Kenmore 790.488 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Lower Oven Operating instructions (continued)
SLOW COOl(
The slow cool< feature may be used to cook foods more
slowly at lower oven temperatures. The cooking results will
be like that of a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. This feature is
ideal for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow cooking meats
may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not
burnt; this is normal.
Slow cool< may be set with the following options:
* Cool< time
* Cool< time and/or delay start
The following temperature settings apply to the slow cool<
feature:
* HI: 275°F/134°C (default) for cooldng 4 to 5 hours
" Lo: 225°F / 108°C for cooldng 8 to 9 hours
See the example below to set a slow cool<.
1. Press SLOW COOK to choose the Hi option -Fig. 1-.
2. Press SLOW COOK again to choose the Lo option
-Fig. 2-.
3. Press START
Fig.1 Fig. 2
NOTE
You may press STOP any time when setting the control or
during the cooking process.
For best results
* Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking.
" Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking
utensils when cooking multiple food items.
° Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of
cooldng.
* Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open
when checking foods. The more heat that is lost, the
longer the food will need to cool<.
* Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or
vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.
° Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur.
Cook times will vary depending on the weight, fat content,
bone & the shape of the roast.
° Preheating the oven will not be necessary.
WARM & HOLD
The Warm & Hold feature will maintain an oven
temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Warm & Hold feature
will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours
after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold
feature will shut the oven OFF. The Warm & Hold feature
may be used without any other cooking operations or may
be used after cooking has finished using Cool< Time or Delay
Start.
See example below to set warm & hold for the lower oven
to start immediately.
1. Press WARM & HOLD
2. Press START
See example below to set warm & hold for the tower oven
to start after a Cook Time or Delay Start.
1. Set the oven properly for COOl( TiME or DELAY
START.
2. Press WARM & HOLD.
3. Press START
NOTE
After 3 hours the Warm & Hold feature will shut the oven
OFF.
You may press STOP any time when setting the control or
during the cooking process.
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