Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 790.4960* & 790.4961* Kenmore ® Microwave/Wall Oven Combination Combinación Microondas/Horno de Pared Four encastré électrique/micro-ondes * = Color number, número de color, numéro de couleur P/N 807574401A (1302) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Kenmore Warranty ........................................................... 2 Product Record ................................................................. 2 Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................3-6 Microwave / Wall Oven Features .....................................7 Microwave Oven Important Informations ......................8-9 Microwave Oven Control Pad 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. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded. WARNING Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the unit. Do not allow children to climb or play around the unit. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. • Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance. • DO NOT store or use this appliance outdoors. • DO NOT use this product near water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, or similar locations. • Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should NOT be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. • DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS instructions for cleaning. • Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury. • Clean ventilating hoods frequently—Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
Microwave / Wall Oven Features Note: The features of your oven will vary according to model. YOUR MICROWAVE / WALL OVEN FEATURES AT A GLANCE 2 1 Your oven features include: 1. Microwave Oven Controls 2. Microwave Oven Vent 3. Microwave Oven Door with See-through Window 4. Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer (Features will vary according to model) 5. Large 1 Piece Door Handle 6.
Microwave Oven Important Information RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE power stage of cooking cycle. See Multiple Stage Cooking. • Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached. Doneness signs include: - Food steams throughout, not just at edge. - Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch. - Poultry thigh joints move easily. - Meat and poultry show no pinkness. - Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Microwave Oven Important Information (continued) ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Sears is not responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when accessories are used. It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Microwave Oven Control Pad Features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Before Operating the Microwave BEFORE USING THE OVEN. The 7-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the HELP pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Use and Care manual completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1.
Microwave Manual Operation (continued) Touch Power Level Pad Number of Times for Desired Power Power Level x 1 Power Level x 2 Power Level x 3 Power Level x 4 Power Level x 5 Power Level x 6 Power Level x 7 Power Level x 8 Power Level x 9 Power Level x 10 Power Level x 11 Approximate Common Percentage Words for of Power Power Levels 100% High 90% 80% 70% Medium High 60% 50% Medium 40% 30% Med Low/Defrost 20% 10% Low 0% Standing Time MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Special Features (continued) SENSOR COOKING TABLE FOOD Popcorn Reheat AMOUNT 1 package 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag 4 - 36 oz Baked Potato 1 - 8 med.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Special Features (continued) ONE-TOUCH COOKING ONE-TOUCH COOKING allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. Touch Fresh Rolls pad 2 times. The microwave oven starts automatically. NOTE: 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook. Ex: touch Beverage two times for one cup.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Special Features (continued) DEFROST After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in table. NOTE: 1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed weight as indicated in table, ERROR will appear in the display. 2. DEFROST can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 16. 3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on DEFROST TABLE use time and 30% power. See Manual Defrost on page 11. 4.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Other Convenient Features HELP 4. Language / Weight Selection The microwave oven comes set for English and U.S. Customary Unit-pounds. To change, touch Help and the number 4. Continue to touch the number 4 until your choice is selected from the table below. Then, touch START. Touch number 4 once for English/LB. Touch number 4 twice for English/KG. Touch number 4 three times for Spanish/LB. Touch number 4 four times for Spanish/KG.
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Other Convenient Features ADD 1 MIN MORE OR LESS DONE ADJUSTMENT Add 1 Min allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the Add 1 Min pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching the Add 1 Min pad during manual cooking. You may discover that you like the results of one of the cooking functions (Sensor Cooking, One-Touch Cooking, or Defrost) slightly more or less done.
Oven Vent and Racks Air Circulation in the Oven If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware as shown. Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature. The blower may keep running even if the oven has been turned off, until the components have cooled down.
Oven Controls 1 2 4 5 12 11 3 13 6 14 7 8 9 10 Oven Control Features Minimum & Maximum Control Settings 1. Timer On/Off - Use to set or cancel timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. 2. Add 1 Minute - Use to add additional minutes to the timer feature. 3. Warm & Hold - Use to set the Warm & Hold function. 4. Cook Time - Use to enter the length of the cook time desired. 5. Delay Start - Use to set the desired start time for baking. May be used with Cook Time or Self Clean. 6.
Oven Controls Setting Clock at Power Up Preheat Temperature Display 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. Once a cooking feature has been started, the control will display the actual oven temperature while preheating. Once the oven reaches the oven set temperature, only the oven set temperature will be displayed.
Oven Controls Bake Warm & HoldTM Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold feature will shut-off automatically. The Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperature. The Warm & Hold feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C).
Oven Controls Cook Time Delay Start (with cook time) Adding a cook duration when baking is beneficial when a recipe requires a specific temperature and period of time to cook. Following the recipe cook time helps insure the best possible results. Adding a cook duration along with a specific start time gives the same benefits as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end.
Oven Controls Broil For best results Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. • Use the recommended pans and oven rack positions for the type of meat being prepared. The following temperature settings apply to the broil feature: • For optimum browning results, allow the oven to preheat 2 minutes before placing the food in the oven. • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 550°F / 288°C • Min. broil setting: 400°F / 204°C • Max.
Oven Controls Sabbath Mode Setting Sabbath Mode This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. This mode will turn off all audible tones or visual display changes normally provided by the oven control. BAKE is the only cooking features available while in the Sabbath mode. The example below shows setting the oven to observe the Sabbath (and Jewish holidays). 1. Press BAKE.
User Preferences Setting Clock Changing Between F° or C° See the example below to set the clock to 1:30. Your control has the ability to display and set Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. The factory preset temperature display is Fahrenheit. 1. Press . 2. Enter 1:30 to advance to 1:30. See the example below to change the default temperature display to Celsius. 3. Press START to accept or press STOP to reject. 1. Press and hold BROIL for 7 seconds until F or C appear in the display.
Self-Cleaning Cycle Before Starting Self-Clean WARNING A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above those used for normal cooking. The high cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash that you can later easily wipe away with a damp cloth. During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the appliance can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance.
Self-Cleaning Cycle Self Clean Cycle The SELF CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. When used with a the Delay Start pad, a delayed SelfCleaning cycle may also be programmed. The Flex Clean feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00). You may also choose the clean time in 1 minute increments (for example 2 hours and 50 minutes) by pressing the corresponding number keypads.
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 so requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance.
Oven General Care & Cleaning Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the oven is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE EXTENT AND DIFFICULTY OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Oven General Care & Cleaning (continued) REMOVING AND REPLACING THE LOWER OVEN DOOR K LOC CAUTION The oven door is heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the oven door by the handle. To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Figure 1). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Figure 2). A tool such as a small flatblade screwdriver may be required. 3.
Oven General Care & Cleaning (continued) SPECIAL DOOR CARE INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING LOWER OVEN LIGHTS IMPORTANT CAUTION Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations: • • Be sure the appliance is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass or burns. Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems OVEN BAKING For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Chart BAKING PROBLEMS Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
Before You Call (continued) Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Microwave Oven Control pads for Sensor Cooking, One• The oven door was opened and closed without initiating a cooking cycle within Touch Cooking, and Defrost will not three minutes.
Before You Call (continued) Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent • Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present see “Broil” in the Dual Convection Lower Oven Operating Instructions section.
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