Kenmore 721.80862 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time Always allow food to stand after cooking Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes i2. Use this safety feature to lock the control panel CLOCK when you are cleaning the oven or so that children When your microwave oven is first plugged in or cannot use the oven unsupervised after a power failure the Display will show PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set 1 77 will show on the Display until you touch Clock m Z G 1 I To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows 1 O Time of day STOP CLEAR Example for 10 30 AM Touch Display Shows O STOP CLEAR ENTER TIME OF DAY Touch and hold until Locked appears in the display approximately 4 seconds TOUCH START 10 30 AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2 10 30 To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows TOUCH START 10 30 AM Touch and hold until Locked disappears in the display approximately 4 seconds 10 30 AM START a NOTE You can switch between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4 12 TIMER TIMER provides two modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy You can select KITCHEN TIMER LIGHT TIMER SET or CLEAR Example for Kitchen Timer Touch 1 O STOP CLEAR O TIMER Once for Timer Example for Light Timer Touch QO STOP CLEAR O TIMER Twice for Timer Display Shows Time of day KITCHEN TIMER ENTER TIME MIN amp SEC TOUCH AGAIN for LIGHT TIMER TOUCH START 3 00 KITCHEN TIMER and Time counting
3. 7 Auto Reheat Touch this button to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 8 Sure Simmer Touch this pad to simmer soups casseroles stews and other liquid foods 9 Auto Defrost Touch this button followed by Number Buttons to thaw frozen meat by weight 10 Soften Touch this button to soften ice cream cream cheese butter or frozen juice 11 Melt Touch this button to melt chocolate cheese butter or marshmallows 12 Hold Warm Touch this button to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Hold Warm can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle 13 Add Minute Touch this button to cook for 1 minute at 100 cook power or to add extra minutes at the set cook power to your cooking cycle 14 More Touch this button to add 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it 15 Less Touch this button to subtract 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it 16 Clock Touch this button to enter the time of day 17 Timer Touch this button to change the oven s default settings for Kitchen Timer Light Timer SET or CLEAR 18 Cook Time Touch this button followed by Number Buttons to set a cooking time 19 Power Touch this button after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Button to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or co
4. WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 TOUCH FOOD Auto Defrost Meat 1 Poultry 2 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Fish 3 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 Bread 4 1 to 1 0 45g to 450g Weight conversion table You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT WEIGHT OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT 1 6 40 3 2 20 4 0 25 4 8 30 6 4 40 One Quarter Pound 8 0 50 9 6 60 11 2 10 12 0 15 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 One Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound ip m Z Q m 7 I AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Tum over Return remainder to oven Freeze in doughnut shape Place on the DEFROST PLATE Ground Beef separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Patties Depress center when freezing Round Steak Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Tenderloin steak Stew Beef Remo
5. Auto Reheat has preset cook powers for 5 4 food categories Casserole Rice Bacon and Hot categories Casserole Dinner Plate Soup Sauce Cereal Roll Muffin and Beverage Example for Rice Example for Casserole Touch Display Shows Touch Display Shows SELECT MENU 1 to 4 E SELECT MENU 1 to 5 SEE COOKIN AUTO SEE COOKING GUIDE enn a GUIDE CASSEROLE RICE SENSOR SENSOR Choose food category Choose food category TOUCH NUMBER CATEGORY BUTTON QUANTITY TOUCH NUMBER CATEGORY BUTTON QUANTITY Casserole Sensor 1 to 4 cups Casserole Sensor 1 to 4 cups Dinner Plate Sensor 1 to 2 Servings Soup Sauce Sensor 1 to 4 cups Rice Sensor 1 2 to 2 cups Roll Muff 7 TAT OA Slicds Roll Muffin 4 1 to 6 pieces Hot Cereal DEEN 1 to 2 cups The oven will cook food automatically by sensor The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system except Bacon and Hot Cereal system except Roll Muffin and Beverage When the cook time is over you will hear four When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed beeps and COOK END will be displayed HSITISNA 24 AUTO COOK TABLE OUCH NUMBER CATEGORY BUTTON DIRECTION AMOUNT Casserole Assemble the ingredients per the recipe 1 4 cups Sensor ina 1 2 quart casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Rice 2 Place rice and twice as much liquid 1 2 2 cups Sensor wat
6. a permanently connected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the Ensure proper ground equipment grounding terminal or lead on exists before use the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven HOW YOUR KENMORE ULTRA WAVE MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Magnetron T pesto Gems Gem Gu Gos j j Oven cavity i Metal floor Glass tray The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass tumtable 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 ene
7. are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get best defrost results 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH 4 BREAD Example for 1 2 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows 1 MEAT TOUCH 1 ps POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 BREAD TOUCH 4 MEAT ENTER WEIGHT 3 C 4 TOUCHSTART 2 1 2 LBS to enter the weight DEFROST and Time counting down NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle Operating Tips For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food
8. glass _ Cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces ee OUN To clean glass tray and support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily EE soiled areas use a mild NX cleanser and scouring sponge The glass tray c and support are dishwasher safe Glass tray To use of the metal rack The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time 1 Place rack securely in the four plastic supports Rack must not touch metal walls or back of microwave oven 2 Place equal amounts of food both above and below rack To avoid risk of property damage 1 Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven 2 Use the metal rack when cooking equal amounts of food at the same time 3 Do not use rack to pop popcorn 4 Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used m Z Q m A I 21 CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the chacoal filter Part No 5230W1A003A available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Grease filter Part N
9. ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table Example for quart of ice cream Touch Display Shows Time of day STOP CLEAR SELECT MENU 1 to 4 SEE COOKING GUIDE ICE CREAM TOUCH 1 to 3 The display will show ICE CREAM QUART once ICE CREAM and Time counting down When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed SOFTEN TABLE 26 Frozen juice lea Oro sucks Unwrap and place in microwavable container Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Place container in oven Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier Unwrap and place in microwavable Container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Remove top Place in oven Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate marshmallows or processed cheese food See the following table Example for 8 oz Chocolate Touch Q Display Shows Time of day STOP CLEAR SELECT MENU 1 to 4 SEE COOKING GUIDE CHOCOLATE TOUCH 1 to 2 The display will show CHOCOLATE 8 OZ once CHOCOLATE and Time counting down When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed MELT TABLE CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese Marshmallow
10. the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can move freely The turntable can move in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the Electrical connection Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 1 minute When the time is up the water should be heated Testing your dinnerware or cookware becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim 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
11. E HSI ISNA 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 29 5 Replace the bulb with a candelabra base 35 watt bulb Part No 6912A40002D available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME m Z G 1 I 6 Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 30 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 doneness and if necessary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be re heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to heat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape
12. Kenmore E L I T ULTRA WAVE Microwave Hood Combinatio Use are Gul tt Wie IF HSI ISNA t IL o gt Z O re P N 3828W5A4220 3828W5A4220 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www sears com m Z G 7 I Table of Contents Waran y oeir e n a a 2 Sears Service sisdedvintescessvessVdeuvveveceosivessvesdvenseees 3 Microwave Oven Safety sssnssserusrrnenersereens 4 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ssssssssnssssnnnnnsensennnnenuenneennene T How your kenmore ULTRA WAVE microwave hood combination works T Radio interference iai ia T Testing your microwave OVEN esseere 8 Testing your dinnerware or cookware 8 Operating safety precautions 8 Electrical connection wecic ts nasedasasncesaduupantavcenaens 8 Microwave oven features 00 cece eeeeee ees 9 Control panel features cccccsccsscesseesseesnee 10 Using Your Microwave Oven c cceseeeeees 12 Audible Signals s taicasndanstccahesee ceauseastneaecouseanes 12 Interrupting COOkiINg ssssesesrenrereererreresrrene 12 OOCK ana aa A 12 OnI LOCK orane eon st ra a 12 BNA tr E I E E TE cita a E ai anes 13 COOKIOD LONE ea aca a sa 14 Exhaust Fan ck civesianedeauneteatscansinadeaauassd etisciinds 14 Ada MINUTE cai a 14 PISA COOKING sinais ees iaaa anaa Tia 15 Multi stage Cooking 15 Microwave Power Levels ccccscceeeeee es 16 AJO DEM
13. OKING TIMES PROBLEM Food is not cooked e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your enough electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on Page 16 The display shows a time The oven door is not closed completely counting down but the oven You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel the is not cooking Kitchen Timer 34 GLASS TRAY PROBLEM The glass tray will not e The glass tray is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting move firmly on the center hub The support is not operating correctly Remove the glass tray and restart the oven If the hub still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM You do not hear You have not entered the correct command the programming or end of cycle tone DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM m Z Q m 1 I The display is flashing There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Clock section on Page 12 If none of these items are causing your problem call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME 39
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15. a simmer time and your oven will bring your food to a boil and then simmer it for the time you specify NOTES You cannot change the cook power or doneness for Sure Simmer This function uses the sensor The sensor needs 2 minutes 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure If you start Sure Simmer during the warm up microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm When cooking vegetables increase amount of water to 1 4 to 1 2 cup 60 to 125ml Cover dish with a hard lid i e the lid that comes with the dish or a dinner plate Do not use plastic wrap Touch Display Shows Place the food in the oven and close the door CD SURE SIMMER R ENTER COOKING TIME 3 LAOCIO 3 0 0 0 Touch Number buttons to enter the simmer time Example for 30 minutes TOUCH START 30 00 C SURE SIMMER STAR The oven will bring the food to a boil The food will then simmer for the time you set When simmering foods like pasta use a container that can hold enough water to cover the food completely when cooking such as a 3 quart 12 cup casserole with a lid When cooking pasta or noodles add 1 tbsp 15ml oil to the water before boiling Use the following method Place container with water in the oven and follow steps 2 4 setting the simmer time at 1 second At the end of the signal place the food in the water and stir until completely covered by water Cov
16. and Time counting down NOTE After use of cook function fan will run for 1 minute to cool if it senses too much heat MULTI STAGE COOKING For best results some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 3 stages Example for 2 stage cook cycle Touch de O Cook TIME 2 CX XI 3 00 to set a 3 minute cook time for the first stage to set an 80 cook power for the first stage O COOK TIME 6 CI XD 700 to seta minute cook time for the second stage to set a 50 cook power for the second stage STAR Display Shows TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME TOUCH START or POWER 3 00 P 100 ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 3 00 P 100 HSI ISNA TOUCH START 3 00 P 80 TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME TOUCH START or POWER 7 00 P 100 ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 7 00 P 100 TOUCH START 7 00 P 50 TIME COOK 3 00 P 80 and Time counting down 10 When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cock stage 15 NAPIN E MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power powers The lower the cook power the slower the Follow recipe or food package instructions if available cooking Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of
17. ast level until you select the fan speed level 2 C Touch until Level 4 3 Q a Turn off fan when desired LEVEL 1 VENT FAN LEVEL 4 VENT FAN OFF VENT FAN NOTE f the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 5 setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the button will not turn the fan off mae 14 ADD MINUTE A time saving button this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START Example for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows 1 Time of day STOP CLEAR TIME COOK 2 00 P 100 and Time counting down NOTE Each time you touch ADD MINUTE it will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds ness Twice MINUTE TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power For best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH 100 power Refer to the Microwave Power Levels Table on page 16 for more information NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at HIGH 100 power Example for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch Display Shows TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME TOUCH START or POWER 5 30 P 100 ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 5 30 P 100 TOUCH START 5 30 P 80 TIME COOK 5 30 P 80
18. down Display Shows Time of day LIGHT TIMER TO SET LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 1 TO CLEAR LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 2 LIGHT TIMER ENTER TIME OF DAY for LIGHT ON TOUCH START 11 30 AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2 11 30 TOUCH START 11 30 PM Example for Light Timer Touch Display Shows LIGHT TIMER ENTER TIME OF DAY for LIGHT OFF TOUCH START 4 30 AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2 4 30 TOUCH START 4 30 AM The display will show LIGHT TIMER SET once and then Time of day will be appeared NOTE To clear light timer touch TIMER button twice and touch 2 button once The display will show LIGHT TIMER CLEAR once and then Time of day will be appeared TIMER FUNCTION TABLE TIMER NUMBER BUTTON OPTION BUTTON RESULT Once Kitchen Timer food Time Counting Down Light Set Twice Light Timer Light Clear 13 JOEPIE m Z G m a I COOKTOP LIGHT The button right of the control panel controls the cooktop light Example for Light HIGH Touch Display Shows gt The display will show HIGH NIGHT OFF HIGH LIGHT once once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light The display will show 2 Cl OFF LIGHT once HiGH NIGHT OFF To turn off touch button once or twice depending on light setting EXHAUST FAN The button right of the control panel controls the 5 speed exhaust fan Example for exhaust fan speed to level 4 Touch Display Shows i O a This shows the l
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20. er Repeat steps 2 4 setting the simmer time you want Changing instructions you can change the simmering time while simmering by repeating steps 2 3 and 4 21 JOEPIE m Z G 7 I Using Sensor Cooking SENSOR COOKING SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels 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 heat time For best results by Sensor following these recommendations Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid Do not open the door or touch the STOP CLEAR key during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps twice 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 SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic covers The
21. er chicken or vegetable stock in a 2 quart Use medium or microwave dish long grain rice Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook instant rice After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes according to Stir for fluffier rice directions on the package Bacon 3 Place bacon strips on a microwave 2 4 slices bacon rack for best results Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available Hot Cereal 4 Prepare as directed on package and cook 1 6 servings Stir well before eating Use only instant hot cereal AUTO REHEAT TABLE TOUCH NUMBER CATEGORY BUTTON DIRECTION AMOUNT Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole 1 4 cups Sensor with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Dinner Plate Place on a low plate 1 2 servings Sensor Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole 1 4 cups Sensor Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes HSI ISNA Roll Muffin Remove from display package and place on a plate 1 6 pieces 2 3 oz each fresh Beverage Use a wide mouth mug Do not cover 1 2 cups Remove from display package and place on a plate 240 ml per cup Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved 29 m Z G 7 I SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter
22. er coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m Z Q m 1 I PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is door open since open door operation can particularly important that the oven door close result in harmful exposure to microwave properly and that there is no damage to the energy Itis important not to defeat or tamper 1 Door bent with the safety interlocks 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner d The oven should not be adjusted
23. for private household purposes WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 For service call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate at the upper side of cavity front in your Microwave oven Also record the other information shown below Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Sears Service Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 professional repair sp
24. full cook power The following table gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT 100 of full power Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat 9 90 of full power Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power 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 6 60 of full power Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 4 40 of full power Melting chocolate Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Manually defrosting foods such as bread fish Defrost meats poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Low e Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit 16 AUTO DEFROST Four 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
25. he rack or under the rack In the case of popping microwave popcorn with rack that can cause the fire or damage to your microwave oven Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the glass tray to move in either direction sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results No If you remove or move the glass tray you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the glass tray You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 3 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The glass tray moves from side to side depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additi
26. ly the cooks for more even cooking It must be in the following is a list of the oven s basic features oven during operation for best cooking results 1 Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents 6 Cooktop Light microwaves from escaping Itis designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 2 Model and Serial Number Plate amp Cooking Guide Label 7 Grease Filter See Caring for the filters section 8 Control Panel Touch the buttons on this panel to perform all functions 9 Cooking Rack Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time 1 Glass tray Defrost Plate 2 Support 3 Hub Use the DEFROST PLATE provided for complete defrosting The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge m Z Q m 1 I m Z G 7 I Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Button The following is a list of all the Command and Number Buttons located on the control panel For mo
27. ng dish Place in a microwavable baking dish SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place on 3 sheets of paper towel 19 JOEPIE DEFROSTING TIPS HOLD WARM m Z G 1 I e When using Auto Defrost the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it ina suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily 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 B
28. o 5230W2A004A Charcoal filter Part No 5230W1A003A 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove grease filter slide each filter to the side Pull filter downward and push to the other side The m Z G 1 I 3 Push the right side lower part of the charcoal filter Remove the filter 3 Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filter with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filter will turn black or e 4 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 4 To replace grease filter slide filter in the frame slot on back side of the opening Push filter upward and push to front side to lock into place 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 28 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 3 Replace bulb with candelabra base 35 watt bulb Part No 6912A40002D available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOM
29. oking speed 20 Number Buttons Touch number buttons to enter cooking times cook powers quantities weights or food categories 21 START Touch this button to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START 22 STOP Clear Touch this button to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display 23 Fan SB On Off Touch this button to turn the fan on or off 24 Fan 85 5 Speed Touch this button to choose one of 5 fan speeds 25 Light gt Touch this button to tum the light on high night or off NOTE If you try to enter incorrect instructions you will not hear any tones Touch STOP CLEAR and re enter the instructions va m Z Q m 1 I Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating INTERRUPTING COOKING each function Please read these instructions carefully You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening AUDIBLE SIGNALS the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch STOP Clear Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle CHILD LOCK
30. onal time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven 33 m Z Q m A I Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things 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 Nothing works The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements section on page 6 and the Electrical connection section on Page 8 A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has had a power failure The microwave oven will You are using the oven as a timer Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel the Kitchen not run Timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch STOP CLEAR to cancel that operation m Z G O I CO
31. ontainer not more than 1 4 in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than 34 in 1 9 cm Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 14 in 64 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization 32 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS CONT Removing the rack e When popping commercially packaged popcorn Remove the rack from the oven Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on t
32. or repaired residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Electrical requirements A DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Observe all governing codes and X Plug into a grounded 3 prong ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only outlet Do not remove ground 20 amp fused electrical supply is prong Do not use an adapter required A time delay fuse is recommended y seno eme HSIISNA Failure to follow these It is recommended that a separate circuit instructions can result in death serving only this appliance be provided fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances WARNING Improper use of the The microwave oven must be grounded grounding can result in a risk of electric In the event of an electrical short circuit shock grounding reduces the risk of electric Consult a qualified electrician or shock by providing an escape wire for the serviceman if the grounding instructions electric current The microwave oven is are not completely understood or if doubt equipped with a cord having a grounding exists as to whether the microwave oven wire with a grounding plug The plug must is properly grounded be plugged into an outlet that is properly Do not use an extension cord If the power installed and grounded supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For
33. our safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow immediately instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some p
34. over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with up to 6 Ibs aluminum foil Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Steaks Separate and rearrange Whole Turn over SHELLFISH Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Shrimp Separate and rearrange Scallops Separate and rearrange Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP Bagel BREAD Turn over and rearrange Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread Place chicken breast side up on the DEFROST PLATE Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on the DEFROST PLATE Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on the DEFROST PLATE Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on the DEFROST PLATE Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baki
35. part approx After cooking allow to stand for 5 minutes 8 to 10 oz each Fresh Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables 1 4 cups Vegetable Place in an appropriately sized microwave container Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 cups 2 tablespoons 3 4 cups 4 tablespoons Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes HSI ISNA Remove from package rinse off frost under running water Place in an appropriately sized microwave container 1 4 cups Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 cups 2 tablespoons 3 4 cups 4 tablespoons Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from the outer display can 1 4 cups Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Frozen Entree Remove from outer display package Slit cover 10 to 21 oz If not in microwave safe container place on a plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Vegetable 23 AUTO COOK AUTO REHEAT Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave Auto Reheat lets you heat foods without selecting prepared foods without selecting cooking times and cooking times and power levels power levels Auto Cook has preset cook powers for
36. poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying 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 Microwave oven features y f H H RR a Your microwave oven is designed to make your 4 Vent Grille cooking experience as enjoyable and productive 5 Glass tray The glass tray moves food as it as possible To get you up and running quick
37. re information on these features see the Using your microwave oven section Smari Touch Sensor SOOO Rec eo OF POPCORN VEGETABLE AUG SURE SOFTEN HOLD Brock Coo START O ME 5 PEED COOK SIMMER WARM Ti O 00 CODOCO E lis we FROZEN Aio AUD ADE y Potato ENTREE REMEAS DEROSE Mer Minuit LESS TIMER POWER G STOP CLEAR HIGH NIGHT OFF D 4 ag Smart Toudh Sensor POPCORN VEGETABLE AUTO SURE HOLD Cook Simmer SOFTEN jan MORE FROFEN AUO AUNG App POTATO ENTREE REHEAT DEFROST MELT MINUTE LOSS O o 0 q amp do 48 20 21 23 es ON OFF CLOCK TRUE 1 START Co SSD ema WAVE OVO o gt O o e Ne eee Ther Power 6 0 Stop CLEAR HiGh NicHT OFF aD 49 22 24 Q 1 Display The display includes a clock and 4 Vegetable Touch this button to cook vegetables indicators to tell you time of day cooking time without entering a cook time or power settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions selected 5 Frozen Entree Touch this button to cook a 10 to 21 ounce frozen entree without entering a 2 Popcorn Touch this button to pop popcorn with cook time or power the sensor feature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount 6 Auto Cook Touch this button to cook of humidity it detects from the popcorn microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 3 Potato Touch this button to cook potatoes without entering a cook time or power 10
38. reak apart and remove food as required 20 You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use Hold Warm by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example for hold warm Touch 1 CD Display Shows HOLD WARM TOUCH START HOLD WARM TART At the end of the hold warm four tones will sound To make Hold Warm automatically follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch HOLD WARM before touching START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones Hold Warm will come on while the oven continues to run You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto Defrost Cook or multi cycle cooking NOTES Hold Warm operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Opening the oven door cancels Hold Warm Close the door and touch Hold Warm then touch START if additional Hold Warm time is desired Food cooked covered should be covered during Hold Warm Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Hold Warm Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Hold Warm Do not use more than one complete Hold Warm cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time SURE SIMMER Your microwave oven lets you simmer soups casseroles stews and other liquid foods All you do is set
39. rgy ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System gives you better microwave cooking performance for defrosting cooking and reheating foods quickly and uniformly The ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System is proven technology that delivers a constant stream of microwave power true high medium and low power Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equioment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only To achieve a 0 power level ina conventional microwave oven the oven operates 70 of the time at HIGH power and 30 of the time OFF The ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System delivers power continuously to defrost more evenly and minimize overcooking of food and messy food spatters Sensor Cooking The ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System fea tures Sensor Cooking functions A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking For the best cooking results Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking S
40. roducts such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend 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 f 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 cavi
41. s 1372 Of 3 sticks Unwrap and place in microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting 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 Use processed cheese food only Cut into cubes Place in a single layer in microwavable container Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Large or miniature marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean cloth Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with ES some lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft NI cloth with spray
42. t can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes m Z Q m A I 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 When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum 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 If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines 31 NEPI E Using aluminum foil cont e Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the c
43. tir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits HSI ISNA m Z G 2 I Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot do not use it some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy Operating safety precautions Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming
44. ty for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can bum off the pad and touch electrical parts involving 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 This will cause overheating of the oven Liquids such as wat
45. ve thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Pot Roast Chuck Roast HSIISNA Rib Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish stew Return remainder to oven Chops MEAT Separate and rearrange Place on the DEFROST PLATE 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick separate and rearrange Place on the DEFROST PLATE Hot Dogs separate and rearrange Place on the DEFROST PLATE Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Spareribs Country style Ribs e Separate and rearrange Place on the DEFROST PLATE inks sausage Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Tum over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE aluminum foil Loin Roast Boneless 18 AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast up to 6 Ibs side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Cut up Separate pieces and rearrange Turn
46. y can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results 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 22 POTATO EXAMPLE Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Example for potato Touch Display Shows e Time of day STOP CLEAR 2 POTATO POTATO SENSOR When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS pads all of the sensor cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it SENSOR COOKING TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged 3 0 3 5 oz microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time package For best results use fresh bag of popcorn Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable Before popping remove the rack from the oven refer to Page 32 Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray 1 4 medium around the edge at least one inch a
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