Kenmore 721.62362 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 1 Time of day SEL SEE COOKIN RD CT MENU TE Y GUIDE La a Un KE Ut TOU ULL 1 TN SAS I I UART CE CREAT 13 REHEAT TABLE new oman Place foods to be heated on dinner plate or similar dish Cover with plastic wrap After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes 1 2 servings Place foods to be heated in an appropriately sized microwave container Cover with plastic wrap After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes SOFTEN TABLE 120r3 sticks Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in reci ipe Pint Quart Half gallon Place container i in oven Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier Unwrap and place i 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 HSIIDNA ENGLISH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate marshmallows or processed cheese food See the following tabie Example To melt 8 oz Chocolate Touch Display Shows Time of day SELECT MEN TG Y SEE COOKING GUIDE CHOCOLATE TOUCH 1 TG 852 CHOCOLATE 14 MELT TABLE Butter or Unwrap and place in 1 2 0173 Margari2. In order to make sure that the food is evenly cooked stir turn or rearrange the food around halfway during the cooking time s Plastic wrap 1 4 to 1 2 inches 6 35 to 12 7 mm inorder to vent steam during heating or cooking m zZ O E T I ENGLISH UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 7 l 120 VAC 60 Hz a a Rated Power Consumption l o 1 250 W Microwave Output a 1 200 wo A Rated Current SN l Overall Dimensions WxHxD Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD er are x lt 9 x 1654 Capacity of Oven Cavity 1 4 Cu Ft IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice INSTALLATION 1 Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all 3 Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the packing materials from the shipping carton oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the 2 Place the oven on a level surface that provides at OPDE Me TURNADIS toler eet least 4 inches of space at the left right top and NOTE Never place the glass turntable in the oven rear sides for proper ventilation upside down Blocking the inlet and or outlet openings can damage the oven Countertop WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not install closer than 4 inches to side and back wail UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Oven Control Panel Your oven comes with the following accessories 1 U
3. Kenmore E L I T Ej MICROWAVE OVEN Use and Care Guide HORNO DE MICROONDAS Manual de Uso y Cuidado Models Modelos 721 62362 721 62364 721 62365 721 62369 eran HSITSNA m q gt z O r TECHNOLOGY Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P NO 3828W5A2791 www sears com I L i g Z W TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY incsrcccucincinncnniconicocia ramiro canina 2 SAFETY A sonnn niai poia wan iios avau n inoeman 3 4 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy ooococccccocociconoos 3 Grounding Instructions cccsstesecesssereeees 3 Important Safety Instructions occonccccronos 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN sccseesessssecesseeenssseseree 5 9 How Your Kenmore Microwave With ULTRA WAVE TECHNOLOGY Works 5 Specifications eeecsseeccsescsssarssecsesceneeeenees 6 Wnistallation esc ceeecsesssensccesetseeersensecsasasaeeens 6 Parts And ACC SSOFIGS eccecccccscereeseneessetentees 7 Control Pane cccssecsesseseceseescessssseesesseeees 7 Cookware Guide ou essscessesesesesteccseseaseseaees 8 Tips For Microwave Cooking ooooooonaccconooanas 9 A segecddeesaniestavaisease 9 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 10 19 GIOCK EN A AT E T E 10 Kitchen Tie oocococccconccncncnonccornoncnnonarranonnannos 10 Child Lock 10 Add Minute ceci cerati aiii 10 More LOSS 5 cis ceissecs cccsted
4. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking 14 Do not use the oven outdoors Do not store the oven outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar location 45 Do not cover or block any openings in the oven 16 Do not run the microwave oven empty 17 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 18 Do not heat glass turntable excessively Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the glass turntable Put the package on a microwave safe dish Keep a browning dish at least s inch above the glass turntable If you use the browning dish incorrectly you could break the glass turntable 19 Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use 20 Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking lt 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 WITH ULTRA WAVE TECHNOLOGY WORKS A microwave oven
5. Shows ENTER TIRE IN PUN AND SEC 3 00 TOUCH START 3 80 THER Starts timer CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the contro panel when you are cleaning the oven or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised To set CHILD LOCK Touch ve mass STOP oy 2 D Touch and hold 2 04 until LOCKED appears in the display approximately 4 seconds Display Shows Time of day LAED To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Touch and Time of day hold until LOCKED disappears from the display approximately 4 seconds START ADD MINUTE A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows AA STOP alg Time of day AS O DO FRUER 170 Starts cooking NOTE Each time you touch ADD MINUTE it will add 1 minute up to 99 minutes Twice 10 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MORE LESS By using the more or less key all of the Soft Melt Time Cook Sensor Cook programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter period of time Pressing the more key will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time the key is used Pressing the less key will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time the key is used However you can adjust the cook time only after the cook time is displayed during Sensor cooki
6. cooking during standing time Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 microwave popping devices designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output needed Fotlow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not feave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn faiis to pop after the suggested time discontinue cooking Overcooking could resuit in an oven fire CAUTION Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the giass turntable To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable place the popcorn bag on a plate The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking As in conventional cooking methods the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process if the cooking time is too tong fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm CAUTION Do not overcook Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods As in conventional cooking the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time You need more t
7. or when power resumes after a power interruption Unplug the oven from the 120 voit household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer Why do see light reflection around the This light is from the oven light which is located between the outer case oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food a Y What is wrong when baked foods have a hard dry brown spot Why do eggs sometimes pop Why are scrambied eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator A hard dry brown spot indicates overcooking Shorten the cooking or reheating time When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking CAUTION Never microwave eggs in the shell Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked even if the same recipe is used each time The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons Eggs vary in size e Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time e Eggs continue
8. to 51 2 minutes HIGH 100 HIGH 100 8 12 2 to 16 2 minutes HIGH 100 HIGH 100 21 2 to 31 2 minutes 31 2 to 41 2 minutes NOTE The times listed above are only a quide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut and compo sition of the food o Poultry 1 No special techniques are required Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired 2 Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted Remove giblets and any metal clamps 3 Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self basting 4 All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave proof plate and placed on the turntable 5 Cook according to the instructions in the Pouitry Cooking Table below Turn over halfway through the cooking time Because of its shape poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly especially in very bony parts Turning during roasting heips to cook these areas evenly Let stand for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 7 Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thicke
9. uses microwaves to heat food Microwaves are very short waves of electromagnetic energy that travel at the speed of light 186 282 miles per second Microwaves used in microwave ovens are in the same family of frequencies as the signais used in radio and television broadcasting In the case of microwave ovens the commonly used wave frequency is roughly 2 450 megahertz 2 45 giga hertz Waves in this frequency range have an interest ing property they are absorbed by water fats and sug ars When they are absorbed they are converted directly into atomic motion heat Microwaves in this fre quency range have another interesting property they are not absorbed by most plastics glass or ceramics Metal reflects microwaves which is why metal pans do not work well in a microwave oven One of the most important components used in the microwave oven is the Magnetron A magnetron in the microwave oven is reponsible for the production of microwaves These microwaves produced by the mag netron move into the oven and come in contact with the food placed on the glass turntable Further the glass turntable iniside the oven lets the microwaves pass through These microwaves further bounce off a metal floor and travel back through the glass turn table and are finally absorbed by the food placed inside the oven One of the characterstic features of microwaves is that t
10. 30 ml 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 to 4 minutes 19 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Why is the oven light not on during There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on cooking Have you Set a cooking time e Touched START Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normaily produced during cooking The microwave oven exhaust vent has been designed to vent this steam Will the microwave oven be damaged if it Yes Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable operates empty Does microwave energy pass through the No The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity viewing screen in the door The holes or ports allow only light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why does a tone sound when a pad on The tone tells you that the setting has been entered the control panel is touched a Can my microwave oven be damaged if Like any other cooking appliance it is possible to overcook food food is cooked for too long to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire and damage to the inside of the oven It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking When the oven is plugged into wall outlet The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily for the first time it does not work properly become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you What is wrong plug in for the first time
11. Beef and power For best results there are 10 power Ground beef Round steak level settings in addition to HIGH power 100 Cubes for stew Tenderloin Refer to the Microwave Power Level Table on steak Pot roast Rib roast page 17 for more information Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty Lamb NOTE If you do not select a power level then the H H 0 Chops 1 inch thick Rolled oven will automatically cook at HIGH 100 power roast Example To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds Pork at 50 power Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style Touch Display Shows ribs Roiled roast Sausage Veal Gm rate ce eh be soog ume ENTER COOKING TIME Poultry Whole under 4 bs Cut up Breasts boneless Cornish Hens D T 5 38 TOUCH START Whole A Sad GR POWER Turkey Breast Steaks Chops 5 JO ENTER POWER Round beef steak Tenderloin LeveL TO steak Lamb chops t inch PI dee thick Pork chops 1 2 inch thick on 4 Veal cutlets 1 Ib 1 2 inch 5 30 POWER thick 50 TOUCH START Fish Fillets Whole Steaks Shelifish Crab meat Lobster tails 3n Shrimp Scallops i 5 30 GuER 50 Starts cooking 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 2 stages Example To set a 2 stage cook
12. cecsscctssacsassonsisassicssctevess 11 Sensor Cook Operation Instruction 11 POMO iii da 11 Sensor Cook Table occocicocionocoracnccncrnnananonarons 12 A pocires scedaedeancdescsatedeeteensauets 13 Reheat Table ooooocnonnnnonncccinnornoncccnanonorannanarnos 13 Sonton ii pda 13 Soften Table ooooonnoconiconocononcnononoranoncnrronronananrnos 13 Melt cuand 14 Melt Table oonoocooncocnonoccccnccannonoccnonanonnnononanoroso 14 Auto DeflOST cooocononcnociocconcorennnnoneracnnnonarnaro nooo 15 Express Defrost oooooooconccconocoronocncnnonanonacnnranannos 15 Auto Defrost Table o oocconininionnononccncnnonicanas 16 Timed COokiNg s riirii iriiri 16 Multi Stage Cooking o conoonocconononacinocccnanannonos 17 Microwave Power Levels oooconncconccconcccincnionoss 17 COOKING TIPS ici 18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING ccssecssceceaneessenvernees 20 22 Questions And Answefs cccceeecsees 20 21 Before Calling For Service ccs centers 22 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE OVEN For one year from the date of purchase if this Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair it free of charge FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE MAGNETRON For five years from the date of purchase if the magnetron in this Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair it free of charge NOTE This oven draws 11 amperes a
13. cuit breaker panel 9 Do not use this oven for commercial purposes This microwave is made for household use only 10 Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions 11 To avoid electric shock a This appliance must be grounded Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet See the Grounding instructions on page 3 b Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped c Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water d Keep the cord away from heated surfaces e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel 12 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 13
14. cycle Touch Display Shows Ph 1 fonk ume ENTER COOKING TE 2 TTT J 00 TOUCH START NIN BR POWER To set 3 minutes cook time for first stage pool 3 00 ENTER POWER ww LEVEL 1 T00 gt Toset70 7 00 POWER 10 MZ cook power for JGUCH START the first stage am csok time ENTER COOKING TINE TTT 7 00 TOUCH START ee OR POWER To set 7 minutes cook time for second stage owe 7 00 ENTER POWER o LEVEL 700 GWER SO BY Toset50 yee MY cook power for TOUCH START the second stage 9 3 00 POVER 10 rar Starts cooking 10 When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven hegins the second cook stage MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods Refer to the table below for suggestions Microwave Power Level Table Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables e Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry eR Reheating rice pasta 8 vegetables fl Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk amp cheese dishes Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate JOERIE Cooking veal Cooking whole fish Cooking Puddings amp custard Cooking ham whole poultry amp tamb ai Cooking rib roast sirloin tip Thawing meat poultry 8 seafood e Cooking loss tender cuts of
15. egetable Remove from package rinse off frost under running water 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 After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from outer display package Vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times If not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes This is reheat function for leftover pizza 1 3 slices Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate 5 oz each NOTE if you open the door or press STOP during sensing the process will be canceled Frozen Entree 12 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN REHEAT This feature allows you to reheat precooked room temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels This feature has 3 categories dinner plate soup sauce casserole See follow table for more information Example To reheat casserole Touch Display Shows sTOP Time of day clear p Sm Ai SELEL T RENGI 703 SEE COOKING GUIDE CASSERGLE The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system 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 aa STOP a clear Nee A
16. electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ax WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly you risk electric shock Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone s tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord You may use an extension cord if you are careful If you use an extension cord be sure that The extension cord has the same electrical rating as e The extension cord is a grounding type 3 wire cord the appliance The extension cord does not drape over a The marked rating of the extension cord shalt be countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on equal to or greater than the electrical rating of by children or tripped over accidentally the appliance The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or crushed in any way HSINSNA ENGLISH SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all the instructions bef
17. es required cooking times for each food item Example To cook a potato Touch Display Shows A N STO P i if Ed NES Time of day PEN 2 potato sino POTATG The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOK TABLE enesow IT NT Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the glass turntable 1 4ea around the edge at least one inch apart After cooking allow to approx 8 10 oz each stand for 3 minutes Fresh Vegetable Place rice and twice as much liquid water or chicken or vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwavable dish Cover with plas tic wrap After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes Stir for fluffier rice 1 2 2 cups Use medium or long grain rice Cook instant rice according to directions on the package Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave pop corn Pop only one package at a time For best results use fresh bag of popcorn Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable 3 0 3 5 oz package Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the veg etables 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 After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes ENGLISH Frozen V
18. h a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry This should be done weekly or more often if needed Never use cleaning powders or rough pads Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon REMOVABLE PARTS The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable They should be hand washed in warm not hot water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth Once they are clean rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Never use cleaning powders steel wool or 10ugh pads ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking Because dense foods cook more slowly place thicker portions of meat poultry fish and vegetables toward the outside of the dish TESTING FOR DONENESS Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven you need to test frequently for doneness STANDING TIME Depending on density food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven Usually you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during stand ing time The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 F during standing time HSIONA SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish es from overcooking you may need to shield them wit
19. h small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing PIERCING Pierce the shell skin or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs hot dogs clams oysters and whole vegetables such as potatoestand squash The turntable may be cleaned at the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use e The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly SPECIAL CARE For best performance and safety the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup Wipe often with a mild detergent then rinse and wipe dry Never use cleaning powders or rough pads After cleaning the control panel touch STOP CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CLOCK Example To set the clock for 10 30 AM Display Shows Touch pra STOP 7 x clear Sons ae ENTER TIME OF BAY O 38 TOUCH START a a M Ti E wees PA POUCH Z An g E 7OY CH START ENGLISH 0 30 KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To set 3 minutes Touch Display
20. he weight D 8 21 DEFROST Starts defrosting 15 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 pack age 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 e Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven NEJHOLNE EXPRESS DEFROST Th s feature should be used only when you defrost 1 pound of frozen ground beef Example To defrost 1 Ib Ground beef Touch Display Shows OP dear ry ro 1 Time of day mM O EXPRESS DEFROST am 2 express mw Starts defrosting ENGLISH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE TIMED COOKING Code Category FoodtobeDefrosted This feature lets you program a specifie cook time
21. heat and could burn Metal Twist Ties Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent such as Worcestershire sauce soy sauce or barbecue sauce COVERING A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking Handle carefully Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat When warming bread items use waxed paper napkins or paper towels To absorb extra moisture wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels SPACING Arrange individual foods such as baked potatoes cupcakes and hors d oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart This will help the food cook more evenly STIRRING Stirring blends flavors and redistribut s the heat in foods Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish Food at the outside of the dish heats first TURNING Large foods such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly Also turn over chicken pieces and chops CLEANING Wipe the oven inside and outside wit
22. hey can pass through most glass papers and plastics without heating them and they further get absorbed by the food in the form of heat energy The microwaves bounce off the metal container and so the metal con tainer does not absorb its energy eee 7 it Se Ef Oven cavity Magnetron Metal floor Glass turntable 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 Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only To achieve 70 power level in a conven tional microwave oven the oven operates 70 of the me OFF gee The ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System delivers power continuously to defrost more evenly and mini mize 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 emmit ted from food as it gets heated The sensor adjusts cooking time according to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS Keep a check on the cooking of food
23. ime to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature 21 TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself If your microwave oven fails to work properly locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed tor each problem if the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements Oven does not start is the power cord plugged in 1s the door closed is the cooking time set Arcing or Sparking ae using ae cookware Is the oven empty Incorrect time of day Have you tried to reset the time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods Are you using approved cookware e Is the glass turntable in the oven Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking e Were the foods completely defrosted Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked Foods Undercooked Foods Was the time cooking power level correct Are you using approved cookware Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct Are ihe ventilation ports clear Improper Defrosting Are you using approved cookware Was the time cooking power level correct e Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle STATEMENT U S A ONLY WARNING Thi
24. meat Cooking pork chops roast Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter Keeping casseroles amp main dishes warm Softening butter amp cream n cheese Standing time ENGLISH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle COOKING TIPS Meat 1 gn No special techniques are required Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook ing Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate and place on the turntable Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table below Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for smail cuts of meats For thicker chops use the longer time Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time Let stand for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process Make sure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating Meat Cooking Table Microwave Cooking Time Power Per Pound BEEF Standing Rolied Rib Medium 8 91 to 111 minutes Well done 8 111 to 14 minutes Ground Beef to HIGH 100 6 2 to 9 2 minutes brown for casserole Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 2 patties 4 patties PORK Loin Leg Bacon 4 slices 6 slices 21 2 to 412 minutes 3 2
25. ne microwavable sticks container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete meiting Chocolate chips or 4or8 squares of baking oz chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting Chees 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 Marsh mallows Chocolate Large or miniature marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get best defrost results Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 Ibs Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef Touch Display Shows MEAT TOUCH POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH T CH i GUCH MO auto ww 1 2 0 tbs ENTER WEIGHT 1 2 lbs TOUCH START aN ss and 2 NA NX To enter t
26. ng Example To adjust the cooking time Display Shows Time of day 1 00 TOUCH START OR POWER enn t UL POWER i00 Remaining time will be increased by 10 seconds B Remaining time will be decreased by 10 seconds 11 SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION Sensor cook provides exciting new features to make microwaving easier Sensor menu with all the popular food choices helps you to reheat perfectiy because it has been pre programmed and can tell how long to reheat food items Categories Reheat Potaio Rice Pizza Popcorn Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable Frozen Entree For most Sensor cook programs a table with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided in the next a few pages e The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build up of vapor e Make sure the door remains closed e Once the vapor is detected two beeps will sound Opening the door or touching the STOP CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process and the oven will stop Before using Sensor Cook make sure the exterior of the reheating container and the interior of the oven are dry to assure the best results Room temperature should not exceed 95 F Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking HSITSNA POTATO SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels This oven automatically determin
27. ore using your oven 2 Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision 3 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 4 Do not tamper with the built in safety switches on the oven door The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open 5 When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth 6 If your oven is dropped or damaged have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again 7 To avoid a fire hazard a Do not severely overcook foods It can cause a fire in the oven b Do not use recycled paper products in your oven They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite c Do not overcook potatoes Overcooking could cause a fire d Do not store combustible items bread cookies etc in the oven because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn ON e Do not use wire twist ties in the oven Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven f Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 8 if a fire should start a Keep the oven door closed b Turn the oven off c Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or cir
28. r containers and plastic bags only for short time cooking Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food Paper Microwave safe paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven Refer to the manufacturer s label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven Metal Utensil e Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which is a discharge of electric current Arcing can damage your microwave oven Metal Decoration Do not use metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc a Centura Tableware The Corning Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle closed handle cups for microwave cooking Aluminum Foil Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing e Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep al aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven Wood Wooden bowls boards and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Tightly Closed Containers Tightly closed cookware can explode Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware gt Brown Paper Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb
29. s equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions may cause interference to radio and television reception t has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation tf this equipment does cause interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged fo try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or televi sion Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on dif ferent branch circuits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio ar TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi cation to this microwave oven it is the responsibility of the user fo correct such interference
30. se and Care Guide See Through Door Easy Clean 1 Glass Turntable Oven Cavity 1 Turntable Roller Rest Glass Turntable m Q E i r Turntable 77 Roller Rest E Satety Interlock System Cooking Guide Label CONTROL PANEL 00 Foams GN Ad fa xs ar tm WAVE 1 Display The Display includes a clock and indicators 8 Kitchen Timer Touch this pad to use your that tell you time of day cooking time settings and microwave oven as a kitchen timer cooking functions selected 9 More Less Touch these pads to adjust cooking 2 Sensor Cook This pad allows you to cook most of time in 10 second increments your favorite foods without having to select cooking 10 Cook time Touch this pad to set a cooking time times and power levels 11 Power Touch this pad to set a cooking power Soften Touch this pad to soften ice cream cream 12 Number pads Touch Number pads to enter cheese butter or frozen juice cooking time Power level quantities or weights 4 Melt Touch this pad to melt chocolate cheese 13 Start Touch this pad to start all entries Except butter or marshmallows Sensor Cook Express Defrost and Add Minute wo 5 Auto Defrost This pad is an accurate defrosting functions which start automatically Also used to method for frozen meat poultry and fish up to turn Child Lock on and off 6 0 Ibs 14 Add minute Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute to 6 Express Defrost This pad pro
31. st part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm Poultry Cooking Table Microwave Poultry Power CHICKEN Whole Breast boned Portions Cooking Time Per Pound 41 to 15 minutes 10 to 14 minutes 11 to 17 minutes TURKEY Whole 11 to 15 minutes NOTES e The times listed above are only a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food If whole poultry is stuffed the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING TIPS continued Fish 1 Arrange fish in a large shallow non metallic dish or casserole 2 Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid 3 Place the dish on the turntable 4 Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired 5 Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily Fresh Fish Cooking Table Microwave Cooking Time Standing Power Per Pound Butter Time Fish Fillets 4h to 8 minutes 2 to 3 minutes Whole Mackerel 4 h to 8 minutes 3 to 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared JOEPIE Whole Trout 51 to 9 minutes 3 to 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks 51 2 to 8 minutes Add 15 to
32. t 120 Volts 60 Hz WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty service return the microwave to your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center in the United States For the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center calf 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 D 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 interlock 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 door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces e The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded If an electrical short circuit occurs grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
33. vides you with the 99 minutes quick defrosting method for 1 0 lb frozen ground 15 Stop Clear Touch this pad to stop the oven or beef clear entries 7 Clock Touch this pad to enter the time of day ENGLISH UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat resistant non metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However to test caookware before using follow these steps 1 Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven 2 Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute tf the dish is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking po SE DO NOT USE Ovenproof Glass Glass treated for use in high intensity heat includes utility dishes bread dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trim China Bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven Plastic When using plastic wrap as a cover make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap This will allow excess steam to escape e Use plastic dishes cups semi rigid freeze
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