Kenmore kenmore elite microwave hood combination manual

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    * = color number , numer o de color* Use & Care Guide English / Español Manual de uso y cuidada P/N 316495110 Sears Brands Management Corporation H Rç man Estates, IL 60179 U .S.A. www .kenmore.com www .sears.com www .kmart.com Models / Modelos: 790.803 * Kenmore Elite ® 7 HORNO DE MICROONDAS M icr o wave Hood C ombination ®[...]

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    Sears Ser vice .......................................................... 41-42 Microwave Oven Features .........................................9 Control P anel Features ...............................................10 Microwave Cooking Tips .......................................11-12 Using Y our Microwave Oven ..................................[...]

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    Y our safety and the safety of others is ver y impor tant. W e have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave oven. Always read and obey all safety messages . This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others . All safety messages will be preceded by the safety[...]

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    v The microwave o v e n sho ul d be se r v i c e d on l y ETXDOL VH r vice personnel. Call an authorized ser vice company for examination, repair , or adjustment . v6HHGRRUVX r face cleaning instructions in the "Caring for Y our Microwave Oven" section. v T RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIILUHLQWKHRYHQ?[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS TO A V OID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX CESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERG Y (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[...]

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    This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows the basics that you need to know in order to operate your m icrowave oven. Please read this information before using your oven . HOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN WORKS Microwave ovens are safe . Microwave energy is not hot . It causes food to make its own heat , and it is this hea[...]

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    FOR THE BEST COOKING RESUL TS v$OZDVFRRNIRRG for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch Add 30 Sec while the oven is operating , or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Add 30 Sec" section). v6WL r , turn over , or rear range the food being cooked about halfway throu[...]

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    OPERA TING S AFETY PRECAUTIONS  lean on or allow a child to swing on the door when it is open.    dr pRZHU s, fruit , herbs , wood, paper , gourds , or clothes in the oven.  start a microwave oven when it is empty . This may shorten the life-span of the oven. T o practice programming, put a container of water in the oven before s[...]

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    *IEC 60705 RA TING ST ANDARD 6SHFLILFDWLRQVVXEMHFWWRFKDQJHZLWKRXWSULRUQRWLFH MICROWA VE OVEN FEA TURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 SPECIFICA TIONS P ower Supply 120V AC, 60 Hz Rated P ower Consumption 1550W Microwave Output R 15 . 0 A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 7 29 / 8" X 17 X 16 1/ 16" Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 2 X 9 X[...]

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    CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES Y our microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily . All you have to do is touch the necessar y Command P ad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number P ads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the “Using Your Microwave Oven?[...]

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    Amount of Food v,IRXLQFUHDVHRUGHFUHDVH 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 readiness and, if Star ting Temperature of Food v7KHORZHUWKHWHPSHUDWXUH of the food being [...]

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    Using Aluminum Foil NOTE: Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are , however , some exceptions . If you have purchased food 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 [...]

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    This section gives instructions for operating each function. Please read this section carefully . To re-enable the clock follow clock instructions. Using Your Microwave Oven The clock can be disabled when the microwave is first plugged in and the STOP key is selected. Feature 1 ) SETTING CONTROL LOCK ON/OFF ( Control Panel SETTING CL OCK (Control P[...]

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    Example: T o turn aud signal on or Rç . T ouch: Display Shows: 1. ible Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. v A programming tone touch a pad. v signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown. v signal the end of a cooking cycle . Three tones Three tones will sound each time you 2. Feature 19) TURNING SOUND ON/O[...]

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    Example: To enter Demo mode. T ouch: Display Shows: Feature 19) SETTING DEMO MODE ON/OFF (Control Panel Y our microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer . Y ou can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds . Example: T o set for three minutes. T ouch: Display Shows: NOTE: Timer count down does not stop even if the door is open. T o cancel the timer , pre[...]

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    Tim e counting down This is a time saving pad that will automatically T ouch: Display Shows: 2 start cooking 2 seconds after selected. Numeric key 1 to 6 can be touched for a 1 minute to 6 minute INTERRUPTING COOKING Y ou can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door . The oven stops heating and the fan turns R T o restar t cooking , close t[...]

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    For best results VRPHUHFLSHVFDOOIRUGLIIHUHQW power levels during a cook cycle . Y ou can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle . Example: T o set a 2-stage cook cycle. The first stage T ouch: Display Shows: To set an 80% cook SRZHUIRUWKHILUVWVWDJH To set a 7 minute cook To set a 50[...]

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    MICROWA VE POWER LEVELS For best results VRPHUHFLSHVFDOOIRUGLIIHUHQWFRRN powers . The lower the cook power , the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a GLIIHUHQWSHUFHQWDJHRIIXOOFRRNSRZH r. The following table gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for , and the cook power n[...]

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    Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods . The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience , the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check , turn o[...]

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    AUTO DEFROST T ABLE 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 A T BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef , Bulk Ground Beef , P atties Round Steak T enderloin Steak Stew Beef P ot Roast , Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rol[...]

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    AUTO DEFROST T ABLE (CONTINUED) P CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs) Cut-up CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (up to 6 lbs) POUL TRY Turn over breast side down. POUL TRY POUL TRY areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange . Turn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over . Cover warm [...]

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    DEFROSTING TIPS v%HIRUHVWDUWLQ g, mak e sure to remove any and all metal twist- ties that often come with frozen food bags , and replace them with strings or elastic bands . v2SHQFRQWDLQHU s , such as cartons , before placing in the oven. v$OZDVVOLWRUSLHUFHSODVWLFSRXFKHVRUSDF kaging . v,IIRRGLVIRLO?[...]

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    Example: To reheat casserole with sensor reheat. T ouch: Display Shows: USING SENSOR REHEA T (Control Panel Feature 6) 1. Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you common microwave-prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. 2. 3. 4. 5. Example: To cook frozen pizza with sensor. T ouch: Display Shows: USING SENSOR COOK (Control Panel Featur[...]

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    SENSOR COOK T ABLE Rice DIRECTION Place rice and twice as much liquid (water , chicken or vegetable stock) in a 2 quart mic rowave dish. Co ver with plastic wr ap and vent . A fter cooking, AMOUNT 1-2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. C ook instant rice according to directions on the package. Bacon Frozen Dinner Frozen Breakfast CATEGORY 1-3 slic[...]

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    USING QUICK TOUCH Y our microwave has preprogrammed selections to cook food automatically . The P opcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3.3, 3.0, 1.75 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. P op only one package at a time . If you are using a microwave popcorn popper , follow manufacturer's instructions . Example: T o pop a 3.3 o[...]

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    The oven uses low power to melt and soften items. T ouch: Display Shows: 1. See the following table. Example: 2. 3. 4. To melt 2 sticks of Butter. 2 SETTING MELT/SOFTEN (Control panel Feature 1 ) Time counting down Key Melt / Sof ten x4 Soften Cream Cheese 3 oz. 3 8 oz. 8 Melt / Sof ten x3 Soft en Ice Cream Pin t 1 1.5 Quart 2 Melt / Softe n x2 Mel[...]

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    TIPS FOR CONVECTION C OOKING operating each con vection function. Please read these instructions carefully . Con vection cooking cir culates hot air through the ov en cavity with a fan. The constantly mo ving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly , cr e ating e ven br owning and sealed-in pDYRUE WKHFRQVWDQWPRWLRQR[...]

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            Example: To set the convection cooking at 350 F. T ouch: Display Shows: 1. 0 for 20 minutes without preheating. 20 0 0    2. 3. 4. 6 NOTE: The temperature range has 10 steps from 100 F to 450 F. 0 Number Pad Temperature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 F 0 0 0 0 [...]

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    CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES Notes: v v food condition or your pr eference. Check r eadiness at the minimum time. 1. Dark or non- shiny finishes, glass, a nd pyroceram absorb heat which may r esult in dr y ,crisp crusts. foods by con vection. ov en door to check food as little as possible. Food Breads Cake s Cookies Fruits, Other Desser ts Co[...]

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    CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (c ont ' d) Food Pies, P astries Casser oles Con venienc e Foods Main Dishes V e getables Comments Place metal tray on r ack and place in cold ov en. Pr eheat oven, tr ay and rack to 400°F . When pr eheate d, place fr ozen pie on metal tray and bak e according to pack age time RUXQWLOFUXVWLVEUR ZQHG[...]

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    MEA T RO ASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Notes: Food Beef Ham Lamb P ork P oultr y Seafood   Meat Loaf (2 lbs.) Canned (3-lb . fully cooked) Butt (5-lb . fully cooked) Shank (5-lb . fully cooked) Bone-in Boneless Whole Chick en (2½ to 3½ lbs.) Chicken Pieces (2½ to 3½ lbs.) 'XFNOLQJWR?[...]

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    TIPS FOR COMBINA TION COOKING This section giv es you instructions to oper ate e ach combination cooking function. Please read these instructions car efully . Sometimes combination micro wav e-conv ection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook. This co[...]

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    COMBINA TION RO AST COOKING GUIDE Food Beef Ham Lamb P oultr y Seafood T urn ov er after half of cooking time. Rib roast, bone-in &KXFN5XPSRU3 RW5 RDVW T urn ov er after half of cooking time. Canned (3-lb . fully cooked) Butt (5-lb . fully cooked) Shank (5-lb . fully cooked) T urn ov er after half of cooking time. Bone-in (2 t[...]

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 ½ cup oats 2 cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar Process oats in a food processor or blender until ground to a powder. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; pulse to blend. Set aside. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in a[...]

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    Roasted Vegetables Medley 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup sliced yellow squash 1 cup sliced zucchini ½ cup sliced red bell pepper Combine carrots, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with seasoning. Cover, and microwave on High power for 5 minutes or to desired degree of donene[...]

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    In order to ensure that 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 . W ash often with warm, sudsy For stubborn soil: Boil a cup of water in the oven Over time , sur faces may stain as a result of food particles splattering during cook[...]

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    CARING FOR THE FIL TERS 1. 2. T RUHPRYHJUHDVHoOWHU s VOLGHHDFKILOWHUWRWKH side . P XOOILOWHUVGRZQZDUGDQGSXVKWRWKHRWKHU side 7KHoOWHUZLOOGURSRX t. 3. 6RDNJUHDVHoOWHUVLQKRWZDWHUDQGDPLOG detergent . Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease .[...]

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    3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 30- watt bulb (Part No. 5304488360) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY -HOME. 4. The oven cavity light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power . 3. Slide the vent left and tip for ward, then lift out to remove . Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power . 2. Open the microwave door and remove the tw[...]

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    QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass No . If you remove or turn over the glass turntable, you turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a will get poor cooking results . ODUJHGLVK"?[...]

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    0RVWFRRNLQJSUREOHPVRIWHQDUHFDXVHGEOLWWOHWKLQJVWKDWRXFDQ QGDQG [ZLWKRXWWRROVRIDQNLQ d. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Ser vice at 1-800-4-MY -HOME. MICROWA VE OVEN DOES NOT WORK Nothing works . ?[...]

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    Sears Service Master Pr otec tion Agreement C ongratulatio ns on making a smart purchase.Y our new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all pr oducts, it may require preventive maintenance or repair fr om time to time.That`s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you mone y and aggra[...]

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    ® Registered Trademark / Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries ® Marca Registrada / Marca de Fábrica de KCD IP, LLC en Estados Unidos, o Sears Brands, LLC in otros países MC Marque de commerce / MD Ma rque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC Get i t f i xed, at your home or ours! Your Home For trouble[...]