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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos: 721.86002, 86003, 86009

Microwave Hood Combination

Combinación Microondas Campana

P/No.: MFL57601503
Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

English / Español

Kenmore Elite

Summary of Contents for 721.86003

Page 1: ... Models Modelos 721 86002 86003 86009 Microwave Hood Combination Combinación Microondas Campana P No MFL57601503 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com English Español Kenmore Elite ...

Page 2: ...mily purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service techni...

Page 3: ...e Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your cov...

Page 4: ...LE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions DANGER WARNING Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers such as closed...

Page 5: ...sk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts causing a risk of electric shock Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example ...

Page 6: ...ce technician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if doubt exists whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone ...

Page 7: ...ults Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the pl...

Page 8: ...microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can move freely The turntable can move in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom...

Page 9: ... cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results NOTE The Even Glide Plus system is capable of handling dishes up to 12 x 15 inches F Cooktop Countertop Light G Grease Filter See Caring for the Filters section H Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions I Cooking Rack Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time Rem...

Page 10: ...d hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge See Figures 4 1 and 4 2 USING AN OBLONG DISH When using an oblong dish don t forget to place it in the center of the guide tray or poor performance will result An oblong dish which is smaller than 13 inches should be placed on the glass tray A dish larger than 13 inches should ...

Page 11: ...ime and power level M Clock Touch this pad to enter the time of day N Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer O Options Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed and defrost weight P Start Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch Start Q Stop Touch this pad to stop and cancel any oven function R Con...

Page 12: ...UNCTION SELECTIONS TIMER Cook Casserole Eggs Fish Seafood Frozen Entree Meat Pizza Microwave Potatoes Poultry Rice Pasta Vegetable Canned Vegetable Fresh Vegetable Frozen Reheat Beverage Casserole Dinner Plate Pizza Reheat Soup Sauce Auto Defrost Meat Poultry Fish Bread Soften Melt Melt Soften Favorites Use Favorite Recipe Add Recipe Edit Recipe Delete Recipe Options Auto Nite Lite Auto Night Ligh...

Page 13: ...speed from levels 1 to 5 Press the VENT ON OFF pad to turn off NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the low setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs you cannot turn the vent fan off This can happen even though the microwave oven is not in use Vent On Off Vent 5 speed Vent...

Page 14: ...time and press to enter Turn the dial to select cook power Press the TIME COOK pad to select second cook time Turn the dial to select cook time and press to enter Turn the dial to select cook power Press START or dial to begin cooking TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER Example To cook food for 8 minutes 30 sec onds at 70 power Touch Display Shows NOTE Turn the dial to modify time NOTE When the first co...

Page 15: ...s Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper All reheating Cook scrambled eggs Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes Cook pasta Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenien...

Page 16: ...ER Example To check night light setting Touch Display Shows 1 2 3 Touch the OPTIONS pad Press the dial to select AUTO NITE LITE Turn the dial to select CLEAR NITE LITE and press to clear settings TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER Example To clear night light setting Touch Display Shows The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop light FUNCTION REMARK Auto Night Light set auto ...

Page 17: ...t Touch Display Shows TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER REMINDER Example Turn clock on or off Touch Display Shows 1 2 3 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 TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER DEMO ON OFF 1 2 3 Touch the OPTIONS pad Turn the dial to select DEMO ON ...

Page 18: ... SOUND ON OFF 1 2 3 Touch the OPTIONS pad Turn the dial to select SOUND ON OFF and press Turn the dial to select OFF and press to enter TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER Example Turn sound on or off Touch Display Shows TURN TO SELECT PRESS TO ENTER The BACK button can be used within menus to return to the previous screen Pressing the BACK pad will not pause or interrupt a cycle Touch the SOFTEN MELT p...

Page 19: ... dial to select a recipe to delete Pizza and press To use a recipe press the FAVORITES pad Turn the dial to USE FAVORITE RECIPE and press Turn the dial to select RECIPE Pizza Press START or dial to begin cooking To edit the recipe press the FAVORITES pad Turn the dial to select EDIT RECIPE and press Select PIZZA Turn the dial to change cook time or power Pizza and press to enter Press START or dia...

Page 20: ...ic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop popcorn without n...

Page 21: ... follow Auto Defrost Cook or two stage cooking NOTES Warm Hold operates for up to 90 minutes Opening the oven door cancels Warm Hold Close the door and touch Warm Hold then touch START if additional Warm Hold time is desired Food that is cooked covered should also be covered during Warm Hold Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Warm Hold Complete meals kept warm on a dinner p...

Page 22: ...r food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required AUTO 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 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows 1 2 3 4 Press the AUTO DEFROST pad Turn the dial to select MEAT and press Turn the dial to enter the WEIGHT Press the dial or...

Page 23: ...urn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven...

Page 24: ...CTIONS Place chicken breast side up in a microwave safe dish Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place in a microwave safe dish Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwave safe dish Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwave safe dish Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SPECIAL INSTRUC...

Page 25: ...This is normal For stubborn soils boil a cup of water in the oven for two to three minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers...

Page 26: ...e to the left and pull out 4 Remove the charcoal filter 5 Remove the bulb holder by pushing the locking tab back slightly to disengage the tab from the bulb holder 6 Lift up the bulb holder and slide it out of the compartment 7 Replace the bulb 8 Reinstall the bulb holder Slide the bulb holder back into the compartment and press down firmly so the locking tab snaps into place 9 Replace the charcoa...

Page 27: ...d be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned Purchase a new charcoal filter from the nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center or by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws Slide the vent grille slightly to the left 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 4 Remo...

Page 28: ... If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick ...

Page 29: ...d also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil the parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The heating time will vary depending upon the type ...

Page 30: ...is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The guide tray moves from side to side de pending on the rotation of the motor when the cook ing cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat ...

Page 31: ...s had a power failure You are using the oven as a timer Press the Kitchen Timer pad turn the dial to select Turn off and press to cancel the Kitchen Timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel that operation CAUSE The cook power is not at the recommended s...

Page 32: ... tray and restart the oven If the hub still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results CAUSE You have not entered the correct command GLASS TRAY TONES TROUBLESHOOTING If none of these items is causing your problem call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME PROBLEM Vent fan comes on automatically CAUSE The vent fan will automatically turn...

Page 33: ...ing systems For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest U S A Canada To purchase a p...

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