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Kenmore Elite 721.88512 User Manual

Kenmore Elite 721.88512
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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
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MFL57601502 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com
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Kenmore Elite 721.88512 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelElite 721.88512
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Microwave Hood Combination Warranty

One-Year Limited Warranty

Details the one-year warranty for the microwave oven, covering defects in material or workmanship.

Five-Year Limited Warranty on the Magnetron

Covers the magnetron for five years, with labor costs after the first year covered by the customer.

Safety Messages

Important Safety Instructions

Provides critical safety instructions to reduce risks of burns, electrical shock, fire, and injury.

Grounding Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Specifies the required electrical supply: 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 20-amp fused electrical supply.

Grounding Instructions

Explains the importance of grounding for electrical shock prevention and how to ensure proper grounding.

Overview

How Your Microwave Hood Combination Works

Explains the basic principles of microwave energy, magnetron, and food heating process.

Sensor Cooking

Introduces Sensor Cooking features that adjust cooking times based on detected food humidity.

Overview

Operating Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety precautions for operating the microwave oven to prevent accidents and damage.

Electrical Connection

Addresses voltage requirements and advice for ensuring a proper electrical connection for the appliance.

Microwave Oven Features

Glass Tray

Explains the function of the glass tray for even cooking and its installation.

Control Panel

Introduces the control panel for operating all functions.

Control Panel Features

Display

Describes the display's function for showing time, settings, and cooking status.

Popcorn Sensor

Explains how to use the popcorn sensor for automatic popcorn popping.

Auto Defrost

Pad to select food type and defrost by weight.

Control Panel Features

Cook Sensor

Details how to use the cook sensor for various food types like potatoes and vegetables.

Reheat Sensor

Explains the reheat sensor for warming up common prepared foods like casseroles and pizza.

Melt

Pad to melt butter, chocolate, cheese, or marshmallows.

How to Use

Clock

Provides instructions on how to set the clock, including AM/PM selection.

Child Lock

Details how to set and cancel the child lock feature to prevent unsupervised use.

Timer

Describes how to use the microwave oven as a kitchen timer up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

How to Use

Exhaust Fan

Explains how to control the 5-speed exhaust fan.

Cooktop Light

Describes how to operate the cooktop light.

Light Timer

Gives an example for setting automatic turn-on and turn-off times for the light.

How to Use

Add 30 Sec

Explains the time-saving feature to quickly add 30 seconds to cooking time.

Timed Cooking

Guides on programming a specific cook time and power level.

Two-Stage Cooking

Guides on programming the oven for two different power level stages during a single cook cycle.

How to Use

Cook Power

Details the different cook power levels from 0 to 100% and their corresponding uses.

When to Use It

Provides specific applications and food types for each cook power level.

How to Use

Turntable On/Off

Instructions on how to turn the turntable on or off for different dish sizes.

Favorite

Explains how to use the FAVORITE feature to recall and start a programmed cooking instruction.

How to Use

Melt

Explains the low power function for melting foods like butter and chocolate.

Soften

Explains the low power function for softening foods like ice cream and cream cheese.

How to Use

Auto Defrost

Introduces the Auto Defrost feature and its three preset sequences for frozen foods.

Operating Tips

Offers advice for optimal results when using the Auto Defrost function.

Auto Defrost Table (Cont.)

Meat Setting

Details specific instructions for defrosting various types of meat using the Auto Defrost feature.

Auto Defrost Table (Cont.)

Poultry Setting

Details specific instructions for defrosting poultry using the Auto Defrost feature.

Fish Setting

Details specific instructions for defrosting fish using the Auto Defrost feature.

Defrosting Tips

Bread Setting

Provides specific instructions for defrosting bread products using the Auto Defrost feature.

Sensor Operating Instructions

Cook Sensor Guide

Provides guidance on appropriate containers and coverings for optimal Sensor Cook results.

Cook Sensor Table

Reheat Sensor Table

Lists food categories, directions, and amounts for reheating with the Reheat Sensor.

Auto Cook

Auto Cook Table

Lists food categories, directions, and amounts for cooking with the Auto Cook feature.

Tips for Convection Cooking

Precautions

Highlights necessary precautions, especially regarding the high temperatures involved in convection cooking.

Convection

Example: To set the convection cooking at 325°F for 45 minutes with preheating.

Step-by-step guide for setting convection cooking with preheating.

Convection Baking Guidelines

Convection Baking Guidelines (Cont'd)

Notes:

Offers notes on oven temperature recommendations and baking time adjustments.

Meat Roasting Guidelines for Convection Cooking

Tips for Combination Cooking

Combination Roast

Provides instructions and an example for combination roasting.

Speed Cook

Speed Cook Chart

Lists food categories, directions, and amounts for SPEED COOK settings.

Combination Roast Cooking Guide

Combination Bake Cooking Guide

Heating/Reheating Guide

Fresh Vegetable Guide

Care and Cleaning

For Interior Surfaces:

Instructions on how to clean the interior surfaces of the microwave oven.

For Exterior Surfaces and Control Panel:

Instructions on how to clean the exterior surfaces and control panel of the microwave oven.

Caring for the Filters

Grease Filters (Part No.2B72705B):

Instructions for removing and cleaning grease filters.

Charcoal Filter Replacement

Instructions for replacing the charcoal filter for recirculating air systems.

Replacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights

The Cooktop Light

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the cooktop light bulb.

The Oven Light

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the oven light bulb.

Cooking Tips

Amount of Food

How adjusting food quantity affects cooking time and how to check for doneness.

Releasing Pressure in Foods

Advises piercing foods with skins to prevent bursting from steam buildup.

Using Standing Time

Explains the purpose of standing time for even heat distribution and improved results.

Arranging Food

Tips on arranging food for uniform cooking, especially items with uneven shapes.

Cooking Tips

Cooking You Should Not Do in Your Microwave Oven

Lists activities like canning and sterilizing that should not be done in the microwave oven.

Cooking Comparison Guide

Cooking Method

Describes the fundamental cooking approach for each method.

Heat Source

Identifies the energy source used for each cooking method.

Cookware Guide

Microwave Cooking

General safety rules and testing procedures for cookware in microwave cooking.

Convection Cooking

Recommendations for cookware types suitable for convection cooking, emphasizing metal pans.

How to Use Accessories

Questions and Answers

Can I Pop Popcorn in My Microwave Oven? How Do I Get the Best Results?

Answers questions about popping popcorn, including best practices and restrictions.

Troubleshooting

Microwave Oven Does Not Work

Lists common problems and causes when the microwave oven fails to operate.

Cooking Times

Addresses issues related to food not cooking properly or the display counting down without cooking.

Troubleshooting

Glass Tray

Troubleshoots issues with the glass tray not moving correctly.

Display Messages

Explains flashing display messages, such as a power interruption indicator.

Protection Agreements

Master Protection Agreements

Details the benefits and coverage provided by Master Protection Agreements for extended product support.

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