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Page 1: ... Care Guide Manual de uso y cuidada English Espa5ol Models Modelos 790 8037 Ke P N 316495110 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hofl man Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com www kmart com ...

Page 2: ...lations require that the magnetron be installed by Sears After the first year from the purchase date you are responsible for the labor cost to have it installed All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship and wiff NOT pay for 1 A service t...

Page 3: ...tric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 5 The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 Install or locate the microwave oven...

Page 4: ...ven as they may create a fire or risk 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 mic...

Page 5: ...ailure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding ...

Page 6: ... so food does not absorb the energy RADIO iNTERFERENCE Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a dif...

Page 7: ...be used for microwave cooking Convection Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products but especially where browning or crusting is important Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender ...

Page 8: ...dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid severa_ times during heating or reheating Liquids heate...

Page 9: ... cooks 2 Model and Serial Number Plate 3 Cooking Guide label A c A Glass Turntable B Support C Hub 4 Vent Top 5 Glass Turntable The turntable reverses rotation each time the microwave oven door is opened and closed This helps cook food evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the glass turntable on the ...

Page 10: ...ook Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 8 Auto Defrost Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat poultry fish by weight i Vent 4 SPEEDS OFF 1 iI Vent Light SET DELAY ON NITE OFF 9 Veggles Touch this pad to cook fresh or frozen vegetables without entering a cook time or power 10 Pizza Touch this pad to reheat one to four slices of pizza w...

Page 11: ...Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through 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 U...

Page 12: ... least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum of 1 4 in 60 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil 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 do...

Page 13: ...ter the correct time If you touch STOP while setting the clock the display will show the last time of day set or a blank display if no time of day has been set SETTING CONTROL LOCI ON OFF Control Panel Feature 19 To turn ON Control Lock touch Clock Settings twice Touch Display Shows 1 Clock Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS I_ fTl J I I_ ITI I J T I F II IC LILI I 1 _1I CI f I I IC Clock 2 Settings...

Page 14: ..._1 TURNING SOUND ON OFF Control Panel Feature 19 Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Three tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle Example To turn audible signal on or off Touch 1 Clock Settings Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR O_TIONS I_ i tl I I F I...

Page 15: ...OR OPTIONS I 7 1 11 1 I I_ ITI I_I B41 IC UUL n l _ TlllL PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS pRESS START l I J I_ ITI II _I I I I1 1 LLI I _11 I_LIL LLILI _ PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START TJ IOl_lTOOa C r _l PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START 4 Clock _ r _ nl_ L L L I II _1 Settings 5 Clock i I _1 IF ITI I i1_ r Settings IUUI _1 1UI _1 6 Clock Settings I_ _ I L LU Clock 7 Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIO...

Page 16: ...Vent _ mm 4 3 UU SET DELAY Vent r nn 5 D UU SET DELAY Vent _m mm 6 iu uu SET DELAY TIrl I II I 7 lL LIq T ADD 30 SEC The pad controls the cooktop light If the light is OFF the first touch of the light pad will turn the light ON high second touch Nite Iow and third touch OFF Example To set the light for HIGH from the OFF position Touch Display Shows 1 Light nl_ ON NITE OFF UI _1 SETTING TIMED COOl ...

Page 17: ... Power Level PRESS START I Iu PRESSSTART I II I It I L I II 4 ADD 30 SEC PRESS START I II 1 7 q I L CIU I irl Du COOK Time counting down For best results some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle The first stage is a 3 minute cook time at 80 0 cook power then a 7...

Page 18: ...g tender cuts of meat ground meat or chicken 9 90 of full power Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than High for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power Cooking that requires special care such as c...

Page 19: ...sed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook For best results roll your ground meat into a ball before freezing During the DEFROST cycle the microwave will signal when it is time to turn the meat over Scrape off any excess frost from the meat and continue defrosting Place foods in a shall...

Page 20: ...remainder Return remainder to oven Turn 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 Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb Freeze in ball shape D...

Page 21: ...th Place in a microwave safe dish Breast aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold up to 6 Ibs water FiSH SETTINGS FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS FiSH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange FISH Turn over FISH FISH FISH FISH Break apart Turn over Turn ...

Page 22: ...ill icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily Use small pieces of aluminum foil to s...

Page 23: ...G SENSOR COOK Control Panel Feature 7 USING SENSOR REHEAT Control Panel Feature 6 Using SENSOR COOl lets you cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers Example To cook frozen pizza wlfh sensor Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START 1 Sensor r 7rrll i CllTL U _1 Cook PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START _ Sensor 1 171 l Tl I_l TII I_ll_ll i...

Page 24: ... wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from package Place on an appropriately sized microwavable plate For prepackaged microwavable pizza follow the instructions on the package AMOUNT 1 3 slices 10 oz 20 oz 1 2 cups Use medium or long grain rice Cook instant rice according to directions on the package 8 12 oz 8 12 oz SENSOR REHEAT TABLE CATEGORY DiRECTiON AMOUNT Beverage ...

Page 25: ... i_ci r CC COOK Time counting down Key Food Amount Veggies xl Potato 1 4 Veggies x2 Fresh Veggies 1 4 cups Veggies x3 Frozen Veggies 1 4 cups Touch Veggie key repeatedly to switch between Potato Fresh and Frozen selections EN 25 The Pizza sensor cook quick touch pad lets you reheat up to four slices of pizza based on a 5 ounce slice NOTE Place on a plate and paper towel Do not cover Example To reh...

Page 26: ...2 oz 2 Melt Soften x2 Melt Chocolate 4 oz 4 8 oz 8 Pint 1 Soften Ice Cream 1 5 Quart 2 3 oz 3 Soften Cream Cheese 8 oz 8 MELT SOFTEN TABLE CATEGORY BUTTER CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CREAM CHEESE DIRECTION Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in m...

Page 27: ...se metal utensils only for convection cooking Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur 9 After preheating if you do not open the door the oven wiJJ automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes PRECAUTIONS The oven cavity door turntable roller rest metal tray metal rack and cooking utensils will become very hot USE THICK OVEN GLO...

Page 28: ...a ke Roast PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS 17N k i _17NI71 T CII II I_ J f_l_ll I_l _ITI__I_I TI 1_II7 Iq I I_1_ I Ct II PRESSSTART 3 I DI_I F 4 ADD 30 SEC 6 I I_ ITI I I T F_II PRESS START 11 1 1717 CL_ uu 717 mTffl CU UU CONVECT COOK ADD 30 SEC Time counting down NOTE The temperature range has 10 steps from 100 F to 450 F Number Pad Temperature 1 100 F 2 2000 F 3 250 oF 4 3000 F 5 325 oF 6 350 oF 7 375 ...

Page 29: ... 30 to 35 20 to 25 90 to 100 25 to 30 35 to 45 35 to 45 30 to 40 1 1 to 14 1 1 to 14 35 to 40 35 to 40 30 to 35 30 to 35 Comments Allow additional time for large biscuits Remove from pans immediately and cool slightly on wire rack Pierce each popover with a fork after removing from oven to allow steam to escape Place cake pan on rack If using a 9X13 cake pan turn off the turntable Cool in pan 1 0 ...

Page 30: ...35 Follow package directions for preparation Crust Pizza should not extend over the rack Frozen Pizza 400 F 17 to 21 Follow package directions for preparation Pizza should not extend over the rack French Fries Crinkle Cut Frozen Waffle Frozen Cheese Sticks Frozen Turnovers Meat Loaf Oven Baked Stew Swiss Steak Stuffed Peppers Acorn Squash Halves Baked Potatoes Twice Baked Potatoes 450 F 400 F 450 ...

Page 31: ... 4 to 6 Ibs Fish whole 3 to 5 Ibs Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 325 F 325 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 400 F 325 F 325 F 325 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 375 F 425 F 375 F 325 F 23 to 25 28 to 33 15 to 20 30 to 35 30 to 35 65 to 75 18 to 20 18 to 20 18 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 30 20 to 30 20 to 30 25 to 35 10 to 12 30 to 35 21 to 25 400 F 13 to 18 350 F 8 to 9 The roasting time in the table above is only a guideli...

Page 32: ...s to complete cooking PRECAUTIONS 1 All cookware used for combination cooking must be BOTH microwave safe and oven safe 2 During combination baking some baking cookware may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the oven walls or metal accessory racks Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal If arcing occurs immediately stop the cooking cycle ...

Page 33: ...0 to 14 12 to 22 7to9 7to9 7to9 13 to 18 18 to 23 14 to 19 19 to 24 15 to 17 15 to 18 15 to 18 22 to 25 15 to 18 11to 15 7to 10 10 to 15 9to 14 8 to 13 39 to 43 4to6 23 to 26 Comments Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Pierce sldn with a fork before baking Place on rack The time in the table above is only a guideli...

Page 34: ...on roast at 375 for 90 minutes or until instant read thermometer inserted in breast reaches 165 F Remove from microwave cover with waxed paper and allow to stand 15 minutes before carving Garlic Shrimp 1 4cup butter 6 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste Salt to taste 1 pound raw peeled and deveined large shrimp Place but...

Page 35: ... whipping cream mixing well Arrange apples in 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish Fiii each apple with 1 tablespoon pecans and butter mixture Spoon remaining mixture evenly over apples Cover and microwave on High power for 5 minutes or until apples are tender Remove from microwave and allow to stand 5 minutes Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired Marlnafed Flank Sfeak 1 2cup olive oil 1 2cup r...

Page 36: ...y directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Over time surfaces may stain as a result of food particles splattering during cooking This is normal Far stubborn soil Boil a cup of water in the oven for two to three minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors ...

Page 37: ... side The filter will drop out 3 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or become damaged 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one ...

Page 38: ...e 30 watt bu Ib Part No 5304488360 from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 7 Replace the bulb holder 8 Slide the charcoal filter into place The filter should rest like the picture shown below 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Open the microwave door and remove the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 3 Slide the vent left and tip forward...

Page 39: ...ect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it I thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that after the timed cooking pe...

Page 40: ...ooked enough The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the Microwave Power Levels chart Refer to the Microwave Cooking Tips section The display shows a time The oven d...

Page 41: ...t 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 covered ...

Page 42: ...ries 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 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KCD IP LLC in the United States or Sears Brands LLC in other countries Marca Registrada TM Marca de Fabrica de KCD IP LLC en Estados Unidos o Sears Brands LLC in otros...

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