Kenmore 911. 41485 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
DOUBLE 30" SELF-
CLEANING BUILT-IN
WALL OVEN WITH
UPPER MICROWAVE
MODEL NO.
911. 41485
911.41489
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CAUTION:
Before using this oven,
read this manual and
follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating
Instructions.
• Safety Instructions
• Operation
• Care and Cleaning
•Problem Solving
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
229C4O2OP227-1 (SR10426)

TABLEOFCONTENTS
SELF-CLEANINGBUlLT-IN
WALLOVENWITHMICROWAVE
Oven Safety ................................ 3-6
Removal of Packaging Tape ........... 6
Features of Your Oven .................... 7
Microwave Oven Control ................ 8
Power Level ................................ 8-9
Time Cook I ..................................... 9
Time Cook Guide ............................ 9
Time Cook II .................................. 10
Time Defrost .................................. 10
Add 30 Seconds ........................... 10
Express Cook ................................ 10
Auto Feature ................................. 10
Timed Defrosting Guide ................ 11
Humidity Sensor ............................ 12
Popcorn ........................................ 12
Reheat ........................................... 12
Potato ............................................ 12
Beverage ...................................... 13
Snacks .......................................... 13
Snacks Guide ............................... 13
Cook .............................................. 13
Cook Guide ................................... 13
Upper Oven Clock ........................ 14
Display On/Off .............................. 14
Reminder ...................................... 14
Delay Start .................................... 14
Sound On/Off ................................ 14
Lower Oven Control ...................... 15
Lower Oven Display ...................... 16
Lower Oven Clock ........................ 17
Lower Oven Kitchen Timer ........... 17
Lower Oven Tones ........................ 18
Lower Oven F Code ...................... 18
Lower Oven Cooking Tips ...... 19-20
Baking With Margarine ................. 19
Baking ........................................... 21
Broiling .......................................... 22
Setting Special Features ............... 23
Self-Cleaning Cycle ................ 24-25
Microwave Oven Interior ............... 26
Microwave Oven Floor .................. 26
Microwave Oven Door Window .... 26
Outside Oven Surfaces ................. 26
Microwave Control Panel .............. 26
Lower Oven Control Panel ............ 27
Broiler Pan and Grid ..................... 27
Oven Racks .................................. 27
Walls of the Oven .......................... 27
Glass ............................................. 27
Oven Light Bulb ............................ 28
Oven Door ..................................... 28
Removable Oven Racks ............... 28
Before Calling for
Service .................................... 29-30
Temperature Adjustment .............. 31
Warranty ........................................ 35
Consumer Service Numbers ......... 36
For your convenience and future reference, please write down
your model and serial numbers in the space provided. They are
located on the inside of the microwave on the right side.
MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:
2

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas or electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT: To insure safety for
yourself, family, and home, please
read your Owner's Manual carefully.
Keep it handy for reference. Pay
close attention to Safety Sections. BE
SURE your appliance is installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
• DO NOT leave children alone
or unattended near an appliance
in use.
•TEACH CHILDREN not to play
with controls or any part of the
appliance and not to sit, climb, or
stand on the door, or any part of the
appliance.
• CAUTION: NEVER STORE
items of interest to children in
cabinets above the appliance.
Children climbing on the appliance
could be seriously injured.
•KEEP THIS book.for later use.
•NEVER TRY to repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless
instructions are given in this manual.
All other work should be done by a
qualified technician.
•NEVER USE your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
•ALWAYS KEEP combustible wall
coverings, curtains, dishcloths,
towels, potholders, and other linens
a safe distance from the appliance.
•NEVER USE a towel or other bulky
cloth as a potholder, and make sure
the potholder is dry. Moist
potholders could cause steam
burns. DO NOT let potholders
touch hot surfaces.
•ALWAYS KEEP your appliance
clear of things that will burn
(gasoline and other flammable
vapors or liquids).
•ALWAYS KEEP the oven area
free from things that will burn. Food,
wooden utensils, and grease
buildup could catch fire. Plastic
utensils could melt and canned
foods could explode. Your
appliance should never be used as
a storage area.
•NEVER HEAT unopened food
containers. Pressure buildup can
cause the container to burst and
cause injury.
•NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat
or drippings in your oven.
•NEVER TRY to clean a hot
surface. Some cleaners produce
noxious fumes and wet cloths or
sponges could cause steam burns.
° BE SURE the oven is securely
installed in a cabinet that is firmly
attached to the house structure.
•DO NOT touch heating elements,
surfaces near them, or interior oven
surfaces. These may be hot enough
to cause burns even though they
are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch or let clothing or
flammable material contact the
elements or hot surfaces until they
have had time to cool. Other
surfaces near the oven vent
openings, oven door, and window
surfaces may also be hot enough to
cause burns.
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• PLACE OVEN RACKS in the desired
position while the oven is cool. If racks
must be moved while oven is hot, do not
let potholder contact the hot oven
element.
• AFTER BROILING, always take the
broiler pan and grid out of the oven and
clean them. Leftover grease in the
broiler pan could catch fire the next time
you use your oven.
,, ALWAYS USE care when opening the
oven door. Let hot air and steam escape
before moving foods.
•NEVER USE aluminum foil to line the
oven bottom. Improper use of foil could
start a fire, or electrical shock could
result.
•NEVER BLOCK the oven vent
opening.
•CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in this
manual. Follow all cleaning instructions.
Be sure to remove the broiler pan and
grid before self-cleaning
•NEVER RUB, move, or damage the
door gasket on self-cleaning ovens.
•NEVER TRY to clean utensils,
cookware, removable parts, or broiler
pan and grid in the self-clean cycle.
•DO NOT USE oven cleaners - No
commercial oven cleaner or protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!
The California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the governor of California
to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive
harm and requires businesses to
warn their customers of potential
exposure to such substances. The
fiberglass insulation in a self.
cleaning oven will give off a very
small amount of carbon monoxide
during the cleaning cycle.
Exposure can be minimized by
venting with an open door or
window or using a ventilation fan
or hood.
IMPORTANT: The health of
some birds is extremely sensitive
to the fumes given off during the
self-cleaning cycle of any oven.
Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INFORMATION NOW!
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire.
Never use water on a grease fire;
it will only spread the flames.
OVEN FIRE:
Do not try to move the pan!
t. Close the oven door and turn
controls off.
2. if fire continues, carefully open the
door, throw baking soda on the fire, or
use a dry chemical foam, or halon-
type extinguisher.
When using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
•Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
•Read and follow the specific
microwave safety instructions.

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•THIS APPLIANCE must be
grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See the Grounding
instructions in the Installation
Instructions.
•USE this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
• INSTALL or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
installation Instructions.
•DO NOT cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
•THIS MICROWAVE oven is not
approved or tested for marine use.
•DO NOT operate this appliance ifitis
not working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
•AS WITH ANY APPLIANCE close
supervision is necessary when used by
children.
•DO NOT overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
•REMOVE wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing in the oven.
•DO NOT use your microwave oven to
dry newspapers.
•DO NOT use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins, and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided.
•DO NOT heat food in closed
containers, such as glass jars, which
may explode.
•DO NOT pop popcorn in your
microwave unless you use popcorn
labeled for use in microwave ovens.
•DO NOT overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
•DO NOT operate the microwave oven if
it is empty.
•DO NOT use your microwave oven as
a storage space.
•IF MATERIAL INSIDE the oven
should ignite, close the door, turn the
oven off, and disconnect the power to
the appliance
•OVERSIZED food or oversized metal
cookware should not be used in a
microwave oven Electrical shock or fire
could occur.
•DO NOT clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad,
causing electrical shock.
•DO NOT defrost frozen beverages that
have narrow-necked bottles. Pressure
could build up, causing the bottle to
burst.
•USE POTHOLDERS when removing
cookware from the oven Cookware
could become hot during cooking due
to the transferred heat from the food.
•BE CAREFUL touching the walls or
the oven bottom during or after cooking.
The walls and floor could become hot.
• DO NOT boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up inside the
egg yolk and will cause the egg to burst.
•USE PLASTIC containers that are
approved by the manufacturer for
microwave use. Do not allow children to
use plastic containers unless
supervised. De not subject empty
containers to microwaving.
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•FOODS WITH UNBROKEN OUTER
SKIN, such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken liver, egg
yolks, and other giblets, should be
pierced to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• MAKE SURE PLASTIC WRAPS
used during microwave cooking are
approved for microwave use.
•SPONTANEOUS BOILING: Under
certain circumstances, liquids may start
to boil during or shortly after removal
from the oven. Stirring the liquid briefly
before removing the container will help
prevent burns or splashing of liquids.
•DO NOT heat baby food in glass jars in
the microwave.
•BOILABLE COOKING POUCHES
and tightly closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by
package. If they are not vented in some
way, pressure will cause them to burst.
• DO NOT attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since open-
door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety
interlocks
•DO NOT place any object between
the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
•THE OVEN should not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel,
•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.
To remove the adhesive residue left from
packaging tape, use household
dishwashing liquid, mineral oil, or cooking
oil. With a soft cloth, rub into the area and
allow to soak. Rinse and dry well. Repeat
procedure using an appliance polish to
insure no damage is done. This should
be done before the oven is turned
on for the first time. The tape
cannot be removed once the
oven has heated. Packaging tape
may be found in the following areas:
Door Handle, Control Panel Area, Door
Trim, and Oven Area.
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OPERATION
FEATURESOFYOUROVEN
Model & Serial
Microwave Turn Oven Light
Table Microwave
Vent
Lower Oven
Auto Self-Clean
Door Latch
Ovel
Broiler Pan &
Grid
Oven Rack
Guides
Self-Clean Oven
Removable
Oven Rack
III
Open Door Push
Lower Oven Vent
& Grill
Automatic Oven
rght Switch
Element
_Element
Oven Door Gasket
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OPERATION
UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN
( )
SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING
GUIDE BEHIND DOOR
Withyour new Microwave Oven, youcan
microwave by time by using the Sensor
features or by using the Auto features.
TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK
TIME DEFROST ADD 30 SEC
Time Features allow you to set the exact
amount of time needed to prepare foods,
up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
Below is a list of buttons that control
Sensor features.
POPCORN SNACKS
BEVERAGE POTATO
REHEAT COOK
AUTO DEFROST
When using sensor cooking, the oven will
automatically adjust the cooking time for
you by detecting the humidity released
during cooking. The cooking time will vary
according to the types and amounts of
foods.
When power is restored, all digits in
the display will light up, then the
display will read RESET.
This feature adds flexibility to
microwave cooking. Each level of
power gives you microwave energy with
a certain percent of the power.Such as:
1= 10%of power
2= 20%of power
3= 30%of power
4: 40% of power
5= 50% of power
6= 60%ofpower
7= 70%ofpower
8= 80%of power
9= 90%of power
O= 100%of power
Mostof your cooking will be done using
100%of power. Foods will cook faster
butwill need to be stirred, rotated, or
turned over morefrequently.
Using a lowerlevel of power will cook
foods more evenly and need less
stirring or rotating.Somefoods may
have a better flavor,texture, or
appearance if one of the lower power
levels isused. A lower power is much
better for foods that have tendencies to
boil over.
POWER
LEVEL
10
7
5
2or3
1
FOODS
Fish,bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids
Meat,poultry,casseroles,or reheating
Stews,less tendercuts of meat
Defrosting,simmering
Keeping foods warm,softening butter
The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time,
such as TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST,
or EXPRESS COOK. The power levelmay
also be changed during a time countdown.
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OPERATION
1. Pressthe TIME COOK pad or the TIME
DEFROST pad.
2, Pressthe NUMBER pads to set a
cooking or defrosting time.
3, Pressthe POWER LEVEL pad.
4. Pressa NUMBER pad toset the power
level youneed.
5, Pressthe START pad.
TIME COOK t is automaticallyset for
power level 10,but you can change this level
to one you prefer.Youmay set a cooking time
up to 99 minutesand 59 seconds.
1, Pressthe TIME COOK pad.
2, Pressthe NUMBER pads to enter your
preferred cooking time.
3, If you wish to change the power level,
press the POWER LEVEL pad and then
press a NUMBER pad to select your
preferred power level.
4, Pressthe START pad.
If youopen the oven door during cooking to
check foods, when the door is closed press
theSTART pad to continue cooking.
VEGETABLE
Beans
(fresh)
frozen)
Broccoli
(fresh)
frozenchopped)
Carrots
fresh, sliced
frozen)
Corn on the
cob
(fresh)
frozen)
Mixed reg.
(frozen)
Peas
fresh,shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh,whole,
sweet,or white
WEIGHT
:1 lb.
10 oz. package
1 bunch
(1¼ to1½ Ibs.)
10 oz. package
10 oz. package
10 oz. package
1 to 5 ears
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
10 oz. package
21bs. unshelled
10 oz. package
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
TIME COOK GUIDE
(Use power level 10 unless noted)
C00KING TIME
10 to 15 min.
4 to 8 min.
5 to 9 min.
4 to 7 min.
4 to 8 rain.
3 to 7 min.
1V2rainperear
3 to 6 min.
2to3 min.perear
2 to 6 min.
7 to 10 min.
2 to 6 min.
9 to 12 min.
1 to 4 min.
COMMENTS
In 1V2-qt.casserole, place V2cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water
In 2-qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1V2-qt.casserole, place _Acup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corr
is in no water, husk corn and add ¼ cup water.
Rearrange after half the time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with
vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half the time.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water,
In 1-qt. casserole, place V4cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with ½ cup water. Stir after half the time.
!Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven
Let stand 5 minutes.
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OPERATION
TimedCooking
TIME COOK II allows you tochange power
levels automaticallyduring cooking.
t, Pressthe TIME COOK pad.
2. Pressthe NUMBER pads toenteryour
first cooking time.
3, If youwish to change thepower level,
press thePOWER LEVEL pad and then
press theNUMBER pad toselectyour
preferred power level.
4, Pressthe TIME COOK pad again.
5, Pressthe NUMBER pads again to enter
your second preferredcooking time.
6, If youwish tochange the power level,
press the POWER LEVEL pad and then
press the NUMBER pad toselect your
preferred power level.
7, Pressthe START pad.
At the end of the first cooking time
countdown, the second cooking time will
start its countdown.
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. The Power Level is automatically set
for level 3 but can be changed. When using
higher power levels, foods will need to be
checked more frequently.
TO SET TIME DEFROST:
1. Press the TIME DEFROST pad
2. Press the NUMBER pads toenter the
defrosting time.
3. Pressthe START pad.
Youcan use this feature two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds tothe timecounting
down each time the pad is pressed.
• It can be used as a quick way to set 30
seconds of cooking time.
This is a quick way to set cooking time from
1 to 6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from
1 to 6) for 1to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10.
The power can be changed while the
time is counting down, Press the POWER
LEVEL pad and enter a number from
1 toO.
Auto Defrostautomatically setsthe defrosting
timesand power levelsto give even
defrostingresultsfor meats, poultry,and fish.
Use TimeDefrostfor most other frozen foods.
TO SET AUTO DEFROST:
1. Pressthe AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Usingthe ConversionGuide, enter the
food weight.
3. Pressthe START pad.
Thereisa handy guide located on the inside
front of the microwave oven.
• Removemeat from package and place on
a microwave-safedish.
• Twiceduring defrost, the oven signals
"TURn.*' At each "TURn" signal,turn the
food over.Removedefrosted meator
shieldwarm areaswith smallpieces of foil.
• Afterdefrosting, most meatsneed to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roastsshould standfor about30 minutes.
CONVERSION GUIDE
If theweight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to
tenths (.1) of a pound.
CONVERSION CHART for
Auto Defrost
FOOD WEIGHT FOOD WEIGHT
IN OUNCES IN TENTHS
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-10
11
12-13
14-15
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