66569649992
Kenmore 66569649992, 66569649990, 66569646992, 66569646990, 66569644992 Owner’s Manual
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Microwave Hood Combination
Combinaci6n Microondas Campana
Models, Modelos 665.69642169644/69646/69649
4619-652~59203/8183745 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
Table of
Microwave
Contents
Microwave Oven Warranty ............................... 2
Sears Service .................................................... 3
Microwave Oven Safety .................................... 4
Installation Instructions .................................... 7
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Hood Combination ........................ 8
Using Your Microwave Hood Combination..12
Introducing the Kenmore Elite TM Navigator.,12
How to Use Your New Control ..................... 12
Function Example -- Cook ........................... 13
Progress Bar ............................................... 13
Using Hints 4U ............................................. 14
Setting the Clock .......................................... 14
Using the Child Lock .................................... 15
Audible signals ............................................. 15
Using Learning Mode ................................... 16
Using Favorites ............................................. 16
Using the Kitchen Timer ............................... 17
Using Popcorn .............................................. 17
Understanding Doneness Control .............. 17
Understanding Sensor Cooking ................... 17
Using Reheat .............................................. 18
Manual Cooking at Variable Powers ............ 18
Manual Cooking in Stages ........................... 19
Using Defrost ............................................... 19
Defrosting Tips ...................................... 19
Weight Conversion Chart ............................. 20
Using Skiltette ............................................... 20
Using Top Brown .......................................... 21
Using Aluminum Foil .................................... 21
Cooking You Should Not Do
in Your Microwave Oven .............................. 21
Using Sure Simmer ...................................... 22
Using 2-4 Plates ........................................... 22
Using the Exhaust Fan ................................. 22
Using the Cooktop/Oountertop Light ........... 23
Using the Cooking Rack .............................. 24
Using Demo Mode ............... 24
Caring for Your
Microwave Hood Combination ...................... 25
Installing and Caring for the Filters .............. 25
Replacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights..,.,26
Questions and Answers ................................. 27
Troubleshooting .............................................. 28
Sears Toll-Free Numbers ................................ 60
Oven
Warranty
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore Elite 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 Elite Microwave Oven
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Sears will repair it free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to
Microwave Ovens which are used for private
household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY
CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use
in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663}
Please record your model's
information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance. you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on
the model and serial number label/plate (see
"Microwave hood combination features" in the
"Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood
Combination" section}. Also. record the other informa-
tion shown below.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
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 EliteTM 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 Elite Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to
you - "We service what we sellY'
To further add to the value of your microwave oven,
buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
Sears Kenmore Elite Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured and tested for years of dependable
operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is
more than an extension of the Warranty. It provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue
inconvenience. It assures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Oven.
Here's a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears
Microwave Oven Maintenance Agreement.
YEARS OF OWNERSHIP COVERAGE 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 for future reference.
Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important,
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kiltor hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages wilt tell you what the potential hazard is. tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of bums, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before usingthe microwave
oven.
• Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in this
section and in the provided installation instructions.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs in the shell
and sealed containers - for example, closed glass
jars - may explode and should not be heated in
the microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven
to facilitate cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
width of 36 inches.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter.
• Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils
should not be inserted in the microwave oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involv-
ing a risk of electric shock.
• Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the "TOP BROWN" mode.
• Do not store any materials other than manufactur-
er's recommended accessories in this oven when
not in use.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is
in operation.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
• Do not store this microwave oven outdoors.
Do not use the microwave oven near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the
"Hints 4U" section of the TouchSmart DIAL TM control.
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 im-
portant not to defeat or tamper with the safety in-
tedocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused
electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is
recommended.) It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current. The microwave
oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave
oven is properly grounded.
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.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor should be runwith
the circuitconductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
If you need to remove your Microwave Hood
Combination for any reason, follow these simple
steps:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove filters and vent grille.
*If filters Q are
tab and slide filter to the
_ outside edge to remove.
the screws located toward the center of the
cabinet.
• Remove the vent grille (_. Set the screws and
grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see Step
installed, push in at the
• Remove the two screws
_) from the top of the
microwave oven cabinet
(the screws located
closest to the front
corners). Do not remove
4.)
3. After removing all oven contents, including the
turntable and support,
tape the door in the
closed position. Then
remove the two bolts _)
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4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with
securing the microwave
oven to the upper
cabinet.
one hand. Pull hook _ to
release microwave hood
from mounting plate. If
grille cannot be removed
(per instructions in Step
2), insert a thin looped
wire or similar tool
through an opening in
grille to pull hook.
that door does not swing
open.)
_!_ ven downward. (Be careful
6. Lift off the support tabs _ at the bottom of the
crowave oven aside on a
protected surface.
_ mounting plate. Set the mi-
1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang iton the
support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.
2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet
downward. Thread the power supply cord through
the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the
upper cabinet.
3, Rotate the microwave oven toward the cabinet.
Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate
until locking latch snaps into the cabinet.
4. Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven
to the upper cabinet.
5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and
support.
6. Replace the vent grille.
7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven
cabinet (the screws located closest to front corners).
5. Tighten the two bolts securing the microwave hood to
the upper cabinet until there is no gap between the
upper cabinet and the microwave hood.
9. Reinstall filters (see "Installing and caring for the filters"
in the "Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination"
section, if needed).
10. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Hood Combination
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need
to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
Microwave energy is not hot. it causes food to make
its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or
light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see
what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the
turntable.
Magne_on
Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass turntable
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so
food does not absorb the energy.
• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is
cooking.
• To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir,
turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway
through the cooking time.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the
plastic wrap ¼to _ in. (6.35 to 12.7 ram) to vent
steam during heating or cooking.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
Using your microwave oven may cause interfer-
ence 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.
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• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
• Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
To test the oven, put 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be
in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. heated.
Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for
TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish, put it into the oven with 1 cup
(250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook
power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and
water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.)
OPERATING TIPS
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing
on it when the door is open.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make
the container hot.
NOTE: Heat from the Top Brown element will cause
container and oven parts to become hot. Also, the
Skillette Pan always becomes very hot when
used. Use oven mitts when touching containers,
oven parts, and pan after broiling.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. If you practice
programming the oven, put a container of water in
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the
glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate
freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Handle your turntable with care when
removing it from the oven to avoid possibly
breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least _ in (5 mm) above
the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with
the browning dish.
absorb microwave energy, and may become too hot
to handle or may slow cooking times. Cooking in
metal containers not designed for microwave use
could damage the oven, as could containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim).
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases,
poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time of one
minute before cutting into them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
certain containers (especially containers shaped like
cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may
splash out with a loud noise during or after heating
when stirring 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
slightly firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less
/
than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION FEATURES
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of the oven's basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
operate unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the same
time.
5. Glass Turntable (PN 4393751) (not shown).
Included in oven cavity - see below for
installation instructions. This turntable turns food
as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in
the oven during operation for best cooking re-
sults. The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor
to give you more cooking space and better cook-
ing results.
• Remove tape holding the hub (PN 4393754) in
CUrVelJ
i!n_s_a_ • Place the support (PN
_ • Place the turntable (PN
4393751) on the hub. Make
Hub sure the raised, curved lines in
_ 4393752) on the cavity bottom.
Suppo , the center of the turntable _W_('_" _aG _
• The rollers (PN 4393753) on the support should fit
inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.
• The turntable turns both clockwise and counter-
clockwise. This is normal.
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bottom are between the three
"spokes" of the hub.
6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Packed in oven
cavity during shipment.
7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your
cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.
8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference
for various oven functions.
9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Pads.
10. Control Panel. Touch the pads or operate the
TouchSmart DIAL TM Control on this panel to
perform all functions.
11. Vent Grille.
12. Microwave Inlet Cover. Do not remove or disturb.
13. Oven Cavity Light.
14. Top Brown Element. Use to brown and crisp the
top of food.
15. Model and Serial Number Plate.
This specialty-designed microwave pan with a
Use for Top Brown cooking in the microwave oven. Place
_j___l the rack (PN 8169534) securely °n
detachable handle (PN 4393536)
lets you cook crispy pizza, sizzle
chicken, fry breakfast foods like
eggs and sausage, or prepare
juicy hamburgers.
the turntable. Position the cook-
ware or food on the rack. See the
"Top Brown" readout on in your
TouchSmart DIAL TM control display.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
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1. Display Screen shows the time of day and Home
Screen when the microwave oven is not in use.
During programming, it displays function menus for
you to choose from, servings and weights for you to
enter, preparation instructions, and cooking
time/power settings for you to select. During a
cooking cycle, it counts down the remaining time
and prompts you to stir, turn food, etc., as
necessary.
2. BACK. Touch this button to turn back a page.
3. HOME. Touch this button to reset display to the first
page.
4. FAVORITES. Touch this button to choose and store
and recall favorite programs.
5. TouchSmart DIAL TM Control. Use this control to
select oven functions, such as quantities of food
and cooking times/powers.
6. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set or cancel
the minute timer.
7. COOK TIME. Touch this pad for manual control of
cook time and power level. The OFF/CANCEL pad
can also be used to cancel.
8. POPCORN. Touch this pad to make perfect
microwave popcorn automatically.
9. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to stop or
start the turntable.
10. OFF/CANCEL Touch this pad to stop and cancel
any oven function.
11. Fan. Touch this pad to display the hood vent fan
speed settings. Turn dial to set the fan speed and
Press.
12. Light. Touch this pad to display the cooktop/
countertop light on and off settings. Turn dial to set
the brightness and Press.
13. Nite Lite Sensor turns on Nite Lite when it detects
a low light level.
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Usi Your Microwave Hood
Combination (MHC)
INTRODUCING THE KENMORE ELITETM NAVIGATOR
L I T E
Kenmore Elite TM introduces the Navigator- a Microwave Hood Combination that offers
you unsurpassed convenience, performance, innovation and styling.
Advanced technology allows you to cook in ways you've never imagined possible with
a microwave. It's like no other on the market today! By introducing the TouchSmart
DIAU Mthat acts as a guide to help you select the correct options for the best results -
this appliance may become the most important in your kitchen!
In addition to new dial technology that offers excellence in ease of use, this microwave
hood combination has special features like Top Browning to crisp and brown the top
of pizzas, casseroles, and desserts like Apple Crisp and a Skillette that enables you to
fry eggs or sizzle chicken.
Congratulations on your Navigator purchase! We hope you enjoy using it as much as
we enjoyed creating it!
/VAV/GAT®R
HOW TO USE YOUR NEW CONTROL
Faster, easier, better Turn TouchSmart DIALTM
than ever before-- control to:
that's microwave • Select a function.
cooking with the new .....................
TouchSmart DIALTM • Set clock/Kitchen Timer
control. Just watch the • Set fan speed.
display screen and • Set cooktop and nite lite. Press FAVORITES:
Press TouchSmart DIAL TM
control:
• Enter a selection.
• To see next page.
• To start cooking.
Press BACK:
• To go back to last
screen.
Press HOME:
• To return to first
display screen.
from the menus. _. _ _ _ store them in
Touch OFF/CANCEL: _\ memory and recall
choose what you want ( _'_'-{:_"_ _ _ • To choose favorite
• To stop any ..._--_ them whenever
microwave function.
COOK REHEAT SKILLETTE
Choices include Choices are One Coconut
Cereals. Plate. 2-4 Plates. Eggs. Fded
Eggs. Beverage. Omelet
Fish Casserole. Roll French Toast
Frozen Muffin. Pizza. Sauce. Ham Steak
Fast Food. Soup, and Manual. Hamburger
Grains Hash Brown
Rice and Pasta. DEFROST Meatballs
Meat. Nuts, Toasted
Poultry, Poultry. Fish. Manual. Pizza
Vegetable. and TOP BROWN Poultry, Breast
Manual. Browns and crisps Sausage
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Choose from Meat.
Sesame Seeds
the top of foods. Manual
0f_ cooking programs,
_k._'_" _ you want
SURE SIMMER
Selections are
Rice. Pasta. and
Boil & Simmer.
2-4 PLATES
Select reheat for
2.3. or 4 Plates.
HINTS 4U
Offers helpful
advice about
Cleaning. Power.
Food, Techniques,
and Utensils.
OPTIONS
Menu includes
Child Lock.
Set Clock.
Nite Lite. Signals,
Demo Mode
Display Contrast.
and Learning
Mode.
FUNCTION EXAMPLE -- COOK
The TouchSmart DIAL TM control leads you quickly and
easily through the choices about what you're cooking,
then automatically sets the right cook power and cook
time. To see how easy it is, follow this example about
preparing servings of regular quick oatmeal.
PRESS HOME
button, PRESS
dial to select
Cook,
TURN dial to
selectCereals
and PRESS.
TURN dialto
select Regular
Quick Oatmeal
and PRESS.
TURN dial to
select 3 servings
and PRESS.
Ifyou already
know how to
prepare food,
TURN dial to
select Start
and PRESS, for
preparation direc-
tions, TURN dial
to select Prepare
and PRESS,
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Reheat
DeFrost
Top Broun
SEilleLLe
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WAITfor tones
that signal the
end of cooking
time.
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Fish
Fro=enroo_
Grains P.STA
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No matter which
function you select,
its program gets
you cooking in a
hurry! If you'd like
to practice before
you actually start
microwave cooking,
see "Using
Learning Mode"
section.
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PROGRESS BAR
The progress bar appears below the set time on
some foods. It shows the approximate amount of
cooking time left.
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USING HINTS 4U
This section offers helpful information and suggestions This example follows hints about cleaning, starting with
about using and caring for your microwave hood the Home screen.
combination.
PRESS HOME
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When your microwave oven is first
plugged in, or after a power failure, the
"Welcome" screen wilt appear•
NOTES:
,, To turn off the clock, select Set Clock
and touch OFF/CANCEL The clock
continues to keep the correct time
when the display is off.
,, To restore the clock display, select Set
Clock and PRESS dial.
Odors
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PRESS HOME
button, TURN TURN dialto TURN dial_
dialto O_ions SetCIockand SetHou_ and
and PRESS. PRESS. PRESS.
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TURN dial to
Set AM or PM
and PRESS.
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USING THE CHILD LOCK
The Child Lock locks the operation of the
microwave oven so children cannot use
the microwave oven when you do not
want them to.
To lock the control panel:
1. TURN dial to select Options
PRESS for next screen.
2. PRESS to select Child Lock
(Icon) will appear on the display screen.
3. TURN dial left to CLOSED.
LOCKED will appear when you try to start
the oven.
To unlock the control panel:
1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
2. TURN dial right to OPEN.
button, TURN
dial to select
Options and
the Home screen.
AI IDIBLE 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 press
the TouchSmart DIAL TM control or touch a pad.
One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer
countdown.
PRESS HOME
TURN dial to TURN dial to
selectChildLock OPEN and
PRESS.
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Two quick, short tones "I_Z_LI"IZZ_LIsound 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.
One tone I%_ sounds if you have made an incorrect
entry and no change takes place.
and PRESS. PRESS.
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Four tones E_[_[_[_ signal the end of a
cooking cycle.
PRESS HOME and "ON" will be
button, TURN dial TURN dial to displayed.
to select Options select Signals PRESS dial for
and PRESS. and PRESS. OFE
To deactivate the programming
tone:
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USING LEARNING MODE
This program lets you
practice using the
TouchSmart DIALTM
Control. It enters every
programming step with
real displays and
tones without turning
on the microwave
power.
NOTE: When finished,
repeat Steps 1-3,
turning control left at
Step 2 to select Off.
PRESS HOME
button, TURN dial
to select Options
and PRESS.
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select On and
PRESS.
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function and
PRESS.
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NOTE:The 'book? icon (shown above) will
appear at various times during the Learning
Modefunct_n to indicatethat the oven is
operating without microwave power.
USING FAVORITES
This program lets you store and use up to 10 of your 2. TOUCH the FAVORITES button. The list of
favorite functions, without having to go through the Favorites functions is displayed.
normal selection process. 3. TURN dial to Favorites function to be deleted.
To save or add a function in Favorites:
1. TOUCH the HOME button.
2. TURN dial to select a function and PRESS; TURN
dial to select food and PRESS.
3. TOUCH the FAVORITES button. PRESS dial to
add selected function to Favorites.
To use a function in Favorites:
1. TOUCH the HOME button.
2. TOUCH the FAVORITES button.
3. TURN dial to select a Favorites function and
PRESS.
4. Follow instructions for selected function.
To delete a program in Favorites:
1. TOUCH the HOME button.
4. PRESS the FAVORITES button. Screen displays
deletion confirmation. PRESS dial to delete
selected Favorites function.
NOTES:
,, A{I functions can be placed in Favorites except
Welcome, Home Screen, Favorites, Set Clock,
Popcorn, Fan, Light, Turntable, Minute Timer,
Manual and preparations screens.
,, Favorites are stored and displayed in
chronological order with the last addition at the top
of the list.
,, If 10 Favorites are already stored, the addition of
another Favorite will automatically cause the
deletion of the oldest Favorite.
,, If a function already stored as a Favorite is stored
again, the Favorite function will move to the top of
the list. A{I other Favorites remain the same.
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USING THE KITCHEN TIMER
You can also use your microwave oven as a kitchen
timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 90
minutes.
NOTE: The oven can operate while the Kitchen
Timer is in use. When the oven is operating, the
display shows the Kitchen Timer symbol to let you
know the Kitchen Timer is also in use.
To see the Kitchen Timer while the oven is cooking,
touch the KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Turn dial %0
_et. Push
USING POPCORN
1. TOUCH the POPCORN pad to start popping. NOTES:
• Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Popping will stop automatically.
• How well your popcorn cooks wilt depend on the
brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it. Try
several brands to decide which pops the best. For
best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
The Kitchen Timer can be canceled by
pressing the KITCHEN TIMER pad
twice or by pressing the OFF/CANCEL
pad.
UNDERSTANDING "DONENESS" CONTROL
For many cooking functions, the screen displays a
"Doneness" bar which you control by turning the
TouchSmart DIAL TM control toward Plus or Minus.
For most foods, the maximum and minimum
"Doneness" settings add or subtract about 6% from
Normal cook time.
For Defrost, the controlled percentage depends on
food type and weight.
NOTE: When the "Doneness" function is completed
for a specific food, the "Doneness" bar stays at that
setting. It does not re-set to the previous setting.
UNDERSTANDING SENSOR COOKING
Food releases humidity during cooking/heating.
How much humidity food releases is affected by the
quantity, temperature and shape of the food. Your
microwave oven has a sensor that detects this
humidity. The amount of humidity detected tells the
oven how long to cook or heat your food. Just set the
TouchSmart DIAL TM control for the food you want to
cook or heat.
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USING REHEAT
You can reheat microwavable foods just by choosing
a category and quantity Reheat has preset times and
cook powers for 9 categories, plus Manual.
1. TURN dial to select Reheat and PRESS for next
screen
2. TURN to select one of 9 Reheat categories, or
Manual and PRESS for next screen.
PRESS. TURN to set or reset "Doneness" and
PRESS.
4. TURN to select Start and PRESS to activate
Reheat pr0gram.
NOTE: If you need more or !ess cooking time, select
and adjust '!Doneness'_ before choosing Start.
MANUAL COOKING AT VARIABLE POWERS
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For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers. Each percentage stands for a different
level of cook power; i.e., 100% equals full power.
The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking.
1. TOUCH COOK TIME.
2. TURN to set cook time and PRESS. Adjust time
and PRESS.
3. TURN to set cook power and PRESS. Adjust
power and PRESS.
4. TURN to Start and PRESS.
COOKPOWER WHEN TO USE IT
100% of full power
90% of full power
80% of full power
70% of full power
60% of full power
50% of full power
40% of full power
30% of full power
20% of full power
Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by
number, percent or name which cook power to use.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook
power each number stands for, and the cook power
name usually used. It also tells you when to use
each cook power. Follow recipe or food package
instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cook times.
The maximum power for this oven is 1000 watts.
• Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups,
beverages, and vegetables
• Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground
meat, poultry pieces, and fish fillets
• Heating cream soups
• Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles
• Cooking and heating foods that need a cook
power lower than high (for example, whole fish
and meat loaf)
• Reheating a single serving of food
• Cooking sensitive foods, such as cheese and egg
dishes, pudding, and custards
• Cooking nonstirrable casseroles, such as lasagna
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
• Simmering stews
• Melting chocolate
• Heating bread rolls and pastries
• Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods
• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
10% of full power
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• Keeping food warm
• Taking chill out of fruit
MANUAL 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 4 stages.
You can set your chosen cook functions in any
order. However. if you use Defrost. it must be the
first stage. Top Brown can be selected as a stage by
choosing power below 0% and selecting a time.
To set cooking stages:
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. TOUCH COOK TIME pad.
3. Enter first-stage cooking time.
TURN dial to Time and PRESS.
TURN dial to set Time. PRESS to enter Time.
4. Set first-stage cook power.
TURN dial to Power and PRESS.
TURN dial to set Power, PRESS to enter Power.
5. Complete first-stage program.
TURN dial to Add Stage and PRESS to set.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 for next stage(s).
7. Start the oven
TURN dial to select Start and PRESS to enter.
Changing instructions
You can change cooking times for a stage any time
after that stage starts by turning the TouchSmart
DIAL TM control.
USING DEFROST
You can defrost meats, poultry and fish by entering
the weight. If the weight is not known, the oven wilt
he!p you; You can a!so defrost using manual setting_
Defrosting by weight:
1. PRESS HOME button. TURN dial to select
Defrost and PRESS,
2.TURN dia! to select food and PRESS.
3. Select 'Yes' to 'Do You Know the Weight' and 5. TURN dial to enter approximate amount and
PRESS. PRESS.
4. TURN dial to select weight and PRESS. 6. TURN dial to Start and PRESS.
5. ]-URN dial to Start and PRESS. NOTE: The oven will pause during defrosting
Defrosting unknown weight:
1. PRESS HOME button. TURN dial to select Defrost
and PRESS.
2. TURN dial to select food and PRESS.
3. Select 'No.Help me' to 'Do You Know the Weight'
and PRESS.
4. Select type and PRESS.
unknown weights as a reminder to check and/or turn
the food. PRESS dial to continue.
DEFROSTING TIPS
• When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is
the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the
weight of the food minus the container).
• Before star_ng, make sureyou have removed any of
the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food
bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.
• Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
• If food isfoil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to
the microwave oven for more defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
• 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 easily.
• 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. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
DECIMAL WEIGHT
EQUIVALENT GRAM WEIGHT
.10 45
.20 91
.25 One-Quarter Pound 113
.30 136
.40 181
.50 One-Half Pound 227
.60 272
.70 318
.75 Three-Quarters Pound 340
.80 363
.90 408
1.00 One Pound 454
USING SKILLETTE
The Skiltette feature uses the Skillette Pan to brown,
crisp and pan-fry foods in the microwave oven.
Microwaves heat the Skillette Pan through the active
layer at the bottom of the pan. The Skitlette Pan
reaches 410°F (210°C) in approximately 3 minutes.
The active layer is designed to stop absorbing
microwaves at 410°F (210°C). Use the pan as quickly
as possible after it is heated for optimum temperature.
With just a few simple touches of the TouchSmart
DIAL TM control, you can make crispy pizza, sizzle
chicken, fry eggs, or cook juicy hamburgers.
1. PRESS HOME button, TURN dial to Skillette and
PRESS.
2. TURN dial to select category and PRESS.
3. Follow directions on display.
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SKILLETTE
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MINUTES
While microwaves heat the food from above, they
also heat the Skiltette Pan very quickly from below
to brown and crisp the food.
If using the Skillette Pan for a Manual Cooking
function; for best results, preheat the empty pan in
the microwave oven for 3 minutes.
Using the Skillette Pan
NOTE: Use the Skitlette Pan only when the turntable
is on.
• Use the handle to grasp and remove the Skitlette
Pan from the oven.
• Do not use plastic utensils on the pan. The pan
becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.
• Do not use any metal utensils as they can scratch
the pan.
• Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or
in a thermal oven.
• Always use the turntable as support for the pan.
• For best results when cooking with the pan, preheat
for 3 minutes on High before using it. Coat pan
lightly with cooking oil to make removing food and
cleaning easier.
Cleaning the Skillette pan
Wash Skillette pan in dishwasher or in mild, soapy
water. Avoid using abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.
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