Kenmore 49425 manual

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    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AVOIDIHG POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY FEATURES OF YOUR/OVEN MICROWAVE OVEN Control ........................................................................................... 7 Timer, Using e Hold Time ...................................................... 8 To Time Delrost, Hold and Cook ......................[...]

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    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using th_s appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Teach children notto play with oven knobs or any other part of the oven. Never leave children alone or unattended where an oven is in use. Hever store things children migh[...]

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    Toi insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual Ca_efuiiyl Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by looking for the A symbol or the word "Safety". Always keep the oven area clear and flee from things that w[...]

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    Read all instructions BEFORE using this appliance. Wh_ using electrica_ appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the followtn_; _lways use this appliance only for its intended use as described in lhis manual. _ sure your appliance Is properly installed ant _;ounded b_ a qualified technician In accordance wi_ _h_ insis_l_t![...]

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    SAVE THESE IINSTRUCT_ONS IMPORTAHT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safety 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 customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass in[...]

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    mlcrowave e_.ergy, tt can c_eate e_ectr_ca_ a_c_ng In _h_ oven and d_mage the oven walls. ._NO|D h_a_ing baby food in glass jars, even wt_hou'i their lids; especially meat _nd egg mixtures. Do no_ I_o_! eggs in a m_crovs_ve oven° Pressure can build up Inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting In injury. FOODS WITH UNBROKEN OUTER &q[...]

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    Y@ LTo OVEN IMPORTANT: The model and serial number of your oven is located Inside the micro- wave on the left wall. WINDOW WITH METAL SHIELD Cooking can be viewed while keeping microwaves confined to oven° DOOR LATCH TEMPERATURE PROBE RECEPTACLE (See page 12) GRILLE MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR HANDLE, PuJI to open. Door must be latched for oven to operate[...]

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    MICROWAVE OVEN ][ D RosTj [DEFROST cook HOLD Pow . 1[ .o o % Kenmore 1, DOSPLAY .-- Displays time or temperature during cooking functions, power level belng used, cooking mode and Instructions. 2 TIM7 COOK-- Pressto microwave using automatic Power Level 10. You may change power level after entering cooklng time. 3 TIME DEFROST -- Press for gentle t[...]

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    THE HOLD TIMER The HOLD TIMER has three timing functions: • It can be set as a minute timer° • It can be set as a holding time after defrosting. It can be set to delay cooking_ The HOLD TIMER operates without microwave energy. TO SET MINUTE TIMER The minute timer displays minutes:seconds. The maximum time setting is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. [...]

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    The time cooking feature altows you to preset the cook- ing time. The oven shuts off automat:Ca!ly at the end of the cooking time. Power }eve_ 10 (High) is recommended for most cock° tng, but you may change thls for more flexibility. 1. Press T_JE COG_;. i IME COOk Power level 10 will _ displayed. If desired, chang_ power level as descr!bed above.[...]

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    DEFROST|NG BY TIM • Power Level 3 Is automatlcally set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility. • See your cookbook for defrosting help. 1. Press TIME DEFROST_ 2. Press number pads to set 1/2 of defrosting time in the cookbook. Power level 3 will be displayed° If you wish to change the power level, press POWER COHTROL and [...]

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    CONVERSION GU|D_ If welght of food Is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. ! 1 ! I .............................. L.... ....... .__£_s ................................. j 12.-I3 .8 { 14-_5 .,,q ! € r._ RECOMMENDED l CODE ! ,_- ; FOODS ! k----- k---- 1 F_ank'lurtars, Sausage Ground Meat Beef Pa[...]

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    TEMPERATURE COOKING Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods, Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to "HOLD" setting after reaching the preset food temperature until you open the door or touch CLEAR/OFF. TEMPERATURE; P_OBE The temperature probe Is a food thermome[...]

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    TO SET AUTO ROAST 1. Press AUTO ROAST. "AUTO"and "TEMP" appear on display and "ENTER CODE" flashes, 2. Press number pad to set Auto Roast Code, See Auto Roast Guide. 3. Press START. Display shows "COOL"and"CODE" until Food temperature reaches 8O°Fo At 80°F,dtsplay switches to show moat's Inte[...]

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    TO SET AUTO COOK 1. Press AUTO COOK. 2. Press number pad of desired Code. See chart on next page. 3. Press START. The word "AUTO" appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food. Refer to section on containers and covers on page 17, KEEP DOOR CLOSED Do not open the oven door while "AUTO" is displayed.[...]

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    AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE Do not open oven door during Auto cycle° When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. Match the amount of food to the slze of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full. Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh ve[...]

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    AUTOMAT|C COOKJHG CONTROL GUIDE "Auto Cook" Food Code Container Meats and Seafood Chicken pieces (up to 3 Ibs.) Fish fillets (1 Ibo) Meat loaf (1 1/2 Ibs..) Hamburger patties (4-5) Sausage patties (1 lb.) Pork chops (4-1" thick) Spare ribs (up to 3 Ibs.) Swiss steak (1 1/2 Ibs.) Chuck roast (up to 5 Ibs.) 5 1 9 3 5 6 Shrimp (up to I [...]

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    MUCROW VIiHG TiiP$ • Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven Is suitable for microwaving_ Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which doe_ nol have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen cap be usec Som_ cookware ts labete_; 5uitabie in: t,; yo_J a,&apos[...]

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    r ,i Q, Am 0_ A Q_ A_ Q_ A. a_ A_ Q, A. Why does my oven cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Code I when it does not alter other settings? When using Code 1, there is no second phase of minutes counting down. Cooking is completed in first phase oi cooking. If food is not completely cooked after usin_ suggested code, what should I do? [...]

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    YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SHELF iMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATmON o DO HOT STORE OR COOK with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result, • Use potholders when handEing metal shelf and utensils. THEY MAY BE HOT, o DO HOT store microwave browning dish on metal she]If. • Use of shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended. The wire shelf is design[...]

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    YOUR LOWER COHTROL LOWER OVEN [8!88 8/.XE OL_ _'_B e 8 r_ N BB ,5_ _A_E I [ COOK TiME BROIL ) [ STOPTIME CLEAN I [ CLOCK UGHT 1 ON/OFF _t" MICROWAVE FAN MAY OPERATE WHILE OVEN IS CLEANING Clock must be set before any Conventional Oven Timer function will operate. 1o DISPLAY _-- Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking, coo[...]

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    The smallest amount of time you can set is I minute. NOTE: The Timer does not control oven operations, CLEAR/OFF does not control the Timer. TO SET THE TIMER 1. Press TIMER. [ TtMER ( 2, Press NUMBER pads to set the amount of tlme you want. For example, press 3,0,0, to set three hours. It" you make a mistake, press TIMER twice and begin again_[...]

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    OVIH !i)0011111 When coektng a food for the first time tn your new oven, use time g!ven on reclpes as a gtdde, Your new oven has been set correcly at the factory and Is more apt to be accurate than the o_e_ it replaced. After you have used your ov_n for awhile, if you feel your oven should be holer or cooler, you can adjust it yourself. See T_E_Oz3[...]

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    Broiling TO SET BROIL 1. Press BROIL. "HI" and "BROIL" appear In display, 2, Press BROIL again to set LO broil, You can alternate between HI(550°F) and LO(450°F) by pressing BROIL. 3, Press START, 4. Press CLEAR/OFF when broiling is complete. Most foods can be broiled at the HI broil setting Select the LO Broil setting to avoi[...]

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    BEFOR A CLEAN CYCL Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven rac_;s, a!_ u_a_lslts and _n_t felt that may be !n tt_e oven, G3 not tiy t_ ciear_ '.t_ensifs or any o_her objects in th_ ov_n durit_g & sei_-ciea;_ cycle, i_ oven racks _e _-={__n you choose to leave the racks In the oven, yo_ csn polish the edges o_" the racks with stee; woo_ [...]

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    AF'rI,_R A CLEAN CYCLE After a clean cycle Is complete, the oven door will stay locked until the oven temperature cools to a safe level When the oven has cooled "LOCKED" will disappear from display. "CLEAN" will remain In display until you press CLEAR/OFF or enter an oven operation. NEVER TRY TO FORCE THE DOOR TO OPEN WHEN [...]

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    Q -I=IAIII -£@ TII$ On the folowlng pages, al removable pans of your Cooking Cen_er are sho'_vn. R-_fer to those pages when clean!ng your C_okJn_ C_nte. _. Warm water, a ml!d detergent, and a soft cloth are saie to use on al cleanable parts of your range. Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended. Range finish will be porcelain[...]

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    CLEANING TIPS; (co.t.) PART Temperature Probe Microwave Oven Shelf Accessory CLEANING P,_ATERIALS Sudsy cloth, plastic scouring pad, water or dishwasher Mild soap and water or dishwasher Outside of Microwave Oven Soap and damp cloth Inside Microwave Oven Baking soda and water, Bon Amf® cleaner Microwave Oven Door: a) Window b! Metal and plastic pa[...]

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    REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when installing or removing oven racks° To instalh 1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack guides. 2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack guide, then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the rack all the way in. To remove= _ 1. Pull the oven rac[...]

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    RE OVAL OF PACKAGBNG TAPE: k When packaging tape is removed from new appliances, a residue Is sometimes left on t_ie appliance. The safest way to remove this adhesive, and prevent damageto the product finish, is by using an application of household liquid dish washing detergent, mineral o1!, or cooking oil. Apply with soft cloth and allow to soak. [...]

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    IIIFOIIII ALLI£1i F@I SI_INVICl Say- _ _.i_e a_ _oney _ Ch_ck _his list befe:'e yo_ catg _o_ s__;_ice° To et_inate un_;ecessary service ca!s, -lrst, read alt the tnstruclons in this manu_i carefully. Than, tf you have a problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service. I_. you do ;',_[...]

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    BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONTINUED) PROBLEM • Food does not roast or bake properly . Loweroven will not self-clean or poor self-cleaning results Lower oven door will not unlock PO$SIIBL_ CAUSE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK • Recipe not followed • Range and oven rack not level Using improper cookware • Controls not set prope[...]

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    • Foods over_.ooked o; POSSIBL_. CAU._ Not enough t_me se_ when using "lIME COOK function because starting lemperalure_ of ioods varied widei_ UNTIL YOU O_ ::_:_. "- Probe Rot f,_s_L ,=_,_ _....._e, i • "PROBE" appears on display "ERROR" appems on display , !t;corract power tevei entare_ - Dish no_ rotate_, _.urne.[...]

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    THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS The temperature in your new oven has been set correctly at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipetemperat ures and cooking times the first few tlmes you bake in your oven. If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust the oven temperature yourself° To decide how much to change the temperature, set th[...]

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    KENMOli E Dear Customer: Our constant efforts are directed toward making sure your new Kenmore Oven will arrive at your home In perfect condition and will give you proper performance. As p_rt of these efforts, we feel It Is our responsibility to pro- vide you with this warranty for your range. E NTY _-_ llllllll i FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNC[...]