Kenmore 66569619992, 66569619991, 66569619990, 66569617992, 66569617991 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Guide

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Microwave Hood Combination Combinacibn Microondas Campana

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

Sears Service .................................. 2

F,_icrowave Oven Safety ................ 3.4

Installation Requirements ................ 5

Removing and Replacing the

Microwave Oven .............................. 6

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven .............................. 7

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Using Your Microwave Oven ............ 1

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ...... 35

Cooking Guide .................................. 3_

Questions and Answers .................... _0

Troubleshooting ................................ Kl

Index .................................................. ,_

Secci6n en EspaRol .......................... ,_G

Sears Toll.Free Numbers .... G_cl_ Cov_r

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

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"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 -

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Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time, A Sears Maintenance Agreement is more

than an extension of the Warranty. It provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue in- convenience. 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 1ST YR. 2ND YR. THRU 5TH YR.

Replacement of defective parts other than magnetron W MA Replacement of magnetron W W

Annual preventative maintenance check at your request MA MA

W - WARRANTY

MA - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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

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

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or

'INARNING." These words mean:

You wil._Jbe killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, includingthe following:

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 at the end

of this section.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs 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.

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• 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.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

• Do not store the 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.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Caring for Your Microwave Oven" section.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is

in operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 bag 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.

• 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.

- 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. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may

create a fire or risk of electric shock.

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving

a risk of electric shock.

• Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.

• Do not store any materials, other than

manufacturer's recommended accessories in this

oven when not in use.

Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven

with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the

oven.

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.

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.

Installation Requirements

Before installing your microwave hood combination, make sure your location meets these requirements. See

the Installation Instructions for details.

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused

electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate

circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For all cord-connected appliances:

The microwave ovenmust 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 #!-g_c_ 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 ser- viceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

Removing and Replacing

the Microwave uven

4. Hold microwave hood combination in

Excessive Weight Hazard I

Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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 filtersand vent grille.

• If filters A are installed, push in at the tab and

slide filter to the outside

-- edge to remove. Remove the two

screws B from the

-_- top of the microwave oven cabinet (the

screws located closest

to the front corners). Do not remove the screws located towards the center of the cabinet.

• Remove the vent grille C. Set the screws and grille aside. (if grille cannot be removed, see Step 4.)

3. After removing all oven contents, including the

turntable and support,

tape the door in the closed position. Then

remove the two bolts

D securing the

microwave oven to the

upper cabinet.

place with one hand.

Pull hook E to release microwave hood from

mounting plate. If grille cannot be removed

(see Step 2), insert a thin looped wire or

similar tool through an opening in grille to

pull hook.

5. Grasp the microwave oven cabinet. Rotate

the microwave oven

downward. (Be careful that door does not

swing open.)

6. Lift off the support tabs F at the bottom

of the mounting plate.

Set the microwave oven aside on a

protected surface.

To replace:

1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.

2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward. Thread the power supply cord through

the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.

3, Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet,

Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet,

4. Replace the two boJts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

5. Untape 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 microwave hood.

9. Reinstall filters (see "Installing and caring for the filters" in the "Caring for Your Microwave Oven"

section, if needed).

10. 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 usa 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 turntable of your microwave oven lets

microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a me,.ai floor, back through the glass turntable, and

are absorbed by the food.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor Glass turntable

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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 containers 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 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.

The microwaves disturb water molecuKes 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 cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is

cooking. If needed, touch ADD ONE MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is

over (see the "Using ADD ONE MINUTE" section).

• To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway

through the cooking time.

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

paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of

the plastic wrap 1/4 to 1/2 inch 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.

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio

or television.

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To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a

glass container in the oven. Close the door and make sure it latches.

Follow the directions in "Cooking at high cook power" in the "Using Your

Microwave Oven" section to set the

oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

• Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave

oven.

• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV

are on different branch circuits.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

0 perating tips

Test dinnerware or

cookware before using. To test a dish for

safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water

beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for I minute.

If the dish gets hot and

water stays cool, do

not use it.

Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the

door is open,

Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to

handle and slowing 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).

Do not start a microwave oven when it

is empty. Product life may be shortened.

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, pape5 gourds, or

clothes in the oven.

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 microv,,_ve

oven because it allows microwaves to pass

through it.

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Operating tips (cont.)

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 Sears

for a replacement. When you use a browning dish, the browning

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

browning dish.

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

\\ \\

explode. Cover poached eggs ahd allow a standing time of 1 minute before cutting into them.

cases, poached eggs have been known to

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.

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 sfightly 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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Circuit breaker or fuse box X

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.

NHcrowave oven features

Your microwave oven is designed to make your 6.

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: 7.

,. Door Handle. Pull to open door,

_. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not

operate unless the door is securely closed. _,

_. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks. £,.

z. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when

cooking in more than ode container at the same -:_. time. See Page 15 for more information.

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 12.

be in the oven during operation for best cooking ";3. results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity -;_,

floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results. See Pages 7. 10, 35, 39, and 40

for more details.

11.

To install turntable and support:

• Fit the hub (PN 4393754) onto the shaft.

Raised,

curved_

lines --___,_,___,

s"u;oor,qi-- )J

L2"_(_--- Shaft

• 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

• The turntable turns both clockwise and

Charcoal and Grease Filters. Included in oven cavity. See Page 36 for installation instructions

and cleaning information. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your

cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light. See Page 15 for more information.

Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference

for Auto Cook, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost.

Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches. See Page 15 for more information.

Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions. See Pages 12-14 for more

information.

Vent Grille. Oven Cavity Light.

Microwave Inlet Cover.

Model and Serial Number Plate. See Page 42 for more information.

inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.

counterclockwise. This is normal.

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.The oven will

automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power. See Page 29 for more information.

3. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 cups of a beverage. The oven will automatically heat for a

preset time at a preset cook power. See Page 30

for more information.

4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 potatoes. The oven will automatically cook for a

preset time at a preset cook power. See Page 31 for more information.

£. FROZEN VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook

1 to 4 cups of a frozen vegetable. The oven will

automatically cook for a preset time at a preset

cook power. See Page 32 for more information.

_, FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a

10- or 20-ounce frozen entree. The oven will

automatically cook for a preset time at a preset cook power. See Page 33 for more information,

- HOLD WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds, HOLD

WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle. See Page 34

for more information.

• AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook

microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers. See Page 24 for more information.

AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods without entering times and cook

powers. See Page 26 for more information.

AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat

microwavable foods without entering times and 17. cook powers. See Page 25 for more information.

ADD ONE MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for

1 minute, at 100% cook power, or to add an 18. extra minute to your cooking cycle at the set

cook power. See Page 18 for more information. 19.

•: CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day. See Page 16 for more information•

_ KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set the

Kitchen Timer. See Page 17 for more information. 20.

i_ Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter

cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories.

i 5. COOKTIME. Touch this pad followed by Number

pads to set a cooking time. See Pages 19, 20, 21, and 22 for more information.

OUICKTOUCH

",C.

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. See Pages 18

and 20 for more information. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this Dad to turn

your turntable on and off. See Page 14 for more information.

START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function. See Page 13 for more information.

OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command, cancel a program during

cooking, or to clear the display. See Page 13 for more information.

EXHAUST FAN HIGH/LOW/OFF. Touch this pad to turn on the tan at high or low speed. Also use it to turn the fan off. See Page 15 for more

information.

21. LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the light or night light on or off. See Page 15 for

more information.

Control panel features (cont.)

NOTES:

• If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch START/ENTER in 5 seconds,

the START? indicator light will show.

• If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door, the START? indicator light

will show. Touch START/ENTER to continue.

• If you choose a function but do not press another command pad within 1 minute, the

display returns to the time of day and you

have to start over.

Audible signals

Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and

using your oven:

• _ A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.

, _-J One long tone signals the end of a

Kitchen Timer countdown.

• Fourtonessignal theend

of a cooking cycle.

' [_[_J 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 fea- ture (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 disable all audible signals except the

end-of-timer signal: TOUCH

K?D

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.

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.

' TOUCH

h'OTE: Before setting a function, touch

OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other function is on.

To turn the programming tone back on: TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

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Control panel features {cont.)

Heating more than one plate of food

When heating plates of food with a cook time that

you set, you can heat two 10-inch plates side

by side or one plate larger than the turntable.

You can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking

Rack for a possible total of 4 plates. For

best results, halfway through cooking turn

the plates halfway

around until the food in the front is in the back.

Do the same when heating a larger (9- to 13-inch) casserole. When heating 4 dinner plates turn as described above and switch the top plates with

the bottom plates.

TURNTABLE ON/OFF. "TURN TABLE 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.

one larger plate, the turntable should To heat 2 bottom plates together or

not be turning. You can shut the

turntable off by touching

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.

To lock the control panel: TOUCH

ENTER

I START_I 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, Number pads 1 and 2, and START/ENTER.

To unlock the control panel: TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

Two tones will sound and PI will be cleared from the display.

Using the demo/learning feature

You can set your microwave oven to display your

commands as you enter them without turning the

magnetron on. This feature helps you learn to use

your oven without actually cooking food.

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.

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.

U. ng the e):haus fan

The pad on the bottom left of the control panel

controls the 2-speed exhaust fan.

-,. Choose fan speed. i"" '.:: 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 FAN pad will not turn

the fan off.

NOTES:

• Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave

oven.

• Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Arcing

and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven.

• Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven. Damage to the

interior finish will result.

• Use rack only in the microwave oven.

• Do not use rack with browning dish.

• Do not let food container on rack touch the top

or sides of the oven.

• Do not cook foods directly on rack. Put them in

microwave-safe containers first.

• Do not place a metal cooking container on rack.

• Use the Cooking Rack only when cooking at

more than one level.

TOUCH

(once for high speed, twice for low speed)

.3. Turn off fan when desired.

"L[te coo[ciop/¢out teI tol light

The pad on the bottom right of the control panel

controls the cooktop/countertop light.

" Turn on light.

2. Turn off light when desired.

TOUCH

11or 2 more times, depending on fan speed)

TOUCH

(once for regular light, twice for night light)

TOUCH

(1 or 2 times, depending onlight setting)

S tt[ng the clock

When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the display will flash ":". If a

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

i. Touch CLOCK.

2 Enter the time of day.

Example for 12:00:

NOTES:

• If you touch in an inval d 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.

TOUCH YOU SEE

TOUCH

YOU SEE

Complete your entry.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

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. _,:OTE: 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.

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

TOUCH YOU SEE

TOUCH

YOU SEE

At the end of the countdown:

To cancel the kitchen timer:

During the countdown: TOUCH

YOU SEE

(one long tone will sound)

YOU SEE

(time of day)

Usirtg/ DD ONE Nt[NUTE

ADD ONE MINUTE lets you cook food for I 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:

[*esGt coo1:[[ 9 tillage

• 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 functioo.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shor[en the cooking time after

choosing 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 cooking time:

To shorten cooking time: TOUCH

To reset to the original cooking time: TOUCH

TOUCH

once

twice

YOU SEE

(example for auto reheat)

YOU SEE

three times

Using Your Microwave Oven

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

Cooking at high cook power

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:

TOUCH

L!J

TOUCH f STAR, q

YOU SEE

C;Janging 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

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. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.

COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT

10=t 00% of full power High * Quick heating many convenience foods and

(automatic) foods with high water content, such as soups

9=90% of full power • Heating cream soups

8=80% of full power • Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles

7=70% of full power Medium-High ° Cooking and heating foods that need a cook

6=60% of full power , Cooking sensitive foods, such as cheese and egg

i , Cooking nonstirrable casseroles, such as lasagna , 5=50% of full power Medium , Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

i , Melting chocolate

I 4=40% of full power _ Simmering stews

3=30% of full power Medium-Low, , Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,

Defrost poultry, and precooked foods

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.

and beverages

• Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground

meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and most

vegetables

power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

, Reheating a single serving of food

dishes, pudding, and custards

• Heating pastries

2=20% of full power , Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

1=10% of full power Low • Keeping food warm

, Taking chili out of fruit

I,'O'..-E: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 (cont.)

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

2. Touch COOK TIME.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

3. Enter the cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:

4. Set the cook power.

Example for 50% cook power:

TOUCH

YOU SEE

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.

(repeat until desired cook power appears)

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(four tones will sound)

Cooking in stages

For best results, some recipes call for one cook

power for a certain length of time, and another cook power for another length of time. Your oven

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

You can set your chosen cook functions in any

order. However, if you use AUTO DEFROST it must be the first stage.

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

2. Touch COOK TIME. TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Enter the cooking time for the first stage. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:

NOTE: You cannot sensor cook with stages.

4. Set the cook power for the first stage. TOUCH

Example for 50% cook power:

TOUCH

(repeat until desired cook power appears}

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

YOU SEE

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 microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO COOK has preset

3. Touch one or more Number pads to enter the

quantity.

times and cook powers for 7 categories (see chart below).

To use AUTO COOK, follow the steps below:

You see

1. Touch

once

You see

4. Touch

YOUsee

2. Touch AUTO COOK 1 to 7 times to choose the

type of food.

for rice

Example

NOTES:

• If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds,

OR once Touch a Number pad to choose the type of

food.

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.

_ xample

for rice

c If you touch AUTO COOK 8 times, the display

returns to the Rice setting.

You see

Example

for rice

, 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" 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.

This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts

Example

for 1 cup

Example

for 1 cup

(countdown time

may vary)

you can choose for each type.

FOOD AUTO COOK* NUMBER PAD Rice once 1

Fresh Vegetables twice 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 times 3

Canned Vegetables 4 times 4 Bacon 5 times 5

Cereal (instant) 6 times 6 French Toast 7 times 7

*You must touch AUTO COOK once before choosing the food type.

**Set 0,5 cup by touching "O" and "5" or only "0" or only "5/' Set 1,0 cup by touching

touching "1" and "5". Set 2.0 cups by touching "2" and "0" or only "2".

TOUCH OR TOUCH

AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE

0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 cups** (118 ml, 237 ml, 355 ml, or 473 ml)

1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml)

1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 8 pieces, average thickness

1 to 4 servings 1 to 4 pieces

"1" and "0" or only "1." Set 1.5 cups by

Using AUTO REHEAT

You can reheat microwavabte foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO REHEAT has preset times and cook powers for 5 categories

(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.

_ Example for pizza

once

slice

OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type

of food.

Example for pizzaslice

You see

Example for

pizza slice

3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.

Example for 1 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 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

bakes 1 regular-size muffin or bagel, or 2 smalt dinner rolls.

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

TOUCH TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU

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

Soup/Sauce 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)

• You must touch AUTO REHEAT once before choosing the food type.

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

of food. _ Exampte for meats

You see

Example

for meats

4. Touch

I STARTENTER-o)

You see

(countdown

time 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

atlowed 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 net listed in the "Auto defrost

chart," use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.

For even, complete defrosting

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 WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET

FOOD AUTO DEFROST* NUMBER PAD (tenths of a pound)

f eats once 1 .1 to 6.6 (45 g to 2994 g)

Poultry twice 2 .1 to 6.6 (45 g to 2994 g)

Fish 3 times 3 .1 to 4.4 (45 g to 1998 g).

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

,- 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 pleces. 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.

Auto defrost chart

Meat setting

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 inch [2.5 cm] thick)

Pork

Chops (1/2 inch [13 mm] thick), Hot Dogs, Spareribs, Country-

Style Ribs, Loin Roast (Boneless), Sausage, Links

Sausage, Bulk

Fish setting

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 Ib (133 g).

Do not defrost less than two 4 oz (133 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 Fish

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

Shell Fish

Crabmeat, Lobster Tails, Shrimp, Scallops

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven. Finish defrosting by

immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

continued on next page

Auto defrost chart (cont.)

Poultry setting

FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken

Whole Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting (up to 9-1/2 Ibs [4.3 kg]) by 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 in cold water.

Turkey

Breast Place on a microwavabte roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. (under 6 Ibs [2.7 g])

Def['ost[ng 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

1/10 Ib (45 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.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time. This may make the

defrosting time seem longer than expected. (For more information on standing time, see the

"Microwave cooking tips" in the "Cooking Guide" section.)

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weig.hts as being in

"pounds _nd ounces that are fractio_ns of a pound

(for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However,

in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST,

you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.

DECIMAL WEIGHT EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT EQUIVALENT GRAM WEIGHT

.10 1.6 45 .20 3.2 91

.25 One-Quarter Pound 4.0 113 .30 4.8 136

.40 6.4 181

.50 One-Half Pound 8.0 227 .60 9.6 272

.70 11.2 318

.75 Three-Quarters Pound 12.0 340 .80 12.8 363 .90 14.4 408

1.00 One Pound 16.0 454

If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the follqwing chart to convert the

weight to decimals.

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