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Page 1: ...rowave Hood Combination Use Care Guide Combinacibn Microondas Campana Guia de uso y cuidado Models Modelos 721 88512 721 88513 721 88519 L 1 MFL57601502 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www sears com ...

Page 2: ...e 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 technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failur...

Page 3: ...is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustm...

Page 4: ...l or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel ELECTRICAL REQUIRE...

Page 5: ... heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guess work out of microwave cooking For the best cooking results 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 foo...

Page 6: ...ng it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning 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 heati...

Page 7: ...it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results G Cooktop Light H Grease Filter See Caring for the filters section I Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 3 4 5 1 Convection Rack 2 Metal Tray Drip Pan 3 Turntable 4 Rotate Ring 5 Shaft The turntable rotates in both direction to help food cook more evenly Do not operate th...

Page 8: ...o Conv Combi pad is not selected it automatically default to micro All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see How to use section SMART TOUCHSENSOR Micro I VENT LIGHT ON OFF B SPEED ON OFF ...

Page 9: ... this pad when setting weight combination cooking K SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese or Frozen Juice L MELT Touch this pad to melt Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese or Marshmallow M FAVORITE Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory N OPTION Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed an...

Page 10: ...ct time If you touch STOP Clear while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch ST...

Page 11: ...LILTF I UI I O LIGHT ON OFF J IF IT mL L LILTiLh Ul I You can set the LIGHT to automatically turn on and off at specified times The light comes on at the same time every day until reset Example Turn on 2 00 AM turn off 7 00 AM Touch Display Shows 2 2 _ 0 0 L h ITL O I IFUT I 11 I TII RL G I I I G I L I0 I I Ul I I II IG no L L _ O u u _ L LL_ u OC CT J IT TImCo _c _ _c L L_ c _ _3 7P7 TJWI IFU L I...

Page 12: ... Let eL 1 3 TI_ 11 3 LI ILI ILl S 3n On IL O On _U I UUJ_ I rill Till IFU T_OT u _ L n 5 1 _ Timecounting down 5 and COOK O _J IL O 3f_ I U JJ_ I L_L For best results some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle You can program your oven for 2 power level stages during the cook cycle Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch jJ _ 1 _Micro _ Display Shows L I JTL O 1 11_ 11 I TI...

Page 13: ...ges Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat 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 requiring special care such as cheese...

Page 14: ...Display Shows b _ L h 3 E2 L L _ _ _ _ 5 I FI Ill L Ill I IlL L Till IFU l LLULF L II UI I IUULF L an _ I_SE _ 7 rn UL L Ln 3 _qL I UL L I 0 C I L F Till IFU u LCJ_q I IL_ I LILILFI q _ Tn uI L _ _3 1 UUL 13 _L_ Till II I_l l I ULIL FI L FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows ii...

Page 15: ...ooking to complete melting 2 Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares 4 or 8 of baking chocolate may be oz used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 3 Cheese Use processed cheese food 8 or 16 only Cut into cubes Place oz in a single layer in microwavable container Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting 4 Marshmallows Large or miniature...

Page 16: ...e fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed 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 shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shal...

Page 17: ...turn 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 Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Large irregular shaped and fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a ...

Page 18: ...sting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish setting FOOD SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets FISH Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH AT BEEP Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange FISH Turn over FISH FISH FISH FISH Break apart Turn over Tur...

Page 19: ...s sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still 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 bl...

Page 20: ...rowavable containers and cover them with lids or plastic wrap 2 Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook 3 Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results 4 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 ...

Page 21: ...r with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in microwave safe container place on a plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Place rice and twice as much liquid water chicken or vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwave dish ...

Page 22: ... results 2 6 slices Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available 2 Fresh Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering 2 3 oz each quantity 3 Frozen Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering 2 3 oz each quantity 4...

Page 23: ...ial techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking however you need to lower oven temperature by 25 F from recommended temperature mentioned in package instructions when cooking packaged food in convection mode 7 When baking cakes cookies breads rolls or other baked foods most recipes call for preheating Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven You can start heavi...

Page 24: ...ample To set the convection cooking at 375 F for 30 minutes without preheating Touch Display Shows 1 _ Timeof day _ _ L 1 7 C L _ TL L 1 2 C n_ _l_ __JL r r _ TcmocooT IOC mO It II C IIU C U Till I U CAITCO UUL I I_ I I_ 37S F Tn uo Tco UUL I C I C _ 7C C CNTCO I_q IZ I IZ I I II IL II T I_C L UU ILl 11 2 NOTE If you press the start button it wiltoperate _ iLl IJU Till II I T_OT 37 _ F uL J_ _ _ T...

Page 25: ...25 F 375 F 350 F 350 F 350 F 325 F 325 F 275OF 300 F 325 F 325 F 325 F 325 F 350 F 350 F 350 F 300 F 400 F 300 F Time Min 11 to14 35 to 40 18 to 22 45 to 55 60 to 70 16 to 23 13 to 16 35 to 40 26 to 30 30 to 35 20 to 25 90 to 100 25 to 30 35 to 45 35 to 45 30 to 40 45 to 55 11 to14 11 to14 35 to 40 35 to 40 30 to 35 30 to 35 Remove from pans immediately and cool slightly on wire rack Pierce each p...

Page 26: ... for preparation Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Let stand 5 minutes before serving Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions fo...

Page 27: ... Pieces 21 2 to 31 2 Ibs Duckling 4 to 5 Ibs Turkey Breast 4 to 6 Ibs Fish whole 3 to 5 Ibs Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 400 F 325 F 325 F 325 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 325 F 325 F 325 F 375 F 425 F 375 F 325 F 400 F 350 F 45 to 50 50 to 55 55 to 60 53 to 58 58 to 63 63 to 68 28 to 32 32 to 36 83 to 88 65 to 75 20 to 25 20 to 25 17 ...

Page 28: ...r 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 and place a heat resistant dish between the pan and the ...

Page 29: ...ast Pork DIRECTION Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water Pat chicken dry with paper towels secure the legs with kitchen twine Brush outside of chicken with melted butter or margarine Place chicken breast side down on metal rack on metal tray After cooking loosely tent chicken with aluminum foil Let stand for 10 minutes after cooking Pat dry with paper towels Place roast on ...

Page 30: ...oking time Whole Chicken 21 2 to 6 Ibs Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 6 Ibs Cornish Hens untied Unstuffed Stuffed Duckling Turkey Breast 4 to 6 Ibs Fish 1 lb fillets Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each Shrimp 1 to 2 Ibs Scallops 1 to 2 Ibs 375 F 375 F 375 F 375 F 375 F 375 F 375 F 375 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 350 F 305 F 305 F 375 F 375 F 425 F 375 F 375 F 300 F 350 F 350 F 3...

Page 31: ...za Baked Potatoes Oven Temp 425 F 375 F 450 F 450 F 450 F Time Min 15 to 17 39 to 43 4to 6 23 to 26 36 to 40 Comments Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Pierce skin with a fork before baking Place on rack 31 ...

Page 32: ...hicken pieces on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Reheat filling and bun separately Cook filling cov...

Page 33: ...iced Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 9 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 lb 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1 lb 4 8 Add 1 2cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 Add 1 2cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole ...

Page 34: ... soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 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 To clean grass tray and rotating ring wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas MetalRack use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe MetalTray GlassTurntable Rotat...

Page 35: ...ishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary T...

Page 36: ...place bulb 4 Reinstall bulb cover with mounting screws 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Open the door Tip the grille forward then slide to the left and pull out 4 Remove charcoal filter 7 Replace the bulb 8 Reinstall bulb holder Slide bulb holder back into the compartment and press down...

Page 37: ...veral 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 Using standing time Always allow food to stand after cooking Standing time after def...

Page 38: ...ting food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout the container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods...

Page 39: ...g or combination cooking to cook by time Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave convection and combination cooking COOKING METHOD MICROWAVE Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout the oven for fast thorough cooking of food CONVECTION Hot air circulates around food to pro...

Page 40: ...p produce a light tender crust Glass or glass ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass Combination Cooking Glass or glass ceramic baking containers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or oven shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or the oven Heat resistant plast...

Page 41: ...ESSORIES Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack O Possible to use _ Recommended method X Donotuse MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION X X X X O O O O X Notes Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating 41 ...

Page 42: ...at pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm deep and 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 depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food...

Page 43: ... ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel that operation COOKING TIMES PROBLEM CAUSE Food is not cooked enough The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on page 13 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 ...

Page 44: ...rs Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM CAUSE You do not hear the programming You have not entered the correct command or end of cycle tone The audible tone has been disabled Tone must be enabled DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM CAUSE The display is flashing There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Clock section on Page 10 If ...

Page 45: ...lp 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 prod...

Page 46: ...ur Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears corn www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordena...

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