Kenmore Elite 79048893112, 79048893111, 79048883112, 79048883111 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Models/Modelos: 790.48893*, 790.48883*
Kenmore Elite
®
Convection Microwave Oven
Microondas de convección
* = Color number, número de color
P/N A06822402
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
TM
TINSLB023MRR2
Table of Contents
Kenmore Elite Warranty ........................................................................2
Product Record ........................................................................................ 2
Serial Plate Location ..............................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 3-4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................5
Microwave Features ...............................................................................6
Microwave Oven Important Information ........................................7-9
Control Pad Features ............................................................................ 10
Control Pad Settings & Microwave Menu Label ............................... 11
Getting Started ..................................................................................... 12
Manual Operation ................................................................................ 13
Microwave Operating Instructions ................................................14-18
Convection Microwave Operating Instructions .......................... 19-23
Microwave General Care & Cleaning .............................................. 24
Before You Call .....................................................................................25
Specications ....................................................................................... 26
Sears Service ........................................................................................ 27
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 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 modications 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 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 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 specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan 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 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 USA
790.
Serial Plate Location
You will 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 microwave door
is opened.
Remember to record the
serial number for future
reference.
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols
and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or
property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of 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 qualied service personnel.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed to reduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, re, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• READ ALL instructions before using the
appliance.
• READ AND FOLLOW the specic
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on
page 5.
• 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 jars - are able
to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this
oven.
• Use this appliance ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type
of oven is specically 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 INFIRM
PERSONS.
• DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• This appliance, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualied service personnel.
Contact nearest Kenmore Authorized Servicer for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on
the oven.
• DO NOT store or use this appliance outdoors.
3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT use this product near water—
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
• DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord AWAY
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
• DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend
to appliance when 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 bag in oven.
• If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven o and disconnect the
power cord or shut o power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
• DO NOT
DO NOT leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
Liquids, such as water, coee 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
use the cavity for storage purposes.
from HEATED surfaces.
• Review the door cleaning instructions on page
24.
• DO NOT mount over a sink.
• DO NOT store anything directly on top of the
appliance surface when the appliance is in
operation.
the Convection 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 Convection 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 oven light fails, consult a Kenmore
Authorized Servicer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES
4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz,
AC only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical
supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle
that is properly installed and grounded.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD. If the power supply cord is too short, have
a qualied electrician or serviceperson install an
outlet near the appliance.
Notes:
• If you have any questions about the grounding
or electrical instructions, consult a qualied
electrician or serviceperson.
• Neither Kenmore nor the dealer can accept any
liability for damage to the oven or personal
injury resulting from failure to observe the correct
electrical connection procedures.
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 o 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 dierent outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
dierent branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modication to this microwave oven.
It is the responsibility of the user to correct such
interference.
5
Microwave Features
Note: The features of your oven will vary according to model.
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
1. Control panel
2. Ventilation openings
3. Model / Serial label
4. Door seals and sealing surfaces
5. Safety door latches — The oven will not operate
unless the door is securely closed.
6. Oven door with see-through window
7. Door handle
8. Door hinges
9. Turntable motor shaft
10. Menu label
11. Oven light — It will light when oven is operating
or door is open.
12. Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE.
13. Time display: 99 minutes, 99 seconds
14. Convection Fan
15. Removable turntable — Place the turntable on the turntable
support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or
counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning.
16. Removable turntable support — Carefully place the turntable
support in the center of the oven oor.
17. Low Rack
18. High Rack
5
13
1
2
4
12
11
14
3
10
9 8
6
7
17
15
16
18
ACCESSORIES
The accessories 17 and 18 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, muns, 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.
6
Microwave Oven Important Information
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 o. 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 inuence 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.
Your Convection Microwave Oven is rated 900 watts by
using the IEC Test Procedure. 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 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.
• 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 akes easily with a fork.
ABOUT FOODS
• 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 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
o. 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
o. Do not boil liquids in narrownecked containers such
as soft drink bottles, wine asks and especially narrow
necked coee cups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or
overow.
7
Microwave Oven Important Information (continued)
• 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 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.
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
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
), such as Corningware®.
®
)
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 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 should use the microwave oven with a supervising
person very near to them or in the same room.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or push down
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.
• 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.
8
Microwave Oven Important Information (continued)
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, 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 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.
9
Loading...