Kenmore SEARS 88963 Installation instructions

USE& CARE
MANUAL
STOCK NO.
88963
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Read this booklet so
you will be able to
enjoy all the features in
your Kenmore
Micro!Convection
Oven.
Record in space
provided below the
Model Noo and the
Serial No. found
on the labels on
the inner left side
of control panel
Model No,
Serial No,
Retain this information
for future reference_
Kenmore
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MICRO/CONVECTION
OVEN
Use and Care
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14846
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicaqo, IL 60684. U_S.A.

YOUR SAFETY FIRST
The Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy° Respect it as an electric
cooking appliance, Become familiar with microwave energy, its uses, and limitations,
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) 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,
(b) DO NOT PLACE any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) DO NOT OPERATE the oven ifit isdamaged. 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 loosenedJ
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES:
(d) THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
QU_ SERVICE PERSOr,_,_EL
IMPORTANT--FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN
oThe oven must be level
• The electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinctled or crushed in any way°
• The ceramic tray must be in the oven for the microwave or mic_o/convec cookingo However, the ceramic tra}/
must be removed from oven for the convection cooking. (See Page 8 for detailed insb-uctions.)
• The metal rack must be removed from oven when rack is not used for cooking,
o Place the cookware gently on the ceramic tray and hand.le the tray carefully to avoid breakage.
,, When a brov_nin9 dish is used, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/I6 in. above cooking tray_ Carefully
read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. incorrect usage may cause the ceramic tray to break.
oThe oven should be thoroughly checked by a trained service technician, should it be dropped or damaged, before
it is operated again.
,, The oven has several built4n safety switches to make sure the power remains off when the door is open. DO NOT
try to defeat these su,itches.
DON'TS
o DO NOT
QDO NOT
*DO NOI
o DO NOT
attempt to operate this oven with the door open.
run the oven empty _thout food in it.
operate the oven empty with the temperature probe plugged in.
let the temperature probe touch the side walls, ceramic tray or door of the cavity when in us_.
• DO NOT plug the pointed end of the temperature probe into the socket inside the cavity.
• DO NOT use the temperature'probe in aregular oven° This probe is designed for microwave/convection oven
only.
,DO NOT use met_ baking pan for microwave or micro/convec cooking,
• DO NOT cook bacon directly on the ceramic tray to avoid excessive local heating on the ceramic tray..
• DO NOT store burnable material, such as food, in your microvave/convection oven.
, DO NOT heat any types of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal
iniu_.
,, DO NOT heat smalI..necked containers, such as syrup bottles, in the microwave oven.
• DO NOT use this microwave/convection oven for comercia] purposes_ This Sears Kenmore
Microwave!Convection Oden is made for household use onty._
SAFETY CERTIFICATION
The Se_rs Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven is designed and throughly tested to meet exacting safety
standards.. It meets UI and FCC requirements and complies ufith sa[eb} perjormance standards of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Serulces,,

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, includin.q the following:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of 5_,Install or locate this appliance only in
' burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or accordance with the provided installation
exposure to excessive microwave energy: instructions.
! Read all instructions before usingthe appliance° 6.
2_, Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX-
CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on
page 2.
3. As with most cooking appliances, close
supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a
fire in the oven cavity
NOTE: If a fire should start:
*KEE.P THE OVEN DOOR CLOSED
*TURN THE OVEN OFF
*AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD
OR SHUT OFF POWER AT THE FUSE OR
CIRCUIT BRE_V_.R PANEL.
a. Do NOT grossly overcook foods. As many
grossly overcooked foods will cause fires in
the oven cavity, carefully attend the oven;
especially, if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustibles are placed inside the oven:
b, Do NOT store combustible items such as,
bread, cookies, etcoinside the oven because if
lightening strikes the power lines it may cause
the oven tO turn ON.
C_ Do NOT use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be
sure to inspect purchased items for wire
twist-ties and remove them before the item is
placed in the oven.
4o This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6.
Some products such as whole eggs,water with
oil or fat, sealed containers and closed glassjars
for example may explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual.,
.
9.
10.
I1.
12.
t3.
14.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
Do not operate this appliance ifithas a damaged
cord or plug, ifit is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel., Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment,
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Do not use outdoors,
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.,
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
16 When cleaning surfaces oi door and oven that
comes together on dosing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth {See "'Care and
Cleaning" instructions on page 47)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Inst_ctionso
m Location of Model Number Label .................................................................................................................. 5
mIMPORTANT--Electrical Grounding Instructions .......................................................................................... 6
NInstallation ............................................................................................................. ,.......................... 7
mSetting"Time of Day" ,................................................................................................. 7
m Names of Oven Parts ................................................ .".......................................... ; ................................ 8
s Oven Control Panel .......................................................................................................................9--10
m How The Microwave/Convection Oven Works .................................................................................II
User Instructions
m Easy Use Chart ....................................................................................................................................... !2--14
BI Recalland Change of Settings.................................................................................................15
m Pause between Stages ........................................................................................................................... 15
m Regular Timer ....................................... ;................................................................................................ 16
mHold Warm ................................................................................................................................ o_........ 16
m Child Lock-Out ............................................................................................................................. 16
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Detailed Directions
AMicrowave Cooking .............. : ............................................................................................................................. 17--29
,Quick-start Cooking ..................... ,................................................................................................................. t7--18
" Cooking Guide for Multi-Power Settings/Wattage of Output Power .................................... I9
" "'Hl-Power"l-'Multi-Power" Cooking ........................................................................................20
= "Temperature Controlled"Cooking ........................................................................................ 2t--23
= Temperature Controlled"HPPower"/"Multi-Power" Cooking ............................................................ 24
oAutomatic Defrost ......................................................................................................................... 25--26
*Multi-StageCooking ..............................................................................................................27--28
, Whole Meal Cooking ...........................................................................................................................29
m Convection Cooking ..................................................................................................................................30_38
oConvection Cooking with Automatic Preheat ...............................................................................31
,Temperature Probe Convection Cooking ................................................................................................... 32
* Cooking Guide for Convection Cooking .......................................................................... 33
= Micro/Convec Cooking ..........................................................................................................34
,Temperature Probe HicrolConvec Cooking ............................................................................... 35
,Temperature Controlled Cooking for MicrotConvec Cooking .................................................... 36
"Multi-Stage Cooking ...........................................................................................................................................37--38
mDelay StartCooking .............................................................................................................................39
mPreset Redpe Cooking .......................................................................................................... .',,, 40--41
"Use of Quantity key .................................................................................................................. 40
= Preset Recipes List ....................................... ,....................................................................................41
lltProgramming New Recipes ..................................................................................................................... 42--45
Oven Utensils Guide ........................................ :.................................................................................... 46
Care and Cleaning ......... _................................................................................................................. 47
Questions and Answers ........................................................................................................... 48--49
Sears Service ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Sears Warranty ........................................................................................................... : .................... Back Cover

SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN
USE AND CARE MANUAL--
MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS
Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears_ Please read this booklet.
It takes only afew minutes -- time well spent to learn how to use all of the
features.
Advice on the use and care of Sears appliances is always available at
your nearest Sears store. Vtlhen seeking information, be sure you have
the complete model number which is located on the plastic label.
See below for its Ioca_'on.
MODEL NUMBER
To make a request for sentice, information or replacement of parts, Searswill require the complete model
numberofyourmicrowave/convection oven.The number is onthe inner leftsideofthecontrolpanel.(You
mu_topenthedoortoseethenumber),
The number will look like this: 564 8000000,
Model Number Label

IMPORTANT--
ELECTRICALGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the i'isk
of electric shock by providing and escape wire for the electric current. This appliance ise_tuipped with
acord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock°
Consult a qualified electrician or Sears Service Department if the 9rounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance isproperly 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, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electric_ rating of the appliance _',(2) the extension cord must
be a grounding,type 3 wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should bearranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on b,v children or tripped over accidentally. The
electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way°
°NOTE: This oven draws a 13,8-ampere electrical current on 120 volts.
Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug
PROPERLY POLARIZED AND
GROUNDED OUTLET

INSTALLATION
Install your oven by following these four simple steps:
Step I: Remove all packing material and accessor_es_ Then remove the protection sheet on wrapper.
Step 2: Place the oven in the level location of your choice, but make sure there is at least one inch of
space on the top and at the rear for proper ventilation, Top ot the oven should be kept clear and
the plastic feet must be kept on the oven so there is air flowventilation. The exhaust vem._ are
at the mar and top of the oven. "DO NOT place any objects such as books, papers, or
cooking accessories over the top of the exhaust vents.;' Blocking the veins can damage {he
oven..
Step 3:
Step 4:
NOTE: '
Plug your oven into a Standard 120volt household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least
15 amperes and that your microwave/convection oven is the only appliance on the circuit.
When your microwave/convection oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes
after apower interruption, the numbers in the display w_ndow will show "0-00" plus the hours and
minutes that have elapsed since the oven wets plugged in or the power was restored., This means
that t_e TIME OF DAY clock must be set, Refer to "Setting TLme of Day" below.
If your oven does not operate properly, unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet and
then plug it back in..
This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120 volt/60 Hz AC circuit.
SETTING TIME OF DAY
° Touch CLEAR,
*, Touch TIME OF DAY_
°"i'ouch numbers indicating thecorrect time.
,TouchTIMEOF DAY°
(Thi_is alsoexplained in the "Easy Use Chart" Time of Day Section on PageIZ)
DIMENSIONS
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Height: 15-3/4"
Width: 24"
Depth: 21 _
Weight: 68 lbs_
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NAMES OF OVEN PARTS
See-through
door ,,
Exhaust Easy-clean
vents stainless steel cavity
interlock system
Oven control panel
-- Metal rack
Removeyour SearsKenmoreMicrowave/Convectipn Oven aridall items from the shippin9 carton,. Your oven
will be packed with the following items:
Ceramic Tray ................................................................................................................ I each
Metal Rack .................................................................................................................................... I each
Temperature Probe,, ..._................................................................................................. 1each
"Use and Care Manual". ........................................................................................................ 1 each
"Easy Use Chart" Card ............................................................................................................ 1each
Cook Book ............................................................................................................................ Ieach
*The ceramic tray should always be in the oven when either the microwave or micro!convec cookin9 is used.
Microwaves pass throuyh the tray and are reflected by the oven bottom back up to the underside o[ the food°
As a result, the food receives microwave eneryy on the bottom, top, and sides a}l at the same time. However,
the tray should be removed for convection cooking to allow for the most even heating
*Do not use this Sears Kenmore Microwave/Convection Oven for Commercial purposes. 'This microwave/
convection oven is made for household use only-
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL
Indicator Lig
Micro. Convec. Delay Start
Auto Defrost lights indicate
which cooking operation is
being used.,
Recipe #--Used in preset
cooking..
Auto-Defrost Selectlon--Used
in settin_ auto defrost
Micro Power Guide--Lists the
Types of Cooking that most
often occur at theseMicrowave
Cooking Power Levels
cookang
stagesare set, lights willgo on
indicating the stage in which
your oven is cooking_
Display Window--Used to
show:
=Time of Day
,, Cooking Time
- Microwave Cooking Power
Level
-Cooking Probe Temperature°
-Oven Temperature
Auto Defrost (dEF1, dEF2,
dEF3)
Recipe it, QuantiW If
= Hold, End, PAUS (Pause),
Prob (Probe),
It also functionsascountdown
timer or temperature indicator
when cooking_
Pause Light--Shows Oven has
been set to pause between the
Cooking Stages.
Recipe--Used in
programming new recipes.
in multiplying
base quantity of preset recipes.
Dven Temp Guide--Lists
examples of Oven Temperature
for Convection Cooking.
"Micro Temp Guide--Lists
examples of food that are best
cooked to theseMicrowave
Cooking Temperatures with
Temperature Probe,

OVEN CONTROl. PANEL
Convec Time--Used in setting
Convection Cooking T_e._
O_)enTemp/Preheat--Used inx
setting the desired Oven \\,
Temperature or Prehea_ x
Temperature.
Stop Time--Used in semng a
Delay Start Cooking.. Cooking
can be finished at a preset stop
time..
Time of Day--Used in :-.el
Time of Day and Child Lock-Out_
Micro Time--Used in settin
MicrowaveCooking Time.. /
Numbers--Used to enter the
Time of Day, Delay Start Time,
Cooking Times, Cookin_ Powers
and Cooking Temperatures.
Micro Power--Used in
Microwave Cooking Power
Levels.
Clear--Clears all entries except
Time of Day. Once cooking has
begun, however, CLEAR vail
function only afterSTOP has
beentouched
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,MicroiConvec Time--Usedin
Micro/Convec Cooking
Time.
Temp-Used in
setting the desired probe
temperature during Micro/
Convec Cooking
Convec Temp--Used in setting
the desired probe temperature
duringConvection Cooking
Quick-On--Used in setting flrsl
start cooking at high power
se--Used tostop Oven
the Cooking Stages,
in
setting Cooking Time, Power
Level and Temperature for Multi_
StageCooking. Also usedto
recalleachmemo_ stageina
multipte stage prosramo
Warm--Used in setting a
Hold Warm. Cooked food can
be kept warm.
Micro Temp--Used insetting
the desired probe temperature
during Microwave Cooking.
Temperature ControlledCook-
ingcan be done only when the
Temperature Probe is plugged
into the socket inside the oven,,
Stop--Stops Oven.
Start--Starts Oven.
NOTE: A "beep tone" sounds when a "pad" on
the control panel is louched, to indicate a
settin_has been entered
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