How Do I Troubleshoot a Sharp R-1500 Microwave?

Replace Light Bulb

• 1

  Disconnect your Sharp microwave, then remove the single screw from the light bulb cover. You will see two light bulbs.

• 2

  Replace the burned out bulb with a new light bulb of the same wattage or no more than 30 watts. Make certain that you do not touch the light cover since it can become extremely hot with a working bulb.

• 3

  Close the light bulb cover over the light bulb, screwing it in firmly.

Remove Microwave Odors

• 4

  Make a solution of 1 cup water, the juice of 1 lemon and a few whole cloves in a glass container measuring 2 cups. Lemon juice and cloves -- the dried flower buds of the clove tree used as a spice -- help to remove odors.

• 5

  Allow the mixture to boil for a few minutes at 100 percent power, then let the solution cool inside of your Sharp microwave.

• 6

  Wipe the inside of your microwave thoroughly, using a soft cloth.

Reset the Clock

• 7

  Reset the clock of your Sharp microwave if you've disconnected the microwave from the electrical wall outlet or if the power has gone out in your home. Touch "Stop/Clear," then touch the "Timer/Clock" pad.

• 8

  Touch the numbers representing the time of day, i.e., touch "1230" to represent 12:30.

• 9

  Touch the "Timer/Clock" pad once again to complete the clock reset.