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Table of Contents
Introduction ____________________________ 3
Design Ideas ____________________________ 4 - 13
Wet Bar ____________________________ 4
Corner ____________________________ 5
Double Oven _______________________ 6
Island Location ______________________ 7
Retro for OTC _______________________ 8
Blank Wall OTC it ____________________ 9
Transition Rooms ____________________ 10
Stand-Alone ________________________ 11
Raised Cabinets _____________________ 11
Food Preparation ____________________ 12
Double OTC it _______________________ 13
References ____________________________ 14 - 19
Counter Dimensions _________________ 14
Built-in Kits _________________________ 15
Built-in Kit Specifications ______________ 16 - 17
OTR Installation Guide ________________ 18
OTC Installation Guide ________________ 19
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Intro
With such an assortment of microwave ovens tochoose from, which microwave best suits yourneeds? Whether you are designing a kitchen in anew home, remodeling an older kitchen or simplyreplacing a current microwave, this guide shouldhelp you through the process. The following is achecklist of questions you may want to considerbefore making your selection.
• Do you want the microwave built-inor on the countertop?
• How will the microwave be used?How often? Whether it will be usedprimarily for reheating and defrosting,or for more cooking, may determinethe best location.
• How often will the microwave be usedin conjunction with other appliances?
• Do you want a second oven? Haveyou considered a combinationconvection microwave oven as a goodsolution?
• Do you need two microwave ovens?• Do you need a microwave in another
part of the home such as a gameroom, transition room, masterbedroom or wet bar?
The basic categories from which to choose arecountertop, built-in a cabinet or wall, over the rangeor Sharp’s new category, over the counter.
Countertop – Sharp offers a range of microwaveovens from compact 0.5 cu. ft. to full size 2.0 cu. ft.,with wattage up to 1200 watts. An assortment offeatures, including one-touch sensor cooking, isavailable. Please refer to each model’s feature listand explanation for details. Available space maydetermine your selection. The Sharp Platinumseries is a good solution when space is tight. Bigon the inside, small on the outside, these
microwave ovens provide a smaller footprint witha unique design to save space. Another alternativeis placing the microwave on a shelf. Most cabinetmanufacturers offer a range of options.
Built-in Kits for microwave ovens – Oftendesigners and users look for an alternativelocation other than the countertop in order tosave space, provide greater functionality or for amore integrated look. Sharp offers an assortmentof UL-approved kits that allow you to build-inmany of our larger countertop models into acabinet or wall location. Kits are available in anumber of color and material options. Theyprovide proper circulation when the microwaveoven is built into a closed location. Please refer toeach individual model’s operation manual(available at www.sharpusa.com) for installationrecommendations.
Over the Range “OTR” – Locating a microwaveoven over a range or cook top provides theadditional functions of hood ventilation and tasklighting. Sharp OTRs offer the option of venting tothe outside vertically, horizontally or recirculatingwhen outside venting is not available. All Sharpmodels are built-in ready for easy installation.
Over the Counter “OTC” – Often designers lookfor ways to place the microwave oven over thecounter. The only options in the past were to use amicrowave shelf in the wall cabinet or to build themicrowave into a custom cabinet. Now Sharp’s OTCmicrowaves provide a built-in-ready solutiondesigned for standard 24 inch wide cabinets. EachOTC microwave is equipped with an under-the-cabinet light that acts as a decorative accent light,functional task light, or serviceable nightlight. Anoptional Accessory Kit is available with twostainless steel accessory bars and eight “S” hooks,ideal for essential cooking tools.
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The arrangement shownillustrates the new OTCpositioned in standardwall cabinets located overthe counter in a wet bar.The microwave is alwaysready so you can enjoyyour favorite snacks witha little cheese and wine.
STEP OUT CENTER 24"CABINET FORWARD TOMAKE AN ACCENT
New Designs forNew locations!
Wet Bar Ready to Warm...
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The Sharp Over the CounterCarousel Microwave opensnew design options for thekitchen designer. This spacesaving location offers accentand task lighting with Auto-Touch controls on the door ateasy-to-read eye level.
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Double Oven...
It is becoming more common to see twomicrowave ovens in the kitchen. Why notinstall a microwave/convection oven or aSharp High Speed Oven and a regularsensor microwave? As illustrated belowthese ovens are built-in and ready to cook,reheat or defrost at the same time forthose big families and big parties.
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Hi-Speed Oven R-90GC
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Island Location...
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illustrates the new OTClocated in an island in dropdown wall cabinets. The OTCcan be used to light a workspace or breakfast bar,providing full access tocooking without taking upcounter space.
+_ 1' - 2" End Panel
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Mounting Bracket
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Add a two inch valance to the bottomof the cabinets to line up with thebottom of the OTC.
Design TIP...
Want an OTC microwave oven however youdon’t want to remodel your whole kitchen?Retro fit it into your current cabinets. Pull outany wall cabinet over 24 inches wide, mountthe OTC on the wall and trim it out with anumber of optional ideas as illustrated.
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Blank Wall OTC it...
FINISHPANEL
FINISHPANEL
24"CABINET
1' - 11 7/8"O.T.C. MICROWAVE
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SIMPLE APPLICATION
Turn a blank wall into functional space. Simplymount an OTC microwave with a small cabinetabove and place some finished panels on theside. Below, place a conventional cabinet or usea kitchen cart for a unique application andlighted work area.
STEP-UP APPLICATION
STEP-OUT
side panel to come outflush with otc outer case
upper cabinet to come outflush with otc outer case
counter top(solid surface)cooking
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Illustrated is a transition room off the master bedroom.
Microwave ovens are no longer just for kitchens.You now see additional microwaves in game rooms,wet bars, master bedrooms, home theaters andtransition rooms. With so many Sharp built-inoptions to choose from, specify a Sharp Carouselin your next project.
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There is a trend to have free standing furniture inthe kitchen that includes built-in appliances. Freeup your imagination and design a piece of furniturewith a built-in microwave in your next project.
Cabinet manufacturersare offering moreoptional arrangements.Raised cabinets toelevate appliances foreasy access arebecoming morecommon. A built-inmicrowave in one ofthese raised cabinetscreates an idealfunctional work area.
Raised Cabinet...3' - 6"
Open / Dooror DrawerCabinet
Open / Dooror DrawerCabinet
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Food Preparation...
The arrangement shownillustrates the new OTClocated in standard wallcabinets over the counter.This creates a perfect cookstation and preparation area.
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Sharp OTC microwave ovensoffer an optional accessorykit with two stainless steelaccessory bars and eight “S”hooks.
RK- OTC120Optional Accessory Bar Kit
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Double OTC it...
Double your counter space and your cooking power with two Over the Counter microwaveovens. Create the ultimate cook area. As illustrated below these ovens are built-in andready to cook, reheat or defrost at the same time for those big families and big parties.
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11111 Under the Counter
On Shelf
22222 Under the Counter
Built In Kit
33333 Tall Cabinet for
Built In Kit
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RK-46K24 • Black Plastic
RK-46S24 • Stainless steel look
RK-42S24 • Stainless steel look
RK-90S27 • Stainless steel look
RK-46W24 • White Plastic
K=Black W=White S=Stainless Steel
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Built-in Kits...
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RK-46K24/RK-46W24
RK-46S24
RK-42S24
RK-6S24/RK-6K24
RK-51K/RK-51W
RK-51S27
RK-66A/66WB
RK-93S27
RK-90S27
RK-51S/51K/51W30
RK-93S30
RK-90S30
20 1/8" 26 7/8" 17 1/8" 25 1/4" ± 1/8" min. 19 1/2" nominal 2"x2" 11 7/8" ± 1/8" 22 3/4" 20 1/8" ± 1/8"
21 1/4" 26 7/8" 20 1/8" ± 1/8" 25 5/8" ± 1/8" min. 22 3/4" (steel raisers) 11 7/8" ± 1/8" 22 3/4" 20 1/8" ± 1/8"
21 1/4" 29 7/8" 20 1/8" ± 1/8" 28 5/8" ± 1/8" min. 22 3/4" (steel raisers) 11 7/8" ± 1/8" 22 3/4" 20 1/8" ± 1/8"
The following Countertop Microwave models offer 1 year in-home service when built-in using the applicable Sharp Built-in Kit:
R-930AK/AW/CS R-630DSA/DKA/DWA R-610DSA/DKA/DWA
R-540DK/DW R-530EK/EW R-530ES / R-430CS
R-440DK/DW R-430EK/EW R-426HS
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OTR Installation Guide...Over The Range
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Separate 15 amp. or greater electrical receptacle must belocated in the cabinet directly above the microwave oven.
66" or more from floor30" or more fromcooking surface
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OTC Installation Guide...
24"
Separate 15 amp. or greater electrical receptaclemust be located in the cabinet directly above themicrowave oven.
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OTC outside dimensions (WHD)23 7/8" x 14 1/16" x 15 9/16"
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3 available positions
OptionalAccessory Bar KitRK-OTC1202 bars per kit
8 “S” hooks
Cabinetoptionabove OTCWall
cabinetoptions
Easy Installation
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Sharp Assistance...
Phone Numbers:
Dial 1.800.BE SHARP (237-4277) for:• Service (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer)• Parts (for your authorized parts distributor)
Additional Assistance:• Accessories and Cookbooks 1.800.642.2122• To receive the most current specifications, visit www.dexpress.com or call Dimension Express at (775) 833.3600 from a fax machine. Enter code 9026 for instructions and a directory of Sharp Microwave Ovens.
Internet Access:www.sharpusa.com
*Design specification and installation recommendations are subject to change without notice. Always consult your contractor and local building codes.
Electronic Catalog Available
Sharp Electronics CorporationSharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135www.sharpusa.com MW-06-079 03-03