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Warranty .......................................... 2

Sears Se_/i©e .................................. 2

Minrowtve Oven Safety ............... 3.5

Installation Instmet_ns ................. 6

Getting to Know Your

MIcfownvo Oven ......... ,.................... 8

Using Your Microwave Oven ......... 21

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Caring for Your Microwave Oven ..... 37

Cooking Guide ...........................

Questions a_td Answers .................... 42

Troubleshooting ................................ 43

Index ........ ,...................................... 45

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Sears Toll.Free Numbers ................ 100

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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., For service call:

Dept. 817WA, 1-800-4-REPAIR Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 1-800-473-7247

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 ' i,,service what we sell.

To further add to the value of your microwave oven, buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens aredesigned, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modem 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

W - WARRANTY MA - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Contact your Sears salesperson or local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

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Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We haveprovidedmany importantsafetymessages inthis manual and onyourappliance.Always readand obey all safety messages.

This isthe safety alertsymbol. This symbolalerts youto hazardsthatcan killorhurtyouand others.

All safetymessageswill be preceded bythesafety alertsymboland the word "DANGER"or

=WARNING."These wordsmean:

You will be killed orearlously Injured if you don't follow Instructions.

You can be killed or eadouely Injured if you don't follow Instructions.

All safetymessageswill identify the hazard,tell youhowto reducethe chance ofinjury,and tell youwhat can

happen ifthe instructionsare notfollowed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When usingelectricalappliancesbasicsafety precautionsshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

WARNING - To reducethe riskof burns,

electdc shock, fire,injuryto personsorexposure

to excessivemicrowave energy:

• Read all instructionsbefore usingthe

microwave oven.

• Read and follow the specific"PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"found inthis section.

• The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to pmpedy grounded outlet.See =GROUND-

ING INSTRUCTIONS" found at the end of this section.

• Installor locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the providedinstallation

instructions.

• Some products suchas whole eggs and sealed containers- for example, closed glass jars-

may explode and shouldnot be heated inthe microwaveoven.

• Use the microwaveoven onlyfor its intendeduse as described in this manual.Do not use corrosive

chemicalsor vapors inthe microwave oven.This

type ofoven isspecificallydesignedto heat,

cook, or dry food. It isnot designed for industrial

or laboratoryuse.

• Aswith anyappliance, close supervisionis

necessarywhen used by children.

• Do not operatethe microwave oven if ithas a damagedcord or plug, ifit is notworking properly,

or ifit has been damaged or dropped.

• The microwave ovenshould be serviced onlyby

qualifiedservice personnel. Call an authorized

servicecompany for examination,repair or

adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any openingson the microwaveoven.

• DOnot store the microwaveoven outdoors.DOnot usethe microwaveoven nearwater- for example,

neara kitchensink,in awet basement, or neara

swimmingpool, and the like.

• Do not immerse cord or plug inwater.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not letcord hang over edge of table or

counter.

• See door surfacecleaning instructionsin the =Cadngfor Your Microwave Oven" section.

• Do not mountover a sink.

• Do not store anything directlyon top of the

microwaveoven whenthe microwave oven is in operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: • Suitable for use above both gas and electric

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other •

combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitatecooking. •

- Remove wiretwist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placingbag in oven.

- If materialsinsidethe oven shouldignite,keep • oven door closed, turn oven off, end disconnect

the power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse •

or circuit breaker panel.

- Do not usathe cavityforstoragepurposes.Do not leave paper products,cookingutensils,or

foodin the cavitywhen not inuse.

cooking equipment. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum

width of 36 inches.

Clean VentilatingHoodsFrequently- Grease shouldnot be allowedto accumulateon hoed

or filter.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan

Usa care when cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.

Corrosive cleaningagents, suchas lye-based

oven cleaners, may damagethefilter.

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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 ovenfront

face and the door or allow soilor cleanerresidue to accumulateon sealingsurfaces.

particularlyimportantthatthe oven doorclose properlyand that there isno damage to the:

(1) door (bent), (2) hingesand latches(brokenor loosened),

(3) door seals and sealingsurfaces.

(d)The ovenshouldnotbe adjustedor repairedby

enyone except properlyqualifiedservicepersonnel.

Electrical requirements

Observe all goveming codes andordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 ampfused

electrical supply isrequired.(A time-delayfuse is recommended.) It isrecommended that a separate circuit servingonlythisappliance be provided.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 insblJctions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Forall cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event

ofan electrical short circuit,groundingreduces the riskof electricshock by providinganescape wire

for theelectric current.The microwave oven is equipped with a cord havinga groundingwire with

a groundingplug.The plug must be plugged into anoutlet that is properly installedand grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the groundingcan

resultin adsk of electricshock. Consulta qualified electricianor serviceman if the

groundinginstructionsare notcompletelyunderstood, or ifdoubt exists as to whether the microwave oven

isproperly grounded.

Do notuse anextension cord. Ifthe power supply cord istoo short,have a qualified electrician or

serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. Fora permanently connected appliance:

Thismicrowave oven must be connected to a grounded,metallic, permanent wiringsystem, or

an equipment groundingconductorshould be run withthe circuitconductorsand connected to the

equipment groundingterminalor lead on the microwaveoven.

Installation Instructions

Space requirements

NOTE: There must beat least one wall stud within

cabinet opening. Check the opening where the microwave

oven hood will be installed. The location must provide:

• 2 inch x 4 inch wood studdingand % inch

thickness drywallorplasterlath

• Supportfor microwave oven hood weight of

150 pounds plusthe weight of itemsplaced in

the oven or upper cabinet

• 30 inch wide minimumopening

• t3V2" inchclearancebetweenthe bottom of micro-

wave oven hoodand the cooktop

• Protectionfrom draft areas, such as windows,

doom, and strongheatingvents

• Grounded electricaloutlet (see "Electrical requirements"inthe "Microwave Oven Safety" section)

""231Aa" door

open

Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating) operation,

converts to b)p or rear discharge,

66" rain. Exhaustoutlet

mounting connectsto

heightfrom 30" min. 31/_"x10"

floor width required duct

30" min.from cookingsurface (orcountertop) below microwaveoven totop of wallmountingbracket

CRITICAL DIMENSIONS

131/2"rain. to cookingsurface

(orcountertop)below microwaveoven

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Removing and replacing the microwave oven

5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave

careful that door does

not swing open.) Lift off

the support tabs _ at the bottom of the mount-

ing plate. Set the micro- wave oven aside on a

oven downward. (Be

protected surface.

If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combi- nation for any reason, follow these simple steps:

To remove:

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove filters and vent grille.

• If filters O are installed, push in at the

tab and slide filter to the

outside edge to remove.

• Remove the two screws O 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 _. Set the screws and grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see pt. 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.

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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.

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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 5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and in pt. 2.), insert a thin looped wire or similar

tool through an opening

in grille to pull hook.

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. Re-install filters (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.

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven

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 microwave oven.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave ovens are safe. 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 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 tumtable of yourmicrowaveoven lets

microwavespass through.Thenthey bounceoff a metal floor, back throughthe glasstumtable, and

areabsorbed by the food.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor Glasstumtable

How your microwave oven works (cont.)

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and

plastics without heating

them so food absorbs

the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal con-

tainers so food does not absorb the energy.

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 masons 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.

The microwaves disturb water molecules in the

food. As the molecules bounce around bumping

into each other, heat is made, like rubbing your hands together. This is the heat that does the

cooking.

NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to

maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

For the best cooking results

• Always cook food for the shortest cookingtime recommended.Check to see how the food is

cooking.If needed,touchADD ONE MINUTE while the ovenisoperatingor afterthe cookingcycle is over (seathe "Using ADD ONE MINUTE" section).

• To help make surethe food isevenly cooked, stir, turnover, or rearrangethefood about halfway throughthe cookingtime.

• If you do not havea cover for a dish, use wax

paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plasticwrap. Rememberto turn back a comer of

the plasticwrap 1_to ½ inchtovent steam during heatingor cooking.

Radio interference

Using yourmicrowave oven may cause interference to yourradio, "IV, or similarequipment.When there

isinterference,you can reduce it or remove it by:

• Cleaningthe door and sealingsurfacesof

the oven.

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio

or television.

Testing your microwave oven

To test the oven put about I cup ofcold water Ina

glasscontainerinthe oven. Close the

door and make sure itlatches.Follow the directionsin"Cooking at high

cook power" Inthe "Using Your

MicrowaveOven" section to set the

oven to cook for 2 minutes. Whenthe time isup, the water should be heated.

• Moving the radioor "IVaway from the microwave

oven.

• Pluggingthe microwave oven into a different outletso that the microwaveoven and radio or TV

are ondifferentbranchcircuits.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware,

To test a dish for safe etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to use, put it into the oven handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal

with a cup of water containers not designed for microwave use could beside it. Cook at 100% damage the oven, as could containers with hidden cook power for 1 minute, metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze

If the dish gets hot and or trim). water stays cool, do

not use it.

Operating safety precautions

Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the

i he,. Steam buildupin whole eggs may

cause them to burst and burn you, 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 1 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 harm

the oven and possibly injure someone.

Never lean on the door or allowa child to swingon it

when the door is open.

Injurycouldresult.

Use hot pads. Microwave energydoes not heat

containers,but the heat

- from the food can make

the containerhot.

Operating safety precautions (cont.)

Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At

the end of the recom- mended cooking time,

potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cook- ing during standing

time. After micro- waving, let potatoes

stand for 5 minutes, They will finish cooking

while standing,

Do not start a microwaveoven 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 use newspaper or other printed paper in the

oven. Fire could result.

Do not dry flowers,

fruit, herbs, wood,

paper, gourds, or

clothes in the oven.

Fire could result.

Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin

I wax will not melt in a

Do not operate the microwave oven unless the

Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the

oven. Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it.

Handle your turntable with care when removing

it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact Sears for a

replacement.

When you use a browning dish, the browning

dish bottom must be at least 3/16inch (.5 cm) above the tumtable. Follow the directions supplied with the

browning dish.

microwave oven because it allows microwaves to

pass through it.

glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely on the support rollers. The

turntable can rotate in either direction.

Make sure the rollers

are completely inside the center circle of the

turntable; this will let the turntable rotate properly.

Electrical connection

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is

Circuit breaker or fuse box

less than 110 volts,

cookingtimes may be

longer. Have aqualified

electriciancheck your electdcalsystem.

Microwave oven features

Your microwaveoven is designedto make your cooking experienceas enjoyableand productiveas possible. To help get you up and runningquickly,

the following isa listof the oven'sbasicfeatures:

1. Door Handle. Pullto open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven willnot operate unlessthe door is securelyclosed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shieldprevents

microwaves from escaping. Itis designed as a screen to allowyou to view food as it cooks.

4. Cooking Rack. Usefor extra space when cooking inmore than one containerat the same time. See page 16 for more information.

5. Glass Turntable (Part No. 4393754) (not

shown). Included inoven cavity - seebelow for installationinstructions.This turntableturns

food as itcooks for more even cooking. It must be inthe ovenduring operationfor best cooking

results.The turntable issunken intothe cavity floor to give you more cookingspace and better

cooking results. See pages 8, 11, 37, 42, end 44 for more details.

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6. Charcoal and Grease Rltere. Includedin oven

cavity. See page 38 for installationinstructions end cleaning information.

7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turnon to lightyour cooktop or countertop orturnon as a night light.

See page 17 for more information.

8. Cooking Guide Label. Use asa quick reference for AutoCook, Auto Reheat, AutoDefrost,

Popcorn,Beverage, Baked Potato, Frozen Vegetable, and Frozen Entreesettings.

9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.

See page 17for more information.

10. Control Panel. Touchthe padson thispanel to performall functions. See pages 13-15 for more

information.

11. Vent Grille.

12. Oven Cavity LlghL

13. Microwave Inlet Cover.

14. Model and Serial Number Plate. See page 44 for more information.

To install turntable and support:

• Fitthe hub(PN 4393754 ontothe shaft. Raised,

curved_

Hu t=_

_3"-v_-.--Shall

• Place the support (PN 4393752) on the

cavity bottom.

• Place the turntableon

the hub.Make surethe raised,curved linesin

the center of the turntablebottom are

between the three "spokes"of the hub.

• The rollers(PN 4393753) on the supportshouldfit insidethe ridgeonthe bottomof the turntable.

• The turntable turns bothclockwiseand counter- clockwise.This isnormal.

Control panel features

1. Display. This display includesa clockand indicatorsto tellyou the timeof day, cooking time settings,andcooking functions youchose.

2. POPCORN. Touchthis pad when poppingpop.

corn in yourmicrowaveoven. The ovenwill automatically heat for a preset timeat a preset

cook power.See page 31 for more information.

3. BEVERAGE. Touchthispad to heat t or 2 cups of a beverage.The oven will automaticallyheat

for a presettime at a presetcook power. See page 32 for more information.

4. BAKED POTATO. Touchthis pad to cook 1 to 4

potatoes. The oven willautomatically cookfor a preset timeat a preset cook power.See page 33

for more information.

5. FROZEN VEGETABLE. Touchthis pad tocook 1 to4 cups of a frozenvegetable. The oven will

automaticallycookfor a preset timeat a preset cook power. See page 34 for more information.

6. FROZEN ENTREE. Touchthis padto cook a 10- or 20-ounce frozen entree.The oven will

automaticallycookfor a preset timeat a preset

cook power. See page 35 for more information.

7. HOLD WARM. Touchthispad to keephot,

cooked foods safelywarm in yourmicrowave

ovenfor up to 99 minutes,99 seconds. HOLD

WARM can be used byitself, or itcan auto-

matically follow a cooking cycle. See page 36

for more information.

8. AUTO COOK. Touchthis pad to cook mierowavable foods withoutentering times and

cook powers. See page 26for more information.

9. AUTO DEFROST. Touchthis padto defrost

frozen foods withoutenteringtimes and cook powers. See page 28 for more information.

10. AUTO REHEAT. Touchthis pad to reheat

microwavable foods withoutenteringtimes and

cook powers. See page 27 for more information.

11. ADD ONE MINUTE. Touchthis pad tocookfor 1 minute, at 100% cook power, or to add an

extra minutetoyourcookingcycleat theset cook power. See page 20 for more information.

12. CLOCK. Touchthis pad to enterthe correct time ofday. See page 18 for more information.

13. KITCHEN TIMER. Touchthispad to set the Kitchen"13mer.See page 19 for more information.

14. Number pads. TouchNumberpads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities,

weights,or food categories.

15. COOK TIME. Touchthis pad followed by Number pads toset a cookingtime. See pages 21, 22,

and 24 for more information.

16. POWER. Touchthispad afterthe cooking time has been set, followed by a Number padtoset the amount of microwaveenergyreleased to

cook the food. Alsotouchthis padto lengthen

or shortena presetcooking time. See pages 20 and 22 for more information.

17. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touchthispad to turn yourturntableon and off. See page 15 for more

information.

18. START/ENTER. Touchthis pad to starta function.See page 14 formore information.

19. OFF/CANCEL Touchthispad to erase an incorrectcommand, cancel a programduring cooking, or toclear the display.See page 14 for

more information.

20. EXHAUST FAN HIGN/LOWIOFF. Touchthis pad totum on the fan at highor low speed. Also use

itto turnthe fan off. See page 17 for more information.

21. UGHT ON/NIGHTIOFR Touchthis pad to tum the lightor nightlighton or off.See page 17 for more information.

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Control panel features (cont.)

NOTES:

• If you have enteredall settings for a function but do not touch START/ENTER in 5 seconds, the Start?indicator lightwillshow.

* If you open the door whilethe ovenison and

then shut the door, the Start? indicatorlight willshow. Touch START/ENTERto continue.

• If you choose a functionbut do not press another Command pad within1 minute,the

display returnsto the time of day and you have to startover.

Audible signals

Your microwaveoven comes with audible signalsthat can guide youwhen settingand

usingyour oven:

• [_ A programmingtone will sound each time

you toucha pad.

• [_ One long tone signalsthe end of a

KitchenTimer countdown.

• 1 1 -I1 _11<) IF°ur tones signaltheand

ofa cookingcycle.

• [_][_ Two quick, shorttones sound once every minutefor the first 15 minutes afteran

end-of-cooking signalas a reminderifthefood hasnot been removedfrom the oven.

• [_r_ Two quick, shorttones willsound while enteringand exitingfrom a hiddenfeature

(forexample, Child Lock)ortime of day.

• I_)-I1_)-II ";)))IThreatonessound ifyou have

made an incorrect entry.

To disable the programming tone: TOUCH

CSD

and hold for 4 seconds

To disable allaudible signals except the end-of-timer signal:

TOUCH

CSD

and hold for 4 seconds To turn signals back on:

TOUCH

CSD

and hold for 4 seconds

NOTE: Two tones willsoundwhen audiblesignals

are turnedonor off.

Interrupting cooking

You can stopthe ovendudnga cycle byopening the door.The oven stopsheatingandthe fan stops, but the lightstayson. Torestartcooking,close the

door and

TOUCH

If you do not want to conUnue cooking:

• Close thedoor and the lightgoes off. OR

* TOUCH

NOTE: Beforesettingafunction,touch OFF/CANCEL to make sureno other

function ison.

To h,m the programming tone back on: TOUCH

and hold for 4 seconds

Conlbrol panel features (cont.)

Heating more than one plate of food

When heating platesof foodwith a cook time that

you set, you can heat two 10-inch platesside

by sideor one dish larger then the turntable.

You can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking

Rackfor a possibletotal

of 4 plates. Forbest results,halfway through cookingturn the plates

halfwayarounduntilthe

food inthe frontisin the beck. Do the same when heating a larger(9- to 13-inch) casserole. When

heating 4 dinner platesturnas described above and switch the top plateswith the bottom plates.

To heat 2 bottom platestogether or one larger

turning.You can shutthe dish,the tumtab|e should not be

turntableoff by touching

TURNTABLE ON/OFF.

"TURNTABLE OFF" appearson the display. If youtouchTURNTABLE ON/OFF beforestarting

to setthe cookingfunction, your oven willprompt you to entera cookingtime without you needingto

touchCOOK TIME. Your tumtablawill beturned beck on whencookingis over or when you touch

OFF/CANCEL.

NOTE: You cannotturn offthe turntablewhen using

an =auto"function.

Using the child lock

The Child Lock locksthe controlpanel so chil- dren cannot usa the microwaveoven whenyou

do not want them to. To lock the control panel:

TOUCH

and holdfor 4 seconds Two tones will sound end _ will appear on

the display.When the controlpanel islocked,

3 tones will soundend LOCKwill appear whenyou

touch any pad exceptfor EXHAUST FAN end

LIGHT, Number pads I and 2, and START/ENTER.

To unlock the control panel:

TOUCH

andholdfor 4 seconds Two tones will sound and Pi will be clearedfrom

the display.

Using the demo/learning feature

You can sat your microwave oven to display your commends asyou enterthem withoutturningthe

magnetron on. This feature hell_ you learnto use youroven withoutactuallycooking food.

To set the demo/leamlng feature:

TOUCH

endholdfor4 seconds Two tones will soundand a small =d"willappear

on the display. To cancel the demo/leamlng feature: TOUCH

Two toneswillsound and the small =d" will

disappearfrom the display.

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, 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.

• 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 exhaust fan

The pad on the bottom leftofthe control panel controls the 2-speed exhaust fan.

1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: ffthe temperaturefrom the range or

cooktop belowtheoven getstoo hot,the ex- haust fan inthe vent hoodwill automaticallyturn 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 FAN pad will not tom the fan off.

2. Turn off fan whendesired.

TOUCH

(once for high speed, twice for low speed)

TOUCH

(1 or 2 more _mes, depending on fan speed)

UsinQ the cooktop/countertop light

The pad on the bottom rightof the controlpanel controls the cooktorYcountertoplight.

1. Turn on light. TOUCH

2. Tum off lightwhen desired.

(once for regular light, twice for night light)

TOUCH

(1 or 2 more times, depe_llng on light setting)

Setting the clock

When your microwave oven is firstplugged in, or after a power failure, the display willflash ":". If a

time of day is not set, ":" will flash until you touch any pad.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Enterthe time of day. Examplefor 12:00:

NOTES:

• If you touch in an invalidtime and touch CLOCK, 3 tones willsound. Enterthe correct time.

• ff you touchOFF/CANCEL while settingthe clock, the displaywillshowthe lasttime ofday set.

• To turn off the clock,touch CLOCK, Number pad 0, and CLOCK again,the set time willdisappear

and ":"willshow onthe display.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

3. Complete your entry.

TOUCH YOU SEE

Using the kitchen timer

You can useyour microwaveovenas a kitchen timer. Use the KitchenTimer for timingup to 99 minutes,99 seconds.

1, Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

2. Enterthe time to be counted down. Example for 1 minute,30 seconds:

NOTE: If you enter more then4 digits,thefirst 4 digits will disappearand the followingdigit(s)

willappear on the rightside as youenter them.

3. Start the countdown.

NOTE: If you do not do this step within 5 sec-

onds 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.

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.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

TOUCH YOUSEE

TOUCH

YOU SEE

Atthe end of the countdown:

To cancel the kitchen timer:.

Duringthe countdown:

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(onelongtone willsound)

YOU SEE

(umeofday}

Using ADD GNE 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.

1. Make sure the food is in the oven.

2. Touch ADD ONE MINUTE. Example for cooking for 1 minute:

o Ifyou touch ADD ONE MINUTE during cooking,

the ovenwillcook 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.

TOUCH

Changing preset cooking times

YOU SEE

If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time after choos-

ing AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, AUTO DEFROST, POPCORN, BEVERAGE, BAKED POTATO, FROZEN

VEGETABLE, or FROZEN ENTREE. 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 cookingtime: TOUCH

once

To shorten cooking time:

To reset to the original cooking time:

TOUCH

twice

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(exampleforauto reheat} YOU SEE

YOU SEE

three times

Using Your Microwave Oven

This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.

1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME.

3. Enterthe cookingtime.

Examplefor 1 minute, 30 seconds:

4. Start the oven.

At the end of the cooking time:

TOUCH YOU SEE

TOUCH

YOU SEE

Changing instructions

You can change the cooking time any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3, and 4.

(four tones will sound)

Cooking at different cook powers

Forbest re_JitS,somerecipes callfor differentcook powers. The lower the cook power, the slowerthe

cooking. EachNumber pad alsostands fora different percentage of cook power. Many micro-

wave cookbook recipestellyou bynumber,

percent, or name whichcook power to use.

COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT 10=100% offull power High

(automatic)

9=90% offull power 8=80% offullpower

7=70% offull power

6--60°1oof full power

5=50% offull power

4=40% offull power

3=30% of full power Medium-Low, ° Defrostingfoods, suchas bread, fish, meats,

2=20% of fullpower • Softening butter,cheese, and ice cream

1=10% of full power Low * Keepingfood warm

Medium-High

Medium

Defrost poultry,and precooked foods

The following chartgives the percentage ofcook power eachNumber pad standsfor, and the cook

power nameusuallyused.It alsotellsyouwhen to useeach cook power. Followrecipe or food package

instructions ifavailable.

NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.

• Quick heatingmany conveniencefoods and

foods with highwater content,such assoups and beverages

• Cooking smalltender piecesof meat, ground

meat, poultry pieces,fish fillets,and most vegetables

• Heating cream soups

• Heating rice, pasta, or stirrablecasseroles

• Cooking and heatingfoods that need a cook power lowerthan high(forexample,whole fish

and meat loaf)or whenfood iscookingtoo fast

• Reheating a singleservingof food

• Cooking sensitivefoods, suchas cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

• Cooking nonstirrablecasseroles, such as lasagna

• Cooking ham, wholepoultry,and pot roasts

• Melting chocolate

• Simmeringstews

• Heatin9 pastdea

• Taking chillout of fruit

NOTE:Once cook time has beenentered you can alsouse the POWER pad as a secondKitchenTimer

by entering"0" for the cook power. The oven will count downthe cookingtime you set withoutcooking.

1.put yourfood inthe oven and closethe door.

2. TouchCOOK TIME. TOUCH YOU SEE

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Cooking at different cook powers (cont.)

3. Enter the cooking time.

Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:

4. Set the cook power. TOUCH YOU SEE

Example for 50% cook power:.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

C2D

(repeat until desired

cook power appears)

5. Start the oven.

Atthe end of the cookingtime:

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

(four tones will sound)

Cooking in stages

For best results,some recipescall for one cook power for a certain lengthof time, andanother cook

power for anotherlengthof time. Youroven can be

You can set your chosen cook functions in any order. However, if you use AUTO DEFROST it must be the

first stage.

set to change from one to another automatically,for up to 3 stages.

1. Put your food in the oven and closethe door.

2.Touch COOK TIME. TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Enterthe cooking timefor the firststage. TOUCH YOU SEE Examplefor 7 minutes, 30 seconds:

4. Setthe cook powerfor thefirst stage.

Examplefor 50% cookpower:.

5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4to set the cookingtime and cook power for each additional stage.

TOUCH YOU SEE

(repeat until desired cook power appears)

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

{first stage, when cooking

with 2 stages)

YOU SEE

(four tones will sound)

Using AUTO COOK

You can cook microwavablefoodsjust by choosing a category and quantity.AUTO COOK has preset

3. Touch one or more Number pads to enter the

quantity.

times and cook powersfor 7 categories(seechart

below).

Example

for I cup

To use AUTO COOK, follow the steps below:,

You see

Example

1. Touch

You see

once

4. Touch

for I cup

You see

2. Touch AUTO COOK 1 to 7 times to choose the type of food.

for rice

_mp_

Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food.

You see

once

Example for dce

Example

for rice

NOTES:

• If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds, AUTO COOK will prompt you to choose a quan- tity. 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 8 times, the display returns to the Rice setting.

• If you need more or less cooking time, do not touch AUTO COOK again. Touch POWER before

you touch START/ENTER. (See "Changing preset cooking times" in the "Getting to Know" section.)

• When cooking bacon, keep in mind that differ- encas 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.

(countdowntime mayvary)

This chartshows you how to choose a type offood and the amounts you can choosefor each type.

FOOD AUTO COOKt NUMBER PAD

TOUCH OR TOUCH

Rice once 1

Fresh Vegetables twice 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 times 3 Canned Vegetables 4 times 4 Bacon 5 times 5 Camel (instant) 6 tirrP,,s 6 French Toast 7 times 7

t YOU must touch AUTO COOK once before choo_ng the food type.

Set 0.5 cup by touching "0"and "5" or only "0" oronly "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 cup_ bytouching "2" and "0_or only "2".

AMOUNTS YOU

CAN CHOOSE

0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 cup6rr (118 mL, 237 mL 355 mL, or 473 mL)

1to 4 cup_ (237 mL to 946 mL) 1to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL)

1to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL) 1to 6 pieces, average thickness

1to 4 servings 1to 4 pieces

Using AUTO REHEAT

You can reheat microwavablefoods just by choos-

inga categoryand quantity. AUTO REHEAThas presettimes andcook powersfor 5categories(see

chart below). To use AUTO REHEAT, follow the steps below:

1. Touch

once

You see

2. Touch AUTO REHEAT 1 to 5 times to choose the

type of food.

_ x..amplefor pizza

slice

OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type

of food.

You see

once

_:) xample for pizzaslice

Example for pizza slice

3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.

Example for1 slice

You see

Example for 1 slice

4. Touch

You see

(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 cooking time, do not touch AUTO REHEAT again. Touch POWER before

you touch START/ENTER. (See "Changing preset cooking times" in the "Getting to Know" section.)

• When reheating a large (4 oz) muffin or bagel

use the 2-piece setting. The 1-piece setting

warms 1 regular-size muffin or bagel, or 2 small dinner rolls.

Thischart showsyou howto choosea type of food and theamounts you can choose for each type.

FOOD AUTO REHEATt NUMBER PAD CAN CHOOSE Pizza Slice once 1 1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each

Soup/Sauoe twice 2 1 to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL) Casserole 3 times 3 1 to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL)

Baked Goods 4 times 4 1 to 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each Plate (of food) 5 times 5 1 serving (or 1 plate)

tYoumusttouchAUTOREHEAToncebeforechoosingthefoodtype.

TOUCH OR TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU

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:

1. Touch

once

YOU see

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST 1 to 3 times to choose

the type of food.

Example for meats

once

Touch a Number pad to choose the type

food.

(1) Example for meats

You see

Example for meats

4. Touch

)

You see

(countdown

tJrne may vary)

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" 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.

3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the weight.

Example for 1.1 Ibs

twice

You see

Example

for 1.1 Ibs

This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type.

TOUCH OR TOUCH

FOOD AUTO DEFROSII't NUMBER PAD Meats once 1

Poultry twice 2 Rsh 3 times 3

t You must touch AUTO DEFROST once before choosing the food type.

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) .1 to 6.6 (45 g to2994 g)

.1 to 6.6 (45 g to 2994 _1) .1 to4.4 (45 gto 1996 g)

Auto defrost chart

Meat setting

FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef

Ground Beef,Bulk Ground Beef,Patties Round Steak, TenderloinSteak,

Pot Roast, Chuck Roast, Rib Roast, RolledRump Roast

Stew Beef Lamb

Cubes for Stew Chops (1 inch [2.5 cm] thick) Pork Chops (V2inch[13 mm]thick),

Hot Dogs,Spareribs,Country- StyleRibs,LoinRoast(Boneless),

Sausage,Links

Sausage,Bulk

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._Ib (133 g). Do not defrost less than two 4 oz (133 g) patties.

Place on a microwavable masting rack.

Placein a microwavablabakingdish.

Placein a microwavablebakingdish. Placeon a microwavable roastingrack.

Placeon a microwavableroastingrack.

Place ina microwavablebakingdish.

Fish setting

FOOD Fish

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

Shell Fish Crabmeat,

Lobster Tails, Shrimp, Scallops

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place ina microwavablebakingdish.Carefullyseparate filletsunder coldwater.

Place ina microwavablebakingdish. Runcoldwater overto finish defrosting.

Place ina microwavablebaking dish.Cover head andtail with foil; do not let foil touch sidesof microwave oven. Finishdefrostingby

immersingincold water.

Placein a microwavablebaking dish.

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Auto defrost chart (cont.)

Poultry setting

FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Chicken Whole Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by

(up to 91/2Ibe [4.3 kg]) immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Cut Up Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Cornish Hens Whole Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing incold water.

Turkey Breast Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

(under 6 Ibs [2.7 g])

Defrosting tips

• When using AUTO DEFROST, you need to enter the net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). Enter the weight to the nearest

1/_oIb (46 g).

• Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food,

AUTO 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.

Weight conversion chart

You are probablyused to food weightsas being in pounds andouncesthat arefractionsof a pound

(for example 4 ouncesequals 1/4pound).However, in order to enter food weight inAUTO DEFROST,

you must specifypounds end tenths of a pound.

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

• 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.)

Ifthe weighton the food package is infractions of a

pound,you canuse thefollowing charttoconvert the weightto decimals.

EQUIVALENT GRAM WEIGHT

91 113 136

181 227

272 318

34O 363 4O8

454

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