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Kenmore 86013 Microwave Oven User Manual

1. WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Weight OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT 10 20 30 40 One Half Pound 60 70 80 90 1 00 One Pound AUTO DEFROST TABLE NOTE Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence Meat settings FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 72 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over
2. For best results some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle You can program your oven for 2 power level stages during the cook cycle Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Display Shows MICRO Time Cook 3 0 0 to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage Power Level na ca y ro 70 Ea 8 to set an 80 cook power for the first stage MICRO Time Cook 7 0 0 to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage Power Level 5 to set a 50 cook power for the second stage Time counting do and COOK lst stage 2nd stage 10 When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage NOTE You may set the second stage to 0 power to establish a period of standing time within the oven MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow powers The lower the cook power the slower the recipe or food package instructions if available cooking Each number from 10 to O stands for a different percentage of full cook power NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking The following chart gives the percentage of cook times based on the 950 Watt cook power of your power each number pad stands for and the cook microwave oven power name usually used COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT 100 of full power High Quick heating many convenience foods
3. G rRh 0 Nn Temperature 100 F 250 F 275 F 300 F 325 F N 350 F 375 F 400 F o 425 F 450 F CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1 Always use the metal rack when convection for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom baking Place food directly on rack or place in browning metal tray and then place tray on rack See 3 Dark or non shiny finishes glass and pyroceram page 15 absorb heat which may result in dry crisp crusts 2 Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly For most 4 Preheating the oven is recommended when baking convection baking light shiny finishes give best foods by convection results because they prevent over browning in 5 To prevent uneven heating and save energy open the time it takes to cook the center areas Pans the oven door to check food as little as possible with dull satin finish bottoms are recommended Food Joven Temp Time Min Comment sd Breads Refrigerated Biscuits 11 to 14 Allow additional time for large biscuits Corn Bread 35 to 40 Muffins 18 to 22 Remove from pans immediately and cool slightly on wire rack Popovers 45 to 55 Pierce each popover with a fork after removing from oven to allow steam to escape Nut Bread or Fruit 60 to 70 Interiors will be moist and tender Bread Yeast Bread 16 to 23 Plain or Sweet Rolls 13 to 16 Lightly grease baking sheet Devil s Food 35 to 40 Place cake pan on rack Fudge brownies 26 to 30 Bake 2 layers of brownies
4. 1 serving 10 oz plastic wrap and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 1 cup 1 32 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Casserole cream or COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once cheese halfway through cooking 1 cup 12 3 minutes 4 cups 32 52 minutes Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Barbecued Beef Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole 1 sandwich 2 cup 1 22 minutes Stir once meat filling without bun Heat bun as directed in chart below Mashed potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 1 cup 1 3 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 1 cup 12 3 minutes halfway through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 1 cup 22 4 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 7 2 11 minutes Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 1 cup 12 32 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 4 6 2 minutes Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass 1 roll 15 30 seconds microwavable rack Vegetables 1 cup 12 22 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 4 cups 4 6 minutes halfway through cooking Soup 1 serving 8 oz 12 22 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking 34 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE COOK TIME VEGETABLE AMOUNT ATHIGH INSTRUC
5. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Freeze in ball shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting Place chicken breast side up on a Whole breast side down Cover warm microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting up to 6 Ibs areas with aluminum foil by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Cut up Separate pieces and rearrange Place on a
6. e Do not run the oven empty OPTION You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed and defrost weight See following chart for more information Result Sound ON Sound OFF Clock ON Clock OFF Slow speed Normal speed Fast speed Lbs Kg Function Beep ON OFF control Clock display control Display N h N Defrost weight mode selected N Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg Display Shows Touch 1 Options rr FAVORITE FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch l Favorites MICRO Time Cook Time counting down omneo 107 PONER tu Example To recall the custom recipe Display Sh Touch Favorites 2 a a When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate or processed cheese food See the following table Example for 8 oz Chocolate Touch Display Shows Time of day CATEGORY DIRECTION SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table Example for quart of ice cream Touch Display Shows Time of day Time counting down ICE CREAN CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter
7. fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 4 Speed setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Exhaust Fan pad will not turn the fan off You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking amp amp N o o COOKTOP LIGHT A pad on the bottom of the control panel controls the cooktop light Example To set the Lamp for HIGH Touch Display Shows Light On Off To cancel the LIGHT TIMER when oven is On or ff Light On Off Display Shows ENTER LIGHT ON TP N ADD 30 SEC A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START Example To cook for 1 minutes Touch i Display Shows Time of day Add Time counting down 2 30 Se Twice and COOK Pouer 100 NOTE Each time you touch 30 SEC it will add 30 sec up to 99 min 59 sec TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power For best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH 100 power Refer to the Microwave Power Levels Table on page 15 for more information NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at HIGH 100 power Example To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch MICRO Time Cook 5 30 ma IZ X 4 ana cn y m TWO STAGE COOKING
8. screen to allow you to view food as it cooks B Model and Serial Number Plate C Charcoal Filter behind Vent Grille 1 Convection Rack 2 Metal Tray Drip Pan 3 Turntable 4 Rotate Ring A _ 5 Shaft D Cooking Guide Label E Vent Grille F Glass tray The glass tray moves food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results G Cooktop Light H Grease Filter See Caring for the Filters section I Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions The turntable rotates in both directions to help food cook more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the glass tray on the support Fit the raised hollowed groove on the bottom of the glass tray between the rollers of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the ridge on the bottom of the glass tray CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily If Micro Conv Combi pad is not selected it automatically defaults to micro All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see the How to Use section O a SMART TOUCH SENSOR Sensor Sensor Rehea
9. see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Magnetron Metal floor Glass tray Oven cavity The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food RADIO INTERFERENCE Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Sensor Cooking The Microwave System features Sensor Cooking functions A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guess work out of microwave cooking For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking Always remove the cooking rack from the oven when the rack is not in use Using y
10. 5 minutes oz each Canned Remove from the outer display can Place in an appropriately Vegetable sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the Vegetable vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 cups 2 tablespoons 3 4 cups 4 tablespoons Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in 10 to 21 oz Entree microwave safe container place on a plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from package rinse off frost under running water Vegetable Place in an appropriately sized microwave container Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 cups 2 tablespoons 3 4 cups 4 tablespoons Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Place rice and twice as much liquid water chicken or 1 2 2 cups vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwave dish Use medium or Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand long grain rice for 10 minutes Stir for fluffier rice Cook instant rice according to directions on the package REHEAT SENSOR TABLE OUCH PAD NUMBER C
11. Frozen Bread Dough Foods Frozen Entree Frozen Pizza Rising Crust Frozen Pizza French Fries Crinkle Cut Frozen Waffle Frozen Cheese Sticks Frozen Turnovers Meat Loaf Oven Baked Stew Swiss Steak Stuffed Peppers Vegetables Acorn Squash Halves Baked Potatoes Twice Baked Potatoes Notes The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature The baking time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to 50 to 60 9 to 11 50 to 55 30 to 35 10 to 16 20 to 40 25 to 45 55 to 60 25 to 35 30 to 35 70 to 80 25 to 35 17 to 21 15 to 19 5 to7 6 to 8 18 to 22 30 to 40 80 to 90 60 to 70 40 to 45 50 to 60 25 to 30 Place metal tray on rack and place in cold oven Preheat oven tray and rack to 400 F When preheated place frozen pie on metal tray and bake according to package time or until crust is browned and filling is hot Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Let stand 5 minutes before serving Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions
12. Melt Touch this pad to melt Butter or Margarine Chocolate or Cheese Speed Cook Touch this pad when setting weight combination cooking Micro Touch this pad when setting Microwave cooking Convection Touch this pad when setting Convection cooking Combo Touch this pad when setting combination cooking or preheat Number Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities weights or cooking temperature 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Power Level Touch this pad to select a cooking power level Add 30 Sec Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level Favorites Touch this pad to recall a cooking instruction previously programmed into memory Turntable On Off Touch this pad to turn off the turntable OFF will appear in the display NOTE This option is not available in cook sensor and defrost modes Options Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed and defrost weight Warm amp Hold Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 90 minutes Clock Touch this pad to enter the time of day Kitchen Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer Control Lock Touch and hold this pad for three seconds to lock the control panel Light Timer Touch this pad to set the light timer Start Touch this pad to start a function or enter all entries If
13. Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand either inside or outside the oven after the cooking or defrost period ends Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving cooking or defrosting results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes For such longer periods you may want to program a 0 power second stage of the cooking cycle for standing time inside the oven See Two Stage Cooking Arranging food For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated las
14. Top Sirloin Rare 375 F 9 to 13 Medium 375 6 11 to 15 Well 375 F 13 to 17 Beef Tenderloin Rare 325 F 16 to 18 Medium 375 F 18 to 20 Chuck Rump or Pot Roast 2 2 to 3 lbs 300 F 18 to 20 Use cooking bag for best results Turn over after half of cooking time Canned 3 lb fully cooked 15 to 18 Butt 5 Ib fully cooked 15 to 18 Shank 5 Ib fully cooked 15 to 18 Turn over after half of cooking time Bone in 2 to 4 lbs Medium 13 to 18 Well 18 to 23 Boneless 2 to 4 lbs Medium 14 to 19 Well 19 to 24 Turn over after half of cooking time Bone in 2 to 4 lbs 17 to 20 Boneless 2 to 4 lbs 19 to 22 Pork Chops 3 4 to 1 inch thick 2 chops 10 to 13 4 chops 13 to 16 6 chops 16 to 19 Poultry Turn over after half of cooking time Whole Chicken 21 2 to 6 lbs 15 to 17 Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 6 lbs 15 to 18 Cornish Hens untied Unstuffed 15 to 18 Stuffed 22 to 25 Duckling 15 to 18 Turkey Breast 4 to 6 Ibs 11 to 15 Seafood Fish 1 Ib fillets 7 to 10 Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 10 to 15 Shrimp 1 to 2 lbs 9 to 14 Scallops 1 to 2 Ibs 8 to 13 Note The roasting time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 32 COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE food __ ventomp vine Min Comments 425 F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Convenience Frozen Entree 39
15. Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Cheese Use processed cheese food only Cut into cubes Place in a single layer in microwavable container Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting Butter Unwrap and place in 1 2 or microwavable container 3 sticks Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Cream Unwrap and place in 3 or8 cheese microwavable Container OZ Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Ice cream Place container in oven Pint Ice cream will be soft Quart enough to make scooping Half easier gallon AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The Auto Defrost Table will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get best defrost results Three different defrost settings are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH 4 BREAD 5 RAPID only 1 Ib You can set Auto Defrost from 0 1 to 6 0 pounds i
16. at a time Coffee Cake 30 to 35 Cup Cakes 20 to 25 Fruit Cake loaf 90 to 100 Interior will be moist and tender Gingerbread 25 to 30 Butter Cakes Cake 35 to 45 Mixes 9x 13a 35 to 45 Turn end for end half way through baking Tube Cake 30 to 40 Grease and flour pan Pound Cake 45 to 55 Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting on wire rack Chocolate Chip 11 to 14 Place metal tray on rack Allow extra time for frozen cookie dough Sugar 11 to 14 Place metal tray on rack Fruits Baked Apples or 35 to 40 Bake in cookware with shallow sides Other Pears 35 to 40 Pudding is done when knife inserted near Desserts Bread Pudding center comes out clean 30 to 35 Puncture puffs twice with toothpick to release Cream Puffs steam after 25 minutes of baking time 30 to 35 When done turn oven off and let shells Meringue Shells stand in oven 1 hour to dry Notes The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature e The baking time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to the food condition or your preference Check readiness at the minimum time 27 CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES cont d Food Oven Temp Time Min Comments Pies Pastries Frozen Pie Meringue Topped Two Crust Quiche Pastry Shell Casseroles Meat Chicken Seafood Combinations Pasta Potatoes scalloped Vegetable Convenience
17. can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of Remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply t
18. glass or guide tray You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The guide tray moves from side to side depend ing on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that after the timed ccoking period ends food should be allowed to stand either inside or outside of the oven to completely finish cooking Outside oven standing time will allow the oven to be available for other use For inside oven standing time you can program a 0 power second stage of the cook ing cycle See Two Stage Cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out of the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware Troubleshootine Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME MICROWAVE OVEN D
19. ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in electrical shock fire or death AWARNING Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if doubt exists whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the microwave oven e For a permanently connected appliance This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Overview This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also discusses the basic information you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven HOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS Microwave energy is not hot lt causes food to make its own heat and it is this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can
20. in food preparation Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food creating even browning and sealed in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces MICROWAVE Combination cooking combines microwave energy with convection to cook with speed and accuracy while browning and crisping to perfection You can use microwave cooking convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave convection and combination cooking CONVECTION COMBINATION COOKING METHOD Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout the oven for fast thorough cooking of food Hot air circulates around food to produce browned exteriors and sealed in juices Microwave energy and convection heat combine to shorten the cooking time of regular ovens while browning and sealing in juices HEAT SOURCE Microwave energy Circulating heated air Microwave energy and circulating heated air BENEFITS e Fast high efficiency cooking Oven and surroundings do not get hot e Easy clean up e Aids in browning and seals in flavor Cooks some foods faster than regular ovens Shortened cooking time from microwave energy Browning and crisping from convection heat Read this guide
21. microwavable roasting rack Turn over Cover warm areas Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water with aluminum foil CORNISH POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack HENS with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Whole TURKEY POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Breast with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water up to 6 Ibs Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when Place in a microwavable baking dish partially thawed if possible Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish 20 Bread setting SETTING AT BEEP Bagel Turn over and rearrange Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread DEFROSTING TIPS When usin
22. the door and 0 rotating ring are oven frame touch when dishwasher safe closed Wipe well with clean cloth Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces 36 REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS A Use a cloth or towel when replacing the bulb If you touch the halogen bulb with your bare hands it will reduce the life of the bulb The cooktop light 5 Remove bulb holder by pushing locking tab back slightly to disengage tab from the bulb holder 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws Lift up the bulb holder and slide out of the compartment 3 Replace bulb 4 Reinstall bulb cover with mounting screws 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light Replace the bulb 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power Reinstall bulb holder Slide
23. ATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Casserole Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole 1 4 cups Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking Stir and let stand 3 minutes Dinner Plate Place on a low plate Cover with vented plastic wrap 1 to 2 servings Let stand 3 minutes after cooking This is reheat function for a leftover pizza 1 4 slices Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole 1 4 cups Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking Stir and let stand 3 minutes 23 AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides 6 preset categories for Example To cook beverage 2 cups cooking Touch Display Shows Example To cook bacon 2 slices Touch Display Shows 1 Auto Auto Cook Cook Time counting down Time counting down 9 and cook and cook Du Y a a me Daa DIZON BA SE AUTO COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Bacon Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best 2 6 slices results Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available Beverage Use a wide mouth mug Do not cover 1 2 cups Remove from display package and place on a plate Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved 1 6 pieces 2 3 oz each Fresh Roll Remove from display package and place on plate Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count as t
24. IME Fcio iii 13 Add 30 cian 14 Timed COOKING iiaeeeaino i 14 Two Stage Cooking sessesesesesssesseseseseseseseesessseseseseoesessese 14 Microwave Power Levels sssssscsceseseeseseeescsersceeceees 15 Turntable On Otro 16 Optionen enseina iii 16 RENEI AII E EEEE raconeoneneniie dice sccsios cesan 16 Molt min 17 AUTO Defrost visiisscsectescasetsossssvossinedaccevedeavasssovesbownwsssosnes 18 21 Sensor Operating Instructions omommmmmmmm m s 22 Cook Sensor Guide essessesscssseccecececceeseseeseseeeceeeeceeees 22 Popcorn Sensor ssscscsasescsoncsnsndescestasssnsassesostvasadadetescsvessonsvess 22 Cook Sensor Reheat Sensor csscsscsecsscseessescesceseeseeees 22 Cook Sensor Table Reheat Sensor Table 23 Auto Cook Auto Cook Table sss sessssssssessssssssescessssssseceees 24 Warm amp Hold citroen cintia diia 25 Tips For Convection Cooking essseseseseseessessesesesesesessese 25 CONVECTION A E IRTE 26 Convection Baking Guidelines ooomommmmmm 27 28 Meat Roasting Guidelines For Convection Cooking 29 Tips For Combination Cooking esssssssssseceesseeeeeeee 30 Combination Roast cessessesecessecsecesceceeseseesesseseceeeeceeses 30 Speed Cook Speed Cook Chart cscscsscssssccscesssesseseees 31 Combination Roast Cooking Guide cccoccommommmmmmm m 32 Combination Bake Cooking Guide cocoommommmmmmmm 33 Heating Reheating Guide sscsscsscssecseceeseeseceecees
25. OES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works e The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded three prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements section on page 6 and the Electrical Connection section on page 8 A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has had a power failure The microwave oven will not run You are using the oven as a timer Touch STOP to cancel the Timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP to cancel that operation COOKING TIMES PROBLEM Food is not cooked enough e The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on page 15 The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low Refer to Cooking Tips Guide The display shows a time counting The oven door is not closed completely down but the oven is not cooking You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch the STOP pad and cancel the Timer VENT MOTOR PROBLEM CAUSE Vent fan comes on automatically e The vent fan will automatically turn on if it senses to much heat during cooking on the cooktop below NOISE PROBLEM CAUSE You hear the humming sound e This is normal noise during operation from
26. TIONS STANDING MINUTE TIME Artichokes 2 medium 5 8 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice Cover 2 3 minutes 8 oz each 4 medium 10 13 Asparagus 1 Ib 3 6 Add 2 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Beans Green 7 11 Add 2 cup water in 12 qt casserole 2 3 minutes amp Wax Stir halfway through cooking Beets Fresh 12 16 Add 2 cup water in 172 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Rearrange halfway through cooking Broccoli Fresh 4 8 Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 2 cup water 2 3 minutes Spears Cabbage Fresh 4 7 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Chopped Stir halfway through cooking Carrots Fresh 2 cups Add 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Cauliflower 7 Trim Add Y4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole Stir halfway through cooking Flowerettes 2 cups 22 42 Slice Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered 2 3 minutes Fresh Celery 4 cups 6 8 casserole Stir halfway through cooking Fresh Sliced Corn Fresh 2 ears Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 12 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 2 lb 3 2 Place mushrooms in 12 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking 5 9 3 Parsnips Fresh 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking 1 1 1 5 8 0 1 1 Sweet Potatoes 2 medium Pierce potatoes sev
27. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Espa ol Models Modelos 721 86012 86013 86019 Kenmore Elite P No MFL57601504 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Table Of Contents Warranty iessscssdsccccscccsaseccssceesesseasedesesaasecesdesecdsecoseeoesae 2 Protection Agreements cccccsssssscccsssssssccccecsessssceeees 3 Safely sicsisecencncesscescanseaesves etvevseus benean soanoeeenoeeyeavancsensies 4 OVERVIOW EA E E A 7 How Your Microwave Hood Combination Works 7 Radio lnterf rehc nesrei tissieri k ne 7 Testing Your Microwave OVen esesssessesesesesesesseseseseseses 7 Testing Your Dinnerware Or Cookwatre cscessssseeeeeees 8 Operating Safety Precautions seesseseesseseesreseesseseesseseessesee 8 Electrical Connection e s seseseseessssseseseessesesseseseseseseesesseesesese 8 Microwave Oven Features esssssesesesesssesseseseseoesesseseseseseses 9 Control Panel Features sesssesesesesessssesesesessesesoseseseesse 10 11 HOW To USE isscsssnncsscconcssenesscecessctanseconscausdessdcacsasereces 12 Audible Signials ssuiesasscncscesccasecsostonsonseasessssacesctessencensaeses 12 COCK AAA ES ROT 12 Interrupting Cooking ccococoooomonmmmsmmm 12 AN AAA riid sisis 12 GA AA ieee isine 12 VEM eer AE T a EE AE E N EE 13 Cooktop LIGHT sssssssscecscsscsscessnesssvessonsoosnssnsacvaesedsantecessendesssoes 13 PI GHP T
28. and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Simmering stews 4 40 of full power e Melting chocolate e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Manually defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry Defrost and precooked foods 2 20 of full power Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit O 0 of full power e Standing time in oven TURNTABLE ON OFF For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Touch Display Shows 1 Turntable On Off Turntable 2 On Off Press TURNTABLE ON OFF to turn the turntable on or off NOTE e This option is not available in cook sensor and defrost modes Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking
29. bulb holder back into the compartment and press down firmly so lock 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws k ing tab snaps into place 3 Open the door Tip the grille forward then slide 9 to the left and pull out Replace charcoal filter 10 Set the bottom of the grille in place slide to the right and then snap the top in place Replace the mounting screws 0 09000 f 0000 000 0009000 LJ 200 e 0 00 4 Remove charcoal filter 11 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 37 CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the chacoal filter Part No 5230W1A003A is available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Grease filters Part No 2B72705B CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter se CO should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter to more often if necessary The charcoal filter the side Pull filters downward and push to the cannot be cleaned Purchase a new charcoal other side The filter will drop out filter from the nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Service Center or by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 Di
30. de or combination mode You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking however you need to lower oven temperature by 25 F from recommended temperature mentioned in package instructions when cooking packaged food in convection mode When baking cakes cookies breads rolls or other baked foods most recipes call for preheating Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven You can start heavier dense foods such as meats casseroles and poultry without preheating All heat proof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking As in conventional cooking the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results Refer to the charts in this Use and Care Guide 10 Use metal utensils only for convection cooking Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur After preheating if you do not open the door the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes PRECAUTIONS The oven cavity door turntable roller rest metal tray metal rack and cooking utensils will become very hot USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the food cooking utensils metal rack metal tray and turntable from the oven after convection cooking Do not use lightweight plastic containers plastic wraps or paper products during any convection cycle CONVECTION During convecti
31. e see the Microwave Cooking Tips section Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels The display will indicate Sensing during the initial sensing period The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to heat The display will show the remaining heating time For best results for cooking by Sensor follow these recommendations 1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature 2 Glass Tray TURNTABLE and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results 3 Foods should always be covered with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid 4 Do not open the door or touch the STOP key during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window At this time you can open the door to stir turn or rearrange the food COOK SENSOR GUIDE Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results 1 Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or plastic wrap 2 Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam fro
32. e Chicken 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 25 to 35 Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 10 to 12 Duckling 4 to 5 lbs 19 to 21 Turkey Breast 4 to 6 Ibs 21 to 25 Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 13 to 18 Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 12 to 17 Note The roasting time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust the time according to the food condition or your preference Check readiness at the minimum time 29 TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING This section gives you instructions to operate each combination cooking function Please read these instructions carefully Sometimes combination microwave convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook This cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside In combination cooking the convection heat and microwave energy alternate automatically Your oven has three preprogrammed settings that make it easy to use combination cooking HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMBINATION COOKING 1 Meats may be roasted directly on the metal rack or in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack When using the metal rack please check your cooking guide for information on proper use 2 Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags 3 When baking check for doneness after cooking time is up If not completely done le
33. e fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information in the U S A call 1 800 827 6655 Coverage in Canada varies on some items For full details call Sears Canada at 1 800 361 6665 Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A o
34. ed should also be covered during Warm amp Hold Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Warm amp Hold Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Warm amp Hold e Do not use more than one complete Warm amp Hold cycle about 1 hour 30 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function Please read these instructions carefully Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly creating even browning and sealed in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Button DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE 1 Always use the metal rack on the turntable when convection cooking 2 Do not cover turntable or metal rack with aluminum foil It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection only items Choose pans that do not have extended handles Use convection cooking for items like souffl s breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and for some meat and fish cooking Your oven comes equipped with metal tray which can be used for cooking in convection mo
35. een two aluminum containers e Always place the container on the turntable e Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil the parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout the container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization 40 COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options microwave cooking convection cooking and combination cooking Microwave cooking uses very short high frequency radio waves The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods while retaining their natural texture and moisture Microwave cooking heats food directly not the cookware or the interior of the oven Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent
36. eral times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking White Potatoes 2 potatoes Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 1 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 2 Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking 5 10 7 13 14 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking Spinach Fresh 4 7 Add 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Leaf Squash Acorn or Cut squash in half Remove seeds 2 3 minutes Butternut Place in 8 x 8 inch baking dish Cover Fresh Zucchini Fresh 42 72 Add cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Zucchini Fresh Pierce Place on 2 paper towels Turn over and 2 3 minutes Whole rearrange halfway through cooking 35 Care And Cleaning To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy To clean grass tray and rotating ring wash in water and a sponge or mild sudsy water for soft cloth Use only mild Metal Rack heavily soiled areas nonabrasive soaps or a use a mild cleanser mild detergent Be sure and scouring sponge to keep the areas clean The glass tray and where
37. for preparation Pizza should not extend over the rack Follow package directions for preparation Pizza should not extend over the rack Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Let stand 5 minutes after cooking Brown meat before combining with liquid and vegetables Let stand 2 minutes after cooking Use green red or yellow peppers Pierce skin several places Add 1 2 cup water to dish Turn squash halves cut side up after 30 minutes of cook time and cover Pierce skin with fork before baking Pierce skin with fork before baking the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 28 MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Ribs 2 to 4 Ibs Rare 45 to 50 Medium 50 to 55 Well 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs Top Sirloin Rare 53 to 58 Medium 58 to 63 Well 63 to 68 Beef Tenderloin Rare 28 to 32 Medium 32 to 36 Pot Roast 21 2 to 3 Ibs Chuck Rump 83 to 88 Meat Loaf 2 lbs 65 to 75 Canned 3 lb fully cooked 20 to 25 Butt 5 Ib fully cooked 20 to 25 Shank 5 lb fully cooked 17 to 20 Bone in 2 to 4 lbs Medium 42 to 47 Well 47 to 52 Boneless 2 to 4 lbs Medium 50 to 55 Well 55 to 60 Pork Bone in 2 to 4 lbs 48 to 52 Boneless 2 to 4 lbs 56 to 61 Pork Chops 1 2 to 1 inch thick 2 chops 42 to 45 4 chops 45 to 48 6 chops 48 to 55 Poultry Whol
38. g Auto Defrost the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place food in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting 21 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place on 3 sheets of paper towel The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing tim
39. in small increments Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to heat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces e With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to reduce splattering shorten cooking times and Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See How Your Microwave Hood Combination Works on page 5 for materials that microwaves will pass through If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent 39 Releasing pressure in foods e
40. m escaping and cause food to overcook 3 Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results 4 Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor 22 POPCORN SENSOR Popcorn lets you pop popcorn without needing to program times and power Example To pop popcorn Touch Display Shows 1 Popcorn When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display COOK SENSOR Using COOK SENSOR lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers COOK SENSOR has preset Cook Power for 6 food categories Example To cook rice Touch Display Shows 1 Sensor Cook 2 6 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display REHEAT SENSOR Using REHEAT SENSOR lets you reheat common microwave prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Example To reheat 2 slices of pizza Touch Display Shows Sensor Reheat 2 3 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display COOK SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD AMOUNT Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around 1 4 medium Potato the edge at least one inch apart approx 8 to 10 After cooking allow to stand for
41. n Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar location Do not immerse the cord or plug in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter Do not mount the oven over a sink Do not cover the racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil Doing so will cause the oven to overheat Liquids such as water coffee or tea can 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 This 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 persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme caution when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven
42. n each setting Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows Auto Defrost l and 2 to enter the weight a re NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle OPERATING TIPS For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook e For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings For more defrost help please read Defrosting Tips following the Auto Defrost Table This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food TOUCH Auto Defrost WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound Meat 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 1 to 1 0 45g to 454g only 1 Ib Poultry Fish Bread Rapid
43. ntainers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outside cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features A Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a
44. o you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians which means someone you can trust will be working on your product Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t b
45. on cooking a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100 F to 450 F It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking Note Lower oven temperature by 25 F from package recommended temperature instructions The baking time may vary according to the food condition or individual preference Example To set the convection cooking at 325 F for 45 minutes with preheating Touch Display Shows Time of day CONVECTION Bake Roast 4 5 0 O Time counting down and cook NOTES e When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature five 5 tones will sound and the display will scroll the message PREHEAT END The oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes e The oven temperature drops very quickly when the door is opened however this should not prevent food from being fully cooked during normal cooking time e During convection cooking the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 1 speed setting to protect the oven 26 Example To set the convection cooking at 375 F for 30 minutes without preheating Touch Gb CONVECTION 2 Ba ke Roast Display Shows Time of day NOTE If you press the start button it will operate 5 3 e NOTE o 0 0 Time counting down and cook The temperature range has 10 steps from 100 F to 450 F Number Pad
46. oor and Touch START If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch STOP CONTROL LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or to ensure that children cannot use the oven unsupervised To set CONTROL LOCK Touch Control 2 a Lock Display Shows Time of day Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display approximately 3 seconds To cancel CONTROL LOCK Touch Display Shows Time of day Touch and hold until LOCKED disappears in the display approximately three seconds Control 1 a Lock KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a timer You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To set 3 minutes Touch Display Shows Kitchen Timer 0 cn UCA START 3 00 Timer Time counting down VENT LIGHT TIMER The bottom of the control panel controls the 5 You can set the LIGHT to automatically turn on speed exhaust fan and off at specified times The light comes on at the same time every day until reset Example Turn on 2 00 AM turn off 7 00 AM Example To set Level 4 Touch Display Shows Touch Display Shows This shows the last Vent level until you select On Off the fan speed level Vent Lever 4 5 speed Touch this pad until LEVEL 4 appears in the display Turn off fan when desired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust
47. ot recommended for foods that require crusting or all around browning because plastic is a poor conductor of heat COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION Heat Resistant Glass Ceramic Glass Ceramics China Do not use china with gold or silver trim Metal Cookware Non Heat Resistant Glass Microwave Safe Plastic Plastic Wrap Wax Paper Paper Products Straw Wicker and Wood Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450 F 42 HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack MICROWAVE CONVECTION Possible to use Recommended method X Do not use COMBINATION O O O O O Notes Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating 43 QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my mi crowave oven Is it normal for the guide tray to move in either direction Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Questions And Answers ANSWERS 44 No If you remove or move the glass tray you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the
48. our microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To test the oven put approximately 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Cook at 100 power for 1 minute When the time is up the water should be heated TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking time Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could power for one minute damage the oven as could containers with hidden If the dish gets hot do not use it Some dishes metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb or trim Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use news
49. paper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can move freely The turntable can move in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain co
50. r Canada call 1 800 4 MY HOME Product Record In the space at right record the date of purchase model Model No and serial number of your product You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification i plate located inside the oven door Have these items Serial No of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product Date of Purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave oven Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and theword DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured A DANGE R if you do not follow Ruin ons You can be killed or seriously injured A WARNING if you do not follow these instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following AWARNING To reduce the risk of Some products such as whole eggs in b
51. sconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws Slide vent grille slightly to the left vent grille Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 00009000 800009000 10 000 o Or Q o OG 0000 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove Remove old filter 00 00 A 00 o GON SO Roses 9 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown NOS IN INMI HOO Q DON O 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power Push the vent grille into place Slide the grille to the right until it snaps into place 7 Replace the mounting screws 8 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven 38 Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if necessary add more time
52. senees 34 Fresh Vegetable Guide seessssseseseessssssseseseseseseeseseseses 35 Care And Cleaning cccccsssssscsccccssssscccceceessseseeees 36 Replacing The Cooktop And Oven Lights 37 Caring For The Filters ooconocnononnnncnoconoononoorooroconoracnoss 38 Cooking TipSvivissinisriiroscni cdi 39 43 Questions And Answers cccccccccccscscccsssssssssseeees 44 Troubleshooting ssssssessssscssscccccceccccceeeeeees 45 46 SENVICE PEE T A Back Cover Microwave Hood Combination Warrant One Year Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair Five Year Limited Warranty on the Magnetron For five years from the date of purchase if the magnetron in this microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will replace the magnetron Safety regulations require the magnetron to be installed by Sears After the first year the customer assumes any labor costs associated with magnetron replacement If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that
53. t Cook Popcorn QUICK TOUCH PRESETS O Auto Auto Speed Soften Defrost Cook Cook Melt E O MICRO CONVECTION COMBO Time Cook Bake Roast Bake Roast o O 3 15 Favorites ce am Options 16 SS Kitch Ligh C l 9 Ol 195 lace D Vent Vent Light On Off 5 speed On Off 26 10 10 11 12 Display The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected Sensor Cook Touch this pad to cook baked potato frozen vegetable fresh vegetable canned vegetable frozen entree and rice The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food Popcorn Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn Sensor Reheat Touch this pad to reheat casserole dinner plate pizza slice and soup sauce The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food Auto Defrost Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight Auto Cook Touch this pad to cook Bacon Fresh Roll amp Muffin Frozen Roll amp Muffin Beverage Chicken Pieces Hot Cereal Soften Melt Soften Touch this pad to soften Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese or Frozen Juice
54. t Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Removing the rack Metal containers should not be used in a microwave e When popping commercially packaged oven There are however some exceptions If you popcorn remove the rack from the oven Do have purchased food which is prepackaged in an not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on rack or under the rack the package When using aluminum foil containers In the case of popping microwave popcorn with cooking times may be longer because microwaves the rack that can cause fire or damage to your will only penetrate the top of the food If you use microwave oven aluminum containers without package instructions tolov these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than 34 in 1 9 cm Container must be at least half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 1 4 in 64 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also betw
55. t stand in oven for a few minutes to complete cooking PRECAUTIONS COMBINATION ROAST Example To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes at 400 F Touch Ta COMBO Bake Roast Once Co 1 twice Co 2 Display Shows Time of day NOTES 1 All cookware used for combination cooking The temperature range has 9 steps from 250 F must be BOTH microwave safe and oven safe to 450 F 2 During combination baking some baking e During combination cooking the exhaust fan in cookware may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the oven walls or metal accessory racks Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal lf arcing occurs immediately stop the cooking cycle and place a heat resistant dish between the pan and the metal rack We recommend you use the metal tray applied with your oven lt has rubber feet that helps prevent arcing If arcing occurs with other baking cookware do not use them for combination cooking 30 the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 1 speed setting to protect the oven COMBI CATEGORY OVEN TEMPERATURE Convection 375 F Co 1 Combination ROAST Convection 325 F Co 2 Combination BAKE SPEED COOK This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode SPEED COOK has 4 food categories See the SPEED COOK CHART on this page for the se
56. the magnetron fan noise and the transformer 45 GLASS TRAY PROBLEM The glass tray will not move The glass tray is not correctly in place lt should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center hub The turntable has been turned off Refer to the Turntable section e The support is not operating correctly Remove the glass tray and restart the oven If the hub still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM You do not hear the programming e You have not entered the correct command or end of cycle tone The audible tone has been disabled pone must be enapled DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM The display is flashing There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Clock section If none of these items is causing your problem call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME 46
57. the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend to the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven cavity when not in use This Microwave Oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment This Microwave Oven is intended to be used above ranges with a maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods frequently grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may start a fire or create risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts causing a risk of electric shock Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operatio
58. to 43 Follow package directions for preparation Foods Frozen Pizza 4to 6 Follow package directions for preparation Rolls Egg Rolls Pizza 23 to 26 Vegetables Baked Potatoes 450 F 36 to 40 Pierce skin with a fork before baking Place on rack Follow package directions for preparation 33 HEATING REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave safe container The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave safe lid or vented plastic wrap Remove cover carefully after cooking to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food ITEMS COOK TIME AT HIGH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate 3 slices 4 inch thick 1 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate Cover 1 breast 2 32 minutes with plastic wrap and vent 1 leg and thigh 12 3 minutes Fish fillet 2 4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic 6 8 oz wrap and vent Lasagna 4 6 minutes Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with
59. to learn the many different things your Microwave Convection Combination Oven can do You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Most heat resistant non metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However to test cookware before using follow these steps 1 Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven 2 Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the dish is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking Convection Cooking e Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products but especially where browning or crusting is important Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust e Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust e Glass or glass ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass Combination Cooking e Glass or glass ceramic baking containers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or oven shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or the oven Heat resistant plastic microwave cookware safe to 450 F may be used but is n
60. ttings available For best results place food on the rack When cooking meats use the metal tray drip pan to catch drippings Example To cook 2 Ib roast pork Touch Display Shows Time of day Time counting down and cook SPEED COOK CHART TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Baked Potato Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on metal rack on metal tray 1 4EA 2 Frozen Lasagna Remove from outer package Remove film cover If lasagna is not in a ovenproof container place it on a ovenproof dish Place on metal rack on metal tray Let stand for 5 minutes after cooking 10 or 21 oz Roast Pork Pat dry with paper towels Place roast on metal rack on metal tray After cooking loosely tent roast with aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minute 2 0 4 0 lbs Whole Chicken Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water Pat chicken dry with paper towels secure the legs with kitchen twine Brush outside of chicken with melted butter or margarine Place chicken breast side down on metal rack on metal tray After cooking loosely tent chicken with aluminum foil Let stand for 10 minutes after cooking 31 2 0 4 0 Ibs COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Oven Temp Time Min Ib Turn over after half of cooking time Ribs 2 to 4 Ibs Rare 375 F 9 to 13 Medium 375 F 11 to 15 Well 375 F 13 to 17 Boneless Ribs
61. urns electric shock fire injury to persons or the shell and sealed containers such as exposure to excessive microwave energy closed jars can explode and should not q i be heated in the microwave oven Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this Read and follow the specific manual PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Do not use corrosive chemicals or ENERGY found in this section vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS E A found at the end of this section As with any appliance close supervision i i is necessary when used by children Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation Do not operate the microwave oven if instructions it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section To reduce
62. with the door open Doing so 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 cleanser residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except for a properly qualified service technician ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ensure proper ground exists before use A DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove
63. wo when entering quantity Frozen Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering 2 3 oz each quantity Hot cereal Prepare as directed on package and cook 1 6 servings Stir well before eating Use only instant hot cereal Chicken Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized 0 5 2 Ibs Pieces microwavable container cover with plastic wrap and vent 24 WARM amp HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes about 1 hour 30 minutes You can use Warm amp Hold by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example To use the Warm amp Hold Touch Warm amp Hold e At the end of the warm amp hold END will be displayed and four tones will sound Display Shows To make Warm amp Hold automatically follow another cycle e After entering cooking instructions touch Warm amp Hold before touching START e When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones Hold will come on while the oven continues to run You can set Warm amp Hold to follow Auto Defrost Cook or two stage cooking NOTES e Warm amp Hold operates for up to 90 minutes e Opening the oven door cancels Warm amp Hold Close the door and touch Warm amp Hold then touch START if additional Warm amp Hold time is desired e Food that is cooked cover
64. you open the door after oven begins to cook touch START again Stop Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries Vent On Off Touch this pad to turn the fan on off Vent 5 Speed Touch this pad to choose one of five fan speeds Light On Off Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light INTERRUPTING COOKING This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully AUDIBLE SIGNALS Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle CLOCK When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set will show on the Display until you touch Clock Example To set the clock for 10 30 AM Touch Display Shows o Oo e Ci NOTES e If you enter in an incorrect time and touch Clock you cannot set time of day Enter the correct time e If you touch STOP while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the d

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