Kenmore 721.61282 Microwave Oven Use and care guide

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos 721.62342

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

P/NO.: 3828W5A2594 www.sears.com

WARRANTY

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SAFETY

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3-4

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure

To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................

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Grounding Instructions ........................................

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Important Safety Instructions ..............................

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE

OVEN .........................................

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Specifications ......................................................

Installation ...........................................................

Parts And Accessories ........................................

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Control Panel ......................................................

Cookware Guide .................................................

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Tips For Microwave Cooking ..............................

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Cleaning ..............................................................

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE

OVEN ............... 9-18

Clock ...................................................................

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Kitchen Timer ......................................................

Child Lock ...........................................................

Sensor Cook Operation Instruction ..................

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Potato ...............................................................

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Sensor Cook Table ............................................

Add Minute ........................................................

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Auto Defrost ......................................................

Auto Defrost Table ............................................

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Timed Cooking ..................................................

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Multi-Stage Cooking .........................................

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Microwave Power Levels ..................................

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Cooking Tips ................................................

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TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................

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Questions And Answers ..............................

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Before Calling For Service ................................

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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

MICROWAVE OVEN

For one year from the date of purchase, if this

Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

THE MAGNETRON

For five years from the date of purchase, if the magnetron in this Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,

Sears will repair it free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For warranty service, return the microwave to your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the

United States.

For the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Center, call

1-800-4-MY-HOM E®.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Di817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...

, 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 interlock.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

- door (bent)

- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

- door seals and sealing surfaces.

• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soi! or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

o The oven

should

not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Ak WARNING

If you use the grounding plug improperly,

you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.

This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful.

If you use an extension cord, be sure that:

• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as the appliance.

• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

NOTE: This oven draws 14 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.

• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• The extension cord does not drape over a countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or crushed in any way.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all the instructions before using your oven.

2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision!

3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

4. Do not tamper with the built - in safety switches

on the oven door! The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

7. To avoid a fire hazard: a) Do not severely overcook foods. It can cause a fire in the oven.

b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven. They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite.

c) Do not overcook potatoes.

Overcooking

could cause a fire.

d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON.

e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven.

f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

8. If a fire should start: a) Keep the oven door closed.

b) Turn the oven off.

c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.

This microwave is made for household use only.

10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

11. To avoid electric shock: a) This appliance must be grounded!

Connect

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

it only to a properly grounded outlet. (See the

Grounding instructions on page 3.) b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

e) This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. 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 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.

13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking.

14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water.

15. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

16. Do not run the microwave oven empty.

17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

18. Do not heat glass turntable excessively.

- Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.

- Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the glass turntable.

Put the package on a microwave-safe dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/_einch above the glass turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, you could break the glass turntable.

19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply

Rated Power Consumption

Microwave Output

Rated Current

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)

Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)

Capacity of Oven Cavity

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all packing materials from the shipping carton.

2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and rear sides for proper ventilation.

120 V AC, 60 Hz

!,600 W

"1,200 W

13.5 A

221%S" x 1317/32"x 17%_"

169h_" x 10%_" x 16W_"

1.6 Cu. Ft.

3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the top of the turntable roller rest.

NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

Countertop

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

_Through

Door

Oven Cavity

Your oven comes with the following acces_fies:

1 Use and Care Guide

1 Glass Turntable

1 Turntable Roller Rest:

Glass Turntable

4 m

Oven Control

- Panel

4

Turntable

Roller Rest

Safety interlock System

CONTROL PANEL

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1. DISPLAY, The Display includes a clock and

indicators that te]] you time of day_,cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. SENSOR COOK, This pad allows you to _ok most of your favorite foo_ without having to select cooking times and _wer

]eve_s.

3. AUTO DEFROST, This pad is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meal poultry and fish up to &O ]bs or 4.0 kgs.

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights,

5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a c®king time.

6. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or c_earentries,

7. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

8. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

9. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.

10. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for I minute to 99 minute 59 seconds,

11. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the

Quick Touch Sensor, Express Defrost, Auto Cook and Add Minute function which start automatically) and to turn Child Lock on or off,

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

USE

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic trim.

China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.

This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time cooking.

Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven.

DO NOT USE

Metal Utensil

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

Centura

TM

Tableware

• The Coming Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle

TM closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.

Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.

• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.

• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

° Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware.

Brown Paper

• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and could burn.

Metal Twist Ties

• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire.

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TIPS FOR MICROWAVE

COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

COVERING

A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres in a circle and at least

1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.

Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about

10 ° F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.

This should be done weekly or more often, if needed.

Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.

They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.

• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

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Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).

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KITCHEN TIMER

Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer, You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 s.e_nds,

Example: To set 3 minutes,

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CHILD LOCK

You can use this safety feature to _ock the control panel so that children cannot use the oven when you do not want them to and when you are, cleaning the oven,

To set CHILD LOCK:

Display Shows:

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Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD

LOCK:

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hold until

LOCKED disappears from the display.

(approximately

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SENSOR COOK OPERATION

Sensor touch cooking provides exciting new features to make microwaving easier. Sensor menu with all the popular food choices, helps you to rehea[ perfectly because it has been pre-programmed and can tell how _ong to reheat food items.

Potato, Rice

Popcorn, Fresh Vegetable

Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Entr_

For most Sen_r Cooking programs, a tame with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided in the next a few pages.

• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.

• Make sure the door remains closed.

• Once the vapor is det_t_, two beeps will sound.

• Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process.

The oven wiEIstop.

• Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of the reheating container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results.

• Room temperature should not exceed 95 ° R

• Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking.

POTATO, (EXAMPLE)

SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item.

Example: To cook potato

Display Shows:

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SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY

Potato

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DIRECTION

Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the ewe, at least one inch apart.

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1 - 4 medium approx_

10 oz. each

Rice, Place rice and twice as much Eiquid (water or chicken or 1 - 2 cups vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish, Cover with plasUse medium or long grain tic wrap. When cooking is compmete,allow 10 minutes standing time. Stir for fluffier rice.

rice, Cook instant rice according to dir_tions on the package.

Po_orn

Fresh

Vegetable

Frozen

Vegetable

Frozen

Entr6e

Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center Regular size of turntable Use one fresh bag of _p,_rn

1 - 4 cups Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. P_acein an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave safe contah3er place on p_ate,,cover with plastic wrap and vent.

1 o4 cups i0 - 2i oz

NOTE: If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process wilt be canceEed.

ADD MINUTE

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A time-saving pad, this simpfified control Eets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at

100% power without the need to touch START,

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Display Shows:

STOP

_i_a_ Time of day

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Twice Time counting down and _wer 100

NOTE:

If you touch ADD

MINUTE,

it will add i minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

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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 sequen_ is re_mmended for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a buiff-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get 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 oif ground beef.

Display Shows:

NOTE:

When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed,

Return frozen potions to the oven and touch

START to resume the defrost cycle.

OPERATING TIPS

* For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original dosed 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 off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• P_ace foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Food shouJd still be _mewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.

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AUTO DEFROST TABLE

MEAT

Food to be Defrost_

Beef

Ground beef_ Round steak

Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,

Pot roast, Rib roast Rump roast

Chuck roast, Hamburger patty

Lamb

Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast

Pork

Chops ( _F_inch tNck), Hot dogs,

Spareribs, Country-style ribs.

Rolled roast, Sausage

Veal

Cutlets (1 lb., _A inch thick)

2

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up, Breasts

(boneless)

Cornish Hens

Whole

Breast

FISH

Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak

Lamb chops (1 inch thick)

Pork chops (1/2 inch thick)

Veal cutle_ (1 lbs, t/2 inch thick)

Fish

Fillets, Whole Steaks

Shellfish

Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,

Scallops

TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power, For best results_ there are 10 power

_evel settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).

Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table _on page 14 for more information.

NOTE: if you do not select a power levem the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (i00%) power.

Example: To cook for 5,minutes, 30 seconds

at 80% power.

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes cal! for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one _wer love! to another for up to 2 stages

Example: To set a 2_stage cook cycle.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven has 10 cook power _eve_sto let you cook or heat a wide varie_ of foods. Refer to the table below for suggestions:

Microwave Power Level Table

Power

Level

Use

10

(High)

9

8

7

6

5

• Boiling water.

, Making candy.

, _oking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

, Whole poultry.

• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

° Reheating prepared foods quickly.

• Reheating sandwiches

, Cooking egg, milk_ & cheese dishes,

• Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

• Cooking veal.

. Cooking whole fish,

• Cooking puddings & custard.

, Cooking ham, whole poultry, & _amb.

° Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

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• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

° Cooking pork chops, roast.

• Softening butter,

• Keepi_ casseroles & main _shes warm.

, Softening butter & cream cheese.

, Standing time.

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WARNING: Do not use aluminum

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cooking cycle.

COOKING TIPS

Meat

1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking.

2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.

3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below).

Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.

4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.

5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process.

6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating.

Meat Cooking Table

Meat

Microwave

Power

Cooking Time

Per Pound

BEEF

Standing/Rolled Rib

- Medium

- Well-done

Ground Beef (to brown for casserole)

Hamburgers,

Fresh or defrosted

(4 oz. each)

- 2 patties

- 4 patties

8

8

HIGH(100%)

91/2to 111/2minutes

111/2to 14 minutes

61/2to 91/2minutes

HIGH(100%) 21/2to 41/2minutes

HIGH(100%) 31/2to 51/2minutes

PORK

Loin, Leg

Bacon

- 4 slices

- 6 slices

8

HIGH(100%)

HIGH(100%)

121/2to 161/2minutes

21/2to 31/2minutes

31/2to 41/2minutes

NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.

Poultry

1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired.

2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps.

3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self-basting.

4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the turntable.

5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry

Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly.

6. Let stand for 5-1 0 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process.

7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating.

Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.

Poultry Cooking Table

Microwave Cooking Time

Power Per Pound Poultry

CHICKEN

Whole

Breast (boned)

Portions

8

8

8

11 to 15 minutes

10 to 14 minutes

11 to 17 minutes

TURKEY

Whole 8 11to 15 minutes

NOTES:

• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.

• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time.

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COOKING TIPS (continued)

Fish

1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.

2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.

3. Place the dish on the turntable.

4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired.

5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving.

6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.

Fresh Fish Cooking Table

Fish

Microwave Cooking Time

Power Per Pound

Fish Fillets

HIGH

HIGH

Butter

Standing

Time

41/2to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 2 to 3 minutes

41/2to 8 minutes 3 to 4 minutes

Whole Mackerel,

Cleaned and Prepared

Whole Trout,

Cleaned and Prepared

HIGH 51/2to 9 minutes 3 to 4 minutes

Salmon Steaks HIGH 51/2to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3 to 4 minutes

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Questions and Answers

Operation

Why is the oven light not on during cooking?

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Question

Why does steam come out of the air

Answer

There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.

Have you:

• Set a cooking time?

• Touched START?

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam.

Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.

Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?

Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?

No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.

The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.

The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.

Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched?

Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long?

When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly.

What is wrong?

Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire, and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking.

The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption.

Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.

Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?

What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating?

This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFF.

The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch.The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.

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Questions and Answers (continued)

Food

Question

What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot?

Answer

A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time.

Why do eggs sometimes pop?

Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?

When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.

CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons:

• Eggs vary in size.

• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.

• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven?

Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?

Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:

(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for microwave cooking

(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output needed

Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped.

If corn fails to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.

Overcooking could result in an oven fire.

CAUTION:

• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels.

• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the glass turntable.

To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.

The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process.

Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking?

Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over?

If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.

CAUTION: Do not overcook.

Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.

Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator?

As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

Problem

Possible Causes

Oven does not start • Is the power cord plugged in?

• Is the door closed?

• Is the cooking time set?

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect time of day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the oven empty?

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the glass turntable in the oven?

• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are the ventilation ports clear?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

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COMMISSION

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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