Kenmore 721.63669, 721.63663, 721.63664, 721.63662 Owner's Manual

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ULTRA WAVETMMicrowave Hood

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721.63662 / 721.63663

721.63664 / 721.63669

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3828W5A2894 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com

Table of

Microwave Hood

Contents

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

Sears Service .................................................. 3

Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven .............................................. 7

How your kenmore ULTRA WAVE TM

microwave hood combination works ............... 7

Radio interference .......................................... 7

Testing your microwave oven ......................... 8

Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 8

Operating safety precautions .......................... 8

Electrical connection ...................................... 8

Microwave oven features ............................... 9

Control panel features ................................... 10

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

Audible Signals ............................................. 12

Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 12

Clock ............................................................. 12

Child Lock ..................................................... 12

Timer ............................................................. 13

Cooktop Light ................................................ 14

Exhaust Fan .................................................. 14

Add Minute .................................................... 14

Timed Cooking .............................................. 15

Multi-stage Cooking ...................................... 15

Microwave Power Levels .............................. 16

Auto Defrost .................................................. 17

Auto defrost table .......................................... 18

Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 19

Defrosting tips .............................................. 20

Hold Warm .................................................... 20

Sure Simmer ................................................. 21

Using Sensor Cooking .................................. 22

Sensor Cooking ............................................ 22

Potato (Example) .......................................... 22

More/Less ..................................................... 22

Sensor Cooking Table .................................. 23

Auto Cook, Auto Reheat ............................... 24

Auto Cook Table, Auto Reheat Table ........... 25

Soften, Soften Table ..................................... 26

Melt, Melt Table ............................................ 26

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 27

Caring for the filters ....................................... 28

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights .........29

Microwave Cooking Tips ............................... 31

Questions and Answers ................................ 33

Troubleshooting ............................................. 34

Service ............................................. Back cover

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Combination

Warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to

a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will
repair itfree of charge.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE
MAGNETRON

For five years from the date ofpurchase, if the

magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood
Combination fails due to a defect in material or

workmanship, Sears will repair itfree of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to

Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for
private household purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY
SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME _

This warranty applies only while this product is in
use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call:

1-800-4-MY-HOME _
(1-800-469-4663)

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete model

number and serial number. You can find this
informationon the model and serial number
label/plate at the upper side of cavity front inyour

Microwave oven. Also, record the other information
shown below.

Model Number
Serial Number

Purchase Date

Sears Service

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase.

Your new Kenmore ®product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.

But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.

That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle
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Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists

[_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months

Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed

[_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request- no extra charge

Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home
repair, plus convenient repair scheduling

[_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations
[_ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality
parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of
your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-

6655.
Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U.S.A. call

1-800-4-MY-HOME ®

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.

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

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

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow immediately instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow instructions.

Atl safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before using the

microwave oven.

• Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.

• The microwave oven must be grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found

at the end of this section.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the provided installation
instructions.

Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - are able to explode and

should not be heated in the microwave oven.

• Use the microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use

corrosive chemicals or vapors in the
microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.

• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
propedy, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Themicrowaveoven shouldbeservicedonlyby

qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callanauthorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.

•Seedoorsurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe "Caring
forYour MicrowaveOven"section.

•Toreducetheriskof fire intheoven cavity:

- Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhen paper,plastic,or other

combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidetheoven to
facilitatecooking.

- Removewiretwist-tiesfrompaperorplasticbags
beforeplacingbagsinoven.

- Ifmaterialsinsidethe ovenignite,keepoven door

dosed, tam ovenoff,and disconnectthebower
cord,or shutoff boweratthefuseorcircuitbreaker

panel.

- Donot usethe cavityforstoragepurposes.Donot
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfood in

thecavitywhen notinuse.

•Suitablefor useabove bothgasandelectriccooking
equipment.

•Intendedto beused aboverangeswithmaximum
widthof36 inches(91cm).

•CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently- Greaseshould
notbe allowedto accumulateon hoodor filter.

•Whenflamingfoodsunderthe hood,tum thefanon.

•Usecarewhen cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,suchas lye-basedoven

cleaners,maydamagethefilter.

•Oversizedfoodsor oversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbe insertedinthe microwaveovenasthey may

createafireor riskof electricshock.

•Donot dean with metalscouringpads.Piecescan
burnoffthe padandtouchelectricalpartsinvolvinga

riskofelectricshock.

• Do not store anything directly on topof the
microwave oven when the microwave oven isin

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 injury to persons.

1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

3) Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

4) After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time before

removing the container.

5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the

door open since open - door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Electrical

requirements

Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is

particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. Do not remove ground

prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit,

grounding reduces the 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.

• For a permanently connected appliance:

The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring

system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the

equipment grounding terminal or lead
on the microwave oven.

Gettingto Know Your

MicrowaveOven

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 informationbefore you use your oven.

HOW YOUR KENMORE ULTRA WAVE TM MICROWAVE
HOOD COMBINATION WORKS

Microwave energy is not hot. It causesfood to make
itsown heat, and it'sthis heatthat cooks the food.
Microwavesare like"iV waves, radio waves, or

lightwaves. You cannot see them, but you can see

what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces

microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven

where they contact food as itturns on the turntable.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor G_asstray

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets

microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and

are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and

plasticswithout heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so

food does not absorb the energy.

ULTRA WAVE TM Inverter Microwave System
ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System gives

you better microwave cooking performance for
defrosting, cooking and reheating foods quickly

and uniformly.

The ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System

is proven technology that delivers a constant
stream of microwave power - true high, medium,

and low power.

Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH
power only. To achieve a 70% power level in a

conventional microwave oven, the oven operates

70% of the time at HIGH power and 30% of the

time OFF.

TheULTRAWAVETM InverterMicrowaveSystem
deliverspowercontinuously,todefrostmoreevenlyand

minimizeovercookingoffoodandmessyfoodspatters.

Sensor Cooking

The ULTRAWAVETM InverterMicrowaveSystemfea-
turesSensorCookingfunctions.A humiditysensorin
theoven cavitydetectsmoistureand humidityemitted
fromfoodas itheats.The sensoradjustscookingtimes
to varioustypesand amountsoffood. Sensorcooking
takesthe guessworkoutof microwavecooking.

For the best cooking results

•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is

cooking.

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being
cooked about halfway through the cooking time
for all recipes. This will help make sure the food
is evenly cooked.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

Radio interference

Usingyour microwaveoven may causeinterference • Movingthereceiverawayfrom themicrowaveoven.

to your radio,TV, or similar equipment.Whenthereis • Plugging the microwaveoven into a differentoutlet

interference,youcan reduceitor removeitby: so thatthe microwaveoven and receiverare on

•Cleaning the doorand sealingsurfacesoftheoven. differentbranch circuits.

•Adjusting the receivingantenna ofthe radioor
television.

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Testing your microwave oven

glasscontainerintheoven.Closethe door. Whenthe timeisup,thewatershouldbe heated.

I To testtheovenputabout 1cupofcold waterina Makesureitlatches.Cookat 100%bowerfor 1minute.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To
test a dish for safe use, putit into the oven with a
cup of water besideit.Cook at 100% cook power
for one minute.If the dish gets hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic
dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy,

Operating safety precautions

• Never lean onthe door or allow a child to swing
on it whenthe door is open.

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

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

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

• Do not start a microwave oven when it isempty.

Product life may be shortened. Ifyou practice
programming the oven, put a container ofwater in

the oven. It is normalfor the oven door to look
wavy after the oven hasbeen running for a while.

• Do not try to melt paraffinwax in the oven.

Paraffin wax will notmelt ina microwave oven
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

• Do not operate the microwave oven unlessthe
glass turntable is securelyin placeand can move
freely. The turntable can move in eitherdirection.

Make sure the turntable iscorrect-side up in the

oven. Handle your turntable with care when

removing it from the ovento avoid possibly
breaking it.Ifyour turntable cracks or breaks,

contact your dealer for a replacement.

• When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottommust be atleast 3/16 inchabovethe

turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the

browningdish.

• Never cook or reheat awhole egg inside the

becoming too hotto handle and slowing cooking
times. Cooking inmetal containers not designed for
microwave use could damage the oven, as could
containerswith hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining,
staples, metallicglaze or trim).

shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare
cases, poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a
standing time of one minute before cutting into

them.

•For best 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 noiseduringor after
heating or when adding ingredients (coffee
granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.

•Microwaves may not reach thecenter ofa roast.
The heat spreads to the center from the outer,
cooked areasjust as inregularoven cooking. This
isone of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
while after cooking,or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.

•Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
utensilsare not suitable and itisdifficult to

maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

•Do not overcook potatoes. At the end ofthe
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightlyfirm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.

Electrical connection

If your electric power line or outletvoltage is
less than 110volts, cooking times may be longer.

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Have a qualified electrician checkyour electrical
system.

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:

1. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
Guide Label

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

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The glass tray moves in both directions to help cook food more
evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass

tray in place.

To Install:

1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

2. Place the glass tray on the support.
Fit the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom

between the rollers of the hub. The rollers on the support
should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge.

4. Vent Grille

5. Glass tray. The glass tray moves food as it
cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the
oven during operation for best cooking results.

6. Cooktop Light

7. Grease Filter. See "Caring for the filters"
section.

8. Control Panel. Touch the buttons on this panel

to perform all functions.

9. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the

same time.

1. Glass tray

2. Support

3. Hub

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 Button. The following is a list of all the
Command and Number Buttons located on the control panel. For more information on these
features, see the "Using your microwave oven" section.

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1. Display. The display includes a clock and
indicatorsto tellyou time of day, cooking time

settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and
cooking functions selected.

2. Popcorn. Touch this button 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.

3. Potato. Touch this button to cook potatoes
without entering a cook time or power.

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4. Vegetable. Touch this button to cook without
entering a cook time or power.

5. Frozen Entree. Touch this button to cook a 10-
to 21- ounce frozen entree without entering a

cook time or power.

6. Auto Cook. Touch this button to cook
microwavable foods without entering a cook

time or power.

7.AutoReheat.Touchthisbuttontoreheat
microwavablefoodswithoutenteringacook

timeorpower.

8.SureSimmer.Touchthispadtosimmersoups,
casseroles,stews,andotherliquidfoods.

9. Auto Defrost. Touch this button followed by

Number Buttons to thaw frozen meat by weight.

18. Cook Time. Touch this button followed by
Number Buttons to set a cooking time.

19. Power. Touch this button after the cook time
has been set, followed by a Number Button to

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

higher the microwave power or "cooking

speed."

10. Soften. Touch this button to soften ice cream,
cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.

11. Melt. Touch this button to melt chocolate,
cheese, butter, or marshmallows.

12. Hold Warm. Touch this button to keep hot,
cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up

to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Hold Warm can be

used by itself, or it can automatically follow a

cooking cycle.

13. Add Minute. Touch this button to cook for 1

minute at 100% cook power, or to add extra
minutes at the set cook power to your cooking

cycle.

14. More. Touch this button to add 10 seconds of
cook time each time you press it.

15. Less. Touch this button to subtract 10 seconds
of cook time each time you press it.

16. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time of
day.

20. Number Buttons. Touch number buttons to
enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities,
weights, or food categories.

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

cook, retouch START.

22. STOP/Clear. Touch this button to erase an

incorrect command, cancel a program during

cooking, or to clear the Display.

23. Fan (_) On/Off. Touch this button to turn the
fan on or off.

24. Fan (_) 5-Speed. Touch this button to
choose one of 5 fan speeds.

25. Light (_,). Touch this button 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.

17. Timer. Touch this button to change the oven's
default settings for Kitchen Timer, Light Timer

SET or CLEAR.

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