Kenmore 721.66092 Use And Care Manual
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C OWAVE OVE
Use and Care Guide
HORNO ICROONDAS
ManuaJde Uso y Cuidado
Models/Modetos 721.66092
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.
P/NO.: 3828W5A8254 www,sears.com
WARRANTY ......................................................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................ 3=4
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure
To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3
Grounding instructions ........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-8
Specifications ...................................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Parts And Accessories ........................................ 6
Control Panel ......... i............................................ 6
Cookware Guide ................................................. 7
Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 8
Cleaning .............................................................. 8
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 9-18
Clock ................................................................... 9
Child Lock ........................................................... 9
Add Minute ......................................................... 9
Quick Touch Cooking ....................................... 10
Quick Touch Cooking Table .............................. 10
Auto Grill Cooking ............................................. 11
Auto Grill Cooking Table .................................... 11
Micro Cooking ................................................... 12
Multi _Stage Cooking ....................................... 12
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 13
Grill Cooking ..................................................... 13
Grill Modes Cooking Table ............................... 13
Combi. Cooking ................................................ 14
Combi. Modes Time Table ................................ 14
Combi. Modes Cooking Table ........................... 14
Cooking Tips ................................................ 15-16
Melt ................................................................... 17
Melt Table ......................................................... 17
Soften ............................................................... 17
Soften Table ..................................................... 17
Auto Defrost ..................................................... 18
Express Defrost ................................................ 19
Bread Defrost ................................................... 19
Auto Defrost Table ........................................... 19
TROU BLE SHOOTING .................................. 20-22
Questions And Answers .............................. 20-21
Before Calling For Service ................................ 22
Master Protection Agreements ......................... 45
Service Numbers ................................. Back cover
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.
FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
ON MAGNETRON
For the second through the fifth year from the date
of purchase,if the magnetron in this oven fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will
supply a new magnetron,free of charge.Safety
regulations,however,require the magnetron to be
installed by Sears,and you must pay the labor cost
of installation,
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty service, return the microwave to
your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the
United States. For the location of your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center, call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty is void if microwave is used for other
than private household purposes.
This warranty applies only white this product is
in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may atso have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dt817WA,
Hoffman Estates, |L. 60179 U.S.A.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ..°
o Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy, ntis important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlock.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, It is particularly important that the oven door dose
properly and that there is no damage to the:
- door (bent)
- hinges and latches (broken or loose)
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
o Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or al!ow 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.
Ak WARNING
if you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Ser,]ice Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or
if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded,
This apptiance has a short power suppty cord to reduce the risk of anyone's trippin9 over or becoming entangled
in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful,
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.
• 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.
NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hzo
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iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below witl teil you how to use your microwave even to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.
excessive microwave energy:
1, Read aHthe instructions before using your microwave
OveR.
2. Do not altow children to use this oven without close
supervision!
3, Read and folfow the specie PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 3.
4. Do not f_mper with the built - in safety switches on the
oven door! The oven has several built-in safety switches to
make sure the power is off when the door isopen.
5.When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
6. Ifyour even is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly
checked by a qualified service technician before using it
again.
7,To avoid a fire hazard:
a} Do not severely evercook foods, itcan cause a fire in
the oven.
b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven.
They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may
ignite.
c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could cause a
fire.
d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.)
in the even, because if lightning strikes the power lines,
it may cause the oven to rum ON.
e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to
remove lhembefore plating the item in the oven.
f} Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
8. Ira fire should start:
a) Keep the oven door closed,
b) Turn the oven off,
c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel
9.Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This
microwave is made for household use only.
t0. Install orlocate this appliance in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
1!. To avoid electric shock:
a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only to
a property grounded outlet. (See theGrounding
instructions on page 3,)
b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if itis not working properly, or if ithas
been damaged or dropped.
SAVE THESE
c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
d} Keep the cord away _rom heated surfaces.
e) This appliance should be serviced oniy byqualified
service personnel.
12, Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are ableto be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boilingdue 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 the
container is dis_Jrbed or when a spoon or other utensil is
inserted into the liquid. To reduce the risk of injury to
persons;
1) Do notoverheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both beforeand halfway through heating it.
3) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container once heating has begun.
4) Do notuse 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.
13. Keep the gtass tray and the turntable roller rest in the
oven when youare cooking.
14, Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven
outdoors. Do not use this product nearwater.
- for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or similar location.
15. Do notcover or block any openings inthe oven.
16, Do notrun the microwave oven empty.
!7, Do not lettile cord hang over the edge era tabie or
counter.
!8, Do not heat giass turntable excessively.
- De notcook bacon directly onthe glass tumtabie.
- Do not allow the greyfilm on special microwave cooking
packages to touch the glass turntable.Put thepackage
on a microwave-safe dish.
-Keep a browning dish at least 3_ inch above the glass
turntable. Ifyou use tile browning dish incorrectly,you
could break the glass turntable.
19, Be careful not to chip orscratch the edges of the
turntable,Chips orscratches may cause the turntable to
break during use,
2{), Some produce such as whote eggs and sealed containers
for example, dosed g_assjars are able to explodeand
should not be heated inthisoven.
INSTRUCTIONS!
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SPECiFiCATiONS
...P.o.wer.Su..p..p.!y"......................................................... t20 v AC, 60 H_
.,R.a!ed...Po,_2r.Con..s.u..mp!!o.n............................... 1,3O0w
.MicrowaveO_!p_!................................................. *900w
Grill Output 1000 W
Rated Current 11.3 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 20"x t 9l/8" x 167!_6"
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 13"x 8" x 143/le"
Capacity of Oven Cavity 0.9 Cu, Ft.
*lEO 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATmON
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.
NOTE: Do not install your mic_owave oven over a
range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliances.
This oven is not designed for Buittqn use,
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 andlor outlet
openings can damage the oven.
NOTE: Never use glass turntable without using
the roller assembly in place.
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
See-Through Door Easy-Clean
Oven Cavibj
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Safety _nterlock System Oven Cont_t
Partel
CONTROL PANEL
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Your oven comes with the following accesso¢ies:
I Use and Care Guide
I G_ass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest
t Rack
G_ass Turntab|e
Rack
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MICRO. The feature will allow you to cook food
with microwave function.
QUICK TOUCH COOKtNGo These pads aifow you to
cook most of your favorite foods without having to
select cooking times and power levels.
3, AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting
method i'o_frozen meat, poultnj and fish up to 6.0 tbs.
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch: Number Pads to enter
cooking time, power level, q_anfities, or weights.
5, 8OFTEN. Touch this pad to soften ice cream,
cream cheese, butter or fro=en juice.
6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time d day.
7, STOPICLEAR, Touch this pad to stop the oven:
or stop entries_
8. COMBI.This feature will allow yo_ to cook food
with microwave and grill function at the same time
(o_ alternately).
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10.
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12.
13,
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15.
GRILL. Th_s feature will allow you to brown and
crisp food quickly,
AUTO GRILL. Touch these pads to aliow you to cook
most of your favorite food easity with grill function.
BREAD DEFROST. Touch this pad to de!_rost
frozen bread_
EXPRESS DEFROST. This pad provides you withthe
quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound of frozen:food.
MELT. Touch this pad to melt chocoiate, cheese,
butter, or marshmallows.
POWER, Touch thispad to set a cooking power,
ADD MINUTE. Touch th_s pad to cook at t00% cook
power for I minute to gg minute 5;) seconds_
START. Tou_h th_s pad to start all entries (except the
QuiCk Touch Sensor, Express Defrost, Auto Cook
and Add Minute function which start automa_calty)
and to turn Child Lock on or off,
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COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic c_kware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test c_ookware
before {_sing, follow these steps;
I. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and p_ace it in the oven beside the cookware.
3o Microwave on t00% power for t minute, If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking°
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass
oGlass treated for use in high-intensity heat
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroies, and bowls
without metallic trim.
China
, Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters wi_out
metalIic trim can be used in your oven.
Plas_ic
, When using plastic wrap: as a cover, make sure [hat
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does net
trench the food. As the food heats,, it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap toL_ches the food.
oPiece plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of
the dish.
, Ven_ by turning back one comer of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.
- Use plas_c 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 p_.ates with no metal!ic t:rim or
design can be u_sed in your oven.
* Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any
paper product in the microwave oven.
When popping prepac4<aged popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not {:ouch
the oven walls.
Fold each end of the bag in half toward
the center top of the bag.
Metal Utensil
oMetal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid meta_ skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.
- Metal utensi}s can cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electdc current. Arcing can damage,
your microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
oDo no_ use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
Centura TM Tableware
, The Coming Company recommends that you
do not use Centura tableware and some Coret_e TM
closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
- Do not: use large sheets of aluminum foil because
they hinder cookir_g and may cause arcingoYou may
use smati pieces of foif to shield poultry legs and
wings.
- Keep all aluminum foil at least t inch from the walls
and door of the oven.
Wood
Wooden bowts, boards, and baskets wi!_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
* Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and coutd bum.
Metal Twist Ties
- Always remove metal twist ties as they can become
hot and cause a fire.
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