Kenmore 5658748510 Owner’s Manual

USE & CARE

MANUAL

STOCK NO.

87451

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
cabinet back.

Kenmore

MICRO VE OVEN

Model No.

Serial No.

Retain this information
for future reference.

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

Use and Care

12719

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.

(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:
(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.
o The glass tray must be in the oven during cooking.

• 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.

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

e 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.

DON'TS

" DO NOT
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• 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 with 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 of the glass tray.
leave the Temperature Probe unplugged in the cavity when operating the oven.

let the Temperature Probe touch the side walls, glass tray or door of the cavity when in use.
pklg the Pointed End of the Temperature Probe into the socket inside the cavity.

use the Temperature Probe in a regular oven. This probe is designed for microwave oven

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

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Wl_en 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:

1. 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 "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on Page 6.

q. 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.

10. 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.

I

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

mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied

wilh a Sl.)onge or sofl cloth. (See "Care and
Cleaning" instructions on Page 19.)

16. To

reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.

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.

S. 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.

C.

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

General Instructions

[] Location of Model Number Label ....................................................... 5

[] IMPORTANT--Electrical Grounding Instructions ......................................... 6

[] Installation ........................................................................... 7

[] Names of Oven Parts ................................................................. 8

[] Oven Control Panel .................................................................. 9

Use Instructions

[] Use Instructions--Cooking Guide ...................................................... I0

[] Easy Use Chart ...................................................................... I0

[] Regular Timer ........................................................................ I0

Detailed Directions

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

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

[] Fast Defrost ......................................................................... 12

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

[] "Temperature Controlled" Cooking ..................................................... 14_16

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

Utensils ................................................................................ 18

Care and Cleaning ...................................................................... 19

Questions and Answers ........................................................... : ...... 20_21

Before Calling for Service ................................................................ 22

Sears Service ........................................................................... 23

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

8EARS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN

"USE AND CARE MANUAL"-

MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS

Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears. Please read this booklet. It takes
only 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 you have the complete model
number Which is 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

ofyour microwave oven. The number is on the inner left side of the control panel. (You must open the door to see the
number). The model number is also located on the back of the cabinet.

The number will look like this: 565.8000000

Model Number Label

IMPORTANT

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an 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.

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plugcan result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or Sears Service Department if the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
A short 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 electrical 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 countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. The
electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way.

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND
GROUNDED OUTLET

Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug

INSTALLATION

Installyour oven by followingthesethreesimple s_eps:
Step I: Remove allpacking materialand accessofies_

Step 2: Place the oven in the Ievel location of your choice, but make sure there is at least one inch of space on the

top and at the rear for proper ventilation, The top of the oven should be kept dear and the plastic feet
must be kept on the oven so there is air flow for ventilation. An exhaust outle_ is at the real" of the
oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the o,_,en.

Step 3: Plug your oven into a Standard 120 volt household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amp

and that your microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit,

Note: If your oven does not operate properly, unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet and then

plug itback in.

DIMENSIONS
Height: 12-7/16"

Width: 19-5/16"
Depth: 14-5/8"

Weight: 36 lbs.

Note: This oven is not designed for a bui!t-in use.

one side is Installed flush

wall, the opposite side

must be open,

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS

Easy-Clean
Painted Cavity

See-Through

Door

Interlock System

Oven Control Panel

Door Release Button

Glass Tray

Temperature Probe

Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton. Your oven will be
packed with the following items:

Glass Tray ......................................................... 1 Each

Temperature Probe .................................................. 1 Each

Cookbook ......................................................... 1 Each

"Use and Care Manual" . ............................................ 1 Each

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