Kenmore 721.66993800 Owner's Manual
Microwave Oven
Horno de Microondas
Model/Modelo 721.66993
®
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Part No. MFL40407601 www.sears.com
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 2
SAFETY ............................................................................. 3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ........................................... 3
Grounding Instructions .......................................................... 3
Electronic Interference ........................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 4, 5
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .................. 6-9
Specifications ........................................................................ 6
Installation ............................................................................. 6
Parts and Accessories .......................................................... 7
Control Panel Features ......................................................... 7
Cookware Guide ................................................................... 8
Tips for Microwave Cooking .................................................. 9
Cleaning ................................................................................ 9
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................................. 10-17
Clock/Kitchen Timer/Child Lock/Add 30 Seconds ................ 10
More & Less Functions/Timed Cooking/
Multistage Cooking .............................................................. 11
Microwave Power Levels .................................................... 12
Quick Touch Cooking .......................................................... 13
Reheat .................................................................................. 14
Auto Defrost/Auto Defrost Table ......................................... 15
Cooking Tips ................................................................. 16, 17
USING THE PIZZA OVEN .............................................. 17, 18
Cooking with Auto Pizza ..................................................... 17
Cooking with the Bake Feature ........................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 19-21
Questions and Answers ................................................ 19, 20
Before Calling for Service ................................................... 21
Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement ...................................... 21
MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ............................ 42
One-YearLimited Warranty
When installed,operated and maintainedaccordingtoallinstructions
suppliedwith the product, ifthisappliancefailsdue to adefect in material
orworkmanshipwithin oneyear fromthe dateof purchase,call
1-800-4-MY-HOMP_to arrange for free repair.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship.
Sears will NOTpay for:
1. Expendableitemsthat canwear outfrom normaluse, includingbut not
limitedto filters, belts,lightbulbs,and bags.
2.Aservicetechniciantoinstructthe user in correctproduct installation,
operation,or maintenance.
3.Aservicetechniciantocleanor maintainthis product.
4. Damageto or failureofthis product if it is not installed,operated,or
maintainedaccordingto all instructionssuppliedwiththe product.
5. Damageto or failureofthis product resultingfrom accident,abuse,
misuse,or use for other thanits intendedpurpose.
6. Damageto or failureofthis product caused by the useof detergents,
cleaners,chemicals, or utensilsother than those recommendedin all
instructionssuppliedwith the product.
7. Damageto or failureofpartsor systems resultingfrom unauthorized
modificationsmadetothis product.
Disclaimerof impliedwarranties, limitationof remedies
Customer'ssole and exclusiveremedyunderthis limitedwarrantyshallbe
productrepairas provided herein. Impliedwarranties,includingwarranties
of merchantabilityorfitness for a particularpurpose,are limitedto oneyear
or the shortest periodallowedby law.Searsshall not be liablefor incidental
or consequentialdamages.Somestates and provincesdo notallow the
exclusionor limitationof incidental or consequentialdamagesor limitations
on the durationofimpliedwarrantiesof merchantabilityorfitness,so these
exclusionsor limitations may notapply to you.
Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhile this applianceis used in the United States
andCanada.
Thiswarrantygives youspecific legal rights,and you mayalso haveother
rightswhich varyfromstate to state.
Sears,Roebuck and Co., Dept.81TWA,Hoffman Estates, IL60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, CanadaM5B 2B8
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
=DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door
open, since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
-- door (bent),
-- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
-- door seals and sealing surfaces.
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
WARNING
if you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if
you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are
not certain whether the appliance is properly grounded.
,,DO NOT place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
,,THE OVEN should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. Insert the plug into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk
of anyone tripping 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.
NOTE: This oven draws 12.5 amperes at 120 volts, 60 hz.
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.
ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV, phone, or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV, phone, or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.
A_ WARNING -- To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all the instructions before using your microwave oven.
2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close
supervision!
3. Read andfollow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 3.
4. Do not tamper 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 is open.
5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door,
use only mild, nonabrasivesoaps or detergents and asponge
or soft cloth.
6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have itthoroughly checked
by a qualified service technician before using it again.
7. To avoid a fire hazard:
a) Do not severely overcook foods. It can 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
oven because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause
the oven to turn ON.
e) Do not use wire twist4ies in the oven. Be sure to remove
them before placing 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 inuse.
8. If a 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.
10. install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
11. To avoid electric shock:
a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect itonly to a
properly grounded outlet. (See the Grounding Instructions on
page 3.)
b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, ifit is notworking properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
e) This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel.
12. Liquidssuch 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 THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reducethe risk of injury
to 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 into
the 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.
13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when
you are cooking.
14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven
outdoors. Do not use this product near water.
- For example, near a kitchen sink, in awet basement, near a
swimming pool or similar location.
15. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
16. Do not run the microwave oven empty.
17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
18. Do not heat glass turntable excessively.
- Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.
- Do not allowthe gray film on special microwave cooking
packages to touch the glass turntable. Putthe package on a
microwave-safe dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 in. (.5 cm) above the glass
turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, you could
break the glass turntable.
19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable.
Chips or scratches may causethe turntable to break during use.
20. Some items (such as whole eggs and sealed containers, for
example, closed glassjars) are able to explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
21. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not intendedfor industrial or laboratory use.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS!
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
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followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using your pizza oven.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord,
plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts or cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to nearest
authorized service center for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause hazards.
8. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let the
cord bang over the edge of table or counter, as it could be
pulled off.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not use on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
11. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
12. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not
be inserted intothis appliance, as they may create a fire or
electrical hazard.
13. A fire may occur ifthis oven iscovered or touching
flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls,
etc. when in operation.
14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when this appliance is
plugged in.
15. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break
off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of
electrical shock.
16. Do not use paper products when operated in
pizza oven mode.
17. Do not store any materials other than the manufacturer's
recommended accessories in this oven when not in use.
18. Do not cover racks, tray, or any other part of the oven with
aluminum foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
19. Extreme caution must heused when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other liquids.
20. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn controls to OFF then remove
plug from wall outlet.
21. Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of
hot grease.
22. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers
constructed of other than metal or glass.
23. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven:
paper, cardboard, or plastic.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS!
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz
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Consumption Pizza Oven 1,400 W
Power Output Pizza Oven 1,400 w
Frequency 2,450 MHz
Rated Current Pizza Oven 12.5 A
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) 19W1d' x 15W' x 171/4'' (51 x 39 x 44 cm)
Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D) 141/ld' x 87/8"x 131/4"137x 23 x 34 cm)
Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.1 Cu. Ft.
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
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INSTALLATION
Carefully remove your Kenmore microwave oven from the
shipping carton. Be sure to remove all packing materials from
the oven cavity and pizza cavity before use.
A. Circuits
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20-amp
circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should
be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.
B. Placement of the Oven
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen,
family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven
on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially
designed microwave oven cart at least 39.4 in. (100 cm) from
the floor. Do NOT place your microwave oven over a range,
cooktop, or other heat-producing appliances. Free airflow
around the oven is important. Allow at least 4 in. (10 cm)
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper
ventilation.
C. Turntable Installation
Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the oven floor
and then place the glass turntable on the turntable roller rest.
NOTES:
• Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down.
Blocking the air inlet and/or outlet openings can damage
the oven.
• Never operate the oven without the turntable in place.
D. Pizza Oven Pan
Place the pizza oven pan in the pizza drawer.
NOTE:
• Never operate the pizza oven without the pizza oven pan
in place.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
4"
(10 cr
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
See-Through Door
Easy=Clean
Oven Cavity
Oven
Control
Panel
Your oven includes the following accessories:
1 Use and Care Guide
1 Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest
1 Pizza Oven Pan
Glass Turntable_
Turntable Roller Rest _
Safety interlock System
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
5
8 9 I
Cook
Time
OVEN CONTROLS
Pizza Oven Drawer
1. DISPLAY.The Displayincludes aclock and indicators to tell you time of day,
2. QUICK TOUCH COOKING. These pads allow you to cook most of your
3. AUTO DEFROST.Touch this pad to automatically defrostfrozen meat, poultry,
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch number padsto enter cooking times, cook powers,
5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
6. STOP/PRESS TO CANCEL. Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries.
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7. CLOCK. Touch thispad to enter the time of day.
8. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as
9. POWER. Touchthis pad to setthe cooking power level.
10. CHILD LOCK. Touch and hold the 0 pad for 3 seconds to activate this feature.
11. MORE. Touch this pad to add 10seconds of cooking time each
12. LESS. Touchthis pad to subtractten seconds ofcooking time each
13. START/ADD 30 SECONDS. Touch this pad to start allentries. If no other
14. AUTO PIZZA. Touch this padto automatically bake fresh or frozen pizza.
15. BAKE. Touchthis pad to select a temperature to bakeselected food items.
cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.
favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels.
or fish, according to weight, upto 6.0 Ibs.
quantities, weights, or food categories.
a kitchen timer.
Touch and hold the 0 pad for 3 seconds again to deactivate this feature.
time it is pressed.
time it is pressed.
settings have been made, touch this pad to cook at 100% power for 30
seconds. Press again to addtime in 30 second increments, up to 9 minutes
and 59 seconds. Cooking will start immediately.