Kenmore 72162109200 Owner’s Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use and Care Guide
HORNO DE MICROONDAS
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Models/Modelos 721.62102
721.62109
®
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
P/NO.: 3828W5A2473 www.sears.com
WARRANTY ......................................................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4
PrecautionsToAvoidPossible Exposure
To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3
Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-8
Specifications ...................................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Parts And Accessories ........................................ 6
Control Panel ...................................................... 6
Cookware Guide ................................................. 7
Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 8
Cleaning .............................................................. 8
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 9-15
Clock................................................................... 9
Kitchen Timer ...................................................... 9
Child Lock ........................................................... 9
Add Minute ........................................................ 10
Timed Cooking .................................................. 10
Multi-Stage Cooking .......................................... 11
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 11
Quick Touch Cooking ......................................... 12
Quick Touch Cook Table .................................... 12
Auto Defrost ...................................................... 13
Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 13
Cooking Tips ................................................ 14-15
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 16-18
Questions And Answers .............................. 16-17
Before Calling For Service ................................ 18
Master Protection Agreements ......................... 39
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
For one year from the date of purchase, ifthis
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.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty service, return the microwave to
your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the
United States. For the location of your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center, call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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., D/817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...
• 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
intedock.
• 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:
- door (bent)
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug.
Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING Ak
If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or
if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming entangled
in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful.
If you use an extension cord, be sure that:
• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as
the appliance.
• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of
the appliance.
NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.
• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The extension cord does not drape over a
countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or
crushed in any way.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven,
WA_RN_NG - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all the instructions before using your
oven.
2. Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision!
3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.
4. Do not tamper with the built - in safety switches
on the oven door! The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off
when the door is open.
5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service
technician before using it again.
7. To avoid a fire hazard:
a) Do not severely overcook foods. It can cause a
fire in the oven.
b) Do not use recycled paper products in your
oven. They can contain particles that can
cause arcing or may ignite.
c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking
could cause a fire.
d) Do not store combustible items (bread,
cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning
strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to
turn ON.
e) Do not use wire twist4ies in the oven. Be
sure to remove them before placing the item in
the oven.
f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the cavity when not in use.
8. If a fire should start:
a) Keep the oven door closed.
b) Turn the oven off.
c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This microwave is made for household use only.
10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
11. To avoid electric shock:
a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect
it only to a properly grounded outlet. (See the
Grounding instructions on page 3.)
b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug
in water.
d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
e) This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not always present. This could result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other
utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce the risk
of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow necks. 4) After heating, allow the
container to stand in the microwave oven for a
short time before removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in
the oven when you are cooking.
14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the
oven outdoors. Do not use this product near
water.
15. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
16. Do not run the microwave oven empty.
17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table
or counter.
18. Do not heat glass turntable excessively.
- Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.
- Do not allow the grey film on special microwave
cooking packages to touch the glass turntable.
Put the package on a microwave-safe dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least 3A6inch above
the glass turntable. If you use the browning dish
incorrectly, you could break the glass turntable.
19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the
turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the
turntable to break during use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1,000 W
Microwave Output *700 W
Rated Current 8.5 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 17W_" x 113/_6" x 125/8"
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 123/_6" x 731/32" x 11%"
Capacity of Oven Cavity 0.7 Cu, Ft.
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all
packing materials from the shipping carton.
2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at
least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and
rear sides for proper ventilation.
NOTE: Do not install your microwave oven over a
range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliances.
This oven is not designed for Built-In use.
3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the
oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the
top of the turntable roller rest.
NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven
upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
Countertop
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
SeeJhrough Door Easy-Clean
Oven Cavity
Safety Interlock System
CONTROLPANEL
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Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Use and Care Guide
1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest
Turntable
Roller Rest
1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. QUICK TOUCH. This pad allows you to cook most of
your favorite foods without having to select cooking
times and power levels.
3. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting
method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs
or 4.0 kgs.
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter
cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.
5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
6. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or
clear entries.
7. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
8. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
9. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.
10. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds.
11. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the
Quick Touch Sensor, Express Defrost, Auto Cook
and Add Minute function which start automatically)
and to turn Child Lock on or off.
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COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware
before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls
without metallic trim.
China
• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
metallic trim can be used in your oven.
Plastic
• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not
touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.
• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of
the dish.
• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.
• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
cooking. Use these with care because the
plastic may soften from the heat of the food.
Paper
• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or
design can be used in your oven.
• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any
paper product in the microwave oven.
Metal Utensil
• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.
• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
your microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
Centura TM Tableware
• The Coming Company recommends that you
de not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM
closed-handle cups for microwave
cooking.
Aluminum Foil
• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because
they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
and wings.
• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls
and door of the oven.
Wood
• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and
may split or crack when you use them in the
microwave oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure
to leave an opening for steam to escape from
covered cookware.
Brown Paper
• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become
hot and cause a fire.
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TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked
for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods
cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning
agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or
barbecue sauce.
COVERING
A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will
prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help
retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed
paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat. poultry, fish.
and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you
need to test frequently for doneness.
STANDING TIME
Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2
to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.
Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to
retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly
underceoked and they will finish cooking during stand-
ing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about
10 °F during standing time.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish-
es from overceoking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing,
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
CLEANING
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.
This should be done weekly or more often, if needed.
Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.
They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water
with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are
clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use
cleaning powders, steel wool. or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.
• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.
SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel
and the oven front frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then
rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR
to clear any entries that might have been entered
accidentally while cleaning the panel.
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CLOCK
;HILD LOCK
Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).
Touch:
1.
2, _o_k
3.
4. I
NOTE: This is a 12 hour clock.
Display Shows:
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12:00
10:30
10:30
KITCHEN TIMER
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To set 3 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
You can use this safety feature to lock the control
panel so that children cannot use the oven when
you do not want them to and when you are
cleaning the oven.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
,
2. Touch and
@ hold until "L" [ L
appears in
the display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch: Display Shows:
.... Touch and hold
until "L"
1, @ disappears
from the
display,
(approximately
4 seconds)
Display Shows:
Time of day.
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Time of day.
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time counting down.
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ADD MINUTE
TIMED COOKING
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking at
100% power without the need to touch START.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
Touch:
1, Time of day.
Twice Time counting down
NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1
minute up to 99 rain 59 seconds.
Display Shows:
and power 100
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and powen For best results, there are 10 power
level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).
Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table" on
page 11 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven
will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power,
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds
at 80% power.
Touch:
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Display Shows:
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6. At the end of cooking time,
2 short tones and 1 long tone
will sound.
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers dunng different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 3 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch:
1. cook t#_e
2.
Display Shows:
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to set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.
3, pcwer
4. to setan 80%
cook power for
the first stage.
5. ¢¢¢_ t_me
6.
to set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.
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cooking time, 2 short E n Of
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tone will sound.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the
table below for suggestions:
Microwave Power Level Table
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Power
Level
• Boiling water.
10 • Making candy.
(High} • Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
• Whole poultry.
9 • Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
8 • Reheating sandwiches.
• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
7 • Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.
• Cooking veal.
6 • Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings & custard.
5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
4 • Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
3 • Cooking pork chops, roast.
• Taking chill out of fruit.
2 • Softening butter.
Use
8. to set an 50%
cook power for
the second
stage,
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10. When the first stage is over, you will hear two
short tones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.
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1 • Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
• Softening butter & cream cheese.
0 • Standing time.
QUICK TOUCH COOKING
Use this function to cook food without entering a
cook time or power. Refer to the Quick Touch
Cook Table below for more information.
Example: To cook a 3.50z. bag of microwave
popcorn.
Example: To cook 1 potato
Touch: Display Shows:
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Touch:
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2. The oven will start
automatically.
3. At the end of cooking
time, 2 short tones and
1 long tone will sound.
ONE TOUCH CONTROL TABLE
CATEGORY TOUCH SERVING SiZE DIRECTIONS
Beverage 1 time 1 cup • 248ml per cup.
2 times 2 cups • Use mug or microwave-safe cup.
Display Shows:
Time counting down.
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2. The oven will start
automatically.
3. At the end of cooking
time, 2 short tones and
1 long tone will sound.
• Stir after reheating.
Time counting down.
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Potato 1 time 1 ea (8 oz.) • 8-10 oz. per potato.
2 times 2 ea (16 oz.) • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel.
3 times 3 ea (24 oz.) • Pierce potato several times with fork.
4 times 4 ea (32 oz.) • After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
• No cover.
Popcorn
1 time
2 times
3 times
35 oz
30 oz
175 oz
• Follow package instructions
• Use popcorn package which is made especially for microwave
cooking
• Do not try to pop unpopped kernels
• Heat only 1 package at a time
• Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping
popcorn
When popping prepackaged popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls
Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the
bag
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