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Models/Modelos 565.61202, 565.61209

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

PartNo.16719 Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www,sears.com

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOMD

POSSmBLEEXPOSURE TO

EXCESSMVEM CROWAVE

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.

(c) Do not operate the oven if itJsdamaged. It is particularly important that the

oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

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

(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

SPECiFiCATiONS

Model:

Power Source:
Power Consumption:

Maximum Output:

Oven Capacity:

Turntable Diameter:

Dimensions: (w x h x d)

Weight- Approx.

*According to IEC-705 test

Specifications subject to change without notice.

565. 612021565. 61209
AC 120V, 60 Hz

1480W, 12.9 Amps
1000W*

1.0 cu. ft.
10-13/_6"

20-_1/16°x 11-3/0"x 16-3/8''

34.5 Ibs.

3rocedure.

FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE...

To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will

require the complete Model number and Serial number of your oven.
Copy your Model and Serial numbers.

Model No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)

Serial No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)

© Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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SAFETY
Properandsafeuseofyouroven.4

ImportantSafetyInstructions..... 5

GroundingInstructions.......... 6

Utensils..................... 6

ASSEMBLY
NamesofOvenPartsand

Accessories.................. 8

TurntableInstallation........... 8

Installation................... 9

OPERATION

BasicFeatures

ControlPanelandFeatures...... 10

SettingClock................. 11

ChildLock-Out................ 11

DemoModeSetting............ 11

KitchenTimer................. 12

TimeCooking................. 12

SpecialFeatures

QuickTouchTM Cooking ......... 14

Automatic Defrost by Weight ..... 16

Quick-On Cooking ............ 18

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning ..................... 19

Sears Service ................ 19

Troubleshooting ............... 20

KENMORE ® MICROWAVE OVEN

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase,
if this Kenmore ® Microwave Oven fails

clue to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of
charge.

KENMORE ® MAGNETRON

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

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.

The above warranty coverage applies

only to microwave ovens which are used
for private household purposes.

Warranty service is available by simply
RETURNING MICROWAVE TO

SEARS SERVICE CENTER in the
United States.

This Warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States.

The Warranty give you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
D/817 WA,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. 60179

For Service Call:
1 - 800- 4- MY - HOME
1 - 800 - 469 - 4663

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

The oven must be level.

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The turntable and turntable roller

rest must be in the oven during
cooking. See page 8.

Place the cookware gently on the
turntable and handle if carefully to

avoid possible breakage.

Incorrect use of browning dish may

cause the turntable to break. See

page 7.
Use only the specified bag size

when using the Quick Touch TM

Popcorn feature.
The oven has several built-in safety

switches to ensure that the power
remains off when the door is open.
Do not tamper with these switches.

Do not operate the microwave oven
when empty. Operating the oven

with no food or food that is extremely
low in moisture can cause fire,
charring or sparking.

Do not cook bacon directly on the

turntable. Excessive local heating of

the turntable may cause it to break.
Do not heat baby bottles or baby

food in the microwave oven. Uneven
heating may occur and could cause
physical injury.

Do not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup bottles.

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Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.

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Do not do home canning in this
microwave oven as it is impossible to
be sure all contents of the jar have

reached boiling temperature.
Do not use this microwave oven for

commercial purposes. This
microwave oven is made for

household use only.

To prevent delayed eruptive boiling

of hot liquids and beverages or
scalding, stir liquid before placing the

container in the oven and again
halfway through cooking time. Let

stand in the oven for a short time and
stir again before removing the

container.

IMPORTANT SAFETY )NSTRUCTmONS

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

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to

persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Read all instructions before use. o install or locate this oven only in
Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO o
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY" on page 2.
As with most cooking appliances,
close supervision is necessary to

reduce the risk of a fire in the oven
cavity.

If a fire should start: o

Keep the oven door closed

Turn the oven off, and

o Disconnect the power cord or shut

off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at
alltimes: °

a) Do not overcook foods. Carefully

attend the appliance if paper,

plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. _'

b) Do not use the cavity for storage

purposes. Do not store "
combustible items such as bread,

cookies, paper products, etc. '_

inside the oven.
If lightning strikes the power line,

the oven may turn on by itself.

c) Remove wire twist-ties and metal

handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing
them in the oven.

This oven must be grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See page 6.

Some prodm4cta such as whole eggs,
water with oil or fat, sealed containers

and closed glass jars may explode
and therefore should not be heated in

this oven.

accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this

manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

This oven is specifically designed to

heat or cook food. It isnot designed

for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used
by children.
Do not operate this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service

technicians, Contact the nearest

authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any vents on
the oven.

Do net store or use thisappliance
outdoors.

Do net use this oven near water,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool,
and the like,

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Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.

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Keep cord away from heated

surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter.
When cleaning surfaces of door and

oven thai comes together on closing
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive

soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth. See page 19.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GROUNDING_NSTRUCTRONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an

DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard
,, Touching some of the

internal components can
cause serious personal

injury or death. Do not
disassemble

this appliance.

_ WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard

• Improper use of the
grounding can result in a

risk of electric shock.
De not plug into an outlet

until appliance is
properly installed and
grounded.

ProperlV polarized and
grounded outlet

electrical short circuit, 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.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded,
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the

grounding instructions are notcompletely understood
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded. II it is necessary to use an

extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that

has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a3-slot receptacle

that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked

rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or

greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Ashort power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available

and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long cord or extension cord is used: 1) The

marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the eiectrical
rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must
be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and 3) The longer
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Three-pronged
(grounding) plug

UTENSILS

_ CAUTION

Personal injury Hazard

'_ Tightly-closed utensils

could explode. Closed
containers should be

opened and plastic
pouches should be
pierced before cooking.

See following page for further instructions "Materials

you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in

microwave even."

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power (P100) for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil.

If the empty utensil is warm,
Do not use for Microwave Cooking,

Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.

CAUTION:
I. Do not use plastic containers for testing.

2. Some containers and dishware may be warm (or

hot) in only one area. Do not use a container

that becomes warm anywhere.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin

parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at

least 1 inch away from oven walls,

Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish

must be at least 3/16 inch above the turntable, incorrect usage
may cause the turntable to break.

Dinnerware Microwave-safe only, Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not

use cracked or chipped dishes.

G}ass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most

glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no

metallic trim. Do net use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie,

Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven

unattended while cooking.

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with

supervision for short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Should be labeled "Microwave Safe" Some plastic containers
soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package.

Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain

moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remark_
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle

Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
trimmed utensils cause arcing.

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when

Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may

exposed to high temperature.

split or crack.

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS ANg ACCESSORIES

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Turntable/Turntable roller rest! Use and Care Guide

Super EvenWave ® System
The microwaves reach the embossments on the interior walls
and then bounce in every direction. As a result, microwave
energy will be reflected from many angles to cook and defrost
more evenly and result in improved performance.

Door

Interior tight Control panel

\

Safetyinterlock
system

Shuts off oven
power if door is
opened during

operation,

TURNTABLE _NSTALLATION

o Place the roller rest on the cavity

bottom.

,, Turntable hub should securely locked

in the receptacle. Never place the
turntable upside down. Turntable

o The turntable rotation should never

be restricted.

o Place the turntable on top of the roller

rest as shown in the diagram.

o Both turntable and roller rest must

always be used during cooking.
Al! food and containers of food are

always placed on this turntable for
cooking.

o This turntable rotates clockwise or

counterclockwise; this is normal. Roller rest

CAUTION: The inside of the oven and

turntable get very hot, so do not touch
them immediately after use.

Door releasebatlon

o When you open the door during
o Press thebutton to open door.

cooking process,the cooking stops

but the program will notbe

canceled. TouchSTART to resume
cooking.

Hub (underside)

_Receptacle

gNSTALLATJON

Remove all packing matedal and accessories. Examine the even for any damage
such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a !20-volti60-Hz
AC circuit. This oven is designed for ceuntertop installation.

Ceuntertop Installation 1

1. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake

and/or outlet vents.

OPEN

,_ Leave a minimum clearance of

3 inches around the oven. One side
must be open.

Leave a minimum clearance of

3 inches above the oven.

o Do not remove the legs from the

bottom of the oven.

o Blocking the intake and/or outlet

openings can damage the oven.

2. Plug your oven into a standard 120-
volt / 60-Hz household outlet. Be

sure the electrical circuit is at least

15 amperes and that your
microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit.

WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing

appliance, If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.

¢ONTROLPANELANDFEATURE$

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CLOCK J

fJOOR RELEASE

Deep Sound

A beep sounds when akeypad

is pressed, to confirm your key
entry.

(1) Display Window

Counts down cooking time in
seconds. Shows clock time when

oven is not in use.

(2) Indicators

STEP1/STEP2/STEP3:
Cooking stage indicators

AUTOI DEFROST/PAUSE:

Cooking mode indicators

TnME/POWER/SERVING/LB/oz.:

Lights or flashes to enter cooking

time, power setting, food weight or

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-10 (4)

number of servings.

MOREILESS:
Lights to indicate Mere/Less

adjustment has been entered.

(3) Ouick Touch TM keypads (page 14)

FROZENENTREE

FROZEN VEGETABLE

FRESHVEGETABLE
POTATO
PIZZA St.ICE

POPCORN
SOUP!BEVERAGE

MORFJLESS
Used to adjust cookin_ time for

Quick Touch TM keypad.
QUICK ON (page 18)

CLOCK (page 11)

(i)

STOP/CLEAR

(6)

Clears all previous settings if
pressed before cooking starts.
During cooking: touch once to stop

oven; twice to clear all entries.

(7) START
(8) POWER (page 13)

(9) Nun_ber keys
(!0)Auto Defrost by Weight (page 16)

FINE DEFROST: Provides
thorough defrosting results.

QUICK DEFROST: Provides faster
defrosting when complete

defrosting is less crucial. This
defrost option is excellent for
thawing items such as frozen
ground meat for use in spaghetti

sauce or for race meat.

(11) KITCHEN TI_IER (page 12)

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SET°_'_NGOLOOK

To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below.

E×arnple: To set 3:15:

Display

CLOCK

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( °.°°1U.UIJ

---q rtimeof

2 day. 31 5

3 The clock starts counting. CLOCK

Note:

OHLD LOCKoOUT

The oven has a safety feature which prevents use by children. The feature locks the
operation of the oven until canceled.

To set:
_i Procedure

To cancel:

iI[Ji Procedure

If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC
outlet, Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
When your oven is plugged in for' the first time or when power resumes after a
power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to 0:00.

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]-his is a 12 hour cloak.

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You can use the oven without setting clock.

Keypad

-ouch START and hold for
seconds. L appears in the

isplay.

Keypad Display
Touch START and hold for
4 seconds. L disappears from

the display.

!

DSMO MODE GETT_NG

Touch STOP/CLEAR and hold for 4 seconds. L appears in the display. Microwave
energy will not be produced during demo mode.

To cancel Demo mode, touch STOP/CLEAR and hold for 4 seconds. L disappears
from the display.

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KITCHEN YII£E£

You can use the Kitchen Timer function independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.

Example: To set timer for 3 minutes:

Procedure

Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

1

Keypad

_ITCFIEI'_

Display

( "/

L_

Touch 3, 0 and 0 to set 3

minutes.
(up to 99 minutes 99 seconds

Touch START.
The timer starts counting and

3

beeps sound for 7 seconds at
the end.

Note: s

To check remaining timer time during cooking, touch KITCHEN TIMER.

The remaining time appears in the display for 5 seconds.

,_ To clear a timer setting, touch STOP/CLEAR while the display shows

remaining timer time.

_' The indicator K flashes when the display shows a cooking time.

The indicator g lights when the display shows a timer time.

o To stop beeps of Kitchen Timer, touch KITCHEN TIMER.

,, Kitchen Timer will not beep if the oven beeps at the same time to indicate

another oven operation (the end of a cooking, for example).

o If you do not enter a timer time for 10 seconds after step 1, the setting is

cleared with a beep.

,_ If a cooking completes while you are setting the Kitchen Timer, all settings are

cleared. Restart from step 1.

if no key is touched for 5 seconds after the last key entry at step 2 above, the

timer automatically starts.

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TllIE COOKING

This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time.

In addition to the P!00 (maximum) power level, you can select different microwave

power from 1t levels, P 0 to Pl00 (0-100% of total power level).

IV]anual Defrosting (Without using Auto Defrost feature):
Use power tevel P 30. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 1 Ib (450 g),

you may start on PI00 for 2 minutes, then reduce to the Ievel P 30.

Multstage Cooking
You can program the oven for up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each stage
can be programmed with a different time setting and power.To program 2-stage or
3-stage cooking, go through steps ! to 2 on page 13. Steps 1 to 2 should be followed
Ior each stage of cooking that is programmed. After the time and power have been
entered for al! stages, touch START. The oven will cook in accordance with the time

and power sequences that were entered.
Delay Start CookiNg:

Use power level P 0 for the first stage of multistage cooking. You can delay cooking
start time by up to 99 rninutes 99 seconds.

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Exsm

)le: To cook at power level P 80 for 40 seconds:

Procedure

J _ jEnter 40 seconds by touching

714 and 0.

j JPress POWER until P 80

I Iappears in the display.

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I 11Pt O0 (100%) once

I Eh P 90 (90%) twice

I I [- P 80 (801/o) 3 times
I 2 I L P70 (70%) _ 4times
! - I _ (60%) 5times

I I L P 50 (50%) 6 times
I 1_ 7 times

I I I P 30 (30%) 8 times

I ! timos

I I iP_TO_IO%) 10 times
I ! 'PLUMP%) 11 times

I 3 ITouch START.

Keypad

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POWER

Display

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Note: o

POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE

P100 • Cooking poultry, vegetables, P 50 o Cooking custards and pasta.

P 90 o Reheating rice and pasta. P 40 o Cooking less tender cuts of meat in _J:_

P 80 o Reheating precooked or P 30 _ Completing the cooking cycle of

P 70 P 20

P 60 o Cooking scrambled eggs. P 10

Cooking time can be set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

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When you cook on P100 power, skip step 2.

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Foods with high moisture conLent should be cooked on PIO0 power.
To check the power level during cooking, touch POWER.

and most casseroles. Roiling o Cooldng rump roast, ham, veal,
water, lamb.

o Preheating a browning dish.

liquid or slow-cooking dishes.

o Completing the cooking cycle of

less tender roasts.

prepared food quickly, casseroles, stews, sauces.

o Cooking fish. o Manual defrosting.
o Cooking cheese dishes, o Softening chocolate.

o Clarifying butter.
o Heating breads, rolls, pancakes,

tacos, tortillas, French toast.

o Softening cream cheese, butter.

• Baking cakes.

o Keeping casseroles warm.