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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, |L 66179
www.sears.com
Table of
Contents
Warranty ........................................................... 2 Sears Service .................................................. 3 Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 7
How your microwave oven works ................... 7 Radio interference .......................................... 7 For the best cooking results ........................... 7 Testing your microwave oven ......................... 7 Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 8 Operating safety precautions .......................... 8 Electrical connection ...................................... 8 Microwave oven features ............................... 9 Control panel features ................................... 10 Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 12 Audible Signals ............................................. 12 Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 12 Clock ............................................................. 12 Child Lock ..................................................... 12 Kitchen Timer ................................................ 13 Exhaust Fan .................................................. 13 Cooktop Light ................................................ 13 Turntable On/Off ........................................... 13 Express Defrost ............................................ 13 Add Minute .................................................... 14 Timed Cooking .............................................. 14 Multi-stage Cooking ...................................... 14 Microwave Power Levels .............................. 15 Auto Defrost .................................................. 16 Auto defrost table .......................................... 17 Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 18 Defrosting tips .............................................. 19 Hold Warm .................................................... 19 Using Quick Touch ........................................ 20 Auto Cook ..................................................... 21 Cooking guide for Auto Cook ........................ 21 Auto Reheat .................................................. 22 Cooking guide for Auto Reheat ..................... 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 23 Caring for the filters ................................ 24-25 Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ...25-26 Microwave Cooking Tips ......................... 27-28 Questions and Answers ................................ 29 Troubleshooting ....................................... 30-31 Service ............................................. Back cover
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Microwave Hood Combination
Warranty
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination 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 Hood Combination fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME _
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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ (1-800-469-4663)
Please record your model's information. Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this informationon the model and serial number label/plate at the upper side of cavity front in your Microwave oven. Also, record the other information shown below.
Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date
Sears Service
Master Protection Agreements
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Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's what's included in the Agreement:
Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement todayY
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-8276655.
Sears Installation Service For Sears professiona/insta//ation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _
Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. 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 if you don't follow immediately instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't 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: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
· Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
· Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.
· The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found at the end of this section.
· Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
· Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
· Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
· As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
· Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
· The microwaveoven should be servicedonly by qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or adjustment.
· See deer surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring for Your MicrowaveOven"sectbn.
· To reducethe risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overceokfood. Carefullyattendthe microwaveoven when paper,plastic,or other combustiblematerialsare placedinsidethe oven to facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paper or plasticbags beforeplacing bagsin oven.
- If materialsinsidethe oven ignite,keepoven deer closed,turn ovenoff, and disconnectthe power cord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuitbreaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.Donot leave paper products,cookingutensils,or feed in the cavity when not in use.
· Suitablefor useabove bothgas and electriccooking equipment.
· Intendedto be used aboverangeswith maximum widthof 36 inches(91 cm).
· CleanVentilatingHoods Frequently-Greaseshould not be allowedto accumulateon hood or filter.
· Whenflaming foods under the hood,tum the fan on. · Use care when cleaningthe vent-hoedfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven cleaners,may damagethefilter. · Oversizedfoods or oversizedmetal utensilsshould
not be inserted in the microwaveoven as they may createa fire or risk of electricshock.
· Do not cleanwith metal scouringpads. Piecescan burn off the pad and touch electricalparts involvinga risk of electricshock.
· Do not store anythingdirectlyon topof the microwaveoven when themicrowaveoven is in
operation. · Do not coveror block anyopeningson the
microwaveoven. · Do not storethis microwaveoven outdoors.Do not
usethe microwaveoven nearwater - for example, near a kitchensink,in a wet basement,near a swimmingpool,or similar location. · Do not immersecordor plug in water.
· Keep cord awayfrom heatedsurfaces. · Do not let cord hang overedge of table or counter. · Do not mount over a sink.
· Do not cover racksor any other partof the oven with metalfoil. This will cause overheatingof the oven.
· 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.
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PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
EXPOSURE
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ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
POSSIBLE MICROWAVE
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Electrical
requirements
Observe alt governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
· For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
· For a permanently connected appliance: The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.
How your microwave oven works
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
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Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move intothe oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Metal floor
Oven cavity Glass turntable
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics
without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not
absorb the energy.
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by: · Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
· Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television. · Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
· Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
For the best cooking results
· Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch Add Minute while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Using add minute" section).
· Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
· If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Testing your microwave oven
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Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookwara before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. 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
· Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on itwhen the door is open. · Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat from the food can make the
container hot. · Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. · Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes inthe oven. · Do not start a microwave oven when it isempty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming
the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while. · Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it. · Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable issecurely 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 possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement. · When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish. · Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them. · For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients(coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
· Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This isone of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.
· Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
· Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts,cookingtimesmay be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Microwave oven features
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features:
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 & Cooking Guide Label
3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
4. Vent Grille
5. Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during 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. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.
1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
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4. Shaft
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more 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
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 "Using your microwave oven" section.
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1. Display. The display includesa clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected.
2. Hold Warm. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Hold Warm can be used
by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle.
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4. Pizza. Touch this pad to reheat one or several slices of pizza without entering a cook time or power.
5. Frozen Entree. Touch this pad to cook a 10 - to 20 - ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree without entering a cook time or power.
6. Potato. Touch this pad to cook up to 4 potatoes without entering a cook time or power.
7. Beverage. Touch this pad to heat up to 2 cups (250 ml) of beverage without entering a cook time or power.
8. Auto Cook. Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power.
9. Auto Reheat. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power.
10. Clock. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.
11. Auto Defrost. Touch this pad followed by number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.
12. Express Defrost. Touch this pad to express defrost. "GROUND BEEF 1.0 LBS TOUCH START" will appear in the display.
13. Kitchen Timer. Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
14. Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories.
15. Cook Time. Touch this pad followed by number pads to set a cooking time.
16. Power. 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."
17. Add minute. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100% cook power, orto add extra minutes at the set cook power to your cooking cycle.
18. START. Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, retouch START.
19. STOPIClear. Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the Display.
20. Turntable On/Off. Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. "OFF" will appear in the display.
21. Fan (_). Touch this pad to tum the fan on or off.
22. Light (_,). Touch this pad to turn the light on high, night or off.
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrectinstructions, you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/Clear and re-enter the instructions.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.
AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: · A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad. · Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer
countdown. · Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
CLOCK
When your microwave oven isfirst plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show "ENTER TIME OF DAY", If a time of day is not set, ":" will show on the Display until you touch "Clock",
Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).
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· If you enter in an incorrect time and touch "Clock", you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time.
· If you touch STOP/Clear while setting the clock, the Display will show the last time of day set or ":" if no time of day has been set.
INTERRUPTING COOKING
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch START.
If you do not want to continue cooking,
open the door and touch STOP/Clear.
CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
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Time ofday.
Touch and hold until
LOCKED appears in the display. (approximately 4 seconds)
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
Time ofday.
Touch and hold until LOCKED disappears in the display. (approximately 4 seconds)
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KITCHEN TIMER
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To set 3 minutes.
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The pad on the bottom center of the control panel controls the 2-speed exhaust fan. Example: To set the exhaust fan speed
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NOTE: if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the FAN pad will not turn the fan off. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking.
COOKTOP LIGHT
The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop light.
Example: To set the Lamp for HIGH.
Touch: 1.
Display Shows: HISH
once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light
2.
OFF
To turn off, touch pad one or two times depending on
light setting.
TURNTABLE ON/OFF
For best cooking results, leave the tumtable on.
It can be turned off for large dishes.
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Press Turntable On/Off to turn the turntable on or off, NOTE: Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Do not run the oven empty without food in it.
EXPRESS DEFROST
One express defrost sequence is preset in the oven, The Express Defrost feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound "GROUND BEEF" only.
Example: To defrost lib of Ground beef
Touch:
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ADD MINUTE
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at
100% power without the need to touch START.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
Touch:
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NOTE: Each time touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute 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" on
page 15 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best result_ some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes cell for different cook powers. The lower the cook power,the slower the cooking. Each number from I to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.
It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 1000 Watt cook powerof your microwave
oven,
COOK Power 100% of full power
9 = 90% of full power 8 = 80% of full power 7 = 70% of full power
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power 4 = 40% of full power 3 = 30% of full power 2 = 20% of full power 1 = 10% of full power
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WHEN TO USE IT · Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages. · Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,
· Heating cream soups
· Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
· Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast
· Reheating a single serving of food
· Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
· Finishing cooking casseroles
· Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts · Simmering stews
· Melting chocolate · Heating pastries
· Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods
· Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
· Keeping food warm · Taking chill out of fruit
NOTE: Once 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.
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AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost se( uences 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 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 of ground beef.
Touch:
Display Shows:
f/ERT TOUEHI
1,
PDULTRYTOUE2H
FISH TOUEH3
2, 1
EtITER _IEIGHT
3. i and 2
to enter the weight
4.
/2L85 TOUE5HTRRT
Time counting down.
NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle.
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OPERATING TIPS
· For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
· For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting. · Place foods in a shallow container or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or remove covering on food.
FOOD
Meat Poultry Fish
TOUCH Auto Defrost
WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET
(tenths of a pound)
1
.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
2
.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
3
.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Weight conversion table
You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on the food packageis in fractions of a pound, you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals.
Equivalent Weight
OUNCES 1.6 3.2 4.0 4.8 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.0 12.8 14.4 16.0
DECIMAL WEIGHT .10 .20 .25 One-Quarter Pound .30 .40 .50 One-Half Pound .60 .70 .75 Three-Quarters Pound .80 .90 1.00 One Pound
AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Meat setting
FOOD BEEF
SETTING
AT BEEP
Ground Beef, Bulk
Ground Beef, Patties
Round S_ak
MEAT MEAT MEAT
Removethawed portionswith fork. Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large,fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence.
Do not defrost less than 1/4lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Tendedoin S_ak
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Stew Beef
Pot Roast, Chuck Roam Rib Roast
MEAT MEAT MEAT
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.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Roiled Rump MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
Roast
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
LAMB Cubes for Stew
Chops (1 inch thick)
PORK Chops (1_ inch thick)
Hot Dogs
Spareribs Country-style Ribs
Sausage, Links
MEAT MEAT
MEAT MEAT MEAT
MEAT
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.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage, Bulk
MEAT Removethawed portionswith fork.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.
Loin Roast, Boneless
MEAT Turn over, Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN Whole
(up to 6 Ibs)
POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-
side down). Cover warn areas with aluminum foil,
Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.
Cutup
Separate pieces and rearrange,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack,
Turn over. Cover warn areas with aluminum foil,
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water,
CORNISH HENS Whole
TURKEY Breast (up to 6 Ibs)
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warn areas with aluminum foil,
POULTRY Turn over Cover warn areas with aluminum foil,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack, Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack, Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water,
Fish setting
FOOD
FISH Fillets
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible.
Place in a microwavabte baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
Steaks
FISH Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Whole
FISH Turn over.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops
FISH FISH FISH FISH
Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
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DEFROSTING TIPS
- When using Auto Defrost, the weight ta be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
- Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them w_thstrings or elastic bands.
- Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.
- Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
- If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable container.
- Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
- Bend plastic pouches of fcod to ensure even defrosting.
* Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it tothe 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 packageswill defrost more quickly than a deep block.
· As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated piecesdefrost more easily.
· Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts ef food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start ta get warm. Make sure the foil does no[ touch the sides, top, or bo[tom 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 =MicrowaveCooking Tips" section.)
· Turn over food dudng defrosting or standing time. Break apart and remove food as required.
HOLD WARM
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to gg minutes, gg seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use Hold Warm by itaelf, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.
Example:To usethe holdwarm,
Touch:
Display Shows:
HOLDWR_R
1.
TOUEH5 TR,_T
2.
WR_R
display
At the end of the hold warm, "END" will be displayed and four tones will sound
To make Hold Warm automatically follow another cycle:
* While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch Hold Warm before touching START
, When the last cooking cycle is over, you willhear two tones =HoldWarm" will come on while the oven continues to run.
* You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto Defrost, Cook, or multi-cycle cccking.
NOTES: , Hold Warm operates for up to 99 minutes, 99
seconds.
, Opening the oven door cancels Hold Warm. Close the door and touch Hold Warm, then touch START if additional Hold Warm time is desired.
, Food cooked covered should be covered during Hold Warm.
, Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during Hold Warm.
* Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered dudng Hold Warm.
, Do not use more than one complete Hold Warm cycle (about I hour, 40 minutes). The quality of some foods will suffer w_thextended time.
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Using Quick Touch
Your oven's menu has been preprogrammedto cook food automatically. Tell the oven what you want. Then let you microwave oven cook your selections.
POPCORN
Popcorn lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged 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, follow this chart:
Example: To pop a 3,0 oz, bag,
Touch:
Display Shows:
L75OZ TOUCHI
.
3.8OZ TOUCH2
3.5OZ TOUCH3
2.
Time counting down and
COOK,
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. Before popping, remove the rack from the oven (refer to Page 28).
PIZZA
Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza. A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.
NOTE: - Place on a low plate & paper towel, - DO not cover.
Example: To reheat 2 slices of Pizza,
Touch:
Display Shows:
.
TOUCH/ TO3 5LICE5
.
Time counting down and
COOK,
When the cock time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
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FROZEN ENTREE
FrozenEntreeletsyou cook10 and 20 ounceplatesof commereiallypackagedmicrowavefrozenentree withoutenteringcookingtimesandpowerlevels. Removetrayfrom outercarton. Donot removefilm cover,butcut itto vent.
Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree,
Touch:
Display Shows:
1.
/ OOZ TOUEH/
20 OZ TOUCH2
.
Time counting down and
COOK=
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
POTATO
The Potatoletsyou cookpotatoeswithpresettimesand cook powers.You canchoosefrom I to 4 potatoes.
NOTE: · Cookingtimesarebasedonan average8 ouncepotato. · Beforebaking,piercepotatowith forkseveraltimes. · After baking,letstandfor 5 minutes.
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes,
Touch: 4.
Display Shows: TOUCH/ TO V
POTRTOE5
2.
Time counting down and
COOK,
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
BEVERAGE
Beverage lets you heat up to 2 beverages.
NOTE: · Reheat timesbased on an 8 ouncecup. · Beveragemay bevery hot;removefrom ovenwith
cere.
Example: To reheat one cup _ Beverage,
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. ...............T.O.U.CH/ TO2 EUP5
.
Time counting down and
COOK,
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display,
AUTO COOK
Auto Cock provides four preset categories for cooMng,
Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole,
Touch:
Display Shows:
1.
5ELEETREI'IU/ TO3
--5EE EOOK_55_'DE
ERSSEROLE
.
TOUCHI TOV EUP5
Choose food category.
Category
Fresh vegetable
Frozen vegetable Casserole
Tonuucmhbeprad I
2 3
Touch: 3.
Display Shows:
Time counting down and COOK.
Enter quantity/servings.
Category
Fresh vegetable
Frozen vegetable Casserole
Number of cups
1 * 4 cups
1 * 4 cups 1 * 4 cups
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display,
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
CODE
CATEGORY
FRESH VEGETABLE
FROZEN VEGETABLE
CASSEROLE
QUANTITY i cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups i cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups i cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
DIRECTIONS
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Add water according to the quantity. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 3 minutes. * 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water * 34 cups: add 2 tbsp water
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 3 minutes. * 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water * 34 cups: add 2 tbsp water
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
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AUTO REHEAT
Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for reheating.
Example: To reheat 2 servings cff Dinner plate,
Touch:
Display Shows:
.
5ELEETREHUI TO
--SEE EOOKIH5_'#E
.,ERPLR,E
.
TOUEHI TO2 5ER#_55
Choose food category,
Category
Dinner plate Soupieauca Casserole Roll/Muffin
Tonuucmhbeprad
i 2 3 4
Touch: 3.
Display Shows:
Time counting down and COOK,
Enter quantity/servings,
Category
Dinner plate Soup,sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin
Number of cups/Items
i-2 servings l*4cups 1-4 cups 1-4 pieces
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display,
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT
CODE i
CATEGORY DINNER PLATE
SOUP/SAUCE
CASSEROLE
ROLL/MUFFIN
SERVING AMOUNT
i serving (i0 oz) 2 servings (15 oz.)
1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups I piece (2 oz.) 2 pieces (4 oz.) 3 pieces (6 oz.) 4 pieces (8 oz.)
DIRECTION Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Place on paper towel. Do not cover.
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Caring for Your Microwave Oven
To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly.For propercare, pleasefollow these instructions carefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth,
Use onlymild, 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, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal,
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 mioutes. Steam will
sof[en the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup af water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it.
To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in mild, sudsy water; for
Glass turntable
heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and
scoudng sponge. The turntable and turntable
support are dishwasher safe,
'support
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 dam-
age the contrcl panel and the intedor and exterior oven Sul_aces
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CARING FOR THE FILTERS
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month
NOTE: If you microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chaceal filter (Part No. 5230WIA002A) available from Sears by calling 1-8004-MY-HOME _. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months.
Grease filters (Part No. 2B72705B):
Charcoal filter {Part NO. 5230WIA002A):
1, Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power
2. To remove grease filters,slide each filterto the side. Pull filtersdownward and push to the other side. The filterwill drop out.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Tip the grille forward, then {iftout 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 oven cleaners, or place them in a dishwasher. The filters will turn black or could be damaged.
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Hook j
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out
B
4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening. Push filter upward and pushto the other side to lock into place.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS
The cooktop light 1, Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power,
5, Slide a new charcoal filter into place, The filter should rest at the angle shown.
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2, Remove the bulb cover mounlng screws
3, Replace bulb with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (Part No. 6912W3Q001A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME_
6, Slide the bottom of the vent grille intoplace Push the top unll it snaps into place.Replace the mounlng screws.
7, Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place,
4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. The oven light
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1, Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2, Remove the vent grille mounting screws, 3, Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove,
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Bulb holder
"i i
J
4. Liftup the bulb holder. 5, Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt
bulb (Part No. 6912W3Q001A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME_
6, Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bo[tom until it snaps into place, Replace the mounting screws.
7, Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Amount of food
· If you incraase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example,if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments.
Starting temperature of food
· The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook. Food at room temperature will be re-heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature.
Composition of food
· Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lotofwater 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. AJso,same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different-shaped pieces.
· With foods that have different thicknesses, the thinner partswill cock faster than the thicker parts. Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish.
Stirring, 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 · Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. See "Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" for matarials that microwaves will pass through. If you are using the Sensor function, be sure to vent.
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
- Always allow food to stand after cooking Standing time afl.erdefrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food, improving the cooking results.
- The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is. Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table. However, with larger, denser food, the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes.
Arranging food
For best results, placefood evenly on the plate.You can do this in several ways:
- If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
- When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last.
- Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.
- When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin - this preventscracking.
- Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven. This will preventpossible arcing.
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum fc_lcontainer, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food. If you use aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these guidelines:
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)
Using aluminum foil (cont.)
- Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4in. (.64 cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
* Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the
oven,
* Use only undamaged containers.
- Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.g cm). - Container must be at least half filled.
- To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4in. (.64 cm) between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers.
- Always place the container on the turntable.
- Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.
- Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use.
- Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes a_er heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven
· Do not do canning of 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 stad{ization.
Removing the rack
· When popping commercially packagedpopcorn, Remove the rack from the oven; Do notplace the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.
· In the case of popping microwave popcom with rack, that can cause the fire or damage to your microwave oven.
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntableover to hold a large dish? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?
Is it normal for the turntable [o turn in either direction?
Some[imes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal? What are the humming noises thai I hear when my microwave oven is opera[ing? Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it?.I thought that this should no[ happen.
Wha[ does "standing time" mean?
Why does steam come out of the air exhaus[ vent?.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I gel the best results?
ANSWERS
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poorcooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, fiat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3,'4in. [1.9 cm] deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or countsrclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
This appearance is normal and does not affec[ the operation of your oven.
You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heal [o the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads[o remove food a_er cock}ng.
"Standing time" means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed [o vent this s[eam out the vents.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer's guidelines. Do no[ use regular paperbags, Do not repop unpopped kernels, Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware,
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix w_thouttools 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 Nothing works,
CAUSE
- The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prongoutlet. (See the Electrical Requirements" section on page 6 and the "Electrical connection" section on Page 8.)
- A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, - The electric company has had a power failure.
The microwave oven will not run,
- You are using the oven as a timer, Touch STOP/Clear to cancel the Kitchen Timer,
* The door is not firmly closed and latched, * You did not touch START.
* You did not follow directions exactly, * An cperation that you set earlier is still running, Touch STOPIClear to cancel that
operation,
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Food is not cooked enough,
- The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lowerthan 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 chart on Page ";5,
The display shows a time * The oven door is not closed completely,
counting down but the oven * You have set the controls as a kitchen timer, Touch STOPIClear to cancel the
is not cooking.
Kitchen Timer,
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TURNTABLE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The turntable will not,turn.
· The turntable is not,correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft.
· The support is not operating correctly. Remove the turntable and restart the oven. If the support st,illdoes not move, call Sears Service at, 1-8004-MY-HOME_L Ccoking without the turntable can give you poor results.
TONES
PROBLEM
You do not,hear the programming or end-ofcycle tone.
CAUSE · You have not entered the correct command
DISPLAY MESSAGES
IPROBLEM The display is fleshing" :".
CAUSE · There has been a power interruption, Reset the dock, (See the =Clock"section
on Page 12.)
If none of these items are causing your problem, call Sears Service at 1-8004-MY-HOME _
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