Kenmore 65022 Owner's Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos 721.65022

721.65029

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

P/NO.: 3828W5A4094 www.sears.com

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

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

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure

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 TouchCooking 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

Service Numbers ................................ Back cover

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.

FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
ON MAGNETRON

For the second throughthe fifth year from the date
of purchase,if the magnetron in this oven fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will
supply a new magnetron,free of charge.Safety
regulations,however,require the magnetron to be

installed by Sears,and you must pay the labor cost
of installation.

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 is void if microwave isused for other

than private household purposes.
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

interlock.

• 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.

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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 microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING - Toreducetheriskofburns,electricshock,fire,injurytopersons,orexposuretoexcessive

microwave energy:

1. Read all the instructions before using your microwave

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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-insafety 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 twist-ties 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 the
container is disturbed or 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) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container once heating has begun.

4) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.

5) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing 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.

-for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or similar location.

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 s_6inch 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.

20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed containers

- for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and
should not be heated in this oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1,400 W

Microwave Output "1,000 W
Rated Current 12.3 A

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 201/s" x 12" x 151/s''
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 137/s'' x 95116'' x 14s/16''

Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.1 Cu. Ft.

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove your Galaxy 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

CONTROL PANEL

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1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable

1 Turntable Roller Rest

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1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and

indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time

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

4. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your

microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

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

6. TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

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

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8. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook

power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds.

9. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the
Quick Touch, Auto Defrost, Auto Cook and Add Minute

function which start automatically) and to turn Child

Lock on or off.

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

11. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting

method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs
or 4.0 kgs.