Kenmore 721.68101890 Owner's Manual

OWN ERS MAN UAL

Specifications

Power Source .................................................................................................................................120 V / 60 Hz only

Power Consumption ....................................................................................................................1050 W

Input Current ...................................................................................................................................9.3 A

Output Power .................................................................................................................................700 W (IEC 705 Rating Standard)

Outer Dimensions (W x H x D) .................................................................................................19" x 11" x 12 7/8"

Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................................................................... 11 3/4" x 7 5/8" x 12 1/2"

Cavity Volume ................................................................................................................................0.7 Cu.ft

Net Weight .............................................................................................................................. 26 Ibs

NOTE: This oven is made for use only in the U.S.A.

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Oven Control Panel

Display Window- Shows:
¶U Time of day.
¶U Cooking time.
¶U Cooking power level.

It also functions as a
countdown timer when

cooking.

Quick Touch- Pre-set

timing used for certain food

Clock-

Use to set time of day.

Kitchen Timer

Touch this pad to set the
kitchen timer.

Cook Time-

Used to set cooking time.

Stop/Clear-

Stops the oven and clears all
entries except CLOCK. Once

cooking has begun, however,

CLEAR will function only
after STOP has been

touched.

I

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V

items.

Quick On- Used to set

cooking time quickly and
directly.

Numbers-

m

Used to enter the:
¶UTime of day.

¶UCooking time.
¶UCooking power.
¶UFood weight for defrost.

L

Power-

Used to select

cooking power level.

Start-

Starts the oven.

NOTE: A beep sounds when you touch a key

on the control panel, to indicate that you
have entered a setting.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-

SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

¶U 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.

¶U Do not place any object between the front face

of the oven and the door, or allow cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

¶U Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. Itis

particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
¶U door (bent)
¶U hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

¶U door seals and sealing surfaces.

¶U 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.

WARNING A

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 wonder whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to
reduce the risk of anyone's 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:

¶U the extension cord has the same electrical rating

as the appliance.

¶U the marked rating of the extension cord shall be

equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appliance.

¶U the extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire

cord.

¶U the extension cord does not drape over a

countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.

¶U the electrical cord is dry and not pinched or

crushed in any way.

Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug

NOTE: This oven draws 9.3 ampere electrical current on 120 Volts, 60 Hz.

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Table of Contents

Microwave Oven Use Instructions

°. Specifications ................................................................... 2

°-Oven Control Panel ......................................................... 2

°. Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To

Excessive Microwave Energy ...................................... 3

°.Grounding Instructions .................................................. 3

°.Warranty ........................................................................ 4

°.Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 5

°.Names of Oven Parts and Accessories ................... 6

°.Installation
°.Microwave Utensil Guide

........................................................................... 6

Operating & General Cooking

Instructions

°. Time Of Day ...................................................................... 8

°'Quick On .............................................................................. 8

°.Kitchen Timer 8

°-Quick Touch Cooking ..................................................... 9

°.Child Lock .......................................................................... 9

°.Automatic Defrost ...........................................................10

°-Timed Cooking & Multi Power Cooking ...................11

°.Multi Stage Cooking .......................................................11

°.Special Techniques For Microwave Cooking ......... 12

°-Cleaning .................................................................. 12

Cooking Instructions & Tables
Meat

°. Cooking Meat ....................................................................13

°. Meat Cooking Table ........................................................13

Poultry

°.Cooking Poultry ...............................................................14

°. PoultryCooking Table ....................................................14

Fish & Shellfish

°.Cooking Fish and Shellfish ...................................... 14

°. Fish Cooking Table ..............................15

Vegetable

°. Cooking Vegetables .........................................................15

°.Vegetable Cooking Table .............................................15

Questions And Answers ...................................................17

Before Calling For Service ........................................... 19

Espahol .............................................................................20-28

Warranty

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.

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE MAGNETRON

For five years from the date of purchase, if the magnetron in this Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a

defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE MICROWAVE OVEN TO SEARS
SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

The 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

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Important Safety Instructions

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage
to your oven.

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 oven.

2. Do not allow children to use this oven without

close supervision !

3. Read and follow 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, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. If your oven 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 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 twist-ties 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 in use.

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 it

only 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, if it is not working
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. To avoid improperly cooking some foods:
a) Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby

food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly
cause personal injury.

b) Do not heat small-necked containers, such as

syrup bottles.
c) Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
d) Do not attempt home canning in your

microwave oven.

e) Do not heat whole eggs in the shell, water with oil

or tat, and sealed containers or closed glass jars.

These items may explode.

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.

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 allow the grey film on special microwave

cooking packages to touch the glass turntable. Put
the package on a microwave-safe dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch 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 cause the

turntable to break during use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Names Of Oven Parts And Accessories

See* Through door Painted Cavity

__ Glass Turntable

Your oven comes with the following

accessories.

1 Owner's Manual
1 Glass Turntable.
t Turntable roller rest,

Oven Control:

i

Safety interlock System

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
side for proper ventilation,

NOTE: Do not install your oven over a range,
cooktop, or other heat-producing appiiance. This

oven is not designed for built-in use.

I _C_ Door Release _ _

_- { Button

3. Place the turntable roller in the circle on the oven
floor and then place glass turntable on the top of the

turntable roller rest.

NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven
upside down, Blocking the inlet and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.

Turntable

Roller Rest

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