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Page 1: ... the features in your Kenmore Micro Convection Oven Record in space provided below the Model No and the Serial No found on the label on cabinet back Model No Serial No Retain this information for future reference Kenmore MICRO C ONVECTION OVEN Use and Care Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A 12808 ...

Page 2: ...st not be pinched or crushed in any way The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power remains off when the door is open DO NOT try to defeat these switches Place the cookware gently on the ceramic tray and handle the tray carefully to avoid breakage Use only Sears Browning dish on the ceramic tray Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish Incorrect usa...

Page 3: ...sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth See Care and Cleaning instructions on Page 56 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance 0nly for its intended use as described in this manual 16 To a reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully...

Page 4: ...perature Controlled Multi Power Cooking 26 Two Three or Four Stage Cooking 27 28 Whole Meal Cooking 29 oAutomatic Defrost 30 _33 Convection Cooking 34 _ 49 Convection Cooking with Automatic Pre Heat 35 Temperature Probe Convection Cooking 37 Micro Convec Cooking 38 Temperature Probe Micro Convec Cooking 40 oTwo Three or Four Stage Cooking 41 42 o Dehydration Cooking 42 _ 49 Delay Start Cooking 50 ...

Page 5: ... nearest Sears store When seeking information be sure you have the complete model number which is located on the plastic label See below for its location MODEL NUMBER To make a request for service information or replacement of parts Sears will require the complete model number of you microwave convection oven The number is on the inner left side of the control panel You must open the door to see t...

Page 6: ... the appliance is properly grounded A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a long cord or extension cord is used I the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as t...

Page 7: ... 4 When your microwave convection oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the numbers in the display window will show 0 00 plus the hours and minutes that have elapsed since the oven was plugged in or the power was restored This means that the TIME OF DAY clock must be set Refer to Setting Time of Day below Note If your oven does not operate properly ...

Page 8: ...will be packed with the following items Ceramic Tray I each Metal Rack I each Temperature Probe I each Dehydration Rack 2 each Dehydration Net 2 each Use and Care Manual I each Easy Use Chart Card I each Use the Dehydration Rack and Net for only dehydration cooking Do not use them for microwave micro convec or convection cooking Do not use this Sears Kenmore Microwave Convection Oven for commercia...

Page 9: ...es are set lights will go on indicating the stage in which your oven is cooking Display Window u_ Used to show oTime of Day Cooking Time ÙMicrowave Cooking Power Level eCooking Probe Temperature Oven Temperature Defrost dEFI dEF2 dEF3 eRecipe Quantity Hold End Pause PAUS Probe Prob It also functions as countdown timer or temperature indicator when cooking use Light Shows Oven has been set to pause...

Page 10: ...Stop has been touched Lto Recip Convec Time Used in setting Micro Convec Cooking Time wec Temp Used in setting the desired Micro Convec Cooking Temperature with Temperature Probe onvec Temp _ Used in setting the desired Convection Cooking Temperature with Temperature Probe Hold Warm Used in setting a Hold Warm Cooked food can be kept warm Pause Used to stop Oven between Cooking Stages Memory Recal...

Page 11: ...ood to be browned evenly without losing any of the juices Air heated by the heater is uniformly circulated in the oven by a fan to enable the heating and cooking of food Since hot air remains in the oven as it circulates cooking is very efficient The temperature inside the oven can be controlled according to the type of food being cooked Stirrer Convection Fan Heater O_n _ray A Micro Convec Cookin...

Page 12: ...n and then the oven will change automatically into the second stage at th_ preset time Two Three or Four Stage Cooking with_oth TIME and TEMP CONTROL can also be set For detailed directions on Two Three or Four Stage Cooking see Pages 27 and 28 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HI POWER COOKING HI power with Temperature Control lets you cook food to a preset temperature using maximum speed Follow the directi...

Page 13: ...VEC COOKING Since both microwaves and hot air are used food can be cooked very quickly Cooking this way utilizes the features of both the microwave and hot air systems and finishes food nicely See page 38 FOUR STAGE COOKING With the memory feature that controls four different stages of cooking four stage cooking can be performed automatically For example the first stage can be set for preheating t...

Page 14: ...ch MICRO TEMP 4 Touch Numbers for Cooking Temperature 5 Touch START See page 25 for more instructions To Set i Plug in Temperature Probe 2 Touch CLEAR 3 Touch MICRO TEMP 4 Touch Numbers for Cooking Temperature 5 Touch MICRO CONTROL 6 Touch Numbers for Cooking Power level 7 Touch START See page 26 for more instructions To Set I Touch CLEAR 2 Touch MICRO TIME or MICRO TEMP 3 Touch Numbers for Cookin...

Page 15: ...ouch Numbers for Cooking Time 4 Touch START See page 38 for more instructions FOUR STAGE COOKING To Set 1 Plug in Temperature Probe 2 Touch CLEAR 3 Touch M CRO CONVEC TEMP 4 Touch Numbers for Cooking Temperature 5 Touch START See page 40 for more instructions To Set I Touch CLEAR 2 Touch DEHYDRATE TIME 3 Touch Numbers for Cooking Time 4 Touch OVEN TEMPiPRE HEAT 5 Touch Numbers for Oven Temperature...

Page 16: ...ooking experts and have been preset into this oven for automatic cooking To use AUTO RECIPE 300 cooking touch RECIPE the numbers corresponding with the desired Recipe s shown in the cook book and then START See pages 51 thru 53 of this Manual as well as your Kenmore Microwave Cookbook for detailed directions In addition to AUTO RECIPE 300 3 more recipes Recipe 301 303 can be programmed by yourself...

Page 17: ...NVEC TIME Display Window Set Cooking Time TEMPERATURE CONTROL Set Cooking Probe Temperature MICRO TEMP CONVEC TEMP MICRO CONVEC TEMP MICRO CONTROL Set Microwave Cooking Power level To reset to HI set 99 OVEN TEMP PRE HEAT Set Oven Temperature PAUSE BETWEEN STAGES Some recipes require stirring turning and adding or removing of foods between stages To set the oven to stop between stages touch PAUSE ...

Page 18: ...hanges to Power Level I The Hold Warm will continue for up to 100 minutes or until the door has been opened c_rSTOP has been touched If you want to keep your cooked food warm the Hold Warm feature can be used independently without setting the cooking cycle To use the Hold Warm feature independently 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch HOLD WARM 3 Touch START The oven will begin to keep the food warm _ fith micro...

Page 19: ...en will begin cooking and the Display Window will show the time counting down in seconds A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for two seconds when the cooking time is completed Then the oven will shut itself off NOTE To stir food during cooking open the oven door stir or turn the food close the oven door and touch START The oven will automatically continue to count do...

Page 20: ...ing baked custards and pasta 60 BAKE Cooking scrambled eggs Cooking cakes 70 ROAST Cooking rump roast ham veal and lamb MED HIGH Cooking cheese dishes Cooking eggs and milk Cooking quick breads and cereal products 80 REHEAT Reheating precooked or prepared food quickly Heating sandwiches 90 SAUTI e Cooking onions celery and green peppers quickly Reheating meat slices quickly I00 MAX POWER Cooking t...

Page 21: ...er level 20 6 Touch START The oven begins to cook and the display window will show the time counting down A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for two seconds when the cooking time is completed Then the oven will shut itself off 5 Choose the 80 REHEAT setting by touching the number 8 then 0 the number next to REHEAT on the Cook Guide The Display Window will read 80 me...

Page 22: ...ven wall 3 Choose the doneness temperature from the chart on Page 23 Set the temperature with the MICRO TEMP 4 Microwave cook the meat on the second multi power setting The microwave oven will turn itself off when the preset temperature is reached Take the food out of the oven as soon as the display window shows End 5 Remove the temperature sensor Let the meat stand covered with foil for about 10 ...

Page 23: ...min per Ib HI Max Power Rare 3 4 min per lb Medium4 5 min per lb Well done 5 6 min per lb 70 Roast 70 Roast Rare 3 4 min per lb 120 F Medium 5 6 rain per lb 130 F Well done 6 7 rain per lb 140 F 70 Roast 70 Roast Rare 3 4 rain per lb 120 F Medium 3 5 min per lb 130 F Well done 5 6 min per lb 140 F LAMB Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast with bone Lamb Roast Boneless 70 Roast Medium 4 5 min per lb Well don...

Page 24: ...nto the center of the food Cover with a casserole lid waxed paper or plastic wrap Place the temperature probe sensor into the center of the food to be reheated The sensitive area of the sensor should rest in the middle of the food Place the temperature probe sensor in the densest or largest amount of food Place the temperature probe sensor into the thickest part of the sandwich to be warmed The se...

Page 25: ...play window This is to remind you that the oven will work at HI MAX POWER unless a different power setting is chosen 6 Touch START The oven will begin to cook and you will be able to see th_ temperature of the food rising in the display window Auto Recipe 300 1 _2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Touch CLEAR 4 Touch MICRO TEMP The lights above TEMP and MICRO below STAGE I will go on and F will show in the display ...

Page 26: ...300 Z I22 2 _ _ _ _ i __ _ _ _ 6 Touch MICRO CONTROL _ _ _ _ _ __5 The word HI will show in the display window until you enter a lower power setting This is to remind you that the oven will always operate at full power unless you set a lower power 7 Choose the cook control setting you desire and touch the corresponding numbers For example if the recipe should call for cooking at the 70 ROAST setti...

Page 27: ...ch MEMORY RECALL or PAUSE The light below STAGE 3 will go on The display window will show _0_ Repeat steps 7 10 above to set the third cooking stage at the same or a different power level for a chosen time or temperature Touch START for three stage cooking If four stage cooking is desired touch MEMORY RECALL or PAUSE The light below STAGE 4 will go on The display window will show _ 0 _ Repeat step...

Page 28: ...ill begin cooking I000 wil show in the display window The oven will begin to cook at power level 70 and the time will begin to count down in the display window When the I0 minutes are over a tone will sound and the oven will stop PAUSE will show in the display window After the pause to restart the oven touch START for second cooking stage 300 will show in the display window The oven will begin to ...

Page 29: ... time to add or remove food I Place the Metal Rack in guides on the side wall of oven cavity 2 Place food into the oven 3 Set the oven following the instructions given in the cookbook 0 METAL RACK Remove Metal Rack from oven when not being used for whole meal cooking Do not run the oven empty with the Metal Rack in it The Metal Rack may get hot during cooking Pot holders may be needed to remove Ra...

Page 30: ...in increments of 0 I Ibs 4 Touch START The oven willbegin defrosting and the display window will show the time counting down A tone will sound and the word End willshow in the display window for 2 seconds Then the oven will shut itself off NOTE If you plan to use additional cooking stages immediately following the Auto Defrost cycle you must allow for standing time as recommended on the Auto Defro...

Page 31: ...ing time shows in the display window when START key is touched The chart gives you standing times and sl anding techniques needed to complete the thawing process IMPORTANT NOTE The defrosting powe r setting power level 30 DEFROST should not be confused with this Auto Defrost feature The defrost cooking level is a low energy setting used to cook foods that need slow gentle cooking Use the defrost c...

Page 32: ...rack Turn over once Use a microwave roasting rack Turn over twice Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Use a microwave roasting rack Defrost until strips separate Turn over once Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder into oven to defrost Turn over once Defrost until pieces can be separated Use a microwave roasting rack Turn over twice Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Use a microwave r...

Page 33: ...g rack Turn over once Separate pieces when partially thawed Use a microwave roasting rack Remove from foil pan Cover with waxed paper Use a microwave roasting rack Turn over once Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Immerse in cold water for standing time Use a microwave roasting rack Turn over once Carefully separate fillets under cold water Use a microwave roasting rack Turn over once Carefully s...

Page 34: ...s cookies breads rolls or other baked foods some recipes occassionally call for preheating Preheat the empty oven just as you do in the conventional oven But heavier dense foods such as meats casseroles poultry can be started without preheating All heatproof cookware or metal utensils may be used in convection cooking BAKING PAN METAL UTENSILS Any baking pan less than 13 x 13 can be used with this...

Page 35: ..._ _ _ _ v 1 F_ _ Z _ _ 5 _ 5 L Aulo ReciPe 300 2__2_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ L__J_ _ i _ n i 2 _ _ _ Auto Recipe 3130 e _ _ ii 121 8 WARNING The temperature in the oven is quite high Never touch the tray or flatware with bare hands Open the door the beep sound will stop and the temperature display will change to PAUS Place the food inside the Oven as quickly as possible While the door is open the warme...

Page 36: ... dish Let stand 10 5 rain Rib eye or 450 F Rare 4 min 4 5 min strip steak Med 5 rain 5 6 min Well 6 rain 6 7 rain turn over LAMB Lamp leg or 330 F 15 20 min per shoulder roast lb bone in fat side down 6 I 2 Ibs turn over Upper guides Preheat Metal pan or foil tray Let stand 10 15 min 15 20 min per lb Rare 145 F Med 155 F Well 165 F On ceramic tray in glass or ceramic dish with trivet Let stand 10 ...

Page 37: ...l go on and F shows in the Display Window NOTES The CONVEC TEMP means that the cooking is done by measuring and controlling the food temperature with the Temperature Probe The OVEN TEMP means that the cooking is done by measuring and controlling the oven room temperature Auto R_cl_ _CI2_ Auto RGci_ 300 i Z E_C _ ZF_Z_ Z_ 8 Touch START The Oven is working when the oven light is on and the Lights be...

Page 38: ...T The Oven is working when the oven light is on and the time in the Display Window begins counting down When the figure in the Display Window counts down to 0 while the oven temperature is programmed for 400 F a tone will sound and the word End will show in the Display Window for 2 seconds and the cooking is over NOTES The oven temperature of 350 F is memorized in the Oven This means that if the d...

Page 39: ...t side down turn over 3 5 min per lb turn over 5 6 min per lb turn over 5 6 min per lb turn over SECOND STAGE 5 min 4 min per lb 4 min per lb 15 min per lb 5 5 I 2 min per lb 4 4 1 2 min per lb 8 10 min per lb 5 6 min per lb 5 6 min per lb PROBE METHOD 160 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Rare 145 F Med 155 F Well 165 F 150 F 155 F 165 F 165 F SPECIAL NOT...

Page 40: ...7 Set the desired temperature for Temperature Probe by touching the corresponding Numbers If 185 F is desired for example touch numbers I 8 and 5 185F then shows in the Display Window 8 Touch START The Oven is working when the oven light is on Lights below STAGE I above TEMP and MICRO and CONVEC will go on and the food temperature is shown in the Display Window When the temperature of the food rea...

Page 41: ...ve TIME MICRO and CONVEC will go on and 0 shows in the Display Window 8 Set the desired time for 3rd stage cooking 5 minutes by touching numbers 5 0 and 0 500 then shows in the Display Window C2D 2D f o_ S __u mt _ _ 3oo Second Stage 3 Touch PAUSE Light below STAGE 2 will go on and 0 shows in the Display Window CEE3 4 Touch CONVEC TIME Light below STAGE 2 TIME and CONVEC will go on and 0 shows in ...

Page 42: ...e Rack may get hot during cooking Standing time allows the food to finish cooking and the heat to be uniformthroughout See the cookbook for detailed explanation 14 The beep sound stops when the door is opened Place the food in the Oven and close the door quickly The PAUS shows in the Display Window 15 Touch START The oven starts working when the oven light is on Lights below STAGE 2 above TIME and...

Page 43: ...lity fruits and vegetables If there is a blemish it will appear in the finished product The one exception to this is in making fruit leathers Here you can cut away pieces of the fruit that are spoiled use up fruits from the freezer that have overstayed their time even canned fruits that have been around too long The thinner the slices the faster the drying Place food one layer thick on the trays D...

Page 44: ... FRUIT LEATHERS Fruit leathers are one of the_ most enjoyable things for snacking you can easily make They are a combination of fruits nuts and if desired honey or corn syrup to sweeten slightly Most fruits have enough sugar to give enough sweetness to the leather Try this with fruit leathers Remove leather from plastic wrap and spread with soft cream cheese then roll up and refrigerate This can t...

Page 45: ...e are deliciously eaten just as is for snacks This is also true of fruit leathers and beef jerky A wonderful substitute for junk foods for children Banana slices apple slices cherries pineapple pears apricots and peaches are all appetizing tidbits to eat Soak dried foods in water or juice and beat in a blender to make a nutritious drink Dried fruits may also be rehydrated by soaking in water or fr...

Page 46: ...ts of boiling water 1 2 rain moisture to craze the skins and eliminate natural wax Drain and dry PEARS Peel core and slice Dip in lemon juice or 4 5 hrs Pliable and 3 Ibs 1 4 to 3 8 thick in solution of 6 cups Both racks leathery water 3 tsp Ascorbic No moisture Acid I tsp ground when cut and cloves optional Drain squeezed and dry PEACHES Peel core and slice Dip in lemon juice 5 6 hrs Pliable and ...

Page 47: ...c Tilt to spread when pureed cloves and ginger Leave at least 1 2 border PARSLEY Wash under cold None 1 1 3 hrs Brittle flaky 1 bunch water _Separate pat dryafter washing at 120 clusters Discard long Both racks or tough stems PEAS Shell Blanch See Chart Page 2 1 2 3 hrs Brittle and 4 cups 134 Rinse with cold Both racks wrinkled water PEPPERS Cut in strips None 1 1 2 2 hrs Tough to brittle GREEN or...

Page 48: ... the Display Window flashes The Oven begins operating and show the time counting down by minutes DEHYDRATION RACKS AND NETS Two sets of the Dehydration Rack and Net come with the oven The Ceramic Tray should be placed with them in the Oven during the dehydration cooking as shown below Put the Dehydration Rack and Net in top guides if a single set of them is used The Dehydration Rack and Net should...

Page 49: ... oven temperature is set itself at 150 F unless a different temperature is chosen If you want to set the dehydration oven temperature at other than 150 F touch OVEN TEMP PRE HEAT and then touch the desired numbers F shows in the Display Window and then the Display Window shows the chosen temperature For example il _the oven temperature is set at 130 touch OVEN TI_MP PRE HEAT and then touch 1 3 and...

Page 50: ...ooking Power level For example touch numbers 5 then 0 50 will show in the display window 8 Touch START The Time of Day will show in the Display Window and Light below DELAY START goes on As soon as the clock shows the Cook Start Time which has been subtracted from the Cook Finish Time the Oven will start cooking and the cooking time counts down in the Display Window When the Cook Finish Time or 7 ...

Page 51: ...e time counting down Some preset cookings of AUTO RECIPE 300 can cook up to 4th stage NOTES If PAUSE shows in the display window between stages a special requirement i e stirring turning over rotating and covering by following instructions in the cookbook is needed olf PAUSE does not show in the display window cooking in the stage cooking will start itself or the cooking has been completed EXAMPLE...

Page 52: ...ill show in the display window At pause stirin broth wine salt and pepper Cover by following theinstructionsin the cookbook 8 Touch START The fourth stage will begin 500 will show in the display window The oven will begin cooking When the 5 minutes are over a tone will sound and the word End will show in display window for 2 seconds and the oven will stop RU_ Auto R_clpe 300 Z3Z ZIZ t3 ZZ_ Z_Z3CZ ...

Page 53: ...ch Numbers for the Preset Recipe 4 Touch QUANTITY The light at the fight of QUANTITY and 00 will show in the Display Window 5 Touch numbers for the multiplication factor To double the recipe touch 2 and 0 To triple the recipe touch 3 and 0 6 Touch START Example To cook three hot dogs per Recipe 51 I Touch CLEAR 2 Touch RECIPE 3 Touch 5 and I 4 Touch QUANTITY 5 Touch 3 and 0 6 Touch START NOTES The...

Page 54: ...ow 5 Program your new recipe following use instructions 6 Touch NEW RECIPE New recipe is now preset and the time of day will show in the display window NOTE A recipe which has been stored in this manner can be changed to a new recipe If you want to change to a new reqipe the previously stored recipe is erased when a new recipe is entered over the old recipe Make a list of the recipe numbers and th...

Page 55: ...astic Metal Paper Waxed Paper Wood I t i Kenmore Ceramic Tray Coming Ware Heat resistant Glass Ware Glass Ware with metal decoration Lead Glass Without metal decoration Regulat Oven Heat proof Ware Plastic Wrap Kenmore Baking Pan Metal Baking Pan Aluminum Foil Cups Plates Towels OK OK OK NO NO OK OK OK OK NO NO OK OK OK NO OK OK OK NO NO OK OK OK NO NO NO OK NO NO NO ii_ onvection Co ang OK OK OK ...

Page 56: ...rs with paper towel or cloth before removal of tray Wash in warm soapy water and dry Do not use rough cleaning powders steel wood or rough cleaning pads The fan cover inside oven top can be gently wiped in place or removed for washing with detergent in a sink Handle with care when washing in a sink The fan cover can be removed by taking out the two screws used to hold it in place and pulling off t...

Page 57: ...trol Panel is touched A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Q A Why does the Display Window flash Flashing numbers indicate there has been a loss of electrical power to the Oven and the Time of Day must be reset Prolonged loss of power can also result in lossof programmable recipes Be sure they are recorded Q Why does the smoke come out of the exhaust duct at ...

Page 58: ...low the instructions which come with the popping product_ and neverleave the oven unattended while popping com Never use a paper bag for popping corn Q What is wrong when three potatoes bake throughly and the fourth is still not cooked A The fourth potato may be slightly heavier than the others and will need to cook 30 to 50 seconds longer Remember to allow space around each potato when baking For...

Page 59: ...ctured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modem appliance may require service from time to time A Sears Maintenance Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty It provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue inconvenience It assures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Convection Oven Here s a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement ...

Page 60: ...T IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP SEARS WILL REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE THE ABOVE WARRANTY COVERAGE APPLIES ONLY TO MICROWAVE OVENS WHICH ARE USED FOR PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL...

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