E L T E Microwave Hood Combination Use & Care Guide Combinacibn Microondas Campana Guia de uso y cuidado Models/Modelos 721.88512, 721.88513, L MFL57601502 /// 721.88519 , Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 1 www.sears.
Microwave Hood Combination Warranty .............................. 2 Safety ........................................................................................ 3 Overview .................................................................................... 5 How your Microwave Hood Combination works ...................... 5 Radio interference ................................................................... 5 Testing your microwave oven .................................................
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• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation. • Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. • Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar location. • Do not immerse cord or plug in water. • Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. • Do not mount over a sink.
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. HOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open. • Use hot pads.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES I1 m O0 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features: ( D. Cooking Guide Label E. Vent Grille F. Glass tray. The glass tray moves food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. A. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents microwaves from escaping.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. If Micro, Conv, Combi pad is not selected, it automatically default to micro. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see "How to use" section.
A. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. R. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day. S. TIMER. Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. T. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. OFF will appear in the display. NOTE: This option is not available in cook sensor and defrost modes. B. POPCORN SENSOR. Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven.
Thissectiongivesyouinstructions foroperating each function.Pleasereadtheseinstructions carefully. AUDIBLE INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and Touch START/ENTER. SIGNALS Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: If you do not want to continue cooking, open the door and touch STOP/Clear.
EXHAUST FAN LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to automatically turn on and off at specified times. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset. The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed exhaust fan. Example: To set Level 4. Touch" Display Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM Shows: Touch" Display Shows: This shows the last level . L-h.ITL-O G I I I G I\ until you select the fan speed level. O VENT ON/OFF 2. (2 2. I IFUT L I0/-I I I"11,.
ADD 30 SEC TWO - STAGE COOKING A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without the need to touch START/ENTER. For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for 2 power level stages during the cook cycle. Example: Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. To cook for 1 minutes. Touch" Display Shows: Touch: jJ (_Micro._ 1 1. _T_0 P_ Time of day /,_"_"-_,,_ 2.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 10 to 0 stands for a It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available. different percentage of full cook power. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.
TURNTABLE ON/OFF FAVORITE For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch" Display Shows: I. L,,, ,,,l'_'_';LC ,',,"L- FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. Example: To cook for 2 minutes. y Touch" Display Shows: ii •• UU fill Ill,,I Ull 2. _,+QdO_/ T /Tl-_ll._fU Ll, I//UL/.Z IOil/IL-O LlUIC. I\ Illll ILIU Till H-U CTOOT I ULIL I-I _q I I-I1\ I iT//_h, II I01 I IF/I ILIF/L
MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the following table. Example for 8 oz. Chocolate: Example for quart of ice cream: Display Shows: Display Shows: Time of day Time of day -L-/ /..-FT '_lcLcL I . fi_/..-/_l/ I TJl / I L/ L/ / IC/HJ /__C/..-/L-FT LCL I . /- I/1/-/ll 1TLLI_L'LL'LI:_' _. .
AUTO DEFROST OPERATING TIPS Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results. Three different defrost settings are provided.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Large, irregular shaped and fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4lb. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY (up to 6 Ibs) Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Cut-up Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Bread setting FOOD Bagel Dinner Roll SETTING BREAD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread DEFROSTING TIPS • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN SENSOR Popcorn lets you pop popcorn without needing to program times and power. Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate Sensing during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat.
COOK SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY NUMBER 1 2 DIRECTION AMOUNT Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. 1~4 medium (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each) Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of water according to the quantity (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons).
AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides 6 preset categories for cooking, Example: To cook beverage 2 cups. Example: To cook bacon 2 slices. Touch: Touch: Display , /__C/..-I/..-J-T m/..-I_ll l_Cl_ I llClll_l GIGI/GI\IqL]G , 8/.TL-nl. "rnl,-u L-"_"rn C UII IUULI-I IU 0 , , ,_-5__._c 5 , "_ -1 11-I-- Till l/-U I UUt_ I-I -T_OT Time counting down and cook. , Shows: Shows: -1_-I /..-J-T J111..-I_11 1 / TJW '-'_C/.-CL I IIClII_I I ILl I__ , Display 4.
TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces. Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Button.
CONVECTION Example: To set the convection cooking at 375°F for 30 minutes without preheating. During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. Touch: Display 1. _ It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking. Note: Lower oven temperature by 25°F from package recommended temperature, instructions. The baking time may vary according to the food condition or individual preference.
CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then place tray on rack. (See page 15.) 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull (satin-finish) bottoms are recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning. Food Breads Cakes Oven Temp.
CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES Food Pies, Pastries Casseroles Convenience Foods Main Dishes Vegetables (CONT'D) Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments Frozen Pie 400°F 50 to 60 Meringue-Topped Two-Crust 450°F 9to 11 Follow package directions for preparation. 400°F 50 to 55 Follow package directions for preparation. Quiche 350°F 30 to 35 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Pastry Shell 400°F 10 to 16 Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage.
MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION Food Beef Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood COOKING Oven Temp. Time, Min. / lb. Ribs (2 to 4 Ibs.) Rare Medium Well 300°F 300°F 300°F 45 to 50 50 to 55 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well 300°F 300°F 300°F 53 to 58 58 to 63 63 to 68 Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium 300°F 300°F 28 to 32 32 to 36 Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 Ibs.) Chuck, Rump 300°F 83 to 88 Meat Loaf (2 Ibs.) 400°F 65 to 75 Canned (3-lb.
TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION ROAST Example: To roast with combination minutes at 400°F. This section gives you instructions to operate each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. Sometimes combination microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook. This cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
SPEED COOK This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode. SPEED COOK has 4 food categories. See the SPEED COOK CHART on this page for the settings available. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings. Example: To cook 2 lb. roast pork. Touch: Display 1.@ Time of day L-L-I L-J-T =,/_L/_L I 2. "_,,,,, C,,£_y) OmQL-T I\f, JI 1 IZl IJ I I I IZI\ Shows: J'nL-I_/!/ IIIZ.
COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Food Beef Oven Temp. Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 Ibs.) Rare Medium Well 375°F 375°F 375°F 9to 13 11 to 15 13 to 17 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well 375°F 375°F 375°F 9to 13 11 to 15 13 to 17 Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium 375°F 375°F 16 to 18 18 to 20 300°F 18 to 20 Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) 300°F 15 to 18 Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) 300°F 15 to 18 Shank (5-lb. fully cooked) 300°F 15 to 18 Bone-in (2 to 4 Ibs.
COMBINATION BAKE COOKING Food GUIDE Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments Pies, Pastries Quiche 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Convenience Foods Frozen Entree 375°F 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preparation. Frozen Pizza 450°F 4to 6 Follow package directions for preparation. Rolls, Egg Rolls Pizza 450°F 23 to 26 Baked Potatoes 450°F 36 to 40 Vegetables Follow package directions for preparation. 31 Pierce skin with a fork before baking. Place on rack.
HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap.
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE AMOUNT COOK TIME AT HIGH (MINUTE) 2 medium 4 medium 5-8 10-13 Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 1 lb. 3-6 Beans, Green &Wax 1 lb. Beets,Fresh VEGETABLE Artichokes (8 oz.each) INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME Trim.Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes Add 1/2cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes 7-11 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2 qt.casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 1 lb. 12-16 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2 qt.covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Tomakesureyourmicrowave ovenlooksgoodandworkswellfora longtime,youshould maintain itproperly. Forpropercare,pleasefollowtheseinstructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking.
CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chacoal filter (Part No.5230W1A003A) is available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Grease CHARCOAL filters (Part No.2B72705B): 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS Use a cloth or towel when replacing - If you touch the halogen The cooktop the bulb. bulb with your bare hands it will reduce light the life of the bulb. 5. Remove bulb holder by pushing locking tab back slightly 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power, to disengage tab from the bulb holder. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 6. Lift up the bulb holder and slide out of the compartment. 3. Replace bulb. 4.
Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. • Several foods (for example, baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Using aluminum foil (cont.) Removing the rack • Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4-in. (.64-cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom. • Always remove the lid to avoid damage • Use only undamaged • Do not use containers • Container • When popping commercially packaged popcorn, remove the rack from the oven, Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.
COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking. Combination cooking combines microwave energy with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection. Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves.
COOKWARE Microwave GUIDE Cooking Combination Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Glass Turntable Metal Rack Metal Tray O : Possible to use _) : Recommended X :Donotuse method MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION © O O X O O X © © X © X X © © Notes : • Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating.
QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish? No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray. Can I use either metal or aluminum oven? You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4-in. [1.
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works. * The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the Electrical Requirements section on page 4 and the Electrical Connection section on page 6.
GLASS TRAY PROBLEM CAUSE The glass tray will not move. • The glass tray is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side on the center hub. up and sitting firmly • The support is not operating correctly. Remove the glass tray and restart the oven. If the hub still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results. TONES PROBLEM CAUSE You do not hear the programming or end-of-cycle tone. The audible tone has been disabled.
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