Kenmore 721.63653, 721.63652, 721.63659 User Manual

®

Microwave Hood Combination

Use & Care Guide

Combinaci6n Microondas Campana

Gui'a de uso y cuidado

Models/Modelos 721.63652 / 721.63653

721.63654 / 721.63659

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3828W5A3469 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com

Table of

MicrowaveHood

Contents

Warranty ........................................................... 2

Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 3

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven .............................................. 6

How your microwave oven works ................... 6

Radio interference .......................................... 6

For the best cooking results ........................... 6

Testing your microwave oven ......................... 6

Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 7

Operating safety precautions .......................... 7

Electrical connection ...................................... 7

Microwave oven features ............................... 8

Control panel features ..................................... 9

Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 11

Audible Signals ............................................. 11

Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 11

Clock ............................................................. 11

Child Lock ..................................................... 11

Favorite Recipe ............................................. 11

Kitchen Timer ................................................ 12

Exhaust Fan .................................................. 12

Cooktop Light ................................................ 12

Turntable On/Off ........................................... 12

Express Defrost ............................................ 13

Add Minute .................................................... 13

Timed Cooking .............................................. 13

Multi-stage Cooking ...................................... 14

Option ........................................................... 14

Microwave Power Levels .............................. 15

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

Auto defrost table .......................................... 17

Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 18

Defrosting tips .............................................. 19

Hold Warm .................................................... 19

Using Sensor Cooking ......................... 20-21

Sensor Cooking ............................................ 20

Potato (Example) .......................................... 20

More/Less ..................................................... 20

Sensor Cooking Table .................................. 21

Auto Cook ..................................................... 22

Auto Reheat .................................................. 22

Auto Cook Table ........................................... 23

Auto Reheat Table ........................................ 23

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 24

Caring for the filters ................................ 25-26

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ...26~27

Microwave Cooking Tips ......................... 28-29

Questions and Answers ................................ 30

Troubleshooting ....................................... 31-32

Master Protection Agreements ..................... 65

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 replace it free ofcharge.
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

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.

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

You wU__lbe 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 wilt 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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Themicrowaveovenshouldbe servicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized

servicecompanyforexamination,repair,or
adjustment.

•See doorsurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe "Caring
forYour MicrowaveOven"section.

•Toreducethe riskoffireintheovencavity:

- Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattendthe

microwaveovenwhen paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidethe oven to
facilitatecooking.

- Removewiretwist-tiesfrom paperor plasticbags
beforeplacingbagsinoven.

- If materialsinsidetheovenignite,keepoven door

dosed, tam ovenoff,anddisconnectthepower
cord,or shutoff poweratthe fuseorcircuitbreaker

panel.

- Donot use thecavityfor storagepurposes.Donot
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,or foodin

thecavitywhennot inuse.

•Suitablefor use above bothgasandelectriccooking
equipment.

•Intendedto beusedabove rangeswithmaximum
widthof 36inches(91cm).

•CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently-Greaseshould
notbe allowedto accumulateon hoodorfilter.

•Whenflamingfoods underthehoed,turnthe fanon.

•Use carewhencleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such aslye-basedoven
cleaners,maydamagethefilter.

•Oversizedfoodsoroversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbe insertedinthe microwaveoven as theymay

createafireor riskof electricshock.

•Do notdean withmetalscouringpads.Piecescan
burnoffthe padandtouchelectricalpartsinvolvinga

riskofelectricshock.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in

operation.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.

• Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not
use the microwave oven near water - for example,

near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar location.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without

appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the

container is removed from the microwave oven is
not always present. This could result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or
other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce
the risk of injuryto persons;

1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

3) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil intothe container once heating
has begun.

4) Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

5) After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it isdamaged. 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 orloosened),

(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except propedy 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 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.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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. 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. Microwaveenergy isnot hot. It Magrtetron

causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks
thefood. u

Microwaves are likeTV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see what theydo.

A magnetron inthe microwaveoven produces microwaves. 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 metalfloor, back through
the glassturntable, and areabsorbed bythe food. Metal_oor Glassturntable

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics
without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounceoff metal containers so food does not
absorb the energy.

Oven cavity

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven maycause interferenceto your radio, TV, or similarequipment. 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.

• Movingthe receiver awayfrom the microwaveoven.

• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiverare on
different branch circuits.

For the best cooking results

•Always cook food for the shortest cookingtime recommended. Check to see howthe food is cooking. If
needed, touch Add Minutewhile the oven is operating or afterthe cookingcycle is over (seethe "Using
add minute" section).

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking timefor all recipes.
This will helpmake sure thefood is evenly cooked. Use extreme care when inserting stirring utensilonce
heating has begun.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, usewax paper, or microwave-approvedpaper 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 cupof coldwater ina glass container inthe oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Cook at 100% power for 1 minute. When the time isup,the water should be heated.

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Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware orcookware before using. To test a dishfor safe use, put itinto theovenwith a cup of

water besideit. 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, becomingtoo hot to

handle and slowing cookingtimes. Cooking inmetal containers not designed for microwave use could damage
the oven,as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining,staples, metallic glaze or trim).

Operating safety precautions

• Never lean on the door orallow a childto swing on itwhen the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heatcontainers, butthe heat from the food can makethe
container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.

• Do not dry flowers,fruit, herbs,wood, paper,gourds, or clothesin the oven.

• Do not start amicrowave ovenwhen it isempty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming
theoven, put a containerof water inthe oven. Itis normal forthe oven door to look wavy afterthe oven has

been running for a while.

• Do not try to melt paraffin waxin the oven. Paraffinwax will not meltina microwave oven because it allows
microwavesto pass through it.

• Do not operate the microwaveoven unlessthe glass turntableissecurely in placeand can rotatefreely. The
turntable can rotate in either direction.Make sure the turntable is correct-side up inthe oven.Handle your
turntable with carewhen removing itfrom the oven to avoid possibly breakingit. If your turntable cracks or
breaks,contact yourdealer for a replacement.

• When you usea browning dish, the browningdish bottom must be at least 3A6 inchabove the turntable.
Follow the directionssupplied with the browning dish.

• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildupinwhole eggs may causethem to burst,
and possiblydamage the oven. Slice hard-boiledeggs before heating. In rare cases,poachedeggs have
been known to explode. Cover poached eggsand allow astanding time of one minute before cutting into

them.

• For best results, stirany liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heatedincertain
containers(especially containersshaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out

with a loud noiseduring or afterheating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.).This can
harm theoven.

• Microwaves may not reachthe centerof a roast.The heat spreadsto the center fromthe outer,cooked
areasjust asin regular oven cooking.This isone of the reasons for lettingsome foods (forexample, roastsor
baked potatoes)stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods duringthe cookingtime.

• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensilsare not suitable and itisdifficultto maintainappropriate
deep-fryingtemperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the endof the recommended cooking time, potatoes should beslightly firm
because they will continue cookingduring standingtime.After microwaving, let potatoes standfor 5
minutes. They will finish cookingwhile standing.

Electrical connection

qualified electrician check your electrical system.

I If your electric powerline or outlet voltage isless than 110 volts, cooking times maybe longer. Havea

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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 is a list of the oven's basic features:

_) Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
Guide Label

Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

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.

(_ Vent Grille

_0Turntable. The turntable turns food as itcooks

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

Cooktop Light
Grease Filters. See "Canng for the filters"

section.
Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to

perform all functions.
Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when

cooking in more than one container at the same
time.

Defrost Plate

Use the DEFROST PLATE provided for
complete defrosting.

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.

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. Dinner Plate. Touch this pad to cook without
entering acook time or power.

3. Frozen Entree. Touch this pad to cook a 10 - to
20 - ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree without
entering a cook time or power.

4. Soup or Sauce. Touch this pad to cook without
entering a cook time or power.

5. Frozen Vegetable. Touch this pad to cook
without entering a cook time or power.

6. Fresh Vegetable. Touch this pad to cook
without entering a cook time or power.

7. Canned Vegetable. Touch this pad to cook
without entering a cook time or power.

8. 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 popcom.

9. Pizza. Touch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizza without entering a cook time or

power.

10. Potato. Touch this pad to cook potatoes
without entering a cook time or power.

11. Auto Defrost. Touch this pad followed by

Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.

12. Express Defrost. Touch this pad to express
defrost. "GROUND BEEF 1.0 LBS TOUCH

START" will appear in the display.

13. Favorite Recipe. Touch this pad to recall one
cooking instruction previously programmed into

memory.

14. Auto Cook. Touch this pad to cook
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.

15. Auto Reheat. Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.

16. Hold Warm. Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods safely warm inyour oven for up

to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Hold Warm can be
used by itself, or itcan automatically follow a

cooking cycle.

17. Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities,
weights, or food categories.

18. Cook Time. Touch this pad followed by
Number Pads to set a cooking time.

19. 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."

20. More. Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of
cook time each time you press it.

21. Less. Touch this pad to subtract 10 seconds of
cook time each time you press it.

22. Option. Touch this pad to change the oven's
default settings for sound, clock, display speed

and defrost weight.

23. Turntable On/Off. Touch this pad to turn off
the turntable. 'T/TABLE OFF" will appear in the
display.

24. Clock. Touch this pad to enter the correct time
of day.

25. Kitchen Timer. Touch this pad to set the
kitchen timer.

26. Add Minute. Touch this pad to cook for 1
minute at 100% cook power, or to add extra
minutes at the set cook power to your cooking
cycle.

27. START. Touch this pad to start a function. If
you open the door after the oven begins to

cook, retouch START.

28. STOPIClear. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during

cooking, or to clear the Display.

29. Fan (_) On/Off. Touch this pad to turn the
fan on oroff.

30. Fan (_) 5 Speed. Touch this pad to choose
one of 5 fan speeds.

31. Light (_). Touch this pad to turn the light on
high, night or off.

NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,

you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/Clear
and re-enter the instructions.

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Using Your Microwave
Oven

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

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

Audible signals are available to guide you when

setting and using your oven:

•A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad.

• Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer
countdown.

• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.

CLOCK

When your microwave oven isfirstpluggedinor
after a powerfailure, the Displaywill show "PLEASE
SET TIME OF DAY". Ifa time of dayis not set,
":" will show on the Display untilyou touch "Clock".

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

Touch:

Display Shows:

CHILD LOCK

Usethis safety feature to lock the control panei
whenyou arecleaning the oven,or sothat children

cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

1, Time of day.

Touch and hold until
LOCKED appears in
the display,

(approximately

4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch:

Touch and hold until LOCKED
disappears in the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

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touching 1 or 2 after step 4.

INTERRUPTING COOKING

You can stop the oven during acycle by opening
the door.The oven stops heating and the fan

stops,but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch

START.

If you do not want to continue cooking,

open the door and touch STOP/Clear.

FAVORITE RECIPE

FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking
instruction previously placed in memory and begin
cooking quickly.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Touch:

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Example: To recall the custom recipe.

Touch: Display Shows:

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When the cook time isover, you will hear four beeps
and COOK END will display.

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KITCHEN TIMER

COOKTOP LIGHT

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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counting down.

EXHAUST FAN

The two pads on the bottom center of the control

panel control the 5-speed exhaust fan,
Example: To set exhaust fan speed to level 4

Touch:

Display Shows:

The pad on the bottom right of the control panel
controls the cooktop light.

Example: To set the Lamp for HIGH.

Touch:

1.

once for HIGH light
twice for NIGHT light

Display Shows:

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To turn off, touch pad one
or two times depending on

light setting.

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the tumtable on.
Itcan be turned off for large dishes.

Touch: Display Shows:

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This shows the last level until you
select the fan speed level,

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Turn off fan when desired

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop

below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 5
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. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during

microwave cooking.

2.

Press Turntable On/Off to turn the turntable

on or off.

NOTE: Sometimes the turntable can become
hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable

during and after cooking.
Do not run the oven empty without food in it.

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EXPRESS DEFROST

TIMED COOKING

One express defrost sequence is preset in the oven.
The Express Defrost feature provides you with the

quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound "GROUND

BEEF" only,

Example: To defrost lib of Ground beef

Touch:

Display Shows:

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scrolls across display.

ADD MINUTE

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quicklyset and start microwave cookingat

100% power withoutthe need to touch START.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. For best results, there are 10 power

level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
Refer to the "Microwave Power Levels Table" on

page 15 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven

will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.

Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds

at 80% power.

Touch:

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2. Twice Time counting down

and POWER 100.

NOTE: Eachtime you touch ADD MINUTE, it will

add 1 minute up to99 min 59 seconds.

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

OPTION

For best results, some recipes call for different cook

powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power

level to another for up to three stages.

Example: To set a 3-stage cook cycle.

Touch:

1.

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Display Shows:

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clock, display speed and defrost weight.See

following chart for more information.

No, Function No. Result

1

Beep ON/OFF 1 Sound ON

_ontrol 2 Sound OFF

2

Clock displaycontrol 1 ClockON

2 Clock OFF

Display 1 Slowspeed

3

2 Normal speed

3 Fastspeed

4

Defrost weight mode 1 Lbs.
selected 2 Kg.

Example:To changedefrostweightmode
(from Lbs.to Kg).

Touch:

Display Shows:

5Db_D_'/DFF _b_H I

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shorttonesasthe ovenbeginsthe secondcook stage,

14

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Forbest results,some recipes cell fordifferent cook

powers. The lower the cookpower,the slowerthe
cooking. Each number from I to9 stands for a

different percentageoffull cook power.
The followingchart gives the percentage of cook

power each number pad standsfor, and the cook
power name usuallyused.

COOK Power NAME WHEN TO USE IT

100% offull power High • Quick heatingmany conveniencefoods and

9 =90% of fullpower • Heatingcream soups
8 =80% of fullpower • Heating rice,pasta, or casseroles

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

6 =60% of fullpower •Cooking requiring specialcare, such as cheese

It alsotells you when to use each cook power. Follow
recipeor food packageinstructionsif available.

NOTE: Refertoa reliable cookbook for cooking times
basedon the 1000Watt cook powerofyour microwave

oven,

foods with highwater content, such as soups and
beverages

•Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat

Cook Power lowerthan high (for example,
wholefish and meat loaf) or when food is

cooking too fast

• Reheatinga single servingoffood

and egg dishes, pudding,and custards

• Finishingcooking casseroles

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

•Simmering stews

4 =40% of fullpower • Meltingchocolate

• Heating pastries

3 =30% of fullpower Medium-Low, • Manuallydefrosting foods,such as bread,fish,

Defrost meats, poultry, and precooked foods

2 =20% of fullpower •Softening butter,cheese, andice cream

1 = 10% of fullpower Low • Keepingfood warm

•Taking chill out offruit

0 =0% of fullpower No power • Powerlevel 0 allows the temperature to evenly

spread throughtthefood, improving the cooking
results.

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, you can also usethe Cook Power pad asa second Kitchen

Timer by entering"0" for the Cook Power.The oven will count down the cooking time you set without
cooking.

15

AUTO DEFROST

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best

defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recommended
for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost

includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds
you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get

best defrost results. Four different defrosting levels are

provided.

1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH

4.BREAD

This table shows you food type selections and the
weights you can set for each type. For best

results, loosen or remove covering on food.

FOOD TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU

Auto Defrost CANSET

(tenths of a pound)
Meat 1 .1 to 6.0 (45gto 2722g)
Poultry 2 .1to 6.0 (45gto 2722g)

Fish 3 .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Bread 4 .1to 1.0(45g to 450g)

Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs of ground beef.

Touch: Display Shows:

f/ERTTOU£HI

1. POULTE¥TOUEH2
FISHTOUEH-,-7

BEERJ#TOUEH

2.

OJ]L_5EflTEE

gEIEHT

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to enter the weight

4. and DEFROST.

NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes

to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.

Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.

TOUEH5TRRT

Time counting down

Weight conversion table

You are probablyused to food weights as being in

poundsand ounces that are fractionsofa pound(for
example, 4 ouncesequals 1/4pound). However, in
order to enter food weight inAuto Defrost, you must

specify pounds andtenths of a pound.

If theweight on the food packageis infractions of a

pound,you can use the following tableto convert the
weight to decimals.

Equivalent Weight

OUNCES

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

DECIMAL WEIGHT

.10
.20

.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound

.60
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90

1.00 One Pound

16

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Meat setting

FOOD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Ground Beef,
Bulk

Ground Beef,
Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin
Steak

Stew Beef

Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

RolledRump
Roast

SETTING

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

Removethawedportbns withfork.

Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.

Separate andrearrange.

Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,
Remove thawedportions with fork.

Separate remainder.
Return remainder tooven,

Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

Do notdefrost lessthan lJ4lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.
Do notdefrost lessthan 2oz. patties.

Depresscenter when freezing.
Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placein a microwavablebaking dish.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

LAMB

Cubes for
Stew

Chops
(1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops
(1/2inch thick)

Hot Dogs
Spareribs

Country-style
Ribs

Sausage,
Links

Sausage,
Bulk

Loin Roast,
Boneless

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT
MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

Remove thawedportions with fork.
Retum remainder to oven.

Separate andrearrange.

Separate andrearrange.

Separate andrearrange.

Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

Separate andrearrange.

Removethawedportbns withfork.

Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.
Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

Placein a microwavablebaking dish.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.
Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placein a microwavablebaking dish.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

17

AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)

Poultry setting

FOOD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole
(up to 6 Ibs)

Cu#up

CORNISH
HENS

Whole POULTRY Turn over. Cover warmareas with Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

TURKEY
Breast POULTRY Turn over. Coverwarm areas with Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

(up to 6 Ibs) aluminum foil. Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting

FOOD SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

FISH
Fillets FISH

SETTING

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting breast-
side down). Coverwarmareas with

aluminum foil,

Separate piecesand rearrange.
Turn over. Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil,

aluminum foil. Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.

AT BEEP

Turn over. Separate filletswhen

partially thawed if possible.

Placechicken breast-side upon the

DEFROST PLATE. Finish defrosting by
immersing incold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partially defrosted.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Finishdefrosting by immersing incold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold

water.

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH
Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp
Scallops

18

FISH

FISH Turn over.

FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.

DEFROSTING TIPS

HOLD WARM

•When usingAuto Defrost,the weight to be entered
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weightof the food minus the container).

• Before starting, make sure you have removedany
of the metal twist-tieswhich often come withfrozen

food bags,and replacethem with strings or elastic
bands.

•Open containers such as cartons beforethey are
placed inthe oven.

•Always slit orpierce plasticpouchesor packaging.

• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place itin a
suitable container.

• Slitthe skins,if any,of frozenfood such as
sausage.

• Bend plasticpouchesof food to ensure even
defrosting.

•Always underestimate defrostingtime. Ifdefrosted
food is still icyin the center,return it to the

microwave ovenfor more defrosting.

•The length ofdefrosting time varies accordingto

howsolidly the food is frozen.

•The shape of the package affects how quicklyfood
will defrost.Shallow packages will defrost more

quicklythan a deep block.

• Asfood begins to defrost, separate the pieces.

Separated piecesdefrost moreeasily.

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paperor plastic
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold

steam andjuice close to the foods, which can
cause the outer surface ofthe foods to cook.

•For best results, shape your ground meat intothe
form of a doughnut before freezing. When
defrosting, scrape off thawed meatwhen the beep

sounds and continue defrosting.

•Place foods in ashallow container oron a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• For better results, letfood stand after defrosting.
(For more informationon standing time, seethe

"MicrowaveCooking Tips" section.)

•Turn over food dudng defrosting or standing time.

Break apartand remove food as required.

• Use the DEFROST PLATE providedfor complete

defrosting.

You can safelykeep hot, cooked food warm in your

microwave oven for upto99 minL_es,99 seconds
(about I hour, 40 minutes). Youcan use Hold Warm

byitself,or to automaticallyfollow a cooking cycle.
Example: Tousethe holdwarm.

Touch:

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Display Shows:

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scrollsacross display.

At the end of the hold warm, "COOK END" will

be displayed andfour tones will sound.

To make Hold Warm

automaticallyfollow another cycle:

• While you are touching incooking instructions,

touch Hold Warm before touching START.

•When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear
two tones. "Hold Warm" will come on whilethe oven

continuesto run.

•You can set Hold Warm to follow AL_ODefrost,
Cook, ormulti-cycle cooking.

NOTES:

•Hold Warm operates for upto 99 minutes, 99
seconds.

•Opening the oven doorcancels Hold Warm. Close
the doorand touch Hold Warm, then touch

START ifadditional HoldWarm time isdesired.

•Food cooked covered should becovered during
Hold Warm.

•Pastry items (pies, turnovers,etc.) shouldbe
uncovered during Hold Warm.

•Complete meals keptwarm on a dinnerplate should
be covered dudng Hold Warm.

•Do not use more than one complete Hold Warm
cycle (about I hour,40 minutes). The quality of

some foods will suffer with extended time.

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Using Sensor Cooking

SENSOR COOKING

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SensorCook allows you to cookmost of your favorite

foods without selectingcooking times and power

levels.The oven automaticallydetermines required

cooking time for each food item. When the internal
sensor detects a certainamount of humiditycoming

from thefood, itwill tellthe oven how much longer to

heat.The display willshow the remainingheating

time. For best results by Sensor, following these

recommendations.

• Foodcooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storagetemperature.

• Glass Tray andoutside ofcontainer should be dry
to assure bestcooking results.

• Foodsshould alwaysbe covered looselywith
microwavable plasticwrap, waxed paper or alid.

• Donot open the door or touch the "STOP/clear" key
during the sensing time. When sensingtime is over,

the oven beeps twiceand the remaining cooking
time will appear in the display window. At this time
you can open the door to stir,turnor rearrange the

food.

POTATO (EXAMPLE)

Sensorcook allows you tocook most of your

favorite foodswithout selectingcooking timesand

power levels.

Example: To cook potato.

Touch: Display Shows:

1. Time of day.

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- scrollsacrossdisplay

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and COOK END will display.

MORE/LESS

Byusingthe Moreor Lesskeys allof thesensorcook
andtime cooksettingscan be adjustedtocookfood

for alongeror shortertime.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good Sensor cookingresults.

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

• Neveruse tight-sealingplastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause foodto

overcook.

• Matchthe amount tothe sizeof the container.
Fill containersat leasthalf fullfor best results.

• Besurethe outside ofthe cooking containerand
the inside of the microwave ovenare dry before

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

PressingMorewill add10 secondsof cookingtime
eachtime youpressit.

PressingLesswillsubtract10secondsofcookingtime
eachtime youpressit.

Example: To adjust the cooking time.

Touch:

1

2. 1:0 0

Display Shows:

Time of day.

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