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E L T E Microwave 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 ...
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Microwave Hood Combination Warranty .............................. 2 Safety ........................................................................................ 3 Overview .................................................................................... 5 How your Microwave Hood Combination works ...................... 5 Radio interference . ...
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We have provided many important safety messages in thismanual andon your appliance. Always read andobey allsafety messages. This is thesafety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that cankillor hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and thewordDANGER or WARNING. These words mean: You will be killed o ...
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• 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, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar location. ...
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This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. HOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food. Mi ...
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TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slow ...
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES O0 ( I1 m Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features: A. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to vi ...
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. If Micro, 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 mo ...
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A. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. B. POPCORN SENSOR. Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. C. COOK SENS ...
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This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. AUDIBLE SIGNALS Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: • A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. • Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown. • Four tones signal the en ...
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EXHAUST FAN LIGHT TIMER The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed exhaust fan. Example: To set Level 4. Touch" Display Shows: . This shows the last level O until select the fan you speed level. VENT ON/OFF O J L-J IO 2. LeVeL V Touch this pad until VENT LEVEL 4 appears in the 5-SPEED display. Turn off fan when desired NOTE: If the t ...
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ADD 30 SEC TWO - STAGE COOKING A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without the need to touch START/ENTER. Example: To cook for 1 minutes. Touch" Display Shows: 1. _T_0 P_ Time of day /,_"_"-_,,_ Time counting down and 2. _,,,_,,30 S ec S Twice COOK. L"h=_J/L-O ...
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 10 to 0 stands for a different percentage of full cook power. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. It also tells ...
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TURNTABLE ON/OFF FAVORITE For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch" Display Shows: L,,, ,, , l'_'_';LC I. y ,',," L- 2. _,+QdO_/ Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off. Ill,,I T /Tl-_ll._fU L- Ull l, I//UL/.Z NOTE: • This option is not available in ...
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MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. Example for 8 oz. Chocolate: Display Shows: Time of day . -L-/ /..-FT fi_/..-/_l/ I TJl '_lcLcL I / L/ / IC/HJ I L/ . . /- I/1/-/ll 1TL- LI_L'LL'LI:_' _. T/ Y/ I/-!._/ I T/1 "3 ...
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AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you t ...
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast, Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops (1 inch thick) PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick) Hot Dogs Spareribs Country-style Ribs Sausage, Links Sausage, Bulk Loin Roast, Boneless SETTING AT BEEP SPECIA ...
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs) Cut-up CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (up to 6 Ibs) SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum ...
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Bread setting FOOD Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. DEFROSTING TIPS • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the ...
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SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN SENSOR Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate Sensing during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount o ...
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COOK SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT NUMBER 1 Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around 1~4 medium Potato the edge, at least one inch apart. (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each) After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. 2 1~4 cups Frozen Vegetable Fresh Vegetable Canned Vegetable Frozen Entree Rice Remove from pa ...
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AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides 6 preset categories for cooking, Example: To cook bacon 2 slices. Touch: Display Shows: , -1_-I /..-J-T J111..-I_11 1 / TJW - '-'_C/.-CL I IIClII_I I ILl I__ , 8/.TL-nl. "rnl ,-u "_ "rn C UII IUULI-I L- IU 0 , "_ -1 11-I-- Till l/-U -T_OT ,_- 5__._c 5 I UUt_ I-I , Time counting down and coo ...
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TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and ...
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CONVECTION During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking. Note: Lower oven temperature by 25°F from package recommended temperature, instructions. The baking time may vary a ...
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CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then place tray on rack. (See page 15.) 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the ...
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CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (CONT'D) Food Pies, Pastries Casseroles Convenience Foods Main Dishes Vegetables Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments Frozen Pie 400°F 50 to 60 Meringue-Topped Two-Crust Quiche Pastry Shell Meat, Chicken, Seafood Combinations Pasta Potatoes, scalloped Vegetable Frozen Bread Dough Frozen Entree Frozen Pizza Rising Crust ...
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MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. / lb. Beef Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood Ribs (2 to 4 Ibs.) Rare Medium Well Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 Ibs.) Chuck, Rump Meat Loaf (2 Ibs.) Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) Shank (5-lb. f ...
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TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION ROAST This section gives you instructions to operate each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. Sometimes combination microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook ...
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SPEED COOK This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode. SPEED COOK has 4 food categories. See the SPEED COOK CHART on this page for the settings available. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings. Example: To cook 2 lb. roast pork. Touc ...
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COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. / lb. Beef Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 Ibs.) Rare Medium Well Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 Ibs.) (Use cooking bag for best results.) Turn over after half of co ...
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COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE Food Pies, Pastries Convenience Foods Vegetables Quiche Frozen Entree Frozen Pizza Rolls, Egg Rolls Pizza 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 pack ...
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HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken o ...
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE COOK TIME VEGETABLE AMOUNT AT HIGH INSTRUCTIONS STANDING (MINUTE) TIME Artichokes 2 medium 5-8 Trim.Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes (8 oz.each) 4 medium 10-13 Asparagus, 1 lb. 3-6 Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears Beans, Green 1 lb. 7-11 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt.casserole. 2-3 minutes ...
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To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well fora long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the ...
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CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chacoal filter (Part No.5230W1A003A) is available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 mon ...
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS Use a cloth or towel when replacing the bulb. - If you touch the halogen bulb with your bare hands it will reduce the life of the bulb. The cooktop light 5. Remove bulb holder by pushing locking tab back slightly 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power, to disengage tab from the bulb holder. 2. Remove the ...
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Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. Starting temperature of food • The lower the tempe ...
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Using aluminum foil (cont.) • Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4-in. (.64-cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom. • Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven. • Use only undamaged containers. • Do not use containers taller than ...
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COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking. Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while r ...
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COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power ...
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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES 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 ...
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass tray No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you will get poor or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish? cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Is it normal for the guide ...
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Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works. * The microwave oven will not run. Th ...
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GLASS TRAY PROBLEM The glass tray will not move. CAUSE • The glass tray is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center hub. • The support is not operating correctly. Remove the glass tray and restart the oven. If the hub still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. Cooking without the ...
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