Kenmore 721.80602 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 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 e 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 e Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting e The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily 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 whe2. Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination Fo ey Use amp Care Guide ORES A E P en Campana ple Models Modelos 721 80602 721 80603 721 80604 721 80609 3828W5A8257 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www sears com HSITSNA t m Y gt O m Table of Contents Warranty ick eesti ees nahin 2 Microwave Oven Safety cccssssseeessssenenees 3 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 6 How your Kenmore microwave hood combination Works cccccceeeeeseeeetteeeeeeseeees 6 Radio interference seere 6 Testing your microwave Oven seeren 6 Testing your dinnerware or cookware 7 Operating safety precautions ccc 7 Electrical connection eee 7 Microwave oven features urere 8 Control panel features 9 Microwave Cooking TipS ccssssssseseees 11 Using Your Microwave Oven cceeeee 13 Audible Signals eerren 13 Setting time of day cece ceceeeeeeeeeseeereerees 13 Interrupting Cooking 13 Child LOCK aeisi eteesi nige ag hon 13 Favorites aonana dronintan kie Been AENEON Sa aeai 14 Kitchen TiMer ccccccccecsssecceecseeeesecssteeeesesees 14 Exhaust Faeton a eNi 14 Cooktop Lo soa a EE Eh 14 Turntable On Off cee ecceeeseeeeeeessteeeeeeeees 15 Express Defrost ccccccccceccsscesseseenueecenes 15 Time DEtrOSth cca seceersiatteueswdeiesogcbeunsay2ivaes ved 15 AO SO SOC cic c2es dint a e E 15 Timed COOKING cceccseeseeeseeee
3. Sears will supply a new magnetron free of charge Safety regulations however require the magnetron to be installed by Sears and you must pay the labor cost of installation 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 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously inju
4. seconds SENSOR COOK Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Power for 7 food categories Example To cook rice Touch Display Shows 1 Cook fo onc 2 7 6 KIL scrolls across display Choose food category CATEGORY SELECT MENU AMOUNT NUMBER Baked Potato 1 1 4ea Fresh Vegetable 2 1 4 cups Frozen Vegetable 3 Canned Vegetable Casserole Rice 1 4 cups 1 2 2 cups 10 21 ozs Frozen Entree The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed SENSOR REHEAT Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Power levels Example To reheat 2 slices of pizza Touch Display Shows Ge SELECT MENU ta ene i704 2 1 PIZZA SLE scrolls across display Choose food category SELECT MENU NUMBER Pizza slice 1 3 slices CATEGORY AMOUNT 1 Dinner plate 2 1 2 servings Soup Sauce 3 1 4 cups Casserole 4 1 4 cups The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed POULTRY The oven uses low power to cook poultry chicken wings chicken nuggets Spicy Chicken and Mexican Chicken recipes on page 25 See the following ta
5. 3 minutes Touch Display Shows Ki US CENTER TIRE IN FIN Timer AND Ser 7 FUI TI HTL START mt o LAA PLL NI 3 00 THIS in TEI R TIMER and time counting down 14 EXHAUST FAN The two pads on the bottom center of the control panel control the 5 speed exhaust fan Example To set exhaust fan speed to level 4 Display Shows Touch 1 amp On Off This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level amp LEVEL Y 5 Speed Touch until Level 4 amp FAN GFF On Off Turn off fan when desired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the es pad will not turn the fan off You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking COOKTOP LIGHT The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop light Example To set the Lamp for HIGH Touch Display Shows Coe LIGHT j HGH High Night Off once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light MICUT Com LIGHT GFF High Night Off To turn off touch pad one or two times depending on light setting TURNTABLE ON OFF For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Touch Display Shows MEC Te Toc LFF eat BLE 1 Turntable On Off 2 Turntable On Off
6. As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e 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 INSTRUCTIONS HSITSNA 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 If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use e This microwave oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment This microwave oven is 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 t
7. Press Turntable On Off to turn the turntable on or off NOTE Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Do not run the oven empty without food in it ON Te TOO C Lit eae ALE EXPRESS DEFROST One express defrost sequence is preset in the oven The Express Defrost feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1 0 pound GROUND BEEF only Example To defrost 1lbs of Ground beef Display Shows isa wus Lbs TIUU CTOOT TOLL START Time counting down and EXPRESS DEFROST scrolls across display Touch 1 Express Defrost TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost Example To defrost for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows Time 1 Defrost TU NLI PALS Iom E e LILI Time neocon Hite UCR When the defrost time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display NOTE 5 tones can be heard in middle of cycle to alert the rearranging of food ADD 30 SEC A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START Example To cook for 1 minutes Display Shows Touch N Clear Time of day Add Time counting down 2 30Sec TW and POWER 100 NOTE Each time you touch ADD 30 SEC it will add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific
8. Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power HSITSNA Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Why does the exhaust fan turn on by itself 30 ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 34 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube
9. lid Frozen Entree Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent SENSOR REHEAT TABLE Ww m lt Wu O W gt 1 4 medium approx 8 10 oz each 10 21 oz CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT This is a reheat function for leftover pizza Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate Dinner Plate Place on a low plate Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes 24 1 4 cups 1 3slices 8 5 oz each POULTRY TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Chicken wings Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or 6 or 12 oz Frozen Precooked serving platter Chicken nuggets Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate 4 or 8 oz Frozen Precooked Spicy Chicken 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings 2 or 4 servings e 11 2 pounds skinless chicken pieces 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper e 11 2 tablespoon paprika 1 2 teaspoon pepper e 1 2 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1 2 cup barbecue sauce of choice Mix everything in an 8 x 8 inch glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap Cook on Spicy Chicken Stir
10. of full power Medium High 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power Medium 4 40 of full power Medium Low Defrost 3 30 of full power 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power 0 0 of full power No power It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 1100 Watt cook power of your microwave oven WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat e Heating cream soups e Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food HSITSNA Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Simmering stews e Melting chocolate e Heating pastries e Manually defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit Power level 0 allows the temperature to evenly spread throught the food improving the cooking results NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook
11. 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 e 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 e 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 e Reduce splattering e 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 inside as well as outside the oven Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows
12. the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results 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 e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing 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 instructio
13. to cancel the Kitchen not run Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START Enter e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that you set earlier is still programmed Touch STOP Clear to cancel that operation m Z Q m I COOKING TIMES PROBLEM Food is not cooked e The cook power is not at the recommended setting enough Check the chart on Page 17 e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The oven door is not closed completely The display shows a time 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 31 TURNTABLE PROBLEM The turntable will not turn e The turntable is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the support still does not move call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM You do not hear the e You touched the wrong key Follow the scrolling instruction on the display programming or enc of e Check the option key Refer to page 16 cycle tone DISPLAY ME
14. 0 45g to 27229 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 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 10 3 2 20 4 0 25 4 8 30 6 4 40 One Quarter Pound One Half Pound 8 0 50 9 6 60 11 2 10 12 0 15 12 8 80 14 4 90 Three Quarters Pound 16 0 1 00 One Pound AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas wit
15. E If the rack will not be used for extended periods remove the metal rack from the oven and store it 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 5 Remove metal rack when not in use HSITSNA CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters 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 is 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 filters Part No 2B72705B 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 3 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 4 To replace grease filter slice filter in the frame slot on back of the opening Push filter upward and pus
16. Power pad as a second Kitchen Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 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 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 Four different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH 4 BREAD Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef Touch Display Shows TACIT THULE I FEE PLATE COUN Thies TUL J PLAIN PAE FISH TOUCH d REAU TOLEH H 1 Auto Defrost Ey and 2 to enter the weight Time counting down and DEFROST NOTE When you touch the START Enter 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 Enter to resume the defrost cycle 18 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 WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound 1 to 6 0 45g to 27229 1 to 6
17. SSAGES PROBLEM The display is flashing There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Clock section on Page 13 If none of these items are causing your problem call Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME 32 ENGLISH 33
18. Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS e For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ensure proper ground exists before use WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven e For a permanently connected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HSITSNA Getting to Know You
19. and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning Mexican Chicken 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings 2 or 4 servings HSITSNA e 1 2 medium onion chopped e 1 2 green bell pepper diced e 1 2 cup frozen peas e 1 2 cup long grain rice 1 cup water e 1 2 cup salsa e 11 2 pounds skinless chicken pieces legs thighs breasts wings or combination of all 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste e 1 2 cup green olives w pimentos Place onions and peppers in an 8 x 8 inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3 minutes Add peas rice water salsa chicken and cumin Season with salt and pepper Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Mexican Chicken Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning 25 SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table Example To soften quart of ice cream Touch Display Shows 1 Soften we Coen HE LKEI at Tru TH I7 PLL A PAA md THT LALIN I TIU CTOOT TOLL START When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display Butter 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 i
20. ble Example To cook 6 oz Touch Poultry Choose food category CATEGORY Chicken wings SELECT MENU NUMBER chicken wings Display Shows m Z Q m I PLU IN IUNIE CHILAEN tlio TINU TN J PLM A AA gaz TN NLI TART Pee N PLITIEN LONI LHILAEN MINDS AMOUNT 6 12 02 Chicken nugget 4 8 oZ Spicy Chicken 2 4 servings Mexican Chicken 2 4 servings 23 SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge at least one inch apart Fresh Vegetable Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Frozen Vegetable Remove from package rinse off frost under running water Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Canned Vegetable Remove from the outer display can Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Casserole Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1 2 quart casserole Cooking with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Rice Add twice the amount of water to the rice Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish Cover with plastic wrap or
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22. 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 17 for more information NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at HIGH 100 power Example To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch Display Shows Cook Time SENTED COM THE CENTER LUM TIME BBO I OIE eT ath Poe R ALALA MTEC Wn EE Yi ER FLUER DII ATANI AVL of DLA tLe T SUE CT 5 I FLUER LILI THLE C TOOT PLE 5 i AR i Time counting down and POWER 80 m Z Q G I 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 two stages Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Display Shows Cook CONTE DONANI THT Time EIGER Let THE WT TUL CT oT J o LALI TOLG hi HK DOO to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage TW NAT I CME Lik PEER Lc FE EL TUT CONIC TI J Lie FILER ahs Power CATO OUD I TCI ENTER POWER LEVEL Tht HT Le FAA te SUT EU CT Ja LALI POLER au to set an 80 cook power for the first stage TINN fc TOOT PRAISE Sit NI Cook ENTEO PODANE TIRE i ER unana TIE Time I eY TINNI VST 700 i Lid ILILILII SIRI TH NNT t UR FLIER LEUEI Ve to set a 7 minute cook time for second stag
23. cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that it allow food to stand for additional time after cooking inside as well as outside the oven 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 If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the hi pad will not turn the fan off You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking 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 e The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical Requirements section on page 5 and the Electrical connection section on Page 7 A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped e The electric company has had a power failure The microwave oven will e You are using the oven as a timer Touch STOP Clear
24. d Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section Poultry m Z Q G I Auto Time Express Defrost Defrost Defrost B 14 D STOP Clear 19 Favorite Option Ta Re a 20 Hold Kitchen 2 Warm Clock finer 24 23 amp amp Co 27 On Off 5 Speed High Night Off 26 i 1 Display The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions selected 2 Sensor Popcorn Touch this pad to pop popcom with the sensor feature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn 3 Sensor Cook Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 4 Sensor Reheat Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power 5 Poultry Touch this pad to cook chicken wings chicken nuggets Spicy Chicken and Mexican Chicken See recipes on page 25 6 Soften Touch this pad to soften Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese and Frozen Juice 7 Melt Touch this pad to melt Butter Margarine Chocolate Cheese and Marshmallows 8 Auto Defrost Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight 9 Time Defrost Touch th
25. 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 30 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 21 Using Sensor Cooking SENSOR COOKING POPCORN EXAMPLE 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 heating 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
26. e TV ON IC T uu POE R ahs f P TCO ONID 1 CT ower EN ITER POUER LEVEL r 7 TN H ae rhe i TW OVNI I e Lie POWER R So 5 THU HLI mT PLIES 5 TAR to set a 50 cook power for the second Time counting down and POWER 80 _ When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage 16 OPTION You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed and defrost weight See following chart for more information No Function No Result 1 Beep ON OFF Sound ON control Sound OFF 2 Clock display control Clock ON Clock OFF Display Slow speed Normal speed Fast speed Lbs Kg Nm Mm Defrost weight mode selected P j Mm Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg Touch Display Shows oft INT SU IEE TT AL LS LGA LMT TLL PIT ke FIN AIC T i yf at LLL LOL PL DENN I OCEN TINN n ALLL SPEEN PLAS E 57KG TOH Y Option LAS TUNT Lbs i LLL kA Thu ULE TUT PLIST i Kh MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each number from 0 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used COOK Power 100 of full power 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70
27. eded for sterilization Do not deep fry foods Removing the rack When popping commercially packaged popcorn Remove the rack from the oven Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack CAUTION Popping microwave popcorn with rack can cause fire or damage to your microwave oven Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully AUDIBLE SIGNALS Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle SETTING TIME OF DAY When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set will show on the Display until you touch Clock Example To set the clock for 10 30 AM Touch Display Shows STOP Clear A iana THE ME TN in WE LF HAS Clock I e wT Tru IH CMT CO HE ALE PL LEN YT nT ae Tru ULE I HG AL PU PAMATA A Cut THULE FF t TULA i WI WI TOWLE Ang DL TOULH START RT NT ARG Li NOTE You can switch between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4 INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by openi
28. h aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb Freeze in doughnut shape Place in a microwavable roasting rack Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable roasting rack HSITSNA AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast Place chicken breast side up in a up to 6 lbs side down Cover warm areas with microwa
29. h to front side to lock into place 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 4 Remove old filter 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 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw 3 Replace bulb available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 4 Reinstall the bulb cover with the mounting screw 5 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove Bulb holder 4 Lift up the bulb holder 5 Replace the bulb available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 6 Slide the top of the vent grille into place
30. he 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 bur 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 water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid To reduce the risk of injury to per
31. is pad to defrost most other frozen foods 10 Express Defrost Touch this pad to express defrost 1 0 LBS TOUCH START will appear in the display 11 Number Pads Touch number pads to enter cooking times cook powers quantities weights or food categories 12 Cook Time Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time 13 Power Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed 14 More Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it 15 Less Touch this pad to subtract 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it 16 Add 30Sec Touch this pad to cook for 30 seconds at 100 cook power or to add extra time at the set cook power to your cooking cycle 10 17 START Enter Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START Enter 18 STOP Clear Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display 19 Favorite Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory 20 Option Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed and defrost weight 21 Turntable On Off Touch this pad to turn off the tumtable T TABLE OFF will appear in the d
32. isplay 22 Hold Warm Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 90 minutes Hold Warm can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle 23 Clock Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day 24 Kitchen Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer 25 Fan amp On Off Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off 26 Fan amp 5 Speed Touch this pad to choose one of 5 fan speeds 27 Light High Night Off Touch this pad 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 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food 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 e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will 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
33. n microwavable Container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Frozen Remove top Place in juice oven Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water 1 20r3 sticks Ice cream 26 MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate marshmallows or processed cheese food See the following table Example To melt 8 oz chocolate Touch Display Shows Melt DENON OTC er eee ie E TINUT J DAMAT A A goz TIU cToor TUULA START DENUN OTE ui LLL LT E When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display 1 20r3 sticks Butter or Unwrap and place in Margarine microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Chocolate 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 caref
34. n the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or ona microwave roasting rack to catch drippings For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required HOLD WARM You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes You can use Hold Warm by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example To use the hold warm Display Shows Touch OU Ti IICT TILI LI MTINI I TIH HLI CAST PLL OP TUN G OU T ticity FUL LF LUNG I scrolls across display At the end of the hold warm COOK END will be displayed and four tones will sound To make Hold Warm automatically follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch Hold Warm before touching START Enter When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones Hold Warm will come on while the oven continues to run e You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto Defrost Cook or multi cycle cooking m Z Q I NOTES Hold Warm operates for up to 90 minutes Opening the oven door cancels Hold Warm Close the door and touch Hold Warm then touch START Enter if additional Hold Warm time is desired Food cooked covered should be covered
35. ng the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START Enter If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch STOP Clear CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Time of day Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display approximately 4 seconds also indicated by 2 short tones To cancel CHILD LOCK Display Shows Touch and hold until LOCKED disappears in the display approximately 4 seconds also indicated by 2 short tones HSITSNA FAVORITE FAVORITE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows POWER 8G 1 Favorite TOLL START GR CNTOO NEII THT ENTER NE TE 3 Tere CTT GU THEEH START WO CWC CHC UR POWER LEVEL ION E LILI H AT UT PUER ALt Example To recall the custom recipe Touch Display Shows Iw WIC T E kias OME Ri ALLI Th 1 Favorite WIT TOOT DR MT ER MELE THT EN ER Eu IE ai LAL H TD UT PUER RR When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To set
36. ns follow these guidelines m Z Q I MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS CONT Using aluminum foil cont Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 14 in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than 34 in 1 9 cm e 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 e Shield parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry with small pieces of aluminum foil 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 ne
37. oor and make sure it latches Sensor Cooking The Microwave System features 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 Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a comer 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 Cook at 100 power for 1 minute When the time is up the water should be heated Testing your dinnerware or cookware 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 becoming too hot to handle Operating
38. r 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 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 tumtable Magnetron Oven cavity Metal floor Glass turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the d
39. red 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 e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions SAVE THESE Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e
40. results e Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap e Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook e Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results e 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 Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Example To cook popcorn Touch Display Shows 1 stop Ny i Time of day OOM OLLI 2 Popcorn Se scrolls across display When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display MORE LESS By using the More or Less keys 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 Example To adjust the cooking time Touch Display Shows Time of day Sut foe bees THUS GET Lh PLAS 1S TAR i b N T PoE R i T VEL EVE rO foe kine UU EE UT POWER AILS 4 Remaining time will be increased by 10 seconds NOTE Less Remaining time will be decreased by 10
41. 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 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 9 16 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Electrical connection and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twis
42. sons 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 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 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel A DANGER Electrical
43. t ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This 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 m Z Q I Microwa
44. ully 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 some lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can dam age the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe 5 7 K gt support 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 e Rack must not touch metal walls or back of microwave oven 2 Place equal amounts of food both above and below rack NOT
45. vable roasting rack Finish aluminum foil defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Separate pieces and rearrange Place in a microwavable roasting rack Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place in a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with up to 6 Ibs aluminum foil Place in a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole FISH Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops 20 Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish DEFROSTING TIPS
46. ve oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your 6 Turntable The turntable turns food as it cooks cooking experience as enjoyable and productive for more even cooking It must be in the oven as possible To get you up and running quickly the during operation for best cooking results following is a list of the oven s basic features 7 Cooktop Light microwaves from escaping It is designed as a section Soroan IE allow yaua view food aS ILGgoKs 9 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to 2 Model and Serial Number Plate perform all functions 3 Cooking Guide Label 10 Cooking Rack Use for extra space when 4 Charcoal Filter behind Vent Grille cooking in more than one container at the 5 Vent Grille same time 1 1 Turntable 2 Hub 2 3 Support 3 4 Shaft The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the tumtable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Comman
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