OPERATION MANUAL MODEL KB-3300J Followed by indicating color: K = black, W = white, S = stainless steel i:_i _ i _i _ i _iii_iiiiii_ _II ii CONTENTS ....................................................... 2 BEFORE OPERATING .......................................... CUSTOMERASSISTANCE ...................................... 3 COOKTOPUSE............................................ 12-13 MICROWAVEDRAWER TM COOKING ..................... 14-20 OVENCOOKING........................................
CONTENTS CONTENTS ....................................................... 2 CUSTOMERASSISTANCE ...................................... 3 PRECAUTIONS TOAVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY ............................ 3 CONSUMER LIMITEDWARRANTY............................ 4 PRODUCTINFORMATION CARD............................... 4 MICRO WARM ................................................................... 19 TIMER .....................................................................
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE To aid in reporting this electric range, please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference.
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufacmred equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICEAND WARNING The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customer of potential exposures to such substances.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS RADIANTSURFACEUNITS t Use proper pan size -- this appliance has different size surface units. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of surface unit heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensils to heating element will also ilnprove efficiency. 2 Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 14 15 16 17 18 Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are not around the Microwave Drawer opening when the Microwave Drawer is closed. Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer guides when the Microwave Drawer is opened or closed. They could be caught in the guides when the Microwave Drawer is closed. 1 Use care when opening door--let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. 2 Do not heat unopened food containers.
PARTS NAME ELECTRIC RANGE WITH MICROWAVE DRAWER 9 10 1 11 2 6 3 12 4 13 14 15 16 1 Hot surface indicator 13 Microwave Drawer Menu Label 2 Control panel 14 Microwave Drawer 3 Cooktop-on indicator 15 Rack supports 4 Waveguide cover DO NOT REMOVE 16 Oven door 5 Drawer sealing surfaces 17 Top heating element 6 Microwave Drawer guides 18 Oven door lock 7 Oven 19 Oven light 8 Gasket 20 Bottom heating element 9 Adjustable backsplash 21 Broiler pan grid 10 Glass ceramic
PARTS NAME 17 r i i i 18 ...... 19 ....... 20 23 21 24 ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT BACKSPLASH The range backsplash is adjustable so that you can customize it for your particular kitchen situation. The height can be adjusted from the low position (6-inches high) to the highest position (12-inches high) in one-inch increments. See Installation Instructions for directions (packed separately). The height of the backsplash should be adjusted before the unit is moved into place. .... --:_ ......
PARTS NAME GLASS CERAMIC HOT SURFACE CONTROL KNOBS COOKTOP INDICATOR LIGHTS CONTROL CONTROL 13 . • KNOBS PANEL 13 13 13 KEYSHEET MICROWAVE OVEN 11 i 24 22 J 22 24 Numbers 11 24 next to the keysheet are feature 20, 24, 25 illustration descriptions indicate and usage I 16,20 11, 19 pages on which I 19 17 18 17 there information. When you wish to use both the Microwave Drawer and the O_en, complete one setting and touch START before programming the other setting.
BEFORE OVEN OPERATING MICROWAVE -I I I I TIMERS Before operating your new range make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the range can be used, follow these steps: Your Insight Range Kitchen Timers. t Plug in the range. The Microwave Drawer display will The timer on the Oven side (left) of the control panel is labeled 2 Touch the STOP/CLEAR Timer/3 Min Plus. The maximum length of this timer is 9 hours, 99 minutes. You set this timer in hours and minutes.
COOKTOP INFORMATION ABOUT USE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS For best results and energy conservation, utensils as below. THE COOKTOP • Glass ceramic cooktop Make sure the surface and the pau bottom are cleau before turning o11.Do uot use the cooktop if the glass is broken or if metal melts on it. • Bottom Pans should have flat bottoms that make with the entire surface unit. Check for flatness • Size of pan - Pan size should match the amount of food and the size of the surface unit.
COOKTOP USE COOKTOP COOKTOP-ON INDICATOR LIGHT COOKTOP-ON INDICATOR LIGHT I I I I RADIANT SURFACE CONTROL UNITS 150°E Be sure the knob is turned to OFF when you have finished cooking. Surface units are turned on and adjusted using the control knobs. HOW TO SET SINGLE 1 Place correctly SURFACE sized cookware The glass ceramic cooktop retains heat after the radiant surface units have been turned to OFE If possible, turn the units off and allow foods to finish cooking with the retained heat.
MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING INFORMATION YOU TO KNOW NEED ALWAYS have food in the Microwave Drawer when it is on • Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating cooking temperatures have been reached. to absorb the microwave energy. Doneness signs include: that Food steams throughout, not just at edge. When using the Microwave Drawer at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.
MICROWAVE need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape. How to use aluminum foil in your Microwave Drawer: • Stay near the Microwave Drawer while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food. • Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the Microwave Drawer. • NEVER use the Microwave or other items.
MICROWAVE TIME DRAWER COOKING COOKING SENSOR Your Microwave Drawer can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Ahvays enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they me both zeros. 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 quamities. USING SENSOR SETTINGS: • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
MICROWAVE COVERING FOODS: SENSOR Casserole lid. 2 Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food. Touch Sensor Reheat Minute Plus pad. POPCORN / SENSOR FOOD REHEAT REHEAT or Sensor Popcorn and START/ Note: • The Sensor Popcorn setting has 2 choices. Follo_ directions in the display to choose desired option.
MICROWAVE SENSOR COOK DRAWER CHART FOOD COOKING (CONT.) AMOUNT 3 Frozen vegetables PROCEDURE .25 - 1.25 lb. Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, minutes. stir and let stand, covered, for 3 4 Frozen entrees 6 - 17 oz. Use this pad for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering.
MICROWAVE MANUAL DEFROST DRAWER COOKING REHEAT If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed Oll the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the Reheat automa6cally computes the correct warming time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. AMOUNT column on the DEFROST CHART on the previous page, you need to defrost manually. 1 Touch You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power Level at 30%.
MICROWAVE MULTIPLE DRAWER SEQUENCE COOKING COOKING MORE Your Microwave Drawer can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT Should you discover that you like any of the Sensor, Reheat or Defrost settings slightly more done, touch the Power Level pad once after touching your selection. The display will show _.
OVEN INFORMATION YOU NEED COOKING TO KNOW • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. • Oven vent location Oven .... Vent - The oven vent is located at the right side of the front panel between the Microwave Drawer and oven. This area could become hot during oven use. It is normal for steam to come out of the vent. The vent is important for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Never block this vent. • Do not use oven for storing food or cookware.
OVEN HOW COOKING TO SET OVEN TEMPERATURE 2 Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature. SET TEMP 3 Touch Timed Cook pad. _ 1 Touch Bake pad. _ _ _ 4 Touch the number pads to enter cooking time in hours and minutes. For example, 1 hour 45 minutes: 2 Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature between 90°F and 550°F. For example: _ 5 Touch START pad. Cooking time begins counting down. When the oven preheats to the programmed temperature, a signal will sound.
OVEN COOKING Use the following table for approximate broiling times. Increase or decrease broiling times or move the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit for doneness. High broil is used for most broiling. Use Medium or Low broil to cook foods such as thick cuts of meat thoroughly without excessive browning. Broil will automatically turn off after 5 hours if it was accidentally left on. This feature can be cancelled. See 12 HOUR SHUT OFF on page 25. TO BROIL TO CHANGE 1 Touch Broilpad.
OVEN COOKING BROILING GUIDE CONT. FISH Fi!lets 1/4 Steaks 3/4" 3/4" We!l Done High 3 10 - 12 No turnover We!! Done High 3 12 - 14 No turnover High 4 2- 3 TOAST - No preheat Note: The broiling times will be longer and browning OTHER HOW will be lighter if appliance is connected to 208 volts. FEATURES TO START SELF-CLEAN Remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the oven can become very hot to touch.
OTHER CONTROL ADJUSTING LOCK TO LOCK Touch Control Lock pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display shows _. TO RAISE OR LOWER OVEN 1 Touch Setup/Custom TO UNLOCK Touch Control Lock pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display shows _. AUDIBLE SOUND Help pad five times. [ RDdUST I 3 Touch desired number pad. Repeat touching the nulnber pad to increase or decrease 5 degrees. _ HELP SIGNAL TEMPERATURE 2 Touch START pad. The display shows _ ELIMINATION 4 Touch START pad.
OTHER LOCK FEATURES LOWER TO OVEN Door of lower oven can be locked for safety. TO LOCK 1 Touch OVEN UNLOCK OVEN DOOR 1 Touch Setup/Custom Help pad eight times. The display DOOR Setup/Custom 2 Touch START CLEANING Help pad eight 2 Touch START times. pad. The display shows _ pad. The display shows _ AND CARE Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls turned OFF and all surfaces are cool.
CLEANING • Do not use the razor blade for daily cleaning as it may _ear the pattern on the glass. METAL Metal MARKS marks OR BURNED and burned ODOR should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use. 1 Dampen a "scratchless" or "never scratch" pad that is safe for non-stick cookware. The pattern and glass will be damaged if the pad is not damp or is soiled or if another type of pad is used.
CLEANING AND CARE OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT Be sure the oven COOL before replacing the the oven light on during the temperature will reduce lamp is unplugged and all parts are oven lightbulb. Do not turn self-cleaning cycle. The high life. The interior oven light will turn on automatically oven door is opened. when the The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel. Lock engaged for door removal. The bulb is covered wire holder.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Please check the following before calling for service. It may save you time and expense. PROBLEM 1 Part o1 all of range does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • Power cord of range is not completely connected to the electrical outlet. • Make sure the power cord is tightly connected to the outlet. • Power outage. • Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM 15 Poor baking results. FOR SERVICE POSSIBLECAUSE • Oven controls ilnproperly set. • Rack position is incorrect. • Incorrect cookware is used. • Pan warped. • Oven thermostat needs adjustlnent. • Range not level. • Oven door opened too frequemly. 16 Food does not broil properly or smokes excessively. • Oven controls improperly set. • Improper rack position being used. • Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. • Oven door was closed during broiling.
AUTO-TOUCH For more complete information and safety precautions, a refer to your GUIDE Operation Manual. Touch the number pad tO Select quantity. Ex; Touch [] for 2 roils Ormuffinsl SET CLOCK 4 1 Touch TimeriCloc k pad an d number []. 2 Touch number pads for correct time of day and touch Timer/cloCk pad again.
AUTO-TOUCH For more GUIDE complete information and safety precautions, 3 MIN to your Operation Manual. PLUS 3 Minute Plus allows you to set 3 minutes quickly. You can also extend time in multiples of 3 minutes for Timer or Timed Cook. BAKE 2 refer Touch the number pads to Set the desired 0yen temperature between 90°F and 550iF. F0r example: _ _ 1 Touch Timer/3 2 Touch Timer!3 Min Plus pad again. 3 Touch Timer/3 ..... c Min Plus pad again temperature, a SET TEMP Touch Bake pad.
