Kenmore 721.62342 User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos 721.62342

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 U.S.A.

P/NO.: 3828W5A2594

www.sears.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY...............................................................2

SAFETY...................................................................3-4

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure
To Excessive Microwave Energy

Grounding Instructions.............................................3

Important Safety Instructions

UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN

Specifications

Installation................................................................5

Parts And Accessories..............................................6

Control Panel.............................................................6

Cookware Guide.......................................................7

Tips For Microwave Cooking.....................................8

Cleaning

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Clock.........................................................................9

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9-18

5-8

Kitchen Timer

Child Lock.................................................................9

Sensor Cook Operation Instruction

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Potato.....................................................................10

Sensor Cook Table................................................11

Add Minute

Auto Defrost............................................................12

Auto Defrost Table..................................................13

Timed Cooking

Multi-Stage Cooking...............................................14

Microwave Power Levels
Cooking Tips

TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions And Answers....................................17-18

Before Calling For Service

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WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE OVEN

For one year fronn 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.

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.

SAFETY

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
interlock.

• 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.

A WARNING A

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.

• 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.

NOTE: This oven draws 14 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions beiow wili teli you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourseif or damage to your oven.

WARNING — 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 twist-ties 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.

Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in

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the oven when you are cooking.

Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the

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oven outdoors. Do not use this product near
water.

Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

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Do not run the microwave oven empty.

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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table

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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 ¥ie inch 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!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Rated Power Consumption 1,600 W
Microwave Output
Rated Current 13.5 A

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 221^32" X 13i%2"x 17Vi6"
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.6 Cu. Ft.

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

16Vi6"X 10V32"X 16iVie"

*1,200 W

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.

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

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

See-Throygh Door Easy-Clean

CONTROL PANEL

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Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Glass 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. SENSOR COOK. 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 lbs
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 LO'Ck, on or off.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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 Metal Utensil

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat • Metal shields food from microwave energy and
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls thermometers, or foil trays.

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 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™ Tableware

• The Corning Company recommends that you
do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle™
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.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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
undercooked 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 overcooking, 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

CHILD LOCK

Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).

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NOTE: This Is a 24 hour clock. You can switch

between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4.

KITCMEINI TIimiER

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:

Display Shows:

STOP

• ■ clear

n START

Touch and hold
until LOCKED
appears in
the display,
(approximately
4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Time of day.

Touch: Display Shows:

^ START

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Touch and Time of day.
hold until
LOCKED
disappears
from the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)

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:

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SENSOR COOK operation
INSTRUCTION

Sensor touch cooking provides exciting new features

to make microwaving easier. Sensor menu with all the

popular food choices, helps you to reheat perfectly
because it has been pre-programmed and can tell
how long to reheat food items.

Categories:

Potato, Rice
Popcorn, Fresh Vegetable
Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Entree

For most Sensor Cooking programs, a table with spe

cific food examples and cooking instructions Is provid

ed in the next a few pages.

• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a
build-up of vapor.

• Make sure the door remains closed.

• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.

• Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad
before the vapor is detected will abort the process.
The oven will stop.

• Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of
the reheating container and the interior of the oven
are dry, to assure the best results.

• Room temperature should not exceed 95®F.

• Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before
sensor cooking.

POTATO' (EXAMPLE)

SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking
times and power levels. This oven automatically
determines required cooking times for each food
item.

Example: To cook potato

Touch:

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Display Shows:

Time of day.

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SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around

the edge, at least one Inch apart.

Rice

Popcorn

Fresh
Vegetable

Frozen
Vegetable

Frozen
Entrée

NOTE: If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process will be canceled.

Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or
vegetable stock) In a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with plas
tic wrap. When cooking Is complete, allow 10 minutes standing
time. Stir for fluffier rice.

Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center
of turntable

Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the veg
etables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container,
cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place
In an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic
wrap and vent.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in
microwave safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap
and vent

1 - 4 medium approx.
10 oz. each

1 - 2 cups

Use medium or long grain
rice. Cook instant rice
according to directions on
the package.

Regular size

Use one fresh bag of popcorn

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

10-21 oz.

ADD minute

Afime-savlng 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: Display Shows:

1. I Time of day.

2. Twice Time counting down

and power 100

NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1
minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

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AUTO defrost

Three defrost sequences are preset In the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best
defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recommended
for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost
includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds

you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get

best cJefrost results. Three different defrosting levels
are provided.

1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH

‘Available weight Is 0.1~ 6.0 lbs.

Example: To defrost 1..2 lbs ol ground beef.

Touch: Display Shows:

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NOTE:

When you touch the START pad. the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.

OPERATING TIPS

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack
age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam
and juice close to the foods, which can cause the

outer surface of the foods to cook.

• For best results, shape your ground meat Into the

form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.

• Place foods In a shallow container or on a microwave
roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.

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TIMED COOKING

Category

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

Food to be Defrosted

Beef

Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,
Pot roast. Rib roast, Rump roast,
Chuck roast, Hamburger patty

Lamb

Chops {1 Inch thick), Rolled roast

Pork

Chops ( Va Inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast. Sausage

Veal

Cutlets (1 lb., Va inch thick)

Poultry

Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts
(boneless)

Cornish Hens

Whole

Turkey

Breast

Steaks/Chops
Round beefsteak. Tenderloin steak
Lamb chops (1 inch thick)
Pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2 inch thick)
Fish
Fillets, Whole Steaks

Shellfish

Crab meat, Lobster tails. Shrimp,
Scallops

This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. For best results, there are 10 power
level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).
Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Table” on
page 14 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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and POWER 80.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power

level to another for up to 2 stages.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch:

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to set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.

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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

Power

Level

10

(High)

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8

• Boiling water.

• Making candy.

• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

• Whole poultry.

• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

• Reheating prepared foods quickly.

• Reheating sandwiches.

Use

3 '

4_ to set an 80%

* cook power for

the first stage.

5.

6.

to set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.

7

8. 5 to set an 50%

cook power for
the second
stage.

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• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.

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• Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

• Cooking veal.

• Cooking whole fish.

• Cooking puddings & custard.

• Cooking ham. whole poultry, & lamb.

• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.

4

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

• Cooking pork chops, roast.

• Taking chill out of fruit.

2

« Softening butter.

• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.

1

• Softening butter & cream cheese.

• Standing time.

6

5

3

0

9.

Time counting down
and POWER 80.

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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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

COOKING TIPS

Meat

1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be
prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if

desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook

ing.

2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.

3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below).
Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the

shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker
chops, use the longer time.

4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking

time.

5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after

cooking. The standing time is very important as it
completes the cooking process.

6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly

cooked before eating.

Meat Cooking Table

Microwave Cooking Time

Meat

BEEF

Standing/Rolled Rib

- Medium

- Well-done
Ground Beef (to
brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)

- 2 patties

- 4 patties

Power Per Pound

8 9i/2 to11i/2 minutes
8 11i/2to 14 minutes

HIGH(100%)

HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)

6V2 to 9V2 minutes

2V2 to 4V2 minutes
3V2 to 5V2 minutes

Poultry

1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if

desired.

2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove

giblets and any metal clamps.

3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil
unless the poultry is self-basting.

4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting
rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the

turntable.

5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the

cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a
tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony

parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these
areas evenly.

6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after

cooking before carving. The standing time is very

important, as it completes the cooking process.

7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating.

Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices

run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with
a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with
a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that

the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.

Poultry Cooking Table

Microwave

Poultry

Power

CHICKEN

Whole 8 11 to 15 minutes
Breast (boned) 8 10 to 14 minutes
Portions 8 11 to 17 minutes

Cooking Time

Per Pound

PORK

Loin, Leg
Bacon

- 4 slices

- 6 slices

8

HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)

12V2to I6V2 minutes

2Va to 31/2 minutes

31/2 to 41/2 minutes

NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow
for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and compo
sition of the food.

TURKEY

Whole

8 11 to 15 minutes

NOTES:

• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for
difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and
composition of the food.

• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed
bird should be used when calculating the cooking
time.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKING TIPS (continued)

Fish

1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.

2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.

3. Place the dish on the turntable.

4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the
fish if desired.

5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving.

6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.

Fresh Fish Cooking Table

Fish

Fish Fillets

Whole Mackerel,
Cleaned and Prepared

Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared

Salmon Steaks

Microwave

Power

HIGH
HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

Cooking Time

Per Pound Butter

4Va to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 2 to 3 minutes

4V2 to 8 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes

5Va to 9 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes

5Va to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3 to 4 minutes

Standing

Time

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers

Operation

Question

Why is the oven light not on during
cooking?

Why does steam come out of the air

exhaust vent?

Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates empty?

Does microwave energy pass through the

viewing screen in the door?

Why does a tone sound when a pad on
the control panel is touched?

Can my microwave oven be damaged if

food is cooked for too long?

When the oven is plugged into wall outlet
for the first time, it does not work properly.
What is wrong?

Answer

There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
Have you:

• Set a cooking time?

• Touched START?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven

has been designed to vent this steam.

Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.

No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not
let microwave energy pass through.

The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.

Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire,
and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near
the oven while you are cooking.

The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily
become scrambled and fall to function as programmed when you
plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet
and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.

Why do 1 see light reflection around the
outer case?

What are the various sounds 1 hear when
the microwave oven is operating?

This light is from the oven light which is located between the
oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFF.

The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the
magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical
switch.The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers (continued)

Food

Question

Answer

What is wrong when baked foods have a
hard, dry, brown spot?

Why do eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to

Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a

microwave oven?

A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking
or reheating time.

steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,

simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.

CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same

recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied

for one of these reasons:

• Eggs vary in size.

• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.

• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for microwave

cooking

(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made

for specific times and power output needed

Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails

to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.

Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:

• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to
pop leftover kernels.

• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn
directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating of
the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.

Why do baked apples sometimes burst
during cooking?

Why do baked potatoes sometimes
burn during cooking?

Why is a standing time recommended
after microwave cooking time is over?

Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the refrigerator?

The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to

allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in
conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
during the cooking process.

If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the

recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.

CAUTION: Do not overcook.

Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few

minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The

amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.

As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a

refrigerator than for food at room temperature.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

Problem

Oven does not start • Is the power cord plugged in?

• Is the door closed?

• Is the cooking time set?

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect time of day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the oven empty?

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the glass turntable in the oven?

• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are the ventilation ports clear?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

Possible Causes

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONÜf)

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruc
tions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to
part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television recep
tion, which can be determined by turning the equip
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor
rect the interference by one or more of the following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or televi
sion.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on dif
ferent branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi
cation to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility
of the user to correct such interference.

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