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Table of
Microwave Hood
Contents
Warranty ........................................................... 2
Sears Service .................................................. 3
Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .............................................. 7
How your microwave oven works ................... 7
Radio interference .......................................... 7
For the best cooking results ........................... 7
Testing your microwave oven ......................... 7
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 8
Operating safety precautions .......................... 8
Electrical connection ...................................... 8
Microwave oven features ............................... 9
Control panel features ................................... 10
Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 12
Audible Signals ............................................. 12
Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 12
Clock ............................................................. 12
Child Lock ..................................................... 12
Kitchen Timer ................................................ 13
Exhaust Fan .................................................. 13
Cooktop Light ................................................ 13
Turntable On/Off ........................................... 13
Express Defrost ............................................ 13
Add Minute .................................................... 14
Timed Cooking .............................................. 14
Multi-stage Cooking ...................................... 14
Microwave Power Levels .............................. 15
Auto Defrost .................................................. 16
Auto defrost table .......................................... 17
Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 18
Defrosting tips .............................................. 19
Hold Warm .................................................... 19
Using Quick Touch ........................................ 20
Auto Cook ..................................................... 21
Cooking guide for Auto Cook ........................ 21
Auto Reheat .................................................. 22
Cooking guide for Auto Reheat ..................... 22
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 23
Caring for the filters ................................ 24-25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ...25-26
Microwave Cooking Tips ......................... 27-28
Questions and Answers ................................ 29
Troubleshooting ....................................... 30-31
Service ............................................. Back cover
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Combination
Warranty
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
For oneyear from the date of purchase,if this
Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will
repair it free of charge.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE
MAGNETRON
For fiveyears from the date of purchase, if the
magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood
Combination fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to
Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for
private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY
SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
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.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME _
(1-800-469-4663)
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete model
number and serial number. You can find this
informationon the model and serial number
label/plate at the upper side of cavity front inyour
Microwave oven. Also, record the other information
shown below.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Sears Service
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase.
Your new Kenmore ®product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.
But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle
and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's
what's included in the Agreement:
Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months
Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge
Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home
repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations
Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality
parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of
your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement todayY
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-
6655.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professiona/insta//ation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U.S.A. call
1-800-4-MY-HOME _
Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This isthe 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 will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow immediately instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of 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 provided installation
instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - are able to explode and
should not be heated in the microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in the
microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Themicrowaveovenshouldbeservicedonlyby
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
• Seedeersurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe "Caring
forYour MicrowaveOven"sectbn.
• Toreducetheriskoffirein theovencavity:
- Donotoverceokfood.Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhen paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidetheoven to
facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrompaperor plasticbags
beforeplacing bagsin oven.
- If materialsinsidetheoven ignite,keepovendeer
closed,turn ovenoff,and disconnectthe power
cord,or shutoff poweratthefuse orcircuitbreaker
panel.
- Donotuse the cavityforstoragepurposes.Donot
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfeed in
thecavitywhennotin use.
• Suitablefor useabovebothgasand electriccooking
equipment.
• Intendedto be usedaboverangeswith maximum
widthof 36 inches(91 cm).
• CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently-Greaseshould
notbeallowedto accumulateon hoodor filter.
• Whenflamingfoodsunderthehood,tum thefanon.
• Usecarewhencleaningthevent-hoedfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,suchas lye-basedoven
cleaners,maydamagethefilter.
• Oversizedfoodsor oversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbeinsertedinthe microwaveovenasthey may
createa fire or riskofelectricshock.
• Do not cleanwith metalscouringpads.Piecescan
burnoffthe padandtouchelectricalpartsinvolvinga
riskofelectricshock.
•Donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopof the
microwaveovenwhenthemicrowaveoven is in
operation.
•Donotcoverorblockanyopeningsonthe
microwaveoven.
•Donotstorethis microwaveovenoutdoors.Donot
usethe microwaveoven nearwater- for example,
neara kitchensink,in a wet basement,neara
swimmingpool,or similarlocation.
•Donotimmersecordor plug inwater.
•Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.
•Donotletcordhangoveredge of tableorcounter.
•Donotmountoverasink.
•Donotcoverracksor any other partoftheovenwith
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingof the oven.
•Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boilingdue to surfacetension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
notalways 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 beforeand 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 intothe container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or 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.
Electrical
requirements
Observe alt 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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
Electrical 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 riskof 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 intoan outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
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 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 heatthat cooks
the food.
Microwavesare like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron inthe microwave oven producesmicrowaves. The
microwaves move intothe oven where they contact food as it
turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper,and plastics
without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwavesbounce off metal containers so food does not
absorb the energy.
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Radio interference
Using your microwave oven maycause interferenceto your radio,TV, or similar equipment. When there is
interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Movingthe receiver away from the microwave oven.
• Pluggingthe microwave oven into a different outlet sothat the microwave ovenand receiver are on
different branch circuits.
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 Minutewhile the oven is operating or after the cookingcycle is over (see the "Using
add minute"section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food beingcooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper,or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic
wrap. Rememberto turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Testing your microwave oven
latches. Cook at 100% power for 1 minute.When the timeis up, the water should be heated.
I o test the oven putabout 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it
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Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookwara before using. To test a dishfor safe use, putit into the ovenwitha cup of
water beside it.Cook at 100% cook powerfor one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, 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 containerswith hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,staples, metallicglaze or trim).
Operating safety precautions
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on itwhen the door is open.
• 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 in the oven.
• Do notdry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes inthe oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it isempty. Productlifemay be shortened. If you practice programming
the oven, put acontainer of water inthe oven. It isnormal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has
been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffinwax in the oven. Paraffinwax will notmelt ina microwave oven because it allows
microwavesto passthrough it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven unlessthe glass turntable issecurely in placeand can rotatefreely. The
turntable can rotate in eitherdirection. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up inthe oven. Handle your
turntable with carewhen removing itfrom the ovento avoid possibly breakingit. If yourturntable cracks or
breaks,contact your dealer for a replacement.
•When you use a browning dish, the browningdish bottom must be at least 3/16 inchabove the turntable.
Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup inwhole eggs may cause them to burst,
and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have
been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time ofone minute before cutting into
them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain
containers (especially containersshaped like cylinders)may become overheated. The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or after heatingor when adding ingredients(coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can
harmthe oven.
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked
areas just as inregular oven cooking.This isone of the reasons for lettingsome foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes)stand for a while after cooking,or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavableutensilsare not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm
because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5
minutes.They will finish cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
If your electric power line or outletvoltage isless than 110 volts,cookingtimesmay be longer. Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Microwave oven features
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive
as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
following isa list of the oven's basic features:
1. Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as itcooks.
2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
Guide Label
3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
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5. Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks
for more even cooking. It must be in the oven
during operation for best cooking results.
6. Cooktop Light
7. Grease Filters. See "Caring for the filters"
section.
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
9. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the same
time.
1.Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
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The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable in place.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.
The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
4. Shaft
Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily.
All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command
and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see
"Using your microwave oven" section.
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1. Display. The display includesa clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.
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2. Hold Warm. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99
minutes, 99 seconds. Hold Warm can be used
by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking
cycle.
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