Kenmore 911.41489, 911.41485 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

DOUBLE 30" SELF- CLEANING BUILT-IN

WALL OVEN WITH

UPPER MICROWAVE

MODEL NO.

911. 41485

911.41489

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CAUTION:

Before using this oven, read this manual and

follow all its Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

• Safety Instructions

• Operation

• Care and Cleaning

• Problem Solving

229C4O2OP227-1 (SR10426)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Oven Safety ................................ 3-6

Removal of Packaging Tape ........... 6

Features of Your Oven .................... 7

Microwave Oven Control ................ 8

Power Level ................................ 8-9

Time Cook I ..................................... 9

Time Cook Guide ............................ 9

Time Cook II .................................. 10

Time Defrost .................................. 10

Add 30 Seconds ........................... 10

Express Cook ................................ 10

Auto Feature ................................. 10

Timed Defrosting Guide ................ 11

Humidity Sensor ............................ 12

Popcorn ........................................ 12

Reheat ........................................... 12

Potato ............................................ 12

Beverage ...................................... 13

Snacks .......................................... 13

Snacks Guide ............................... 13

Cook .............................................. 13

Cook Guide ................................... 13

Upper Oven Clock ........................ 14

Display On/Off .............................. 14

Reminder ...................................... 14

Delay Start .................................... 14

Sound On/Off ................................ 14

Lower Oven Control ...................... 15

Lower Oven Display ...................... 16

SELF-CLEANINGBUlLT-IN

WALLOVENWITHMICROWAVE

Lower Oven Clock ........................ 17

Lower Oven Kitchen Timer ........... 17

Lower Oven Tones ........................ 18

Lower Oven F Code ...................... 18

Lower Oven Cooking Tips ...... 19-20

Baking With Margarine ................. 19

Baking ........................................... 21

Broiling .......................................... 22

Setting Special Features ............... 23

Self-Cleaning Cycle ................ 24-25

Microwave Oven Interior ............... 26

Microwave Oven Floor .................. 26

Microwave Oven Door Window .... 26

Outside Oven Surfaces ................. 26

Microwave Control Panel .............. 26

Lower Oven Control Panel ............ 27

Broiler Pan and Grid ..................... 27

Oven Racks .................................. 27

Walls of the Oven .......................... 27

Glass ............................................. 27

Oven Light Bulb ............................ 28

Oven Door ..................................... 28

Removable Oven Racks ............... 28

Before Calling for

Service .................................... 29-30

Temperature Adjustment .............. 31

Warranty ........................................ 35

Consumer Service Numbers ......... 36

For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model and serial numbers in the space provided. They are located on the inside of the microwave on the right side.

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:

IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

burns. DO NOT let potholders

touch hot surfaces.

• ALWAYS KEEP your appliance clear of things that will burn

(gasoline and other flammable

IMPORTANT: To insure safety for yourself, family, and home, please read your Owner's Manual carefully. Keep it handy for reference. Pay close attention to Safety Sections. BE SURE your appliance is installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

• DO NOT leave children alone or unattended near an appliance

in use.

• TEACH CHILDREN not to play with controls or any part of the

appliance and not to sit, climb, or

stand on the door, or any part of the appliance.

• CAUTION: NEVER STORE items of interest to children in

cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the appliance could be seriously injured.

• KEEP THIS book.for later use.

• NEVER TRY to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless instructions are given in this manual.

All other work should be done by a

qualified technician.

• NEVER USE your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• ALWAYS KEEP combustible wall coverings, curtains, dishcloths,

towels, potholders, and other linens a safe distance from the appliance.

• NEVER USE a towel or other bulky cloth as a potholder, and make sure the potholder is dry. Moist

potholders could cause steam

vapors or liquids).

• ALWAYS KEEP the oven area free from things that will burn. Food, wooden utensils, and grease

buildup could catch fire. Plastic utensils could melt and canned

foods could explode. Your appliance should never be used as

a storage area.

• NEVER HEAT unopened food containers. Pressure buildup can

cause the container to burst and

cause injury.

• NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or drippings in your oven.

• NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface. Some cleaners produce

noxious fumes and wet cloths or sponges could cause steam burns.

° BE SURE the oven is securely

installed in a cabinet that is firmly

attached to the house structure.

• DO NOT touch heating elements, surfaces near them, or interior oven

surfaces. These may be hot enough to cause burns even though they

are dark in color. During and after

use, do not touch or let clothing or

flammable material contact the elements or hot surfaces until they

have had time to cool. Other

surfaces near the oven vent openings, oven door, and window

surfaces may also be hot enough to cause burns.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• PLACE OVEN RACKS in the desired position while the oven is cool. If racks

must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the hot oven

element.

• AFTER BROILING, always take the broiler pan and grid out of the oven and clean them. Leftover grease in the broiler pan could catch fire the next time

you use your oven.

,, ALWAYS USE care when opening the

oven door. Let hot air and steam escape before moving foods.

• NEVER USE aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Improper use of foil could

start a fire, or electrical shock could result.

• NEVER BLOCK the oven vent opening.

• CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in this manual. Follow all cleaning instructions. Be sure to remove the broiler pan and grid before self-cleaning

• NEVER RUB, move, or damage the door gasket on self-cleaning ovens.

• NEVER TRY to clean utensils, cookware, removable parts, or broiler

pan and grid in the self-clean cycle.

• DO NOT USE oven cleaners - No commercial oven cleaner or protective

coating of any kind should be used in or

around any part of the oven.

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 birth

defects or other reproductive

harm and requires businesses to warn their customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass insulation in a self.

cleaning oven will give off a very

small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.

Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open door or

window or using a ventilation fan

or hood.

IMPORTANT: The health of

some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the

self-cleaning cycle of any oven.

Move birds to another well-

ventilated room.

READ AND UNDERSTAND

THIS INFORMATION NOW!

Be sure everyone in your home

knows what to do in case of fire.

Never use water on a grease fire;

it will only spread the flames.

OVEN FIRE:

Do not try to move the pan!

t. Close the oven door and turn

controls off.

2. if fire continues, carefully open the door, throw baking soda on the fire, or use a dry chemical foam, or halon-

type extinguisher.

appliances, basic safety

When using electrical

precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before

using this appliance.

• Read and follow the specific

microwave safety instructions.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• THIS APPLIANCE must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See theGrounding instructions inthe Installation

Instructions.

• USE this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not

use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is

specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory

or industrial use.

• INSTALL or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided

installation Instructions.

• DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• THIS MICROWAVE oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

• DO NOT operate this appliance ifitis not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

• AS WITH ANY APPLIANCE close

supervision is necessary when used by

children.

• DO NOT overcook food. Carefully

attend appliance if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

• REMOVE wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing in the oven.

• DO NOT use your microwave oven to

dry newspapers.

• DO NOT use recycled paper products.

Recycled paper towels, napkins, and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper

products containing nylon or nylon

filaments should be avoided.

• DO NOT heat food in closed containers, such as glass jars, which

may explode.

• DO NOT pop popcorn in your microwave unless you use popcorn

labeled for use in microwave ovens.

• DO NOT overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

• DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is empty.

• DO NOT use your microwave oven as a storage space.

• IF MATERIAL INSIDE the oven

should ignite, close the door, turn the oven off, and disconnect the power to the appliance

• OVERSIZED food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave oven Electrical shock or fire could occur.

• DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad, causing electrical shock.

• DO NOT defrost frozen beverages that have narrow-necked bottles. Pressure

could build up, causing the bottle to burst.

• USE POTHOLDERS when removing cookware from the oven Cookware

could become hot during cooking due to the transferred heat from the food.

• BE CAREFUL touching the walls or the oven bottom during or after cooking.

The walls and floor could become hot.

• DO NOT boil eggs in a microwave

oven. Pressure will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause the egg to burst.

• USE PLASTIC containers that are

approved by the manufacturer for microwave use. Do not allow children to

use plastic containers unless supervised. De not subject empty containers to microwaving.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• FOODS WITH UNBROKEN OUTER

SKIN, such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken liver, egg yolks, and other giblets, should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

• MAKE SURE PLASTIC WRAPS

used during microwave cooking are approved for microwave use.

• SPONTANEOUS BOILING: Under certain circumstances, liquids may start

to boil during or shortly after removal from the oven. Stirring the liquid briefly

before removing the container will help prevent burns or splashing of liquids.

• DO NOT heat baby food in glass jars in the microwave.

• BOILABLE COOKING POUCHES

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by package. If they are not vented in some way, pressure will cause them to burst.

• DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the 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.

To remove the adhesive residue left from packaging tape, use household

dishwashing liquid, mineral oil, or cooking oil. With a soft cloth, rub into the area and

allow to soak. Rinse and dry well. Repeat

procedure using an appliance polish to insure no damage is done. This should

be done before the oven is turned on for the first time. The tape

cannot be removed once the oven has heated. Packaging tape

may be found in the following areas:

Door Handle, Control Panel Area, Door

Trim, and Oven Area.

• 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

• DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or

allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• THE OVEN should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified service personnel,

OPERATION

FEATURESOFYOUROVEN

Model & Serial

Auto Self-Clean

Door Latch

Ovel

Broiler Pan & Grid

Oven Rack Guides

Self-Clean Oven

Removable

Oven Rack

Microwave Turn Oven Light

Table

III

Vent

Microwave

Lower Oven

Open Door Push

Lower Oven Vent & Grill

Automatic Oven

rght Switch

Element

_Element

Oven Door Gasket

UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION

( )

SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

Withyour new Microwave Oven, youcan microwave by time by using the Sensor

features or by using the Auto features.

TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK TIME DEFROST ADD 30 SEC

Time Features allow you to set the exact amount of time needed to prepare foods,

up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

When power is restored, all digits in the display will light up, then the

display will read RESET.

Thisfeature adds flexibilityto microwave cooking. Each level of

power gives you microwaveenergy with a certain percent of the power.Such as:

1= 10%of power 2= 20% of power 3= 30% of power

4: 40% of power 5= 50% of power

6= 60% ofpower 7= 70%ofpower

8= 80%of power 9= 90%of power

O= 100%of power

Mostof your cooking will be done using 100%of power. Foods will cook faster

butwill need to be stirred, rotated, or turned over morefrequently.

Using a lower level of power will cook foods more evenly and need less stirring or rotating. Some foods may

have a better flavor, texture, or appearance ifone of the lowerpower

levels isused. A lower power is much better for foods that havetendencies to

boil over.

Below is a list of buttons that control

Sensor features.

POPCORN SNACKS

BEVERAGE POTATO REHEAT COOK

AUTO DEFROST

When using sensor cooking, the oven will automatically adjust the cooking time for

you by detecting the humidity released during cooking. The cooking time will vary according to the types and amounts of

foods.

POWER LEVEL

7 5

2or3

FOODS

Fish,bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids Meat,poultry,casseroles,or reheating Stews,lesstendercuts of meat

Defrosting,simmering Keeping foods warm,softening butter

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time,

such as TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST, or EXPRESS COOK. The power levelmay

also be changed during a time countdown.

OPERATION

1. PresstheTIME COOK pad or the TIME DEFROST pad.

2, PresstheNUMBER pads to set a

cooking or defrosting time.

3, Pressthe POWER LEVEL pad.

4. Pressa NUMBER pad toset thepower

level you need.

5, Pressthe START pad.

TIME COOK GUIDE

(Use power level 10 unless noted)

VEGETABLE Beans

(fresh)

frozen)

Broccoli

(fresh)

frozenchopped)

Carrots

fresh, sliced

frozen)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

frozen)

Mixed reg. (frozen) Peas

fresh,shelled)

(frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

(fresh,whole, sweet,orwhite

WEIGHT

:1 lb.

10 oz. package

1 bunch

(1¼ to 1½ Ibs.)

10 oz. package

10 oz. package 10 oz. package

1 to 5 ears

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

10 oz. package

21bs. unshelled

10 oz. package

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz.each)

1 (6 to 8 oz.)

C00KING TIME

10 to 15 min.

4 to 8 min.

5 to 9 min.

4 to 7 min.

4 to 8 rain. 3 to 7 min.

1V2rainperear

3 to 6 min. 2to3 min.perear

2 to 6 min.

7 to 10 min.

2 to 6 min.

9 to 12 min.

1 to 4 min.

TIME COOK t is automaticallyset for power level 10,but you can changethis level

to one you prefer.Youmayset a cooking time up to 99 minutesand 59 seconds.

1, Pressthe TIME COOK pad. 2, Pressthe NUMBER pads to enter your

preferred cooking time.

3, If you wish to change the power level,

press the POWER LEVEL pad and then press a NUMBER pad to select your preferred power level.

4, Pressthe START pad.

If you open the oven door during cooking to check foods, when the door is closed press

theSTART pad to continue cooking.

COMMENTS

In 1V2-qt.casserole, place V2cup water. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water

In 2-qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.

In 1-qt. casserole.

In 1V2-qt.casserole, place _Acup water. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corr is in no water, husk corn and add ¼ cup water.

Rearrange after half the time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with

vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half the time.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water,

In 1-qt. casserole, place V4cup water. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with ½ cup water. Stir after half the time.

!Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven

Let stand 5 minutes.

OPERATION

TimedCooking

TIME COOK II allows you tochange power levels automaticallyduring cooking.

t, Pressthe TIME COOK pad.

2. Pressthe NUMBER pads toenteryour first cooking time.

3, If you wish to change the power level,

press thePOWER LEVEL pad and then press theNUMBER pad toselectyour preferred power level.

4, Pressthe TIME COOK pad again. 5, Pressthe NUMBER pads again to enter

your second preferredcooking time.

6, If you wish tochange the power level,

press the POWER LEVEL pad and then press the NUMBER pad toselect your preferred power level.

7, Pressthe START pad.

At the end of the first cooking time countdown, the second cooking time will

start its countdown.

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. The Power Level is automatically set

for level 3 but can be changed. When using

higher power levels, foods will need to be checked more frequently.

TO SET TIME DEFROST:

1. Press the TIME DEFROST pad

2. Press the NUMBER pads toenterthe defrosting time.

3. Pressthe START pad.

Youcan use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to the timecounting

down each time the pad is pressed.

• It can be used as a quick way to set 30

seconds of cooking time.

This is a quick way to set cooking time from

1 to 6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from

1 to 6) for 1to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.

The power can be changed while the time is counting down, Press the POWER

LEVEL pad and enter a number from 1 toO.

Auto Defrostautomatically setsthe defrosting timesand power levelsto give even defrostingresultsfor meats, poultry,and fish. Use TimeDefrost for most other frozen foods.

TO SET AUTO DEFROST:

1. Pressthe AUTO DEFROST pad.

2. Usingthe ConversionGuide, enter the

food weight.

3. Pressthe START pad. Thereis a handy guide located on the inside

frontof themicrowave oven.

• Removemeat from package and place on a microwave-safe dish.

• Twiceduring defrost, the oven signals "TURn.*' At each "TURn" signal,turn the food over. Removedefrosted meat or

shieldwarm areaswith smallpieces of foil.

• Afterdefrosting, most meatsneed to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.Large

roastsshould stand for about30 minutes.

CONVERSION GUIDE

If theweight of food is stated in poundsand

ounces, theounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

CONVERSION CHART for

Auto Defrost

FOOD WEIGHT FOOD WEIGHT

IN OUNCES IN TENTHS

1-2

4-5 6-7

9-10

12-13

14-15

.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6

.7 .8

FOOD Breads, Cakes

Buns and rolls Sweet rolls

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

Shellfish,smallpieces(1lb.)

Meat

Bacon (1 lb.)

OPERATION

TimedCooking

TIMED DEFROSTING GUIDE

TIME COMMENTS

_Amin.

2 to 4 min.

6 to 9 rain. Place block in casserole. Turnover and break up after 3 to 7 min. half the time.

2 to 5 min PlaceunopenedpackageinovenLetstand5minutesafterdefrosting

Franks (1 lb.)

Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast:beef,lamb,vea!,pork

Steaks, chops, and cutlets

Poultry

Chicken, broiler, fryer cut up (2V2 to 3 Ibs.)

Chicken, whole (21/2to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish Hen

Turkey breast

(4 to 6 Ibs.)

2 to 5 rain Place unopened package inoven. Microwavejust until franks

can be separated.Let stand 5 minutes,if necessary,to complete defrosting.

4 to 6 min. Turnmeatoverafter half the time, Usepower level 1. 9to 13min.perlb.

4 to 8 min.per lb. Place unwrappedmeat in cooking dish. Turn overafter half

the time and shieldwarm areaswith foil. Whenfinished, separate pieces and letstand to complete defrosting.

14 to 20 min. Placewrappedchicken in dish.Unwrapandturnover afterhalf

thetime Whenfinished,separatepiecesand microwave2 to4 minutesmore,if necessaryLetstandtofinishdefrosting,

20 to 25 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,

unwrap and turn chicken over, Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity

until giblets can be removed.

7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen inthe oven breast side up. Turn

)er lb. over after half the time. Runcool water in the cavity until

giblets can be removed,

to 8 rain. Placeunwrapped breast in dish breast side down. After

)er lb. half the time, turn over and shield warm areas with foil.

Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to

complete defrosting.

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed

packages should be slit, pierced, or vented after food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be

partially uncovered.

• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the

food is ina foil container,transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

• Foods that spoileasily should not be allowed to sit outfor more than one hour

after defrosting. Roomtemperature

promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts,use Auto Defrost. Be sure

large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

• Whendefrosted, food should be cool and softened in all areas. If you still notice icy

spots, just let stand a few minutes.

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