Kenmore 721.62772, 721.62774, 721.62779 Use & Care Manual

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3828WSA2213 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com

Table of
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

Audible signals .............................................. 12

Interrupting cooking ...................................... 12

Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 12

Using the safety lock ..................................... 12

Using the fan ................................................. 13

Using the cooktop/countertop light ................ 13

Using the bi-level cooking rack ..................... 13

Setting the clock ............................................ 14

Using the kitchen timer ................................. 14

Cooking at high cook power .......................... 14

Cooking at different cook powers .................. 15

Cooking at different cook powers(cont.) ....... 16

Cooking with more than one cook cycle ....... 16

Using AUTO DEFROST ................................ 17

Defrosting tips .............................................. 18

SENSOR cooking guide ................................ 18

Using SENSOR COOK ................................. 19

Using SENSOR REHEAT ............................. 19

Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO ................ 20

Using SENSOR POPCORN ......................... 20

Using SENSOR PIZZA ................................. 20

Using SENSOR VEGETABLE ...................... 21

Using ADD MINUTE ..................................... 21

Adding or subtracting cook time .................... 21

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 22

Caring for the filters ....................................... 23

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ......... 24

Cooking Guide ............................................... 26

Questions and Answers ................................ 28

Troubleshooting ............................................. 29

Sevice .............................................. Back cover

Microwave
Oven Warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE OVEN

For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in

material orworkmanship, Sears will repair it free of

charge.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE
MAGNETRON

Forfive yearsfrom the date of purchase, ifthe

magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears
will repair it free of charge.

The above warranty coverage applies only to

Microwave Ovens which are used for private

household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE 18AVAILABLE BY

SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED

STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in

use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal 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 sM

(1-800-469-4663)

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance, you need to know your complete model

number and serial number. You can find this

information on the model and serial number

label/plate (see "Microwave oven features" in the
"Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" section).

Also, record the other information shown below.

Model Number
Serial Number

Purchase Date

Sears Service

"We service what we sell"

"We service what we sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
Service is nationwide.

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

Kenmore Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you

- "We service what we sell!"

To further add to the value of your microwave
oven, buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured and tested for years of dependable
operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time. A Sears Maintenance

Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty. tt provides complete protection from unexpected
repair bills and undue inconvenience, ttassures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Oven.

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

YEARS OF OWNERSHIP COVERAGE 1ST YR. 2ND YR. THRU 5TH YR.

Replacement of defective parts other than magnetron W MA
Replacement of magnetron W W

Annual preventative maintenance check at your request MA MA

W - WARRANTY

MA- MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Contact your Sears salesperson or local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance
Agreement.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others 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 is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow 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 - may 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Themicrowaveovenshouldbe servicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized
servicecompanyforexamination,repair,or
adjustment.

•See doorsurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe"Caring
forYour MicrowaveOven"section.

•To reducetheriskoffirein theovencavity:

- Donot overcookfood.Carefullyattendthe

microwaveovenif paper,plastic,orother
combustiblematerialsareplaced insidethe ovento

facilitatecooking.

- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paperorplasticbags

beforeplacingbagsinoven.

- If materialsinsidetheovenshouldignite,keep

ovendoor closed,turnovenoff, and disconnectthe

powercord,or shutoff poweratthefuse orcircuit
breakerpanel.

- Donot usethecavityfor storagepurposes.Do not

leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfood in

the cavitywhennot in use.

•Suitableforuseabovebothgasand electriccooking
equipment.

• Intendedto be usedabove rangeswithmaximum
widthof 36inches(91cm).

•CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently-Greaseshould
notbe allowedto accumulateon hoodorfilter.

•Whenflamingfoodsunderthe hood,turnthefan on.

• Usecarewhencleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such aslye-basedoven ::i

cleaners,maydamagethefilter. ::i

•Oversizedfoodsoroversizedmetalutensilsshould ::i
notbe insertedin themicrowaveovenasthey may ::i

createa fireorriskof electricshock.

• Donotcleanwithmetalscouringpads. Piecescan ::i
burnoff thepadand touchelectricalparts involvinga :

riskofelectricshock. ::i

• Donotstoreanythingdirectlyon top ofthe ::i
microwaveovenwhenthe microwaveoven isin ::i
operation. ::i

• Donotcoverorblockanyopeningsonthe ::i

m crowaveoven

• Donotstorethismicrowaveovenoutdoors.Donot :
usethe microwaveovennearwater- forexample, ::i

neara kitchensink,in awet basement,or neara
swimmingpool,andthe like. ::i

• Donotimmersecordor plugin water. ::i

•Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces. ::i

• Donotletcordhangoveredgeof tableor counter. ::i

• Donotmountovera sink.

• Donotcoverracksor anyotherpartofthe ovenwith :
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingof theoven. ::i

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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.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it isdamaged, tt 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
requirements

Observe all governing codes and

ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,

15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit

serving only this appliance be provided.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the

electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The plug must

be plugged into an outlet that is properly

installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the

grounding 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.

Do not use an extension cord. tf 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.

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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 heat that cooks
the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or lightwaves. You
cannot see them, but you can seewhat they do.

A magnetron inthe microwave oven produces microwaves.
The microwaves move into the ovenwhere 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, andare absorbed bythe food.

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics

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without heating them so food absorbsthe energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers sofood does not
absorb the energy.

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is
interference, you can reduce itor remove it by:

• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

• Plugging the microwaveoven intoa different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

For the best cooking results

•Always cook food for the shortest cookingtime recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If
needed,touch ADD MINUTEwhile the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle isover (see the "Using
add minute" section).

• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfwaythrough the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help make sure the food isevenly cooked.

• If you do not have a cover for a dish, usewax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic

wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

Testing your microwave oven

To test the oven put about 1 cup of coldwater in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Cook at 100% powerfor 2minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

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Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To testa dishfor safe use, put itinto the oven with a cupof
water beside it. Cook at 100%cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not

use it. Some dishes(melamine,some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy,becoming too hot

to handle andslowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containersnot designed for microwave use could
damage theoven, as couldcontainers with hidden metal(twist-ties,foil lining,staples, metallicglaze or trim).

0 )erating safety precautions

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door isopen.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heatfrom the food can make the
container hot.

• Donot use newspaper or other printedpaper inthe oven.

• Donot dryflowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,gourds, or clothes in theoven.

• Donot starta microwave oven when it isempty. Product life may be shortened. Ifyou practice programming
the oven, put a container ofwater in the oven. Itis normal for the oven door to lookwavy after the oven has

been runningfor a while.

• Donot try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because itallows
microwaves to pass through it.

• Donot operatethe microwaveoven unless the glass turntable is securelyin placeand can rotate freely.The
turntable can rotate ineither direction.Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your
turntablewith care when removingit from the oven to avoidpossibly breaking it. If your turntablecracks or
breaks, contact your dealerfor a replacement.

• When you use a browning dish,the browning dish bottom mustbe at least 3/16 inchabove the turntable.

Followthe directionssupplied with the browning dish.

• Never cook or reheat awhole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause themto burst,
and possibly damage the oven. 81icehard-boiled eggs beforeheating. In rare cases, poached eggs have
been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time ofone minute beforecutting into

them.

• Forbest results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain
containers (especiallycontainers shaped likecylinders) may become overheated.The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags,etc.). This can

harmthe oven.

• Microwaves may not reach thecenter ofa roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked
areasjust as in regular oven cooking. This is oneof the reasons for lettingsome foods (forexample, roastsor
baked potatoes)stand for a while aftercooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.

• Donot deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and itis difficultto maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.

• Donot overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoesshould be slightly firm
because they will continuecooking 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 outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a

qualified electrician checkyour electrical system.

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Microwave oven features

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Your microwave oven isdesigned to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible.To get you upand running quickly, the
following isa list of theoven's basic features:

1.Door Handle. Pullto open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The ovenwill not
operate unless the door is securelyclosed.

3.Window with Metal Shield. The shield prevents
microwavesfrom escaping. It isdesigned as a
screen to allowyou to view food as itcooks.

4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack. Use for
extra space when cooking in more than one

container atthe same time.

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5.Grease Filters.See "Caring for thefilters" section.

6.Cooktop/Countertop Light.Turn on to light your
cooktop or countertop or to useas a night light.

7.Turntable, Fan,and Cooktop Light 8witches.

8.Control Panel. Touchthe pads onthis panelto

perform all functions.

9.Vent Grille.

10.Glass Turntable. The turntable turns food as it

cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the
oven during operationfor best cooking results.

11. Model and Serial Number Plate& Cooking

Guide

1. Turntable

2. Hub

3. Support

4. Shaft

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.

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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 includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn with
the SENSOR feature. The oven's sensor will tell

the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

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3. VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook
vegetables with the SENSOR feature. The
oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity itdetects
from the vegetables.

4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to cook
potatoes with the SENSOR feature. The oven's

sensors will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity itdetects

from the potatoes.

5. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common
microwave-prepared foods with the SENSOR
feature. The oven's sensors will tell the oven

how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity itdetects from the food.

6. PIZZA. Touch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizzawith the SENSOR feature. The
oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity itdetects
from the pizza.

7. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food with the
SENSOR feature. The oven's sensor will tell the

oven how long to heat depending on the amount
of humidity it detects from the food.

8. MORE. Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of
cook time each time you press it.

9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by

Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.

10. LESS. Touch this padto subtract 10 seconds
of cook time each time you press it.

11. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1

minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an
extra minute, at the set Cook Power to your
cooking cycle.

12. _i_)(CLOCK). Touch this pad to enter the
correct time of day.

13. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set or

cancel the Kitchen Timer.

14. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to enter
cooking times, Cook Powers, quantities,

weights, or food categories.

15. COOK TIME. Touch this padfollowed by

Number Pads to set a cooking time.

16. POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time

has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set

the amount of microwave energy released to
cook the food. The higher the number, the

higher the microwave power or "cooking

speed."

17. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function, tfyou open the door after the oven

begins to cook, retouch START/ENTER.

18. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an

incorrect command, cancel a program during

cooking, or to clear the Display.

19. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to stop
the turntable only during cook time functions.

Stop the turntable only ifthe dish you are using
istoo long to turn inside the oven. To stop the

turntable, touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF before
or after touching START/ENTER. The word

OFF will scroll across the display and T/TABLE
OFF will appear during cooking. Ifyou do not

program a function within 1minute of pressing
TURNTABLE ON/OFF, the turntable will
automatically turn back on. To turn the
turntable back on, touch TURNTABLE

ON/OFF at any time during the programmed

cycle.

20. FAN. Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.

21. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light.

NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,
you will not hear any tones. Touch CANCEL/OFF

and re-enter the instructions.

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Audible signals

Audible signals are available to guide you when
setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound each time
you toucha pad.

• Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer

countdown.

• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.

•Three tones sound once every minute after an
End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder iffood has

not been removed from oven.

Interrupting cooking

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening If you do not want to continue cooking:
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan • Close the door and the light goes off.

stops, but the light stays on. OR
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch •Touch OFF/CANCEL

START/ENTER

Using Your Microwave Oven

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

Using the safety lock

Thesafety lockpreventsunwanteduse ofthe To cancelthe safety lock:

microwaveovenby disablingthecontrolpanel

CommandPads.

To lockor deactivatethecontrolpanel:

Touch andhold START/ENTERfor4 seconds.Two
toneswillsound and LOCKEDwillappearon the

display.

Touchand holdSTART/ENTERfor4 seconds.Two
toneswillsoundand LOCKEDwill beclearedfrom

thedisplay.

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Using the fan

The Fan pad on the bottom right of the control
panel controls the 2-speed Fan.

1.Touch FAN
(once for HIGH, twice for LOW)

NOTE: Ifthe temperature gets too hot around

the microwave oven, the fan inthe vent hood

will automatically turn on at the

LOW setting to protect the oven. It may stay on
up to an hour to cool the oven. When this
occurs, the FAN pad will not turn the fan off.

2. Turn offfan when desired.
Touch FAN

(twice if on HIGH, once ifon LOW)

Using the cooktop/countertop light

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

1.Touch LIGHT.

(once for high, twice for low [night light]).

2. Turn off light when desired.

Touch LIGHT.
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)

Using the bi-level cooking rack

The Bi-Level Cooking Rack gives you extra
space when cooking in more than one container

at the same time. The metal rack can be turned
upside-down to help fit taller containers on the

bottom of the oven. Ifyou need a replacement
rack, you can order one from your Sears Service
Center. Make sure to have your model number
when ordering.

Inserting the rack

Firstposition:

Insert the rack
securely into the

rack supports on
the side walls of the

oven.

Second position:

Turn rack upside-
down when using a

taller container on
the bottom of the

NOTES:

• Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Arcing
and damage to the oven could result if

someone accidentally starts the oven.

• Do not operate the oven with the metal rack
stored on the floor of the oven. Damage to the
interior finish will result.

• Use rack only in the microwave oven.

• Do not use rack with browning dish.

• Do not let food container on racktouch the
top or sides of the oven.

•Do not cook foods directly on rack without
putting them in containers first.

•Do not place a metal cooking container on rack.

Placea microwave-safe plate under container.

•Only use the Bi-Level Cooking Rackwhen
cooking at more than one level.

oven.

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Setting the clock

When your microwave oven is firstplugged in orafter

a power failure, the Displaywill show "PLEASE SET
TIME OF DAY". Ifa time of day is notset, ":"will
show on the Displayuntil you touch C_.

NOTES:

• Ifyou enter in an incorrect time andtouch _,
you cannot set time of day. Enter thecorrect time.

• Ifyou touch OFF/CANCEL while setting the clock,
the Displaywill show the lasttime of dayset or ":"
if no time of day has been set.

To settime:

1.Touch _!_.

2. Entertimeof day.

Example for 3:25: Touch"3 2 5".

Then touch _ or START/ENTER.

Using the Kitchen Timer

You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen
timer. Use the KitchenTimer for timing up to

99 minutes, 99 seconds.
NOTES:

•The oven can operatewhile the Kitchen Timer is in
use. To see the Kitchen Timer while the oven is

cooking, touch KITCHEN TIMER.
The Displaywill return tothe cooking time

countdown while touching.

•To see the time of day while thetimer iscounting
down, touch _.

• Ifyou want to useother command pads while the
timer is counting down,touch OFF/CANCEL to

cancel the Kitchen Timer.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

2. Enter time to be counted down.

Example for 3 minutes:Touch "3 0 0".

3. Touch START/ENTER
(display counts down set time)

At the end of countdown, "END"will be displayed
and seven toneswill sound. To restore time of day,

touch OFF/CANCEL.

Cooking at high cook power

1. Put food in oven and close
the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME
ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across display.

Examplefor 1 minute, 30 seconds:

Touch "13 0".
TOUCH START OR POWER scrollsacross
display.

3. Touch START/ENTER.
(display countsdown cookingtime)

At end of cookingtime, "END"will be
displayed and four tones will sound. The

display will show thetime of day after you
open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL.

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Cooking at different cook powers

For best results, some recipes callfor different cook
powers.The lowerthe cook power, the slower the

cooking. Each numberfrom 1 to 10stands for a
differentpercentage of cook power.

Thefollowing chart givesthe percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook

power name usually used.

Italso tells you when to use each cook power. Follow
recipeor food package instructions if available.

NOTE: Refer to a reliablecookbook for cooking times
basedon the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave

oven.

COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT

Automatic 100%of High •Quick heating many convenience foods and

full power foods with high water content, such as soups and

beverages.

•Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,

9 = 90% of full power •Heating cream soups
8 = 80% of full power •Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

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7 = 70% of full power Medium-High •Cooking and heatingfoods that need a

Cook Power lower than high (forexample,

whole fish and meat loaf)or when food is
cooking too fast

• Reheating a single serving of food

6 = 60% of full power •Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese

and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

•Finishing cooking casseroles

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

•Simmering stews

4 = 40% of full power • Melting chocolate

•Heating pastries

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3 = 30% of full power Medium-Low, • Defrostingfoods, such as bread,fish, meats,

Defrost poultry,and precookedfoods

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2 = 20% of full power •Softening butter, cheese, and icecream
1 = 10%of full power Low •Keeping foodwarm

•Taking chill out of fruit

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, youcan also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen
Timer by entering "0"for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you setwithout
cooking.

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Cooking at different cook powers (cont.)

1. Put food in oven and close the door. 3. Touch POWER.
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrollsacross

2. Touch COOK TIME.

ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls acrossdisplay.

Example for 7minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "7 3 0".

display.

Examplefor 50% cook power: Touch "5".
P-50 TOUCH START scrolls acrossdisplay.

4. Touch START/ENTER.
(display counts down cooking time)

At end of cooking time, "END"will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The displaywill show
the time of day after you open the door ortouch

OFF/CANCEL.

Cooking with more than one cook cycle

For best results, somerecipes callfor oneCook
Powerfor a certain lengthof time, and another Cook

Powerfor another length of time. Your oven can be
set to changefrom one to another automatically,for
up to three cycles (includingAuto Defrost).

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Set cooking time for first cycle.

Touch COOK TIME

Example for 7minute, 30 seconds: Touch "7 3 0".

3. Set cook power for first cycle.

Touch POWER

Examplefor 50% cook power: Touch "5".

P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across display.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cook

time and cook power for the second

cycle.

5. Touch START/ENTER.

After the firstcycle is over, 2 toneswill sound and
the next cycle(s) will count down.

At end of the cooking time, "END"will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The displaywill show the

time of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.

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Using AUTO DEFROST

You can defrost food by choosing a category and
setting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times

and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry,and

Fish.

This chart shows you how tochoose a type of food
and the weights you can set for each type. For best

results, loosen or remove covering on food.

TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU

NOTES:

• To defrost items not listed inthe "Auto defrostchart,"
use 30% cook power.
Refer to a reliablecookbook for defrosting

information.

• Duringdefrosting, the display will ask you to turn

food over.After you do so, close the door and touch

START to continue defrosting.

To use AUTO DEFROST, follow the steps below:

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used tofood weights as being in

poundsand ounces thatare fractions of a pound (for

example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in

MEAT TOUCH 1, POULTRY TOUCH2, order to enter foodweight in AUTO DEFROST,you
FISH TOUCH 3, scrolls across display, must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.

Ifthe weight on thefood package is infractions of a
pound,you can use the following chart to convert the

2. Touch Number pad for type of food. weight to decimals.

ENTER WEIGHT scrolls across display....................................................................................

Equivalent Weight

3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the

weight.

(1=.1 Ib, 11=1.1 Ib,etc.)

4. START/ENTER.

At end of thedefrosting time, "END" will be

displayed and four toneswill sound.
The displaywill show thetime of day afteryou

open the door ortouch OFF/CANCEL.

OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT

1.6 .10

3.2 .20

4.0 .25 One-Quarter Pound

4.8 .30

6.4 .40

8.0 .50 One-Half Pound

9.6 .60

11.2 .70

12.0 .75 Three-Quarters Pound

12.8 .80

14.4 .90

16.0 1.00 One Pound

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Defrosting tips

• When using AUTO DEFROST, theweight to be
entered isthe netweight in poundsand tenths of

pounds (theweight of thefood minus the container).

• Before starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-tieswhich often come with frozen

food bags, and replacethem with stringsor elastic
bands.

•Open containers such as cartons beforethey are
placed in the oven.

•Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

• Iffood is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.

•Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.

• Bend plasticpouches of food toensure even
defrosting.

•Always underestimate defrostingtime. If defrosted
food isstill icy in the center, returnitto the

microwave oven for more defrosting.

•The length ofdefrosting time varies according to
howsolidly thefood isfrozen.

•The shape of the package affects howquickly food

will defrost. Shallow packageswill defrost more
quickly than a deep block.

•As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost moreeasily.

•Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shieldparts

of food such as chickenwings, leg tips, fish tails,or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure thefoil does

nottouch the sides,top, or bottom ofthe oven. The

foil can damage the oven lining.

•For better results, letfood stand after defrosting.

(For more informationon standing time,see

"Microwavecooking tips" in the "Cooking Guide"
section.)

•Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Breakapart and remove food as required.

SENSOR cooking guide

Sensor Cook allows you to cook many of yourfavorite

foods without selecting cooking times and power

levels.The display will show SENSING duringthe

initialcook time. The oven automaticallydetermines
the required cookingtime for each food item.
When the internalsensor detects a certainamount of

humiditycoming from the food, it tells the oven how

much longerto heat.The display showsthe

remainingcook time. For best resultsfrom cooking by

Sensor, follow these recommendations:

3. Do not open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
during the sensing times. When sensing time is

over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining
cook times appears on the display. At this time,

you can open the door to stir, turn or rearrange
the food.

NOTES:

•Always use microwavable containers and cover
them with lidsor vented plasticwrap.

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers.

1, Turntable and outside of food container should They can prevent steam from escaping and cause

be dry for best results, food to overcook.

Match theamount to the size ofthe container. Fill

2, Foods should always be covered loosely with containers at least halffull for best results.

microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a •Be sure the outside of thecooking container and the
lid, insideof the microwave oven are dry before placing

food in the oven.Beads of moistureturning into
steam can mislead the sensor.

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Using SENSOR COOK

Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-
prepared foods without needingto program times and

Cook Powers. COOK has preset Cook Powers for 3
food categories: Number 1for Frozen Entree,
Number 2 for Casserole, or Number 3 for Rice.

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Touch COOK.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 -- SEE COOKING
GUIDE BEHIND DOOR scrolls across display.

Example for casserole: Touch "2".
Four secondsafter you complete your selection,

the oven will start.
When sensor detectsa certain amount of humidity

from food, cooking time isdisplayed. The display
will show SENSING and the remaining cooking

time.
At end of cookingtime, "END"will be displayed

and four tones will sound. The display willshow
the time of day after you open the door or touch

OFF/CANCEL

Using SENSOR REHEAT

REHEAT lets you heatfoods without needing to
program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has
preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Number 1for
Casserole, Number 2 for DinnerPlate, or Number 3

for Soup/Sauce.

NOTE: See "Reheating chart" in the "CookingGuide"
section for reheatingwith cookingtime and Cook

Power.

2. Touch REHEAT.
SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 - - SEE

COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

scrolls acrossdisplay.

Examplefor reheatingsoup/sauce: Touch "3".
Fourseconds after you complete your selection,

the oven will start.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity

from food, cooking time isdisplayed. Thedisplay will
show SENSING and the remaining heatingtime.

1. Put food in oven and close the door. At end of reheatingtime, "END" will be displayedand
four tones will sound. The display will show the time
of day after you open the door or touch

OFF/CANCEL

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Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO

Cooking with BAKED POTATO lets you bakeone or 2. Touch RAKED POTATO.
several potatoes by touching onepad.

Fourseconds later the oven will start.

NOTES:

• Before baking, pierce potatowith fork several

times. Do notcover.

• After baking, letstand for 5 minutes.

1. Put potato in oven and close the door.

When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from potato, cooking time is displayed. The display

willshow SENSING and the remainingcooking
time.

At end of cooking time, "END"will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The display will show

the time of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.

Using SENSOR POPCORN

POPCORN lets you popcommercially packaged
microwave popcorn by touching just one pad.

Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcorn popper,follow manufacturer's

instructions.
Cooking performance may varywith brand and fat

content. Try several brandsto decidewhich gives
best popping results.
For best results, usefresh bags of popcorn.

1. Place bag in oven and close the door.

2. Touch POPCORN.

Four seconds later,the oven willstart.

When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from popcorn, popping time is displayed.The display
will show SENSING and the remaining cooking time.

At end of cookingtime, "END"will be displayed and
four tones will sound. The displaywill show the time

ofday after you open the door or touch

OFF/CANCEL.

Using SENSOR PIZZA

Reheating pizza with PIZZA letsyou reheatone or
several slicesof pizza bytouching one pad.

1. Place pizza in oven and close door.

2. Touch PIZZA.

Four seconds laterthe ovenwill start heating.
When sensor detectsa certain amount of humidity

from pizza, heating time isdisplayed.
At end of heatingtime, "END" will be displayed and

four tones will sound. The displaywill show the time

ofday after you open the door or touch

OFF/CANCEL.

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Using SENSOR VEGETABLE

Cooking with VEGETABLE lets you heatcommon
microwave-prepared vegetables without needing to

program times and Cook Powers. VEGETABLE has
preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Number 1
to select Fresh, Number 2 for Frozen,or Number 3

for Canned.

1. Place vegetables in oven and close

door.

2. Touch VEGETABLE.

FRESH TOUCH 1, FROZEN TOUCH 2,

CANNED TOUCH 3 scrolls across display.

Example forfrozen vegetables: Touch "2".
Four secondsafter you complete your selection,

the oven will start.
When sensor detectsa certain amount of humidity

from vegetables, cooking time isdisplayed. The
display will show SENSING and theremaining

cooking time.
At end of cookingtime, "END"will be displayed

and four tones will sound. The display willshow
the time of day after you open the door or touch

OFF!CANCEL

Using ADD MINUTE

ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1minute at

100% Cook Poweror add an extra minute to your
cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking
time in multiplesof 1minute,up to 99 minutes.

• You can only useADD MINUTE with non-sensor
functions.

1. Put food in oven and close door.

NOTES:

• To extend cooking time in multiplesof 1minute,
touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking.

•You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the

door,after touching OFF/CANCEL, or during
cooking.

• If you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking,the

ovenwill cook atthe currently selectedCook Power.
If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over, the

ovenwill cook at 100% Cook Power.

2. Touch ADD MINUTE.

Examplefor cooking for 3minutes: Touch ADD
MINUTEthree times.

At end of cooking time, "END"will be displayed and
four tones will sound. The display will show the time

of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.

Adding or subtracting cook time

Ifthe SENSOR function istoo longor too short,you

can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after
choosing the function. You can only increase or

decrease cook time beforecooking starts.

To increasecook time by 10%:Touch "9".

To decrease cook time by 10%:Touch "7".

To resetto the normal cook time: Touch "8".

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Caring for Your Microwave
Oven

To make sure your microwave oven looks goodand works well for a longtime, you should
maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully.

For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy

water and a sponge or
soft cloth.

Use only mild,
nonabrasivesoaps or a

milddetergent. Be sure

to keep the areas clean
where the door and

oven frame touch
when closed. Wipe well

with clean water.
Over time,stains can occur on the surfaces as the
result offood particles spatteringduring cooking. This

is normal.
For stubborn soil, boila cup of water in the oven for 2

to 3 minutes. Steam will

soften the soil. To get rid

of odors insidethe oven,

boila cup of water with

some lemon juice or

vinegar in it.

To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in

mild, sudsywater; for

Glass turntable heavily soiled areas use

a mild cleanser and
scouring sponge. The

turntable and turntable
support are dishwasher

safe.

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Cleaning the cooking rack

• Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft

sponge or nylon scrub
brush. Drycompletely.

• Do not use abrasive
scrubbers or cleansers

to clean rack.

•The rack isdishwasher
safe.

For exterior surfaces and

control panel: Use a soft

cloth with spray glass
cleaner. Apply the spray
glass cleaner to the soft

cloth; do not spray
directlyon the oven.

NOTE: Abrasive

cleansers, steel wool

pads, gritty wash

cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can dam-

age the control paneland the interiorand exterior
oven surfaces.

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CARING FOR THE FILTERS

The grease filtersshould be removed and cleaned
often, at least once a month.

NOTE: Ifyour microwave hood combination is
installed to recirculateair, the charcoalfilter (available
from your Sears Service Center.The charcoal filter

cannot be cleaned and should be replacedevery 6 to

12 months.

Grease filters:

4.To replace grease filters, slidefilter in theframe slot
on one side ofthe opening. Push filter upward and
push to the otherside to lock into place.

5. Plug in microwaveoven or reconnect power.

Charcoal filter:

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. To remove grease filters, slide eachfilter to the
side. Pull filters downwardand push tothe other

side. The filter willdrop out.

1. Unplugmicrowave oven or disconnect power.

2. Removethe vent grille mountingscrews.

3.Tip the grilleforward, then lift out to remove.

3. Soak greasefilters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Scrub and swish to remove embedded

dirtand grease. Rinsewell and shake to dry. Do
not cleanfilters with ammonia, corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, or place

them in a dishwasher. The filterswill turn black or
could be damaged.

4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter.Slide the filter
straightout.

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Replacing the cooktop

and oven lights

The cooktol) light

1. Unplugmicrowave oven or disconnect power.

& Slidea new charcoal filter into place. The filter

should rest at the angle shown.

6, Slidethe bottomof the vent grille into place. Push

the top until itsnaps into place. Replace the

mounting screws.

7, Plug in microwaveoven or reconnect power.

NOTE: Do notoperate the hood without the grease

filters in place.

2, Removethe bulbcover mounting screws.

3,We recommend replacing bulb(s)with candelabra-

base30-watt bulb(s) available from your Sears
Service Center. Make sure to haveyour model
numberwhen ordering.

4, Plug in microwaveoven or reconnect power.

The oven light

1, Unplugmicrowave oven or disconnect power.

2, Remove thevent grille mounting screws.

3,Tip the grilleforward, then lift out to remove.

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4.Liftupthebulbholder.

8.Slidethetopoftheventgrilleintoplace.Pushthe

Bulb holder bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the

mounting screws.

9. Plugin microwave oven or reconnect power.

5, Replace the bulb.

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6. We recommend replacing the bulbwith a
candelabra-base 30-watt bulb availablefrom your

Sears Service Center. Make sure to have your
model number when ordering.

7. Replacethe bulbholder, if damaged. Bulb holder

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Cooking Guide

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS

Amount of food

• If you increase or decrease the amount of food

you prepare, thetime it takes to cook thatfood will
also change. For example, if you double a recipe,

add a little morethan half the original cooking time.
Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more

time in small increments.

Starting temperature of food

•The lower the temperature ofthe food being put

into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook.

Foodat room temperature will be re-heatedmore

quickly thanfood at refrigeratortemperature.

Composition of food

•Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated

faster thanfood containing a lotof water. Fat and
sugar will also reacha higher temperaturethan

water inthe cooking process.

•The more dense the food, the longerittakes to

heat. "Very dense" food like meat takes longer to
reheat than lighter, more porous food like sponge

cakes.

Size and shape

•Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger

pieces.Also, same shaped pieces cook more
evenly than different-shaped pieces.

•With foods that have different thicknesses, the

thinner parts willcook faster than the thicker parts.
Place the thinner parts ofchicken wings and legs in

the center of the dish.

Stirring, turning foods

•Stirring and turning foods spreads heatquickly to

the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the
outer edges ofthe food.

Covering food

Cover food to:

• Reduce splattering

•Shorten cookingtimes

• Keep food moist

You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass
through. See "Gettingto KnowYour Microwave
Oven"for materialsthat microwaves will pass

through. Ifyou are using the Sensor function, be sure
to vent.

Releasing pressure in foods

•Several foods (for example: baked potatoes,
sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly
covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build up

under the membrane during cooking, causing the
food to burst.To relievethe pressureand to prevent

bursting, pierce these foods before cookingwith a
fork,cocktail pick,or toothpick.

Using standing time

•Always allow food to stand after cooking.
Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows
the temperature toevenly spreadthroughout the

food, improving the cooking results.

•The length of the standing time depends on how
much food you are cooking and howdense it is.

Sometimes it can be as short as the time ittakes
you to remove the food from the oven and take itto

the serving table. However,with larger,denser food,
the standing time may be as long as 10minutes.

Arranging food

For best results, placefood evenly on the plate. You
can do this inseveral ways:

•If you are cooking several items of the same
food, such as baked potatoes, place them ina ring

pattern for uniform cooking.

•When cooking foods of uneven shapes or
thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the

smaller or thinner areaof the food towardsthe
center of the dishwhere it will be heated last.

• Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.

•When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the
skin - this prevents cracking.

•Do not letfood or a container touch the top or sides
of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.

Using aluminum foil

Metal containers should notbe used in a microwave
oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you

have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container,refer tothe instructionson

the package.When usingaluminum foilcontainers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves

will only penetrate the top of the food. If you use

aluminum containerswithout package instructions,

follow these guidelines:

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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)

Using aluminum foil (cont.)

• Place the container in a glass bowl and add some
water so that it coversthe bottom of thecontainer,

not morethan 1/4in. (.64cm) high.This ensures
even heatingof the container bottom.

• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the

oven.

• Use only undamaged containers.

• Do not use containerstallerthan 3/4in. (1.9cm).

• Container must be at least half filled.

• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4in.

(.64cm) between the aluminum containerand the

walls of the oven and also between twoaluminum

containers.

•Always place thecontainer on the turntable.

•Reheating food in aluminum foil containersusually
takes up to doublethe time compared to reheating

in plastic, glass,china, or paper containers.

The time when food is readywill vary depending

upon the type of container you use.

•Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout container.

Cooking you should not do in your

microwave oven

• Do not do canning offoods in the oven. Closed
glass jars mayexplode, resulting in damage to the

oven.

• Do not use the microwaveoven tosterilizeobjects

(babybottles, etc.). It isdifficult to keepthe oven at

the high temperature neededfor sterilization.

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Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Can I operatemy microwave oven without the No. Ifyou remove or turn over the turntable,you
turntable or turn the turntable overto hold a large will get poor cooking results. Dishes usedin

dish? youroven mustfit on theturntable.
Can I usea rack in my microwave oven so that I Youcan use a rackonly ifthe rack is supplied

may reheat or cook on two levels ata time? with your microwave oven. Ifyou usea rack not

suppliedwith the microwave oven,you can get
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.

Can I useeither metalor aluminum pansin my You can use aluminum foil for shielding(use
microwave oven? small,fiat pieces),small skewers, and shallow

foil trays (iftray is not tallerthan 3/4in. [1.9 cm]

deep and halffilledwith food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allowmetal totouch

walls or door.

Is it normalfor the turntable to turn in eitherdirection? Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter-

clockwise, depending onthe rotation of the
motor when the cooking cycle begins.

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears Thisappearance is normaland does not affect
wavy. Isthis normal? the operationof your oven.

What are the humming noises that I hearwhen my You may hear the sound of thetransformer
microwave oven isoperating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.

Why does thedish become hot when I microwave As the food becomes hotitwill conduct the heat
food in it? Ithought that this should not happen, to the dish. Be prepared to use hot padsto

remove food after cooking.

What does "standing time" mean? "Standingtime" means that food should be

removed from the oven and covered for
additionaltime to allow itto finish cooking. This

frees the ovenfor other cooking.

Why does steamcome out of theair exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The

microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam outthe vents.

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Yes.Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do Iget the bestresults? following manufacturer's guidelines or use the

Sensor POPCORN pad. Do not use regular
paper bags. Use the "listening test" by stopping

the ovenas soon as the popping slows to a
"pop"every 1 to2 seconds. Do not repop

unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass
cookware.

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Troubleshooting

Mostcooking problems oftenare caused by little things you canfind and fix withouttools of any kind. Check the
listsbelow and on the next page beforecalling for assistance or service. Ifyou still need help,see the Sears toll-

free numbers onthe back cover.

MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK

PROBLEM CAUSE

Nothing works. •The power supply cord is notplugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the

electricalrequirements" sectionon page 6 and the "Electricalconnection" section
on Page 8.)

•A household fuse has blownor a circuit breaker has tripped.

•The electriccompany has had a power failure.

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The microwave ovenwill •You are usingthe oven as a timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen
not run. Timer.

•The door is not firmly closed and latched.

•You did nottouch START/ENTER.

•You did notfollow directions exactly.

•An operation that you set earlier isstill running. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel
that operation.

COOKING TIMES

PROBLEM CAUSE

Food isnot cooked •The electricsupply to your home or wall outlets is lowor lower than normal. Your

enough, electriccompany can tell you ifthe line voltage is low. Your electrician or service

techniciancan tell you ifthe outlet voltage is low.

•The cook poweris not atthe recommended setting.

Check thechart on Page 15.

The display shows a time • You have not allowed enough cookingtime for theamount of food being

cooked. Larger amounts offood need longer cooking times.

counting down butthe oven
is not cooking. •The oven door is not closed completely.

•You haveset thecontrols as a kitchentimer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the

Kitchen Timer.

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TURNTABLE

PROBLEM CAUSE

The turntablewill not turn. • You have turnedoff the turntable.

•The turntable is not correctlyin place. Itshould be correct-side up and sitting

firmly on the center shaft.

•The support isnot operating correctly.Remove the turntable and restart the

oven. If thesupport stilldoes not move,call an authorized service technicianfor
repair. Cooking withoutthe turntable cangive you poor results.

TONES

PROBLEM CAUSE

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You do not hear the • You have not entered the correct command.

programming or end-of-
cycle tone.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

CAUSE

The display isflashing" : ". • clock"TheresectionhaSbeenonapagePOwerl4.)interrupti°nResetthe clock. (See the "Settingthe

Ifnone of these items are causing your problem, see the "Sears Toll-Free Numbers" section on Back Cover.

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Get it fixed, at your home or ours!

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1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night(U.S.A, only)

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For the replacement parts, accessones and owner's manuals

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(1-800-366-7278) (U.S.A.only)

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