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ISearsl
USE& CARE
MANUAL
STOCK NO.
86951
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
Kenmore
Serial No. found on
the label on cabinet
back.
MICRO/C O NVECTION
OVEN
Model No.
Serial No.
Use and Care
Retain this information
for future reference.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60684, U.S.A.
12808
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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 t0"defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) DO NOT PLACE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to appliance. excessive microwave energy: 11. Do not use outdoors. 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS. General Instructions [] Location of Model Number Label ........................................................ 5 [] IMPORTANT -- Electrical Grounding Instructions ......................................... 6 [] Installation ............................................................................ 7 [] Setting "Time of Day'! ............................................................................ 7 [] Names of Oven Parts ..................................................
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SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN USE AND CARE MANUAL"-- MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears. Please read this booklet.i It takes only a few minutes --time well spent to learn how to use all of the features. 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
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IMPORTANT-- INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL GROUNDING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having 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 the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electr
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INSTALLATION Install your oven by following these four simple steps: Step I: Remove all packing material and accessories. Step 2: Place the oven in the level location of your choice, but make sure there is at least one inch of space on the top and at the rear for proper ventilation. The top of the oven should be kept clear and the plastic feet must be kept on the oven so there is air flow ventilation. An exhaust outlet is at the rear of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven. Step 3:
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NAMES OF OVEN PARTS Easy-clean stainless steel See-through door interlock system Oven d control panel handle rack ration net ,.ramic tray Iration rack Temperature probe Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven and all items from the shipping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following items: Ceramic Tray .................................................................. I each Metal Rack .................................................................... I each Temperature Pr
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL Indicator Lights -- Time, Temp, Micro, Convec, Recipe, Delay Start and Programmed Defrost lights indicate which Lights -- When cooking cooking operation is being used. stages are set, lights will go on indicating the stage in which your oven is cooking. .Display Window .u_ Used to show: Quantity Light -- When preset oTime of Day cooking is set, light indicates • Cooking Time that multiplication can be used Auto Recipe 300 in the recipe or not. ÙMicrowave Cooking Power Level eC
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL /Convec Time -- Used Convec Time -- Used " in setting Micro/Convec setting Convection Time. Cooking Time. Dehydrate Time -- Used in,,, wec Temp -- Used setting Dehydration Cooking in setting the desired Time. Micro/Convec Cooking Temperature with Temperature Oven Temp/Pre-Heat -- Used,, Probe. in setting the desired Oven Temperature, Pre-heat \ ;onvec Temp _ Used in Lto Recip Temperature or Dehydration setting the desired Convection Temperature. Cooking Temperature with Temper
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HOW THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WORKS Stirrer / Convection Fan Microwave Cooking Using the energy of microwaves only, food is heated quickly without altering the color or shape. Microwaves generated by a magnetron are uniformly distributed by the fan so that the food in the oven is heated and cooked. Microwave power can be adjusted in 99 steps, enabling the various kinds of foods to cook at most desirable cooking power for the best results. _Oven z//TTray /Magnetron Stirrer/Convection Fan Conv
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USE INSTRUCTIONS COOKING GUIDE MICROWAVE COOKING "HI" POWER COOKING FOUR-STAGE COOKING "HI" gives highest power and is a recommended setting Some recipes need more than one cooking stage. Many for cooking foods with high moisture content or for foods food will cook better when cooked for a period of time at that need fast cooking to keep natural flavor and texture.. •one power setting and-then'cooked for another period of Your Kenmore Microwave Convection Cookbook will tell time at a different p
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COOKING GUIDE USE INSTRUCTIONS CONVECTION COOKING TEMPERATURE PROBE CONVECTION COOKING With cooking time controlled, this is the most common MICRO/CONVEC COOKING way of cooking. Many foods can be cooked using this ...... The temperature probe is used to control the temperature method in which the oven temperature is set according to of the food in the combination of microwave and the type of food. The oven is usually preheated before convection cookings. This method is useful when cooking using.
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EASY USE CHART MICROWAVE COOKING Your new Solid State Control allows you to use your microwave/convection oven in many ways. HI POWER COOKING MULTI-POWER COOKING TIME OF DAY To Set To Set To Set I. Touch CLEAR I. Touch CLEAR I. Touch CLEAR 2. Touch MICRO TIME 2. Touch MICRO TIME 2. Touch TIME OF DAY 3. Touch Numbers for Correct 3. Touch Numbers for Cooking 3. Touch Numbers for Cooking Time Time Time 4. Touch START 4. Touch MICRO CONTROL 4. Touch TIME OF DAY* *This "locks" in the time and starts
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EASY USE CHART CONVECTION COOKING CONVECTION COOKING AUTOMATIC PRE-HEAT TEMPERATURE PROBE • CONVECTION COOKING To Set To Set To Set I. Touch CLEAR I. Touch CLEAR I. Plug in Temperature Probe 2. Touch CONVEC TIME 2. Touch OVEN TEMP PRE-HEAT 2. Touch CLEAR 3. Touch Numbers for Oven 3, Touch CONVEC TEMP 3. Touch Numbers for Cooking Time Temperature . 4. ,Touch Numbers for Cooking 4. Touch START , Touch OVEN TEMP PRE-HEAT Temperature 5. Touch Numbers for Oven 5. Touch OVEN TEMP/'PRE-HEAT (See page 3
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DELAY START COOKING For those times when you must be away from the kitchen, but want dinner ready when yo0 return, cooking can be started and finished at the time of day selected. See page 50 for detailed directions. EASY USE CHART DELAY START COOKING To Set I. Touch CLEAR 2. Touch STOP TIME 3. Touch Numbers for Time of Day to finish Cooking *4. Touch MICRO TIME 5. Touch Numbers for Cooking Time 6. Touch MICRO CONTROL 7. Touch Numbers for Cooking Power level 8. Touch START * Four-Stage Cooking c
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RECALL AND CHANGE OF SETTINGS • i To Recall a Setting To check the Setting for a given stage, touchMEMORY/RECALL once or more until the correct Stage Light and Indicator Light turn on. The set Time, Temperature or Oven Temperature for that stage will show in the Display Window. To check the Microwave Cooking Power leve!, touch MICRO CONTROL. To check the Oven Temperature, touch OVEN TEMP/PRE-HEAT. And so on. To check Settings while the Oven is running, touch desired pad to recall Setting for ope
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"HOLD WARM" Your oven has "Hold Warm" feature that keeps the food warm after the cooking is done. To use the "Hold Warm" feature: 1. Touch CLEAR. 2, Set the desired cooking cycle following suitable operating instructions on pages 19 through 54 in this manual. 3. Touch HOLD WARM. 4. Touch START. When the cooking is over, the oven will switch into "Hold Warm" to keep the food warm. "Hold" will show in the Display Window. The cook control setting changes to Power Level I. The "Hold Warm" will conti
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_MiCROwAVE_'_'_i';_''_:''-_'_ _ _ .,_ - _._ : ,,._ _, ._ • _ L_. Example: Fresh fish can be quick-cooked on "HI" "HI-POWER" COOKING (max power) for 6 minutes. Here is the procedure: 1. Touch CLEAR. _"_- I. Touch CLEAR, and a beep tone will be heard. The CLEAR erases all previous settings. 2. Touch MICRO TIME. _ _. _'_-. _ . Auto Recipe 3O0 ] 2. Touch MICRO TIME. Lights above TIME and MICRO, below STAGE I will go on. ("0" will show in the Display Window.) 3. Touch Numbers for Cooking Time. ! 22-;
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_._:_,_-t.,_: _:,:_:_-._-_ :, : ':_i'_:: i:r - COOKING GUIDE FOR "MULTI-POWER', SETTINGS The "Multi-Power" feature lets you cook at the best l_ower level for the food being cooked. Cooking directions can be found in the cookbook. POWER POWER EXAMPLES LEVEL SETTINGS 10 WARM • Softening cream cheese. Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. 20 LOW • Softening chocolate. Heating breads, roils, pancakes, tacos, tortillas and French toast. Clarifying butter. Taking the chill out of fruit. Heating sma
