User manual SHARP KB-4425JS

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL MODELS ELECTRIC RANGE WITH MICROWAVE DRAWER KB-3425J / KB-4425J Followed by indicating color: K = black, W = white, S = stainless steel KB-4425J CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 INTRODUCTION TO TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BEFORE OPERATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 COOKTOP USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 MICROWAVE DRAWERTM COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-28 OVEN COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-34 OVEN COOKING-CONVECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-38 OTHER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-41 CLEANING AND CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-44 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46 AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] During cooking, the power level will appear in the display. MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING The Microwave Drawer can be programmed for up to four automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. · Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 70% power and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 50% power . 2:40 PM Convection Bake Broil Reheat DEC 22 Defrost Micro Cook 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads 500. 2 Touch Power Level 3 times to choose 70%. Touch Multiple Sequence. 3 Note that 100% stage 2 appears in the banner. 2:40 PM Convection Bake Broil Reheat DEC 22 Defrost Micro Cook 4 Enter second cooking time 3000. 5 Touch Power Level until 50% Stage 2 appears in the display. Touch START. 6 The display will begin counting down the total cooking time. During cooking, the power level will appear in the display. At the end of Stage 1, the microwave will automatically change to Stage 2. TO SET POWER LEVEL There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time, which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult a microwave cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. TOUCH POWER LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES FOR DESIRED POWER APPROXIMATE COMMON PERCENTAGE WORDS FOR OF POWER POWER LEVELS TOUCH POWER LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES FOR DESIRED POWER APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF POWER COMMON WORDS FOR POWER LEVELS If Power Level is not touched Power Level x 1 Power Level x 2 Power Level x 3 Power Level x 4 Power Level x 5 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% High Power Level x 6 Power Level x 7 Power Level x 8 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% High Low Med Low /Defrost Medium High Medium Power Level x 9 Power Level x 10 Power Level x 11 19 MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING SENSOR SETTINGS Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power levels for various foods and quantities. USING SENSOR SETTINGS: appear. The Microwave Drawer may be opened when the remaining time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired. 7 If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when 1 After the range is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before cooking or reheating foods, error messages will be displayed, and the microwave will turn off. time is needed, continue to cook manually. using any sensor setting. 8 Check food temperature after cooking. If additional 9 Some foods have additional cooking tips in "Custom 2 Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the Microwave Drawer are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3 The sensor works with foods at normal storage Help". Touch the Custom Help pad when it is showing in the display for additional cooking tips. temperature. See page 28. COVERING FOODS: 4 Any sensor selection can be programmed with 5 More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts Some foods work best when covered. You may refer to the hints by touching the Custom Help pad. 1 Casserole lid. 2 Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook. Do not open the Microwave Drawer or touch Stop/Clear during this part of the cycle. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time will 6 During the first part of sensor use "Sensing" will flash microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover. 3 Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you. REHEAT You can reheat many foods without the need to calculate cooking times or power levels. [. . . ] MANUAL OPERATION High Power Cooking 1 Touch number pads on the control panel to enter the cooking time. Variable Power Cooking 1 Touch number pads on the control panel to enter the cooking time. POPCORN 1 Touch Microwave Drawer pad on the control panel or Micro Cook pad on the screen, then touch Popcorn pad on the screen. 3 Follow directions on the screen. AUTOMATIC COOKING 1 Touch Microwave Drawer pad on the control panel or Micro Cook pad on the screen, then touch Automatic Cooking. [. . . ]