Kenmore 56568481791, 56568481790, 56568480791, 56568480790, 56568380791 Owner’s Manual

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8_8 Owner's Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Model Nos.

565. 68380

565. 68381 565, 68480

565. 68481

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CAUTION:

Before using this appliance_ read

this manual and follow al_safety rules and Operating Instructions.

(Spanish Owner's Manual

can be found on page 33 - 46.)

(El manual del propietario en espa_o_ se

encuentra en las p_ginas 33 - 46)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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.

(c)

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes 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.

*A'ceording to IEC-705 test procedure Specifications subject to c_hange without notice.

565. 68380/565.68381 AC 120 V, 60 Hz

1480W, 12.9 Amps 1000W*

1.3 cu. ft 12-5/8" (320 mm)

21-5/8,, x 12-1/2,, x 17_5/8,,

(550x 317 x 447 ram)

38.5 Ibs. (17.5 kg)

565.68480/565. 68481 AC 120 V, 60 Hz

1480W, 12.9 Amps 1000 VV*

1.8 cu. ft. 12-5/8" (320 mm)

23-7/16" x 14W4" x 17-5/8''

:(595 x 362 x 448 mm)

42 Ibs. (19 kg)

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)

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

SAFETY

Proper and safe use of your oven 4 Important Safety Instructions 5

Electrical Grounding Instructions 6

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

ASSEMBLY

Names of Oven Parts and

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

Turntable ................ 8

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

OPERATION Basic Features

Control Panel and Features.. 10

Setting Clock ............. 11

Hold Warm .............. 12

Kitchen Timer ............. 12

Manual Cooking .......... 13

Multistage Cooking ........ 14

Special Features

Auto Sensor Cooking ....... 14

Automatic Defrost by Weight. 15

Quick-On Cooking ........ 17

Other Convenient Functions . 18

COOKING GUIDE

Cooking Techniques ....... t 9

Sensor Cooking ........... 20

Sensor Cooking Recipes .... 22

Appetizers and Rice ....... 24

Soup and Sandwiches ...... 25

Meats, Poultry and Fish .... 26

Eggs .................... 28

Baked Goods and Desserts.. 29

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning ................ 30

Sears Service ............. 30

Troubleshooting ......... 31

ESPANOL (Spanish Instructions)

GARANTIA .............. 33

SEGURIDAD ............. 34

ENSAMBLE .............. 36

OPERACION ............. 38

(Consulte la p&gina 33 para encontrar

el indice detallado).

KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

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

Oven fails due to a defect in material or _dTk_nanship, 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 use,tfffor private household purposes.

Warranty service is available by simply CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS STORE OR 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 - REPAIR

1 - 800 - 473 - 7247

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

• The oven must be level.

• 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 it 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 Sensor Popcorn.

• 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.

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

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.

When heating liquids, e.g. beverages in your oven,

overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without

evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil-over of the

hot liquid. To prevent this possibility, the following steps

should be taken: a) Avoid using straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.

b) Do not overheat.

c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again

halfway through the heating time. d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring

again before carefully removing the container.

Demo mode is designed for retail store display.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

,_ persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Road all instructions before use.

• Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 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:

• Keep the oven door closed

• Turn the oven off, and

• Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker

panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at

all times:

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) Do not use wire twist-ties in the

oven. Be sure to inspect purchased

items for wire twist-ties and remove

before placing them in the oven.

• This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properl,) grounded

outlet. See page 6.

• Some products 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.

• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided

installation instructions.

• Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is

specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not 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 not store or use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not use this oven near water,

near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool,

and the like.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

• When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild,

nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

See page 30.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If there is an

_k 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 plug can

result in electric shock.

Do not plug into an

outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

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 that has 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 if the

grounding instructions are not completely

understood as to whether the appliance

is properly grounded. A short power supply

cord is provided to reduce the risk of

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used with following precautions:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be equal to or higher than

the electrical rating of the appliance.

• The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord.

• A longer cord sl_ould be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where

it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Property polarized and

grou nded outlet

Three-pronged (grounding)

UTENSILS

_L CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

• Tightly-closed utensils

could explode.

Closed containers are opened and plastic

pouches pierced before cooking.

The electrical power cord must be kept dry and

must not be pinched or crushed in any way.

See following page for further instructions "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be

avoided in microwave oven."

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 P-100 power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm,

Do not use them for Microwave Cooking.

Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.

CAUTION:

1. 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

Browning dish

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates and cups

Paper towels

Parchment paper Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers

Wax paper

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 (2.5 cm) away from oven walls. Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning

dish must be at least 3/16inch (5 mm) above the turntable.

Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.

Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no

metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal

tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

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

supervision for a short-term cooking only. Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe." Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

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

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils

Aluminum tray

Food carton with me.ta[ hand le

Metal or metal- trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties Paper bags

Plastic foam cups

Wood

Remarks

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. May cause arcing, Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when

exposed to high temperature. Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may

split or crack.

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Turntable/Turntable roller rest/Owner's Manual

Super EvenWave System

The microwave 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 results in improved performance.

Door \ Interior light Control _anet

Safety interlock system

Shuntsaff oven power ifdoor is opened during operation.

TURNTABLE

CAUTION: The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch

them immediately after use.

Auto Return Turntable

When a cook cycle is completed, the turntable will continue to turn until it

reaches the same position as it was at the start. If however, you open the d4_er it will stop immediately even if it

has not reached the original position.

Door release button Press the button to open door.

When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking stops but the program will

not be canceled. Touch START to resume

cooking.

Turntable Installation

• Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom.

• The turntable hub should be securely locked in the receptacle.

Never place the turntable upside down.

• The tumtable rotation should never be restricted.

• Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as shown in the diagram.

• Both turntable and roller rest must

always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are

always placed on this turntable for cooking.

• This turntable rotates clockwise or

counterclockwise; this is normal.

Turntable Hub(underside)

Rollerrest

INSTALLATION

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door.

Do not install if oven is damaged.

Receptacle

OPEN

Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or p_let vents. A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5 cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent wall. One side must be open.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the oven.

• Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.

• Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

• Do not install oven over a range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliance.

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.

NOTE:-This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-volt/60-Hz AC%-'_cuit. This oven is designed for countertop installation only. Insertion into a

cabinet or wall will damage the product and void the warranty.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

(1) Display Window

'[,._! _f. IINtIN/,'NIIN

_2_SENS0RSTARTDEF123L0CK

(2) Indicators 1121 3 : Cooking stage indicators

SENSOR/DEF :

Cooking mode indicators

START/LOCK : A indicator prompts you to enter start or shows the oven is

locked.

(3) Sensor menu keypads (page 14) (4) MORE/LESS : Adds or reduces

cooking time for Sensor menu keypad.

Auto menu keypads (5) AUTO DEFROST (page 15) (6) QUICK ON (page 17)

(5).

(8)-

(14)-

DOOR RELEASE

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47)

-(13)

(7) POWER LEVEL (page 13) (8) TIME (page 13) (9) HOLD WARM (page 12)

(10) KITCHEN TIMER (page 12)

(11) NUMBER (12) CLOCK (page 11)

(13} STA RT

(14) STOP/CLEAR

Clears all previous setting if pressed before cooking starts. During

cooking: touch once to stop oven; twice to stop and clear all entries.

Beep Sound

A beep tone sounds when a keypad on the control panel is

touched to indicate a setting has been entered.

BEFORE OPERATION

Interactive Display This oven is preprogrammed with the Interactive Display ON.

The Interactive Display will prompt you with step-by-step instructions to cbmplete any cooking p.rogram.

When you become familiar with your oven, the Interactive Display can be turned off. See other convenient functions on page 18 for how to turn on and off.

Before using your oven, follow below procedure and set clock.

1) Plug in the oven.

TO SET TIME PRESS CLOCK KEYPAD appears in the display window.

2) Set clock.

SETTING CLOCK

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

Exam :)le: To set 3:15 :

Step Procedu re Keypad

Touch CLOCK.

Display

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Touch 3, 1, 5 to enter time of

day.

Touch CLOCK.

The clock starts counting.

Note: •

rf 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 Interactive display will guide you to the next

step or reset to 0:00. This is a 12 hour clock.

You can use the oven without setting clock.

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