Kenmore 790.489, 790.488 manual Auto Defrost

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Microwave Operating Instructions (continued)

AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the Auto Defrost chart below.

•Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak.

1.Press AUTO DEFROST pad.

2.Press number 2 for steaks.

3.Press START pad.

4.Enter weight by touching the number pads 2 and 0. Ex: 2.0 lb steak.

5.Press START pad. The oven will stop so the food can be checked.

6.After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Press START pad.

After defrost cycle ends, let stand, covered.

NOTES

1.For best results, it is recommended to place food on the popcorn/bacon tray.

2.To defrost other food or foods above or below the weights allowed on the Defrost chart, use time and 30% power. See Manual defrost.

3.Auto Defrost can be programmed with more or less time adjustment by touch the power level pad once or twice before touching START pad.

4.Should you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount, an error beep will sound.

5.Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals are thawed.

6.Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food is defrosted. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.

Food

Amount

Default

Procedure

1. Ground Meat

0.5 - 3.0 lb

0.5 lb

Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10

 

 

 

minutes.

2. Steaks/Chops/

0.5 - 4.0 lb

0.5 lb

After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield

Fish

 

 

with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or fish that is almost

 

 

 

defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.

3. Chicken Pieces

0.5 - 3.0 lb

0.5 lb

After each stage, rearrange pieces or remove portions should they become

 

 

 

warm or thawed. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.

4. Roast

2.0 - 4.0 lb

2.0 lb

Start defrosting with fat side down. After each stage, turn roast over and

 

 

 

shield the warm portions with aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30 to 60

 

 

 

minutes.

5. Casserole

2 - 6 cups

2 cups

After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for

 

 

 

5 to 10 minutes.

6. Soup

1 - 6 cups

1 cup

After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for

 

 

 

5 to 10 minutes.

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Contents Kenmore Elite Table of Contents Please carefully read and save these instructionsProduct Record Serial Plate LocationImportant Safety Instructions When heating fat or grease, watch it closely Appliance during a power failure. If power failsDo Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Buildup of pressure may cause the containerSave These Instructions for Future References Your Microwave / Wall Oven Features AT a Glance Low rack High rackRadio or TV Interference About Your Microwave OvenAbout Microwave Cooking About FoodsHOW to USE Aluminum Foil in Your Microwave Oven About SafetyAbout Utensils and Coverings Do not USEControl Pad Features Control Pad Settings & Microwave Menu Label FeatureMax. time Max. tempOven Vent Location Arranging Lower Oven RacksTypes of Oven Racks Baking & Roasting for Lower OvenGetting Started To SET Power Level Microwave Manual OperationTime Cooking Manual DefrostSensor Mode Using Sensor ModeMicrowave Operating Instructions Covering FoodsSensor Cook Food Amount ProcedurePress Sensor Cook Auto Defrost Sensor Reheat ReheatAuto Reheat To SET Temperature Level in Convection Cooking Convection CookingConvection Bake Convection RoastPress Auto Conv Auto Conv BakeCookies Setting/Food Auto Conv RoastChicken TurkeyAuto Conv Broil HamburgersPieces SteaksAuto Cook Press Auto CookPizza BeverageMore or Less Time Adjustment Turbo CookingQuick Start ADD 30 SecondsSetting bake for lower oven Lower Oven Operating InstructionsFor best results Pan position for one rack bakingWhen the Cook Time finishes Press Delay StartCook Time Press Cook TimeSetting broil for lower oven Close the oven doorFood Rack Temp 1st side 2nd sideBenefits of convection bake Press Conv BakeFor best results Convection Convert Benefits of conv bake using conv convert optionPress Conv Bake Press Conv Convert Press Conv Roast Meat Weight Oven temp Internal temp Minute per lbRoasting rack instructions Proper probe placement Default 170F / 76C Minimum 130F / 54C Maximum 210F / 99CMeat Probe Press Meat ProbeSlow Cook Warm & HoldSlow cook may be set with the following options Cook time Press Warm & HoldSetting Sabbath Mode Sabbath ModeCanceling Sabbath Mode Recipe Recall User Preferences Lower Oven Self-Cleaning Cycle Before Starting SELF-CLEANWhat to Expect during Cleaning Do not HandSELF-CLEAN Cycle Press Flex CleanWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning CycleMicrowave General Care & Cleaning Lower Oven General Care & Cleaning To Remove Oven Door Removing and Replacing the Lower Oven DoorTo Replace Oven Door Special Door Care Instructions Changing Lower Oven LightsReplacing the lower oven interior light bulbs Halogen Light BulbBefore You Call Baking Problems and Solutions ChartOven Baking Lower Oven Faulty Installation Microwave OvenOperate On. Cooling fan does not workSelf-cleaning cycle does not After self-cleaning cycle isDisplays any F code error for WorkPage Protection Agreements Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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