Kenmore 790.489, 790.488 User Manual

Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Models/Modelos: 790.4890*, 790.4880*

Kenmore Elite

Microwave/Wall Oven Combination

Combinación Microondas/Horno de Pared

* = Color number, número de color

P/N 318205334B (1205) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoﬀ man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Kenmore Elite Warranty .................................................... 2

Product Record ................................................................. 2

Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 3-5

Microwave / Wall Oven Features .....................................6

Microwave Oven Important Informations ......................7-8

Control Pad Features ........................................................9

Control Pan Settings & Microwave Menu Label ............... 10

Oven Vent and Racks ...................................................... 11

Getting Started ................................................................12

Microwave Manual Operation .........................................13

Microwave Operating Instructions ............................. 14-23

Lower Oven Operation Instructions ............................24-33

User Preferences .............................................................34

Lower Oven Self-Cleaning Cycle ............................... 35-36

Microwave General Care & Cleaning ............................. 37

Lower Oven General Care & Cleaning ...................... 38-40

Before You Call .......................................................... 41-43

Protection Agreements .................................................... 45

Sears Service ..................................................................46

Please carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Kenmore Elite Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to ﬁ lters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modiﬁ cations made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁ tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or ﬁ tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoﬀ man Estates, IL 60179 - Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will ﬁ nd the model and serial number printed on the serial plate.

Model No. ______________________________________

Serial No. _______________________________________

Date of purchase ________________________________

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

Printed in Canada

790.

Serial Plate Location

You will ﬁ nd the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is located along the interior side trim and visible when the lower oven door is opened.

Remember to record the serial number for future reference.

Serial Plate Location

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

property damage.

CAUTION

damage.

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁ re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

• Do Not Attempt to operate this microwave 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.

• Do Not Place any object between the microwave oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• Do Not Operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: 1. door (bent); 2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened); 3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

• The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic

bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualiﬁ ed technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/GGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless speciﬁ cally recommended in the manuals. All other

servicing should be done only by a qualiﬁ ed technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.

• Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.

WARNING

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. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or ﬁ re.

• Storage in Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units. This

includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as ﬂ ammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

WARNING

microwave oven for storage.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the

Do not use the oven or the

WARNING

• All wall ovens can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install mounting screws packed with wall oven.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the wall oven must be secured by properly installed mounting screws

provided with the wall oven. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper mounting screws installation.

CAUTION

children in the cabinets above an appliance.

Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should

never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVENS OR ANY AREAS NEAR THESE ZONE. All oven heating

elements may be hot even though they are

Do not store items of interest to

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

dark in color. Areas near surface zones may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other ﬂ ammable materials touch these areas until they have had suﬃ cient time to cool. Among these surfaces near these openings, oven doors and windows).

• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-ﬁ tting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other ﬂ ammable

materials contact hot surfaces.

WARNING

warming or heating the room.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the ﬁ re with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

Fat or grease may catch ﬁ re if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholders touch

hot heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If power fails,

always turn oﬀ the appliance. If the appliance is not turned oﬀ and the power resumes, it will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR MICROWAVE

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• READ ALL instructions before using the

appliance.

• Read and follow the speciﬁ c “PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers —for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven.

•

Use this appliance ONLY described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION

is necessary when used by CHILDREN or DISABLED PERSON.

Never use your appliance for

WARNING

for its intended use as

• This appliance, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

• 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. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

• DO NOT use paper products when appliance is operated in the convection or mix mode.

• DO NOT cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

•

Review the door cleaning instructions.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re in the microwave oven cavity:

• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.

• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in microwave oven.

• If materials inside the microwave oven should

ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave oven oﬀ and disconnect the power cord or shut oﬀ power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the cavity when not in use. Liquids, such as water, coﬀ ee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

• DO NOT overheat the liquid.

• Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

• Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.

• After heating, allow the container to stand in

the microwave oven at least for 20 seconds

before removing the container.

• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

• If the microwave oven light fails, consult a Sears

parts & repair center.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR LOWER OVEN

• Use Care When Opening an Oven Door—

Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The wall oven is vented at the upper control panel or at the center trim depending of the model. Touching the surfaces in this area when the wall oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack.

• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to

break. Disconnect the appliance or shut oﬀ the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch ﬁ re. Exhaust fan

ventilation hoods and grease ﬁ lters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch ﬁ re. Refer to the hood manufacturer’s 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 ﬁ lter. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

SELF-CLEANING WALL OVEN MODELS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the appliance listed in this Owner’s Guide. Before

using the self-cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove all utensils stored in the appliance.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the appliance.

CAUTION

extremely sensitive to the fumes given oﬀ during the self-clean cycle of any wall oven. Move birds to another well ventilated room.

The health of some birds is

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other productive harm,

and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on •

different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES

Microwave / Wall Oven Features

Note: The features of your oven will vary according to model.

YOUR MICROWAVE / WALL OVEN FEATURES AT A GLANCE

1. Glass touch control panel.

2. Stainless steel micro-wave upper oven interior.

3. Decorative accent light.

4. Micro-wave convection fan (hidden).

5. Micro-wave oven ventilation.

6. Full-width door with tinted window glass.

7. Large metal door handles.

8. Self-cleaning lower oven interior with halogen

lighting system.

9. Dual or single convection fan & element system (depending on model).

10. Porcelain coated handle oven racks.

11. Porcelain coated oﬀ set oven rack.

12. Painted or stainless steel oven exterior panels &

trim.

13. Broil element.

14. Hidden bake element.

15. Automatic interior oven door light switch.

16. Self-cleaning lower oven ventilation.

17. Self-clean oven door latch.

18. A Popcorn Tray (NordicWare

thermoset polyester (required for cooking popcorn).

- Ribbed side for popcorn, bacon and meat

- Smooth side for pizza and nachos

- Oven safe up to 400°F

19. Removable turntable - Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning.

20. Removable turntable support - Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven ﬂ oor.

21. Low rack.

22. High rack.

) made from heavy

ACCESSORIES

The accessory 18 from the list above is designed especially for microwave popcorn to cook popcorn quickly and eﬃ ciently. The accessories 21 and 22 are designed especially for use in the microwave oven for convection, turbo or broil cooking only. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not substitute similar types or racks for these specially designed ones.

High rack (Baking rack)- for convection and turbo bake.

This rack is placed on the • turntable for two-level cooking, such as layer cakes, muﬃ ns, etc.

Low rack (Broiling rack)- for convection, broiling or turbo roast.

Place on the turntable • and use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away from food.

Microwave Oven Important Information

RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE

Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a diﬀ erent electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise. ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and oﬀ . It is normal for the exterior of the microwave oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will inﬂ uence the amount of moisture that condenses in the microwave oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openings must not be blocked. The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers. All microwave ovens are rated by using the IEC Test Procedure at 1200 watts. In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the minimum time setting elapses and add time accordingly.

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside

of dish.

• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of

time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for

suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

• Shield with small ﬂ at pieces of aluminum foil any thin

areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.

• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice

during cooking, if possible.

• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking

of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.

• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through

cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.

• 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. For inside oven standing time, you can program a “0”

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 ﬂ akes easily with a fork.

ABOUT FOODS

• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a

special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the microwave oven and could start a ﬁ re. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven.

• Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid oﬀ . Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the microwave oven, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the microwave oven has shut oﬀ . Do not boil liquids in narrownecked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine ﬂ asks and especially narrow necked coﬀ ee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overﬂ ow.

• 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.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

• Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch ﬁ re, causing damage to your microwave oven.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 170°F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

Microwave Oven Important Information (continued)

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

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.

Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:

• glass ceramic (Pyroceram

• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)

• microwave-safe plastics

• paper plates

• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain

• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow manufacturer’s directions.)

These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:

• wood, straw, wicker

), such as Corningware

DO NOT USE

• metal pans and bakeware

• dishes with metallic trim

• non-heat-resistant glass

• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)

• recycled paper products

• brown paper bags

• food storage bags

• metal twist-ties

Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used.

THE FOLLOWING COVERINGS ARE IDEAL:

• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.

• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.

• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.

• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.

• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.

HOW TO USE ALUMINUM FOIL IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN:

• Small ﬂ at pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly.

• Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the microwave oven.

Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe

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.

ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door. Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot. Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy.

ABOUT SAFETY

• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.

160°F For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white

poultry, ﬁ sh, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.

165°F For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and

deli and carry-out “fresh” food. 170°F White meat of poultry. 175°F Dark meat of poultry.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

• 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.

• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

• Stay near the microwave oven while it’s in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.

• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.

• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.

• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or ﬁ res.

• Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.

Control Pad Features

11 12 13 14 15

2 3

7 8 9 10

4 5

27 28 29 30

32 33 34 35

23 24 25

1. Time Cook - Use to enter cook time manually. Page 13

2. Sensor Cook - Use to cook a wide variety of food by using the moisture sensor. Page 15

3. Auto Defrost - Use to defrost a wide variety of food. Page 16

4. Reheat - Use to select between the sensor reheat and the auto reheat modes. Page 17

5. Popcorn - Use to automatically cook popcorn. Page 14

6. Conv Bake - Use to select the convection bake mode for the convection microwave oven. Page 18

7. Conv Roast - Use to select the convection roast mode for the convection microwave oven. Page 18

8. Auto Conv - Use to automatically cook by convection (Bake, Roast, Broil) a wide variety of food. Page 19

9. Auto Cook - Use to reheat pizzas and beverages, melt and soften food, or cook a variety of snacks. Page 22

10. START - Use to start all microwave oven features. -

11. Turbo Bake - Use to cook with both convection heat and microwave (at 10% power) Page 23

12. Turbo Roast - Use to cook with both convection heat and microwave (at 30% power) Page 23

13. Power Level - Use to set the microwave power level. Page 13

14. Add 30 Sec - Use to extend cooking time by 30 seconds. Page 23

15. STOP - Use to cancel any microwave oven function previously entered. Can also lockout the microwave functions. Page 12

16. Clock Set - Use to set the time of day. Page 12

17. Accent Light - Use to turn accent light ON and OFF. Page 12

18. 0 thru 9 number - Use to enter temperature and times. Also used to quick start the microwave oven. Page 23

19. Timer Set/Oﬀ - Use to set or cancel timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. Page 12

20. Add 1 Minute - Use to add additional minutes to the timer feature. Page 12

21. Bake - Use to enter the normal bake feature. Page 24

22. Broil - Use to select variable broil feature. Page 26

23. Conv Bake - Use to select the convection bake feature for the dual convection lower oven. Page 27

24. Conv Roast - Use to select the convection roast feature for the dual convection lower oven. Page 29

25. Conv Convert - Use to select the convection convert feature. Page 28

26. START - Use to start all dual convection lower oven features. -

27. Cook Time - Use to enter the length of the cook time desired. Page 25

28. Delay Start - Use to set the desired start time for baking. May be used with Cook Time or Flex Clean. Page 25

29. Slow Cook

- Use to select the Slow Cook feature cycle. Page 31

30. Warm & Hold - Use to set the Warm & Hold function. Page 31

31. STOP - Use to cancel any lower oven function previously entered. Can also lockout the lower functions and door. Page 12

32. Air Guard (some models) - Use to clean the oven exhaust. Page 12

33. Meat Probe - Use to enable the usage of the meat probe to cook without any guesswork. Page 30

34. Flex Clean - Use to set a 2 to 4 hours self-clean cycle. Page 36

35. Oven Light - Use to turn the lower oven light ON and OFF. -

Control Pad Settings & Microwave Menu Label

Minimum & maximum time settings

Feature Min. time Max. time

Timer 1 min 11 hr 59 min Clock 12 hr 1:00 hr 12 hr 59 min Clock 24 hr 0:00 hr 23 hr 59 min Cook time 12 hr 1 min 11 hr 59 min Cook time 24 hr 1 min 11 hr 59 min Delay Start 12 hr 1:00 hr 12 hr 59 min Delay Start 24 hr 0:00 hr 23 hr 59 min Flex Clean 2 hr 4 hr

Microwave oven menu label

Minimum & maximum lower oven control settings

Feature Min. temp Max. temp

Bake 170°F / 76°C 550°F / 288°C

Broil 400°F / 204°C 550°F / 288°C

Conv Bake 170°F / 76°C 550°F / 288°C

Conv Roast 170°F / 76°C 550°F / 288°C

Slow Cook Lo (225°F /108°C) Hi (275°F / 135°C)

Oven Vent and Racks

Upper Oven Vent Location

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 VENT LOCATION

Each oven is vented at its upper front frame. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

ARRANGING LOWER OVEN RACKS

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace an oven rack, ﬁ t the rack onto the

guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack Lower Oven Vent Location

upward and slide the rack back into place.

TYPES OF OVEN RACKS

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may HOT and cause burns.

This appliance is equipped with a blower which runs in baking and

Model with dual fan shown only

Your appliance may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack and Oﬀ set Oven Rack. To maximize cooking space the oﬀ set rack can be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry.

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BROILING,

BAKING & ROASTING FOR LOWER OVEN

Food Rack Position

Broiling meats, chicken or ﬁ sh 3 or 4 Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muﬃ ns Using 1 rack 2 or 3 Using multiple racks 2 and 4 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast,

bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham 1 (Oﬀ set Rack)

1 or 2

AIR CIRCULATION IN THE LOWER OVEN

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware as shown.

Flat Handle Oven Rack Oﬀ set Oven Rack

Rack positions

Model with dual fan shown only

1 Oven Rack (27” & 30” models)

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4” (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation 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.

Multiple Oven Racks

(27” Models)

Multiple Oven Racks

(30” Models)

Getting Started

SETTING CLOCK AT POWER UP

You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event of a power failure or when you ﬁ rst provide electric power to your appliance.

• When your appliance is ﬁ rst powered up, 12:00 will ﬂ ash

in the display.

• Enter the time of day using the numeric key pads and

press START to set.

If an invalid time of day is entered, the control will triple beep. Re-enter a valid time of day and press START. If

STOP is pressed your clock will start with the time set for 12:00.

Select the CLOCK other situations such as day light savings.

key to modify the time of day during

TIMER

The timer provided with the oven control serves as an extra reminder in the kitchen. When the timer reaches less than 1 minute the display will start to count down in seconds. When the time runs out the active timer will beep, and “End” will be displayed.

The following time settings apply to the timers:

• Min. time: 1 minute

• Max. time: 11 hours 59 minutes

See example below to set the timer for 5 minutes:

1. Press TIMER SET/OFF

2. Enter 5 minutes

3. Press START

To cancel or end the timer, press the TIMER SET/OFF key again.

NOTE: The timer(s) will not aﬀ ect the cooking process.

TO SET ADD 1 MINUTE FEATURE

The ADD 1 MINUTE pad is used to set the Add 1 Minute feature. When the pad is pressed, 1 minute is added to the Timer feature if this feature is already active. If the Timer feature is not active and the pad is pressed, the Timer feature will become active and will begin counting down from 1 minute. For further information on how to set the Timer feature see Timer instructions above.

USING THE AIRGUARD FEATURE (SOME MODELS)

Your appliance is equipped with a catalytic oven exhaust cleaner that may be turned on during any cooking process. This feature helps remove smoke and eliminates 85% of the odors generated when using your oven. DO NOT use AirGuard when baking delicate bakery items.

If you wish to clean the oven exhaust once cooking has started, press AIRGUARD.

NOTE: The AirGuard indicator light will glow anytime AirGuard is active. AirGuard will automatically turn on and cannot be manually turned oﬀ during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

PREHEAT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

Once a cooking feature has been started in one of the ovens, the control will display the actual oven temperature while preheating. Once the oven reaches the oven set temperature only the oven set temperature will display.

The preheat temperature display is available with the following cooking modes:

• Bake in lower oven

• Conv Bake in both ovens

CONTROL LOCK

Two control locks are available on this unit. The lower oven control lock will lock the oven controls and the lower oven door. The microwave control lock will only lock the microwave controls.

See example below to lock the lower oven.

To lock, press and hold STOP for 3 seconds.

To unlock, press and hold STOP for 3 seconds.

DOOR LOCKED will ﬂ ash in the display until the door has ﬁ nished locking. Once the door has been locked the door

lock indicator will turn on. DOOR LOCKED will then display in the upper oven cavity only.

Do not attempt to open the oven door while the door lock indicator is ﬂ ashing.

ACCENT LIGHT

Your appliance includes a decorative Accent light centered horizontally across the touch-sensitive control panel. The Accent light comes with a theatre style intensity feature that slowly increases brightness at turn on and slowly fades when turning oﬀ .

When the Accent light is oﬀ , the light is in automatic mode. This means the Accent light will turn on automatically when an oven or Timer has been activated. The Accent light will turn oﬀ automatically when these functions are no longer active.

When the Accent light is OFF, it may be manually turned ON by pressing the Accent Light keypad once. When the Accent light has been manually turned on, it will remain on until manually turned oﬀ by pressing the Accent Light keypad again. The brightness of the Accent light may also be adjusted.

See example below to adjust Accent light brightness:

1. Press and hold the ACCENT LIGHT keypad until an acceptance tone sounds (about 6 seconds).

2. Using the numeric keypads, enter any digit from 0 to 100 to change the brightness level. Entering 0 will eﬀ ectively turn the Accent light OFF until the brightness level is adjusted to a higher level.

3. Press START to save the desired brightness setting.

Microwave Manual Operation

TIME COOKING

Your Microwave Oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 59 seconds (99.59). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros.

• Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.

1. Press TIME COOK

2. Enter cooking time by pressing 5 0 0 on the numeric pads.

3. Press START

TO SET POWER LEVEL

Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations.

• Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 70%.

1. Enter cooking time by pressing 5 0 0 on the numeric pads.

2. Press POWER LEVEL

3. Enter power level by pressing 7 on the numeric pads.

4. Press START

Power level Common words for power levels

100 High

80 70 Medium High 60 50 Medium 40 30 Med Low/ Defrost 20

10 Low

MANUAL DEFROST

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.

You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power level 30. Follow the exact procedure found under Time cooking. Estimate defrosting time and lower your power level to 30%.

For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.

Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments on power level 30 until totally defrosted.

When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.

• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes.

1. Enter cooking time by pressing 5 0 0 on the numeric pads.

2. Press POWER LEVEL

3. Enter power level by pressing 3 on the numeric pads.

4. Press START

Microwave Operating Instructions

SENSOR MODE

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 Mode.

Using Sensor Mode:

After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using 1. Sensor Mode.

Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the 2. interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.

The oven works with foods at normal storage 3. temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature.

Any Sensor Mode selection can be programmed with 4. more or less time adjustment.

More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart 5. should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.

During the first part of any sensor cooking or reheating, 6. SENSING will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door during this part of the cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cooking, press the STOP pad and cook manually.

When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the

food, remainder of cooking time will appear. Door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired.

Except for popcorn, if the sensor does not detect vapor 7. properly when cooking other foods, ERROR will be displayed.

Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional 8. time is needed, continue to cook manually.

COVERING FOODS

POPCORN

You can cook popcorn by touching a quick pad (popcorn). You don't need to calculate cooking time or power level.

WARNING

Do not place microwave popcorn directly on the metal turntable as metal on metal may produce sparking. Always use the popcorn/bacon tray provided with the unit to cook popcorn.

• Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn.

1. Press popcorn.

2. Press 2 for regular size.

3. Press START

Amount

Snack1. 1.5-1.75 oz bag

Regular2. 3.0 - 3.5 oz bag

Procedure

Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide which you like. After popping cycle do not try to reheat unpopped kernels. Use the popcorn/bacon tray provided with your unit to cook popcorn quickly and efficiently. This sensor works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions.

NOTES

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.

This mode can be programmed with More or less time adjustment by touching the power level pad once or twice before touching START pad.

Some foods cook better when covered. Use the cover recommended in the food charts.

Casserole lid.1.

Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for 2. microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.

Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap 3. under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.

Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.

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