Kenmore 665.61639, 665.61632 Owner's Manual

Microwave Hood Combination
Use & Care Guide
Combinación Microondas Campana
Guía de uso y cuidado
Models/Modelos 665.61639
665.61632
4619-652-60431/8183799
www.sears.com
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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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 ______________________________________
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.................19
Cooking in stages .........................................21
Using AUTO COOK .......................................23
Using AUTO REHEAT ....................................24
Using AUTO DEFROST .................................25
AUTO DEFROST chart ..................................26
Defrosting tips ...............................................27
Sensor Cooking ............................................28
Using HOLD WARM......................................29
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ...................30
Installing and caring for filters.......................31
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ........32
Cooking Guide .................................................33
Questions and Answers ..................................35
Troubleshooting ...............................................36
Index..................................................................38
Service ..............................................Back Cover
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Sears Service
“We service what we sell”
Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral®‚ for service. With over 12,000 trained repair specialists and access to over 4.2 million parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.
Sears Maintenance Agreements
Your Kenmore appliance is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any major appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program, affordably priced.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement
Is your way to buy tomorrow’s service at today’s price.
Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and tear.
Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance.
Even if you don’t need repairs, provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure
that your appliance is in proper running condition.
Some limitations apply. For more information, call 1-800-827-6655
Here’s a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of Sears Microwave Oven Service.
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 for future reference.
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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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.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You 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 manufactur­ers 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 or circuit breaker 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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  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 are installed,
push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove.
Remove the two screws
from the top of the
microwave oven cabinet (the screws located closest to the front
corners). Do not remove the screws located toward the center of the cabinet.
Remove the vent grille . 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 securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.
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 toward 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. Tighten the two bolts securing the microwave hood to the upper cabinet until there is no gap between the upper cabinet and the microwave hood.
9. Reinstall filters (see “Installing and caring for filters” in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section, if needed).
10. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave
oven downward. (Be careful that door does not swing open.)
6. Lift off the support tabs at the bottom of the
mounting plate. Set the microwave oven aside on a protected surface.
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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.
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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TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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
Metal floor Glass turntable
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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 stand- ing 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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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. Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.
5. Glass Turntable (PN 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.
6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Included in oven cavity.
7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.
8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference for Auto Cook, Auto Reheat, Auto Defrost, and Sensor Cook settings.
9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.
10. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
11. Vent Grille.
12. Oven Cavity Light.
13. Microwave Inlet Cover.
14. Model and Serial Number Plate.
To install turntable and support:
Remove tape from hub (PN 4393754).
Place the support
(PN 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 (PN 4393753) on the support should fit inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.
The turntable turns both clockwise and counter­clockwise. This is normal.
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SENSOR COOK
BEVERAGE
POPCORN
FRESH
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
VEGETABLE
AUTO
AUTO
COOK
DEFROST
ADD ONE
CLOCK
MINUTE
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45
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COOK
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TIME
START
TURNTABLE
ON/OFF
ENTER
HIGH/LOW/OFF
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HOLD WARM
AUTO REHEAT
KITCHEN TIMER
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POWER
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CANCEL
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
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.
3. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 8-ounce (250 mL) cups of a beverage, without entering a cook power or time.
4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 potatoes, without entering a cook power or time.
5. FRESH VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L) of a fresh vegetable, without entering a cook power or time.
6. FROZEN VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L) of a frozen vegeta­ble, without entering a cook power or time.
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. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods without entering times and cook powers.
10. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers.
11. 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.
12. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct
time of day.
13. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set or can­cel the Kitchen Timer.
14. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories.
15. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time.
16. 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.
17. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn
your turntable on or off.
18. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function.
19. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the display.
20. (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.
21. (Light) ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the light or night light on or off.
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.
SENSOR COOK
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
BAKED PO TATO
FRESH
VEGETABLE
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
HOLD WARM
AUTO COOK
AUTO
DEFROST
AUTO
REHEAT
ADD ONE
MINUTE
CLOCK
KITCHEN
TIMER
COOK
TIME
POWER
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HIGH/LOW/OFF
TURNTABLE
ON/OFF
START
ENTER
OFF
CANCEL
ON/NIGHT/OFF
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.)
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.
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 work only when the oven is not performing some other function.
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 end-of-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) or time of day.
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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START
ENTER
OFF
CANCEL
Heating more than one plate of food
When heating plates of food with a cook time that you set, you can heat two 101⁄4-inch (26 cm) plates side by side or one dish 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-inch [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
dish, 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 an “auto” function.
TURNTABLE
ON/OFF
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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 work only when the oven is not performing some other function.
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 and LIGHT.
To unlock the control panel:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and will be cleared from the display.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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 work only when the oven is not performing some other function.
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.
KITCHEN
TIMER
START
ENTER
START
ENTER
KITCHEN
TIMER
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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 pad will not turn the fan off.
2. Turn off fan when desired.
USING THE EXHAUST FAN
(once for high speed, twice for low speed)
(1 or 2 more times, depending on fan speed)
TOUCH
TOUCH
The Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.
If you need a replacement rack, 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.
Only use the Cooking Rack when cooking at
more than one level.
USING THE COOKING RACK
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1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Enter the time of day.
Example for 12:00:
3. Complete your entry.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
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.
SETTING THE CLOCK
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.
CLOCK
START
ENTER
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.
USING THE COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT
(once for regular light, twice for night light)
(1 or 2 times, depending on light setting)
TOUCH
TOUCH
ENTER
TIME
TIME
2 0
0
CLOCK
START?
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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.
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 1 minute 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:
During the countdown:
YOU SEE
(one long tone will sound)
(time of day)
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
NOTE: The oven can operate while the Kitchen Timer
is in use. To see the Kitchen Timer while the oven is cooking, touch KITCHEN TIMER.
KITCHEN
TIMER
TOUCH YOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
KITCHEN
TIMER
ENTER
TIME
R
R
ENTER
TIME
3 0
R
TIME
START
ENTER
TIME
R
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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 or AUTO 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:
three times
once
(example for auto reheat)
twice
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
POWER
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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.
1. Make sure the food is in the oven.
2. Touch ADD ONE MINUTE.
Example for cooking for 1 minute:
TOUCH YOU SEE
ADD ONE
MINUTE
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.
USING ADD ONE MINUTE
POWER
POWER
COOK
TIME
POWER
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
REHEAT
REHEAT
REHEAT
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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:
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.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
COOK
TIME
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
3 0
START
ENTER
COOK
TIME
POWER
TIME
POWER
TIME
POWER
TIME
COOK
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.
COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS
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
Medium-Low, Defrost
Low
COOK POWER
10=100% of full power (automatic)
9=90% of full power
8=80% of full power
7=70% of full power 6=60% of full power
5=50% of full power
4=40% of full power
3=30% of full power
2=20% of full power 1=10% of full power
WHEN TO USE IT
Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages
Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and most vegetables
Heating cream soups
Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable 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
Cooking sensitive foods, such as cheese and egg
dishes, pudding, and custards
Cooking nonstirrable casseroles, such as lasagna
Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
Simmering stews
Melting chocolate
Heating pastries
Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods
Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
Taking chill out of fruit
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.
Medium
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3. Enter the cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
4. Set the cook power.
Example for 50% cook power:
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 AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS (CONT.)
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
(repeat until desired cook power appears)
POWER
5
START
ENTER
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
TOUCH YOU SEE
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
POWER
COOK
TIME
ENTER
COOK
COOK
7
ENTER
3 0
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
TIME
POWER
TIME
POWER
POWER
COOK
COOK
POWER
TIME
POWER
TIME
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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 AUTO 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.
Example for 50% cook power:
5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional stage.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
(repeat until desired cook power appears)
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POWER
5
COOK
TIME
730
POWER
NOTE: You cannot sensor cook with stages.
TIME
COOK
ENTER
TIME
COOK
ENTER
POWER
POWER
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
POWER
POWER
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COOKING IN STAGES (CONT.)
6. Start the oven.
After the first stage is over, 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)
(first stage, when cooking with 2 stages)
START
ENTER
COOK
COOK
TIME
TIME
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. 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 (454 g).
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
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 chart below).
To use AUTO COOK, follow the steps below:
once
4. TOUCH
YOU SEE
AUTO COOK
3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.
YOU SEE
Example for 1 cup (250 mL)
Example for 1 cup (250 mL)
once
Example for rice
START
ENTER
(countdown time may vary)
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TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
4
5
FOOD
Rice (sensor)
Canned Vegetables
Bacon
Cereal (instant)
French Toast (frozen)
AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE
0.5 to 2 cups** (125 mL to 500 mL)
1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)
1 to 6 pieces, average thickness
1 to 4 servings
1 to 4 pieces
TOUCH AUTO COOK*
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 COOK once before choosing the food type.
** Because this food is cooked by the sensor, you don’t need to enter a quantity. The amount shown here is the amount you can
cook. After you choose the food type and touch START/ENTER, “SENSE” appears on the display. Also, the sensor needs 2 minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start sensor cooking during the warm-up,
“SENSE” shows on the display until the warm-up is over. Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm.
OR
AUTO COOK
2
Example for canned vegetables
Example for canned vegetables
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
AUTO COOK
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
POWER
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
START?
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
TURN
TURN
COOK
AUTO COOK
AUTO COOK
TIME
REHEAT
TIME
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
OFFTABLE
LBS
DEFROST
R
SIM
OFFTABLE
LBS
DEFROST
R
SIM
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER
OZ
START?
123
POWER
OZ
START?
123
POWER
OZ
START?
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
COOK
DEFROST
123
R
TIME
SIM
POWER
TURN
QTY
LBS
OZ
OFFTABLE
START?
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
TURN
COOK
AUTO
REHEAT
TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
POWER START?
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
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1. TOUCH
YOU SEE
USING AUTO REHEAT
You can reheat microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO REHEAT has preset times and cook powers for 4 categories (see chart below).
To use AUTO REHEAT, follow the steps below:
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 5 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 bakes 1 regular-size muffin or bagel, or 2 small dinner rolls.
once
2. Touch AUTO REHEAT 1 to 4 times to choose the
type of food.
Example for pizza slice
OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type
of food.
YOU SEE
once
Example for pizza slice
3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.
YOU SEE
4. TOUCH
YOU SEE
Example for pizza slice
Example for 1 slice
Example for 1 slice
(countdown time may vary)
AUTO
REHEAT
START
ENTER
AUTO
REHEAT
* You must touch AUTO REHEAT once before choosing the food type. ** After you choose the food type and quantity and touch START/ENTER, “SENSE” appears on the display. Also, the sensor needs 2 minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start sensor cooking during the warm-up, “SENSE” shows on the display until the warm-up is over. Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm.
TOUCH AUTO REHEAT*
once
twice
3 times
4 times
AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE
1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each
1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)
1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)
1 to 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each
FOOD
Pizza Slice** (sensor)
Soup/Sauce** (sensor)
Casserole
Baked Goods
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
4
OR
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
COOK
DEFROST
123
R
TIME
SIM
POWER
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
START?
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
TURN
AUTO
COOK
AUTO COOK
REHEAT
TIME
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
OFFTABLE
LBS
DEFROST
R
SIM
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER
OZ
START?
123
POWER
OZ
START?
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
TURN
AUTO
COOK
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER START?
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
TURN
COOK
AUTO
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER START?
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
USING AUTO DEFROST
You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories (see chart below).
To use AUTO DEFROST, follow the steps below:
WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET (tenths of a pound)
.1 to 6.6 (45 g to 2994 g)
.1 to 6.6 (45 g to 2994 g)
.1 to 4.4 (45 g to 1998 g)
FOOD
Meats
Poultry
Fish
TOUCH AUTO 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 AUTO DEFROST once before choosing the food type.
NOTES:
If you do not enter a weight within 2 seconds, AUTO 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, AUTO DEFROST will be canceled.
If you enter a weight higher than the highest weight allowed for your food setting, 3 tones will sound and “RETRY” will appear on the display when you touch START/ENTER.
If you touch AUTO DEFROST 4 times, the display returns to the Meats setting.
If you need more or less defrosting time, do not touch AUTO 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 “Auto defrost chart” later in this section for defrosting directions for each food.
To defrost items not listed in the “Auto 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.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
OR
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST 1 to 3 times to choose
the type of food.
4. TOUCH
once
OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type
of food.
YOU SEE
START
ENTER
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the weight.
YOU SEE
1. TOUCH
YOU SEE
Example for meats
Example for
1.1 lbs (500 g)
Example for 1.1 lbs (500 g)
YOU SEE
Example for meats
Example for meats
AUTO
DEFROST
once
twice
(countdown time may vary)
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AUTO
DEFROST
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
COOK
DEFROST
123
R
TIME
SIM
POWER
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
START?
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
TURN
AUTO
COOK
AUTO COOK
REHEAT TIME
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
DEFROST
R
SIM
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER START?
123
POWER START?
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
AUTO COOK
REHEAT TIME
DEFROST
123
R
SIM
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER START?
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR ENTER
QTY
TURN
COOK
DEFROST
123
R
TIME
SIM
OZ
OFFTABLE
LBS
POWER START?
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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
AUTO DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
continued on next page
Poultry 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.
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