Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Models/Modelos: 790.48893*, 790.48883* Kenmore Elite ® Convection Microwave Oven Microondas de convección * = Color number, número de color P/N A06822402 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Kenmore Elite Warranty.........................................................................2 Product Record.........................................................................................2 Serial Plate Location...............................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................3-4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................5 Microwave Features..........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT use this product near water— for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. • 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. • Review the door cleaning instructions on page 24. • DO NOT mount over a sink. • DO NOT store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY) This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
Microwave Features Note: The features of your oven will vary according to model. YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES AT A GLANCE 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Control panel Ventilation openings Model / Serial label Door seals and sealing surfaces Safety door latches — The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 6. Oven door with see-through window 7. Door handle 8. Door hinges 9. Turntable motor shaft 10. Menu label 11. Oven light — It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 12.
Microwave Oven Important Information ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN • Use standing time. Always allow food to stand in or out of the oven after cooking power stops. Standing time after defrosting or cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food, improving the cooking results. This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
Microwave Oven Important Information (continued) The following coverings are ideal: • Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. • Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Microwave Oven Important Information (continued) ABOUT SAFETY • 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. • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures. 160°F 165°F 170°F 175°F • Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Control Pad Features 16 18 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 10 11 12 17 19 1. 13 14 15 Sensor Cook - Use to cook a wide variety of food by using the moisture sensor. Page 15 2. Popcorn - Use to automatically cook popcorn. Page 14 3. Auto Defrost - Use to defrost a wide variety of food. Page 16 4. Time Cook - Use to enter cook time manually. Page 13 5. Auto Cook - Use to reheat pizzas and beverages, melt and soften food, or cook a variety of snacks. Page 17 6.
Control Pad Settings & Microwave Menu Label Microwave oven menu label Refer to the menu label when using select options which have pre-programed foods items. Microwave oven display will light as a reminder to see menu label and select food number.
Getting Started SETTING CLOCK AT POWER UP OVEN LOCK OUT You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event of a power failure or when you first provide electric power to your appliance. The Oven Lock Out prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. • When your appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display.
Manual Operation TIME COOK MANUAL DEFROST Your Microwave Oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 99 seconds (99:99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. 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. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
Microwave Operating Instructions SENSOR MODES Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you. The 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 level for various foods and quantities. Popcorn, Sensor Cook and Sensor Reheat are part of the Sensor Modes. POPCORN You can cook popcorn by touching a quick pad (Popcorn).
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) NOTES 1. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check food for temperature after heating. If additional time is needed, continue to heat manually. 2. Stay near the oven while it’s in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food. 3. This mode can be programmed with More or less time adjustment.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Food Amount 9. Bacon 1 - 6 slices 0. Fish / Seafood 0.25 - 2 lb Procedure Lay up to six uncooked bacon strips across a microwave safe dish. When cooked, remove from the dish and place on paper towel to absorb any bit of fat there is. Allow it to sit for about 1 minute to cool. The bacon will be crispy and delicious. Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges underneath). Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) AUTO COOK NOTES Your oven has convenient pads to assist with meal preparation. The Auto Cook settings will automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the following charts. • Suppose you want to melt 1/2 cup of butter. 1. All Auto Cook settings can be programmed with More or less time adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad once or twice before touching START pad. See More or less adjustment. 2.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) REHEAT 3. Press START The reheat pad includes two different ways of reheating your favorite meals. 4. Press number 1 for fresh rolls or muffins. The sensor reheat detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the reheat times and power level for various foods and quantities. Refer to the sensor modes section for more informations. 5. Press START 7. Press START AUTO FRESH ROLLS OR 1 PCS 2 PCS . 1.
Convection Microwave Operating Instructions CONVECTION COOKING CONVECTION BAKE During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly. • Suppose you want to cook at 375˚F for 20 minutes. This section gives you specific convection cooking instructions and procedures. 2. Select temperature (375˚F) by pressing number pad 7.
Convection Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) AUTO CONV There are three options in Auto Conv: 1. Auto Bake, 2. Auto Roast and 3. Auto Broil. Refer to menu label on microwave oven for quick reference. NOTES 1. This mode can be programmed with More or less time adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad once or twice before touching START pad. 1. AUTO BAKE Auto Bake automatically bakes cakes, brownies, muffins and french fries. 2.
Convection Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) AUTO CONV 2. AUTO ROAST NOTES Auto Roast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork. 1. This mode can be programmed with More or less time adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad once or twice before touching START pad. • Suppose you want to roast a 3.0 pound chicken. PRESS 1. Press Auto Conv. 2. Press 2 for 2. Auto Roast. 3. Press START . PRESS ROAST 1-4 4. Press number 1 for chicken. 5. Press START . 2.
Convection Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) AUTO CONV NOTES 3. AUTO BROIL Auto Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken pieces, steaks and fish steaks. 1. This mode can be programmed with More or less time adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad once or twice before touching START pad. • Suppose you want to broil 2 hamburgers. PRESS 1. Press Auto Conv. 2. Press 3 for 3. Auto Broil. 3. Press START . 2.
Convection Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) TURBO COOKING PREHEAT This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically. Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and convection cooking operations. You can preheat to the same temperature as the convection temperature or change to a higher or lower temperature.
Microwave General Care & Cleaning Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior Waveguide Cover Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. The waveguide cover is made from mica which requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance.
Before You Call Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A. Does the oven light come on? B. Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand over the ventilating openings - see page 6, item 2.) C. Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.) D.
Specifications 790.48892 / 790.48883 * AC Line Voltage: UL Rating: CSA Rating: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, Ac only Single phase 117V, 60Hz, Ac only AC Power Required: UL Rating: CSA Rating: 1.55 Kw, 13.0 amps 1.5 Kw, 13.0 amps Output Power:* Microwave Convection 900 watts 1450 watts Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 790.48893: 790.48883: 27" (W) x 21-3/4" (H) x 20-3/4" (D) 30" (W) x 21-3/4” (H) x 20-3/4” (D) Cavity Dimensions:** 790.48893: 790.
