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

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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5-8

Kitchen Timer

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

Sensor Cook Operation Instruction

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

the oven when you are cooking.

Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the

oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water.

Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

Do not run the microwave oven empty.

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 ¥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.

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