Kenmore 66569689992, 66569689991, 66569689990, 66569687992, 66569687991 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Guide Guia del usuario

Microwave Hood Combination Combinaci6n Microondas Campana

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

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

Microwave Oven Safety ................ 3-4

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

Removing and Replacing the

Microwave Oven ............................ 6-7

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven .............................. 8

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

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ...... 34

Cooking Guide .................................. 37

Questions and Answers .................... 39

Troubleshooting ................................ 40

Index .................................................. 42

Secci6n en Espa_ol .......................... 43

Sears Toll-Free Numbers ....Back Cover

Microwave Oven Warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE OVEN

For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE MAGNETRON

For five years from the date of purchase, if the magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.

The above warranty coverage applies only to Microwave Ovens which are used for private household purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., For service call: OepL 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 flat[onwide.

Your Sears Kanmore Microwave Oven has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you, staffed by Sears Trained Technicians - professional technicians specifically trained on Sears Kenmore

Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools, and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you - "We service what we sell!"

To further add to the value of your microwave oven,

buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty. It provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue inconvenience. It assures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Oven.

Hero's a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefrts of a Sears Microwave Oven Maintenance Agreement.

YEARS OF OWNERSHIP COVERAGE 1ST YR. 2ND YR. THRU 51"1-1.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 messagesinthis manual and on yourappliance. Alwaysreadand 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

"WARNING." These words mean:

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

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

All safetymessages will identifythe hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,and tell you what can happen ifthe instructionsare notfollowed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When usingelectricalappliancesbasic safetyprecautionsshould 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 providedinstallation

instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers- for example, closed glassjars -

may explode and shouldnot be heated inthe microwaveoven.

• Usethe 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 specificallydesigned to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial

or laboratory use.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

• As with any appliance, close supervisionis 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 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.

• 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 materLals 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 VentilatingHoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowedto accumulate on hood or filter.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

• When flaming foods underthe hood,turnthe fan

on.

• Use care when cleaningthe vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based

oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

• Oversized foods or oversized metal utensilsshould

not be inserted inthe microwaveoven as they may create a fire or riskof electric shock.

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

a risk of electric shock.

• Do not use paper products when applianceis

operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.

• Do not store any materialsother than

manufacturer'srecommendedaccessories inthis oven when not in use.

Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This willcause overheatingof the

oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operatethis oven with the

door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy,it is important not to defeator tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven ifit is damaged. It is

particularly importantthatthe oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (brokenor loosened),

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven shouldnot be adjusted or repairedby

anyone except properlyqualifiedservicepersonnel.

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 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 resultin a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electricianor serviceman

ifthe groundinginstructionsare not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

microwave oven is propedy grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply

cord is too short, have a qualified electricianor servicemaninstallan outlet near the microwave

oven.

Removing and Replacing

the Microwave uven

4. Hold microwave

hood combination in place with one hand.

Pull hook E to release microwave hood from

mounting plate. If grille cannot be removed

(seeStep 2), insert a

thin looped wire or

If you need to removeyour Microwave Hood

Combinationfor any reason,follow these simple steps:

To remove:

1. Unplug microwaveoven or disconnect power.

ventgdlle.

• If filters A are

installed,pushin at

_ the tab and slide

filterto the outside

edge to remove.

• Remove the two

2. Remove filtersand

screwsB from

the top of the

microwaveoven

cabinet (the screws located closestto the front comers). Do not remove the screws located

towards the center of the cabinet.

• Remove the vent grille C. Set the screwsand

gdlleaside. (If gdlle cannotbe removed, see Step 4.)

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

swingopen.)

6. Lift Offthe support tabs F at the bottom

of the mounting plate. Set the microwave

oven aside on a protectedsurface.

oven contents,

3. After removingall includingthe

turntableand support, tape the

door in the closed

position.Then removethe two

belts D securing

the microwave oven to the upper

cabinet.

Removing and replacing the microwave oven (cont.)

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

)late until locking latch snaps into the cabinet.

4. Replace the two bolts secudng the

microwave oven to

2boff-_ -_" _"

the upper cabinet.

5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and

support.

6. Replace the vent grille.

7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven cabinet (the screws located closest to front

corners).

8. Tighten the two bolts securing the microwave hood to the upper cabinet until there is no gap

between the upper cabinet and 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 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 turntable of your microwaveoven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a

metal floor, back throughthe glassturntable, and are absorbed bythe food.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor Glass turntable

How your microwave oven works (cont.)

Microwaves pass throuc

h most glass, paper, and

plastics without heating them so food absorbs

the energy. Microwaves bounce off metar 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 regularoven cooking. Thisisone of

the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts

or baked potatoes)

stand for a while after cooking, or for stirringsome 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

cook_,are 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 (6 mm to 1.2 cm)

to vent steam during heating or cooking.

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, 33/,or similarequipment. When there

is interference,you can reduce it or remove it by:

• Cleaning the door and sealingsurfaces of

the oven.

• Adjustingthe receiving antenna of the radio

or television.

Testing your microwave oven

Totest the oven put about 1 cup of cold water ina glass container inthe

oven. Close the door and make sure

it latches. Followthe directionsin =Cooking at high cook power" inthe

=Using Your Microwave Oven"

sectionto 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

Operating tips

Test dinnerware or cookware before

using, To test a dish for safe use, put it into the even with a cup of water

beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for 1 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 dinnenNare, 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 ovenwhen it is empty. Product life

may be shortened.

If you practice programming the oven,

put a containerof water in the oven.

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

inthe oven. Do not dry flowers,

fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or

clothes 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.

Paraffinwax will not

melt ina microwave oven because it allows

microwavesto pass through it.

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 directionssupplied with the

browningdish.

Never cook or reheat

a whole egg inside the shell. Steam

buildupin 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 standingtime of I 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.). "l-his can harm the oven.

Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreadsto the center from the outer,

cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for lettingsome foods (for

example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a whileafter cooking, or for stirringsome foods

duringthe cooking time. Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable

utensilsare not suitable and it is difficultto maintain

appropriatedeep-frying temperatures.

Do not overeook potatoes. At the end

of the recommended cooking time, potatoes

should be slightly firm because they will

continue cooking during standing time. After reiorowaving, let

potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish

cooking while standing.

Electrical connection

Circuit breaker or fuse box

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.

Microwave oven features

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 cJosed.

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. See Page 16 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

be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity

floor to give you more cooking space and better

cooking results. See Pages 8, 11,34, 39, and 41

for more details.

6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Included in oven cavity. See Page 35 for installation instructions and cleaning information.

7. Cooktop/Countertop LighL Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light. See Page 17 for more information.

8, Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference

for Auto Cook, Auto Reheat, Auto Defrost, and Sensor Cook settings.

9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.

See Page 17 for more information.

10. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions. See Pages 13-15 for more

information.

11. Vent Grille.

12. Oven Cavity Light.

13. Microwave Inlet Cover.

14. Model and Serial Number Plate. See Page 41 for more information.

@ @

To install turntable and support:

Fit the hub (PN 4393754

Raised,

curved_

Hub_

Supp__..

onto the 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

insidethe ridgeon the bottom of the turntable.

• The turntableturnsboth clockwiseand counter-

clockwise.This isnormal.

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 to pop one of 3 bag sizes of popcorn, without entering a cook power

or time. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity

it detects from the popcorn. See Page 32 for more information.

3. BEVERAGE. Touchthis pad to heat 1 or 2 8-ounce (237 ml)cups of a beverage, without enteringa cook power or time.The oven'ssensor willtell the oven how longto heat dependingon the amount of humidityitdetects from the

beverage.See Page 32 for more information.

4. BAKED POTATO.Touchthis pad to bake 1 to4 potatoes,withoutentering a cook power ortime.

The oven'ssensorwilltell the oven howlong to cook depending on the amountof humidityit

detectsfrom the potato(es).See Page 32 for more information.

5. FRESH VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups (237 to 946 ml) of a fresh vegetable,

without entedng a cook power or time.The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook

depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables. See Page 32 for more

information.

6. FROZEN VEGETABLE. Touchthis pad to cook 1

to 4 cups (237 to946 mL) of a frozen vegetable, withoutenteringa cook poweror time. The oven's

sensorwilltell the oven how long to cook dependingon the amount of humidityit detects

fromthe vegetables.See Page 32 for more information.

7. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch thispad to cooka 10- or 20-ounce (284 or 567 g) frozen entree, without

entedng a cook poweror tJme.The oven'ssensor willtell the oven howlong to cook depending on

the amount of humidityitdetects from the frozen entree. See Page 32 for more information.

8. DINNER PLATE. Touchthis pad to heat a dinner plate offood, withoutenteringa cook poweror

time.The oven'ssensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidityit

detectsfrom the food.See Page 32 for more information.

g, SOUP. Touchthis pad to heat 1 to 4 cups (237 to 15.

946 ml) ofsoup, withoutenteringa cook poweror time.The oven's sensor willtell the oven how long

to heat depending on the amount of humidityit detectsfrom the soup.See Page 32 for more 16.

information.

10. SURE SIMMER. Touchthis pad to simmersoups, 17.

casseroles, stews,and other liquidfoods. See

Page 31 for more information.

11. AUTO COOK. Touchthis pad to cook

microwaveblefoods withoutentering times and cook powers.See Page 26 for more information.

12. AUTO DEFROST. Touch thispad todefrost

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

13. AUTO REHEAT. Touchthis pad to reheat

microwavablefoods withoutenteringtimes and cook powers.See Page 27 for more information.

14. HOLD WARM. Touchthis pad to keephot,cooked

foods safely warm in yourmicrowaveovenfor up to99 minutes, 99 seconds. HOLD WARM can be

used by itself,or it can automatically follow a cookingcycle. See Page 33 for more information.

ADD ONE MINUTE. Touchthis pad to cookfor 1 minute,at 100% cook power,orto add an

extra minute to your cooking cycle at the set cook power. See Page 20 for more information.

CLOCK. Touchthis pad to enter the correct time of day.See Page 18 for more information.

KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set or cancel the Kitchen Timer. See Page 19 for more

information.

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Control panel features (cont.)

18. Number pads. TouchNumber pads to enter cookingtimes, cook powers, quantities, weights,

or food categories.

19. COOK TIME. Touchthis pad followed by

Number pads to set a cookingtime. See Pages 21, 22, 23, and 24 for more information.

20. POWER. Touchthis pad after the cookingtime

has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwaveenergy released to

cook the food. Also touch this pad to lengthen

or shorten a preset cooking time. See Pages 20

and 22 for more information.

21. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touchthis pad to turn

yourturntable on and off.See Page 15 for more

information.

22. START/ENTER. Touchthis pad to start a

function. See Page 15 for more information.

23. OFF/CANCEL Touchthis pad to erase an

incorrectcommand, cancel a programdudng

cooking, or to clearthe display.See Page 15 for more information.

24. VENT FAN ON/OFF. Touchthis pad to tum the

fan on or off. See Page 17 for more information.

25. 5 FAN SPEEDS. Touchthe "up" pad to increase

fan speed and the "down" pad to decrease fan speed. See Page 17 for more information.

26. LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touchthis pad to turn the light or night lighton or off. See Page 17 for

more information.

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.

• For nonsensor functions, if you open the door

while the oven is on end then shut the door within 15 minutes, the START? indicator light will show.

Touch START/ENTER to continue, ff you open the

door when sensor cooking, cooking is cancelled and you have to start over.

• 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.

• L_ one long tone signals the end of a Kitchen

Timer countdown.

• IFourtonessignaltheendof

a cooking cycle.

• I"_)))II_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 feature (for

example, Child Lock) or time of day.

• I_1_1_ Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry.

To disable the programming tone:

TOUCH

CSD

and hold for 5 seconds

To turn the programming tone back on:

TOUCH

CSD

and hold for 5 seconds

To disable all audible signals except the end-of-timer and hidden feature signals:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

To tum signals back on:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

NOTE: Two tones will soundwhen audiblesignals

ere turned on or off.

Control panel features (cont.)

Interrupting cooking

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan

stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and

TOUCH

Heating more than one plate of food

When heating plates of food with a cook time that

you set, you can heat two 10-1/4-inch (26 cm)

plates side by side or one dish larger than the

turntable. You can heat 2 more plates on the

Cooking Rack for a

possible total of 4 plates. For best results, halfway

through cooking turn the

plates halfway around until the food in the front

is in the back. Do the same when heating a larger (9- to 13-inch [23 to 33 cm]) casserole. When heating

4 dinner plates turn as described above and switch the top plates with the bottom plates.

If you do not want to continue cooking:

• Close the door and the light goes off. OR

• TOUCH

NOTE: Before setting a function, touch

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

To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger

turning.You can shutthe turntable dish, the turntableshouldnut be

off by touchingTURNTABLEON/OFF.

"TURNTABLE OFF" appears on the display.If you touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF before startingto set the cooking function, your oven will prompt you to enter a cooking time withoutyou

needingto touch COOK TIME. Yourturntablewill be turned back on when cooking isover or when you

touch OFF/CANCEL.

NOTE: You cannot turn off the turntablewhen using an "auto" function.

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 oontrol panel:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and _ will appear on the

display. When the control panel is locked, 3 tones will sound and LOCK will appear when you touch

any pad except for EXHAUST FAN and LIGHT.

To unlock the control panel:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and _ will be cleared from

the display.

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/leaming feature:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

Two tones will sound and a small"d" willappear 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

Insertthe rack

securelyinto the rack supportson the side walls of the oven.

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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 resultif someone

accidentallystartsthe oven.

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

interiorfinishwillresulL

• Use rack only inthe microwave oven.

• Do not use reck withbrowning dish.

• Do not let food containeron racktouch the top

or sides of the oven.

• Do not cook foodsdirectJyon rack. Putthem in

microwave-safe containersfirst.

• Do not place a metalcooldng containeron rack.

• Use the CookingRack only when cookingat

more than one level.

Using the exhaust fan

The pads on the bottom right of the control panel

control the 5-speed exhaust fan.

1. Tumon the fan and choose fan speed.

Touch the "up" pad to increase fan speed. Touch the "down" pad to decrease fan speed. The display will show "FAN" and a number from

1 to 5 to indicate fan speed.

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the

exhaust fan in the vent hood willautomatically 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 VENT FAN pad will not turn the fan off.

2. Turn off fan when desired.

NOTES:

• Two seconds after the last time you touch VENT

FAN, the display returns to the previous display.

• The first time you turn on the fan after connecting the microwave oven to power, the fan will start at

speed !. The next time the fan is turned on, ff will

start at the last speed used.

TOUCH

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sr-M SPEDS

TOUCH

Using the cooktop/countertop light

The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop/countertop light.

1. Tum on light.

2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH

TOUCH

(once for regular light, twice fo_ night light)

I1 or 2 more times, depending on light setting)

Setting the clock

When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or

after a power failure, the display will flash ":". If a time of day is not set, =:" will flash until you touch

any pad.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Enter the time of day. Example for 12:00:

NOTES:

• If you touch in an invalid time and touch CLOCK,

3 tones will sound. Enter the correct time.

• If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting the clock,

the display will show the last time of day set.

• To turn off the clock, touch CLOCK, Number pad 0, and CLOCK again, the set time will disappear and ":" will show on the display.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

TOUCH

YOU SEE

3. 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. TOUCH YOU SEE

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

NOTE: If you enter more than 4 digits, the first

4 digits will disappear and the following digit(s) will appear on the right side as you enter them.

3. Start the countdown.

NOTE: if you do not do this step within 5

seconds of doing Step 2, "START?" will appear. You then have 1 minute to touch KITCHEN

TIMER or START/ENTER before the display returns to the time of day.

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

YOU SEE

At the end of the countdown:

To cancel the kitchen timer:.

Dudng the countdown:

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(one long tone willsound)

YOU SEE

(Umeof day)

Using ADD ONE MINUTE

ADD ONE MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute

at 100% cook power or add an extra minute to your cooking time cycle. You can also use it to extend

cooking time cycles in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes.

NOTES:

• To extend cooking time cycles in multiples of 1 minute, touch ADD ONE MINUTE repeatedly

during cooking.

• After closing the door, you can enter ADD ONE MINUTE without having to touch START/ENTER.

1. Make sure the food is in the oven.

2. Touch ADD ONE MINUTE.

Example for cooking for 1 minute:

• If you touch ADD ONE MINUTE during cooking, the oven will cook at the currently selected cook

power. If you touch ADD ONE MINUTE after cooking is over, the oven will cook at 100%

cook power. You can also change the cook power after you touch ADD ONE MINUTE by touching

POWER, Number pads for the new cook power, and START/ENTER.

• You can use ADD ONE MINUTE only for the cook time function.

TOUCH YOU SEE

Changing preset cooking times

If a preset cooking time is too long or too short,

you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time after choosing AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, AUTO DEFROST, or SENSOR COOK (except for the POPCORN setting). For an auto function, you can

For example, in AUTO REHEAT,after choosing the type of food and entedng the quantity:

To lengthen cooking time:

To shorten cooking time:

To reset to the original cooking time:

only change cooking times after entering a food quantity, but before cooking starts. For sensor cooking, you can only change cooking times within 20 seconds after choosing the food type.

TOUCH

once

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(example for auto reheat)

YOU SEE

_r_-_ Umes

Using Your Microwave Oven

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

Cooking at high cook power

1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2- Touch COOK TIME. TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Enter the cookingtime. Example for I minute, 30 seconds:

4. Start the oven.

At the end of the cooking time:

Changing ins'emc'dons

You can change the cool_ _e any l_e

during cooking by repe_b_ S'leps 2, _ and 4.

TOUCH

YOU ,SEE

YOU SEE

(fearteaes wmm:mnd)

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=-100% 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--_% of full power • Cooking sensitive foods, such as cheese and egg

-5=50% of full power Medium • Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pet roasts

-4=40% of full power • Sirnmedng stews

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

Defrost poultry, and precooked foods 2--20% of full power • Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream 1=10% of full power Low • Keeping food warm

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

• Cooking nonstirrable casseroles, such as lasagna

• Melting chocolate

• Heating pastries

• Taking chil_-out of fruit

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the POWER pad as a second Kitchen Timer

by entering "0" for the cook power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.

Cooking at different cook powers (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

C2D

(repeat until desired cook power appears)

YOU SEE

5.Start the oven.

At the end of the cookingtime:

Changing instructions

You can change Ule cooking time or cook power any time during cooking by repeaUng Steps 2, 3

and/or 4 and 5.

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. YOU SEE

Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:

NOTE: You cannot sensorcook with stages.

TOUCH

4. Set the cook power for the first stage.

TOUCH

YOU SEE

Example for 50% cook power:. TOUCH YOU SEE

(repeat until desired cook power appears)

5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to set the cookingtime

and cook power for each additionalstage.

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 end quantity. AUTO COOK has preset

times end cook powers for 5 categories (see chart

below).

To use AUTO COOK, follow the steps below:

1. Touch

once

You see

2. Touch AUTO COOK 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food.

vegetables

OR twice

Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food.

vegetables

You see

Example

for canned vegetables

3. Touch one or more Number pads to enter the quantity. This step is not needed for the Rice

setting.

Example

for 1 cup

You see

Example for I cup

4. Touch

You see

(countdowntime mayvary)

NOTES:

• If you do not enter a quantitywithin 2 seconds, AUTO COOK will prompt you to choose a quantity.Youthen have I minuteto enter a

quantity and to touch START/ENTER. If you do not do so, AUTO COOK will be canceled.

• If you touch AUTO COOK 6 times, the display returnsto the Rice setting.

• If you need moreor lesscookingtime, do not touch AUTO COOK again. Touch POWER before you touch START/ENTER.(See =Changing preset cookingtimes" inthe "Getting to Know"section.

• When cooking bacon, keep in mind that differencesin the amount of fat, meat, thickness and curingprocesswillaffect how bacon is cooked. Also, regularsliced bacon averages

about 16 slicesper pound.

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

FOOD AUTO COOK* NUMBER PAD CAN CHOOSE Rico once 1 0.5 to 2 cups**

(sensor) (118 ml to 473 ml) Canned Vegetables twice 2 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml)

Bacon 3 times 3 1 to 6 pieces, average thickness

Cereal (instant) 4 times 4 1 to 4 servings

French Toast (frozen) 5 times 5 1 to 4 pieces

°YoumusttouchAUTOCOOKonce_ choosingthefoodtype.

"Because thisfoodis cookedbythesensor,youdon_needtoenteraquantity."111eamountshownbereis theamou_ _ _

cook.AfteryouchoosetbefoodtypeandtouchSTARTFcNTER,"SENSE"appearson thedispisy.Also,thesenso¢_ 2 minutes,30 secondstowarmupafterI_e ovenisconnectedtopoweroraftera powerfailure,ff _ _ _ _ng d_ng thewarm-up,"SENSE_showson thedisplayuntilthewarm-upis over.Microwaveenecgywillnotbe turnedonun_lthesensor

is WafTn.

TOUCH OR TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU

Using AUTO REHEAT

You can reheat microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO REHEAT

has preset times and cook powers for 4 categories (see chart below).

To use AUTO REHEAT, follow the steps below:

1. Touch

once

You see

2. Touch AUTO REHEAT 1 to 4 times to choose thetype offood.

_ xample for

casserole

OR 3 times Touch a Number pad to choose the type

of food.

_ xample for

You ,see

casserole

Example for

casserole

3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.

Example for

1 cup

You see

Example for 1cup

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 5 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 [113 g]) muffin or bagel use the 2-piece setting. The 1-piece setting warms 1 regular-size muffin or bagel, or 2 small

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

(sensor) Sauce** twice 2 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml)

(sensor)

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

you must touch AUTO REHEAT once before choo_ng the food type. After you choose the food type and quantity and touch START/ENTER, "SENSE" appears on the display. Also, the sensor needs 2 minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start sensor cooking during the warm-up, "SENSE" shows on the display until the warm-up is over. Microwave energy will not be turned on

until the sensor is warm.

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 AUTODEFROST1 to 3 times to choose

the typeoffood.

_ Example for meats

once

Touch a Number pad to choose the type

of food. _ Example for meats

You see

Example for meats

4. Touch

)

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 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.

For even, complete defrosting

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

Example for 1.1 Ibs

tlt_ce

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) Meats 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)

* YoumusttouchAUTODEFROSToncebeforechoosingthefoodtype.

• 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.

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