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Kenmore 721.88512 Microwave Oven User Manual

1. Kenmore E L ITE Microwave Hood Combination Use amp Care Guide Combinaci n Microondas Campana Gu a de uso y cuidado Models Modelos 721 88512 721 88513 721 88519 HSITSDN amp S l m Y gt lt O re MFL57601502 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www sears com TABLE OF CONTENTS Microwave Hood Combination Warranty ceccessssees 2 O O A vecmseaneroeeeeueds 3 DC Ml socia 5 How your Microwave Hood Combination works 05 5 Radi erro ra 5 Testing your microwave OVEN ccccconccccononnnonancnnnanonennaranananenenono 5 Testing your dinnerware or COOKWALE oconncccccnoncccnnnnonnnnnnananenos 6 Operating safety precautions coccccnnnnnoconcnononnonnnnnnonnncnnnnnonanos 6 EICCINCa Connec ORN sra sa 6 Microwave OVEN features oooccccnnnccnonccnaninnnonananccnnannnanonanacanonas 7 Control panel features cccoccnccnnocnncnuoncnnnnnnnnurnnonancnonaninonas 8 9 HOW T0 USO usan a 10 A tatuattnategtenstveai ce sebemenicteoitin 10 E a O A 10 MORBO COD eon a EE EE 10 CPA A 10 DE si AAE EEE naan tears or uti ali E E E TA A EEA 10 CENSUS aran 11 A a taahatads 11 LONO A A 11 Ad SUSOG ona raid tant T2 APEC COG KINO A O a 12 TWO Stage CO Uni a dia 12 Microwave power levels occccoconncnonnccononnnnonaccnnnancnnonrnnnanarenanos 13 Tanta CTO Ol ba a ai 14 A N 14 A A E 14 Met Sotoca 15 PO CC FOS aras 16 19 Sensor operating InStrucCtiONS ccococonnnnnc
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3. 2000 AF OO00g 000 lw i F Ly A A 4 Remove charcoal filter 11 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 36 COOKING TIPS 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 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 e 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 quickl
4. Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 2 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 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 17 Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Pla
5. absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking time Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open e Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot e Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven e Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven e 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 lt is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while e 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 e 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 e When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom
6. 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 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 Le MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION 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 HSIIDN amp S COOKING Microwave energy is distributed Hot air circulates around food to Microwave energy and METHOD evenly throughout the oven for produce browned exteriors and convection heat combine to fast thorough cooking of food sealed in juices shorten the cooking time of regular ovens while browning and sealing in juices HEAT Microwave energy Circulating heated air Microwave energy and SOURCE circulating heated air BENEFITS
7. 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 Reheating a single serving of food HSIIDNS 6 60 of full power Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power i Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 4 40 of full power Melting chocolate Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrost Manually defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit 0 0 of full power Standing time in oven 13 HOW TO USE TURNTABLE ON OFF FAVORITE For best cooking results leave the turntable on lt can FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking be turned off for large dishes instruction previously placed in memory and begin Touch Display Shows cooking quickly Example To cook for 2 minutes onjort Touch Display Shows 1 Fl Qos Favo TOUCH ITNI cu Press TURNTABLE ON OFF POU LIL to turn the turntable on or off TUUZ IGE THUC LILI LT 1 1 NOTE This option is not available in cook sensor and defrost modes Sometimes the turn
8. 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 Cookies Chocolate Chip 11 to 14 Place metal tray on rack Allow extra time for Fruits Other Desserts Notes Sugar Baked Apples or Pears Bread Pudding Cream Puffs Meringue Shells 11 to 14 35 to 40 35 to 40 30 to 35 30 to 35 frozen cookie dough Place metal tray on rack Bake in cookware with shallow sides Pudding is done when knife inserted near center comes out clean Puncture puffs twice with toothpick to release steam after 25 minutes of baking time When done turn oven off and let shells stand in oven 1 hour to dry 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 the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 25 HOW TO USE CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES CONT D eos oven ome nines omits Pies Frozen Pie 50 to 60 Place metal tray on rack and place in cold Pastries 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 b
9. Fast high efficiency Aids in browning and seals in Shortened cooking time from cooking flavor microwave energy e Oven and surroundings do not Cooks some foods faster e Browning and crisping get hot than regular ovens from convection heat Easy clean up Read this guide 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 39 COOKING TIPS COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Combination Cooking Most heat resistant non metallic cookware is safe for use Glass or glass ceramic baking containers are in your microwave oven recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as However to test cookware before using follow these steps it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or oven 1 Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or the oven 2 Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and Heat resistant plastic microwave cookware safe to 450 F place it in the oven beside the cookware may be used but is not recommended for foods that 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the dish is require crusting or all around browning because plastic is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking a poor conductor of heat Convection Cooking e Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products but especially where b
10. If not completely done let stand in oven for a few minutes to complete cooking PRECAUTIONS 1 All cookware used for combination cooking must be BOTH microwave safe and oven safe 2 During combination baking some baking 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 If 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 28 TOUCH COMBI CATEGORY COMBI PAD Once Co 1 Combination ROAST Twice Co 2 Combination BAKE COMBINATION ROAST Example To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes at 400 F Touch Display Shows Time of day oe Combi a h es Co 1 twice Co 2 TINULI CF PLILIL GE Lee UU THT Lib LIA IN Hie THU GT PLILILG Time counting down and cook aT Mt RI i Ad NOTES The temperature range has 9 steps from 250 F to 450 F e During combination cooking the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 1 speed setting to protect the oven OVEN TEMPERATURE Convection 375 F Convection 325 F HOW TO USE SPEED C
11. NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust 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 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 PUT LIT TIM Least Lad dd Ha E LIGHT Lu LIGHT ON OFF LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to automatically turn on 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 Touch Display Shows Wi PUG THT Lil Let PHIL ri rl 7 Th LLER IR T W a 7 WTI INA ER Li WIL CMTC MIL En VICK Sue HEEN a ME YA o PALA LA Pu THAT LL LOA ENC EIER HSITDN amp S NTC TAME TINE ENTER LIA Liri iit IE fae ey al ay S Thy MT syne x on y IL PEN HEN POUL START ETA NAT TINGO BE LIGA INTER To cancel the LIGHT TIMER when oven is On or Off Touch Display Shows a Light ae E PQ sae tly TIT Timer Th NTT f tf Lit tit HIE IG I 3 TF E ER ART Li i LOA LLG SET IL TLT ME a DE uri PHILIN IT THEO 0 4 1 WER 11 HOW TO USE ADD 30 SEC A time saving pad this simplified control lets you q
12. com to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage P oe a Power iy a K Se orar wt pS A a E o 400 ra to set an 80 cook power for the first stage Pra NTO COMING THT Micro J ENTER Loui TNIE afi o PPP A sie Nasi to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage SAB 2 ao Mig Power q f K CMBR ay Sr 3 2 SE J ROMO to set a 50 cook power for the second stage Time counting down and COOK ist stage PLWER VER 2nd stage FLWER 10 When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage HOW TO USE 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 cooking recipe or food package instructions if available Each number from 10 to O stands for a different percentage of full cook power NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times The following chart gives the percentage of cook power based on the 950 Watt cook power of your microwave each number pad stands for and the cook power name oven usually used COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT 100 of full power Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat 9 90 of full power Heating cream soups 8
13. months Grease filters Part No 2B72705B 1 pro microwave oven or disconnect PONSE 2 To remove grease fiters slide each filter to the side Pull fiters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 3 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 4 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 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting SCrews Slide grille slightly to the left Vent Grille LL lt Q m Q L SA SA A OO A MOO 9 S O OOO MODO y a ON EAU 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 4 NA
14. 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 FOOD WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET Auto Defrost tenths of a pound Meat 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Poultry 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Fish 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Bread 1 to 1 0 45g to 454g Rapid only 1 Ib 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 1 6 10 3 2 20 4 8 30 6 4 AO 8 0 50 One Half Pound 9 6 60 11 2 10 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 1 00 One Pound HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Large Irregular shaped and fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin
15. the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food E MICRO Touch this pad when setting Microwave cooking F CONV Touch this pad when setting Convection cooking G COMBI Touch this pad when setting combination cooking or preheat H AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight I AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook Bacon Fresh Roll amp Muffin Frozen Roll amp Muffin Beverage Chicken Pieces Hot Cereal J SPEED COOK Touch this pad when setting weight combination cooking K SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese or Frozen Juice L MELT Touch this pad to melt Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese or Marshmallow M FAVORITE Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory N OPTION Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed and defrost weight O NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities weights or cooking temperature P POWER Touch this pad to select a cooking power level Q ADD 30 SEC Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level R CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day S TIMER Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer T 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
16. 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 to 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 Dept 817WA Hof
17. to 20 42 to 47 47 to 52 90 to 55 95 to 60 48 to 52 56 to 61 4 to 45 45 to 48 48 to 55 25 to 35 10 to 12 19 to 21 21 to 25 HSIIDNS Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 Ibs 400 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 350 F 13 to 18 12 to 17 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 27 HOW TO USE 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 Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags When baking check for doneness after cooking time is up
18. L UR 1 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 fn Le Cook s a Qensor Display Shows 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 Reheat Sensor 1 va pra A z g a g Ma 300 6 a A When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display HOW TO USE COOK SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION 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 oz each After cooking allow to stand for 5 minutes Frozen Remove from package rinse off frost under running water 1 4 cups 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 3 Fresh Prepare as desired wash and le
19. MBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Beef Lamb Poultry Seafood Turn over after half of cooking time Ribs 2 to 4 lbs Rare Medium Well Boneless Ribs Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium Chuck Rump or Pot Roast 21 2 to 3 lbs Use cooking bag for best results Turn over after half of cooking time Canned 3 lb fully cooked Butt 5 lb fully cooked Shank 5 Ib fully cooked Turn over after half of cooking time Bone in 2 to 4 Ibs Medium Well Boneless 2 to 4 lbs Medium Well Turn over after half of cooking time Bone in 2 to 4 lbs Boneless 2 to 4 lbs Pork Chops 8 4 to 1 inch thick 2 chops 4 chops 6 chops Turn over after half of cooking time Whole Chicken 21 2 to 6 lbs Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 6 lbs Cornish Hens untied Unstuffed Stuffed Duckling Turkey Breast 4 to 6 lbs Fish 1 Ib fillets Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each Shrimp 1 to 2 lbs Scallops 1 to 2 Ibs 9to 13 11 to 15 13 to 17 9 to 13 11 to 15 13 to 17 16 to 18 18 to 20 18 to 20 15 to 18 15 to 18 15 to 18 13 to 18 18 to 23 14 to 19 19 to 24 17 to 20 19 to 22 10 to 13 13 to 16 16 to 19 15 to 17 15 to 18 15 to 18 22 to 25 15to 18 11to15 7 to 10 10to 15 9 to 14 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 Chec
20. OOK 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 settings 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 Display Shows Time of day HSITONA A ON y ARES ay S a y f t f i J 4 K 1 E i amp A Ry A A Ma OE 7 10 450 E SPEED COOK CHART TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Whole Chicken Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water 2 0 4 0 lbs 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 Roast Pork Pat dry with paper towels Place roast on metal rack on metal tray 2 0 4 0 lbs After cooking loosely tent roast with aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minute 3 Frozen Remove from outer package Remove film cover If lasagna is not 10 or 21 oz Lasagna in a ovenproof container place it on a ovenproof dish Place on metal rack on metal tray Let stand for 5 minutes after cooking Baked Potato Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on metal 1 4EA rack on metal tray 29 HOW TO USE CO
21. Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1 Ib 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5 10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 7 13 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking White Potatoes 2 potatoes 9 8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10 14 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking Spinach Fresh Add 1 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Leaf Squash Acorn 1 medium Cut squash in half Remove seeds 2 3 minutes or Butternut Place in 8 x 8 inch baking dish Cover Fresh Zucchini Fresh Flo 41 2 71 2 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib Pierce Place on 2 paper towels Turn over and 2 3 minutes Whole rearrange halfway through cooking m lt Q m Q L 33 For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch whe
22. 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 in each setting Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef Touch Display Shows Au tos NDefrost THULE LI LILI 4 mn OWT LIT N WE WT ee a A f y nd es iesiccccean sd CIA PRADA Coy 4 1 and y 5 A a e DOF e to enter the weight if WET DEPRLIO I NOTE When you touch the START ENTER 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 ENTER to resume the defrost cycle 16 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 For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape
23. age 4 and the Electrical Connection section on page 6 e A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped e The electric company has had a power failure The microwave oven will not run e You are using the oven as a timer Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel the Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START ENTER e You did nat follow directions exactly e An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel that operation LL lt Q m Q L COOKING TIMES PROBLEM CAUSE Food is not cooked enough e The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on page 13 e 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 The display shows a time counting e The oven door is not closed completely down but the oven is not cooking e You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch STOP CLEAR pad and cancel 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 the magnetron fan noise and transtormer 43 TROUBLESHOOTING GLASS TRAY PROBLEM CAUSE The glass tray will not
24. alfway 1 cup 11 2 21 2 minutes through cooking 4 cups 4 6 minutes Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 serving 8 oz 11 2 21 2 minutes through cooking 32 HOW TO USE FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE COOK TIME VEGETABLE AMOUNT ATHIGH INSTRUCTIONS er MINUTE 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 1 2 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Beans Green 1 Ib 7 11 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt casserole 2 3 minutes amp Wax Stir halfway through cooking Beets Fresh 1 Ib 12 16 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 gt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Rearrange halfway through cooking Broccoli Fresh S 1 lb 4 8 Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 2 cup water 2 3 minutes pears Cabbage 1 Ib 4 7 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Chopped Stir halfway through cooking Carrots Fresh 2 cups 2 4 Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Cauliflower 1 Ib 7 11 Trim Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole Stir halfway through cooking Flowerettes 2 cups 21 2 41 2 Slice Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered 2 3 minutes Fresh Celery 4 cups 6 8 casserole Stir halfway through cooking Fresh Sliced Corn Fresh 2 ears 9 9 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2
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26. ave residual water on the 1 4 cups 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 Canned Remove from the outer display can Place in an appropriately 1 4 cups Vegetable sized microwave container 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 Frozen microwave safe container place on a plate Entree Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times After cooking 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 long grain Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand rice Cook instant rice for 10 minutes Stir for fluffier rice according to directions on the package HSITDN amp S REHEAT SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Dinner Plate Place on a low plate Cover with vented plastic wrap 1 to 2 servings Let stand 3 minutes after cooking Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole 1 4 cups Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking Stir and let stand 3 minutes 3 Casserole Place in a microwavable bowl or ca
27. ce on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack LL lt Q m Q L HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole up to 6 Ibs Cut up CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast up to 6 Ibs Fish setting POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place chicken breast side up on a microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if p
28. ch 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 CLEAR 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 from escaping and cause food to overcook Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results 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 20 POPCORN SENSOR Popcorn lets you pop popcorn without needing to program times and power Example To pop popcorn Touch Display Shows PRE Rei Popcorm a KA d alae en ett UP
29. cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord e For a permanently connected appliance Contact a qualified electrician to install OVERVIEW This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics 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 It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can 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 Oven cavity Metal floor Glass tray 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 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 RADIO INTERFERENCE Using your 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 Adjus
30. d the walls of the oven and also between 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 e 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 e 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 38 Removing the rack e When popping commercially packaged popcorn remove the rack from the oven Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack e In the case of popping microwave popcorn with the rack that can cause fire or damage to your microwave oven COOKING TIPS 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
31. e guide tray to move in either direction Yes The guide tray moves from side to side depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the thought that this should not happen dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This will allow the oven to be available for use Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out of the vents Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following How do get the best results manufacturer s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works e The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements section on p
32. ection 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 23 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 heatproof 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 11 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 LL lt Q m Q L HOW TO USE CONVECTION During convection cooking a heating element is used to raise the tempera
33. ed from coverage real protection e 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 e Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us e No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months e Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed e Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge e 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 e Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations e 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer e Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised e 10 discount off the regular price of any noncovered 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
34. ed groove of the glass tray bottom between the rollers of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge OVERVIEW 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 default 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 How to use section A SMART TOUCH SENSOR B D E G E H J D a K N L Q D D U S Y Ww VENT VENT LIGHT ON OFF 5 SPEED ON OFF OVERVIEW A DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected B POPCORN SENSOR 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 C COOK SENSOR 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 D REHEAT SENSOR Touch this pad to reheat casserole dinner plate pizza slice and soup sauce The oven s sensor will tell
35. er with 1 breast 2 31 2 minutes plastic wrap and vent 1 leg and thigh 11 2 3 minutes Fish fillet 2 4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap 6 8 OZ and vent Lasagna 4 6 minutes Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with plastic 1 serving 101 2 oz wrap and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 31 2 minutes through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Casserole cream or COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway cheese through cooking 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes 4 cups 31 2 51 2 minutes Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Barbecued Beef Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole 1 sandwich 1 2 cup 1 21 2 minutes Stir once meat filling without bun Heat bun as directed in chart below Mashed potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 3 minutes through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 21 2 4 minutes through cooking 4 cups 71 2 11 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 11 2 31 2 minutes through cooking 4 61 2 minutes Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack 1 roll 15 30 seconds Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once h
36. erheated 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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR 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 both 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 care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 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 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adj
37. fman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 SAFETY MESSAGES We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol These words mean This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING A DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow these instructions A WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow these instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electrical shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section e Install or locate the microwave oven in accordance with the provided installation instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
38. hocolate 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 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 Large or miniature marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 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 FE roe ont LE LREI pl TIVA IITA a ERRE y E oa oT y TOU ICT ith NT Sti Time counting down FE roe ct LE LREj pl SOFTEN TABLE Butter Ice cream Frozen juice 15 1 20r3 ERE Unwrap and place in microwavable container Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Place container in oven Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier Unwrap and place in microwavable Container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Remove top Place in oven Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water HSITDN amp S HOW TO USE 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
39. k doneness at the minimum time 30 HOW TO USE COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE Feos oventemo times min Comments Pies Quiche 425 F T to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Pastries Convenience Frozen Entree 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preparation Foods Frozen Pizza 4 to 6 Follow package directions for preparation Rolls Egg Rolls Follow package directions for preparation Pizza 23 to 26 Vegetables Baked Potatoes 450 F 36 to 40 Pierce skin with a fork before baking Place on rack 31 m lt Q m Q L HOW TO USE 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 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 1 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 Cov
40. king Stuffed Peppers 40 to 45 Use green red or yellow peppers Vegetables Acorn Squash Halves 55 to 60 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 Baked Potatoes 50 to 60 Pierce skin with fork before baking Twice Baked Potatoes 25 to 30 Pierce skin with fork before baking 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 the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 26 MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Beef Ribs 2 to 4 lbs Rare Medium Well Boneless Ribs Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium Pot Roast 21 2 to 3 Ibs Chuck Rump Meat Loaf 2 Ibs Canned 3 lb fully cooked Butt 5 lb fully cooked Shank 5 lb fully cooked Lamb Bone in 2 to 4 lbs Medium Well Boneless 2 to 4 Ibs Medium Well Bone in 2 to 4 Ibs Boneless 2 to 4 Ibs 2 chops 4 chops 6 chops Poultry Duckling 4 to 5 lbs Turkey Breast 4 to 6 lbs Pork Chops 1 2 to 1 inch thick Whole Chicken 21 2 to 31 2 Ibs Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 31 2 lbs HOW TO USE 45 to 50 50 to 55 55 to 60 93 to 58 58 to 63 63 to 68 28 to 32 32 to 36 83 to 88 65 to 75 20 to 25 20 to 25 17
41. king 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 OVERVIEW 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 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 5 Shaft O O jj A PUNA TRAR Xx Du ES AAA 2 DUDO OCICS i COC aC RCD m lt Q m Q L D Cooking Guide Label E Vent Grille F Glass tray The glass tray moves food as it cooks for more even cooking lt 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 direction 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 hollow
42. modes U LIGHT TIMER Touch this pad to set the light timer V START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function or enter all entries If you open the door after oven begins to cook touch START ENTER again W STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries X VENT ON OFF Touch this pad to turn the fan on off Y VENT 5 SPEED Touch this pad to choose one of 5 fan speeds Z LIGHT ON OFF Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light m lt Q m Q L HOW TO USE 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 A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad 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 Display Shows os Clock J ey E wt orga i n ae AAN pet me POCO PICS ee AU a9 my e e Y y Ys g f A g 24 a 3 o A gt es 100 yA E a rre A PR A Fa a e A o 450 O TSE So 450 F yw O Ea A a erat If you enter in an incorrect
43. move e The glass tray is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center hub 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 S Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM CAUSE 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 e Tone must be enabled DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM CAUSE The display is flashing e There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Clock section on Page 10 If none of these items is causing your problem call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME 44 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 e 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 exclud
44. must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish 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 e 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 containers 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 coo
45. n a ring pattern for uniform cooking e 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 last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking LL lt Q m Q L Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines COOKING TIPS Using aluminum foil cont e 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 e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm e Container must be at least half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 14 in 64 cm between the aluminum container an
46. n 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 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 34 CARE AND CLEANING To clean grass tray and rotating ring wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe CARE AND CLEANING 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
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48. not in use e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter e When cooking foods under the hood turn the fan on e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter e Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electrical shock e Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electrical shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 WARNING e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven e 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 e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e Do not mount over a sink e Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven e Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be ov
49. ntification plate located inside the microwave door Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product Model No Date of Purchase Serial No Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY 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 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
50. o 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 19 The length of defrosting time varies according to how The shape of the package affects how quickly food will Place on 3 sheets of paper towel m lt Q m Q L solidly the food is frozen 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 time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required HOW TO USE 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 mu
51. ossible Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange 18 Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting 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 Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish HOW TO USE Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread Turn over and rearrange DEFROSTING TIPS e When using 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 e 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 it in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food t
52. rowned and filling is hot Meringue Topped 9to 11 Follow package directions for preparation Two Crust 50 to 55 Follow package directions for preparation Quiche 30 to 35 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Pastry Shell 10 to 16 Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage Casseroles Meat Chicken Seafood 20 to 40 Cook times vary with casserole size and Combinations ingredients Pasta 25 to 45 Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Potatoes scalloped 55 to 60 Let stand 5 minutes before serving Vegetable 25 to 35 Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Convenience Frozen Bread Dough 30 to 35 Follow package directions for preparation Foods Frozen Entree 70 to 80 Follow package directions for preparation Frozen Pizza Rising 25 to 35 Follow package directions for preparation Crust Pizza should not extend over the rack Frozen Pizza 17 to 21 Follow package directions for preparation Pizza should not extend over the rack French Fries Crinkle Cut 15 to 19 Follow package directions for preparation Frozen Waffle 5 to 7 Follow package directions for preparation Frozen Cheese Sticks 6 to 8 Follow package directions for preparation Frozen Turnovers 18 to 22 Follow package directions for preparation Main Dishes Meat Loaf 30 to 40 Let stand 5 minutes after cooking Oven Baked Stew 80 to 90 Brown meat before combining with liquid and vegetables Swiss Steak 60 to 70 Let stand 2 minutes after coo
53. rowning 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 Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust Glass or glass ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION Ceramics China Yes Yes Yes Do not use china with gold or silver trim Use only microwave cookware that is sate to 450 F OO Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450 F 40 COOKING TIPS HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Possible to use Recommended method X Do not use Notes Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating 41 HSITSDN amp S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Can operate my microwave oven without the glass tray No If you remove or move the glass tray you will get poor or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat oven pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than Y4 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Is it normal for th
54. s in an appropriately sized microwavable 0 5 2 Ibs Pieces container cover with plastic wrap and vent Hot cereal Prepare as directed on package and cook 1 6 servings Stir well before eating Use only instant hot cereal 22 HOW TO USE 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 Always use the metal rack on the turntable when convection cooking 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 mode or combination mode You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to conv
55. sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or 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 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped e The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section LL lt Q m Q L e To reduce 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 f materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when
56. sserole 4 cups Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking Stir and let stand 3 minutes This is reheat function for a leftover pizza 1 4 slices Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate 21 HOW TO USE AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides 6 preset categories for cooking Example To cook beverage 2 cups Example To cook bacon 2 slices Touch Display Shows Touch Display Shows pm Auto 5 go i 1 Fi J EM a f Auto Cook 1 i z roms A Cook EE eanit a Ti TNU ATAT MS E E E y 1L L Wr E TO T EU Shi RI Time counting down and Time counting down and cook cook PUTTIN II aa a Tal a BALL BEVERAGE AUTO COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Bacon Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best results 9 6 slices Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available Fresh 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 3 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 Beverage Use a wide mouth mug Do not cover 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 Chicken Place the chicken piece
57. table can become hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking OPTION Example To recall the custom recipe You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed and defrost weight See following Touch Display Shows chart for more information J rmon Ne Beep ON OFF control 1 Sound ON a 2 Sound OFF PIO 2 Clock display control 1 Clock ON Pa 2 Clock OFF gt A Time counting down and 3 Display 1 Slow speed cook 2 Normal speed at PRES an 3 Fastspeed 4 Deirost weight mode selected When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and 2 COOK END will display Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg Touch Display Shows Tru ELE I PLULIL GT MEE reir a LOA LT UI E H L OE TLI LJ EE GG ie IT TMU Y FULT SLOT E ZA PI 14 HOW TO USE MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate marshmallows or processed cheese food See the following table Example for 8 oz Chocolate Touch MELT TABLE Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese 4 Marshmallows Display Shows Time of day TLU EAT Y LILLILITIE E THULE 1 TIA J ERA y the E Haz Tru PLULILG START Time counting down LEU TU OT Y L LLITIE E 1 20r3 dcha Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting C
58. time and touch Clock you cannot set time of day Enter the correct time If you touch STOP Clear while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set 10 INTERRUPTING COOKING The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START ENTER if you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch STOP Clear CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows stop Time of day Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display approximately 4 seconds To cancel CHILD LOCK Display Shows Time of day Touch and hold until LOCKED disappears in the display approximately 4 seconds 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 Time counting down HOW TO USE EXHAUST FAN The bottom of the control panel controls the 5 speed exhaust fan Example To set Level 4 Touch TO VENT ON OFF Display Shows This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level III LE UN VEL 4 2 C Touch this pad until LEVEL 4 appears in the display VENT 5 SPEED Turn off fan when desired
59. ting the receiving antenna of the radio or television TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 e 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 e 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 e Always remove the cooking rack from the oven when the rack is not in use e Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits HSIISDN amp S OVERVIEW TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE 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 power for one minute If the dish gets hot do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc
60. to 450 F HOW TO USE CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1 Always use the metal rack when convection baking Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then place tray on rack See page 15 4 Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods 2 Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly For most by convection convection baking light shiny finishes give best results 5 To prevent uneven heating and save energy open the because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to oven door to check food as little as possible cook the center areas Pans with dull satin finish bottoms are recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning roa Toscano tne omens 3 Dark or non shiny finishes glass and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry crisp crusts Refrigerated Biscuits Corn Bread Muffins Popovers Nut Bread or Fruit Bread Yeast Bread Plain or Sweet Rolls 11 to 14 35 to 40 18 to 22 45 to 55 60 to 70 16 to 23 13 to 16 Allow additional time for large biscuits Remove from pans immediately and cool slightly on wire rack Pierce each popover with a fork after removing from oven to allow steam to escape Interiors will be moist and tender LL lt Q m Q L Lightly grease baking sheet Cakes Devil s Food 35 to 40 Place cake pan on rack Fudge brownies 26 to 30 Bake 2 layers of brownies at a time Coffee Cake 30 to 35 Cup Cakes 20 to 25 Fruit Cake loaf
61. ture of the air inside the oven Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100 F to A50 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 Perl CMTC LL ENTER Tru rks GT GOT I LILILI R LIINI Time counting down and NOTES 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 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 During convection cooking the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 1 speed setting to protect the oven 24 Example To set the convection cooking at 375 F for 30 minutes without preheating Touch Display Shows Time of day Z TIVA CK PLILIL GE Lae PASA TH HUT 1 NOTE If you press the start button it will operate 15 FT TULEN STAR Time counting down and cook Xn ZISE AN 250 os AN ae 5 lt EN CO X ox CO TERET KS EEA NOTE The temperature range has 10 steps from 100 F
62. uickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START ENTER Example To cook for 1 minutes Display Shows Time of day RRE 5 Time counting down and COOK EU He TU BLUES PO e A Add 2 Twice 30 Sec En ig PP 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 13 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 Display Shows py SO K TMTE TWU TIDE l Micro ENTER LANDA fie T wl iy ere Rhos soaps GRANA ge anan d Power j N F sy pe S 2 Yana Ey Cm un L P j Ex nm 3 Time counting down and COOK TUVO ort FLUE R LILI TWO STAGE COOKING 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 ELL e P E e ii U be Se oss Se ma E ma a _ 4 MTEC CTW UZIG TU Micro J EIER LULI IIE N F 7 i Rise ra Display Shows a re ea a g 4 sig LIE E ll
63. usted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS 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 e For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical 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 WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electrical shock A DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock y Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded a Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance b A short power supply
64. y AN 6 Push the vent grille into place Slide the grille to the right until it Snaps into opaca amoo reuse annman 8 Reconnect power c or r plug ir in microwave oven 35 CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS 4h 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 1 Unplug rr microwave oven or disconnect power to disengage tab from the bulb holder 6 Lift up the bulb holder and slide out of the compartment 4 Reinstall bulb cover with mounting s screws 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power ES ATT e OESE A 8 Reinstall bulb holder Slide bulb holder back into the 2 Baoe the vent it grille AGE screws compartment and press down firmly so locking tab snaps into place 3 Open the door Tip the grille forward then slide to the leftand 2 PANO CAS pull out 9 Replace charcoal filter SS a ESTES EEE A See ESE SES SSE SESE SESE SESS TTT 10 Set the bottom of the grille in place slide to the right and then snap the top in place Replace the mounting screws 000 p arate el 90008 000 VY 5 OY AS Ar o NM 000006 000 SOCIOS y BOCOs gt A e a Q sy AAS pee AA zm Vv x 0000x 000 AENA SIORO
65. y to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e 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 Releasing pressure in foods e 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 after cooking Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results e 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 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 i

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