Kenmore 72168280790, 72168281790 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model No. 721.68280
721.68281
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CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rufes and Operating
instructions before First Use
of this Product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
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WARRANTY ..................................................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4
Precautions To Avoid Poss{b{e Exposure
To Excessive Microwave Energy ................... 3
Grounding Instructions ................................... 3
_mportant Safety Instructions ......................... 4
iNFORMATION ................................................ 5-8
Specifications ................................................ 5
Centro_ Pane{ ................................................. 5
Names of Oven Parts And Accessories .......... 6
hsta_Iation ...................................................... 6
Microwave Utensil Guide ............................... 7
Special 5echr_iques For Microwave Cooking. 1,
Cleaning ........................................................ 8
OPERATION .................................................... 9~17 Fresh Vegetable Chart ................................... t7
Time Of Day .................................................. 9 COOKING ......................................................... 18-20
Quick On ........................................................ 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................... 21~23
Timed Cooking .............................................. 9 Question And Answers .................................. 21
User Choice .................................................. 10 Before Calling For Service ............................ 23
2 Stage Timed Cooking .............................. 11 ESPAI_OL ........................................................ 24-36
Microwave Power Levels .............................. 11
Child Lock ..................................................... 11
Kitchen Timer ............................................... 11
More / Less ................................................... 12
SENSOR QUICK TOUCH
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Sensor Cook .................................................. I2
Sensor Cock Chart ........................................ t3
Set, sot Popcorn ............................................. 14
Sensor Reheat ............................................... 14
Sensor Reheat Chart ..................................... 14
Quick Touch Cook .......................................... 15
Quick Touch Cook Chart ................................ 15
Auto Wefght Defrost ....................................... I6
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 matedal of workmanship, Sears witl repair it
free of charge,
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON
THE MAGNETRON
For five years from the date of purchase, of the
magnetron in this Kenmore microwave oven
fails due to a defect in materia} or workmanship,
Sears will repair it free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER _NTHE UNITED
STATES=
This warranty applies onlywhile this product is
in use in the united states.
This warranty gives you specific tegaJrights,
and you may also have other right which vary
from state to state.
Sears,Roebuck and Co., Dt 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.Ao
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .o.
rJ3o 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
interlock.
LDo 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 Iatches (broken or loosened)
door seals and sealing surfaces.
[LDo not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
[_he oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except property qualified service
personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded! If an etectrica_ short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the e_ectdc 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.
,A 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:
fu the extension cord has the same electrical rating
as the appliance,
.fu the marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appf[ance,
NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at on !20 Volts, 60 Hz.
fu 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 ever accidentally,
fu the electrical cord is dry and not pinched or
crushed in any way.
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Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug
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 I
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 ctoth.
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, tt 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 even, 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
ova n,
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 appIiance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
t2. To avoid improperly cooking some foods:
a) Do not heat any types of baby bottles or
baby food. Uneven heating may occur and
possibty 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 fat, and sealed containers or ctosed 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 outdoor& Do not use this product near
water.
t5. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
16. Do not run the microwave oven empty.
17. Do not tet the cord hang over the edge of a table
or counter,
18. Do not heat glass turntable excess_ely,
Do not cook bacon directly on the glass
turntable,
- Do not atiow 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 gtass 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
turntaMe to break during use,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1500 W
Microwave Output "1000 W
....FreqUency 2450MHz
Rated Current 13 A
Overall Dlmens_ons(WxHxD} 20z,_× I2_ × l:Sl,t
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Oven Cawty Dimenslons(WxHxD) 13,4 × B,_*_ :4 t4_8
Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity ! 1.0 Cu.ft.
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:dEC 705 RATING STANDARD
Specificatio_s subject to change without prior notice,
CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a c_ock and
indicators to te_Iyou time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
2, SENSOR QUICK TOUCH: The ovens sensor
wifl tell the over_ how tong to cook depending on
the amount of humidity it detects from the
quantity of the food in the oven.
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& QUICK ON: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to 9
minutes automaticat!y a_100% power.
4,.AUTO,DEFROST: Meat. poultry, fish. Touch o_
pad to select food type and defro._t food by
weight.
5, USER CHOICE: Touch this pad to change the
oven's default settings for Sound. ¢_ock, scroii
speed LbsiKg choice,
6. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time_ power lever, quantilies, or wefghfs,
7. POWER; Touch thi-spad to so{oct a ceokmg
power teveL
& START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door a_ter oven beg}ns to cook_ retouch
START.
9, QUICK TOUCH COOK: Touch thi_ pad to select
programming food items.
10. MOREfLESS: Touch this pad to adjust cook
food for a tender or shorter time.
11. KITCHEN TIMER: Use the timer of your oven.
12. TIME OF DAY: Touch this pad to enter the time
of day.
13. COOK TIM E: Touch this pad to set a cooking
time,
14. STOPICLEAR: Touch this pad to stop _heoven
or c_ear all entries.
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NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
See_ Through door
Easy-Clean
Painted Cavity
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Safety {ntedock System
NSTALLATION
1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all
packing materials from the shipping carton,
2, Place the oven on a _'evefsurface that provides at
_east 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and rear
sides for prope_' ventilation,
NOTE: Do not install your oven over a range
cooktop, or other heat-producing appliance.
This oven is not designed for built_in use,
You_ oven comes with the following
accessories,
! Owner's Manual
1 G_ass Turntable.
1 Turntable rotle_ rest.
G|ass Tumtabte
Oven Control
Panel
Door Re,ease
Button
Turntable
Roller Rest
3 Place the turntable rot[er rest }n the ci_te on the
oven floor and then pface the glass turntable on the
top of the turntable roller rest,
NOTE: Never place the glass tumtabte in the oven
upside down, B}ocking the inlet and!or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
MmCROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass (Gtass which has been treated for
high intensity heat):
Utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake ptates,
liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls
without metatlic trim,
China:
Bowls, cups, serving p{ates, and platters without
metallic trim.
Plastic:
When pIastic wrap is used as a cover, make sure
that the dish is deep enough so the piastic wrap
does not touch the food, As the food heats, it may
melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the
food, Place the wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of
the dish. Make a vent by lightly turning back one
corner of the plastic wrap. The will altcw excess
steam to escape. Use plastic 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:
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and
paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look at
the manufacturer's labe_ for use of paper products in
the microwave oven.
Metal Utensil:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. AIso avoid metal
skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. Metal utensils
can cause arcing, which is a luminous discharge of
electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave
oven,
Metal Decoration:
MetaFtrimmed or metal-banded dinnerware,
casserole dishes_ etc.
Centura tableware:
The Coming Company recommends you DO NOT
USE Centura tableware or some Corelle closed-
handie cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they
hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use
smalt pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.
Keep ALL aluminum foil at least t inch from the side
wails and door of the oven.
Wood:
Wooden bowls and boards wit! dry out and may split
or crack when you use them in the microwave oven.
Baskets react in the same way,
Tightly Closed Containers or pouches:
Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape
from covered utensils. Tightly closed utensils can
explode.
Utensil Test: Place the empty utensil in the microwave oven.
Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the utensil,
Microwave on Hi Power for ! minute.
[fthe utensiI is warm to touch at the end of this time, you should not use it for microwave
cooking.
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Browr_ Paper:
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too
much heat and cou{d burn.
Metal Twist Ties:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and can cause a fire,
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