Kenmore Elite 721.88519- Manuals

OVERVIEW This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. HOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make it...

OVERVIEW TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) a...

OVERVIEW MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES ___ 'U © © © CD Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: A. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents microwaves ...

OVERVIEW CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. If Micro, Conv, Combi pad is not selected, it automatically default to micro. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the C...

HOW TO USE This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. AUDIBLE SIGNALS INTERRUPTING COOKING Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: • A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. • Seven t...

HOW TO USE EXHAUST FAN LIGHT TIMER The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed exhaust fan. Example: To set Level 4. Touch: О V ent ON/OFF Display Shows: This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level. / c' Ю и l C v C l 1 V ent 5-SPEED Turn off fan when desired Touch this p...

HOW то USE ADD 30 SEC TWO - STAGE COOKING A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without the need to touch START/ENTER. Example: To cook for 1 minutes. Touch: Twice Display Shows: Time of day Time counting down and COOK. FÖUERI00 NOT...

HOW TO USE MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 10 to 0 stands for a different percentage of full cook power.The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stan...

HOW TO USE TURNTABLE ON/OFF FAVORITE For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch: Display Shows: nCC T / T Q Q I C Uf f f f filOLL nf\i T /rnnf c Uff f f fflOLL Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off. NOTE: • This option is not avail...

HOW TO USE MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. Example for 8 oz. Chocolate: Touch: Display Shows: 1 f s J O P Ì ' \ c L ear ^ Time of day 2. Melt CCf Cf~T 1 1 Tn u JLLLL / / ILI tU 1 1 U ...

HOW то USE AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto D...

HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Large, irregular shaped and fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over...

HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs) POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by im...

HOW TO USE Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. DEFROSTING TIPS ' When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in po...

HOW то USE SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN SENSOR Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate Sensing during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each f...

HOW TO USE COOK SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart.After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. 1~4 medium (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each) 2 Frozen Vegetable Remove from pac...

HOW то USE AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides 6 preset categories for cooking. Example: To cook bacon 2 slices. Touch: Display Shows: CCf Cf~T 1 1 Tn r JLLLL / / ILI tU / ! U O 2 fT') nnrnisi Tni iru J Tn r DflLUf 1 lUULn C lU U 3 2 J Ct tree Tnnru CTQOT C JLILLJ lUULn JlilKl Л Time counting down andcook....

HOW TO USE TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function. Piease read these instructions carefuiiy. Convection cooking circuiates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantiy moving air surrounds the food t...

HOW TO USE CONVECTION During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking. Note: Lower oven temperature by 25°F from package recomme...

HOW TO USE 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then place tray on rack. (See page 15.) 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they prevent overbrowning ...

HOW TO USE MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. / ib. Beef Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare 300°F 45 to 50 Medium 300°F 50 to 55 Well 300°F 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare 300°F 53 to 58 Medium 300°F 58 to 63 Well 300°F 63 to 68 Beef Tenderloin Rare 300°F 28 to ...

HOW TO USE TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION ROAST This section gives you instructions to operate each combination cooking function. Piease read these instructions carefuiiy. Sometimes combination microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking resuits since it shortens the ...

HOW то USE SPEED COOK This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power ievei on combination mode. SPEED COOK has 4 food categories. See the SPEED COOK CHART on this page for the settings avaiiabie. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pa...

HOW TO USE COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. / ib. Beef Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare 375°F 9 to 13 Medium 375°F 11 to 15 Well 375°F 13 to 17 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare 375°F 9 to 13 Medium 375°F 11 to 15 Well 375°F 13 to 17 Beef Tenderlo...

HOW TO USE COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments Pies,Pastries Quiche 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Convenience Frozen Entree 375°F 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preparation. Foods Frozen Pizza 450°F 4 to 6 Follow package directions for prep...

HOW TO USE HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat ...

FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE HOW TO USE VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOK TIME AT HIGH (MINUTE) INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME Artichokes (8 oz.each) 2 medium 4 medium 5-8 10-13 Trim.Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 1 lb. 3-6 Add 1 /2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Beans, Green &...

CARE AND CLEANING To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive ...

CARE AND CLEANING CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chacoal filter (Part No.5230W1 A003A) is available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. The charcoa...

CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS Use a cloth or towel when replacing the bulb. - If you touch the halogen bulb with your bare hands it will reduce the life of the bulb. The cooktop light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3....

COOKING TIPS Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time It takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small Inc...

COOKING TIPS COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking. Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates...

COOKING TIPS COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.However, to test cookware before using, foiiow these steps: 1. Piace the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a giass measuring cup and piace ...

COOKING TIPS HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack O : Possible to use @ : Recommended method X : Do not use MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION © o o X o o X © © X © X A X © © Notes : • Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating. 41

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can 1 operate my microwave oven without the glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish? No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray. Can 1 use either...

TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PR...

TROUBLESHOOTING GLASS TRAY PROBLEM CAUSE The glass tray will not move. • The glass tray is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center hub. • The support is not operating correctly. Remove the glass tray and restart the oven. If the hub still does not move, ...

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