Kenmore 721.86009 manual

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    Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Espafiol Models/Modelos: 721.86002, 86003, 86009 Kenmore Elite P/No.: MFL57601503 Sears Brands Management Corporation Ftoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com[...]

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    Wa rra nty .................................................................... 2 Protection Agreements .............................................. 3 Sa fety ........................................................................ 4 Overview .................................................................... 7 How Your Microwave Hood Combinatio[...]

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    _Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. The [...]

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    In the space to the right, record the date of purchase, model, and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate located inside the oven door. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product. Model No. Date of Purchase Serial No. Save these in[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the "CARE AND CLEANING" section. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Ca[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open. Doing so 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 clean[...]

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    This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also discusses the basic information 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 ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it is [...]

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    TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOl(WARE Most heat resistant, nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup (250ml) of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100[...]

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    MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 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 from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food a[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS TRAY To install: 1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray bottom groove. (See figures 1,2-1, and 2-2) 2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (See Figure 3) 3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between [...]

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    OVEN CONTROL PANEL ® ® © ® @ ® ® SMART TOUCH SENSOR Cook I P°pc°rn I Reheat I-- TURN TO SELECT • PRESS TO ENTER .__ Time 1 Ib Auto ]__ Cook I I Defrost Defrost I .___ Warm Soften h & Hold I Favorites I Melt I @@ ® ® ® ® © @ I I I I Vent Vent Light On/Off 5 speed Hi/Nite/Off A. Display Screen shows the time of day and cook mode wh[...]

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    DIAL CONTROL CLOCK Faster, easier, better than ever before-- Just watch the display screen and choose what you want from the menus. Touch function pad to: • Select desired function. This must be done before the dial can be used. Turn DIAL control to: • Set clock/kitchen timer. • Select options and choices. • Set cook time and power. Press D[...]

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    VENT LIGHT The VENT removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. Touch: Display Shows: Vent Touchthe VENT 1. On/Off ON/OFF pad. 2. Vent Press the VENT 5 speed SPEED pad to increase the vent speed from levels 1 toS. 3. Vent Press the VENT On/Off ON/OFF pad to turn off. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the [...]

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    MANUAL COOK TWO-STAGE COOKING Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 sec- onds at 70°/0 power. Touch: 1. Time Cook Display Shows: Press the TIME COOl( pad. . . Turn the dial to select cook time and press enter. Turn the dial to select cook power. Press START or dial to begin cooking. NOTE: Turn the dial to adjust cook time. The oven will beep when[...]

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    COOKING GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 10 100% (High) USE • Boil water • Cook g[...]

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    OPTIONS The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop light. FUNCTION REMARK Auto Night Light set auto night light time Clock On/Off turn clock on/off Demo On/Off demo mode on/off Lbs/Kg change weight measurement Reminder set reminder time Scroll Speed adjust scroll speed to desired level Sound On/Off turn sound on/off Exampl[...]

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    CLOCK ON/OFF Example: Turn clock on or off. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Options Touch the OPTIONS pad. . Turn the dial to select CLOCK ON/OFF and press. . Turn the dial to select ON or OFF and press to enter. DEMO ON/OFF Example: Turn demo mode on. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Options Touch the OPTIONS pad. . Turn the dial to select DEMO ON/OFF and press.[...]

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    REMINDER Example: Clear reminder from memory. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Options Touch the OPTIONS pad. Turn the dial to select REMINDER and press. . Turn the dial to select CLEAR REMINDER and press to clear settings. SCROLL SPEED Example: Change scroll speed to fast. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Options Touch the OPTIONS pad. . Turn the dial to select S[...]

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    FAVORITES FAVORITES lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. Example: To add a recipe (reheat a piece of pizza for 30 seconds). Touch: Display Shows: 1. Favorites Press the FAVORITES pad. . . To add a recipe, turn the dial to select ADD RECIPE and press. Turn the dial to select COOl( TIME and pr[...]

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    USING SENSOR COOKING COOK SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 the required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor[...]

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    WARM & HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes (about 1 hour, 30 minutes). You can use Warm & Hold by itself, or automatically follow a cooking cycle. Example: To use the Warm & Hold. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Warm Press the WARM & & Hold HOLD pad. , Press dial or START At the en[...]

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    AUTO DEFROST 1 LB DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with four defrost categories. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground beef. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Auto Press the AUTO Defrost DEFROST pad. . Turn the dial to select MEAT and press. Turn the dial to enter the WEIGHT. 3. Press the dia[...]

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    DEFROST TABLE NOTE: Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence. Meat settings FOOD BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast, Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chop[...]

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    DEFROST TABLE (Continued) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs) Cut-up CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (up to 6 Ibs) SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum fo[...]

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    Tomake sure your microwave ovenlooks 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 soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the doo[...]

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    REPLACING THE COOl(TOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktol0 light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 5. Remove the bulb holder by pushing the locking tab back slightly to disengage the tab from the bulb holder. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Reinstall bulb cover with mounting screws. 5. Plug in microwave oven o[...]

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    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 charcoal filter (Part No. 5230Wl AOOO3A) is available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12[...]

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    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 increments. Starting temperature of food • The lower the tempe[...]

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    Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of [...]

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    QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in large dish? your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? You can use aluminum foil [...]

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    Most often, cooking problems 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 PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works. • The power supply cord is not plu[...]

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    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 flrmly 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, call Sears Service at 1 - 800-4-MY-HOME ®. Cooking without th[...]

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