Kenmore 88329 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. SEARS USE amp CARE MANUAL STOCK NO 88329 KNOW YOUR UNIT Read this booklet so you will be able to enjoy all the features in your Kenmore Microwave Oven ERUS Onder Cabinet Record in space provided below the Model No found on the label on the cavity front and the Serial No found on the label on the inner left side of the control panel Kenmore Model No Serial No Retain this information for future reference Use and Care 400223 Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A Wall Mount Sears Kenmore mounting kits Stock No 22 84196 for under cabinet mounting and Stock No 22 84297 for wall mounting are sold separately MICROWAVE OVEN YOUR SAFETY FIRST The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven though simple to use is not a toy Respect it as an electric cooking appliance Become familiar with microwave energy its uses and limitations PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a DO NOT ATTEMPT to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b DO NOT PLACE any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c DO NOT OPERATE the oven if it is damaged I2. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use outdoors Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hanq over edge of table or counter When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth See Care and Cleaning instructions on Page 29 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS General Instructions Location of Model Number Label meme e een 5 IMPORTANT Electrical cone Instructions xa EY LANCER a UE ERO pte de soak 6 M Installation RE ETE EE 7 W Setting Timeo Dau cios Res ESAE E I ERN a sp TE eripe qd 7 I NamesofQven Parts eve qa s tai eed age eun Ie ont ERO meee ees 8 B Oven Control Panel e tendo ve ert vr EET at RU ER T Ne et i neptis 9 User nstructions B Easy Use Chart 10 il Recall and Change of Settings esce erben dae Sioa ced beanies ll 8 Regular Timer
3. 6 min per Ib 130 F 70 Roast 70 Roast 5 6 min per lb 130 F REHEATING FOODS 9 Place the temperature probe sensor into the food to be Select multi power setting as shown below reheated with the first inch of the sensor in the center of the food The microwave oven will stop cooking when the set temperature is reached and then it will Hold Warm Plug the temperature probe into the socket on the side of when Hold Warm is set the oven wall Remove the temperature probe from the oven after use Cover the food if desired 9 Set the temperature of the desired doneness See chart below 2 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED REHEATING GUIDE HI MAX POWER 150 m Precooked 80 REHEAT F Casseroles YF INSTRUCTIONS Place the temperature probe sensor in the center of the beverage glass Place the temperature probe sensor into the center of the soup Cover with casserole lid waxed paper or plastic wrap Place temperature probe sensor into the center of the food Cover with a casserole lid waxed paper or plastic wrap Canned Vegetables Place the temperature probe sensor into the center of the food to be reheated The sensitive area of the sensor should rest in the middle of the food 150 80 REHEAT 150 F Leftovers Place the temperature probe sensor in the densest or largest amount of food Meat San
4. if other than HI 6 Touch MEMORY RECALL The display window will show 0 7 Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL 8 Touch the correct numbers for the time or tempera ture of the second cooking stage 9 Touch POWER CONTROL The display window will show HI 10 Touch the correct numbers for the cooking power level of the second cooking stage if other than HT 11 Touch START MULTI STAGE COOKING WITH PROGRAMMED DEFROST If you want to cook after using the Programmed Defrost before setting the above multi stage cooking set the Programmed Defrost and touch MEMORY RECALL then touch the correct numbers for standing time Touch POWER CONTROL and enter 0 then follow the above instructions numbered 6 11 See pages 21 thru 25 for the detailed instructions of Programmed Defrost The cooking process can be set up to three stages when Programmed Defrost is one of the stages 5 Touch numbers 5 and 0 EXAMPLE In preparinga cake mix the cookbook calls for a first stage of 8 minutes at the 50 SIMMER power level followed by a second stage of 2 minutes at HI The following steps explain how to set the oven First Stage 8 minutes Power level 50 SIMMER 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME 3 Set 8 minutes by touching 8 0 and 0 800 wil show in the display window 4 Touch POWER CONTROL will show in the display window to remind you t
5. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the tray as this may cause the tray to break during use SPECIAL CARE For best performance and safety the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease build up Wipe both often with a mild detergent Then rinse and wipe dry Never use rough powders or pads After cleaning the control panel touch CLEAR This will clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel 29 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OPERATION Q What is wrong when the oven light will not glow during cooking or when the oven door is open A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow Perhaps Door is not closed and locked Push door firmly to be sure that door is locked properly e The light bulb has burned out Q Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent A Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the bottom vent Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty Yes Never operate the oven empty or without the glass tray Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door A No The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity The holes or ports are made to allow light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the
6. CLEAR erases all previous settings Touch TIME 0 will show in the display window Touch the correct numbers on the control panel to set the cooking time The time set will show in the display window at the top of the control panel For example e To set 30 seconds you would touch 3 and then o e To set 3 minutes touch 3 0 and 0 To set 3 1 2 minutes touch 3 3 and 0 Remember the timer is a digital clock that is divided into 60 seconds Therefore 1 2 minute is equal to 30 seconds Touch 30 and not 50 as with a calculator to indicate 1 2 Touch POWER CONTROL The word HI will show in the display window until a lower setting is entered This is to tell you that the oven will be operating on HP unless a different power setting is chosen Touch numbers for desired cooking power level For example if the recipe calls for cooking at the 80 REHEAT setting you would touch 8 and 0 The display window will show 80 This means that in the REHEAT setting the oven is cooking at power level 80 NOTE It is not necessary to touch POWER CONTROL when cooking with the highest power HI To set HI POWER Cooking skip steps 4 and 5 above However if POWER CONTROL is touched The word will show in the display window This is to let you know that the oven will be operating on HI power unless a different powe
7. Rare 3 4 min per b 120 10 min Medium 5 6 min per lb Medium 5 6 min per Ib 130 10 min Well done 6 7 min per Ib Well done 6 7 min per lb 140 F 10 min Rib Roast with bone HI Max Power 70 Roast 70 Roast Rare 3 4 min per lb Rare 3 4 min per Ib 120 F 10 min Medium 4 5 min per lb Medium 3 5 min per lb 130 10 min Well done 5 6 min per Ib Well done 5 6 min per Ib 140 F 10 min POULTRY Chicken whole HI Max Power HI Max Power HI Max Power 5 min 3 1 2 5 lbs 3 4 min per lb 4 5 min per lb 180 F Chicken pieces HI Max Power HI Max Power HI Max Power 5 min 2 1 2 3 1 2 lbs 10 min 8 12 min per 170 F Duckling 70 Roast 70 Roast 70 Roast 8 10 min 4 5 lbs 4 min per Ib 4 min per Ib 170 F Turkey breast HI Max Power 70 Roast 70 Roast 3 4 165 7 min per lb 5 min per Ib 170 F PORK Pork Loin Roast boneless 3 5 lbs Pork Loin center cut 4 5 lbs HI Max Power 6 min per lb HI Max Power 5 6 min per lb Ham boneless precooked 70 Roast 5 7 min per lb Center Cut Ham Slice 70 Roast 1 1 1 2 lbs 5 min per lb Canned Ham 70 Roast 3 lbs 5 6 rnin per lb 70 Roast 70 Roast 5 6 min per Ib 165 F 70 Roast 70 Roast 4 5 min per lb 165 F 70 Roast 70 Roast 5 7 min per lb 130 70 Roast 70 Roast 5
8. defrosting time Spareribs Country style ribs 2 to 3 lbs 4 to 6 min per Ib 10 min Turn over once Roast Under 4 lbs 3 to 4 min per lb 30 45 min Turn over once Bacon 1 Ib 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 min 3 5 min Defrost until strips separate Sausage bulk 1 b 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 min 3 5 min Turn over once Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder into oven to defrost Sausage links 1 Ib 2 to 4 min 4 6 min Turn over once Defrost until pieces can be separated Hot dogs 11 Roast 3 to 4 lbs Chops 1 2 inch thick VARIETY MEAT Liver 1 lb Tongue 1 lb 4to 5 min 4 to 6 min per lb 3 to 5 min per lb 4 to 5 min 6 to 7 min Turn over once Turn over once Separate chops and continue defrosting Turn over once Turn over once Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART Cont d CUT AND STANDING WEIGHT DEFROSTING TIME TIME DIRECTIONS POULTRY Chicken Whole 2 to 3 Ibs 5 to 7 min per lb 25 30 min Turn over once and shield warm areas Immerse in cold water for standing time Cut up 2 to 3 lbs 10 15 min Turn over once and shield warm areas Separate pieces when partially thawed 4 to 5 min per lb TURKEY Whole Under 8 lbs 3 to 4 min per lb 60 min Turn over once and shield warm areas Immerse in cold water for stand
9. min 5 min Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder into oven to defrost The best way to freeze ground beef is in a doughnut shape Pot roast chuck Under 4 lbs 3 to 4 min per lb 10 min Turn over once Rib roast rolled 3 to 4 lbs 5 to 7 min per lb 30 45 min Turn over once Rump roast 3 to 4 Ibs 3 to 5 min per Ib 30 min Turn over once Round steak 3 to 4 min per lb i 5 10 min Turn over once Flank steak 3 to 4 min per lb 9 10 min Turn over once Sirloin steak 1 2 inch thick 3 to 4 min per Ib 5 10 min Turn over once Tenderloin steak 4 to 5 min per Ib 10 min Turn over once Stew beef 2 lbs 3 to 4 min per Ib 8 10 min Turn over once Separate 1 Cubed for stew 6 to 7 min per Ib 5 min Turn over once Separate Ground lamb Under 4 lbs 3 to 4 min per lb 5 10 min Turn over once Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder into oven to defrost Chops 1 inch thick 4 to 6 min per Ib 15 min Turn over twice Leg 5 to 8 Ibs 3 to 4 min per lb 15 20 min Turn over twice Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART Cont d 24 CUT AND STANDING WEIGHT DEFROSTING TIME TIME DIRECTIONS PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick 4 to 5 min per lb 5 10 min Separate chops halfway through 1 inch thick 5 to 6 min per Ib 10 min
10. when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears Trained Technicians professional technicians specifically trained on Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens having the parts tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed manufac tured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time A Sears Maintenance Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty It provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue inconvenience It assures you of maximum effi ciency from your Microwave Oven Here s a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears Microwave Oven Maintenance Agreement YEARS OF OWNERSHIP 2nd Yr COVERAGE 1 Replacement of defective parts other than magnetron 2 Replacement of W magnetron 3 Annual preventive MA maintenance check at your request W WARRANTY MA MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Contact your Sears salesperson or local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance Agreement SEARS USE amp CARE MANUAL STOCK NO 88329 Kenmore MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE OVEN FOR ONE YEAR FROM TH
11. you the means to obtain greater precision in setting power levels For instance if you want a power level between ROAST and REHEAT you would set the time as usual touch POWER CONTROL and then touch 7 and 5 The display window will show 75 indicating that your oven is set to run at power level 75 halfway between ROAST and REHEAT FAST DEFROST Your oven is equipped with a Programmed Defrost system which is the best defrost method for this oven FAST DEFROST is explained in order to show other defrosting possibilities To speed up the defrosting of dense food items over 1 lb start on HI then reduce to the 30 DEFROST setting 1 Microwave on HI for 1 2 minutes per pound of dense food items 2 Then Microwave on 30 DEFROST for 3 minutes per pound or until food is thawed Defrosting time will be greatly reduced 16 HI POWER MULTI POWER COOKING HI gives the highest cooking power possible with your microwave oven It is the recommended setting for cooking foods with high moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and tex ture Many foods need slower cooking at less than full power in order to give you the best results In addition to HI there are ninety nine multi power settings The cookbook tells you which power setting is recommended for the food being cooked To Cook 1 Touch CLEAR and a beep tone will be heard The
12. 12 E Child Lock Out NO ETSI S 12 Hold Warm 12 Detailed Directions 13 14 Cooking Guide for Multi Power E of Output 5 15 E HI Power Multi Power Cooking III e emnes 16 Temperature Controlled Cooking ccc cece trotea Sok rent I he e nen 17 19 Temperature Controlled HI Power Multi Power Cooking 20 B Programmed Defrost i sic hove ean 21 25 Multi Stage Cooking ence 26 27 B Delay Start Cooking oce Ua Vedi ba dance dy deed d EE RR EIER ES IEEE 27 Ut nsils CE 28 Care and Cleaning missed rostre eene Sa REC ela REP ense e Bg Sale qu tut 29 Questions and Answers er RUE rep EM aree ble LAR LAA Rae ES Me s VERAT E 30 32 Before Calling for re Rut eee e eee A eed dtum ews 33 Sears Service eR E RR oe e e RR CER vr a 34 Sears Warranty ooo oce potus road xU edv ues Back Cover SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN USE AND CARE MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears Please read this booklet It takes only a few minutes t
13. AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES DISCONTINUE COOKING OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN AN OVEN FIRE CAUTION NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN rer 3l 32 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS conta Q What is wrong when three potatoes bake thoroughly and the fourth one is still not cooked A The fourth potato may be slightly heavier than the others and should be cooked 30 to 60 seconds longer Remember to allow space around each potato when baking Also for more even cooking put potatoes in a circle Q Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking A The peeling has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking As in regular cooking methods the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process Q How are boil overs avoided A When cooking foods that tend to boil over use a larger utensil than usual for cooking If you open the oven door or touch STOP the food will stop boiling Remember to touch START again after closing the door to restart the cooking cycle Q Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over A Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly throughout for a few moments after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the food Q Why is an additional time required for cooking food stored in refrigerator As in conventi
14. AVE ENERGY found on Page 2 3 As with most cooking appliances close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity NOTE If a fire should start KEEP THE OVEN DOOR CLOSED TURN THE OVEN OFF AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD OR SHUT OFF POWER AT THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL a Do NOT grossly overcook foods As many grossly overcooked foods will cause fires in the oven cavity carefully attend the oven especially if paper plastic or other combustibles are placed inside the oven b Do NOT store combustible items such as bread cookies etc inside the oven because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn ON c Do NOT use wire twist ties in the oven Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist ties and remove them before the item is placed in the oven 4 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found on Page 6 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs water with oil or fat sealed containers and closed glass jars for example may explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children
15. E DATE OF PURCHASE IF THIS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN FAILS DUE TO A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP SEARS WILL REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY OF THE MAGNETRON FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IF THE MAGNETRON IN THIS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN FAILS DUE TO A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP SEARS WILL REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE THE ABOVE WARRANTY COVERAGE APPLIES ONLY TO MICROWAVE OVENS WHICH ARE USED FOR PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES THIE WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 698 731A SEARS TOWER CHICAGO IL 60684 Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A Part No 400223 U38 098 1 7 87 Printed in U S A
16. Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm 20 LOW e Softening chocolate 200 Heating breads rolls pancakes tacos tortillas and french toast Clarifying butter Taking the chill out of fruit Heating small amounts of food 30 DEFROST Thawing meat poultry and seafood 255 MED LOW e Completing the cooking cycle of casseroles stews and some sauces _ Cooking small quantities of most food 40 BRAISE Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or 315 slow cooking dishes Completing the cooking cycle of less tender roasts 50 SIMMER Cooking stews and soups after bringing to a boil 370 Cooking baked custards and pasta 60 BAKE Cooking scrambled eggs 425 Cooking cakes 70 ROAST Cooking rump roast ham veal and lamb 480 MED HIGH Cooking cheese dishes Cooking eggs and milk Cooking quick breads and cereal products 80 REHEAT Reheating precooked or prepared food quickly 540 Heating sandwiches 90 SAUT Cooking onions celery and green peppers quickly 595 Reheating meat slices quickly 100 MAX Cooking tender cuts of meat 650 HI POWER Cooking poultry fish vegetables and most HIGH casseroles Preheating the browning dish Boiling water Thickening some sauces Approximate watts as measured by 2 liter method As you get to know your microwave oven you may find that a particular setting is too low or too high for the results you desire Multiple power control aives
17. OL When Hold Warm is set after completing the cooking the display will show Hold for 100 minutes or until the door is opened or STOP is touched MEATS amp Choose only fresh completely thawed meat Place meat fat side down on the microwave roasting rack in a glass baking dish BI Microwave cook on the first multi power setting for half of the total cooking time See Temperature Con trolled Meat Cooking Guide on Page 18 Turn meat to fat side up and 1 Place the temperature probe sensor into the meat with the first inch of the sensor in the center of the meat The sensor should not touch the bone or fat pocket The sensor should be put in from the side or from the front it should not be put from the top of the meat 2 Plug the temperature probe into the socket on the side of the oven wall 3 Choose the doneness temperature from the chart on Page 18 Set the temperature with the TEMP CONTROL 4 Microwave cook the meat on the second multi power setting The microwave oven will turn itself off when the preset temperature is reached Take the food out of the oven as soon as the display window shows Hold 5 Remove the temperature sensor Let the meat stand covered with foil for about 10 minutes before serving The temperature will rise about 15 F during standing time NOTE It is normal for meats to become slightly over cooked ina small circular area in the immediate vicinity of t
18. RE CONTROLLED QUICK START COOKING HERE COS HI POWER MULTI POWER COOKING To set To set To set 1 Touch CLEAR 1 Touch CLEAR 1 Plug in Temperature Probe 2 Touch QUICK ON 2 Touch TIME 2 Touch CLEAR 3 Touch number single digit 1 9 for 3 Touch numbers for desired cooking 3 Touch TEMP CONTROL desired cooking time time 4 Touch numbers for desired food 4 Touch POWER CONTROL temperature See Pages 13 and 14 for more detailed 5 Touch numbers for desired cooking 5 Touch POWER CONTROL instructions power level 6 Touch numbers for desired cooking 6 Touch START power level NOTE It is not necessary to touch POWER CONTROL when cooking with the highest power HI To set H POWER Cooking skip steps 4 and 5 above See Page 16 for more detailed instructions MULTI STAGE COOKING DELAY START COOKING To set 1 Touch CLEAR To Set 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME 3 2 Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL 3 Touch numbers for cooking time or Touch numbers for desired delay temperature time 4 Touch POWER CONTROL 4 Touch POWER CONTROL 5 Touch numbers for cooking power 5 Touch 0 power level 0 level 6 Touch MEMORY RECALL 6 Touch MEMORY RECALL and 7 Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL repeat steps 2 5 to set 2nd cooking 8 Touch numbers for desired cooking stage time or temperature 7 Touch START 9 Touch POWER CONTROL 10 Touch numbers f
19. Temperature Probe Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton Your oven will be packed with the following materials Glass Tray Vene eee epe Ro bile paura qs OE RARE Gals e dur dra 1 Each Temperature Probe be 4 o CAU Re CROP Rn RU ch 1 Each Cookbook Me nin E Rau e e EE rated aad er eedem pd tees 1 Each Use and Care Manual eh hm 1 Each Easy Use Chart odd ec oen ricordo ne Ce OE RAO Rape o e Ra Each Do not use this Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven for commercial purposes This microwave oven is made for household use only OVEN CONTROL PANEL Hold Warm Used in setting Hold Warm Cooked food can be kept warm Programmed Defrost Used in setting Programmed Defrost Time of Day Used in setting time of day and Child Lock Out Time Used in setting cooking time WER Numbers Used to enter the Time of day Cooking times Cooking power levels Food temperatures Power Control Used to select cooking power levels Clear Clears all entries except TIME OF DAY Once cooking has begun however CLEAR will function only after STOP has been touched Display Window Used to show Time of day Cooking time Cooking power level e Food temperature Hold End It also functions as countdown timer or temperature indicator when cooking Quick On Used in s
20. an cause the outer surface of the foods to cook e When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the foods defrost the wrapped food for about a quarter of the total defrost time which is displayed at beginning of the defrost cycle Remove the wrap from foods e Metal clip and pop up timers may be left in poultry Metal twisters must be removed from bags They may be replaced with rubber bands e Place food ina flat glass baking dish to catch drippings e Use the Programmed Defrost setting to thaw fish seafood meat and poultry according to the times in the chart below Thaw completely before cooking e Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven e The chart gives you standing times and standing tech niques needed to complete the thawing process IMPORTANT NOTE The defrosting power setting power level 30 should not be confused with this Pro grammed Defrost The defrost cooking level is a low energy setting used to cook foods that need slow gentle cooking Use the defrost cooking level to defrost small ground beef patty bacon and bread items CUT AND DEFROSTING TIME PODS DIRECTIONS WEIGHT FISH AND SEAFOOD FISH Fish fillets 1 lb 4 to 5 min 2 lbs 5 to 6 min Fish steaks 1ib 4 to 5 min Whole Fish 8 to 10 oz 3 to 5 min 1 1 2 Ib to 2 lbs 4 to 6 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min Lobster tails 5 min 8 oz p
21. control panel is touched A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Q Why does the display show 0 00 A This indicates that there has been a temporary loss of electrical power to the oven and the TIME OF DAY must be reset my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long a period of time A Like any other cooking appliance it is possible to overcook food to the point of destruction which may result in the food creating smoke and even possible fire damage to the inside of the oven It is always best to attend ihe oven while it is in the cooking process See Important Safety Instructions on Page 3 Q When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time it might not work properly What is wrong A Only when the oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the microcomputer used in the oven control assembly may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in The microcomputer will be reset for proper function thereafter Q Why do I see light reflection around the outer case A This light is from the oven light which is located outside the oven cavity Q Why does my oven show time counting down in the display window but no cooking is occuring A The microcomputer in your oven has caused this Si
22. dwiches Thick 80 REHEAT Place the temperature probe sensor into the thickest part of the sandwich to be warmed The sensitive area of the sensor should be located in the sandwich 120 F filling Baked Foods 80 REHEAT 120 F Place the temperature probe sensor into the center of the food to be reheated The sensitive area of the sensor should rest in the middle of the food Syrup 70 ROAST 150 F Place the temperature probe sensor into the center of the container CAUTION From time to time the same kind of foods tenderizing by simmering Also in some cases the may vary in shape form and density and therefore will microwave oven may shut off prematurely This means not produce the same results each time For this reason that either the temperature probe is not placed properly we do not recommend using the temperature controlled or that it should not be used with this type of food settings for thin food items or for foods that require TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HI POWER MULTI POWER COOKING The Temperature Controlied Meat Cooking Guide and Reheating Guide on Pages 18 and 19 will show you which multi power setting and temperature setting are recommended for the food you are cooking When cooking with the temperature control settings the timer is not used 6 Touch POWER CONTROL Also the word HI will show in the display window until you enter a lower power setting This is to remind you
23. ental running of the oven by a child After this feature is set the time is simply counting down to zero in the display window and no cooking can occur For setting this Child Lock Out feature see below To set To clear 1 Touch CLEAR 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME OF DAY 2 Touch TIME OF DAY 3 Touch 9 four times 3 Touch 7 four times 4 Touch START 4 Touch START HOLD WARM Your oven has a Hold Warm feature that keeps food warm after the cooking is done To use the Hold Warm feature Touch CLEAR Touch HOLD WARM Set the desired cooking cycle following suitable operating instructions on pages 13 through 27 in this manual Touch START When the cooking cycle is over the oven will switch into Hold Warm to keep the food warm Hold will show in the Display Window The power control setting changes to Power Level 1 The Hold Warm will continue for up to 100 minutes or until the door has been opened or STOP has been touched gt em If you want to keep your cooked food warm the Hold Warm feature can be used independently without setting the cooking cycle To use the Hold Warm feature independently 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch HOLD WARM 3 Touch START The oven will begin to keep the food warm with power level 1 for up to 100 minutes or until the door has been opened or STOP has been touched QUICK START COOKING HI power only This feature was designed for s
24. etting Quick Start cooking Memory Recall For Multi Stage cooking MEMORY RECALL is used in setting e Cooking time Power level e Temperature Also itis used to recall each mem ory stage in a multi stage cooking program Temp Contro Used in setting the desired food temperature Temperature Controlled cook ing can be done only when the temperature probe is plugged into the socket inside the oven Stop Stops the oven Start Starts the oven Door Release Button Opens door when pushed NOTE A beep tone sounds when a pad on the control panelis touched to indicate a setting has been entered 10 EASY USE CHART Your new solid state control system allows you to use your microwave oven in many ways TIME OF DAY TIMER To set To set 1 Touch CLEAR 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME OF DAY 2 Touch TIME 3 Touch numbers for correct time of 3 Touch correct numbers for time day 4 Touch POWER CONTROL 4 Touch TIME OF DAY 5 Touch 0 power level 0 6 Touch START This locks in the time and starts the clock running See Pages 12 for more instructions TURCO Pe ro CHILD LOCK OUT To set 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME OF DAY 3 Touch 9 four times 4 Touch START To clear 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME OF DAY 3 Touch 7 four times 4 Touch START See Page 12 for more detailed instructions TEMPERATU
25. hat the oven will operate at highest power unless you enter a lower power setting 50 will show in the display window indicating that you have set the oven to operate at power level 50 The first stage has been set MULTI STAGE COOKING Cont d Second Stage 2 minutes Power level HI i u 6 Touch MEMORY RECALL The display window will show or 7 Touch TIME 8 Set 2 minutes by touching 2 oS 0 and 0 200 will show in Srt the display window Power is zi on HI The second stage has been set Kenmore 9 Touch START The first stage will begin 800 will show in the display window The oven will begin to cook at 50 SIMMER and the time will begin to counting down in the display window When the 8 minutes ate over a tone will sound and the oven will proceed into the second stage The oven will begin to cook at HI power When the 2 minutes are over atone will sound and the word End will show in the display window and the oven will automatically shut off The oven will have finished both stages aad Sod State Kenmore NOTE If you want to keep the food warm after finishing the cooking cycle you can use Hold Warm feature For detailed instructions on using Hold Warm feature see page 12 DELAY START COOKING Delayed cooking can be done by using the MULTI STAGE COOKING feature After count
26. he hole made by the meat probe Microwave Roasting Rack Temperature Probe Glass Baking Dish 17 18 TEMPERATURE CONTROL POINTS TO REMEMBER DO DO NOT e Place the temperature probe sensor into the thickest e Do not operate the oven empty with the temperature part of the meat or in the center of the food to be probe plugged in reheated Avoid touching bone or fat e Do not leave the temperature probe unplugged in the Check that the first inch of the sensor is in the densest cavity when operating the oven part of the food to be cooked Do not let the temperature probe touch the side e Remove the temperature probe from the oven after walls alass tray or door of the cavity when in use use e Do not plug the pointed end of the temperature Be sure to turn meat between first and second settings probe into the socket inside the cavity e Refer to cookbook for other information Do not use the temperature probe in a regular oven This probe is designed for microwave oven only TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED MEAT COOKING GUIDE Refer to Meats section on Page 17 SECOND SETTING MEAT FIRST SETTING STANDING TIME TEMPERATURE TIME PROBE BEEF Meat Loaf HI Max Power HI Max Power 5 10 min 2 165 12 14 min 160 F Rib Roast boneless HI Max Power 70 Roast 70 Roast Rare 4 5 min per lb
27. ill show in the display window This is to tell you that the oven will work at HI highest microwave power unless a different power setting is chosen 8 Touch START The oven will begin to cook and you will be able to see the temperature of the food rising in the display window 9 A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for 2 seconds when the desired temperature is reached NOTE If you want to keep the food warm after finishing the cooking cycle you can use Hold Warm feature For detailed instructions on using Hold Warm feature see page 12 The highest temperature that can be set is 185 F The temperature is displayed in 5 F increments PROGRAMMED DEFROST The power levels for defrosting are predetermined and programmed into this oven The oven will defrost at HI power for the beginning of the chosen time and at power level 30 for the remaining period of time 1 Touch CLEAR EXAMPLE To defrost two pounds of ground beef use the PROGRAMMED DEFROST cycle for 9 minutes 2 Touch PROGRAMMED DEFROST 0 will show in the display window 1 Touch CLEAR 3 Setthe defrostina time by following the Programmed 2 Touch PROGRAMMED Defrosting Chart on Pages 22 through 25 DEFROST The display window will show 0 4 Touch START The oven will begin and the time will begin counting down in the display window tone will sound when the time is over and the o
28. ime well spent to learn how to use all of the features Advice on the use and care of Sears appliances is always available at your nearest Sears store When seeking information be sure you have the complete model number which is located on the plastic label See below for its location MODEL NUMBER To make a request for service information or replacement of parts Sears will require the complete model number of your microwave oven The number is on the cavity front You must open the door to see the number The number will look like this 566 8000000 Model Number Label IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance 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 This appliance 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 plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or Sears Service Department if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly arounded A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is e
29. imple 2 step setting of the oven with convenience cooking and or reheating in mind To set simply touch the QUICK ON pad and touch a number pad from 1 to 9 The oven starts instantly Touch CLEAR and beep tone will sound The CLEAR erases all previous settings Touch QUICK ON 0 will show in the display window Touch a number single digit 1 9 for desired cooking time in minutes The oven will begin to cook on HI power and the display window will show the time counting down in minutes and seconds A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for two seconds when the cooking time is completed The oven will automatically shut off NOTE To stir or rearrange food during cooking simply open the door stir or rearrange and close the door Touch START The oven will automatically continue to count down the remaining amount of time left in the display window EXAMPLE To reheat 1 cup of coffee you would use HI power for 1 minute To do this follow these steps 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch QUICK ON 3 Touch 1 The oven begins to cook and the time will begin to count down in the display window 4 A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for two seconds when the 1 minute is over The oven will automatically shut off 13 14 QUICK START REHEATING GUIDE This guide shows the food items and
30. inch from the side walls of oven wooD Wooden bowls and boards will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack OTHER Avoid using brown paper and cracked flawed or chipped utensils including ovenproof glassware CAUTION Do not use metal ties on any paper or plastic bags the ties become hot and could cause a fire CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry This should be done on a weekly basis more often if needed Never use rough powders or pads The inside oven top stirrer shield can be gently wiped in place Excessive oil spatters on the inside top stirrer shield will be difficult to remove if left for many days Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon REMOVABLE PARTS The following parts may be removed as described They should be washed in warm not hot water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth Once they are clean rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth Never use rough cleaning powders steel wool or rough cleaning pads After each use of the temperature probe it must be removed from the socket Use pot holder as the wire plug and sensor sections may be hot Wipe food or liquid from the sensor with a soft damp cloth The glass tray may be removed for cleaning at the sink Wipe up spillovers with a paper towel or cloth before removal of the tray
31. ing time Breast Under 4 lbs 3 to 4 min per lb 20 min Tum over once and shield warm areas Drumsticks 1 to 1 1 2 lbs 4 to 5 min per lb 15 20 min Turn over once and shield warm areas Separate pieces when partially thawed Roast boneless 2 to 4 lbs 2 1 2 to 3 min per lb 10 min Remove from foil pan Cover with waxed paper before defrosting E M MM CORNISH HENS Whole 2 1 to 1 1 2 lbs ea 6 to 8 min per lb 20 min Turn over once and shield warm areas Immerse in cold water for standing ER time Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle 26 MULTI STAGE COOKING Two Stage cooking allows you to set the oven to cook in one stage at a certain power level for a chosen time or temperature and then in a second stage at a different power level for a chosen time or temperature The cooking process can be set for three memory stages when Programmed Defrost is included as the first stage The stages are set before cooking and will follow automatically when oven is started 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL The display window will show 0 or F 3 Touch the correct numbers for the time or tempera ture of the first cooking stage 4 Touch POWER CONTROL The display window will show 5 Touch the correct numbers for the cooking power level of the first cooking stage
32. ing down the preset delay time the oven will cook for the chosen cooking time 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME Oo Touch the correct numbers for the required delay time 4 Touch POWER CONTROL 5 Touch 0 power level 0 6 Touch MEMORY RECALL 7 Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL 8 Touch the correct numbers for the required cooking time or food temperature 9 Touch POWER CONTROL 10 Touch the correct numbers for desired cooking power level 11 Touch START NOTE A preset delay time must be no more than 99 minutes and 99 seconds 27 28 UTENSILS MATERIALS TO USE IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN OVENPROOF GLASS Ovenware treated for high intensity heat such as utility dishes bread dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trimming CHINA Bowls cups serving pieces plates and platters without metallic trimming POTTERY Dishes cups mugs and serving pieces without metallic trimming PLASTIC Plastic wrap may be used as a cover Lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides The dish should be deep enough so that plastic wrap will not touch the food As the food heats it may cause the wrap to melt wherever it touches the food Plastic dishes cups semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags are usable for short time cooking Use with care as some softening of the plastic may occur with heat from the food PAPER Paper towe
33. kg 4 to 6 min Crab legs 8 to 10 oz 4 to 6 min Crabmeat 6 oz 3 to 4 min 5 min 5 min Defrost in package on dish Turn over once After defrosting carefully separate fillets under cold water Defrost in package on dish After defrosting carefully separate steaks under cold running water Turn over once Use a shallow dish the shape of the fish determines size Cover the head with aluminum foil Turn over once The fish should be icy when removed from the oven Finish thawing while standing at room temperature Remove from package to baking dish Use a glass baking dish Break the legs apart and turn over once Defrost in package on dish Break apart and turn over once Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART Cont d CUT AND WEIGHT Shrimp Remove from package to dish 1 ib 2 to 3 min 5 min Spread loosely in baking dish and rearrange during thawing as necessary STANDING TIME DEFROSTING TIME DIRECTIONS Scallops Defrost in package if in block spread 1 Ib 4 to 6 min 5 min out on baking dish if in pieces Turn over and rearrange during thawin as necessary Oysters Remove from package to dish 12 oz 2 to 3 min 5 min Turn over and rearrange during thawin as necessary MEAT BEEF Ground beef 1 ib 4 to 4 1 2 min 5 min Turn over 2 lbs 8 to 9
34. l circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit Step 4 When your microwave oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the numbers in the display window will show 0 00 plus the hours and minutes that have elapsed since the oven was plugged in or the power was restored This means that the TIME OF DAY clock must be set Refer to Setting Time of Day below NOTE Ifyour oven does not operate properly unplug the oven from the 120 volt 60Hz household outlet and then plug it back in This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120 volt 60 Hz AC circuit SETTING TIME OF DAY s Touch CLEAR Touch TIME OF DAY Touch numbers indicating the correct time Touch TIME OF DAY This is also explained in the Easy Use Chart Time of Day Section on Page 10 NOTE DO NOT INSTALL YOUR OVEN OVER RANGE COOKTOP OR OTHER HEAT l PRODUCING APPLIANCE OR DAMAGE TO THE OVEN MAY RESULT Under Cabinet Countertop When one side is installed flush to the wall the opposite side or top must be open DIMENSIONS Height 11 3 4 Width 21 5 8 Depth 13 1 8 Weight 39 Ibs un T T NAMES OF OVEN PARTS Easy Clean See Through Painted Cavity Door Safety Interlock System Oven Control Panel Glass Tray 4
35. ls waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates are usable UTENSIL TEST A simple way to find out if a utensil can be used for microwave cooking is to place it empty on the cooking tray Close the door and set the time to 30 seconds 1 2 minute Then touch START If the utensil is warm at the end of this time it should not be used for microwave cooking CAUTION Always make sure that closed utensils are opened and plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items are pierced before cooking Tightly closed utensils could explode MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN METAL UTENSILS Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal shields the food from microwave energy on the bottom and on the sides causing uneven cooking results Metal utensils will also cause arcing and can damage the micro wave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc should not be used The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the dish CENTURA TABLEWARE Corning Glass does not recommend the use of its Cen tura tableware or Corelle closed handle cups for micro wave cooking ALUMINUM FOIL Large sheets or pieces of aluminum foil should be avoided because they will hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing However smaller pieces may be used to cover areas such as poultry legs and wings Any aluminum foil used should be at least 1
36. mply unplug the oven and then plug it back in QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS conrra FOODS Q What is wrong when baked foods have a hard dry brown spot A A hard dry brown spot shows overcooking Shorten the cooking or reheating time Q Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking it CAUTION Never microwave eggs in the shell Q Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking A Egas dry out if they are overcooked Though the same recipe is used each time one may need to vary the cooking time for one of these reasons Eggs vary in size Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time The shapes of utensils vary thereby making it necessary to vary the cooking time Eggs continue cooking during standing time Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven A Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 Microwave popping devices designed specifically for this type of microwave cooking or 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT AND DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED IF CORN FAILS TO POP
37. onal cooking the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time More time is needed to cook food just taken out of a refrigerator versus food at a room temperature BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself If your microwave oven fails to work properly locate the operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem If the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest Sears Service Center Sears Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements PROBLEM Arcing or Sparking Incorrect Time of Day Unevenly Cooked Foods Overcooked Foods Undercooked Foods Improper Defrosting SOLUTION Is power cord plugged in Is door closed Cooking time not set Temperature not set or probe not plugged in Use approved cookware only Properly position temperature probe Do not operate with oven empty Reset time of day Is temperature probe properly plugged in Supplied glass tray must be used Turn or stir food Completely defrost food Use correct time cooking power level Use correct temp control setting Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted 33 34 SEARS SERVICE WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears Service is nationwide Your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven has added value
38. or cooking power See Pages 26 and 27 for more detailed level instructions 11 Touch START NOTE A preset delay time must be no more than 99 minutes and 99 seconds See Page 27 for more detailed instructions rh 7 Touch START NOTE It is not necessary to touch POWER CONTROL when cooking with the highest power HI To set HI POWER Cooking skip steps 5 and 6 above See Page 20 for more detailed instructions PROGRAMMED DEFROST To set 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch PROGRAMMED DEFROST 3 Touch numbers for desired defrost time 4 Touch START See Pages 21 thru 25 for more detailed instructions HOLD WARM To set 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch HOLD WARM 3 Set for desired cooking cycle follow ing suitable operating instructions 4 Touch START See Page 12 for more detailed instructions RECALL AND CHANGE OF SETTINGS To Recall a Setting To recall check a setting before you start the oven follow the directions below To check the setting for a given stage touch MEMORY RECALL one or more times until the correct stage light and indicator light turns on The set TIME or TEMP CONTROL for that stage will show in the display window To check the cooking power level touch POWER CONTROL To recall check a setting while the oven is operating follow the directions below To check settings while the oven is operating touch the desi
39. r setting is chosen 6 Touch START The oven begins to cook and the display window will show the time counting down in minutes and seconds A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for two seconds when the cooking time is completed The oven will automatically shut off EXAMPLE To warm 6 dough nuts you would use power level 80 REHEAT for 45 seconds To do this follow these six steps 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME 3 Set 45 seconds by touching 4 and then 5 45 will show in the display window 4 Touch POWER CONTROL The display window will show HI 5 Choose the 80 REHEAT setting by touching the num bers 8 and 0 The display window will show 80 This means the oven is cooking at power level 80 6 Touch START The oven begins to cook and the time will begin to count down in the display window A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for 2 seconds when the 45 seconds are over The oven will automatically shut off NOTE If you want to keep the food warm after finishing the cooking cycle you can use Hold Warm feature For detailed in structions on using Hold Warm feature see page 12 Soka State Kenmore TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED COOKING The temperature probe is used to judge doneness when cooking or reheating food Set the desired food
40. red pad to recall the setting for the operating stage To recall a future stage touch STOP follow the directions above for recalling checking a setting before starting the oven and then touch START to continue cooking To recall TIME OF DAY while the oven is running touch TIME OF DAY It will show momentarily in the display window To check the cooking power level during cooking touch POWER CONTROL Power level will show momentarily in the display window To Change a Setting Recall the setting to be changed by following the directions above and make the change as follows 9 Touch STOP sc etes peices The oven will stop cooking e Touch TIME Then touch 0 until only one 0 shows in the display window Set the cooking time e Touch TEMP CONTROL Set food temperature e Touch POWER CONTROL Set cooking power level To reset to HI set 99 maximum power 11 12 REGULAR TIMER Your oven also has a timer that can be used for noncooking functions When used as a regular timer the oven is not running The time is simply counting down in the display window with no cooking or heating in the oven A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window when the time is over For settings of this timer see Easy Use Chart Timer Section on page 10 CHILD LOCK OUT Your oven has a Child Lock Out feature to prevent a playful or accid
41. some special notes for reheating with Quick Start feature Touch CLEAR touch QUICK ON touch numbers from 1 to 9 for minutes of heating BEVERAGES Water Based Milk Based Broth based soups Cream based soups Sandwich Cooked pizza 10 inches cut in 8 portions Casseroles MEAT Sliced thin Sliced thick Barbecued beef chili stews hash etc Hamburgers Meat loaf slices Sausage patties POULTRY Chicken pieces Creamed chicken Chicken turkey sliced SEAFOOD Shrimp crab or scallops in sauce frozen Seafood or fish casseroles frozen SIDE DISHES Rice Pasta Vegetables frozen in pouch Mashed potatoes instant Canned vegetables Pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup 2 cups 1 cup 2 cups 10 oz can 10 oz can 1 2 2 wedges 4 wedges whole 1 gt 4 cups 3 5 V 1 thick 16 oz can 1 serving 2 serving 4 serving 10 3 5 6 oz 16 oz 4 cup 1 2 cups 10 12 oz 4 servings 3 oz packet 8 oz 15 oz 17 oz oz Amount Time 1 2 min 3 4 min 2 min 3 min 3 4 min 4 5 min 1 min 2 min 2 3 min 4 5 min 5 7 min 1 min 2 min 4 5 min 1 min 2 3 min 4 5 min 1 min 1 2 min 2 3 min 4 6 min 3 4 min 1 2 min 4 6 min 5 7 min 1 min 2 min 5 8 min 5 7 min 1 2 min 2 3 min 3 4 min 6 7 min Special Notes Hea
42. t 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 IMPORTANT FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN e The oven must be level The glass tray must be in the oven during cooking Place the cookware gently on the glass tray and handle the tray carefully to avoid possible breakage When a browning dish is used the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 in above cooking tray Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish Incorrect usage may cause the glass tray to break The oven should be thoroughly checked by a trained service technician should it be dropped or damaged before it is operated again The electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way e The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power remains off when the door is opened DO NOT try to defeat these switches DON TS DO NOT INSTALL YOUR OVEN OVER A RANGE COOKTOP OR OTHER HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCE OR DAMAGE TO THE OVEN MAY RESULT e DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open e DO NOT run the oven empty without food in it DO NOT cook bacon directly on the glass tray to avoid excessive local heating of the glass tra
43. t uncovered Use 6 8 ounce cup Use 1 4 quart casserole Cover Use 1 4 quart casserole Cover Place on paper plate or towels Place on paper towels or paper plate or leave in uncovered cardboard box points toward center Cover Stir once Heat on microproof plate covered with waxed paper Place in microproof dish Cover Stir half way through cooking time Place on microproof plate Cover with paper towel Turn over once Heat on microproof plate Cover with waxed paper If fried cover with paper towel Cover Stir once Heat on microproof plate Cover with waxed paper Slit pouch and place on microproof plate Flex pouch to mix halfway through cooking time Remove from package to 1 quart microproof casserole Cover Stir once during cooking Heat in microproof casserole covered tightly with plastic wrap Slit pouch Place on microproof plate Flex half way through cooking time to mix Follow package directions Reduce liquid by 1 tablespoon Use 4 cup microproof casserole covered Stir once Follow package directions Stir once Use 4 cup glass measure COOKING GUIDE FOR MULTI POWER SETTINGS The Multi Power feature lets you cook at the best power level for the food being cooked Cooking directions can be found in the cookbook POWER POWER x MICROWAVE LEVEL SETTINGS EXAMPLES OUTPUT POWER 10 WARM Softening cream cheese 145
44. tem perature with the TEMP CONTROL and the desired power level with the POWER CONTROL When Hold Warm is set after completing the cooking cycle the oven will hold the food warm up to 100 minutes TEMPERATURE SETTING amp DISPLAY TEMPERATURE Temperature from 115 F to 185 can be chosen and set in the oven The temperature should be set in five degree increments The display window will show the rise in food temperature in five degree increments For example when a temperature of 125 F is set the display window will show the temperature as it rises from 115 F to 120 F and then to 125 F The lowest tempera ture number that can be displayed is 115 F Therefore even though the food may be less than 115 F the display will remain at 115 F until the food is heated to above 115 F Plug 0 4 Socket Sensitive Area P d i Temperature Probe Temperature Probe Sensor DEFINITIONS TEMPERATURE PROBE SENSOR The pointed metal portion of the probe which is placed into the food SENSITIVE AREA OF SENSOR The first inch or tip of the temperature probe sensor PLUG The end of the temperature probe that is plugged into the oven socket SOCKET The outlet on the side of the oven wall CAUTION Do not plug the pointed end of the temperature probe into the socket DISPLAY WINDOW Show the cooking temperature rising as the food is cooking Chosen temperature may be seen during cooking by touching TEMP CONTR
45. that the oven will always operate at full power unless you set a lower power 1 Place the temperature probe into the food with the first inch of the sensor in the center of the food The probe should be in a level direction or on an angle as shown It should NOT be put in from the top 7 Choose the power control setting you desire and touch the corresponding numbers For example if the recipe should call for cooking at the 70 ROAST setting you would touch numbers 7 and 0 When you touch 7 and 0 the display window will show 70 This means that in the 70 ROAST setting the oven is at power level 70 NOTE You do not need to touch POWER CONTROL when you are cooking with HI max power To set HI POWER Cooking skip steps 6 and 7 above However if POWER CONTROL 2 Plug the temperature probe into the socket on the side of the oven CAUTION Do not plug the pointed end of the temperature probe into the socket 3 Touch CLEAR Touch TEMP CONTROL F will show in the display window Choose the food temperature and touch the corresponding numbers For example if the recipe calls for doneness at 165 F you would touch num bers 1 6 and 5 When you touch 165 the display window will show 165F If the temperature probe is not plugged into the socket the oven will not start is touched the word w
46. ven will automatically shut off NOTE If you plan to use additional cooking stages immediately following Programmed Defrost cycles you must allow for standing time as recommended on the Programmed Defrosting Charts on pages 22 through 25 This can be accomplished as follows 1 Touch PROGRAMMED DEFROST and enter the defrosting time Touch MEMORY RECALL 3 Set9 minutes by touching 9 Touch TIME 0 and 0 900 will show in Enter standing time per charts the display window pages 22 thru 25 Touch POWER CONTROL Enter 0 Touch MEMORY RECALL Set the next cooking stage per cookbook or USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Poe re ngo nm The cooking process can be set for up to 3 stages when Programmed Defrost is one of the stages 4 Touch START The oven will begin to operate and time will begin to count downin the dis play window A tone will sound and the word End will show in the display window for two seconds when time is over and the oven will automatically shut off 21 22 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART The defrosting times in this chart have been made available specifically for use with the Programmed Defrost feature PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS e For best results remove fish seafood meat poultry from its original paper or plastic closed package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which c
47. xercised in thier use If along cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and 3 the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally The electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way NOTE This oven draws a 12 ampere electrical current on 120 volts PROPERLY POLARIZED AND GROUNDED OUTLET Three Pronged Grounding Plug INSTALLATION Your new microwave oven can be placed in several convenient locations If you want your microwave oven installed under the cabinet or mounted on wall Sears Kenmore mounting kits Stock Nos 22 84196 under cabinet and or 22 84297 wall mounting are so id separately Contact your Sears store or the catalog Install your oven by following these four simple steps for countertop use Step 1 Remove all packing material and accessories Step 2 Place the oven in the level location of your choice but make sure that inlet and or outlet openings which are located at the rear and bottom of the oven are not blocked Blocking the inlet and or outlet openings can damage the oven Step 3 Plug your oven into a Standard 120 volt 60 Hz household outlet Be sure the electrica
48. y e DO NOT leave the temperature probe unplugged in the cavity when operating the oven e DO NOT let the temperature probe touch the side walls glass tray or door of the cavity when in use e DO NOT plug the pointed end of the temperature probe into the socket inside the cavity e DO NOT use the temperature probe in a regular oven This probe is designed for microwave oven only e DO NOT store burnable material such as food in your microwave oven e DO NOT heat any types of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause persorial injury e DO NOT heat small necked containers such as syrup bottles in the microwave oven e DO NOT use this microwave oven for commercial purposes This Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is made for household use only SAFETY CERTIFICATION The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U S Department of Health and Human Services IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING _ 1 reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX CESSIVE MICROW
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