Sharp KB-3401L - Manual (Page 23)

Oven COOkinG-reGular
inFOrMatiOn yOu neeD tO knOW
• be sure all packing material is removed from oven before
turning on.
• Oven vent location - 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.
beFOre usinG Oven
reMOvinG anD replaCinG Oven raCks
The standard rack has stops so that when placed correctly
on the supports it will stop before coming completely out
and will not tilt.
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift front of
rack up and slide out.
To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls.
Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back
into place.
Directions for removing and replacing the EZ Pull rack are
on page 10. Read instructions and use racks correctly.
air CirCulatiOn in tHe Oven
baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in
the oven as much as possible. If baking four cake layers at
the same time, place two layers on rack #2 and two layers
on rack #4. Stagger pans on the rack so one is not directly
above the other. For best air circulation and baking results
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 would like to use it to make cleaning
easier, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits
in it just like the grid. Without the slits, the foil will prevent
fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan, and
then the juices could become hot enough to catch on fire.
reGular Oven bakinG anD
brOilinG
The bake and broil features use the top and bottom heaters;
however, no air is moving. This heater usage is the traditional
way electric ovens bake and broil. Standard cooking
directions and most cookbooks use traditional times and
temperatures so can be used when using bake and broil.
reCOMMenDeD raCk pOsitiOns FOr bake
anD brOil
FOOD raCk
pOsitiOn
Toasting bread 4
broiling meats, chicken or fish 2 or 3
baking cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits
or muffins
2 or 3
baking frozen pies, angel food cake,
yeast bread or casseroles
1
• Do not use oven for storing food or cookware.
oven
vent
1
2
3
4