SEARS USE & CARE MANUAL STOCK NO. 87561 KNOW Read YOUR UNIT this booklet so you will be able to enjoy all the features your Kenmore Micro/Convection in Oven. Record in space provided below the Model No. and the Serial No. found on the labels on the inner left side of control panel. Model Serial KennFlore MICRO/CONVECTION OVEN No. Use and Care No. Retain this information for future reference. 14301 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60684, U.S.A.
YOUR SAFETY FIRST The Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy. Respect cooking appliance. Become familiar with microwave energy, its uses, and limitations. PRECAUTIONS TO EXCESSIVE it as an electric TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) DO NOT ATTEMPT to operate this oven with the door open harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to interlocks. (b) DO NOT PLACE any object between the oven front face and to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT When using electrical SAFETY appliances WARNING-To INSTRUCTIONS basic safety precautions reducethe riskof burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy: I. Read all instructions before or should be followed, 5. Install or accordance instructions. using the appliance. . 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2. . 3.
TABLE General OF CONTENTS Instructions [] Location of Model Number [] IMPORTANT--Electrical [] Installation Label ..................................................................... Grounding Instructions 5 .................................................... 6 ............................................................................................. [] Setting "Time of Day" 7 . ................................................................................ 7 [] Names of Oven Parts .
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. 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.
MPORTANTs ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
INSTALLATION Install your oven by following these four simple steps: Step 1: Remove all packing material and accessories. Then remove the protection sheet on wrapper. 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.
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS Easy-clean stainless steel cavity See-through door interlock system Oven door handle Oven control Metal rack Ceramic tray Temperature Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection will be packed with the following items: probe Oven and all items from the shipping carton. Your oven Ceramic Tray .................................................................................. Metal Rack .....................................................................................
OVEN CONTROL PANEL Indicator Lights--Time, Tern Micro, Convec and Programmed Defrost lights indicate which cooking operation is being used. Lights--When cooking stages are set, lights will go on indicating the stage in which your oven is cooking. Micro/Convec Time--Used in setting Micro/Convec Cookinc Time. PflOGRAMMEO DEFROST A£ Convec Time--Used in setting Convection Cooking Time. TIME TEMP MICRO CORVEO Oven Temp/Preheat--Used in setting the desired Oven Temperature, Preheat Temperature.
HOW THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WORKS Microwave Cooking Stirrer/Convection Fan Stirrer/Convection Fan 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.
EASY USE CHART--MICROWAVE Your new Solid State Control allows you to use your TIME OF DAY • To Set I. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch day. 4. Touch CLEAR. TIME OF DAY. numbers for correct COOKING microwave/convection TIMER time of TIME OF DAY.* * This "locks" in the time and starts the clock running. To Set I. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch time. 4. Touch 5. Touch 6. Touch CLEAR. MICRO TIME. correct numbers oven in many ways. "HI-POWER"/"MULTI-POWER" COOKING for the MICRO POWER. "0" (power level 0).
EASY USE CHARTmCONVECTION CONVECTION COOKING To Set i. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch OVEN TEMP/PREHEAT. 3. Touch numbers for desired oven temperature. 4. Touch CONVEC TIME. 5. Touch numbers for desired cooking time. 6. Touch START. AUTOMATIC COOKING PREHEAT To Set 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch OVEN TEMP/PREHEAT. 3. Touch numbers for desired oven temperature. 4, Touch START. (See Page 28 for more detailed instructions.) (See Page 28 for more detailed instructions.) MICRO/CONVEC COOKING To I. 2. 3.
RECALL AND CHANGE OF SETTINGS To Recall a Setting To recall (check) a setting before you start the oven, follow the directions below. ® To check the Setting for a given stage, touch MEMORY/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 level, touch MICRO POWER. ® To check the Oven Temperature, touch OVEN TEMP/PREHEAT.
COOKING GUIDE FOR "MULTI-POWER" The "Multi-Power" feature lets you cook directions can be found in the cookbook. POWER LEVEL at the best POWER SETTINGS power level for the food being SETTINGS cooked. EXAMPLES _ Cooking MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER* I0 WARM ® Softening cream cheese. • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. 140 20 LOW ® Softening chocolate. o Heating breads, rolls, pancakes, French toast. • Clarifying butter. o Taking the chill out of fruit. e Heating small amounts of food.
HI-POWER / MULTI-POWER COOKING "HI" gives the highest power cooking 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 ninety-nine multi-power settings. The cookbook tells you which power setting is recommended for the food being cooked.
"TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED" MEATS The temperature probe is used to judge doneness when cooking or reheating food. Set the desired food temperature with the MICRO TEMP, and the desired power level with the MICRO POWER. When the food reaches the desired temperature, the oven will hold the food at the desired temperature up to one hour: TEMPERATURE Temperatures and set in the in five-degree show the rise increments.
"TEMPERATURE CONTROL" POINTS TO REMEMBER DO • Place the temperature probe sensor into the thickest part of the meat or in the center of the food to be reheated. Avoid touching bone or fat. ® Check that the first inch of the sensor is in the densest part of the food to be cooked. • Remove the temperature probe from the oven after use. e Be sure to turn meat between o Refer to cookbook for other "TEMPERATURE Refer to "Meats" first and second information.
REHEATING FOODS ®Place the temperature probe sensor into the food to be reheated with the first inch of the sensor in the center of the food. ®Select "multi-power" ®Plug the temperature probe into the socket side of the oven wall. • Remove the temperature on the setting as shown below. ®The microwave oven will stop cooking when the set temperature is reached and then it will be "Hold Warm". probe from the oven after use. ®Cover the food if desired. *Set the temperature of the desired chart below.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED "HI-POWER"/"MULTI-POWER" COOKING AND AUTOMATIC "HOLD WARM" The "Temperature Controlled Meat Cooking Guide" and "Reheating Guide" on Pages 17 and 18 will show you which multi-power setting and temperature setting are recommended for the food you are cookng. When cooking with the temperature control settings, the timer is not used. I. Place the temperature probe into the food with the first inch of the sensorprobe in the centerbe ofinthe The should a food.
PROGRAMMED DEFROST The power levels for defrosting are predetermined and programmed into this oven. The oven will defrost at "HI" power for the beginning of the chosen time and at power level 30 for the remaining period of time. 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch PROGRAMMED DEFROST. Lights above MICRO and below PROGRAMMED DEFROST will go on and "0" will show in the display window. 3. Set Defrosting Time by following the Programmed Defrost Chart on pages 21 through 24. 4. Touch START.
PROGRAMMED The defrosting DEFROSTING CHART times in this chart have been made available specifically for use with the "Programmed PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTIONS: DEFROSTING ® For best results, remove fish/seafood/meat/poultry from its original paper or plastic closed package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CUT AND WEIGHT PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING TIME CHART (Cont'd) STANDING TIME DIRECTIONS Shrimp 1 lb. 2 to 3 min. 5 min. Scallops 1 lb. 7 to 9 rain. 5 min. Oysters 12 oz. 2 to 3 min. 5 rain. 4 to 4-1/2 min. 8 to 9 min. 5 min. 5 min. Turn over once.* Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder into oven to defrost. (The best way to freeze ground beef is in a doughnut shape.) Pot roast, chuck Under 4 Ibs. 3 to 4 min. per lb. 10 rain.
! i PROGRAMMED CUT AND WEIGHT DEFROSTING DEFROSTING PROGRAMMED TIME CHART ] (Cont'd) DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME MEAT PORK Chops 1/2 inch thick 1 inch thick 4 to 5 min. per lb. 5 to 6 min. per Ib. 5.10 rain. 10 min. Separate chops halfway through defrosting time. Spareribs, Country-style ribs 2 to 3 Ibs. 4 to 6 min. I0 min. Turn over once.* Roast Under 4 Ibs. 3 to 4 min. per lb. 30-45min. Turn over once.* Bacon 1 lb. 1-I/2 to 2-I/2 rain. 3-5 min. Defrost 1-1/2 to 2-I/2 min. 3-5 min.
PROGRAMMED CUT AND WEIGHT DEFROSTING PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING TIME CHART (Cont'd) STANDING TIME DIRECTIONS POULTRY Chicken Whole 2 to 3 lbs. 25-30 5 to 7 min. per lb. Cut up 2 to 3 Ibs. 10-15 min. 4 to 5 min. per lb. TURKEY Whole Under 8 Ibs. Turn over once.* Separate pieces when thawed. Turn over once.* Immerse in cold water for standing 60 min. 3 to 4 min. per lb. partially time. time. Breast Under 4 lbs. 3 to 4 min. per lb. 20 min. Turn over once.* Drumsticks 1 to 1-1/2 lbs.
J! 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 or temperature and then in a second stage at a different power level for a chosen time or temperature. The cooking process can be set for three memory stages when Programmed Defrost is included as the first stage. The stages are set before cooking and will sequence automatically when oven is started. Touch I. CLEAR. 2. Touch MICRO TIME or MICRO TEMP.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING (Cont'd) Second Stage (3 minutes: "HI") 6. Touch MEMORY/RECALL. The light below COOK 2 will go on. The display window will show "0". C]E_C]E_E_2 7. Touch 8. Set "0" the on Touch START. The first stage will begin. "700" will show in the display window. The oven will begin to cook at "50 (SIMMER)" and the time will begin to count down in the display window. When the 7 minutes are over, a tone will sound and the oven will change itself into the second stage.
CONVECTION COOKING The convection cooking will be best used for items like souffles, breads, angel food cakes, pizza, and for broiling meat and fish. No special techniques are required to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking, although you may need to use lower temperatures by 25 ° F--35°F than in a conventional oven. Because the convection cooking method is identical to a conventional oven except for increased efficiency of fan-circulated hot air.
CONVECTION COOKING WITH AUTOMATIC PREHEAT The cookbook tells you which oven preheating temperature setting and convection cooking time setting are recommended for food you are cooking. The oven preheating temperature of 350 ° F for preheating the oven has been factory set into the oven. As the oven temperature rises above 200 ° F, the display temperature increases in 10°F (210F, 220F, 230F etc.).
TEMPERATURE CONVECTION CONTROLLED COOKING FIRST STAGE SECOND SPECIAL TIME BEEF Ground beef patties, I--4, 4 oz, each roast, Rib eye or strip steak I in. thick LAMB Lamb chops, 3/4" thick TIME or NOTES PROBE TEMP 450°F Rare: 7 min. Med: 8 min. Well: 9 min. 3 min. 4 min. 5 min. 450°F 5 min. per lb. Turn over 5--10 min. per lb. 450°F Rare: Med: Well: Turn 3--6 min. 4--7 min. 5--8 min. Remove ceramic tray. Upper position. Preheat. Metal pan or foil tray. 450°F Rare: 4 min. Med: 5 min.
TEMPERATURE PROBE CONVECTION Before starting Temperature Probe Convection Cooking, choose the correct temperature by consulting with the "Temperature Controlled Cooking Guide" on page 29 in this manual or in the Cookbook. The following directions only. show "One-Stage . Cooking" COOKING Set the desired food temperature for Temperature Probe by touching the corresponding numbers. For instance, if 185 ° F is desired touch the numbers "I", "8" and ,,5 _," "185F" then shows display window.
MICRO/CONVEC COOKING Cooking is done by both microwave and hot air. Micro/Convec cooking is fast and efficient. The following directions show "One-Stage Cooking" only. Touch . CLEAR. F=_ 2. Touch OVEN TEMP/ PREHEAT. The light below COOK I will go on and "F" shows in the display window. . Set the desired oven temperature by touching the corresponding numbers. For example, 400°F is set by touching the numbers "4", "0" and "0". "400F" will then show in the display window. .
TEMPERATURE MICRO/CONVEC FOOD BEEF Meat Loaf 1-I/2--1-3/4 COOKING GUIDE FOR TEMPI 400 ° F 35 min. 160° F Preheat. Let stand 5--10 min. Ibs. Beef rib roast, boneless 330°F 5 min. per lb. Turn over 6 min. per lb. Rare: 120°F Med: 130°F Lower position. In rnicroproof and heatproof dish with trivet. Beef rib roast, bone in. 5 Ibs. 350 °F 7 min. per lb. Fat side down Turn over 8 min. per lb. Rare: 120°F Med: 130°F Well: 140°F Lower position. In microproof and heatproof dish.
TEMPERATURE PROBE MICRO/CONVEC Consult the "Temperature Controlled Cooking Guide" on page 32 before you start Temperature Probe Micro/Convec Cooking. The following directions show "One-Stage Cooking" only .... 1. Put in the Temperature Probe in food, with the first inch of the Sensor in center of food. Probe should be in a level direction or on an angle as 6. Touch MICRO/CONVEC TEMP. Lights below COOK I, above TEMP and MICRO and CONVEC will go on and "F" shows in the display window. o shown. o 2.
OVEN UTENSILSIGUIDE 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 each cooking method. The list below is a general guide for you to select utensils and materials.
CARE AND CLEANING The oven cavity is made of stainless steel and should be cleaned with a detergent specially formulated for stainless steel. After convection cooking in particular, the interior of the oven tends to be stained with spattered oil. It is recomr_ehded that the oven be cleaned each time after i.ise before the 0il spatters harden and become difficult to remove. For best performance and safety, the inner door panel should be free of food or grease build-up.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OPERATION Q. What is wrong when the oven light Will not glow during cooking or when tl_e oven door is open? A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Perhaps: e Door is not closed and locked. Push door firmly 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. this steam out the rear vent. This microwave/convec Q.
AND ANSWERS: QUESTIONS {Cont'd) FOODS Q. What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? A. A hard, dry, brown spot shows overcooking. Q.Why do eggs sometimes Shorten the cooking or reheating time. pop? A. When baking, frying or poaching 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: Q. Never microwave Why are scrambled cook eggs in the shell.
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