Kenmore 790.4960 series User Manual

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Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 790.4960* & 790.4961* Kenmore ® Microwave/Wall Oven Combination Combinación Microondas/Horno de Pared Four encastré électrique/micro-ondes * = Color number, número de color, numéro de couleur...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Kenmore Warranty ............2 Oven Vent and Racks ............. 17 Product Record ..............2 Air Circulation in the Oven ..........17 Serial Plate Location ............2 Oven Controls .............18-23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3-6 User Preferences .............24 Microwave / Wall Oven Features ........7 Self-Cleaning Cycle ...........
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove the oven door from any unused • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. appliance if it is to be stored or discarded. Fat or grease may catch ﬁ re if allowed to become too hot. Stepping, leaning or sitting on WARNING the doors of this appliance can result in serious...
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT cover or block any openings on the • Do not use straight-sided containers with appliance. narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container. • DO NOT store or use this appliance outdoors. • After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven at least for 20 seconds •...
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS instructions for cleaning. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow Do not use an adapter plug or an extension the manufacturer’s recommended directions cord, or remove grounding prong from the for use. Be aware that excess residue from power cord.
Page 7: Microwave / Wall Oven Features
Microwave / Wall Oven Features Note: The features of your oven will vary according to model. YOUR MICROWAVE / WALL OVEN FEATURES AT A GLANCE Your oven features include: 1. Microwave Oven Controls 2. Microwave Oven Vent 3. Microwave Oven Door with See-through Window 4.
Page 8: Microwave Oven Important Informations
Microwave Oven Important Information RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE power stage of cooking cycle. See Multiple Stage Cooking. • Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking Should there be any interference caused by the microwave temperatures have been reached. oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven Doneness signs include: is on a diﬀ...
Page 9: Microwave Oven Important Informations
Microwave Oven Important Information (continued) ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces temperatures. Sears is not responsible for any damage to already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new the microwave oven when accessories are used.
Page 10: Microwave Oven Control Pad Features
Microwave Oven Control Pad Features Before Operating the Microwave READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Use and Care manual completely. The 7-digit Interactive Display spells out •...
Page 11: Microwave Operating Instructions
Microwave Manual Operation (continued) MANUAL DEFROST Touch Power Level Approximate Common If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST TABLE or Pad Number of Times Percentage Words for is above or below the limits in the Amount column on the DEFROST TABLE, for Desired Power of Power Power Levels...
Page 12 Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Special Features (continued) SENSOR COOKING TABLE FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide 1.5 - 3.5 oz which you like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Touch Popcorn pad.
Page 13 Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Special Features (continued) ONE-TOUCH COOKING ONE-TOUCH COOKING allows you to cook or reheat 2. ONE-TOUCH COOKING can be programmed with More many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. or Less Time Adjustment. See page 16. •...
Page 14 Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Special Features (continued) DEFROST After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in table. DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the NOTE: DEFROST TABLE. 1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed Round the weight to the nearest half pound.
Page 15: Other Convenient Features
Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Other Convenient Features HELP 4. Language / Weight Selection The microwave oven comes set for English and U.S. Help provides 4 features that make using your microwave Customary Unit-pounds. To change, touch Help and the oven easy because speciﬁ c instructions are provided in the number 4.
Page 16 Microwave Operating Instructions (continued) Other Convenient Features ADD 1 MIN MORE OR LESS DONE ADJUSTMENT Add 1 Min allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by You may discover that you like the results of one of the simply touching the Add 1 Min pad.
Page 17: Oven Vent And Racks
Oven Vent and Racks Air Circulation in the Oven If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple Some models are equipped with a blower racks, stagger cookware as shown. which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature.
Page 18: Oven Controls
Oven Controls Oven Control Features Minimum & Maximum Control Settings All of the features listed below have minimum and maximum 1. Timer On/Oﬀ - Use to set or cancel timer. The minute time or temperature settings that may be entered into the timer does not start or stop cooking.
Page 19: Setting Timer
Oven Controls Setting Clock at Power Up Preheat Temperature Display You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event Once a cooking feature has been started, the control will of a power failure or when you ﬁ rst provide electric power display the actual oven temperature while preheating.
Page 20 Oven Controls Warm & Hold Bake The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has ﬁ nished. After 3 hours the Warm &...
Page 21 Oven Controls Cook Time Delay Start (with cook time) Adding a cook duration when baking is beneﬁ cial when a Adding a cook duration along with a speciﬁ c start time gives the same beneﬁ ts as the cook time option in addition recipe requires a speciﬁ...
Page 22 Oven Controls Broil For best results Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. • Use the recommended pans and oven rack positions for the type of meat being prepared. The following temperature settings apply to the broil feature: •...
Page 23: Oven Controls
Oven Controls Sabbath Mode Setting Sabbath Mode This appliance provides special settings for use when The example below shows setting the oven to observe the observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. This mode will turn Sabbath (and Jewish holidays). oﬀ all audible tones or visual display changes normally 1.
Page 24: User Preferences
User Preferences Setting Clock Changing Between F° or C° See the example below to set the clock to 1:30. Your control has the ability to display and set Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. The factory preset temperature display 1. Press is Fahrenheit. 2.
Page 25: Self-Cleaning Cycle
Self-Cleaning Cycle Before Starting Self-Clean WARNING A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above those used for normal cooking. The high During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the appliance can cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces become very hot to the touch.
Page 26 Self-Cleaning Cycle Self Clean Cycle The SELF CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. CAUTION When used with a the Delay Start pad, a delayed Self- Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The Flex Clean • To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 door after the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Page 27: Microwave General Care & Cleaning
Microwave General Care & Cleaning Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior Waveguide Cover Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and The waveguide cover is made from mica so requires special dry with a soft cloth.
Page 28: Oven General Care & Cleaning
Oven General Care & Cleaning Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the oven is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE EXTENT AND DIFFICULTY OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Page 29 Oven General Care & Cleaning (continued) REMOVING AND REPLACING THE LOWER OVEN DOOR CAUTION The oven door is heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the oven door by the handle. To Remove Oven Door: Open oven door completely (horizontal with ﬂ...
Page 30: Oven General Care & Cleaning
Oven General Care & Cleaning (continued) SPECIAL DOOR CARE INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING LOWER OVEN LIGHTS IMPORTANT CAUTION Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the • Be sure the appliance is unplugged and all parts are following recommendations: COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass or •...
Page 31: Before You Call
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems OVEN BAKING For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Chart BAKING CAUSES...
Page 32 Before You Call (continued) Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Microwave Oven...
Page 33 Before You Call (continued) Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Flames inside oven or smoking • Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie spillovers or from oven vent large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven.
Page 34 Notes...
Page 35: Protection Agreements
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos maestros de protección Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo producto Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de funcionamiento Kenmore ®...
Page 36: Sears Service
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