Kenmore 72166092500 Owner’s Manual

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.

NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hzo

• 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.

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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.

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.

SAVE THESE

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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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

Safety _nterlock System Oven Cont_t

CONTROL PANEL

Partel

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Rack

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MICRO. The feature will allow you to cook food
with microwave function.

2.

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).

9_

GRILL. Th_s feature will allow you to brown and

crisp food quickly,

10.

AUTO GRILL. Touch these pads to aliow you to cook
most of your favorite food easity with grill function.

11.

BREAD DEFROST. Touch this pad to de!_rost
frozen bread_

12.

EXPRESS DEFROST. This pad provides you withthe
quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound of frozen:food.

13,

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

t4.

POWER, Touch thispad to set a cooking power,

15.

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.

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.

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.

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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