Kenmore 2.1 cu ft Over-the-Range Microwave Owner's Manual
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1. ADD 30 SEC USING COOKTOP LIGHT Control Panel Feature 22 The pad controls the cooktop light If the light is OFF the first touch of the light pad will turn the light ON high second touch Nite low and third touch OFF Example To set the light for HIGH from the OFF position Touch Display Shows 1 Light ON NITE OFF EN 15 SETTING TIMED COOK Control Panel Feature 2 Example To cook for five minutes 30 seconds at 100 power Touch Display Shows 1 Time Cook 2000 s 2 Li cook ADD 30 SEC Time counting down INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan turns off but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch ADD 30 SEC If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch CANCEL USING ONE TOUCH START This is a time saving pad that will automatically start cooking 2 seconds after selected Numeric key 1 to 6 can be touched for a 1 minute to 6 minute automatic start cooking feature Touch Display Shows a 1 2 men Time counting down USING ADD 30 SEC Control Panel Feature 15 This is a time saving pad It is a simplified feature that lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power Example To cook for one minute Touch iG Display Shows ADD 30 SEC l e 2 de ADD 30 SEC Time counting down NOTE Each time you touch ADD 30 S2. Soften A ADD 30 SEC MAI T ADD 30 SEC Time counting down IT Wt 3 4 COOK Key Food Amount Key Istick 1 Melt Soften x1 Melt Butter ME 2 ee fe Melt Soften x3 Soften Ice Cream ECA a 77 2 3 Melt Soften x4 Soften Cream Cheese aa 1 Melt Chocolate Melt Soften x2 MELT SOFTEN TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Pint 1 5 Quart Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting BUTTER Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting CHOCOLATE Place container in oven Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier ICE CREAM Unwrap and place in microwavable container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe CREAM CHEESE SETTING WARM amp HOLD Control Panel Feature 9 EN 25 Touch You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 30 minutes You can use Warm amp Hold by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example To keep warm for 20 minutes Display Shows PRESS START Ta MI Warm N i ER rote amp Hold me ADD 30 SEC PRESS START mmer UWA E Eran Time counting down NOTE If you do not set warm time just press Warm amp Hold then touch START you can ke
3. ADD 30 SEC PRESS START Time counting down MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power The following table gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for and the cook The table 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 1100 Watt cook power of your microwave oven power name usually used COOK POWER LEVEL WHEN TO USE IT 100 of full power High Quickly heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soup and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat or chicken e Heating cream soups Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than High for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast Reheating a single serving of food e Cooking that requires special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Finishing cooking casseroles 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 edium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Simmering stews e Melting chocolate e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrost Manu
4. Touch Display Shows 1 Pizza 2 o ADD 30 SEC SETTING VEGGIES Control Panel Feature 6 The Veggies cook quick touch pad lets you cook different size fresh and frozen vegetable cups Example To cook two cups of Frozen veggies Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START 1 Veggies PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START 2 Veggies E One ye pe 3 METIO LALI cook ADD 30 SEC Touch Veggie key repeatedly to switch between Fresh and Frozen selections SETTING DINNER PLATE Control Panel Feature 8 The dinner plate feature heats a 1 or 2 serving dinner without setting a time or power level Touch Display Shows ESS START Dinner Plate Ma ADD 30 SEC SETTING POTATO Control Panel Feature 7 The Potato sensor cook quick touch pad lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers You can choose from one to four potatoes NOTE Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato Before baking pierce potato with fork several times After baking let stand for five minutes Example To cook 1 to 4 baked Potatoes Touch Display Shows ESS START Potato ADD 30 SEC SENSOR COOK SETTING MELT SOFTEN Control panel Feature 10 The oven uses low power to melt and soften items See the following table Example To melt 2 sticks of Butter Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START MOI T IIT TO IILL E 1 Melt a
5. Turntable suppor EN 26 CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month NOTE Models are shipped for recirculating exhaust To duct air outside reference the Installation Instructions book included with your microwave Some models have a disposable charcoal filter installed to help remove smoke and odors Replacement filters are available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Charcoal filters Part No 5304488379 Grease filters Part No 5304488377 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out Sasa OI OS LO DS SS SS des ess eS SS SS Se Sees Se PRR RRR Po OS OSO ROS BRE RS OS SOI O OS PO SOS DI O O O OS Poo SOS SRR TS OO LIS poo ISS O O KHON R322222 DI O O O LS Po SS SS Po SS O PI TS O O OS RR RS TS y E O OS KU PRSS RSS SERRE RRR REE KK NNN O IES NS PS RR SS IO PO SS OS O OO O OS LOS PS Po SS BR OS TOS LIST OS SOS O O OSO OS SIS R232 TITS SS see mes aes aes ses oes 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
6. best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may overheat The liquid may splash during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm you or damage the microwave oven e Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads from the outer to the center cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time e Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system EN 7 SPECIFICATIONS 15 0A Overall Dimensions WxHxD 297 38 x 179 16 X 161 16 Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 235 2 X 105 32 X 153 6 Capacity of Oven Cavity IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without pri
7. container 5 Use extreme caution when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EN 4 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open Doing so can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except for a properly qualified service technician ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 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 is provided A DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connect
8. in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONTINUED POULTRY SETTINGS FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN POULTRY Turn over breast side down Cover warm Place chicken breast side up in a Whole areas with aluminum foil microwave safe dish Finish defrosting up to Ibs by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Separate pieces and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Turn over Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold aluminum foil water CORNISH POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place in a microwave safe dish HENS aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold Whole water TURKEY POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place in a microwave safe dish Breast aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold up to 6 Ibs water FISH SETTINGS FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when Place in a microwave safe dish partially thawed if possible Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Turn over Place in a microwave safe dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish d
9. installed operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOMEO to arrange for free repair This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship and will NOT pay for 1 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 2 A service technician to clean or maintain the product 3 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty time period including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 4 Damage to or failure of the product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of the product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of the product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be
10. 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 become damaged 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Open the microwave door and remove the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 3 Slide the vent left and tip forward Lift out to remove A Install the charcoal filter Lay the filter on the back of the grille with the black mesh face upper Charcoal filter Tabs de w a La gt coo J DC 3 t mT E ASS a 3 TED c z a ao 2 gt 2 E mD E 13 te ss es e e fis 5 Reinstall the vent by sliding the bottom of the vent into place Push the vent top into position and slide right into place Replace the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a l Phillips screwdriver
11. risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts causing a risk of electric shock Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar location Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil Doing so will cause overheating of the oven Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the
12. some water so that it covers the bottom of the container more than 1 4 in 60 cm This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm e The container must be at least half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a minimum of 1 4 in 60 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Always place the container on the turntable 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 used Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not put canned foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization EN 11 Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives instructions for operating each function Please read this section carefully CLOCK amp SETTINGS Contro
13. 6 Close the microwave door Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power EN 27 REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN CAVITY LIGHTS The cooktop lights 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw for the specific bulb you want to replace 3 Replace bulb with candelabra base 30 watt bulb Part No 5304488360 available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven cavity light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Open the microwave door and remove the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 3 Slide the vent left and tip forward then lift out to remove 4 Lift the bottom of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 Replace the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb Part No 5304488360 from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 7 Replace the bulb holder 8 Slide the charcoal filter into place The filter should rest like the picture shown below 9 Reinstall the vent by sliding the bottom of the vent into place Push the vent top into position and slide right until it snaps into place Replace the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 10 Close the microwave door Plug in microwave
14. EC it will add 30 seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds SETTING TIMED COOKING WITH POWER LEVEL 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 NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at HIGH 100 power Example To cook for five minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch 1 Time Cook Display Shows PRESS START E 1 2000 PRESS START 3 Power Level 4 8 s n dead Time counting down EN 16 SETTING TWO STAGE COOKING For best results some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle The first stage is a 3 minute cook time at 80 cook power then a 7 minute cook time at 50 cook power Touch Display Shows 1 Time Cook 2 0O00 To set a 3 minute cook time for first stage Power Level a 8 To set an 80 cook power for the first stage PRESS START atl ru PRESS START Time Cook OOO To set a 7 minute cook power for the second stage 5 PRESS START rn LILI PRESS START N ru Power Level To set a 50 cook power for the second stage NOTE You can program a 0 power second stage for standing time inside the oven ES
15. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend to the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use e This Microwave Oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment e This Microwave Oven is intended to be used above ranges with a maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods frequently grease should not accumulate on hood or filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter e Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or
16. OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never lean on or allow a child to swing on the door when it is open Use hot pads to handle food containers Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot e Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven e Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven e Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty This may shorten the life span of the oven To practice programming put a container of water in the oven before starting e Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it e Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid breaking it e When using a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish e Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For
17. PRESS START EN h 1 Sensor UI PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START EN TINTO Sensor me ate Coo k SENSOR PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START mre Sensor E Cook MIE PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START E 17 i E Dy E E oT ER NET SENSOR Sensor Cook SENSOR COOK ADD 30 SEC Sensor Cook selections are made by touching the Sensor Cook key multiple times A Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor 5 Foods should always be covered with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook 6 Do not open the door or touch the STOP key during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window At this time you can open the door to stir turn or rearrange the food rearrange the food USING SENSOR REHEAT Control Panel Feature 3 Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you reheat common microwave prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Example To reheat rolls with sensor reheat Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START i oes SOUP SAUCE Reheat A s n PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Sensor Reheat SENSOR PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS S
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19. TART Sensor Reheat ADD 30 SEC Sensor Reheat selections are made by touching the Sensor Reheat key multiple times EN 22 SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best Bacon results Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack 1 3 slices is not available Place in a appropriately sized microwave container Frozen Dinner Cover with plastic wrap After cooking stir and allow 10 oz 20 oz to stand for 3 minutes 1 2 cups Place rice and twice as much liquid water chicken Use medium or long or vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwave dish grain rice Cook Rice Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking instant rice according allow to stand for 10 minutes Stir for fluffier rice ta directions onthe package Place in a appropriately sized microwave container Cover with plastic wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from package Frozen Pizza Place on an appropriately sized microwavable plate For prepackaged microwavable pizza follow the instructions on the package SENSOR REHEAT TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole Cover with 1 4 cups vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Roll Muffin Place on paper towel Do not cover 1 3 pie
20. TIONS PRESS START Clock amp cm a MT Settings ALL LOLS PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Toe Fin 1i LEN E EOL Clock amp Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START FI Cree LLLIUM Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Cra mem Fina JILILU tat Lipa PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START mr odd moto LEO Clock amp Settings Cs ADD 30 SEC If the display shows kg pressing the START button will reset the oven controls to Ibs To return to kg you will have to again press Clock amp Settings six times and then START SETTING DEMO MODE ON OFF Control Panel Feature 19 Example To enter Demo mode Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTION Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings ESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START THe rine 1i ULE Le Clock amp Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START ri Coin rua Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings ELE PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START EN wet Fina JILILU tat Lipa Clock amp Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START nm Tr CD S hna 7 Let Clock amp Settings Cs ADD 30 SEC TEM PIT AL A Las When START is pressed and the previous setting was OFF then it will be set to ON If you want to turn the demo mode back OFF you will have to again press Clock amp Settings seven times and then START SETTING KITCHEN TIMER Cont
21. Use amp Care Guide Manual de uso y cuidada English Espa ol Models Modelos 790 8035 Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination HORNO DE MICROONDAS color number n mero de color P N 316495108 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com om www kmart com Table of Contents Warranty sesescscseucccsiescvessusns erre coin ocres decias 2 Using Add 30 Ses serra aaiiadas 16 Microwave Oven Safety ooccccccccncnononinocnnnnnnnnono conos 3 Setting Timed Cooking with Power Level 16 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 6 Setting Two Stage Cooking ccoccoccononnccnnnannoninninnnonacanes 16 How Your Microwave Oven Works sssceesseeseeees 6 Microwave Power Levels sssssssssssescesescsesseseeeseees 17 Radio Interference ssi ccscsssssssescsscsesssssessssesesscosssesessansoenes 6 Using Auto Detrost cssscnviaiscnssnesaiscesnsnecedecesnensiecacesnensne For the Best Cooking Results oooconnonconncnoonnnonoriono coso 6 Auto Defrost Table cococococinnnnonononononacinncnononcncoconos Cookware Guida cistssssscssssesescsastesesescscssesssesesosessesesssenes 7 Defrosting Tips irritada Operating Safety Precautions sesssesesesessesssssessesssssesee 7 Sensor Operating Instructions coomomomnmmmmmm m Electrical Connection cococccnocononccnninnnncnnnoccnnnacinonaninnnnos 7 Using Sensor Cook oncoccccciccocannonnnoos Specifications iris ninas aia 8 Using
22. ally defrosting precooked and other foods such as bread fish meats and poultry 2 20 of full power 4 40 of full power Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Low Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit 0 0 of full power EN 17 USING AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange the food in order to get the best defrost results Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 lbs Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START MET Defrost MEAN Defrost Defrost ADD 30 SEC s OnO ae To enter weight 6 DEFR ADD 30 SEC Time counting down NOTE 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 EN 18 OPERATING TIPS e For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper o
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24. ces Frozen Breakfast Casserole Lasagna EN 23 USING QUICK TOUCH Your microwave has preprogrammed selections to cook food automatically SETTING POPCORN Control Panel Feature 5 The Popcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3 3 3 0 1 75 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 NOTE Remove the metal shelf from microwave oven when cooking popcorn Do not use regular paper bags Do not re pop unpopped kernals Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware Example To pop a 3 3 oz popcorn Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START 1 Popcorn ADD 30 SEC Key press Selection Amount SETTING BEVERAGE Control Panel Feature 13 Time counting down The beverage feature heats 1 cup 80z 2 cups 160z or 3 cups 240z sized beverages Example To heat up 1 cup 8 oz beverage Touch Display Shows 1 Beverage 2 aa ADD 30 SEC Mimi LiL l COOK Time counting down Key press Amount Touch Beverage key repeatedly to switch between 1 Cup 2 Cup and 3 Cup selections EN 24 SETTING PIZZA Control Panel Feature 12 The Pizza sensor cook quick touch pad lets you reheat up to four slices of pizza based on a 5 ounce slice NOTE e Place on a plate and paper towel e Do not cover Example To reheat 1 to 4 slices of Pizza
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26. d this information before using your oven HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it is this heat that Magnetron cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see the results of what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Oven cavity i i Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves Glass turntable pass through The microwaves then bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy RADIO INTERFERENCE Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS e Always cook food for the shor
27. ed appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNING Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EN 5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows the basics that you need to know in order to operate your microwave oven Please rea
28. educe 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 A WARNI NG 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 on page 5 e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers such as closed jars can explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EN 3
29. efrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crab meat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwave safe dish i i i e safe dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwave safe d Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Scallops Separate and rearrange EN 20 DEFROSTING TIPS e When using Auto Defrost the weight to be entered is the net weight the weight of the food minus the container e Before starting make sure to remove any and all metal twist ties that often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before placing in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place food in a suitable container e Slit the skin of skinned food such as sausage e Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen EN 21 e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily e Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
30. ep warm up to 90 minutes Caring for Your Microwave Oven In order to ensure that your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a water and a sponge or soft soft cloth with spray glass cloth cleaner Apply the spray glass Use only mild nonabrasive cleaner to the soft cloth do not soaps or a mild detergent spray directly on the oven Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean cloth NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Over time surfaces may stain as a result of food particles splattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil Boil a cup of water in the oven To clean glass turntable and turntable support Wash for two to three minutes Glass turntable in mild sudsy water For heavily Steam will soften the soil soiled areas use a mild cleanser To get rid of odors inside the and scouring sponge oven boil a cup of water with The glass turntable and turntable one lemon juice or vinegar in support are dishwasher safe NOTE Use the Clean option in Clock amp Settings for a preset timed cycle for stubborn soil cleaning
31. hat after the timed cooking period ends food should be allowed to stand either inside or outside of the oven to completely finish cooking Outside oven standing time will allow the oven to be available for other use For inside oven standing time you can program Watt a 0 power second stage of the cooking cycle See Two Stage Cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam Yes Use the microwave oven popcorn selection Do not use regular paper bags Do not re pop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware Remove the metal shelf from microwave oven when cooking popcorn EN 29 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things that you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works e The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements and Electrical Connection sections e A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped e The electric company has had a power failure The microwave oven will not run e You are using the oven as a timer Touch STOP to cancel the Kitchen Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START e You did not fo
32. ing a cook time or power Remove metal rack before cooking popcorn Veggies Touch this pad to cook fresh or frozen vegetables without entering a cook time or power Potato Touch this pad to cook up to four potatoes without entering a cook time or power Dinner plate Touch this pad to cook several servings without entering a cook time or power Warm Hold Touch this pad to keep the food warm T PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START NI pe pe re i OPI PY a PN aja SENSOR COOK kg oz Ib Vent SET DELAY Vent 4 SPEEDS OFF Light ON NITE OFF 10 Melt Soften Touch this pad to melt or soften selected items 11 Defrost Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat poultry fish by weight 12 Pizza Touch this pad to reheat one to four slices of pizza without entering a cook time or power 13 Beverage Touch this pad to heat up to 3 cup sized beverages 14 Number Pads Touch number pads to enter time cook power quantity weight or food category 15a START Touch this pad to start or restart a function 15b Add 30 Sec Touch this pad to cook for 30 seconds at 100 cook power or to add extra time to your current cooking cycle 16 STOP Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display 17 Kitchen Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer 18 Power level Touch this pad after the cook time has been set fo
33. king function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see the Using Your Microwave Oven section PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START S el Reheat Cook Veggies Potato Soften farm amp Hold J Beverage CANCEL Clock amp Settings Display The display includes a clock and indicators that show the time of day cooking time settings cook powers sensor quantities weights and cooking functions selected la SENSOR Icon displayed when using sensor cook TIMER Icon displayed when timer is being set or running 1b Tc COOK Icon displayed when starting microwave cooking Id DEFR Icon displayed when defrosting food le LOCK Icon displayed in control lock 1f PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS Icon displayed when additional options are available lg PRESS START Icon displayed when a valid function can be started Th kg oz Ib Icon displayed when choosing the weight Time Cook Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time Sensor Reheat Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power Sensor Cook Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power Popcorn Touch this pad to pop one of three bag sizes of popcorn without enter
34. l Panel Feature 19 The microwave oven has settings that allow you to customize the operation for your convience Below is the table showing the various settings Touch the Clock amp Settings key multiple times to scroll to the desired setting function Key press Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings Sound On Off Weight Ib kg Demo mode On Off SETTING CLOCK Control Panel Feature 19 The clock can be disabled when the microwave is first plugged in and the STOP key is selected To re enable the clock follow clock instructions Example To set the clock for 10 59 Touch Display Shows 1 Clock amp _ aac 12 PRESS AGHINFOH OPTIONS A 1 MIETE Settings ESA Een 2 0000 PRESS START ADD 30 SEC NOTE e If you begin to enter in an incorrect time e g 2 89 the 8 is an invalid digit and cannot be entered Enter the correct time If you touch STOP while setting the clock the display will show the last time of day set or a blank display if no time of day has been set EN 12 SETTING CONTROL LOCK ON OFF Control Panel Feature 19 To turn ON Control Lock touch Clock amp Settings twice Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings ADD 30 SEC Iy L LOLA Time of day if time of day was set LOCK To t
35. llow directions exactly e An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP to cancel that operation COOKING TIMES PROBLEM CAUSE Food is not cooked enough e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the Microwave Power Levels chart e Refer to the Microwave Cooking Tips section The display shows a time e The oven door is not closed completely counting down but the e You have set the controls as a Kitchen Timer Touch STOP to oven is not cooking cancel the Kitchen Timer TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will not turn e The turntable is not correctly in place The glass plate should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft e The turntable has been set to OFF e The hub is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the hub still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM CAUSE You do not hear the The sound has been set to OFF See Turning Sound On Off section programming or end of cycle tone EN 30 Sears Service Master Protection Agreement Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designe
36. llowed 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 19 Clock amp Settings Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day or set options Vent 4 Speeds off Touch this pad to choose one of four speeds Vent set Delay Touch this pad to set the delay before the vent turns off Light On Nite Off Touch this pad to turn the light on high night low or off 20 21 22 EN 9 Microwave Cooking Tips Amount of Food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for readiness and if necessary add more time in small increments Starting Temperature of Food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will reheat quicker than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of Food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will heat faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to heat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faste
37. n LLLIUM Clock amp Settings PRESS START VA Tb EN ILO ADD 30 SEC Mm Con ah a LLEMVuwi tL ADD 30 SEC EN 13 TURNING SOUND ON OFF Control Panel Feature 19 Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Three tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown e Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle Example To turn audible signal on or off Touch Display Shows Clock Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS a CTC O ih vy Z Z MIZ ULA EIN I IX Clock amp Settings AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Clock amp TOD Cc mni MOLI Lun Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START mo Cringe LLLita Clock amp Settings Clock amp Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Cr win Tine IIA Lipa 6 Lis ADD 30 SEC When START is pressed and the previous setting was ON then it will be set to OFF If you want to turn the audible signal back ON you will have to again press Clock amp Settings five times and then START When the cooking cycle is completed END will be displayed and the audible signal will sound if the sound is turned on SETTING WEIGHT IB KG Control Panel Feature 19 Example To toggle weight between pounds amp kilograms Touch 1 Clock amp Settings Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS VENTE ite eT Ll a Li ESS AGAIN FOR OP
38. of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels The display will indicate Sensing during the initial sensing period The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to heat The display will show the remaining heating time For best results for cooking by Sensor follow these recommendations 1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature 2 Always use microwavable containers 3 Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results USING SENSOR COOK Control Panel Feature 4 Using SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers Example To cook frozen breakfast with sensor Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS
39. or notice MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES The microwave oven is designed to make 4 Vent Top your cooking experience as enjoyable and 5 Glass Turntable productive as possible To get you up and The turntable reverses rotation each time the running quickly the following is a list of the microwave oven door is opened and closed oven s basic features This helps cook food evenly Do not operate the 1 Metal Shielded Window The shield microwave oven without the turntable in place prevents microwaves from escaping To Install It is designed as a screen to allow you 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom to view food as it cooks 2 Place the glass turntable on the support Fit the raised 2 Model and Serial Number Plate curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom 3 Cooking Guide label between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge 6 Cooktop Light 7 Grease Filters See Caring for the Filters section 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 9 Charcoal Filter behind Vent Top See Caring for the Filters section B A Glass Turntable 10 Waveguide Cover DO NOT REMOVE B Support NOTE Not all models come with a charcoal filter C C Hub EN 8 00 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired coo
40. oven or reconnect power EN 28 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the glass turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the glass turntable you will get poor cooking results You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is no taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The turntable reverses rotation each time the microwave oven door is opened and closed This helps cook food evenly This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means t
41. ow much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with a larger denser food item the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging Food For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Arcing is a spark that can cause damage to the oven interior EN 10 Using Aluminum Foil NOTE Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food prepackaged in an aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food When using aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add
42. product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 EN 2 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave oven Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean A DANGER A WARNING You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions immediately You can bekilled or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to r
43. r fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence MEAT SETTINGS FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil EN 19 Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Freeze in ball shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place in a microwave safe dish Place
44. r 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 roll your ground meat into a ball before freezing During the DEFROST cycle the microwave will signal when it is time to turn the meat over Scrape off any excess frost from the meat and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings This table shows food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food KEY WEIGHTS YOU PRESS Category CAN SET tenths of a pound Defrost Moot omo60 Weight conversion table You are probably used to measuring food in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Weight OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT 10 20 25 One Quarter Pound 30 40 50 One Half Pound 60 70 75 Three Quarters Pound 80 90 1 0 One Pound NOTE If between two decimal weights choose the lower weight for the best defrosting results AUTO DEFROST TABLE NOTE Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow o
45. r than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than differently shaped pieces e With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring and Turning Foods Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering Food e Cover food to reduce splattering shorten cooking times and keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through Releasing Pressure in Foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using Standing Time Always allow food to stand either in or out of the oven after cooking power stops Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results For inside oven standing time you can program a 0 power second stage of the cooking cycle See Two Stage Cooking The length of the standing time depends on h
46. rol Panel Feature 17 Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds The kitchen timer can be used while the microwave oven is running Example To set for three minutes Touch Display Shows TIMER J Wf Kitchen EN Timer 1 PRESS START TIMER 2 O00 ri LILI 3 ADD 30 SEC Timer starts counting down NOTE Timer count down does not stop even if the door is open To cancel the timer press the STOP key once EN 14 USING VENT FAN Control Panel Feature 20 The pad controls the 4 speed vent fan If the vent fan is OFF the first touch of the Vent pad will turn the fan on TURBO second touch HIGH third touch MEDIUM fourth touch LOW fifth touch OFF Example To set the vent fan speed to HIGH from the OFF position Touch Display Shows 1 Vent 4 SPEEDS OFF Vent 2 4SPEEDS OFF Tum off fan when desired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the vent fan will automatically turn on to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Vent pad will not turn the fan off USING VENT DELAY Control Panel Feature 21 The pad controls the vent delay time Example Set the delay time 10 minutes at HIGH speed from the OFF position Touch Display Shows 1 Vent 2 SPEEDS OFF Vent SET DELAY Vent SET DELAY Vent SET DELAY Vent SET DELAY
47. tal reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised Y 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a full refund Or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information in the U S A call 1 800 827 6655 Coverage in Canada varies on some items For full details call Sears Canada at 1 800 361 6665 Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A or Canada call 1 800 4 MY HOME EN 31 Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For troubleshooting product manuals and expert advice managemylife www managemylife com For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Se
48. test cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch Add 30 Sec while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Add 30 Sec section e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help ensure that the food is evenly cooked e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking e The metal shelf is used for cooking certain items and should be removed from the microwave oven when not needed Do not store metal shelf in the microwave oven EN 6 COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat resistant nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However to test cookware before using follow these steps 1 Place empty cookware in the microwave oven 2 Measure 1 cup 250ml of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the cookware is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking NOTE Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking time Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim
49. urn OFF the Control Lock touch Clock amp Settings then touch ADD 30 SEC SETTING TURNTABLE ON OFF Control Panel Feature 19 Press Turntable On Off to turn the turntable on or off For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Touch Display Shows Clock 8 mn Circo 1 MC 5 y Settings CINIC WE PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START TOM 1 MTV Clock 8 a MOL LIL Settings C oc k amp ESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START T Mint io E rm Luv Settings OLE 4 ADD 30 SEC CAUTION Sometimes the turntable can become hot to the touch during and after cooking Do not run the oven empty without food in it USING CLEAN Control Panel Feature 19 To enter Clean mode touch Clock amp Settings four times This is a preset timed cycle to boil water creating steam to soften soils inside the microwave oven When the cycle is done remove the water and wipe the inside of the microwave with cloth NOTE Place two cups of water in the microwave oven To get rid of odors inside the oven add some lemon juice or vinegar into the water Touch Display Shows PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS Clock amp IAM T Y Settings IL LILI Cat s C oc k amp PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Tor l EXA Settings NEL LL rm LO Em TE E EN L LOU AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Tint LUN Clock amp Settings PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS PRESS START Mm CO
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