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Kenmore 721.8502 Microwave Oven User Manual

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2. 109 1 10 of full power ep e Taking chill out of fruit 0 0 of full power Standing time in oven time in oven NOTE Once the cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 17 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 cooking guide 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 the food in order to get the best defrost results Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 Ibs Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef Touch Display Shows Auto ACC i Defrost dEF 1 and 2 to enter weight Time counting down NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to a 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
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4. The lower the cook power the slower the Follow recipe or food package instructions if cooking Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a available dinerenmpercentage et tulliceckipawer NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking The following chart gives the percentage of cook times based on the 1 000 Watt cook power of power each number pad stands for and the cook your microwave oven power name usually used COOK POWER LEVEL WHEN TO USE IT e Quickly heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups 100 of full power i and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat or chicken 9 90 of full power Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power PF e Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than High for example whole fish and 7 70 of full power Medium High meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food e Cooking that requires special care such as 6 60 of full power cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of fuil power mooring ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Simmering stews 4 40 of full power ts Heating pastries _ Medium Low e Manually defrosting precooked and other foods o r 3 30 of full power such as bread fish meats and poultry 2 20 of full power PF e Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm
5. 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 roll your ground meat into a ball before freezing During the DEFROST cycle the microwave will signal when it is time to turn the meat over Scrape off any excess frost from the meat and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings This table shows food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food FOOD TOUCH Auto Defrost WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound Meat Poultry 2 Fish 3 1 0 1 to 6 0 45g to 2 7kg 0 1 to 6 0 45g to 2 7kg 0 1 to 6 0 45g to 2 7kg Weight conversion table You are probably used to measuring food 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 DECIMAL WEIGHT 10 20 25 One Quarter Pound 30 40 50 One Half Pound 60 70 75 Three Quarters Pound 80 90 1 0 One Pound NOTE If between two decimal weights choose the lowe
6. by the food M ta jIseeturntable 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 Magnetron 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 Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e 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 FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS e Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch Add 30 Sec while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Add 30 Sec section Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help ensure that the food is evenly cooked eif 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat resistant nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However
7. display includes a clock and indicators that show the time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions selected 2 Popcorn Touch this pad to pop one of two bag sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or power Remove metal rack before cooking popcorn 3 Potato Touch this pad to cook potatoes without entering a cook time or power 4 Pizza Touch this pad to reheat one or several slices of pizza without entering a cook time or power 5 Auto Cook Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 6 Auto Defrost Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight 7 Auto Reheat Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 8 Warm amp Hold Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Warm amp Hold can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle 9 Time Cook Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time 10 Frozen Entree Touch this pad to cook a 10 to 20 ounce 284 to 567g frozen entree without entering a cook time or power 11 Dinner Plate Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power 12 Soften Melt Touch this pad to soften ice cream cream cheese butter or frozen juice and melt chocolate cheese or butter 13 Number Pads Touch number pads to enter coo
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9. the oven 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired sealing surfaces by anyone except for a properly qualified service technician ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A DANGER Observe all governing codes and Electrical Shock Hazard ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only Plug into a grounded 3 prong 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is outlet Do not remove ground required A time delay fuse is recommended prong Do not use an adapter It is recommended that a separate circuit Do not use an extension cord serving only this appliance is provided Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances WARNING e Improper grounding can RNA iad at aa alii erate result in a risk of electric shock Consult a In the event of an electrical short circuit a ear ie grounding reduces the risk of electric shock qualified electrician or service technician if you by providing an escape wire for the electric do not understand the grounding instructions or if current The microwave oven is equipped you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the with a cord having a grounding wire with a 2 grounding plug The plug must be plugged power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician
10. 1 4 Ib Freeze in ball shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a Place in a microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish microwave safe dish USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONTINUED Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast Place chicken breast side up in a up to 6 Ibs side down Cover warm areas with microwave safe dish Finish defrosting by aluminum foil immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Cut up Separate pieces and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Turn over Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water aluminum foil CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place in a microwave safe dish aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place in a microwave safe dish up to 6 I
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12. TIONS Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Add water according to the quantity FRESH e 1 2 cups add 2 tbsp water VEGETABLE e 3 4 cups add 2 tbsp water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand for three minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole 1 2 cups add 2 tbsp water ae E e 3 4 cups add 2 tbsp water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand for three minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole RICE 2 Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand for five minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole 4 CASSEROLE Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand for three minutes 2 3 5 BACON Place bacon strips on a dinner plate lined with paper towels and cook AUTO REHEAT Auto Reheat provides four preset categories Display Shows for reheating Example To reheat two servings of Beverage d eas sown Touch Display Shows Enter quantity servings 1 Auto rh l Reheat rnin Cat Number of ategory Cups Items Choose food category Categor Touch pad Soup Sauce ia Time 1 rH 1 Roll Muffin Soup Sauce 2 rH 2 3 rH 3 When the cook time is over Roll Muffin 4 rH 4 you will hear four tones and End will display COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT Remove from display package and place ona BEVERAGE plate Do not cover Be careful the beverage will be very hol 2 cups Place in shallow microwavable casserole dish SOUP SAUCE Cover with vented plastic wrap 3 c
13. Use amp Care Guide Guide D utilisation et D entretien English Fran ais Models Mod les 721 8502 Kenmore Microwave Oven Four micro onde color number num ro de couleur P No MFL39431006 SEARS DU CANADA INC TORONTO M5B 2C3 Table Of Contents Warranty sssisssisesienesnsnsnnnnnininntentsenelneeies 2 Sedrs SEFVICS cc cccsciecisscscissesdssotessdscasiscsenccdescidgentesssdacsieasidccasese 3 Microwave Oven Safety nn 4 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ss 7 How Your Microwave Oven Works s sessessssessessesessesesss 7 Radio Interference ns 7 For the Best Cooking Results sscsssessceseecsseseceeeeesees 7 Cookware Guide ou ssssscsscsscscscssscscecsccsscseccescssceseceseeenees 8 Operating Safety Precautions esesessesesesesseseseseseesesesesesse 8 Electrical Connection rennes 8 SPECIFICATIONS 2 ie E 9 Microwave Oven Features nr 9 Control Panel Features cscssscesscsssssssessssssceseceenes 10 11 Microwave Cooking Tips sessascsssesssssscesscasscisecsscssssetsssers 12 13 Using Your Microwave Oven ivissssissassseisossvansesisssssvesesiavsness 14 Audible Signals s scsssessescessecsessseceesececseeseesecseeseees 14 Interrupting COOKING 54 14 ClOCK ssl Ni drain sstereue tes 14 Control Lock irese dede irertees 14 Kitchen TIMEr ist 15 Cooktop Lights n es 15 Vent Fan scsescssccseccstecsccus ccut cut seutccteeuscctivcuescuecusexaceteccveeeveecs 15 Turntable On Off anne 15 Add 30 Sec
14. ace 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 27 28 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CARING FOR THE FILTERS CONTINUED 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top and slide right until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screw 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw Replace bulb with candelabra base 30 watt bulb Part No 69 1 2W 1 Z004B available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screw 3 Slide the grille left and tip forward then lift out to remove CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS CONTINUED 4 Lift up the bulb holder Bulb holder 5 Replace the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb Part No 6912W17Z0044 from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top and sli
15. aces To clean turntable and turntable support Wash Glass turntable C C D support in mild sudsy water For heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 charcoal filter Part No 5230 WIAOTIC 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 5230W1A012C Charcoal filter Part No 5230WIAOTIC 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter to 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screw the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 3 Slide the grille left and tip forward Lift out to remove 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 4 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher filter straight out The filters will turn black or become damaged To repl
16. bs aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when Place in a microwave safe dish partially thawed if possible Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Turn over Place in a microwave safe dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crab meat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwave safe dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN DEFROSTING TIPS 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 e Before starting make sure to remove any and all metal twist ties that often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before placing in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e f food is foil wrapped remove foil and place food in a suitable container Slit the skin of skinned food such as sausage Be
17. ces garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A or Canada call 1 800 4 MY HOME 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 the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured A DAN Ne R if you do not follow instructions immediately Y be killed iously injured P ATS ii you do not follow 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 WARNING 1 reduce he risk of Some products such as whole e995 in burns electric shock fire injury to persons or the shell and sealed containers such as l jar n expl nd should not exposure to excessive microwave energy es a a ay d no e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual e Read and follow the spec
18. cle eWhile you are touching in cooking instructions touch Warm amp Hold before touching START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones Hold will come on while the oven continues to run eYou can set Warm amp Hold to follow Auto Defrost Cook or Two Stage cooking NOTES Warm amp Hold operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 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 Covered food should remain covered during Warm amp Hold e 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 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 21 22 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MELT TABLE SOFTEN MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter chocolate marshmallows and cheese See the following table Example To Melt 8 oz Chocolate Touc h STOP Soften Melt for chocolate Display Shows Time of day twice select 1 for 4 oz and 2 for 8 oz SOFTEN TABLE Ice Cream Cream Cheese m oc 1 2 or 3 sticks Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Butter will be at room temperature and read
19. de right until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screw 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 29 Questions and Answers 30 QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating 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 ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is no 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 turntable reverses rotation each time the microwave oven door is opened and closed This helps cook food evenly This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magn
20. esired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the vent fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 5 setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Vent pad will not turn the fan off You cannot turn the vent fan off during microwave cooking COOKTOP LIGHT The pad on the bottom center of the control panel controls the cooktop light Example To set the light for HIGH Touch Display Shows Light 1 Hi Lo OfF Time of day Once for HIGH light Twice for LOW light Light 2 Hi Lo Of Time of day To turn off touch pad one or two times depending on light setting 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 On Off Press Turntable On Off to turn the turntable on or off CAUTION Sometimes the turntable can become hot to the touch during and after cooking Do not run the oven empty without food in it 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ADD 30 SEC This is a time saving pad It is a simplified control that lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START Example To cook for one minute Touch Display Shows Time of day STOP Add Time counting down 30 Sec a and COOK Twice NOTE Each time you touch ADD 30 SEC
21. etron tube cycles on 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 cooking 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 cooking cycle See Two Stage Cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn while following the manufacturer s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Do not re pop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things that 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 The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements and Electrical Connection sections eA household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped eThe electric company has had a power failure The microwave oven will eYou are using the oven as a t
22. g operation for best cooking results 6 Cooktop Light 7 Grease Filters See Caring for the Filters section 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 9 Charcoal Filter behind Vent Grille The turntable reverses rotation each time the microwave oven door is opened and closed This helps cook food evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge CONTROL PANEL FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily 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 Using your Microwave Oven section Popcorn Auto Auto Cook Defrost Frozen Entree Time Cook 7 Power Level Kitchen Timer gt START Light Hi Lo Of Auto Reheat Dinner Plate Control Lock Pizza Warm amp Hold Soften Melt 3 6 9 Add 30 Sec Turntable __ On Off Vent Hi Lo Off GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Display The
23. hat food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for readiness and if necessary add more time in small increments Starting Temperature of Food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will reheat quicker than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of Food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will heat 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 Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than differently shaped pieces 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 and Turning Foods 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 Getting to Know Your Microwa
24. ific D PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE in the on Mure of is specifically designed to heat cook or ENERGY found on page 5 dry food It is not designed for industrial The microwave oven must be grounded or laboratory use Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found AS with any appliance close supervision on page 5 is necessary when used by children g Install or locate the microwave oven only in Do not operate the microwave oven if accordance with the provided installation it has a damaged cord or plug if it is insiructions not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 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 Caring for Your Microwave Oven section eTo 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 If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disc
25. imer Touch STOP to cancel not run the Kitchen Timer The door is not firmly closed and latched eYou did not touch START eYou did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP to cancel that operation COOKING TIMES PROBLEM CAUSE Food is not The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than cooked enough normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the Microwave Power Levels chart on page 17 eRefer to the Microwave Cooking Tips section The display shows a time The oven door is not closed completely counting down but the eYou have set the controls as a Kitchen Timer Touch STOP to cancel the oven is not cooking Kitchen Timer TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will not turn eThe turntable is not correctly in place The glass plate should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft The turntable has been set to OFF The support is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the support still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM CAUSE You do not hear the eYou have not entered the correct command programming or end of cycle tone
26. it will add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds 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 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 five minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch Display Shows 1 Time Cook Time counting down and COOK TWO STAGE COOKING For best results some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Display Shows Time M Cook 3 0 O To set a 3 minute cook time for first stage Power Level 8 To set an 80 cook power for the first stage 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 NOTE You can program a 0 power second stage for standing time inside the oven gt Time counting down and COOK When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power powers
27. kaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To set your microwave oven correctly remove the metal rack and follow this chart Example To pop a 3 oz bag Touch Display Shows Popcorn 3 0 Once for 3 5 oz Time counting down Twice for 3 0 oz and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four tones and End will display PIZZA The Pizza quick touch pad lets you reheat up to three slices of pizza based on a 5 ounce slice NOTE Place on a low plate and paper towel Do not cover Example To reheat two slices of pizza Touch Display Shows Pizza g Once for one slice Twice for two slices Three times for three slices Time counting down and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four tones and End will display FROZEN ENTREE The Frozen Entree quick touch pad lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially packaged microwave frozen entrees without entering cooking times and power levels Be sure to remove tray from outer carton Do not remove film cover but cut it to vent Example To reheat a 20 oz frozen entree Touch Display Shows Frozen mi 7 Entree 2 LU DL Once for 10 oz Time counting down Twice for 20 oz and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four tones and End will display POTATO The Potato quick touch pad lets you cook potatoes
28. king time cook power quantity weight or food category 14 Power Level Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed 15 Add 30 Sec Touch this pad to cook for 30 seconds at 100 cook power or to add extra time at the set cook power to your cooking cycle 16 Kitchen Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer 17 Turntable On Off Touch this pad to turn off the turntable OFF will appear in the display 18 Clock Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day 19 START Touch this pad to start a function If the door is opened after the oven begins to cook retouch START 20 STOP Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display 21 Light Hi Lo Off Touch this pad to turn the light on high night low or off 22 Control Lock Touch and hold this pad for three seconds to lock the control panel 23 Vent Hi Lo Off Touch this pad to turn the vent on high low or off NOTE A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad If you try to enter incorrect instruction you will not hear any tones Touch STOP and re enter the instructions Microwave Cooking Tips 12 Amount of Food lf you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook t
29. ly in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate 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 breaking it When using 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 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 overheat The liquid may splash during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm you or damage the microwave oven Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads from the outer to the center 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 te
30. mperatures 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1500W 000W 14 04 Overall Dimensions WxHxD Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 29 7 8 x 16 2 x 15 2 21 7 6 x 9 1 4 x 14 V8 Capacity of Oven Cavity IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 1 6 cu ft The 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 1 Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 2 Model and Serial Number Plate 3 Cooking Guide Label A A Turntable B Hub B C Support c D Shaft D 4 Vent Grille 5 Turntable The turntable turns food as it cooks for even cooking It must be in the oven durin
31. nd plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting 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 e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily eUse 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 e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required WARM amp HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use Warm amp Hold by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example To use the Warm amp Hold Touch Display Shows 1 Warm amp Hold gt START At the end of the Warm amp Hold End will be displayed and four tones will sound To make Warm amp Hold automatically follow another cy
32. ns 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 Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A SEARS DU CANADA INC TORONTO M5B 2C3 Sears Service Master Protection Agreement 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 The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Y 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
33. ok 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 used Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not put canned foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven 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 13 Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives instructions for operating each function Please read this section carefully AUDIBLE SIGNALS INTERRUPTING COOKING Audible signals are available to guide you when You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening setting and using your oven the door The oven stops heating and the fan e A programming tone will sound each time you hums off but the light says sn touch a pad To restart cooking close the door and Touch Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer START countdown If you do not want to continue cooking e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle open the door and touch STOP CLOCK CONTROL LOCK When your microwave oven is first plugged in Use this safety feature to lock
34. onnect 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 not in use This Microwave Oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking and 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 accumulate on 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 e Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or 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 operation 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 cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not moun
35. or service technician install an outlet into an outlet that is properly installed and near the microwave oven Reese 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 Ensure proper ground equipment grounding terminal or lead on the exists before use microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows the basics that you need to know in order to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before using your oven HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It 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 see the results of 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 E The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves 1 pass through The microwaves then bounce off a metal floor acts back through the glass turntable and are absorbed
36. r of the dish where it will be heated last 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 Arcing is a spark that can cause damage to the oven interior MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Using Aluminum Foil NOTE Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food 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 When using aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container no more than V4 in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm The container must be at least half filled eTo avoid arcing there must be a minimum of VA in 64 cm between the aluminum container and 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 parts of food that may co
37. r weight for the best defrosting results USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 Chops p 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs ountry 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 Do not defrost less than
38. repair 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 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 limitatio
39. t over a sink eDo not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil Doing so will cause overheating of the oven Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to overheat 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 Use extreme caution when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It door open Doing so can result in harmful is particularly important that the oven door exposure to microwave energy It is important closes properly and that there is no damage not to defeat or tamper with the to the safety interlocks 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between
40. the control panel or after a power failure the Display will show a when you are cleaning the oven or so that colon If a time of day is not set the colon will children cannot use the oven unsupervised show on the Display until you touch Clock To set CONTROL LOCK Example To set the clock for 10 30 A M or P M oset CO one Touch Display Shows Touch Display Shows Time of day 2 amp Touch and hold until L Control Lock appears in the display approximately three seconds To cancel CONTROL LOCK Touch Display Shows NOTES ETTEI e f you enter in an incorrect time and touch lL Touch and hold until L Clock you cannot set time of day Enter the Control Lock disappears in the display correct time approximately three seconds e f you touch STOP while setting the clock the display will show the last time of day set or a colon if no time of day has been set USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To set for three minutes Touch Display Shows Kitchen Timer 2 3 0 0 Timer and Time counting down VENT FAN The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the 2 speed vent fan Example To set the vent fan speed Touch Display Shows Vent 1 Hi Lo Off Time of day Once for HIGH Twice for LOW Vent 2 Hi Lo Off Time of day Turn off fan when d
41. to test cookware before using follow these steps 1 Place empty cookware in the microwave oven 2 Measure 1 cup 250ml 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 NOTE Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc 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 or allow a child to swing on the door when it is open eUse hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use newspaper 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 This may shorten the life span of the oven To practice programming put a container of water in the oven before starting 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 secure
42. ups Stir and let stand for three minutes cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole dish Qcups O Cover with plastic wrap CASSEROLE 3 cups Stir and let stand for three minutes 1 piece 2 oz 4 ROLL MUFFIN paces 4 oz Place on paper towel 3 pieces 6 oz o not cover 4 pieces 8 oz 2 3 25 26 Caring for Your Microwave Oven In order to ensure that 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 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 when closed Wipe well with clean cloth Over time surfaces may stain as a result of food particles splattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil Boil a cup of water in the oven for two to three 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 surf
43. ve Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through Releasing Pressure in Foods 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 in or out of the oven after cooking power stops Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results For inside oven standing time you can program a 0 power second stage of the cooking cycle See Two Stage Cooking 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 to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with a larger denser food item 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 elf 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 cente
44. with preset times and cook powers You can choose from one to four potatoes NOTE Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato Before baking pierce potato with fork several times e After baking let stand for five minutes Example To cook two potatoes Touch Display Shows Potato 2 Once for one potato Twice for two potatoes Three times for three potatoes Four times for four potatoes Time counting down and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four tones and END will display DINNER PLATE The Dinner Plate quick touch pad lets you cook one of two servings of dinner plates without entering time The food should stand for three minutes Example To cook two potatoes Touch Display Shows Dinner Plate 2 Once for one serving Time counting down Twice for two servings and COOK When the cook time is over you will hear four tones and End will display 24 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides five preset categories Display Shows for cooking Example To cook two cups of Casserole Time counting down Touch Display Shows and COOK Enter quantity servings Auto z aeii ategory Choose food category cups Fresh ES ve Frozen Vegetable 1 Ac 1 ae Frozen 2 Ac 2 Vegetable 3 Ac 3 4 Ac 4 When the cook time is over 5 Ac 5 you will hear four tones and End will display COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK CODE CATEGORY QUANTITY DIREC
45. y for use in recipe Place container in oven Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier Pint Quart Half gallon 6 12 or 16 oz 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 ese conv oven Ann Butter Margarine Chocolate i i Marsh mallows Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting 1 2 or 3 sticks Choose the 4 or 8 oz actual weight selection to melt squares of baking chocolate Unwrap squares and place them in a microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting If using chocolate morsels always use the 4 oz setting Stir at the end of the cycle to complete melting Add time as necessary if more than 4 oz dry measure is being melted 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 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN USING QUICK TOUCH Your oven menu has been pre programmed to cook food automatically POPCORN The Popcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3 and 3 5 ounce bags of commercially pac

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