Kenmore 721.61282 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. COOK This pad allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels O Sensor Cook 3 AUTO DEFROST This pad is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat poultry and fish up to 6 0 lbs potato rice popcorn or 4 0 kgs 4 NUMBER PADS Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights coe fieh Toren frotet i 2 vegetable vegetable entree 5 COOK TIME Touch this pad to set a cooking time 6 STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or 7 clear entries defrost dok ner 0 i r 7 KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer 1 2 3 8 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day 9 POWER Touch this pad to set a cooking power 4 5 6 10 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook at 100 cook i power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds 11 START Touch this pad to start all entries except the 7 8 9 Quick Touch Sensor Express Defrost Auto Cook and Add Minute function which start automatically 0 and to turn Child Lock on or off cook time power 0 STOP START ls UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat resistant non metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However to test cookware 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 th2. be added to the fish if desired 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 BOND al Fresh Fish Cooking Table Microwave Cooking Time Standing Fish Power Per Pound Time Fish Fillets 4 2 to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 to 3 minutes Whole Mackerel 41 2 to 8 minutes 3 to 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout 5 2 to 9 minutes 3 to 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks 51 2 to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 to 4 minutes 16 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 normally 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
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4. the control panel is touched 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 JOERIE 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 or when power resumes after a power interruption Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer Why do I 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 What are the various sounds hear when The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the the microwave oven is operating microwave oven s magnetron ON and OFF The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food What is wrong when baked foods have a A hard dry brown spot indicates overc
5. 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 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel JOERIE 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 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 A WARNING A 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 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 shall be countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on equal t
6. G Cooking puddings amp custard cook power for FOUE H E TRAT the first stage Cooking ham whole poultry amp lamb Cooking rib roast sirloin tip Thawing meat poultry amp seafood 5 cook time ENTER COOKING Tif Cooking less tender cuts of meat Cooking pork chops roast Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter 1 00 TOUCH START 6 des Q9 GR POWER Keeping casseroles amp main di shes warm Softening butter 4 cream cheese to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage Standing time 7 power WER 5 00 EN WER 59 8 to set an 50 cook power for TOUCH START the second stage 9 START Time counting down 0 and POWER 80 10 When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle COOKING TIPS Meat 1 No special techniques are required Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook ing 2 Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate and place on the turntable 3 Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table below Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for small cuts of meats For thicker chops use the longer time 4 Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time 5 Let stand for 5 10 minute
7. HESE INSTRUCTIONS UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Rated Power Consumption Microwave Output Rated Current Overall Dimensions WxHxD Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD Capacity of Oven Cavity IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice INSTALLATION 1 Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all packing materials from the shipping carton 2 Place the oven on a level surface that provides at least 4 inches of space at the left right top and rear sides for proper ventilation 120 V AC 60 Hz 2219 30 X 1317 32 X 175 16 16 16 x 10932 x 16 10 1 6 Cu Ft 3 Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the top of the turntable roller rest JOERIE NOTE Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down Blocking the inlet and or outlet openings can damage the oven Countertop UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES See Through Door Easy Clean Your oven comes with the following accessories Oven Cavity 1 Use and Care Guide 1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable 1 Turntable Roller Rest Turntable Roller Rest Safety Interlock System CONTROL PANEL ENGLISH bo DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 SENSOR
8. HILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Touch and Time of day hold until LOCKED disappears from the display approximately 4 seconds ENGLISH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOK OPERATION POTATO EXAMPLE INSTRUCTION SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your Sensor touch cooking provides exciting new features favorite foods without having to select cooking to make microwaving easier Sensor menu with all the times and power levels This oven automatically popular food choices helps you to reheat perfectly determines required cooking times for each food because it has been pre programmed and can tell item how long to reheat food items Example To cook potato Categories Potato Rice Touch Display Shows Popcorn Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable Frozen Entree z 1 STOP Time of day For most Sensor Cooking programs a table with spe clear cific food examples and cooking instructions is provid ed in the next a few pages The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build up of vapor Make sure the door remains closed 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 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 p
9. Kenmore MICROWAVE OVEN Use and Care Guide HORNO DE MICROONDAS Manual de Uso y Cuidado Models Modelos 721 62342 JOERIE RE yA ee TONVdS43 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P NO 3828W5A2594 www sears com ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY 0 22ccceccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeaes 2 SAFELY OS 3 4 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy eesse 3 Grounding INStructiONS ooooocconinoccncconnncnnncnnnnnoss 3 Important Safety Instructions sses 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN conccccccccccnonccnonnncnnannnrnannnnnno 5 8 SpecificatiONS ocomocccccnnnnonccnconanarnccnonnncnoncnnnonoss 5 Installation ii aladdin 5 Parts And Accessories oconoccconocccconancconnccconencnonnos 6 Control Panelen a a 6 Cookware Guide c ooocccnnoccconoonnononcnonanonanannnanononoos 7 Tips For Microwave Cooking cccoooocccooncccooncnconns 8 A A 8 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 9 18 Kitchen TIMET dana ies 9 Childs Lock 03 a 9 Sensor Cook Operation Instruction 10 Potato it doa Tee ea 10 Sensor Cook Table oooooccoonoccccnonococococnonanoronnnonos 11 Add Minute cia poa 11 Auto Det dida atada 12 Auto Defrost Table osinn 13 Timed COOKINQ occccccnnnccononocanonccnnonanerrnncnnnnnnnnnos 13 Multi Stage Cooking seeen 14 Microwave Power Levels 14 COOKING TIPS iii sit is 15 16 TROUBLESHOOTING ccconocccnnoncinnn
10. 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 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 circuit breaker panel 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 th
11. ause 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 JOERIE 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 Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep all 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 e Tightly closed cookware can explode Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware Brown Paper Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb heat and could burn Metal Twist Ties Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire ENGLISH 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 m
12. discontinue cooking Overcooking could result 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 glass 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 long 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 time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature 18 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 for each problem If the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Sears Authorized Service Cente
13. e 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 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 15 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 SAVE T
14. e edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use 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 Touch Display Shows STOP 2 clock ENTER TIME DF BAY 3 1030 9 90 TOUCH START 0 30 AR TOUR TOMA AR I Tr Ma ey EL START NOTE This is a 24 hour clock You can switch between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4 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 Shows 1 kitchen ENTER TIME iN TIN oa ND SEC 2 300 00 TOUCH START TIMER and time counting down CHILD LOCK You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use the oven when you do not want them to and when you are cleaning the oven To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows STOP 1 dear Time of day 2 Arg Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display approximately 4 seconds JOERIE To cancel C
15. e oven beside the cookware 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the dish is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking use 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 Use plastic dishes cups semi rigid freezer 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 Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can c
16. er to the Microwave Power Level Table on page 14 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 1 cook time 5 230 TOUCH START 2330 OR PQUER JOERIE ENTER POWER LEVEL TONO 5 30 PRUER O TOUCH START Time counting down and POWER 80 ENGLISH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MULTI STAGE COOKING MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let For best results some recipes call for different cook you cook or heat a wide variety of foods Refer to the powers during different stages of a cook cycle You table below for suggestions can program your oven to switch from one power 2 level to another for up to 2 stages Microwave Power Level Table Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Display Shows Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 4 cook time ENTER COOKING THM 2300 3 50 TOUCH START GR POWER Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables to set a 3 minute cook Reheati d foods quickly time for first stage Sik id Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk amp cheese dishes Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate e 3 00 ENTER POWER LEVEL TOO 3 Cooking veal 4 8 tosetan 80 3 00 POWER B
17. f its shape poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly especially in very bony parts Turning during roasting helps 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 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 thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm JOERIE Poultry Cooking Table Microwave Poultry Power CHICKEN Whole Cooking Time Per Pound 11 to 15 minutes 10 to 14 minutes 11 to 17 minutes Breast boned Portions TURKEY Whole 11 to 15 minutes NOTES 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 ENGLISH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING TIPS continued Fish Arrange fish in a large shallow non metallic dish or casserole Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid Place the dish on the turntable Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below Flakes of butter can
18. icrowave 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 redistributes 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 with 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 r
19. inse well and dry with a soft cloth Never use cleaning powders steel wool or rough 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 SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish es from overcooking you may need to shield them with 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 potatoes and squash The turntable may be cleaned at the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch th
20. inst such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If 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 to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following 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 or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi cation to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference Getit fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items
21. lugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking 2 potato 10 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOK TABLE Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around 1 4 medium approx the edge at least one inch apart 10 oz each Rice Place rice and twice as much liquid water or chicken or 1 2 cups vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwavable dish Cover with plas Use medium or long grain tic wrap When cooking is complete allow 10 minutes standing rice Cook instant rice time Stir for fluffier rice according to directions on the package Popcorn Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center E Regular size of turntable Use one fresh bag of popcorn Fresh Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the veg 1 4 cups Vegetable etables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Frozen Remove from package rinse off frost under running water Place 1 4 cups Vegetable in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Frozen Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in 10 21 oz Entr e microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent JOEPIE NOTE If you open the door or press STOP during sensing the process will be canceled ADD MINUTE A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100
22. nconanananonos 17 19 Questions And ANSWEIS ocococcnccooocccncnoncnnnos 17 18 Before Calling For Service 19 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 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 call 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
23. o 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 NOTE This oven draws 14 amperes at 120 Volts 60 Hz 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 Read all the instructions before using your oven Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 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 When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth If your oven is dropped or damaged have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again To avoid a fire hazard 9 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
24. ooking Shorten the cooking ENGLISH hard dry brown spot Why do eggs sometimes pop Why are scrambled 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 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 Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time Eggs continue 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 Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested time
25. power without the need to touch START Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows STOP clear 1 Time of day 2 minute Twice Time counting down and power 100 NOTE If you touch ADD MINUTE it will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds 11 ENGLISH 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 lbs Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows auto 1 defrost MEAT TOUCH POULTRY TOUCH 2 ISH TOUCH F 2 1 3 1 and 2 to enter the weight GUE START Time counting down and DEFROST 12 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
26. rs are fully equipped to handle your service requirements Oven does not start e Is the power cord plugged in e Is the door closed Is the cooking time set Arcing or Sparking e Are you using approved cookware Is the oven empty Incorrect time of day Have you tried to reset the time of day Are you using approved cookware Is the glass turntable in the oven Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking Were the foods completely defrosted Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked Foods e Was the time cooking power level correct Are you using approved cookware Unevenly Cooked Foods Undercooked Foods JOERIE Were the foods completely defrosted Was the time cooking power level correct Are the ventilation ports clear Improper Defrosting e Are you using approved cookware Was the time cooking power level correct e Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY WARNING This 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 It 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 aga
27. s wrapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 6 Make sure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating Meat Cooking Table Microwave Cooking Time Power Per Pound BEEF Standing Rolled Rib Medium 8 Well done 8 Ground Beef to HIGH 100 brown for casserole Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 91 to 111 minutes 111 to 14 minutes 61 2 to 91 2 minutes 4 oz each 2 patties 4 patties HIGH 100 HIGH 100 21 2 to 41 2 minutes 31 2 to 51 2 minutes PORK Loin Leg 8 Bacon 4 slices 6 slices 121 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 guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut and compo sition of the food Poultry 1 gt 9 No special techniques are required Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted Remove giblets and any metal clamps Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self basting All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave proof plate and placed on the turntable Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Table below Turn over halfway through the cooking time Because o
28. 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 Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE 2 POULTRY Food to be Defrosted Beef Ground beef Round steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty Lamb Chops 1 inch thick Rolled roast Pork Chops 4 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage Veal Cutlets 1 lb 1 4 inch thick Poultry Whole under 4 lbs Cut up Breasts boneless Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast Steaks Chops Round beef steak Tenderloin steak Lamb chops 1 inch thick Pork chops 1 2 inch thick Veal cutlets 1 lbs 1 2 inch thick Fish Fillets Whole Steaks Shellfish Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops 13 TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power For best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH power 100 Ref
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