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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 721.68360 721.68361 Caution: Read and follow a_fSafety Ruies and Operati_g _nstrvctions before using this producL Record in space provided below model a_ld serial numbers of this appliance. Open the door to the front face of the cavity.
Specifications Power Source ......................t20 V / 60 Hz onIy Power Consumptbn ................t400 W (Microwave) t500 W (Convection) Output ............... 850 W (Microwave) 1500 W (Convection) Oute_ Dimensions (W x H x D) ............. 22 1/4'x t5 _x t9 3/4' Cavity Dimensions (W x H ×...
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the ® Do not operate the overt if it is damaged. It is door open, since open-door operatiot_ can result particularly important that the oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy, it Is properly and that there is no damage to the:...
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE OVEN For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears wilt repair it, free of charge. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY...
mmportant Safety instructions The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven, WARNING o To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 11.
Names Of Oven Parts And Accessories Cooking Comp|ete Reminder Your oven comes with the following accessories Owner's Manual (For all defrost and cook cycJes except Turntable Tamp Cook/Hold) Turntable Ro_ler Rest To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven Short Oven Rack Tall oven Rack will dtsptay "End"...
3, Place the turntable relier rest in the circle on the l. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all packing materials from the shipping carton, oven fbor and then place tumtabte on the top of the turntable relier rest.
Cooking Comparison Guide Cooking with your new oven offers a wide vadety of feed The Sensor Cooking features make your microwave do the preparation options, Microwave cooking uses very short. cooking for you, It's easy and convenient - just follow the Itigh-frequency radio waves.
Utensil Guide Following is a summary chart in which you will find the proper cooking utensils to use in your Microwave/Convection Oven. UTENSILS MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBJNAT|ON Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass Ceramic (Don't use china w}th gold or silver trim,) Ceramic, China Metal Cookware Non Heat-Resistant Glass...
Clock This is a 12 hour clock, For example, current time of day is 11:31. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2, Enter the correct time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK again, Quick On 1. Touch 2 to cook for 2 minutes, The Quick On feature allows you to cook for up to 5 minutes at 10 POWER by touching only Quick On pad.
Sound For examp}e, to turn off the Sound. The Sound feature allows you to turn the oven beeper on or of[ 1. Touch Sound, If the Sound has been turned off, a small MUTE wllI be d splayed. Touc Sound pad again to turn the Sound back on. Add 30 Sec.
Sensor Cooking NOTE: SENSOR POPCORN OVEN should be plugged in et least 10 minutes before sensor 1. Touch SENSOR POPCORN. cooking. NOTE: DO NOT use the meta] sheJves with the popcorn program, After the sensor detects steam, the oven: signals The popcorn feature is designed and disp!ays remaining cooking time needed, to be used onJy with prepackaged...
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Sensor Cooking NOTE: SENSOR REHEAT OVEN should be plugged in at least 10 minutes before sensor 1, Tooch SENSOR REHEAT, cooking. NOTE: DO NOT use the shelves during Reheat They could c_,use arcing Wl_en steam is sensed the oven wilt signal and turn off automafleaIiy. which may resuit in damage to oven displays "End"...
Timed Cooking & Multi Power Cooking NOTE: MICRO COOK DO NOT use the shelves during For example, to cook at power level 7 for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. M1CRO COOK, They could 1. Touch COOK TIME. cause arcing which may result in damage to the oven MICRO COOK allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time...
Time Defrost & Temp Time/Hold TIME DEFROST Time Defrost is designed speedy thawing of frozen food For example, and is one of the great 1. Touch TIME DEFROST. advantages of a microwave oven. 2. Enter one haft of the total defrosting time NOTE: recommended, (See the Defrosting Table on...
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the t. Remove food from package, ptace in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door, oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levefs for you. 2, Touch AUTO DEFROST. Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost Guide located on page 17.
Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED MIN, _MAX, FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1 - &0 {bs. Turn over, Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary, 0,1 - &0 Ibs. Frankfurters, Sausage Remove defrosted 2 minutes Separate. pieces. Ground Meat 0,1 - &0 fbs, Turn...
Convection Time Cooking NOTE: For exampte: Convection Time Cook with preheat, ,,The shorter Rack is required for I. Touch Convection Cook. good air circulation and even browning, *Check the utensil and 2, Enter the oven temperature by touching the Accessories section for correct number pads that correspond to the desired utensil when canvection...
Combination Time Cooking Combination Cooking offers the For exampte: Combination Time Cook with best features of microwave preheaL energy and convection cooking, Microwaves cook fast and I. Touch Combination Coek, convection circuIat}on of heated alr b[owns food beautifui_y. 2. Enter the oven temperatu_e by touching the number pads that correspond to the desired NOTE:...
Combination Temperature Cooking With this function of your new For example: Combination Temperature Cook, oven. you can enioy the benefits of combination cooking withthe 1,,Inserl probe in food as directed in this guide. precision of the temperature Plug other end of probe securely into the ceiling probe.
SpeciaJ Techniques For Microwave Cooking Browning: Meat and poultry with high fat content Arrangement: Do not stack the food, but arrange in a cooked t0 or t5 minutes or !onger wiII brown Iightiy. single layer in the dish for more even cooking. If you want to achieve an appealing brown color for Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker...
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IVlicrowaving Table 1. Cook times and food quantities given shoutd be used 4. Since microwaving does not brown or crisp food, you as a guide, tn microwaving, the greater the quantity may prefer to convection bake or combination cook of food the longer the cook time, foods such as meats and baked goods.
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Microwaving Table continued FOOD Power Level and Time Cover Comments Meat Lid or wax Ground meat (1 lb.) High (10) 51o 7 minutes, Break up and stir after 3 minutes. paper Bacon (2 to 8 strips) Paper lowels High (10) t to 11/2 Place on trivet or on paper towel-tined plate, minutes per slice.
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Defrosting Table Power Level: Defrost (3) 1. Most foods should be turned over after half of 3. When defrosting steaks or chops, separate and defrosting time. remove defrosted pieces after haft of defrost time_ 2. Large foods such as roasts or turkey breast, should Return frozen pieces to oven 1o complete defrosting, stand on countertop for 15 to 30 minutes to camp{ate defrosting.
Defrosting Table continued First Half Second Half FOOD Comments Time, Min. Time, lfliin. Fruit Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) 2112 Place package in oven. Alter first half of time, break up with 21/2 (in microwave-safe container) fork. Let stand on counter to complete detrosting. Plastic pouch-1 to 2 21/2 21/2 to 51/2...
Heating or Reheating Table 1. Directions below are for reheating cooked foods 4. Stir or rearrange Iarge amounts of food after half the refrigerator or room temperature, microwave suggested heating time. oven-safe containers. 5, Be sure foods are heated through before serving, 2.
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Heating or Reheating Table continued Approx. Item Amount Power Level Tirnr, Minutes Sat_lwicl_-_ _istfl_ing _eppy jea, barbecue, ham salad, etc. in bum Medium High (7) 1to2 1 to 2 servings 2to4 1 / 3 cup / serving Medium High if) 3 to 4 servings i fe3 Thick meat-cheese f$ing w_ firm bread...
Convection Baking Table 1. Always use metal accessory rack when convection 3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass and pyroceram baking. (See page 6.) absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts. 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most 4.
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Convection Baking Table continued FOOD Comments Oven Temp. Time, Min. 350" 30to40 Bake in utensil with shallow sides. BakedApplesor Pears F_u_s, Other 8read Pudding 300" 35 to,_O Pudding is done when knife inser[ed near center SOWIeS OUt clean, Desser_ Cream Puffs 400"...
Meat Roasting Table for Combination Cooking Combination Temperature MEATS Temperature Minutes / Lb, Probe Setting Beef Rib (3 to 5 Ibs.) Rare 14 to 17 t 40" Medium 300" t7 to 20 160" Well 20 to 23 170" Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin Rare 300' 14to...
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Questions And Answers Operation Question Answer What is wrong when the oven light will not There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. glow during cooking? Perhaps: • Cooking time has not been set. _,START has not been touched. •...
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Questions And Answers (continued) Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods have a A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking hard, dry, brown spot? or reheating time. Why do eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam bultd-up inside the yolk membrane.
Before Calling For Service You can often correct operating prob}ems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list betow and try the solutbns listed for each problem. tf the microwave oven stitl does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Service Center. Sears Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements, Problem Possib|e Causes...
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