Kenmore 85470 Use & Care Manual
Kenmore 85470 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 85470 Use & Care Manual

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Microwave Hood Combination
Use & Care Guide
Four à micro-ondes à hotte intégrée
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
85473
Models/Modèles
85470
85479
MFL39431004
www.sears.ca
SEARS. CANADA INC., TORONTO. M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Microwave Hood Combination Use & Care Guide Four à micro-ondes à hotte intégrée Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien 85473 Models/Modèles 85470 85479 MFL39431004 www.sears.ca SEARS. CANADA INC., TORONTO. M5B 2B8...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Microwave Hood Combination Contents Warranty Warranty ............2 Microwave Oven Safety ........3 Getting to Know Your One Year Limited Warranty Microwave Oven ..........6 When installed, operated and maintained according to How your microwave oven works ....6 all instructions supplied with the product, if this Radio interference ..........6 appliance fails due to a defect in material or For the best cooking results ......6...
  • Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety

    Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We 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.
  • Page 4 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The microwave oven should be serviced only by • Do not store anything directly on top of the qualified service personnel. Call an authorized microwave oven when the microwave oven is in service company for examination, repair, or operation.
  • Page 5 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It door open since open-door operation can is particularly important that the oven door result in harmful exposure to microwave closes properly and that there is no damage energy.
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven

    Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 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 oven works Microwave ovens are safe.
  • Page 7: Cookware Guide

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cookware guide Most heat resistant, nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using,follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup (250ml) water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Specifications Power Supply 120V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1500W Microwave Output *1000W Rated Current 14.0A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) " x 16 " x 15 " 15 / 11 / 16 Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) "...
  • Page 9: Control Panel Features

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel.
  • Page 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Pizza. Touch this pad to reheat one or several Kitchen Timer. Touch this pad to set the slices of pizza without entering a cook time or kitchen timer. power. Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter Potato.
  • Page 11: Microwave Cooking Tips

    MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly also change.
  • Page 12 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Using aluminum foil (cont.) • Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1⁄4 in. (.64 cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom. •...
  • Page 13: Using Your Microwave Oven

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using Your Microwave Oven INTERRUPTING COOKING This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan AUDIBLE SIGNALS stops, but the light stays on.
  • Page 14: Exhaust Fan

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN EXHAUST FAN AUTO OFF FAN TIMER The two pads on the bottom center of the control Use this pad to set a period of time for the fan to run. panel control the 5-speed exhaust fan. You can set 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes.
  • Page 15: Turntable On/Off

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TURNTABLE ON/OFF TIMED COOKING For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. This feature lets you program a specific cook time It can be turned off for large dishes. and power. For best results, there are 10 power Touch: Display Shows: level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
  • Page 16: Two-Stage Cooking

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TWO-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for 2 power level stages during the cooking cycle. Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. Touch: Display Shows: : : ENTER COOKING TIME...
  • Page 17: Microwave Power Levels

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the recipe or food package instructions if available. cooking.
  • Page 18: Auto Defrost

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type. For best Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. results, loosen or remove covering on food. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods.
  • Page 19: Auto Defrost Table

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence.
  • Page 20: Auto Defrost Table (Cont.)

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- Place chicken breast-side up in a (up to 6 lbs) side down). Cover warm areas with microwave safe dish.
  • Page 21: Defrosting Tips

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN DEFROSTING TIPS HOLD WARM • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (the weight of the food minus the container).
  • Page 22: Soften

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SOFTEN MELT The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or See the following table. processed cheese food).
  • Page 23: Using Sensor Cooking

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using Sensor Cooking SENSOR COOKING POTATO (EXAMPLE) Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS favorite foods without selecting cooking times and Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite power levels.
  • Page 24: Sensor Cooking Table

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOKING TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Place foods to be heated on dinner plate or similar dish. 1-2 servings Dinner Plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. 10 to 20 oz.
  • Page 25: Auto Cook

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK AUTO REHEAT Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave- Auto Reheat lets you heat foods without selecting prepared foods without selecting cooking times and cooking times and power levels. power levels. Auto Cook has preset cook powers for Auto Reheat has preset cook powers for 3 6 food categories: Casserole,...
  • Page 26: Auto Cook Table

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT NUMBER 1-2 cups Place rice and twice as much liquid Rice Use medium or (Sensor) (water, chicken or vegetable stock) in a 2 quart long grain rice. microwave dish. Cook instant rice Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
  • Page 27: Caring For Your Microwave Oven

    Caring for Your Microwave Oven 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 To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in water and a sponge or mild, sudsy water;...
  • Page 28: Caring For The Filters

    CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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. 5230W1A011C) 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 months.
  • Page 29 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS REPLACING THE COOKTOP REPLACING THE COOKTOP CARING FOR THE FILTERS AND OVEN LIGHTS AND OVEN LIGHTS (CONT.) The cooktop light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.
  • Page 30: Replacing The Cooktop And Oven Lights

    CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN REPLACING THE COOKTOP REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS AND OVEN LIGHTS (CONT.) Bulb holder 4. Lift up the bulb holder. 5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (Part No. 3B70067A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
  • Page 31: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you Can I operate my microwave oven without the will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? your oven must fit on the turntable.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    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 PROBLEM...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will not turn. • The turntable is not correctly in place or the turntable could be in the turntable "OFF" mode. The glass plate should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft. •...
  • Page 34: Sears Service

    Sears Service Master Protection Agreement 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.
  • Page 35 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Just Call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For the repair of major brand appliances in your own home … no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For your nearest Sears Parts &...

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