Use & Care Guide Manual de uso y cuidada English / Español Models / Modelos: 790.89393510 Kenmore PRO ® Microwave Hood Combination Combinacion Microondas Camp ana P/N 316495154 Sears Brands Management Corporation HRçman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.
Table of Contents Setting Two-Stage Cooking .........................................18 Microwave Power Levels ...........................................19 Using Auto Defrost .....................................................20 Auto Defrost Table .................................................21-22 Defrosting Tips ..............................................................23 Sensor Operating Instructions ....................................24 Using Sensor Cook .....................................
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Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave oven. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS v The microwave oven should be servic ed only E\ TXDOLILHG VHrvice personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. v 6HH GRRU VXrface cleaning instructions in the "Caring for Your Microwave Oven" section. v TR UHGXFH WKH ULVN RI ILUH LQ WKH RYHQ FDYLW\ - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
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 safety interlocks. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows the basics that you need to know in order to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven. HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it is this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves.
FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS v $OZD\V FRRN IRRG for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch Add 30 Sec while the oven is operating, or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Add 30 Sec" section). v 6WLr, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help ensure that the food is evenly cooked.
HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Glass Turntable : Possible to use : Recommended method X : Do not use Metal Rack MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION X Notes: 'R QRW RSHUDWH WKH RYHQ ZKHQ LW LV HPSW\ H[FHSW SUHKHDWLQJ OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never lean on or allow a child to swing on the door when it is open. Use hot pads to handle food containers. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage AC Power Required 120V AC, 60 Hz 1650W/14.0amps Microwave Output Power * 1050 W Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 29 7/8" X 17 9 /16" X 16 1/16" Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 21 1/4" X 915/16" X 1423/32" 1.8 cu.ft Capacity of Oven Cavity *IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD 6SHFLILFDWLRQV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH ZLWKRXW SULRU QRWLFH MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 1 8 2 The microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. 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 the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section. 14 15 16 17 18 2 1 19 13 3a 12 3b 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1f 1g 1b 1d 1e 1i 1a 1.
Microwave Cooking Tips Amount of Food Releasing Pressure in Foods v ,I \RX LQFUHDVH RU GHFUHDVH 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 readiness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. v 6HYHUDO IRRGV (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Using Aluminum Foil NOTE: Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food.
Using Your Microwave Oven SETTING CONTROL LOCK ON/OFF ( Control Panel Feature 8) This section gives instructions for operating each function. Please read this section carefully. To turn ON Control Lock touch Clock & Settings twice. CLOCK & SETTINGS (Control Panel Feature 8) The microwave oven has settings that allow you to customize the operation for your convience. Below is the table showing the various settings. Touch the Clock & Settings key multiple times to scroll to the desired setting function.
USING CLEAN (Control Panel Feature 8) TURNING VOLUME HI/MED/LOW/OFF (Control Panel Feature 8) To enter Clean mode touch Clock & Settings four times. This is a preset timed cycle to boil water creating steam to soften soils inside the microwave oven. When the cycle is done remove the water and wipe the inside of the microwave with cloth. Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. v A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.
SETTING WEIGHT LB/KG (Control Panel Feature 8) Example: To toggle weight between pounds & kilograms. Touch: Display Shows: 5. 1. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8. When START is pressed and the previous setting was OFF then it will be set to ON. 5. SETTING KITCHEN TIMER (Control Panel Feature 18) Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. The kitchen timer can be used while the microwave oven is running. Example: To set for three minutes. 6. Touch: 7. 1.
USING COOKTOP LIGHT (Control Panel Feature 11) USING VENT FAN (Control Panel Feature 13) The pad controls the 4-speed vent fan. If the vent fan is OFF the first touch of the Vent pad will turn the fan on TURBO, second touch HIGH, third touch MEDIUM, fourth touch LOW,fifth touch OFF. Example: To set the vent fan speed to HIGH from the OFF position. Touch: The pad controls the cooktop light.
SETTING TWO-STAGE COOKING USING ADD 30 SEC. (Control Panel Feature 3b) For best results VRPH UHFLSHV FDOO IRU GLIIHUHQW power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle. This is a time-saving pad ,W LV D VLPSOLoHG IHDWXUH that lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power. Example: To cook for one minute. Touch: Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results VRPH UHFLSHV FDOO IRU GLIIHUHQW FRRN powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a GLIIHUHQW SHUFHQWDJH RI IXOO FRRN SRZHr. The table also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 1050 Watt cook power of your microwave oven.
USING AUTO DEFROST(Control Panel Feature 17) OPERATING TIPS v For best results UHPRYH oVh VKHOOoVh, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. v For best results, roll your ground meat into a ball before freezing.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE NOTE: Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence. MEAT SETTINGS FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in ball shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONTINUED) POULTRY SETTINGS FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs) POULTRY Turn over breast side down. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place chicken breast-side up in a microwave safe dish. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Place in a microwave safe dish. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
DEFROSTING TIPS v :KHQ XVLQJ $XWR 'HIURVt, the weight to be entered is the net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). v %HIRUH VWDUWLQg, make sure to remove any and all metal twist-ties that often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. v 2SHQ FRQWDLQHUs, such as cartons, before placing in the oven. v $OZD\V VOLW RU SLHUFH SODVWLF SRXFKHV RU SDFkaging. v ,I IRRG LV IRLO ZUDSSHd, remove foil and place food in a suitable container.
SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. The display will show the remaining heating time.
SENSOR COOK TABLE DIRECTION CATEGORY Potato Fresh Veggies Frozen Veggies Pierce with fork in several places. Place on paper towel on turntable. After cooking, remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil for 5 to 10 minutes. Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables.After cooking, stir, if possible.Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes. Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
USING QUICK TOUCH Your microwave has preprogrammed selections to cook food automatically. SETTING POPCORN (Control Panel Feature 10) The Popcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3.3, 3.0, 1.75 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: Remove the metal shelf from microwave oven when cooking popcorn. Do not use regular paper bags. Do not re-pop unpopped kernals.
SETTING MELT/SOFTEN (Control panel Feature 9) MELT/SOFTEN TABLE The oven uses low power to melt and soften items. See the following table. CATEGORY Example: To melt 2 sticks of Butter. Touch: Display Shows: BUTTER 1. 2. 3. CHOCOLATE 2 ICE CREAM 4. Time counting down Key Food Melt / Soften x1 Melt Butter Melt / Soften x2 Melt Chocolate Melt / Soften x3 Soften Ice Cream Melt / Soften x4 Soften Cream Cheese Amount Key 1 stick 2 sticks 2 oz. 4 oz. 8 oz. Pint 1.5 Quart 3 oz. 8 oz.
TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING CONVECTION KEEP WARM (Control panel Feature 5) 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.
Example: To set the convection cooking at 350 0F. for 20 minutes without preheating. Touch: Display Shows: 1. 2. 3. 6 4. 5. 2 0 0 0 6. Time counting down NOTE: The temperature range has 10 steps from 100 0 F to 450 0 F.
CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry,crisp crusts. 2. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods by convection. 3. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open the oven door to check food as little as possible. Food Breads Cakes Cookies Oven Temp. Time, Min.
CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (cont'd) Food Oven Temp. Time, Min.
MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Oven Temp. Food Time, Min. / lb. Rib roast, bone-in 325°F 23 to 25 Rib roast, boneless 325°F 28 to 33 Tenderloin Pot Roast 300°F 300°F 15 to 20 30 to 35 300°F 30 to 35 Meat Loaf (2 lbs.) Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) 400°F 325°F 65 to 75 18 to 20 Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) 325°F 18 to 20 Shank (5-lb.
TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING MICRO+CONV COMBICOOK (Control panel Feature 6) 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.
COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Oven Temp. Food Beef Ham Lamb Poultry Seafood Time, Min. / lb. Turn over after half of cooking time. Rib roast, bone-in Rib roast, boneless Beef Tenderloin &KXFN 5XPS RU 3RW 5RDVW 325°F 325°F 375°F 300°F 10 to 14 10 to 14 10 to 14 12 to 22 Turn over after half of cooking time. Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) Shank (5-lb.
Caring for Your Microwave Oven In order to ensure that your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions 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.
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN CAVITY LIGHTS 3. /LIW WKH ERWWRP RI WKH FKDUFRDO oOWHr 6OLGH WKH oOWHU straight out. The cooktop lights 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 4. Lift up the light cover. 2. Remove the light cover mounting screw for the specific LED light you want to replace. 3. Replace with 1.5w LED light, the part number is 5304499540. 5. Remove burnt out LED light and replace only with an equivalent 1.
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass No. If you remove or turn over the glass turntable, you turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a will get poor cooking results.
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