Sharp Insight-Pro KB-3425L Operation Manual Download

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This Sharp Insight Range features an LCD Touchscreen that

is designed to make operation easy by providing step-by-step

instructions right on the active touchscreen display.
After the time of day and date are set (instructions on next

page), the “Home Screen” will appear. Notice that the Lower

Oven operation pads appear on the left side of the touchscreen

and the Microwave options are on the right.

tOuCHsCreen Display

HOMe sCreen

To u s e t h e L owe r

Oven for Convection

cooking, conventional

baking or conventional

broiling, simply touch

the appropriate pad and

follow the directions in the

display. For more options,

touch the

Lower Oven

pad

toward the right-hand side

of the control panel. When you touch this

Lower Oven

pad,

the Lower Oven “Home Page” will appear.

lOWer Oven HOMe paGe

You can see that there

are more choices on this

screen, including Self-

Clean. Keep in mind that

you can access Convection

Cooking, Bake and Broil

from either the “Home

Screen” or the “Lower

Oven Home Page”.

MiCrOWave DraWer HOMe paGe

To use the Microwave

Drawer, you can select

one of the options on the

right-hand side of the

“Home Screen” to Reheat,

Defrost or Micro Cook

(automatic cooking). For

more options, touch the

Microwave Drawer

pad

toward the right side of

the control panel

or simply open the Microwave Drawer

by touching the OPEN pad

The Microwave Drawer Home

Page will appear.

The “Microwave Drawer Home Page” gives you six options:

Reheat, Defrost and Automatic Cooking, plus Popcorn,

Minute Plus and Keep Warm. By simply touching one of

these pads, you will see more options and specific directions.

All of these settings are automatic, but microwave cooking

times and power levels can be set manually, as well (see

page 18-19).
As you use the touchscreen, you will see that regardless of

where you start—from the Home Screen, from the Lower

Oven Home Page or from the Microwave Drawer Home

Page—you will get to the same options and information.
just read the information on the touchscreen and follow

the directions. You’ll soon find that selecting from the various

cooking options is easy and fun—and the guesswork has

been eliminated. Please refer to detailed programming

information on the following pages for specific features.

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You can use the Lower

Oven and the Microwave

Drawer at the same time.

When both ovens are

in operation, the touch-

screen display will be split.

The Microwave Drawer

program and countdown

will be displayed in the

upper part of the touch-

screen and the Oven program will appear in the lower

portion.
If the Lower Oven is

and you want to use the Microwave

Drawer, simply touch the

Microwave Drawer

pad. The

Lower Oven program will disappear and the touchscreen

will display microwave cooking options. If you want to cook

by time and power level (you do not want to use the automatic

settings), you can now program the microwave manually

(see page 18). Once you have finished programming the

microwave and touched

START

, the display will split so that

you can keep track of both functions.
If you are using the Microwave Drawer and wish to use the

Lower Oven, touch the

Lower Oven

pad. Proceed to set the

Lower Oven, then touch

START

. The display will be split

to show both functions.

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Summary of Contents for Insight-Pro KB-3425L

Page 1: ...e Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 CONSUMER LIMITED warranty 4 important safety instructions 5 7 Unpacking and Examining Your Range 7 PARTS name 8 11 INTRODUCTION TO TOUCHSCREEN 12 before operating 13 14 Cooktop Use 14 15 MICROWAVE DRAWER 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 ...

Page 2: ...PCORN 21 automatic cooking 22 25 Defrost 26 MANUAL DEFROST 26 other convenient features 27 28 Keep warm 27 Minute plus 27 CUSTOM HELP 27 More less time adjustment 28 OVEN cooking 29 34 Information YOU NEED TO KNOW 29 Before using oven 29 oven BAKING AND BROILING 29 How to set Oven Temperature for bake 30 How to Proof 30 how to set timed cook 31 how to set delay start 32 How to set Broil 33 34 Broi...

Page 3: ...ing address including zip code your daytime telephone number including area code and description of the problem TO ACCESS INTERNET www sharpusa com PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the ...

Page 4: ... Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In...

Page 5: ... qualified technician 7 Do not store flammable materials in an oven Microwave Drawer or near surface units Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance 8 Do not use water on grease fires Smother a flame or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking ...

Page 6: ...jury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Important safety instructions 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 3 3 This appliance must be properly grounded See Installation Instructions for grounding instructions 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordan...

Page 7: ... follow the manufacturer s directions 8 Pulling out the rack to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls 9 Do not use the oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire 10 Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in oven can ignite 11 Do not leave paper products cooking uten...

Page 8: ...icator 7 Waveguide cover DO NOT REMOVE 8 Drawer sealing surfaces 9 Microwave Drawer guides Electric RANGE with Microwave Drawer 10 Oven 11 Gasket 12 Backsplash model KB 3425L only 13 Glass ceramic cooktop 14 Control knobs 15 Drawer light 16 Microwave Drawer 17 Rack supports 18 Oven door 7 4 10 6 9 1 11 13 14 15 17 18 16 12 9 8 2 3 2 5 6 ...

Page 9: ...7 23 25 19 Top heating element 20 Oven door lock 21 Oven light 22 Convection fan cover 23 Rear heater 24 Bottom heating element 25 Roast Broil rack 26 Broiler pan grid 27 Broiler pan 28 Standard rack 1 29 EZ Pull oven rack 2 29 22 10 ...

Page 10: ... in lower positions IMPORTANT Do not leave the EZ Pull Oven Racks in oven during self cleaning cycle Rack Ball bearing steel slides Base support rack Insert and snap into position in the oven Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 Shelf shown in extended position IMPORTANT Base support rack remains snapped in position inside the oven DO NOT extend base support rack beyond oven opening during use as shown in F...

Page 11: ... Drawer and the Oven complete one setting and touch START before programming the other setting 15 Control Knobs Control Knobs Parts Name CONTROL PANEL HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHTS RADIANT SURFACE UNIT 15 WARM zone RADIANT SURFACE UNIT RADIANT SURFACE UNIT RADIANT SURFACE UNIT KEYSHEET 40 15 40 41 14 40 40 14 12 13 16 28 27 14 COOKTOP ON INDICATOR LIGHT COOKTOP ON INDICATOR LIGHT COOKTOP WARM ZONE ...

Page 12: ...these pads you will see more options and specific directions All of these settings are automatic but microwave cooking times and power levels can be set manually as well see page 18 19 As you use the touchscreen you will see that regardless of where you start from the Home Screen from the Lower Oven Home Page or from the Microwave Drawer Home Page you will get to the same options and information J...

Page 13: ... the date by touching the number pads on the control panel Example for June 1 touch 01 Check the date in the banner then touch ENTER 3 Enter the time by touching the number pads Select AM PM and then touch ENTER 4 The month date and time will appear in the banner The display will return to the Home Screen Note If you make a mistake while setting the clock touch Stop Clear pad The Home Screen will ...

Page 14: ...use cookware ABOUT COOKING UTENSILS For best results and energy conservation choose cooking utensils as below Bottom of pan Pans should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface unit Check for flatness by using a straight edge Pans with curved or warped bottoms are not recommended Size of pan Pan size should match the amount of food and the size of the surface unit Do not us...

Page 15: ...the retained heat It may be necessary to remove the pan from the unit to prevent further cooking also Suggested heat settings Setting Type of cooking High Bring liquid to a boil Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook Medium High Brown meat heat oil for deep fat frying or to continue a rapid boil Medium Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies...

Page 16: ...e Drawer at power levels below 100 you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off It is normal for the exterior of the Microwave Drawer to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the Microwave Drawer Generally covered foods will not cause as much c...

Page 17: ...n a thick or dense area away from fat or bone Never leave the thermometer in the food during cooking unless it is approved for microwave use ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands Slowly lift the farth...

Page 18: ...lear pad is touched once during cooking process the cooking time in the display automatically stops The cooking time starts to count down again when the Microwave Drawer is closed and the START Minute Plus pad is touched Variable power cooking There are eleven preset power levels To change the power level touch Power Level pad after entering the cooking time Using lower power levels increases the ...

Page 19: ...s cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level Your oven can do this automatically Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 70 power and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 50 power 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 ...

Page 20: ...or reheating foods error messages will be displayed and the microwave will turn off 8 Check food temperature after cooking If additional time is needed continue to cook manually 9 Some foods have additional cooking tips in Custom Help Touch the Custom Help pad when it is showing in the display for additional cooking tips Covering Foods Some foods work best when covered Use the cover recommended in...

Page 21: ...corn pad will appear if you touch Micro Cook or open the Microwave Drawer by touching OPEN Suppose you want to pop a regular size popcorn package Popcorn chart FOOD AMOUNT Regular Regular light 2 85 3 5 oz FOOD AMOUNT Mini or Snack 1 2 1 75 oz Reheat chart FOOD AMOUNT Refrigerated Foods 4 36 oz Canned Foods 4 36 oz Pizza 1 6 slices FOOD AMOUNT Fresh Rolls or Muffins 1 8 pieces Beverage Reheat 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...g has six categories and each category has several selections Many sensor cooked foods are included See the sensor cooking information on page 20 For foods not using the sensor follow the directions on the touchscreen to enter quantity or weight When cooking foods with the sensor it is not necessary to enter quantity or weight The foods using the sensor are indicated with in the chart below and on...

Page 23: ...cken 11 4 oz dry taco seasoning 1 lb boneless chicken breast thin strips 6 oz pkg yellow rice mix with seasoning packet 2 c hot water 2 c frozen peas 1 2 c canned corn 1 2 c apricot preserves 141 2 oz can diced tomatoes Vegetarian Orzo 3 4 c orzo 21 2 c vegetable bouillon 2 tbsp pesto sauce 1 3 c small pieces of sundried tomatoes 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 c chopped green red or...

Page 24: ...black beans rinsed and drained 4 10 inch warm flour tortillas 1 medium tomato chopped 1 3 c salsa 1 2 c fat free sour cream Glazed Pork Tenderloin 1 lb whole pork tenderloin 1 tsp rosemary salt and pepper 1 lb sweet potatoes 2 inch cubes 1 orange thinly sliced Glaze 4 oz whole cranberry sauce 1 4 c red wine 1 tbsp steak sauce 2 tbsp flour Thai Chicken Kabobs 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp cooking oil 1 t...

Page 25: ...atmeal 1 2 c light brown sugar 1 2 c all purpose flour 1 2 c melted butter 20 caramel candies 1 tbsp milk 1 2 c milk chocolate chips 1 2 c pecan pieces recipes for delicious desserts Recipes serve 4 Meat Sauce 3 4 lb ground beef 1 3 lb sweet Italian sausage 8 oz chopped canned mushrooms drained 1 small onion minced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 stalk celery minced 1 carrot minced 1 3 c red wine 1 3 c w...

Page 26: ...can get additional information by touching it To return to the previous page touch the pad then touch START manual defrost If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the Defrost Chart you need to defrost manually You can defrost any frozen food either raw or previously cooked by using 30 power Estimate defrosting ...

Page 27: ...een if you touch Micro Cook the Microwave Drawer pad or open the Microwave Drawer by touching OPEN If you touch the Minute Plus pad on the touchscreen microwave cooking will start immediately You can add time in one minute increments by touching this pad during cooking 3 When you have set microwave cooking time manually the Minute Plus pad will appear on the touchscreen You can add time in one min...

Page 28: ... Then touch START 4 After touching the START pad More Less will appear Touch once for more time Note For less time touch More Less pad again The word MORE or LESS will appear in the lower left hand corner of the display to confirm your selection Choosing More Less time must be done within seven seconds after touching START For information on setting the Microwave Drawer for Delay Start to turn the...

Page 29: ... allow 2 4 inches around the cookware and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity The hot air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Aluminum Foil Do not place aluminum foil on the oven bottom It is not recommended to use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid If you wou...

Page 30: ... oven reaches 90o F Once the oven is preheated the Temp pad will remain in the display By touching it once you can change the set temperature using the number pads Then touch START If you touch it a second time it will once again show the set temperature How to Proof The Insight Range has an automatic setting for proofing bread dough at 100o F You can access the Proof pad by touching the Bake pad ...

Page 31: ...ch START 5 Cooking time begins counting down When the oven preheats to the programmed temperature a signal will sound When cooking time is completed a signal will sound and oven will turn off 6 Touch the 3 Minute Plus pad to add 3 minutes to the set cooking time Each time you touch the 3 Minute Plus pad the countdown time will be extended by 3 minutes The 3 Minute Plus option will only appear when...

Page 32: ... to begin cooking Touch START or select Timed Cook 5 If you touch the START pad the oven will come on at 4 30 PM If you select Timed Cook following the directions on page 31 the oven will come on automatically at 4 30 PM then turn off automatically at the end of the set cooking time Note The oven will cook for the set amount of time then turn off automatically if you set Timed Cook If you do not s...

Page 33: ...ition to achieve desired 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 is accidentally left on This feature can be cancelled See 12 Hour Shut Down on page 41 To Change broil setting during use You can change the Broil setting by touching the T...

Page 34: ...k Steak 1 Rare Medium Well Done High High High 3 3 3 5 7 7 9 9 11 6 8 8 10 11 13 London Broil 1 1 1 4 2 1 2 3 lb Rare Medium High High 2 2 11 13 12 14 12 14 14 16 Pork Chops loin or center 3 4 1 Well Done High 3 7 9 9 11 Lamb Chops rib loin or center 3 4 3 4 oz each Medium Well Done High High 3 3 5 7 7 9 6 8 8 10 CHICKEN Broiler Fryer halved quarter 1 3 lb Well Done High 2 12 14 17 19 Fish Fillets...

Page 35: ...ght Range will automatically convert this temperature and time for convection cooking 1 Touch Convection pad or Lower Oven pad Then touch Convection Bake pad 2 Touch Cakes pad 3 Touch Layer pad 4 To set temperature touch number pads 400 then touch ENTER 5 To set time touch number pads 30 and touch ENTER 6 Touch START Temperature and or time will be adjusted automatically Notice that the converted ...

Page 36: ...on Roast 2 Touch Poultry pad 3 To set temperature touch number pads 300 then touch ENTER Since recipes vary the food may need additional cooking time Simply return the food to the oven and watch it closely until done or you can set the Kitchen Timer You do not need to reset the oven temperature The oven will not turn off until you touch the oven s Stop Clear pad TO change set temperature during pr...

Page 37: ... start later at 4 30 PM 1 Follow the How To Set Convection Roast steps 1 4 5 Touch Delay Start pad 6 To set time of day for the oven to begin cooking touch number pads 430 Then touch START or select Timed Cook Start If you do not select Timed Cook the oven will not turn off automatically You must touch Stop Clear to turn off the oven Note The oven will cook for the set amount of time then turn off...

Page 38: ... Convection Broil See the Convection Broiling Chart below for suggested foods and times HOW TO SET CONVECTION BROIL 1 Touch Convection pad or Lower Oven pad Then touch Convection Broil 2 Touch START When the oven is preheated a signal will sound convection BROILING chart FOOD rack position broiling time after preheat Bacon 3 3 5 min Chicken broiler halves quarters or pieces 1 14 20 min Chicken bre...

Page 39: ...ch Delay Start pad 4 To set time of day for the cleaning cycle to begin touch number pads 1000 and touch START pad Oven locks automatically For immediate start cleaning time appears and begins counting down If you have selected Delay Start the oven will not turn on and the timer will not begin counting down until the time of day you have set When self cleaning time is completed a signal will sound...

Page 40: ...The display shows CONTROL PANEL LOCKED When you first touch and hold 2 microwave cooking screen will appear Continue to hold until CONTROL PANEL LOCKED appears TO UNLOCK Touch Control Lock 2 pad and hold for 3 seconds The display shows CONTROL PANEL UNLOCKED Note Control Lock can be used only when neither lower oven nor microwave drawer is in operation cook top warm and oven light are OFF and draw...

Page 41: ...ferently than your previous oven For the first few weeks use suggested package times and temperatures Should you determine that an adjustment is desirable try a few recipes or prepared foods to determine the number of degrees for the actual oven adjustment The oven temperature can be increased or decreased up to 35 F To raise or lower oven temperature Suppose you want to lower the temperature for ...

Page 42: ...e cleaner cream To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the hot surface indicator light has gone off Sugar spills are the exception to this 1 Apply a few drops of cleaner cream to the cooktop that is not hot 2 Dampen clean paper towel and clea...

Page 43: ...l and juice of one lemon and several whole cloves in a 2 cup glass measuring cup Boil for several minutes using 100 power Allow to sit in the Microwave Drawer until cool Wipe interior with a soft cloth OVEN CAUTION Before cleaning any part of the oven be sure the oven is turned off If not Touch Stop Clear Allow the oven to cool before cleaning Inside of the door You do not need to clean the area i...

Page 44: ...ft cloth The broiler pan grid and roast broil rack can be washed in the dishwasher Note Do not leave in oven during self cleaning cycle Oven light replacement CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven lightbulb Do not turn the oven light on during the self cleaning cycle The high temperature will reduce lamp life The interior oven light will turn on aut...

Page 45: ...d cleaning procedure See page 42 43 Use smooth flat bottomed cookware 6 Areas of discoloration on the cooktop Food spillovers not cleaned before next use Use the recommended cleaning procedure See page 42 43 7 Metal marks on cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal pans on top Do not slide metal pans When cool clean with cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks 8 Brown streaks or specks on cooktop g...

Page 46: ...d during broiling For Convection Broil oven door was not closed during broiling Check if the controls have been properly set See page 33 See page 34 See page 29 Leave the door open to broil stop position when using Conventional Broil Leave the door closed when using Convection Broil 17 Self cleaning cycle does not work The oven temperature is too high to set a self cleaning cycle Oven controls imp...

Page 47: ...llow 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 2 Select the desired food from the screen 3 Follow directions on the screen DEFROST 1 Touch Microwave Drawer pad on the control panel or touch Defrost pad on the screen 2 Select the desired food from the screen 3 Follow directions on the scr...

Page 48: ... on the screen then touch Convection broil pad 2 Touch START Self clean 1 Touch Lower Oven pad on the control panel then touch Self Clean pad on the screen 2 Select the desired setting 3 Follow the directions Other features Kitchen timer 1 Touch Kitchen Timer pad on the control panel 2 Select the desired setting 3 Follow the directions To cancel Kitchen Timer touch and hold the Kitchen Timer pad f...

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