Kenmore 5648568510 Owner’s Manual

Sears

USE & CARE

MANUAL

12698

STOCK NO.

85651

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read this booklet so you will be able to

enjoy all the features in your Kenmore

Microwave Oven.

Record in space provided below the

Model No. and the Serial No. found on the label on

the left side of the control panel.

Kenmore

MICRO E OVEN

Model No.

Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference•

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60684, U.S.A.

Use and Care

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy. Respect it as an electric cooking appliance. Become familiar with microwave energy, its uses and limitations.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in

harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) DO NOT PLACE any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

properly and that there is no damage to the:

(I) DOOR (bent) (2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)

(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES.

(d) THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT-FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

• The oven must be level.

• The glass tray must be in the oven during cooking.

• The metal rack must be removed from the oven when the rack is not used for cooking.

• The oven should be thoroughly checked by a trained service technician, should it be dropped or damaged, before it is operated again.

• The electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way.

• The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power remains off when the door is open. DO NOT try to defeat these switches.

• Place the cookware gently on the glass tray and handle the tray carefully to avoid possible breakage.

• Use only Sears Browning dish on the glass tray. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the

browning dish. Incorrect usage may cause the glass tray to break.

DON'TS

• DO NOT

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• DO NOT use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is made for household use only.

The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. It

meets UL and FCC requirements and complies u.'ith safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

attempt to operate this oven with the door open. run the oven empty without food in it.

cook bacon directly on the glass tray to avoid excessive local heating on the glass tray. leave the temperature probe unplugged in the cavity operating the oven.

let the temperature probe touch the side walls, glass tray or door of the cavity when in use. plug the pointed end of the temperature probe into the socket inside the cavity.

use the temperature probe in a regulator oven. This probe is designed for microwave oven

store burnable material, such as food, in your microwave oven.

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING - Toreducether skofburns,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

I. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX-

CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on

Page 2.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUND- ING INSTRUCTIONS" found on Page 3 of

Installation Instruction manual.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers--for example, closed glass jars-- may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

I0.

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

II. Do not use outdoors.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15.

When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. (See "Care and

Cleaning" instructions on Page 21 through 23.)

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appli- ance if paper, plastic, or other combustible

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is nec- essary when used by children.

8. 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.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjust-

ment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................. 6

Names of Oven Parts and Oven Control Panel ............................................. 7--8

Use Instructions ...................................................................... 9--10

[] Easy Use Chart ...................................................................... 10

[] Change or Check a Setting ............................................................ 10

[] Regular Timer ........................................................................ 10

Detailed Directions .................................................................... 11--19

[] "HI-Power" Cooking ................................................................. 11

[] Cooking Guide for "Multi-Power" Settings ............................................... 12

[] "Multi-Power" Cooking ................................................................ 13

[] "Temperature Controlled" Cooking ..................................................... 14--16

[] Temperature Controlled "HI-Power" Cooking and Automatic "Hold Warm". ................. 17

[] Temperature Controlled "Multi-Power" Cooking and Automatic "Hold Warm" . .............. 18

[] Whole Meal Cooking ................................................................. 19

Utensils ................................................................................ 20

Care and Cleaning ...................................................................... 21--23

Questions and Answers .................................................................. 24--25

Before Calling for Service ................................................................ 26

Sears Service ........................................................................... 27

Sears Warranty ..................................................................... Back Cover

SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN "USE AND CARE MANUAL"-- MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS

Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears. Please read this booklet. It takes

just a few minutes- time well spent to learn how to use all of the features.

Advice on the use and care of Sears appliances is always available at your

nearest Sears store. When seeking information, be sure to get the complete model number located on the plastic label. See below for its location.

MODEL NUMBER

To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the inner left side of the control panel. (You must open the door to see the number).

The number will look like this: 564.8000000.

Model Number Label

INSTALLATION

Complete Installation Instructions are included in the separate instruction manual.

If you have any question on installation, please contact your Sears sales person or local Sears Service

Center. A mounting space of 33" or more from the surface of cooktop to the bottom of kitchen top cabinet, and at

least 30" wide is required to mount the oven. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet and then plug

it back in.

DIMENSIONS

Height Width

Depth Weight

19-3/8"

29-7/8"

19-1/4"

104-3/8 lbs.

33"

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS

See-through

door Painted cavity

Oven door handle

Grillwork

interlock system

panel

Metal rack

Glass tray

Hood bottom cover

Please read "'Requirements For Installation" section in Installation Manual before you remove the rest of

contents from carton.

Your Oven will come with the following items:

Glass Tray ................................... 1 each

Metal Rack .................................. 1 each

Temperature Probe ........................... 1 each

Cookbook ................................... 1 each

Use and Care Manual ......................... 1 each

Installation Instruction Manual .................. 1 each

Top Cabinet Template ......................... 1 each

Wall Template ................................ 1 each

Hardware Package ............................ 1 each

Damper/duct Connector ....................... 1 each

Exhaust filters Work light

Temperature probe

Do not use this Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven for commercial purposes. This Microwave Oven is made for household use only.

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

Time--Used in setting cooking time.

Numbers--Used to enter the

• Cooking times.

• Cooking powers.

• Cooking temperatures.

Cook Control--Used to cooking power levels.

Window--Used to show:

• Cooking time.

• Cooking power level.

• Cooking temperature.

• Hold, End.

It also functions as countdown timer or temperature indicator

when cooking.

Control--Used in setting

the desired cooking temperature. "Temperature Control" cooking can be done only when the temperature probe is plugged

into the socket inside the oven.

Clear--Clears all entries. Once

cooking has begun, however,

CLEAR will function only after

STOP has been touched.

Start--Starts the Oven.

Cook Guide--Cooking guide which lists the types of cooking

that most often occur at these cooking power levels.

p--Stops the oven.

Lp Guide--Temperature guide lists examples of food that are best cooked at these tern-

peratures.

Work Light Button--Lights up

cooktop or countertop.

Fan Control Buttons-- Exhausts the air by hood fan.

NOTE: A "beep tone" sounds when a "pad" on the con-

trol panel is touched, to indicate a setting has been entered.

USE INSTRUCTIONS- COOKING GUIDE

"HI-POWER" COOKING

"HI" gives the highest power cooking possible with your microwave oven. It is a recommended setting for cooking foods with a high moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture. Your Kenmore Microwave Cooking cookbook will tell you which foods are cooked best using the highest microwave cooking power ("HI"). For detailed directions on "HI" (maximum power) cooking, see Page 11.

"MULTI-POWER" COOKING

Many foods need slower cooking (at less than full power) in order to give the best results. In addition to "HI", there are ninety-nine "multi-power" settingst Detailed directions for "multi-power" cooking are on Page 13.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED "HI-POWER" COOKING

"Hl-Power" with TEMP CONTROL allows you to cook food to a preset temperature using maximum speed.

Follow the directions on Page 17 and you will be able to preset the temperature you desire with the aid of the

"Temperature Controlled" cooking guide.

WHOLE MEAL COOKING

The Metal Rack increases the oven cooking space. To

cook two or more different foods at one time, choose their proper places inside the oven by following the

cookbook directions. See Page 19.

AUTOMATIC HOOD FAN CONTROL

The two-speed fan can be turned on by pressing the Fan Control Buttons. It will also automatically run at high speed by a heat sensing device. The sensing device detects overheating conditions from the cooking surface below and turns on the fan to prevent damage to the oven. Once it is turned on by the sensing device, it can not be defeated by the FAN Control (Low/Off) Buttons.

It will continue to run until the temperature of the Oven drops to a safe level.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED "MULTI-POWER" COOKING

"Multi-Power" with TEMP CONTROL allows you to cook more sensitive foods to a preset temperature by

using slower microwave cooking speeds. See Page 18 for detailed directions.

AUTOMATIC "HOLD WARM"

After reaching the set temperature, the oven switches

into "Hold Warm" to keep the food warm.

"Hold" will show in the display window and will continue

to show for up to sixty minutes or until the door has been opened or STOP has been touched. See Pages 17 and 18.

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