Kenmore 87000 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. used a The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance b The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Notes If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions consult a qualified electrician or service person Neither manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures UTENSILS GUIDE This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave which ones have limited use for short periods and which ones should not be used in the microwave Recommended e Microwave browning dish Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions provided with your browning dish e Microwaveable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 e Paper towels and napkins Use for short term heating and covering these absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and could ignite e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for2. 7 go to next even e Turn meat over when oven beep twice Touch START STOP to resume cooking e After total cooking time 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function Let meat stand few minutes before carving SETTING DEFROST BY WEIGHT 1 Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad 2 Enter weight 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the chart on this page e Turn food over when oven beep twice Touch START STOP pad to resume defrosting e After total defrosting time 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function SETTING SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by little children To set press and hold RESET pad for 3 seconds LOCK indicator lights To cancel press and hold RESET pad for 3 seconds LOCK indicator goes off TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Touch START STOP pad e You can restart the oven by touching START STOP pad e Touch RESET to erase all instructions 2 Open the door e You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START STOP pad NOTE Oven stops operating when door is opened ABOUT QUICK COOK SET
3. Kenmore Model 87000 Microwave Oven User s Manual Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO 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 if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the Door bent Hinges and latches broken or loosened Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGN wsisvci rinse eiua etna sica sd eves pita ota ceveexeess 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 0 0 e eee eee eee ee 2 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS wicca sides ncdesenideaanaianasedncsbas as neeas seems ay nceasyabecudmees 3 UTENSILS GUID Es retre tidene adie eean ea in a iiaia iat 4 COOKING TECHNIQUES s cscsvichedendtcads
4. RATION INSTRUCTIONS BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS ONE BEEP Oven accepts the entry TWO BEEPS Oven does not accept the entry check and try again and seconds and set left to right Set one digit a 5 for 5 seconds or up to four digits 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Touch CLOCK pad 2 Use the number pads to enter the correct time You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock one for hour and two for minutes 3 Touch CLOCK pad again NOTE This is a 12 hour clock When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power interruption the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME if you prefer to not have the clock displayed touch RESET pad You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching the CLOCK pad SETTING THE OVEN TIMER 1 Touch TIMER pad 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching the number pads Digit time is in minutes 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e Time countdown can be seen in display for 3 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to display Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process SETTING COOKING TIMES AND POWER LEVELS A One stage Cooking 1 Use the number pads to set a cooking time You can set a cooking time from one seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds If you are setting a time greater than one minute you must enter numbers for both minutes and seconds For ex
5. TINGS The QUICK COOK settings allow you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time For smaller portions simply touch the applicable pad and start For larger portions push the pad twice FROZEN DINNER BAKED POTATO and BEVERAGE allow you multiple amounts of the same food Simply to cook touch pad once and ENTER AMT appears In the display Enter the amount of servings and start POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN 2 CODE and cooking time appears in the display POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3 to 3 1 2 oz bag of microwave popcorn 3 Touch START NOTE e To change the preset POPCORN time Touch POPCORN twice ENTER TIME appears in display Touch number pads to enter minutes and seconds Touch START remain This new cooking time will whenever you use the POPCORN setting BAKED POTATO For 3 5 to 5 oz potatoes 1 Touch BAKED POTATO once 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START For the large 6 to 8 oz potatoes 1 Touch POTATO twice 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START PIZZA Reheating a slice of pizza 1 Touch PIZZA once cooking time appears 2 Touch START Heating a whole frozen pizza 1 Touch PIZZA CODE and cooking time appears 2 Touch START CODE and twice BEVERAGE For 4 to 6 oz cups 1 Touch BEVERAGE once 2 Enter number of cups by touch
6. abedeedacavadbadtad ina anann aaa daa aas 6 SPECIFICATIONS a E ERE sara E A ET A 7 PART NAMES nini rtie eiin ieii ia eoo eos t E ENA AEAT ARA AENEA EATE 7 CONTROL PANEL ieena hee Gis tene EENE EEEE E yee EEA E ues daxdenbes O TENE En se 8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 2g ctcivunlee bite hetero tes eies ies tute tones taka tusre 9 ABOUT QUICK COOK SETTINGS cavinideacnc ctr doce uatnavuduaeunetuedntunr wunennutune iat 12 CLEANING AND GARE 0 csvset varwiesieus Mage cts eas eee hile dice otal Ma haa Mace 14 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVIC Be sqisaeducsat ames uce dana tsnodh ved nies teats vededau tenant enes 15 WARRANTY rnnt oiiaii ote vette etn Bawah cnn eat ea cul nee 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 1 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See grounding instructions on page 3 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in th
7. amage your oven Remove all metal before cooking Note Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds A dish which becomes very hot should not be used SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 COOKING TECHNIQUES Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking provided you keep these considerations in mind Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly so stir from the outside to the center The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy To prevent overcooking place delicate areas such as asparagus tips toward the center of the turntable Shielding Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of aluminum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy This is especially important with large foods such as roasts Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up int
8. ample to set 20 minutes enter 2 0 0 0 2 If you want to set a power level other than 100 power touch POWER then use the number pads to enter the power level You can set the power level from 1 to 9 3 Touch START STOP to start cooking USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO REPRESENT POWER LEVELS Number pad of Power 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 NWRODNOO B Two stage Cooking Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures 1 SET STAGE 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in One stage Cooking DO NOT TOUCH START STOP PAD 2 SET STAGE 2 Touch COOK pad then enter proper cooking time and lower power level Most power for second stage 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE After total time has elapsed 4 2 stage recipes use lower beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET pad or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function SETTING SPEED DEFROST 1 Touch SPEED DEFROST pad 2 Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads Digital timer sets minutes and seconds from left to right so a single digit can be set 5 for 5 seconds or up to 4 digits 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET pad or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function e After setting SPEED DEFROST oven can be programmed t
9. ernal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops Let foods stand to complete cooking especially foods such as cakes and whole vegetables Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heating baby food stir well at removal and test the temperature before serving Adding moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 120V 60Hz 1350W Output 900W Operation Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions H x W x D 11 13 1621 1 415 11 16 in Oven Cavity Dimensions H X W x D 9 7 16 X 13 15 16X 14 1 8 in Oven Capacity 1 1cu ft Cooking Uniformity Turntable System 12 3 8 Net Weight Approx 35 2lbs PART NAMES Door Safety Lock System Oven Window Oven Air Vent Shaft 4 Roller Ring fa Glass Tray Control Panel l Door release button DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CONTROL PANEL Baked Pota
10. gh heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 10 Do not fat deep frying It is difficult to control the heat oil or for temperature of oil in microwave oven 11 Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes whole squash apples and chestnuts before cooking 12 The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns 13 Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil 14 Do not openings on the appliance cover or block any 15 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations 16 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 17 Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surface Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 18 Use only thermometers which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens 19 Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this a
11. he ventilation openings Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters Do not allow the control panel to become wet Clean with a soft damp cloth When cleaning the control panel leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions this is normal It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning be sure to replace in the proper position 10 Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl 5 minutes microwave for Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth 11 When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light please consult a dealer to have it replaced SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 14 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE OVEN FAILS TO OPERATE 1 Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely If it is not remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds a
12. heating or cooking e Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and could ignite e Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering e Thermometers Use only those labeled Microwave Safe and follow all directions Check the food in several places Conventional thermometers may be used on microwave food once the food has been removed from the oven Limited Use e Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas Using too much foil can damage your oven so be careful Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely e Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating such as warming dinner rolls for a few seconds baskets and bowls may be flammable Not Recommended e Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave It can shatter and cause damage and injury e Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food Plastic storage and food containers Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave e Metal utensils These can d
13. ing number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START For the larger 7 to 9 oz cups 1 Touch BEVERAGE twice 2 Enter number of mugs by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START FROZEN DINNER For one or two small 5 7 oz frozen dinners 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER once 2 For 1 entree or 2 entrees touch the number pad 1 or 2 3 Touch START pad Microwaving one large 8 10 oz frozen dinner 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER twice 2 For 1 entr e or 2 entrees touch the number pad 2 3 Touch START REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT pad CODE and cooking time appears 2 Touch START NOTE This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 13 CLEANING AND CARE When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door use only mild nonabrasive soups or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Turn off the oven and remove the power plug cleaning from the wall socket before Keep the inside of the oven clean When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain streak or dull the door surface The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into t
14. is oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 9 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THESE COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to person a Do not overheat the liquid b Stir the liquid both before and halfway throu
15. nd plug it in again securely Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be operating properly test the outlet with another appliance Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set Check to ensure that the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock system Otherwise the microwave energy will not flow into the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 15 WARRANY This product carries a warranty that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase NOTE This warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident misuse or abuse lack of reasonable care the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product loss of parts or subjecting the appliance to any but the specified voltage If malfunction occurs do not use the unit Simply return the unit to the store at which it was purchased Sears will replace your unit at no charge to you The above warranty applies only to microwave ovens which are used for private household purpose SOLD BY SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO M5B 2B8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 16
16. o automatically switch to one or two Stage cooking A For speed defrost and one stage cooking follow steps above Before touching START STOP pad touch COOK pad enter time and power level Then touch START STOP pad B For speed defrost and two stage cooking follow steps above Before touching START STOP pad enter two stage cooking programs SETTING COOK BY WEIGHT 1 Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad 2 Enter the one digit code by touching the correct number pad 3 Enter weight 4 Touch START STOP PAD NOTE e Your microwave oven makes cooking easy You set the type and weight of food and the oven automatically sets the cooking time and power level 10 COOK BY WEIGHT CODE DESCRIPTIONS CODE TYPE MAX WEIGHT 1 Beef 5 Ib 16 oz 2 Mutton 5 lb 16 oz 3 Pork 5 Ib 14 oz e Meat must be defrosted and at refrigerated temperature e Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the following chart CONVERTING FRACTIONS OF APOUND TO OUNCES FRACTIONS OF A POUND SUNGER Less than 03 0 03 to 09 1 10 to 15 2 16 to 21 3 22 to 27 4 28 to 34 5 35 to 40 6 41 to 46 7 47 to 53 8 54 to 59 9 60 to 65 10 66 to 71 11 72 to 78 12 79 to 84 13 85 to 90 14 91 to 97 15 above 9
17. ppliance 20 Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven 21 WARNING It anyone other than a trained person to is hazardous for carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy If there is any damage do not operate the oven and contact your dealer 22 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Electrical Requirements The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided The oven is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded Power Supply Cord 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If long cord or extension cord is
18. to ccorni oy i i n Pizza Frozen Dinner DICCON O A amp all o0 8 wn fad Qe y Clock S Power Timer Cook By Defrost By Speed Weight Weight Defrost Start Stop Also see following pages for more detail DISPLAY Cooking time power indicators and present time are displayed BAKED POTATO POPCORN BEVERAGE FROZEN DINNER REHEAT Allow you to reheat or cook food PIZZA automatically without entering power level or time POWER Use to set power level TIMER You can use the TIMER function independently even while a cooking program is going on in the oven COOK Cook at one power level for a period of time then the oven automatically switch to another power level for the rest of cooking time COOK BY WEIGHT Touch to enter weight of meat accurately The oven automatically sets the cooking time and power level DEFROST BY WEIGHT Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power level SPEED DEFROST Touch to set defrosting time the oven automatically divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off NUMBER PADS 0 9 Touch to set times or amounts CLOCK Touch to set the clock RESET Clears all previous settings if touched before cooking starts START STOP Touch to start or stop cooking OPE
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