Sears Microwave Oven User Manual

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KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read this booklet so
you will be able to

enjoy all the features in

your Kenmore
Micro/Convection

• Oven.

Record in space
provided below the

Model No. and the
Serial No. found

on the label on

the inner left side

of control panel.

Model No.

Serial No.

Retain this information
for future reference,

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MI CRO/C O NVECTIO N

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Use and Care

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60684, U.S.A.

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YOUR SAFETY FIRST

The Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy. Respect it as an electric cooking appliance.

Become familiar with microwave energy, its uses and limitations.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can

result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.

(b) DO NOT PLACE any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) 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

(d) THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT-FOR PROPER AND
SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

• The oven should not be run without the metal turn-
table and turntable roller rest in place.

• Food must be placed on the center of the metal turntable.

• When a browning dish is used, the browning dish bottom
must be at least 3/16in. above metal turntable.

Carefully read and follow the instructions for the brown-
ing dish.

• The oven should be thoroughly checked by a trained ser-
vice technician, should it be dropped or damaged, before

it is operated again.

• The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure
the power remains off when the door is open. DO NOT

try to defeat these switches.
Before using for the first time, operate the oven without

food on convection cooking mode for 20 minutes at
450°F. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protec-

tion to be burned off.
When cooking popcorn, follow popcorn package direc-

tions and see "Questions and Answers" found on page

21.
When heating packaged microwave foods, always place

them on a microwave proof dish. For example, micro-
wave french fries.

DON'TS

DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open.
DO NOT run the oven empty without food in it.

DO NOT use metal baking pan for microwave or micro/
convection combination cooking.

DO NOT store burnable material, such as food, in your
microwave/convection oven.

DO NOT heat any types of baby bottles or baby food.
Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal
injury.

DO NOT heat small-necked containers, such as syrup

bottles, in the microwave oven.

• DO NOT deep-fat fry in your microwave. This is not a
safe procedure in the confined cavity. _

• DO NOT attempt to do home canning in your microwave.
It is impossible to be sure all areas of the jar have reached
boiling temperature for the proper processing time.

• DO NOT use this microwave/convection oven for
commercial purposes. This Sears Kenmore Microwave/

Convection Oven ismade for household use only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety 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:

I. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the Specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page2.

3. As with most cooking appliances, _close supervision

is necessary to reduce the risk 6_fa fire in the oven
cavity.
NOTE: If a fire should start:

* KEEP THE OVEN DOOR CLOSED
* TURN THE OVEN OFF

* AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD OR

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER PANEL.

a. Do NOT grossly overcook foods. As many grossly

overcooked foods will cause fires in the oven cav-
ity, carefully attend the oven; especially, if paper,

plastic, or other combustibles are placed inside the

oven.

b. Do NOT use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not store cooking utensils, or combustible
items such as paper products, bread, cookies, etc.

inside the oven because if lightning strikes the
power lines it may cause the oven to turn ON.

c. Do NOT use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to

inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and re-
move them before the item is placed in the oven.

4.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 5.

5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

6. Some products such as whole eggs, water with oil

or fat, sealed containers and closed glass jars for
example may explode and should not be heated in

this oven.

7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as de-
scribed in this manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It

is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

8. As with any appliance, close supervision is neces-
sary when used by children.

9.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.

10. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized serv-

ice facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appli-

ance.

12. 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, and the like.

13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

14. Keep c_rd away from heated surfaces.

15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

16. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that

comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth. (See "Care and Cleaning" in-
structions on page 22.)

17. Do not use paper products when appliance is ope-

rated in the convection or micro/convection combi-
nation mode.

18. Do not store any materials, other than manufac-

turer's recommended accessories, in this oven

when not in use.

19. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the

oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

The Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets
UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Instructions

[] Location of Model Number Label ....................................................................................................................

[] IMPORTANT-Electrical Grounding Instructions ..............................................................................................

[] Installation ......................................................................................................................................................

[] Setting "Time of Day". ....................................................................................................................................

[] Names of Oven Parts ....................................................... :....................................................... :.......................

[] Oven Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................

User Instructions

[] Recall and Change of Settings ..........................................................................................................................

[] Regular Timer .................................................................................................................................................

[] Child Lock-Out ...............................................................................................................................................

Detailed Directions

[] Microwave Cooking ........................................................................................................................................

• Quick-Start Cooking ....................................................................................................................................

• "Hi-Power'/"Multi-Power" Cooking ............................................................................................................

• Cooking Guide for Multi-Power Settings/Wattage of Output Power ...............................................................

• Automatic Defrosting ...................................................................................................................................

• Multi-Stage Cooking ....................................................................................................................................

[] Convection Cooking .......................................................................................................................................

• Convection Cooking with Automatic Preheat ...............................................................................................

• Micro/Convection Combination Cooking .....................................................................................................

• Automatic Cooking ......................................................................................................................................

• Convenience ...........................................................................................................................................

• Roast .......................................................................................................................................................

• Bake ........................................................................................................................................................

• Multi-Stage Cooking ....................................................................................................................................

Specifications/Wattage/Cavity Size ........................................................................................................................

Questions and Answers .........................................................................................................................................

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................

Oven Utensils Guide .............................................................................................................................................

Before Calling for Service ......................................................................................................................................

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SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN
USE AND CARE MANUAL-

MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS

Advice on the use and care of Sears appliances is always available at

your nearest Sears store. When seeking information, be sure you have
the complete model number which is located on the plastic label.
See below for its location.

MODEL NUMBER
To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will require the

complete model number of your microwave/convection oven. The number is on the inner
left side of the control panel. (You must open the door to see the number).

The number will look like this: 564.8000000.

* KENMORE is a registered trademark of Sears, Roebuck and Co..

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IMPORTANT- ELEC-

INSTALLATION

TRICAL GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing ai_escape wire for the elec-
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord hav-

ing a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.

WARNING - Improper use of thegrounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or Sears Service Depart-
ment if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping

over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appli-
ance*, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-
type 3 wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or

tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally. The electrical power cord
must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in
any way.

*NOTE: This oven draws a 13.5-ampere electrical
current on 120 volts.

Install your oven by following these four simple steps:

Step 1:
Step 2:

Step 3:

Step4: When your microwave/convection oven is

NOTE:

Remove all packing material and accessories.
Place the oven in the level location of your

choice, but make sure there is at least 4 inches
of space on the top of the oven and 5 inches of

space on the both sides of the oven for proper
ventilation.

Top of the oven should be kept clear and the
plastic feet must be kept on the oven so there is

air flow ventilation. The exhaust vents are at
the top of the oven. "DO NOT place any ob-

jects such as books, papers, or cooking

accessories over the top of the exhaust
vents." Blocking the vents can damage

the oven.

Plug your oven into a Standard 120 volt/60 Hz
household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuits

is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave/
convection oven is the only appliance on the

circuit.

plugged in for the first time or when power re-
sumes after a power interruption, the numbers
in.the display window will show "0:00" plus the
hours and minutes that have elapsed since the
oven was plugged in or the power was restored.

This means that the TIME OF DAY clock must
be set. Refer to "Setting Time of Day" below.

If your oven does not operate properly, unplug
the oven from the 120 volt/60 Hz household

outlet and then plug it back in.

This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any
circuit other than a 120 volt/60 Hz AC
circuit.

This oven is not designed for a built-in
use.

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND
GROUNDED OUTLET

Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug

Allow 4 inches of space on the top of the oven and
5 inches of space on both sides of oven.

SETTING TIME OF DAY

• Touch STOP/CLEAR.

• Touch "Q "TIME OF DAY PAD.

• Touch numbers indicating the correct time.

• Touch "Q " TIME OF DAY PAD.

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS

Exhaust vents
See-through --

door

Easy-clean stainless steel cavity
Keep the cavity bottom clean for

smooth movement of the turntable.

Turntable shaft

Safety interlock system
Door release button

Opens door when pushed.

Metal turntable
Place the turntable in the center of

the cavity bottom on top of the roller
rest. Turn carefully until turntable

locks over shaft.
Roller rest

Place the roller rest on the cavity bot-

tom to support the turntable before

placing the turntable on top.

Metal rack

Used for convection and micro/con-

vection combination cooking.

Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven and all items from the shipping carton. Your oven will be
packed with the following items:

• Metal Turntable ............................................................................................................................................ I each

Roller Rest .................................................................................................................................................... I each

Metal Rack .................................................................................................................................................... I each

Use & Care Manual ....................................................................................................................................... I each

Cookbook ..................................................................................................................................................... I each

"Easy Use Chart" Card .................................................................................................................................. I each

Metal Turntable

I. Place metal turntable on roller rest securely. Do not

operate the oven without the metal turntable.

2. Only use the metal turntable specifically designed for
this oven. Do not substitute any other metal turntable.

3. If metal turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning
or placing in water.

4. Metal turntable can turn in either direction.

5. If food or utensil on metal turntable touches oven
walls causing the turntable to stop moving, the turn-

table will automatically rotate in opposite direction.
This is normal.

.

Do not cook directly on metal turntable when per-
forming microwave cooking. Always place food in a

microproof dish, or on a rack set in a microproof dish.
For micro/convection combination cooking, place

meats and poultry on a microproof and heatproof
rack set in a microproof and heatproof dish. Place

dish on metal turntable.

Metal Rack

I. The metal rack may get hot during cooking. Pot hold-

ers may be needed to remove rack after cooking.

2. Do not use browning dishes on metal rack.

3. To prevent magnetron failure:

• Do not use foil or metal containers directly on the
metal rack when using the microwave or micro/
convection combination cooking.

• Do not place the metal rack directly on the floor of
the oven. Always place rack on the turntable.

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

Indicator Lights - Micro, Com bo,_

Convec and Auto Defrost lights i_:li- _',_
cate which cooking operation is being _x_

used. - x

Display Window - Used to show:

• Time of Day .

• Cooking Time _'""

• Microwave Cooking Power Level

• Oven Temperature

• Auto Cook (AI-1 - A3-2)

• Auto Defrost (dEFI,dEF2,dEF3)

• Weight of Food (pound,ounce)

• Doneness (H, L)

• End, PAUS (Pause)
It also functions as countdown timer Or

temperature indicator when cooking.

Micro m Used in setting Microwave /
Cooking mode.

J

Convec m Used in setting Convection /
Cooking mode.

Auto Defrost Selection m Used in /
setting Auto Defrost feature.

Time of Day Pad _ Used in setting

Time of Day and Child Lock-Out. I

Stop/Clear -- Used to stop oven dur-
ing cooking and clear all entries except

Time of Day.

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Step Lights m When cooking stages

are set, lights will go on indicating the
stage in which your oven is cooking.

Pause Light -- Shows oven will
pause between the stages in Auto De-

frost and Auto Cook.

Weight Lights _ When Conven-
ience, Roast or Auto Defrost is set, light
will flash to let you know to enter the
weight of the food.

Auto Cook _ Used in setting Auto
Cook feature.

Combo -- Used in setting Micro/Con-

vection Combination Cooking mode.

Low/High Pads m Used to select
Doneness (Auto Cook), power levels

(Microwave Cooking), and tempera-

ture (Convection and Micro/Convec-
tion Combination Cooking).

Quick On _ Used in setting quick

start cooking at HI Power.

Numbers -- Used to enter the Time

of Day, Cooking Times, Recipe Num-

ber of Auto Course, and Weight of

Food.

Start -- Starts the Oven.

NOTE: A "beep" tone sounds when a "pad" on the

control panel is touched, to indicate a setting has
been entered.

RECALL AND CHANGE OF SETTINGS

To recall (check) a setting while the oven is operating, follow the directions below.

• To recall TIME OF DAY while the oven is running, touch "Q " PAD. It will show momentarily in the display window.

• To check the cooking power level during microwave cooking, touch MICRO.

• To check the oven temperature during convection or micro/convection combination cooking, touch the pad that indi-
cates which cooking operation is being used.

To change a setting, follow the directions below.

• To change a setting BEFORE you start the oven, touch STOP/CLEAR once and reset your desired sequence. To clear
AFTER you have started the oven, touch STOP/CLEAR twice and reset desired sequence.

REGULAR TIMER

Your oven also has a timer that can be used for non-cooking functions. When used as a regular timer, the oven is not

running. The timer is simply counting down in seconds.
For detailed instructions on using this timer, see below.

To use the Regular Timer feature:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch MICRO.

3. Continue holding "_" PAD until "P 0" appears in display window.

4. Touch the numbers for the amount of time desired.

5. Touch START. The time will begin counting down in the display window with no cooking or heating in the oven.
A tone will sound and the word "End" will show in the display window for 2 seconds when the time is over.

CHILD LOCK-OUT

Your oven has a "Child Lock-Out" feature to prevent a playful or accidental running of the oven by a child.

After this feature is set, the display will return to the Time of Day.
The oven cannot be programmed to cook even though the pads for a cooking function may be touched accidentally after
this feature is set. The display window will show "E". To correct, touch STOP/CLEAR then the display window will return
to the Time of Day.
For setting this Child Lock-Out feature, see below.

To set:

I. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch "G " TIME OF DAY PAD.

3. Touch "9" four times.

4. Touch START.
(Time of Day will return to the display window.)

To cancel:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch "G "TIME OF DAY PAD.

3. Touch "7" four times.

4. Touch START.
(Time of Day will return to the display window.)

QUICK-START COOKING (HI-power only)

This feature was designed for simple setting of the oven with convenience cooking and/or reheating in mind. To set,
simply touch the "QUICK-ON" pad, and touch a number pad from i to 9. The oven starts instantly.

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Touch STOP/CLAER. Place food in oven, then close
the door.

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Touch QUICK-ON.

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cooking time in minutes.
The oven will begin to cook on Hl-power.
EXAMPLE: To set I minute, touch "1."

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NOTE: To stir or rearrange food during cooking, simply

open the door; stir or rearrange and close the door.

Touch "START".
The oven will automatically continue to count down the

remaining amount of time left in the display window.

QUICK-START REHEATING GUIDE

This guide shows the food items and some special notes for reheating with "Quick-start" feature.

Food

BEVERAGES

Water Based

Milk Based

Broth-based soups
Cream-based soups

Sandwich

Cooked pizza,
10 inches

cut in 8 portions
Casseroles

MEAT

Sliced thin

Sliced thick
Barbecued beef, chili,

stews, hash, etc.
Hamburgers, Meat loaf

slices, Sausage patties

POULTRY

Chicken pieces

Creamed chicken
Chicken. turkey, sliced

SEAFOOD

Shrimp, crab, or scallops in

sauce, frozen

Amount Time Special Notes

I cup

2 cups
I cup
2 cups

103/4-oz. can
103/4-oz. can

1-2

-i2 wedges
4 wedges

whole

I qt. (4 cups)

3-5 oz.

1-2 min
3-4 min
2 min
3 min
3-4 min
4-5 min

I min
2 min

2-3 min
4-5 min

5-7 min

1 min

Heat uncovered. Use 6 to 8-ounce cup.

Use 11/2-quart casserole. Cover.
Use 11/2-quart casserole. Cover.

Place on paper plate or towels.
Place on paper towels or paper plate or leave in

uncovered cardboard box, points toward center.

Cover. Stir once.

Heat on microproof plate, covered with waxed

paper.
I/2"-I" thick -
16-oz. can

2 min
4-5 rain

Place in microproof dish. Cover. Stir halfway

through cooking time.
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2 servings
4 servings

1

2
4
6

101/2-oz. can

3-5 oz.

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2-3 rain
4-5 min

I min

1-2 min
2-3 min
4-6 min

3-4 min

1-2 min

Place on microproof plate. Cover with paper

towel. Turn over once.

Heat on microproof plate. Cover with waxed

paper. Iffried, cover with paper towel.

Cover. Stir once.
Heat on microproof plate. Cover with waxed

paper.

61/2 OZ.

4-6 min

Pierce pouch and place on microproof plate.
Flex pouch to mix halfway through cooking time.

Seafood or fish

casseroles, frozen

SIDE DISHES

Rice, Pasta

Vegetables, frozen in pouch

Mashed potatoes, instant

Canned vegetables

Pudding and pie filling
mix

16 OZ.

3/4cup

I-2 cups
10-12 oz.

4 servings

(31/2-oz. packet)

8 oz.

15 oz.
17 oz.

31/4oz.

5-7 min

I min
2 min
5-8 min

5-7 min

1-2 min
2-3 min

3-4 min
6-7 min

Remove from package to l-quart microproof
casserole. Cover. Stir once during cooking.

Heat in microproof casserole, covered tightly
with plastic wrap.
Pierce pouch. Place on microproof plate.
Flex halfway through cooking time to mix.

Follow package directions. Reduce liquid by 1
tablespoon.

Use 4-cup microproof casserole, covered.
Stir once.

Follow package directions. Stir once.
Use 4-cup glass measure.

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"HI-POWER"/"MULTI-POWER" COOKING

"HI" gives the highest cooking power possible with your oven. It is the recommended setting for cooking foods with high
moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture. Many foods need
slower cooking (at less than full power) in order to give you the best results. In addition to "HI" there are ten multi-power

settings. The cookbook tells you which power setting is recommended for the food being cooked.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Place food in oven, then close
the door.

2. Touch MICRO.

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3. Touch "_" PAD for desired cooking power level.
EXAMPLE: To set power level 80, touch "_" PAD

twice.

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NOTE: When using the LOW/HIGH PADS to change
power levels you can touch them once, or twice, etc., or
you can touch and hold the pad. The display window
will show the power levels changing automatically.

It is not necessary to touch "_" PAD when cooking

with the highest power ("HI"). To set "HI-POWER"
cooking, skip step 3 above.

4. Touch numbers for desired cooking time.
EXAMPLE: To set 3-I/2 minutes, touch "3", "3" and

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COOKING GUIDE FOR "MULTI-POWER"
SETTINGS

The "Multi-Power" feature lets you cook at the best

power level for the food being cooked.

POWER POWER MICROWAVE

LEVEL SETFINGS

10 WARM • Softening cream cheese 180 watts

20 LOW • Softening chocolate 250 watts

30 DEFROST • Thawing meat, poultry, 320 watts

40 BRAISE • Cooking less tender cuts 390 watts

50 SIMMER • Cooking stews and 465 watts

EXAMPLES OUTPUT

POWER*

• Heating breads, rolls,
tacos

and seafood

• Completing the cooking
cycle of casseroles,

stews, and some sauces

of meat in liquid or slow
cooking dishes

soups after bringing to a
boil

60 BAKE • Cooking scrambled eggs 535 watts

70 ROAST • Cooking rump roast, 605 watts

80 REHEAT • Reheating precooked or 675 watts

90 SAUTI_- • Cooking onions, celery 745 watts

i00 (HI) MAX • Cooking poultry, fish, 815 watts

POWER vegetables, and most

ham, veal, and lamb

prepared food quickly

and green peppers
quickly

casseroles

• Preheating the browning
dish: boiling water

*Approximate watts as measured by IEC-705 Test Pro-

cedure.

MICRO COMBOCONVEC lb. oz.

Remember, the timer is a digital clock that is divided
into 60 seconds. Therefore, 1/2minute is equal to 30

seconds. Touch 30 and not 50 (as with a calculator)
to indicate 1/2.

NOTE: Although we recommend entering the power
level first when setting the microwave oven, you can en-

ter the time first and then enter the power level.

5. Touch START.

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FAST DEFROST

Your oven is equipped with an Auto Defrost system

which is the best defrost method for this oven.
FAST DEFROST is explained in order to show other de-

frosting possibilities.
To speed up the defrosting of dense food items over 1
lb., start on "HI" then reduce to the 30 (DEFROST) set-

ting.

I. Microwave on "HI" for 1-2 minutes per pound of

dense food items.

2. Then Microwave on 30 (DEFROST) for 3 minutes per
pound or until food is thawed. Defrosting time will be

greatly reduced.

AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING

Three automatic defrosting courses are preset in the oven. The "Auto Defrost" feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for most frozen foods. Refer to cookbook for detailed instructions.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Place food in oven, then close
the door.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

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3. Touch number (single digit 1-3) to select the appro-
priate defrosting course.
EXAMPLE: To select MEAT, touch "1."

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4. Enter the weight of your food in decimal increments
from 0.1 pounds to 12.9 pounds.
EXAMPLE: To set 2 pounds, touch "2" and then

"0."

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Remember to convert ounces to tenths of a pound.
For example, to defrost 2 pounds 8 ounces, touch
number keys "2" and "5" for 2.5 pounds.

NOTE: It is not necessary to enter the food weight when
defrosting one pound of food. Unless changed, the Auto

Defrost feature is automatically set for one pound.

5. Touch START.

AUTO DEFROST COURSE CHART

COURSE #
DEFROST 1

(DEF 1)

MEAT

DEFROST 2

(DEF2)

POULTRY

DEFROST 3

(DEF 3)

FISH

FOOD BASE;DEFROST TIME AMOUNT

BEEF, LAMB, llb 9min. 0.I to3.2
PORK, VEAL, Ibs.

VARIETY 3.3 to 9.9
MEAT 13 min. Ibs.

CHICKEN,
CORNISH

HENS,
DUCKLING,

TURKEY
FISH, i Ib

SEAFOOD

Q'TY PER BASE Q'TY

IIb 0.1 to 6.7

14-I/4 min. Ibs.

9-I/4 min. Ibs.
13-I/2 min. 0.1 to9.9

6.8 to 12.9

Ibs.

AUTO DEFROST INSTRUCTIONS

• The benefit of the Auto Defrost feature is automatic

setting and control of defrosting, but just like conven-
tional defrosting, you must check the food during the
defrosting time.

To check the food "Pause" is preset in the Auto De-
frost cycle.

Turn over, separate or rearrange food items per
cookbook instructions when the word "PAUS" ap-

pears in,the display window.

• For best results, remove fish/seafood/meat/poultry

from its original paper or plastic packaging (wrapper).
Otherwise, the packaging will hold steam and juices
close to the food which can cause the outer surface of

the food to cook.

• When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the food,

defrost the wrapped food for about a quarter of the
total defrost time. The total defrost time will be dis-

played at the beginning of the defrost cycle. Remove
the food from the oven and remove the wrap from

the food.

• Place food in a shallow microproof baking dish or mi-

crowave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.

• Standing time is included in the Auto Defrost courses.

6. At the pause, follow the cookbook instructions for

separating, rearranging, covering and turning over.

NOTE: If the oven door is not opened during the pause
time segment, the oven will restart automatically after 5

minutes. Because turning, separating, etc. are usually
necessary for proper defrosting and cooking, follow

steps I thru 7 for best results.

7. After turning over, separating the food, etc., touch
START.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The defrost power setting
(power level 30 DEFROST) should not be confused with
this "Auto Defrost" feature. The defrost cooking level is a
low-energy setting used to cook foods that need slow,
gentle cooking. Also use the defrost cooking level to
thaw small ground beef patties, bacon and bread items.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

Multi-stage cooking allows you to set the oven to cook in one stage at a certain power level for a chosen time and then in a
second and a third stage at a different power level for a chosen time.

First Stage (30 minutes, Power level "HI")

I. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Place food in oven, then close

the door.

. Touch MICRO.

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3. Set 30 minutes by touching "3" then "0"three times.

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The first stage has been set.

Second Stage (60 minutes, Power level 50 "SIMMER")

4. Touch MICRO.

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Third Stage (15 minutes, Power level 20 "LOW")

7. Touch MICRO.

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8. To set power level 20, touch and HOLD "_" PAD
until "P 20" appears in the display window.

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9. To set 15 minutes, touch "1", "5" then "0" twice.

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The third stage has been set.

lO.Touch START for three stage cooking.

MICRO COMBOCONIC lb. OZ.

5. To set power level 50, touch and HOLD "_" PAD

until "P 50" appears in the display window.

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6. To set 60 minutes, touch "6" then "0" three times.

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The second stage has been set.

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING WITH AUTO

DEFROST
If you want to cook after using the Auto Defrost cycle,

first set the Auto Defrost, then follow the instructions

above numbered 2-10. The cooking process can be set

for up to four stages when Auto Defrost is set as the first
stage.

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CONVECTION COOKING

The convection cooking will be best used for items like souffles, breads, pizza, and also for meat and fish.
No special techniques are required to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking. Because convection cooking
has increased efficiency due to the fan-circulated hot air, you may need to decrease conventional cooking temperatures by

25°F. This is the only difference between conventional and convection cooking.
When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat the empty oven

just as you do the conventional, oven. However, heavier dense foods such as meats, casseroles, poultry can be started

without preheating.
All heatproof cookware Ormetal utensils may be used in convection cooking.

Since various foods benefit from the use of the rack in addition to the turntable, we have made recommendations below.
The foods listed can be placed directly on the metal rack with a heatproof plate placed below to catch the drippings.

Metal Turntable

Metal Rack

(on turntable) Steak, Hamburger Patty, Pork Chops, Chicken Pieces

Metal Turntable

Beef Roast, Leg of Lamb, Whole Chicken, Pie, Biscuits, Cookies, Souffl_

Metal Rack (on turntable)

NOTE: When using the metal rack always
place the rack on the turntable.

BAKING PAN/METAL UTENSILS
Any Pizza Pan with less than a 12-inch diameter can be used with this oven.

METAL UTENSILS should only be used in convection cooking. Metal utensils should be placed on the rnetaM
turntable or metal rack. Never use metal utensils for microwave or micro/convection combination cooking.

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CONVECTION COOKING WITH AUTOMATIC

PREHEAT

An Automatic preheating temperature of 350°F for con-
vection cooking has been preset into the oven. Other
temperatures can be set in 25 degree increments.

To use Automatic Preheat

I. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CONVEC.

3. Touch START.
The oven will automatically start preheating to

350°F. *

To set a temperature different than 350°F.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CONVEC.

3. Touch "_" or "_" PAD to select desired tempera-
ture.

4. Touch START.*

EXAMPLE: To preheat the oven to 400°F and to set
cooking time.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

STOP

CLEAR

2. Touch CONVEC.

DEF STEP1STEP2STEP3 PAUSE

6. Touch START. *

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After the oven reaches the preheat temperature a

"beep" tone will sound. The oven is now preheated.

7. Open oven door. "PAUS" appears in display window.
Place food in oven. Close door. Touch START again.

TIPS

• Place the food inside the preheated oven quickly.
If the door is open left too long, the heated air will
escape and the temperature will drop.

• When preheating is completed, a pulsating "beep"
tone will sound until oven door is opened or 30 min-
utes have elapsed.

• Use pot holders whenever removing food, turntable,
rack, etc. from the oven.

MICRO COMBOCONVEC lb. oz.

3. Touch ",_" PAD twice or touch and HOLD until
400F appears in the display window.

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4. Touch CONVEC.

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5. Set the convection cooking time by touching the cor-

responding numbers.
EXAMPLE: To set 45 minutes, touch "4", "5", and

"0" twice.

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The temperature selected in the preheat stage (first
stage) will be maintained in the convection cooking

stage (second stage): However, if a third stage is used
and a temperature other than 350°F is desired, the
oven temperature must be set for this third stage.

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WARNING: The temperature in the oven is quite
high.

Always use pot holders. Never remove items from
oven or touch walls, turntable, etc. with bare hands.

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REMEMBER: The oven temperature of 350°F is
preset into the oven. It is not necessary to touch "_"

or "_" PAD unless a different oven temperature is
desired.

* While the oven preheats, the temperature appears in

the display window in 25°F increments. Until the oven
temperature reaches 225°F, the display window shows

200F.

MICRO/CONVECTION COMBINATION COOKING

With the Micro/Convection Combination, cooking is
done by both microwave and hot air, this combination
cooking provides you with the speed of microwaving

and the browning capabilities of c.c.c_nvectioncooking.

To use Micro/Convection Combination Cooking:

I. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

.........CLE._.a.........

STOP I

2. Touch COMBO.

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3. Set the desired oven temperature, ifdifferent than the

preset 350°F.

EXAMPLE: To set 275°F, touch and HOLD "_5;'"

PAD until 275F appears in display window.

DEFSEP1STEP2STEP3PAUSE

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4. Set the desired cooking time by touching the corre-
sponding numbers.

EXAMPLE: To set 16 minutes and 30 seconds,

touch numbers "1", "6", "3" and "0."

DEF STEP| STEP2STEP3 PAUSE

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TIPS

• Place the food inside the preheated oven quickly.

While the door is left open, the heated air will escape
and the temperature will drop.

e Use pot holders whenever removing food, turntable,

rack, etc. from the oven.
WARNING: The temperature in the oven is quite

high.
Always use pot holders. Never remove items from
oven or touch walls, turntable, etc. with bare hands.

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REMEMBER: The oven temperature of 350°F is
preset into the oven. It isnot necessary to touch "_'"
or "_" PAD unless a different oven temperature is

desired.

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5. Touch START.

NOTE: If you wish to preheat the oven for Micro/
Convection Combination Cooking, follow the steps
given in the EXAMPLE for preheating and convection
cooking on page 14 (1 - 3). For step 4 touch COMBO.
Set the combination cooking time the same as you
would for the convection cooking time. Touch START.

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AUTOMATIC COOKING

The oven contains 3 preset courses: CONVENIENCE, ROAST and BAKE. Each course has 2 recipes preset into the oven
for cooking, roasting or baking in these categories. The times, temperatures and power levels for these recipes cannot be
changed. However, "_57'' and "_" PADS can be used to control doneness of a particular recipe. For the CONVENIENCE
and ROAST courses, the weight of the food needs to be entered.

CONVENIENCE

Foods and instructions for use with this feature are listed in the Convenience Course Chart below.

CONVENIENCE COURSE CHART

RECIPE #

RECIPE1

FROZEN
POTATOES

RECIPE 2

FRIED
CHICKEN

French Fries, Tater Tots, Potato Patties

Crinkle Cut French Fries

Frozen Fried Chicken, regular-size
pieces and snack-size pieces (nuggets,
chunks, patties, "wingettes", etc.)

FOOD AMOUNT

Place on metal pizza baking pan.

Place on metal
Use HIGH "_/-_" Doneness setting.

Place on metal pizza baking pan or 9-inch

baking dish.

For unusually large regular-size pieces, use
HIGH "_-," Doneness setting.

SPECIAL NOTES

I to 24 oz.

_pizza baking pan.

I to 24 oz.

To use a recipe in the Convenience Course, follow
these steps:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

.........%.E..'t,.._........

STOP I

2. Touch CONVENIENCE. "AI" appears in the display

window.

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3. Touch number for recipe desired.

EXAMPLE: To heat Frozen Fried Chicken, touch

"2." "A1-2" appears in the display window and the

light above "oz." will flash.

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4. Enter the weight of the food.

EXAMPLE: To enter 12 ounces, touch "1" then "2."

"12" will appear in the display window and the light

above "oz." will stop flashing and remain on.

5. If you want to select your favorite doneness, touch

the "_" or "_" PAD. This will decrease or in-

crease the time, as indicated.
EXAMPLE: For very large size pieces of Fried

Chicken, touch "_',." "H" appears in the display

window.

MICROCOMBOCONVEC lb. OZ.

NOTE: Medium doneness is set automatically, unless

you touch the "_"or "/_," PAD.

6. Touch START.

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REMEMBER: Convert pounds to ounces.
EXAMPLE: 1 pound equals 16 ounces, 1-I/2 pounds

equals 24 ounces.

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AUTOMATIC COOKING (Continued)

ROAST

Foods and instructions for use with this feature are listed in the Roast Course Chart below.

ROAST COURSE CHART

RECIPE # FOOD SELECT STANDING

BEEF Rib, Rump,

RECIPE 1

BEEF

CHICKEN Whole,

: Tenderloin

Rare
Medium

Well-done

2-4 it_sl

Pieces

CORNISH Whole NO Turn over. Place hens breast-side down on 5-10 min.
HENS microproof and heatproof roasting rack.

RECIPE 2

POULTRY

DUCKLING Whole, NO Turn over. Place duckling breast-side down on 10-20 rnin.

4-6 Ibs. microproof and heatproof roasting

TURKEY Whole, NO Turn over. I0-20rain.

over 8 Ibs.

Breast,

3-4 Ibs.

Parts

PADS AT PAUSE SPECIAL NOTES TIME

10-20 min.

10-20 min.

10-20 min.

5-10 min.

LOW

NO

HIGH

NO

NO

HIGH

HIGH

Turn over.

Turnover.

Turnover.

Turnover.

Turnover.

Use a microproof and heatproof
roasting rack.

Place chicken breast-side down on
microproof and heatproof roasting

rack.

Use metal rack. Use a microproof and
heatproof dish with trivet.

Start skin-side down.

rack.

Place turkey breast-side down on
microproof and heatproof roasting

rack.
Place tdrkey skin-side down on

microproof and heatproof roasting
rack.

Use metal rack. Use a microproof and
heatproof dish with trivet.

Start skin-side down.

NOTE: For BEEF, minimum weight is I lb., maximum weight is 5.9 Ibs.

For POULTRY, minimum weight is I lb., maximum weight is 12.9 Ibs.

To use a recipe in the Roast Course, follow these
steps:

I. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

:::::::::::::::::::::

2. Touch ROAST. "A2" will appear in the display

window. _F s'_P1 s'_P2 S_R3 PAUSE

5. To select rare or well-done, touch "_" or "_"

PAD.
EXAMPLE: For rare beef, touch "_." "L" appears
in display window. 0ER BTEPIS_P2 STY'3 PAUSE

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3. Touch number for recipe desired.
EXAMPLE: To cook Beef touch "1." "A2-1"

appears in display window and the light above "lb."

will flash. O_R STEP1 STEP2STEP3 PAUSE

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4. Enter the weight of the food.
EXAMPLE: To enter 4-1/2 pounds, touch "4" and

then "5." "4.5" appears in display window and the
light above "lb." will stop flashing and remain on.

NOTE: Medium doneness is set automatically unless
you touch the "_" or "_" PAD.

6. Touch START.

IMPORTANT: Only tenths of a pound can be entered
so 1.75 Ibs. would be entered as 1.8 Ibs. Whole pounds
are shown to the left of the decimal point, tenths of a
pound are shown to the right of the decimal point.

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AUTOMATIC COOKING (Continued)

BAKE

Foods and instructions for use with this feature are listed in the Bake Course Chart below.

BAKE COURSE CHART

RECIPE #

RECIPE 1

LAYER CAKE

RECIPE 2 ANGEL FOOD Angel Food Cake mix, regular or Follow package directions.

ANGEL CAKE CAKE flavored. Use turntable. Use 10-inch tube pan.

* BUNDT is a Registered Trademark of Northland Aluminum Products, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
** Place a microproof and heatproof dish or plate between metal BUNDT* pan and turntable.

LAYER CAKE

BUNDT*CAKE
(12-cup

BUNDT*pan)

COURSE FOODS

Layer cake mixes: yellow, white,
chocolate, flavored, etc.

Use cake mix especially for 12-cup
BUNDT* pan or follow recipe on layer
cake package for 12-cup BUNDT* pan.

Follow package directions.
Do one layer at a time. Use turntable.

Use 8 or 9-inch metal or glass cake
pan.

The LOW "_" or HIGH "_" PAD

can be used to decrease or increase
bake time.

Follow package directions.
Use turntable.

Use metal 12-cup BUNDT* cake
pan**.

For microproof/heatproof 12-cup
BUNDT* pan, use HIGH "_"

doneness setting.
The LOW "_y'" or HIGH "_" PAD

can be used to decrease or increase
bake time.

SPECIAL NOTES

To use a recipe in the Bake Course, follow these
steps:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

.........%.E._.a........

STOP I

2. Touch BAKE. "A3" appears in display window.

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3. Touch number for recipe desired.
EXAMPLE: To cook a layer cake, touch "1." "A3-1"

appears in display window.

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4. If you need to select doneness, touch "_y'" or "/_."
PAD.

EXAMPLE: To bake a BUNDT* cake with micro-

proof/heatproof 12-cup BUNDT* pan, touch "_"

PAD. "H" appears in display window.

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NOTE: Medium doneness is set automatically, unless

you touch the "_'" or "_' PAD.

5. Touch START.

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

In three-stage cooking, different modes of cooking can be combined for sequential cooking. For example, to bake a casse-
role, preheating is the Ist stage, Convection Cooking is the 2nd stage and Micro/Convection Combination Cooking is the
3rd stage.

First Stage

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CONVEC.

_F S_P_ S_P2 S_P3 PAUSE

6. Set the desired time for 3rd stage cooking.
EXAMPLE: Enter 6 minutes, by touching numbers

"6", "0" and "0." "600" will show in the display win-

dow.

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NOTE: Since the
case, the temperature need not be entered since this

temperature is preset in the oven.

Second Stage

3. Touch CONVEC.

4. Set the desired time for 2nd stage cooking.
EXAMPLE: Enter 25 minutes, by touching numbers

"2", "5", "0" and "0." "2500" will show in the display

window.

oven temperature is 350°F in this

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NOTE: During convection cooking, the oven keeps the
same temperature in second stage as for preheating. If,
however, the third stage is used, and a temperature
other than 350°F is desired, the oven temperature must
be set in third stage.

7. Touch START.

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When the temperature reaches 350°F, "350F" shows
in the display window and a "beep" tone will sound
to indicate that the preheating time is over.

8. The "beep" sound stops when the door is opened.
Place the food in the oven and close the door quickly.
The word "PAUS" flashes in the display window.

9. Touch START.

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Third Stage

5. Touch COMBO.

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The 25 minutes will now count down and the next
stage will start automatically.

IMPORTANT: Since oven gets hot during cooking, use
pot holders to remove food, turntable, rack, etc. from
oven cavity.

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SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SOURCE

POWER CONSUMPTION
OUTPUT POWER
OUTER DIMENSIONS
CAVITY DIMENSIONS
CAVITY VOLUME

NET WEIGHT

NOTE: This oven is made for use only in U.S.A. 19

: 120V/60Hz only
:Microwave 1550W, Convection 1550W

: Microwave 815W (IEC-705 Test Procedure), Convection 1500W
: 23-V{' (W) x 18-V8"(D) x 153/16" (H)

: 15-3/4" (W) × 15-1/8 '' (D) x 9-7/16'' (H)
: 1.3 Cu.Ft.
: 55 lbs.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OPERATION

Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow during cooking or when the oven door is open?

A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Perhaps:

• Door is not closed and locked. Push doorfirmly to be sure that door is locked properly.

• The light bulb has burned out.

Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave/convection oven has been designed to vent this steam

out of the top vent.

Q.

Why does the oven not work or stop during cooking?

A.

Objects that block the exhaust vents cause the oven thermostat to shut off the oven power until the interior compo-

nents have cooled.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS SUCH AS BOOKS, PAPER, OR COOKING ACCESSORIES OVER THE TOP

OF THE EXHAUST VENTS.

Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
A. Yes. Never run it empty or without the metal turntable for microwave or micro/convection combination cooking.

Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A. No. The metal screen bounces the energy back into the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) are made to allow light to

pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.

Q. Why does smoke come out of the exhaust vent at the top of the oven?
A. It is normal for smoke to come out of the vent during convection cooking.

Also smoke can be produced when food is over-cooked. The smoke will then come out through the vent.
Keeping the oven clean will reduce smoking during convection cooking.

Q. Why does it sometimes take so long to preheat?
A. When the oven door is opened during preheating, hot air will escape from the oven and the oven temperature will

drop, making the preheating time longer. Avoid opening the oven door during preheating, convection cooking or
micro/convection combination cooking, whenever possible.

Q. Is the moisture accumulation on the top and/or sides of the oven door normal when cooking using the micro/

convection combination method?

A. Yes, when foods with high moisture content are cooked, water beads may form on the top and/or sides of the oven

door, but will dissipate after use.

Q. Why does my oven show time counting down in the display window but no cooking is occurring?
A. The microcomputer in your oven has caused this. Simply unplug the oven and then plug it back in.

Q. When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it might not work properly. What is wrong?

A. Only when the oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the microcom-

puter used in the oven control assembly may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed.

Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet and then plug it back in. The microcomputer will be reset for

proper function thereafter.

Q. Why does the turntable sometimes rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?

A. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is normal.

If the food or utensil on the turntable touches oven walls, causing the turntable to stop moving, the turntable will
automatically rotate in opposite direction.

Q Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the oven is turned on?

A. This noise occurs when the roller rest and oven bottom are dirty.

Frequent cleaning of these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Continued)

FOODS

Q. What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot?
A. A hard, dry, brown spot shows overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A. When baking, frying or poa_c_ing eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent

this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking it.

CAUTION: Never cook eggs in the shell.

Q. Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?
A. Eggs dry out if they are overcooked. Though the same recipe is used each time, one may need to vary the cooking time

for one of these reasons: ._

• Eggs vary in size.

• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.

• The shapes of utensils vary, thereby making it necessary to vary the cooking time.

• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Q. Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven?
A. Yes, if using one of the two methods described below.

(1) Microwave-popping devices designed specifically for this type of microwave cooking or
(2) Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an

acceptable final product.

NOTE" In this method, pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn on the metal rack. We recom-

mend cooking popcorn of 3.5 oz. bag size for three minutes or less. Packaged popcorn cooked over

three minutes may show darkened areas inside the bag. For other popcorn bag sizes, follow popcorn
package directions. DO NOT POP DIRECTLY ON THE METAL TURNTABLE TO AVOID POOR

COOKING.

FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN POPPING PRODUCT
AND DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED.
IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING.

OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN AN OVEN FIRE.

CAUTION: NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN.

Q. What is wrong when three potatoes bake thoroughly and the fourth one is still not cooked?
A. The fourth potato may be slightly heavier than the others and should be cooked 30 to 60 seconds longer.

Remember to allow space around each potato when baking. Also, for more even cooking, put potatoes in a circle.

Q. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?
A. The peeling has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple

during cooking. As in regular cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process.

Q. How are boil-overs avoided?
A. When cooking foods that tend to boil over, use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open the oven door or

touch STOP/CLEAR, the food will stop boiling. (Remember to touch START again after closing the door to restart the
cooking cycle.)

Q. Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?
A. Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly throughout for a few moments after the actual microwave oven

cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the food.

Q. Why is an additional time required for cooking food stored in refrigerator?
A. As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time. More time is needed to cook food

just taken out of a refrigerator versus food at a room temperature.

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CARE AND CLEANING

• The oven should be turned off and cooled before cleaning.

• The oven cavity is made of stainless steel and should be cleaned with a detergent such as fantastik ®, Soft Scrub ® or MR.

Clean ®. After convection cooking in particular, the interior of the oven may be stained with spattered oil. It is recom-
mended that the oven be cleaned each time after use before the oil spatters harden and become difficult to remove. Do
not use rough or scratchy pads or cleaners.

• For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease

build-up. Wipe both often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use rough powders or pads.

• If the control panel becomes wet, clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on control panel.
Avoid the use of excess water. When cleaning the control panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally
turning on. After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR. This will clear any entries that might have been
entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

REMOVABLE PARTS

• It is occasionally necessary to remove the metal turntable for cleaning. Wipe up spillovers with paper towel or cloth

before removal of the metal turntable.
NOTE: When metal turntable is removed for cleaning, water or food particles should not be allowed to spill into the

opening in the center of the oven bottom.

• Metal turntable and metal rack should be washed in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are
clean,rinse well, and dry with a soft cloth. Never use rough cleaning powders, steel wool or rough cleaning pads.

NOTE: Cool metal turntable and metal rack completely before washing.

• The roller rest and oven cavity bottom should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the oven bottom surface with mild detergent water and dry.
The roller rest may be washed in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth.

OVEN UTENSILS GUIDE

A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave/convection oven. For your safety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list

below is a general

Material

Ceramic & Glass

China
Pottery

Plastic

Metal Metal Baking Pan

Paper Cups, Plates, Towels
Waxed Paper

Wood

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luide for you to select utensils and materials.

Utensils

Coming Ware
Heat resistant Glassware

Glassware with metal decoration
Lead Glass

Without metal decoration
Without metal glaze

Regular Oven Heat-proof Ware
Plastic Wrap

Aluminum Foil

Microwave

Cooking

YES
YES

NO
NO

YES

YES
YES

YES

NO

*YES

YES

YES

NO

Micro/Convection

Combination Cooking

YES
YES

NO

NO
YES
YES
YES

NO

NO
YES

NO

NO

NO

Convection

Cooking

YES
YES

NO

NO
YES
YES

YES

NO

YES
YES

NO

NO

NO

YES: Utensils to use
NO: Utensils to avoid

NOTE: *Aluminum Fc
For shielding purposes c

when microwave cookir
used. See Cookbook for

shielding techniques.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your micro/convection oven fails to work properly, locate the operat-
ing problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem.

If the micro/convection oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Service Center. Sears Service Centers
are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

PROBLEM

Oven Will Not Start

"Err" display

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect Time of Day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

SOLUTION

Ispower cord plugged in?

Is door closed?

Cooking time not set. --

Use approved cookware only. --

Do not operate with oven empty.

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-- Check to see that oven ventilation
ports are not reslTicted.

-- Use correct time/cooking power level.

-- Completely defrost food.

-- Turn or stir food.

-- Reset time of day.

SEARS SERVICE

"WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL"

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because

Sears service is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you,

staffed by Sears Trained Technicians - professional technicians specifically trained on Kenmore Microwave/Convection
Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you - "We Service What We Sell!"

TO

FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN, BUY A SEARS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Sears Microwave/Convection Ovens are designed,
manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation.

Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to

time. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is more than
an extension of the Warranty.
Itprovides complete protection from unexpected repair bills
and undue inconvenience. It assures you of maximum

efficiency from your Microwave/Convection Oven.

Here's a comparative Warranty and Maintenance

Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears
Microwave/Convection Oven Maintenance Agreement.

YEARS OF OWNERSHIP 2nd Yr.

COVERAGE 1st Yr. thru

I. Replacement of defective W MA

parts other than
magnelron

2. Replacement of W W
magnetron

3. Annual preventative MA MA
maintenance check at

your request

W-WARRANTY

MA-MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

5th Yr.

Contact your Sears salesperson or local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

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WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRA_rY ON

MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN

FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, IF THIS KENMORE

MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN FAILS DUE TO A DEFECT IN
MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SEARS WILL REPAIR IT, FREE OF

CHARGE.

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE MAGNETRON

FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, IF THE
MAGNETRON IN THIS KENMORE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN

FALLSDUE TO A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SEARS
WILL REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY COVERAGE APPLIES ONLY TO
MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVENS WHICH ARE USED FOR PRIVATE
HOUSHOLD PURPOSES.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY

CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE
CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN
THE UNITED STATES.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU

MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
DEPT. 731CR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL. 60684

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60684, U.S.A.

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