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Contents

Warranty ........................................................... 2

Sears Service .................................................. 3

Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven .............................................. 7

How your microwave oven works ................... 7

Radio interference .......................................... 7

For the best cooking results ........................... 7

Testing your microwave oven ......................... 7

Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 8

Operating safety precautions .......................... 8

Electrical connection ...................................... 8

Microwave oven features ............................... 9

Control panel features ................................... 10

Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 12

Audible Signals ............................................. 12

Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 12

Clock ............................................................. 12

Child Lock ..................................................... 12

Timer ............................................................. 13

Cooktop Light ................................................ 13

Time Defrost ................................................. 13

Exhaust Fan .................................................. 13

Add Minute .................................................... 14

Timed Cooking .............................................. 14

Multi-stage Cooking ...................................... 14

Microwave Power Levels .............................. 15

Auto Defrost .................................................. 16

Operating Tips .............................................. 16

Auto defrost table .......................................... 17

Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 18

Defrosting tips .............................................. 19

Using Quick Touch ........................................ 20

Auto Cook ..................................................... 21

Cooking guide for Auto Cook ........................ 21

Auto Reheat .................................................. 22

Cooking guide for Auto Reheat ..................... 22

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 23

Caring for the filters ................................ 24-25

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ...25-26

Microwave Cooking Tips ......................... 27~28

Questions and Answers ................................ 29

Troubleshooting ....................................... 30~31

Service ............................................. Back cover

Combination

Warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination 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, ifthe
magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood

Combination fails due to a defect in material or

workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.

The above warranty coverage applies only to
Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for

private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY

SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME _

This 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

For service call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME _

(1-800-469-4663)

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete model
number and serial number. You can find this

information on the model and serial number
label/plate at the upper side of cavity front in your

Microwave oven. Also, record the other information
shown below.

Model Number
Serial Number

Purchase Date

Sears Service

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase.

Your new Kenmore '_'product is designed and manufactured for years of dependaMe operation.
But HkeaHproducts, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle
and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement aUsoheUpsextend the Hfeof your new product. Here's
what's incDded in the Agreement:

Expert service by our 12,000 professionaU repair spedaHsts
Unlircited service and no charge for parts and Uaboron aH covered repairs
"No-tercon" guarantee - repUacement of your covered product if four or more product failures

occur within tweUvemonths

Product replacercent if your covered product can't be fixed
1_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge
1_ Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring irchome

repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
1_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations

RentaJ reircbursercent if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service,
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online,

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4,5 million quality
parts and accessories, That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of
your new purchase for years to come, Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some tircitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additionaJ information call 1-800-827-

6655.
Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U,S,A, call

1-800-4-MY-HOME _

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow immediately instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.

• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.

• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.

See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
at the end of this section.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation

instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,

closed glass jars - are able to explode and
should not be heated in the microwave oven.

• Use the microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use

corrosive chemicals or vapors in the
microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.

• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Themicrowaveovenshouldbe servicedonlyby • Donotstoreanythingdirectlyon top of the
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized
servicecompanyforexamination,repair,or
adjustment.

•See doorsurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe "Caring
forYour MicrowaveOven"section.

•To reducetheriskof fire in theovencavity:

- Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhen paper, plastic,orother

combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidetheovento
facilitatecooking.

- Removewire twist-tiesfrompaperor plasticbags
beforeplacingbagsinoven.

- If materialsinsidethe ovenignite,keepovendoor

closed,turnoven off,anddisconnectthe power
cord, orshutoffpower at the fuseor circuitbreaker

panel.

- Donotusethecavityforstoragepurposes.Do not
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfood in

the cavitywhennotin use.

•Suitableforuseabovebothgas and electriccooking
equipment.

• Intendedto be usedaboverangeswithmaximum
widthof36 inches(91cm).

•CleanVentilatingHoods Frequently-Greaseshould
notbe allowedtoaccumulateon hoodor filter.

•Whenflamingfoods underthe hood,turnthe fanon.

• Usecarewhen cleaningthevent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,suchaslye-basedoven
cleaners,maydamagethe filter.

•Oversizedfoodsoroversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbe insertedin themicrowaveovenastheymay

createa fireor riskofelectricshock.

• Donot cleanwithmetalscouringpads.Piecescan
burn offthepadandtouchelectricalpartsinvolvinga

riskof electricshock.

microwaveovenwhenthe microwaveovenis in
operation.

• Do notcoverorblockany openingson the
microwaveoven.

• Do notstorethismicrowaveovenoutdoors.Do not
usethemicrowaveovennearwater- forexample,

neara kitchensink,in awetbasement,neara
swimmingpool,or similarlocation.

• Do notimmersecordor plugin water.

•Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.

• Do notletcordhangover edgeof tableor counter.

• Do notmountovera sink.

• Do notcover racksor anyotherpartoftheovenwith
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingoftheoven.

•Liquids such 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 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 before and halfwaythrough

heating it.

3) Donot use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

4) After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before

removing the container.

5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe

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,

(b) Do not place any object between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces,

Electrical

requirements

Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

(c)

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:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Do not remove ground

prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric

shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is

equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the

grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt

exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.

• For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected

to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding

conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the

equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.

Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you

use your oven.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave ovens are safe. Microwaveenergy is not hot. It
causes food to make its own heat, and it's thisheat that cooks

the food.
Microwaves are likeTV waves,radio waves, or lightwaves. You

cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The

microwaves move intothe oven wherethey contact food as it
turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through

the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics

without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not
absorb the energy.

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Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio,TV, or similar equipment. Whenthere is
interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branchcircuits.

For the best cooking results

• Always cook food for theshortest cooking time recommended. Checkto see how the food is cooking. If
needed,touch Add Minute while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Using
add minute" section).

• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfwaythrough the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.

• If you do not have a cover for a dish, usewax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic
wrap. Rememberto turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

Testing your microwave oven

latches. Cook at 100% power for 1 minute. When the time is up,the water should be heated.

I To test the oven put about 1cup of cold water in a glass containerin the oven. Close the door. Make sure it

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or coolevare before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook at 100%cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it.

Some dishes (melamine,some ceramicdinnerware, etc.)absorb microwave energy, becoming too hotto
handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed formicrowave usecould damage

the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining,staples, metallic glaze or trim).

Operating safety precautions

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on itwhen the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heatcontainers,but the heat from the food can make the
container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in theoven.

• Do not dry flowers, fruit,herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.

• Do not start a microwave oven when itis empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming
the oven, put a container ofwater inthe oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after theoven has

been running fora while.

• Do not tryto melt paraffinwax in the oven. Paraffinwax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows

microwavesto pass through it.

• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The
turntable can rotate in either direction. Makesure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your
turntable with care when removing itfrom the oven to avoid possiblybreaking it. If your turntable cracks or

breaks,contact your dealer for a replacement.

•When you use abrowning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above theturntable.

Follow the directions supplied with the browningdish.

• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup inwhole eggs may cause them to burst,
and possiblydamage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. Inrare cases, poached eggs have

been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute beforecutting into

them.

• For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquidsheated in certain
containers (especiallycontainers shaped likecylinders) may become overheated.The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or after heatingor when adding ingredients (coffee granules,tea bags,etc.).This can

harmthe oven.

• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.The heatspreads tothe center from the outer, cooked
areasjust as in regular oven cooking. This isone of the reasons for letting some foods (forexample, roasts or

bakedpotatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirringsome foods during the cooking time.

• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensilsare not suitable and it isdifficult to maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoesshould be slightly firm

because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5
minutes.They will finish cooking while standing.

Electrical connection

qualified electrician check your electrical system.

I If your electric power line or outlet voltage is loss than 110 volts, cookingtimes may be longer. Have a

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Microwave oven features

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Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive
as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of the oven's basic features:

1.Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
Guide Label

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent G rille)

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The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable in place.

4. Vent Grille

5. Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks
for more even cooking. It must be in the oven

during operation for best cooking results.

6. Cooktop Light

7. Grease Filters. See "Caring for the filters"
section.

8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.

1. Turntable

2. Hub

3. Support

4. Shaft

To Install:

1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.

The rollers on the support should fitinside the turntable bottom ridge.

Control panel features

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily.
All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command
and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see
"Using your microwave oven" section.

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1. Display. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.

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2. Popcorn. Touch this pad to pop one of 2 bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
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