Kenmore 665.60622, 665.60629 Owner's Manual

Microwave Hood Combination
Use & Care Guide
Combinación Microondas Campana
Guía de uso y cuidado
Models/Modelos 665.60622
665.60629
4619-652-60231/8169675
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents
Warranty..............................................................2
Sears Service .....................................................3
Microwave Oven Safety ....................................4
Installation Instructions.....................................7
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ................................................8
How your microwave oven works...................8
Radio interference ...........................................8
Testing your microwave oven..........................8
Testing your dinnerware or cookware.............9
Operating tips..................................................9
Electrical connection.......................................9
Microwave oven features ..............................10
Control panel features...................................11
Using the cooking rack .................................14
Using the exhaust fan ...................................14
Using the cooktop/countertop light ..............15
Setting the clock ...........................................15
Using the kitchen timer .................................16
Using ADD ONE MINUTE..............................17
Changing preset cooking times ....................17
Using Your Microwave Oven ..........................18
Cooking at high cook power.........................18
Cooking at different cook powers.................18
Cooking in stages .........................................20
Progress bar..................................................21
Using AUTO COOK.......................................22
Using AUTO REHEAT....................................23
Using ZIP DEFROST .....................................24
ZIP DEFROST chart ......................................26
Defrosting tips ...............................................27
Using BREAD DEFROST...............................28
Using POPCORN ..........................................28
Using BEVERAGE .........................................29
Using BAKED POTATO..................................29
Using FRESH VEGETABLE ...........................30
Using FROZEN VEGETABLE.........................31
Using HOLD WARM......................................32
Caring for Your Microwave Oven...................33
Installing and caring for filters.......................34
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ........35
Cooking Guide .................................................36
Questions and Answers ..................................38
Troubleshooting ...............................................39
Index..................................................................41
Service ..............................................Back Cover
Microwave Oven Warranty
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.
The above warranty coverage applies only to Microwave Ovens which are used for 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME
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(1-800-469-4663)
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appli­ance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see “Microwave oven features” in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section). Also, record the other information shown below.
Model Number ______________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________ Purchase Date ______________________________________
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Sears Service
“We service what we sell”
“We service what we sell” is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears Service is nationwide.
Your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you, staffed by Sears Trained Technicians – professional technicians specifically trained on Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you – “We service what we sell!”
To further add to the value of your microwave oven, buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty. It provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue inconve­nience. It assures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Oven.
Here’s a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears Microwave Oven Maintenance Agreement.
YEARS OF OWNERSHIP COVERAGE
Replacement of defective parts other than magnetron
Replacement of magnetron
Annual preventative maintenance check at your request
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W – WARRANTY MA – MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Contact your Sears salesperson or local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance
Agreement.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Microwave Oven Safety
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided installation instructions.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. 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 the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
– 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.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water – for example, 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.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involv­ing a risk of electric shock.
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode.
Do not store any materials other than manufactur­er’s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven 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. The microwave oven 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.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely under­stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.
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Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with
one hand. Pull hook E to release microwave hood from mounting plate. If grille cannot be removed (per instructions in Step
2.), insert a thin looped wire or similar tool through an opening in grille to pull hook.
If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combination for any reason, follow these simple steps:
To remove:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove filters and vent grille.
If filters A are installed,
push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove.
Remove the two screws
B from the top of the
microwave oven cabinet (the screws located closest to the front
corners). Do not remove the screws located towards the center of the cabinet.
Remove the vent grille C. Set the screws and
grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see Step 4.)
3. After removing all oven contents, including the
turntable and support, tape the door in the closed position. Then remove the two bolts D securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.
5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave
oven downward. (Be careful that door does not swing open.) Lift off the support tabs F at the bottom of the mounting plate. Set the microwave oven aside on a protected surface.
To replace:
1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.
2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward. Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.
3. Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet. Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet.
4. Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.
5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and support.
6. Replace the vent grille.
7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven
cabinet (the screws located closest to front corners).
8. If filters were installed, replace them (see “Installing and caring for the filters” in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section, if needed).
9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.
For the best cooking results
Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD ONE MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using ADD ONE MINUTE” section).
To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway
through the cooking time.
If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in. (6.35 to 12.7 mm) to vent steam during heating or cooking.
Using your microwave oven may cause interfer­ence to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
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2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.
To test the oven, put 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for
Magnetron
Oven cavity
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TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish, put it into the oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.)
absorb microwave energy, and may become too hot to handle or may slow cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).
OPERATING TIPS
Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing
on it when the door is open.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the
glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less
than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a stand­ing time of one minute before cutting into them.
For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can damage the oven.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.
Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
operate unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Cooking Rack (Part No. 4393826). Use for
extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.
5. Model and Serial Number Plate.
6. Glass Turntable (Part No. 4393751) (not shown).
Included in oven cavity – see below for installation instructions. This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results.
7. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Included in oven
cavity.
8. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light
your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.
9. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference for Auto Cook, Auto Reheat and Zip Defrost settings.
10. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.
11. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
12. Vent Grille.
13. Oven Cavity Light.
14. Microwave Inlet Cover.
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To install turntable and support:
Remove tape from hub (Part No. 4393754).
Place the support
(Part No. 4393752) on the cavity bottom.
Place the turntable on
the hub. Make sure the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom are between the three “spokes” of the hub.
The rollers (Part No. 4393753) on the support fit
inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.
The turntable turns both clockwise and
counterclockwise. This is normal.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The fol­lowing is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel.
For more information on these features, see “Using your microwave oven” section.
1. Display. This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions you chose.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power.
3. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 cups (237 mL or 473 mL) of a beverage. The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power.
4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 potatoes. The oven will automatically cook for a preset time at a preset cook power.
5. FRESH VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL) of a fresh veg­etable. The oven will automatically cook for a preset time at a preset cook power.
6. FROZEN VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL) of a frozen vegetable. The oven will automatically cook for a preset time at a preset cook power.
7. HOLD WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven. HOLD WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle.
8. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers.
9. ZIP DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods without entering times and cook powers.
10. BREAD DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost bread.
11. AUT O REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers.
12. ADD ONE MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute, at 100% cook power, or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle at the set cook power.
13. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.
14. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set the Kitchen Timer.
15. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories.
16. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time.
17. POWER. Touch this pad after the cooking time has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. Also touch this pad to lengthen or shorten a preset cooking time.
18. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn your turntable on and off.
19. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function.
20. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the display.
21. (Exhaust Fan) HIGH/LOW/OFF. Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high or low speed. Also use it to turn the fan off.
22. (Light) ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the light or night light on or off.
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To disable all audible signals except the end-of-timer signal:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
To turn signals back on:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
NOTE: Two tones will sound when audible signals
are turned on or off. This will only work when the oven is in standby mode.
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and
TOUCH
If you do not want to continue cooking:
Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
TOUCH
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other function is on.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.)
NOTES:
If you have entered all settings for a function but
do not touch START/ENTER in 5 seconds, the START? indicator light will show.
If you open the door while the oven is on and
then shut the door, the START? indicator light will show. Touch START/ENTER to continue.
If you choose a function but do not touch another
command pad within 1 minute, the display returns to the time of day and you have to start over.
Audible signals
Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven:
A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad.
One long tone signals the end of a Kitchen
Timer countdown.
Four tones signal the end of a
cooking cycle.
Two quick, short tones sound once
every minute for the first 15 minutes after an end­of-cooking signal as a reminder if the food has not been removed from the oven.
Two quick, short tones will sound while
entering and exiting from a hidden feature (for example, Child Lock).
Three tones sound if you have
made an incorrect entry.
To disable the programming tone:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds To turn the programming tone back on:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.)
Heating more than one plate of food
When heating plates of food with a cook time that
you set, you can heat two 10 in. (25.4 cm) plates side by side or one plate larger than the turntable. You can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking Rack for a possible total of 4 plates. For best results, halfway through
cooking turn the plates halfway around until the food in the front is in the back. Do the same when heating a larger (9 to 13 in. [23 to 33 cm]) casserole. When heating 4 dinner plates, turn as described above and switch the top plates with the bottom plates.
To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger
plate, the turntable should not be turning. You can shut the turntable
off by touching TURNTABLE ON/OFF. “TURNTABLE OFF” appears on the display. If you touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF before starting to set the cooking function, your oven will prompt you to enter a cooking time without you needing to touch COOK TIME. Your turntable will be turned back on when cooking is over or when you touch OFF/CANCEL.
NOTE: You cannot turn off the turntable when using automatic cooking functions. Automatic cooking functions include all Auto Reheat, Auto Cook, Zip Defrost, and Quick Touch pads.
Using the child lock
The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave oven when you do not want them to. This will only work when the oven is in standby mode.
To lock the control panel:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and will appear on the dis­play. When the control panel is locked, 3 tones will sound and LOCK will appear when you touch any pad except for (Exhaust Fan) HIGH/LOW/OFF and (Light) ON/NIGHT/OFF and START/ENTER.
To unlock the control panel:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and will be cleared from the display.
Using the demo/learning feature
You can set your microwave oven to display your commands as you enter them without turning the magnetron on. This feature helps you learn to use your oven without actually cooking food. This will only work when the oven is in standby mode.
To set the demo/learning feature:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and a small “d” will appear on the display.
To cancel the demo/learning feature:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and the small “d” will disappear from the display.
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USING THE COOKING RACK
The Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.
If you need a replacement rack (Part No. 4393826), you can order one from your Sears Service Center, or by calling 1-800-366-7278. Make sure to have your model number when ordering.
Inserting the rack
Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on
the side walls of the oven.
NOTES:
Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave
oven.
Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Arcing
and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven.
Do not operate the oven with the metal rack
stored on the floor of the oven. Damage to the interior finish will result.
Use rack only in the microwave oven.
Do not use rack with browning dish.
Do not let food container on rack touch the top or
sides of the oven.
Do not cook foods directly on rack. Put them in
microwave-safe containers first.
Do not place a metal cooking container on rack.
Use the Cooking Rack only when cooking at more
than one level.
USING THE EXHAUST FAN
The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the 2-speed exhaust fan.
1. Choose fan speed.
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or
cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the (Exhaust Fan) HIGH/LOW/OFF pad will not turn the fan off.
2. Turn off fan when desired.
(once for high speed, twice for low speed)
(1 or 2 more times, depending on fan speed)
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(once for regular light, twice for night light)
(1 or 2 times, depending on light setting)
TOUCH
TOUCH
USING THE COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT
The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop/countertop light.
1. Turn on light.
2. Turn off light when desired.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SETTING THE CLOCK
When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the display will flash “:”. If a time of day is not set, “:” will flash until you touch any pad.
NOTES:
If you touch in an invalid time and touch CLOCK,
3 tones will sound. Enter the correct time.
If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting the clock,
the display will show the last time of day set.
To turn off the clock, touch CLOCK, Number pad
0, and CLOCK again, the set time will disappear and “:” will show on the display.
1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Enter the time of day.
Example for 12:00:
3. Complete your entry.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
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START?
TIME
ENTER
TIME
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USING THE KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
NOTE: The oven can operate while the Kitchen Timer is in use. The Kitchen Timer always will be displayed in the lower right portion of the display.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Enter the time to be counted down.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
NOTE: If you enter more than 4 digits, the first 4 digits will disappear and the following digit(s) will appear on the right side as you enter them.
3. Start the countdown.
NOTE: If you do not do this step within 5
seconds of doing Step 2, “START?” will appear. You then have 3 seconds to touch KITCHEN TIMER or START/ENTER before the display returns to the time of day.
At the end of the countdown:
To cancel the Kitchen Timer:
To stop the Kitchen Timer during the countdown:
YOU SEE
(time of day)
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
Or touch KITCHEN TIMER once and then touch OFF/CANCEL
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
(twice)
(large numbers ­time of day)
(small numbers ­timer countdown)
ENTER
TIMER
ENTER
TIMER
TIMER
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USING ADD ONE MINUTE
ADD ONE MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power or add an extra minute to your cooking time cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time cycles in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes.
NOTES:
To extend cooking time cycles in multiples of
1 minute, touch ADD ONE MINUTE repeatedly during cooking.
After closing the door, you can enter ADD ONE
MINUTE without having to touch START/ENTER.
If you touch ADD ONE MINUTE during cooking,
the oven will cook at the currently selected cook power. If you touch ADD ONE MINUTE after cooking is over, the oven will cook at 100% cook power. You can also change the cook power after you touch ADD ONE MINUTE by touching POWER, Number pads for the new cook power, and START/ENTER.
You can use ADD ONE MINUTE only for the cook
time function.
1. Make sure the food is in the oven.
2. Touch ADD ONE MINUTE.
Example for cooking for 1 minute:
TOUCH YOU SEE
CHANGING PRESET COOKING TIMES
If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time after choosing AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, ZIP DEFROST, BEVERAGE, BAKED POTATO, FRESH VEGETABLE, FROZEN VEGETABLE or BREAD DEFROST. You can only change cooking times before cooking starts.
For example, in AUTO REHEAT, after choosing the type of food and entering the quantity:
To lengthen cooking time:
To shorten cooking time:
To reset to the original cooking time:
once
(example for auto reheat)
TOUCH YOU SEE
twice
TOUCH YOU SEE
three times
TOUCH YOU SEE
AUTO
REHEAT
AUTO
AUTO
COOK
REHEAT
REHEAT
TIME
PWR
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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
4. Start the oven.
At the end of the cooking time:
Changing instructions
You can change the cooking time any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3, and 4.
1. Put your food in the oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
3. Enter the cooking time.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
TOUCH YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food pack­age instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.
NAME
High
Medium-High
COOK POWER
10 = 100% of full power (automatic)
90 = 90% of full power
80 = 80% of full power
70 = 70% of full power
WHEN TO USE IT
Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables
Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces, and fish fillets
Heating cream soups
Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf)
Reheating a single serving of food
TIME
COOK
ENTER
TIME
COOK
ENTER
PWR
PWR
TIME
COOK
TIME
COOK
PWR
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NAME
Medium
Medium-Low,
Defrost
Low
COOK POWER
60 = 60% of full power
P50 = 50% of full power
P40 = 40% of full power
P30-DEF = 30% of full power
P20 = 20% of full power P10-WRM = 10% of full
power
WHEN TO USE IT
Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna
Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
Simmering stews
Melting chocolate
Heating bread, rolls and pastries
Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods
Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
Keeping food warm
Taking chill out of fruit
COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS (CONT.)
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NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the POWER pad as a second Kitchen Timer by entering “0” for the cook power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
3. Enter the cooking time.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
4. Set the cook power.
Example for 50% cook power:
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
(repeat until desired cook power appears)
continued on next page
ENTER
ENTER
COOK
COOK
TIME
TIME
PWR
PWR
ENTER
ENTER
COOK
COOK
PWR
PWR
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COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS (CONT.)
5. Start the oven.
At the end of the cooking time:
Changing instructions
You can change the cooking time or cook power any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3 and/or 4 and 5.
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
COOKING IN STAGES
For best results, some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time, and another cook power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to 3 stages.
You can set your chosen cook functions in any order. However, if you use ZIP DEFROST it must be the first stage.
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
3. Enter the cooking time for the first stage.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
4. Set the cook power for the first stage.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TIME
COOK
TIME
COOK
PWR
TIME
COOK
ENTER
PWR
TIME
COOK
ENTER
PWR
COOK
ENTER
PWR
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TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
(repeat until desired cook power appears)
COOKING IN STAGES (CONT.)
Example for 50% cook power:
5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional stage.
6. Start the oven.
After the first stage is over, you will hear 2 tones. The next stage(s) will count down.
At the end of the cooking time:
Changing instructions
You can change cooking times or cook powers for a stage any time after that stage starts by repeating Steps 2, 3 and/or 4 and 5.
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
PROGRESS BAR
The display contains a Progress Bar, which indi­cates how far the Auto Cook functions have gone and how much more the functions have to go. The full length of the bar represents the estimated run­ning time of the cooking cycle. The Progress Bar advances line by line during a cycle.
The 12 segments on the Progress Bar give an estimate of progress during cooking and show the ratio of the time remaining on Auto Cook functions. At the end of the cooking cycle, all 12 segments will be lighted.
NOTE: The Progress Bar appears with Auto Cook, Zip Defrost, Auto Reheat and Quick Touch, but not with Manual Cooking functions.
COOK
ENTER
TIME
COOK
12
PWR
PWR
TIME
COOK
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USING AUTO COOK
You can cook microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO COOK has preset times and cook powers for 5 categories (see following chart).
To use AUTO COOK, follow the steps below:
1. Touch
YOU SEE
2. Touch AUTO COOK 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food.
OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type of
food.
YOU SEE
3. Touch one or more Number pads to enter the quantity.
YOU SEE
4. Touch
YOU SEE
NOTES:
If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds,
AUTO COOK will prompt you to choose a quantity. You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity and to touch START/ENTER. If you do not do so, AUTO COOK will be canceled.
If you touch AUTO COOK 6 times, the display
returns to the Rice setting.
If you need more or less time, do not touch
AUTO COOK again. Touch POWER before you touch START/ENTER. (See “Changing preset cooking times” in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section.)
When cooking bacon, keep in mind that
differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing process will affect how bacon is cooked. Also, regular sliced bacon averages about 16 slices per pound.
Example for 1 cup (237 mL)
Example for 1 cup (237 mL)
(countdown time may vary)
once
Example for rice
once
Example for rice
Example for rice
AUTO
COOK
ENTER
AUTO
COOK
ENTER
QTY
ENTER
QTY
AUTO
TIME
COOK
AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE
0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 cups
**
(118 ml, 237 ml, 355 ml, or 473 ml) 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 6 pieces, average thickness 1 to 4 servings 1 to 4 pieces
TOUCH AUTO COOK
*
once
2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type.
*
You must touch AUTO COOK once before choosing the food type.
**
Set 0.5 cup by touching “0” and “5” or only “0” or only “5.” Set 1.0 cup by touching “1” and “0” or only “1.” Set 1.5 cups by touching “1” and “5”. Set 2.0 cups by touching “2” and “0” or only “2”.
OR
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2 3 4 5
FOOD
Rice
Canned Vegetables Bacon Cereal (instant) French Toast
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USING AUTO COOK (CONT.)
USING AUTO REHEAT
You can reheat microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO REHEAT has preset times and cook powers for 5 categories (see following chart).
To use AUTO REHEAT, follow the steps below:
1. Touch
YOU SEE
2. Touch AUTO REHEAT 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food.
OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type of
food.
YOU SEE
3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.
YOU SEE
Example for 1 slice
Example for 1 slice
once
Example for pizza slice
once
Example for pizza slice
Example for pizza slice
AUTO
REHEAT
AUTO
REHEAT
ENTER
ENTER
QTY
QTY
USING ZIP DEFROST
ZIP DEFROST uses new technology to defrost up to 70 percent faster than our previous models, depending upon the type and weight of the food. Thin cuts, about 1 pound (454 g), show the most dramatic decreases in defrosting times. Larger quantities will not show such dramatic improvements but still defrost faster than with previous systems.
You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. ZIP DEFROST can be used only for very fast defrosting of frozen foods in the cate­gories of Meat, Poultry or Fish. Use manual defrost for other foods or weights not listed. ZIP DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories (see following chart).
To use ZIP DEFROST, follow the steps below:
1. Touch
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AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE
1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each 1 serving (or 1 plate)
FOOD Pizza Slice Soup/Sauce Casserole Baked Goods Plate (of food)
TOUCH AUTO REHEAT
*
once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type.
*
You must touch AUTO REHEAT once before choosing the food type.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1 2 3 4 5
OR
4. Touch
YOU SEE
USING AUTO REHEAT (CONT.)
(countdown time may vary)
NOTES:
If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds,
AUTO REHEAT will prompt you to choose a quantity. You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity and to touch START/ENTER. If you do not do so, AUTO REHEAT will be canceled.
If you touch AUTO REHEAT 6 times, the display
returns to the Pizza Slice setting.
If you need more or less time, do not touch AUTO
REHEAT again. Touch POWER before you touch START/ENTER. (See “Changing preset cooking times” in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section.)
When reheating a large (4 oz [113 g]) muffin or bagel
use the 2-piece setting. The 1-piece setting heats 1 regular-size muffin or bagel, or 2 small dinner rolls.
2. Continue to touch ZIP DEFROST to select food class.
YOU SEE
once
Example for meats
once
Example for meats
YOU SEE
AUTO
REHEAT
TIME
AUTO
ENTER
DEFROST
AUTO
ENTER
QTY LBS
DEFROST
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USING ZIP DEFROST (CONT.)
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the weight. Input the correct weight.
YOU SEE
4. Touch
YOU SEE
5. Approximately halfway through the cycle, the oven will beep.
The indicator will say “TURN”. Turn food and then touch START/ENTER. If you don't open the door and turn the food, the oven will beep and continue defrosting but will take longer to defrost.
NOTES:
If you do not enter a weight within 2 seconds,
ZIP DEFROST will prompt you to enter a weight. You then have 1 minute to enter a weight and to touch START/ENTER. If you do not do so, ZIP DEFROST will be canceled.
If you enter a weight higher than the highest
weight or lower than the lowest weight (0.2 lb.) allowed for your food setting, 3 tones will sound and “RETRY” will appear on the display when you touch START/ENTER. Then the maximum weight allowed will be displayed.
If you touch ZIP DEFROST 4 times, the display
returns to the Meats setting.
If you need more or less defrosting time, do not
touch ZIP DEFROST again. Touch POWER before you touch START/ENTER. (See “Changing preset cooking times” in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section.)
See the “Zip defrost chart” later in this section
for defrosting directions for each food.
To defrost items not listed in the “Zip defrost
chart,” use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.
For even, complete defrosting
The shape of the package affects how quickly
food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.
As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more evenly.
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven.
WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET (tenths of a pound)
.2 to 6.6 (91 g to 2994 g) .2 to 6.6 (91 g to 2994 g) .2 to 4.4 (91 g to 1998 g)
FOOD Meats Poultry Fish
TOUCH ZIP DEFROST
*
once twice 3 times
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type.
*
You must touch ZIP DEFROST once before choosing the food type.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1 2 3
OR
Example for
1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Example for
1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
(countdown time may vary)
ENTER
QTY LBS
AUTO
DEFROST
TIME
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle.
Do not defrost less than 1⁄4 lb (113 g). Do not defrost less than two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
FOOD Beef
Ground Beef, Bulk Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak, Tenderloin Steak,
Pot Roast, Chuck Roast, Rib Roast, Rolled Rump Roast
Stew Beef
Lamb
Cubes for Stew Chops (1 in. [2.5 cm] thick)
Pork
Chops (1⁄2 in. [13 mm] thick),
Hot Dogs, Spareribs, Country­Style Ribs, Loin Roast (Boneless), Sausage, Links
Sausage, Bulk
ZIP DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
FOOD Chicken
Whole (up to 9-1/2 lbs [4.3 kg])
Cut Up
Cornish Hens
Whole
Turkey
Breast (under 6 lbs [2.7 kg])
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Poultry setting
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ZIP DEFROST CHART (CONT.)
DEFROSTING TIPS
When using ZIP DEFROST, you need to enter the
net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). Enter the weight to the nearest 1/10 lb (45 g).
Only use ZIP DEFROST for raw food.
ZIP DEFROST gives best results when the food to be thawed is completely frozen. If the food is partially defrosted, always set a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.
For better results, a preset standing time is
included in the defrosting time. This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected. (For more information on standing time, see the “Microwave cooking tips” in the “Cooking Guide” section.)
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1⁄4 lb [113 g]). However, in order to enter food weight in ZIP DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to con­vert the weight to decimals.
OUNCES GRAMS
1.6 45.4
3.2 90.7
4.0 113.4
4.8 136.1
6.4 181.4
8.0 226.8
9.6 272.2
11.2 317.5
12.0 340.2
12.8 362.9
14.4 408.2
16.0 453.6
Equivalent Weight
DECIMAL WEIGHT
.10 .20 .25 One-Quarter Pound .30 .40 .50 One-Half Pound .60 .70 .75 Three-Quarters Pound .80 .90
1.00 One Pound
Fish setting
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
FOOD
Fish
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
Shell Fish
Crabmeat, Lobster Tails, Shrimp, Scallops
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