Kenmore 62229 Owner's Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos 721.62222

721.62229

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 U.S.A.

P/NO.: 3828W5A3062 www.sears.com

WARRANTY ......................................................... 2

SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4

PrecautionsTo Avoid PossibleExposure

To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3

Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-8

Specifications ...................................................... 5

Installation ........................................................... 5

Parts And Accessories ........................................ 6

Control Panel ...................................................... 6

Cookware Guide ................................................. 7

Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 8

Cleaning .............................................................. 8

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 9-15

Clock ................................................................... 9

Kitchen Timer ...................................................... 9

Child Lock ........................................................... 9

Add Minute ........................................................ 10

Timed Cooking .................................................. 10

Multi-Stage Cooking .......................................... 11

Microwave Power Levels .................................. 11

Quick Touch Cooking ......................................... 12

Quick Touch Cooking Table ............................... 12

Auto Defrost ...................................................... 13

Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 13

Cooking Tips ................................................ 14-15

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 16-18

Questions And Answers .............................. 16-17

Before Calling For Service ................................ 18

Master Protection Agreements ......................... 39

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 & Repair Center in the

United States. For the location of your nearest Sears Parts & 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.

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

intedock.

• 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 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.

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.

WARNING Ak

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 appliance.

• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of

the appliance.

NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.

• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• The extension cord does not drape over a countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or crushed in any way.

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,

WA_RN_NG - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

1. Read all the instructions before using your oven.

2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision!

3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

4. 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.

5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, nonabrasive

soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it

thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

7. To avoid a fire hazard: 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. 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 twist4ies 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 the

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 3A6inch 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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1,400 W

Microwave Output "1,000 W Rated Current 12.3 A

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 20%" x 12" x 15W' Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 137/8" x 95/_e" x 143/_6"

Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.1 Cu. Ft.

*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.

NOTE: Do not install your microwave oven over a range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliances.

This oven is not designed for Built-In use.

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.

NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

Countertop

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

See*Through Door Easy-Clean

Oven Cavity

Safety Interlock System

CONTROLPANEL

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Oven Control

Panel

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

1 Use and Care Guide 1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable

1 Turntable Roller Rest

Turntable

Roller Rest

1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time

settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. QUICK TOUCH. This pad allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels.

3. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting

method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs

or 4.0 kgs.

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

6. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries.

7. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your

microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

8. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

9. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.

10. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds.

11. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the

Quick Touch Sensor, Express Defrost, Auto Cook and Add Minute function which start automatically)

and to turn Child Lock on or off.

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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 the 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 cause 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.

Centura TM Tableware

• The Coming Company recommends that you de not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM

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

• 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.

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 microwave-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.

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 underceoked 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 overceoking, 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.

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, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool. or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the 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.

CLOCK

;HILD LOCK

Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).

Touch: Display Shows:

2. CBO_k I / _ _ uun n

4. I 18:.

NOTE: This is a 12 hour clock.

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. k_t_he,timer u

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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:

Time of day.

2. Touch and

hold until "L" I L appears in

the display,

(approximately

4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

..... Touch and hold

until "k"

1, _ disappears

from the display,

(approximately 4 seconds)

Time of day.

2. _ii!3!i!ii;O!__iOi!ii_ I "q: unnu I

I 3:nn I

time counting down.

ADD MINUTE

TIMED COOKING

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at

100% power without the need to touch START.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Touch:

Display Shows:

1. Time of day.

Twice Time counting down

and power 100

NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute up to 99 rain 59 seconds.

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and powen For best results, there are 10 power

level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table" on

page 11 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:

_i!i;i;;i!!!;;;ii;

1. cook !_im®

Display Shows:

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6. At the end of cooking time, 2 short tones and 1 long tone

will sound.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different cook

powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You

can program your oven to switch from one power

level to another for up to 3 stages.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch:

1. cook t_me

Display Shows:

2.3; 8: [ 3.,,nn,,[

to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage.

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4. to set an 80% [

cook power for P - 8 un the first stage.

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cooking time, 2 short E n d tones and 1 long

,1. theen0oftheI I[

tone will sound.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the

table below for suggestions:

Microwave Power Level Table

Power

Level

• Boiling water.

10 • Making candy.

(High} • Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

• Whole poultry.

9 • Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

• Reheating prepared foods quickly.

8 • Reheating sandwiches.

• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.

7 • Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

• Cooking veal.

6 • Cooking whole fish.

• Cooking puddings & custard.

Use

I - U U

to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage.

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8. to set an 50% [ P - 5 O

9. [ - n n

10. When the first stage is over, you will hear two

cook power for the second

stage.

short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.

3 - U U

5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.

• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4 • Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

3 • Cooking pork chops, roast.

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• Taking chill out of fruit.

2 • Softening butter.

1 • Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.

• Softening butter & cream cheese.

0 • Standing time.

QUICK TOUCH COOKING

Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the Quick Touch

Cook Table below for more information. Example: To cook a 3.50z. bag of microwave

popcorn.

Touch:

Display Shows:

Example: To cook 1 potato

Touch: Display Shows:

2. The oven will start

10 ° I 3s I

2. The oven will start

automatically.

3. At the end of cooking time, 2 short tones and

1 long tone will sound.

Time counting down.

automatically.

3. At the end of cooking time, 2 short tones and

1 long tone will sound.

QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE

CATEGORY TOUCH SERVING SiZE DIRECTIONS

Beverage 1 time 1 cup • 240ml per cup.

2 times 2 cups • Use mug or microwave-safe cup.

• Stir after reheating.

Time counting down.

Potato 1 time 1 ea (8 oz.) • 8-10 oz. per potato.

2 times 2 ea (16 oz.) • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel. 3 times 3 ea (24 oz.) • Pierce potato several times with fork.

4 times 4 ea (32 oz.) •After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.

• No cover.

Popcorn

1 time

2 times 3 times

35 oz 30 oz

175 oz

• Follow package instructions

• Use popcorn package which is made especially for microwave

cooking

• Do not try to pop unpopped kernels

• Heat only 1 package at a time

• Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn

When popping prepackaged popcorn;

Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the

bag

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