Kenmore 721.63259301, 721.63252301, 63259, 63252 Owner's Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS

Manual de uso y cuidado

Models/Modelos 721.63252

721.63259

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

P/No.: 3828W5A3381 www.sears.com

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

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

PrecautionstoAvoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................... 3

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

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN ........................................ 5-6

Specifications ...................................................... 5

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

Parts and accessories ........................................ 6

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

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .............. 7-19

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

Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................... 8

Cleaning .............................................................. 8

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

Kitchen Timer ...................................................... 9

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

Quick Touch Sensor Operation Instruction ....... 10

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

Quick Touch Sensor Table................................ 10

Reheat............................................................... 11

Reheat Table ..................................................... 11

More/Less ......................................................... 11

Auto Cook ......................................................... 12

Auto Cook Table ............................................... 12

Add Minute ........................................................ 12

Option ............................................................... 13

Option Function Table....................................... 13

Melt ................................................................... 14

Melt Table ......................................................... 14

Soften ............................................................... 14

Soften Table ...................................................... 14

Auto Defrost ...................................................... 15

Express Defrost ................................................ 15

Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 16

Timed Cooking .................................................. 16

Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 17

Microwave Power Levels .................................. 17

Cooking Tips ............................................... 18-19

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 20-22

Questions and Answers .............................. 20-21

Before Calling for Service ................................. 22

Master Protection Agreements ......................... 47

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 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 and Repair Center in the United States. For the location of your

nearest Sears Parts and 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.,

Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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 interlocks.

• 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.

• DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

• THE OVEN should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified

service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a

cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed

and grounded.

/ WARNING

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.

If you use an extension cord, be sure that:

• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as the appliance.

• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

NOTE: This oven draws 13.8 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.

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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself 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

microwave oven.

2. Donot allow children to usethis oven without close supervisionl

3. Readand follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY foundon page 3.

4. Donot tamper with the built- in safety switches on

the oven door! The oven has several boiit-insafety

switches tomake sure the power isoffwhenthe door is open.

5.When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, useonly mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. Ifyour oven is dropped or damaged, haveit thoroughly

chocked bya qualified servicetechnician before using it again.

7.To avoid a fire hazard:

a) Do not severely overcookfoods. It cancausea fire in

the oven.

b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven.

They can contain particles thatcan cause arcing or may ignite.

c} Do notovercook potatoes.Overcooking could cause

a fire.

d) Do notstore combustible items (bread,cookies, etc.)

in the oven, because iflightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON.

e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Besure to

remove them before placing the item in the oven.

f) Do not usethe cavityfor storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils,or food in the

cavity when not inuse.

8. Ifafire should start:

a) Keep the oven door closed. b) Turnthe oven off. c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the

power atthe fuse or circuit breaker panel.

9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This microwave is made for household use only.

10. Installor locate this appliance in accordance with the providedinstallation instructions.

11.To avoid electric shock:

a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect itonlyto

a properlygroundedoutlet.(See the Grounding

instructions on page 3.)

b) Do notoperate this appliance if it hasa damaged

cord or plug, if it is notworkingproperly,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 aswater, coffee, or tea areable to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to

be boiling due to surface tension of theliquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from

the microwave oven is notalways present. This could result in very hot liquidssuddenly boiling overwhen a spoon orother utensil is inserted intothe liquid.To reduce the dsk of injuryto persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stirthe liquidboth before and halfway through heating it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containerswith narrow necks. 4) Alter heating, allowthe containerto stand inthe

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. 5) Use extreme care when inserting aspoon or

other utensil into the container.

13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking.

14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not storethe oven outdoors. Do not usethis product near water.

- for example, near a kitchensink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,or similar location.

15. Do not cover or block any openings inthe oven.

16. Do not runthe microwave oven empty.

17. Do not letthe cord hang over the edge of a table or

counter.

18. Do not heat glass turntableexcessively.

- Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.

- Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking packages to touchthe glass turntable.Put the package

on a microwave-safe dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least _6 inch above the glass turntable. Ifyou use the browning dish incerroctly,you

could break the glass turntable.

19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges ofthe turntable.Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break dudng use.

20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed containers * forexample, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1650W Microwave Output *1200W Rated Current 13.8A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 21 7/8"x12 V2"x17 %" Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 14 W_"x9 5/8"x15 5/8" Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.2 cu.ft

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all packing materials from the shipping carton.

2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and rear sides for proper ventilation.

Countertop

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.

_WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not install closer than 4 inches to side and back wall.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

See*Through Door Easy-Clean

Oven Cavity

Safety Interlock System

CONTROLPANEL

QuickTouchSensor

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Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Use and Care Guide

1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable 1 Turntable Roller Rest

Oven Control

-- - Panel

Turntable

Roller Rest

1.DISPLAY.Thedisplay includes aclock and indicators that tellyou

time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. QUICK TOUCH SENSOR. This pad allows you to cook most of your favoritefoods without havingto select cooking times and power

levels.

3.MORE / LESS. All of the one touch cook and Timed Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

MORE m,Press MORE will add 10seconds to the cooking time. LESS _ Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds to thecooking time.

4. AUTO DEFROST.This pad isanaccurate defrosting methodfor frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibsor 4.0 kgs.

5.NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities,or weights.

6. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

7. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this padto stop the oven or clear entries.

8. EXPRESS DEFROST. This pad provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 poundfrozen foods.

9. MELT.Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,butter,or marshmallows.

10. SOFTEN. Touchthis pad to soften ice cream, cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.

11.AUTO COOK. Touchthis pad toselect programmingfood items.

12. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a

kitchen timer.

13. CLOCK. Touch this padto enter the time of day.

14. OPTION. Touchthis pad to change theoven's default settingsfor

sound, clock, scroll speed and Lbs/Kg.

15. POWER. Touchthis pad to set a cooking power.

16. ADD MINUTE. Touchthis pad to cook at 100% cook power for

1minute to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

17. START.Touch this pad to start all entries (except the Quick Touch Sensor, Express Defrost, Auto Cook andAdd Minute function which

start automatically)and to turn Child Lockon or off.

COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

USE DO NOT USE

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat

includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls

without metallic trim

China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without

metallic trim can be used in your oven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not

touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of

the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap. This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time

cooking. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven.

Metal Utensils

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,

thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a

discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded

dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc

Centura TM Tableware

• The Coming Company recommends that you

de not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM closed-handle cups for microwave cooking

Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because

they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.

• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs

and wings.

• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls

and door of the oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

• Tightly closed cookware can explode Be sure

to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware

Brown Paper

• Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb heat and could burn

Metal Twist-Ties

• Always remove metal twist-ties as they can become hot and cause a fire.

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods

cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or

barbecue sauce.

COVERING A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to

cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will

prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper

towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres' in a circle and at least

1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish

for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook

more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.

Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly underceoked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square

dishes from overceoking, you may need to shield

them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the

microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and

wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing,

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as

potatoes and squash.

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and

a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.

This should be done weekly or more often, if needed.

Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or

bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.

They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are

clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use

cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause

the turntable to break during use.

• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel

and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then

rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

CLOCK

,HILD LOCK

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

Touch: Display Shows:

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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.

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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:

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2. CSTART_ Touch and hold

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

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until LOCKED appears in

the display (approximately 4 seconds).

until LOCKED disappears

from the display

(approximately 4 seconds).

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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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QUICK TOUCH SENSOR 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:

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

For most Quick Touch Sensor Cooking programs, a table with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided 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 Quick Touch Sensor, 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: Display Shows:

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Time of day.

QUICK TOUCH SENSOR TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around 1-4 medium approx.

the edge, at least one inch apart. 10 oz. each

Rice Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or 1-2 cups

vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with Use medium or long grain plastic wrap. When cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes rice. Cook instant rice standing time. Stir for fluffier rice. according to directions on

the package.

Popcorn Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center Regular size

Fresh Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the 1-4 cups Vegetable vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container,

Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place 1-4 cups Vegetable in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic

Frozen Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in 10-21 oz. Entr6e microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic

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

of turntable Use one fresh bag of popcorn

cover with plastic wrap and vent.

wrap and vent.

wrap, and vent.

REHEAT

MORE/LESS

This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-

temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3

categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole. See follow table for more information.

Example : To reheat casserole.

Touch:

Display Shows:

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REHEAT TABLE

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Care-

gory

Place foods to be heated

Dinner on dinner plate or similar

plate dish. Cover with plastic

wrap.

Amount

Approx.

8-16 oz.

By using the more or less key, all of the Soft, Melt, Time Cook, Sensor Cook programs can be

adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter period of time. Pressing the more key will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time the key is used. Pressing the less key will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time the key is used. However,

you can adjust the cook time only after the cook time is displayed during Sensor cooking.

Example: To adjust the cooking time.

Touch:

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Place foods to be heated

2 Soup/ in an appropriately sized

Sauce microwave container. 1~4 cups

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover dish containing

3 Casse* the casserole with plastic 1~4 cups

role wrap.

AUTO COOK

ADD MINUTE

Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the "Auto Cook Table" below for more information.

Example: To cook 4 Slices of bacon.

Touch:

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AUTO COOK TABLE

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