Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS_; PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO; injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy
The Sears Kenmore Microwave 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. The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself and/or damage to your oven. R...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN CLEANING THE DOOR AND THE SURFACES THAT TOUCH THE DOOR, USE ONLY MILD, NON ABRASiVE SOAPS OR DETERGENTS AND A SPONGE OR SOFT CLOTH. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE BUILT-IN SAFETY SWITCHES ON THE OVEN DOOR! The oven has several built-in safety sv/itches to make sure the po...
Page 4 - CAUTION; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR OVEN TO KEEP IT TROUBLE-FREE. IN GENERAL: DO NOT USE THIS OVEN FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. It is made for household use only. Install or locate your oven according to the instructions in this manual. Be sure the oven is level. Use your oven o...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN Location of Model Number ...................... Oven Specifications........... ....................... Electrical Rating........................................ Electrical Requirements............
Page 6 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN; LOCATION; OF; MODEL NUMBER; ELECTRICAL RATING; ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL.it will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven, including Automatic Defrost, Multi-Stage Cooking, Temperature Controlled Cooking, Automatic Cook, Sensor Cook, Convection...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; OVEN PARTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USE THE SEPARATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL to install this oven over your range. If you have any questions about the installation, contact your local Sears salesperson or your local Sears Service Center. Packed With Your Oven Are The Following Items (One each): Metal ...
Page 8 - SET THE TIME OF DAY; INSERT THE GREASE FILTERS; CLEAN THE GREASE FILTERS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SET THE TIME OF DAY NOTE: You will need to set the Time of Day when you first plug in your oven and when the power comes on after a power interruption. (See also the "Quick Reference Chart" for Time of Day setting instructions.) Touch STOP/CLEAR.Touch TIME OF DAY.To...
Page 9 - OVEN CONTROL PANEL
OVEN CONTROL PANEL When you first plug in your oven, "0" will appear in the display window. Temp- ------------------------ Used for temperature probe cooking. Time- Used in setting cooking time. Numbers- — Used to enter the:»Time of day• Cooking Time- Cooking Powers• Food temperatures Hold W...
Page 10 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE COOKING_
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. Microwave cooking distributes heat differently from stove or oven cooking. In microwave cooking, food on the outside of the dish absorbs more energy (and cooks more quickly) than food at the center. Arrange the f...
Page 11 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TIME OF DAY To Set: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME OF DAY.3. Touch numbers for correct time of day. 4. Touch TIME OF DAY*. ‘ You "lock" in the time and start the clock running. (See page 8 for more detailed instructions.) MULTI-STAGE COOKING To Set: 1. Touch STOP/CL...
Page 12 - SPECIAL FEATURES/FUNOTIONS; CHILD LOCK; QUICK ON; HOLD WARM
SPECIAL FEATURES/FUNOTIONS CHILD LOCK Your oven has a "CHILD LOCK" feature that protects children from the oven. To set the Child Lock: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch and hold "0" more than 2 seconds. LOCK will appear in the display window with one beep. To Cancel the Child Lock; 1. T...
Page 13 - SPECIAL FEATURES/FUNCTIONS; MEMORY; TEMP; FAN; LIGHT
SPECIAL FEATURES/FUNCTIONS MEMORY Your oven has a MEMORY feature that allows you to program one single or multi-stage cooking program. To memorize a cooking program: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Set the single or multi-stage program you wish to put into memory (set as you would normally). 3. Touch MEMORY...
Page 14 - USING THE METAL RACK; INSERTING THE RACK
USING THE METAL RACK The Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack must not be turned upside-down on the bottom of the oven. You can also use the metal rack for convection cooking. INSERTING THE RACK NORMAL POSITION Normal position: Ins...
Page 15 - SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the food, and the amount of vapor delected tells the oven how long to cook your food. SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Powers for sev...
Page 16 - DIRECTIONS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME (SENSOR COOK, POPCORN and AUTO REHEAT) If the preset cooking time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease cooking time by 10% after choosing one of the following functions. 1. To increase time by 10%. ® Touch "9", then "MORE" will blink. ...
Page 17 - AUTO ROAST
DIRECTIONS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING AUTO ROAST This function allows you to roast food with the Temperature Probe, without needing to enter a final food temperature. The probe will turn the oven off when it senses the preprogrammed final food temperature for the food category you chose. To roast foods, ...
Page 18 - DIRECTIONS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING_
MULTI-STAGE COOKING Multi-Stage cooking allows you to set the oven to cook in two stages at different power levels for a specific time or temperature. Example: We are multi-cooking for two-stages. First stage: 4 min. at "HI" power Second Stage: lOmin. at "6'' Power. DIRECTIONS FOR MICROW...
Page 22 - CONTROLLED; COOKING
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED COOKING General Instructions: 1. Place the first inch of the temperature probe into the side of the food. Keep the probe level or on an angle, as shown. DO NOT put the temperature probe in from the top. 2. Plug the temperature probe plug into the socket on the right wall of th...
Page 23 - AUTO DEFROST; AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE TABLE; GENERAL GUIDELINES
AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. The Auto Defrost method is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences. The cookbook will give you the specific recommended de...
Page 24 - AUTO DEFROST INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO DEFROST Prepare the food for defrosting. • Place the food in a flat, shallow baking dish or use a microwave roasting rack in the dish to catch drippings. • Pierce meats with a casing, such as hot dogs and sausage, to allow steam to escape.• Cover fatty or thin areas of meat with a small amount ...
Page 25 - AUTO DEFROST CHART
AUTO DEFROST CHART The defrosting categories in this chart have been made specifically for use with the "AUTO DEFROST" feature AUTOMATIC DEFROST GUIDE - MEAT FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground beef (bulk) MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder t...
Page 27 - INTRODUCTION TO CONVECTION COOKING
Convection ovens are not new. They have been a favorite of professional bakers for many years. Both conventional and convection ovens cook food with heat generated by gas or electricity. In a conventionai oven, air remains stationary; the heat rises to the top of the oven and is not evenly distribut...
Page 29 - CONVENIENCE FOODS COOKING CHART; DIRECTIONS FOR CONVECTION COOKING
CONVENIENCE FOODS COOKING CHART Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that fit conveniently on the turntable, such as an 8 Vs-inch frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired temperature, and use metal or ovenproof glass cooking utensi...
Page 30 - DIRECTIONS FOR CONVECTION COOKING_
CONVECTION COOKING WITH THE TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 100'F and 200°F). See your Cookbook for helpful information on cookin...
Page 31 - TEMPERATURE PROBE CONVECTION COOKING CHART
DIRECTIONS FOR CONVECTION COOKING TEMPERATURE PROBE CONVECTION COOKING CHART FOOD OVEN FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE SPECIAL NOTES TEMP TIME TIME OR PROBE TEMP Beet Meat Loaf (1 ^ 2 - 13 /4 lbs) 350°F 35 min 160° F Preheat. Let stand 5-10 min. Beef Rib 350'F 5 min per lb 6 min Rare:120°F Cook in microwav...
Page 32 - INTRODUCTION TO COMBINATION COOKING
Some foods benefit from the combination of cooking by microwave energy and convection heat. This combination method allows you to take advantage of the speed moisture retention of microwave cooking and the crisping and browning effect of hot. dry air. For example, microwave energy will speed cooking...
Page 33 - COMBINATION BAKINQ/ROASTING WITHOUT PREHEATING; AUTO COMBINATION
INTRODUCTION TO COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION BAKINQ/ROASTING WITHOUT PREHEATING 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch BAKE or ROAST. 3. Touch numbers for food temperature. You can enter a temperature between 150“F and 450“F, Example for 325'F; Touch "3-2-5". 4. Touch numbers for cooking time. You...
Page 34 - COMBINATION; COOKING WITH THE TEMPERATURE PROBE; DIRECTIONS FOR COMBINATION COOKING
COMBINATION COOKING WITH THE TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe ¡s designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose {between 100°F and 200”F} has been reached. See your Cookbook for helpfui inf...
Page 35 - TEMPERATURE PROBE COMBINATION COOKING CHART
TEMPERATURE PROBE COMBINATION COOKING CHART ___ DIRECTIONS FOR COMBINATION COOKING FOOD OVEN FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE SPECIAL NOTES TEMP TIME TIME OR PROBE TEMP Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast, with bone ( 6 ’/2 lbs) 350”F 4 min per lb Fat-side down Turn over 5-7 min per lb Rare;145'F Med:155“F Well...
Page 36 - UTENSIL GUIDE
UTENSIL GUIDE You can use a variety of utensils and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensi...
Page 37 - CARE AND CLEANING; GENERAL
CARE AND CLEANING GENERAL For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. NEVER USE ROUGH POWDERS OR PADS. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bott...
Page 39 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OPERATION Q. What is wrong when the oven light wilt 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: The door is not closed & locked. Push the door firmly to be sure that the door is locked pro...
Page 41 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly,locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Serv...
Page 42 - SEARS SERVICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
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 Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you, staffed ...
Page 43 - MANUAL; Kenmore; OVEN; WARRANTY
USE & CARE MANUAL STOCK NO. 89950 89951 89952 Kenmore MICROWAVE-CONVECTION OVEN WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE OVEN FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, IF THIS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN FAILS DUE TO A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SEARS WILL REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE. FULL FIV...