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Microwave Hood Combination
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Combinacion Microondas Campana
Models/Modelos
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721.80402
721.80403
721.80404
721.80409
3828WSA8069 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com
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Table of
MicrowaveHood
Contents
Warranty ........................................................... 2
Microwave Oven Safety .............................. 3-5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .............................................. 6
How your kenmore microwave hood
combination works .......................................... 6
Radio interference .......................................... 6
Testing your microwave oven ......................... 6
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 7
Operating safety precautions .......................... 7
Electrical connection ...................................... 7
Specifications .................................................. 8
Microwave oven features ............................... 8
Control panel features .............................. 9~10
Microwave Cooking Tips ......................... 11-12
Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 13
Audible Signals ............................................. 13
Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 13
Clock ............................................................. 13
Child Lock ..................................................... 13
Kitchen Timer ................................................ 14
Exhaust Fan .................................................. 14
Cooktop Light ................................................ 14
Light Timer .................................................... 14
Express Defrost ............................................ 14
Add Minute .................................................... 15
Timed Cooking .............................................. 15
Two - Stage Cooking .................................... 15
Microwave Power Levels .............................. 16
Auto Defrost .................................................. 17
Auto defrost table .......................................... 18
Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 19
Defrosting tips .............................................. 20
Hold Warm .................................................... 20
Using Quick Touch ........................................ 21
Auto Cook ..................................................... 22
Cooking guide for Auto Cook ........................ 22
Auto Reheat .................................................. 23
Cooking guide for Auto Reheat ..................... 23
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........... 24-26
Caring for the filters ....................................... 25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights .........26
Questions and Answers ................................ 27
Troubleshooting ....................................... 28-29
Master Protection Agreements ..................... 58
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.
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 18AVAILABLE BY
8IMPLY CONTACTING 8EAR8 SERVICE AT
1-80O-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.
8ears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call:
1-80O-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
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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. tt 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•The microwaveovenshouldbe servicedonlyby •Do notstoreanythingdirectlyon topofthe
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callanauthorized
servicecompanyforexamination,repair,or
adjustment.
•Seedoor surfacecleaninginstructionsin the"Caring
forYourMicrowaveOven"section.
•To reducethe riskoffireintheovencavity:
- Donot overcookfood.Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhenpaper,plastic,orother
combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewiretwist-tiesfrom paperorplasticbags
beforeplacingbagsinoven.
- Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenignite,keepovendoor
closed,turn ovenoff,anddisconnectthepower
cord,orshutoff powerat thefuseor circuitbreaker
panel.
- Donot usethecavityforstoragepurposes.Donot
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfood in
thecavitywhennotin use.
•Thismicrowaveovenis suitableforuseaboveboth
gasandelectriccookingequipment.
•Thismicrowaveovenis intendedtobe usedabove
rangeswith maximumwidthd 36 inches(91cm).
•CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently-Greaseshould
notbe allowedtoaccumulateon hoodorfilter.
•Whenflamingfoodsunderthe hood,turnthefan on.
•Usecarewhen cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such aslye-basedoven
cleaners,maydamagethefilter.
•Oversizedfoodsoroversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbe insertedinthemicrowaveovenas theymay
createafire orriskof electricshock.
•Do notcleanwith metalscouringpads.Piecescan
burnoffthe padand touchelectricalpartsinvolvinga
riskofelectricshock.
microwaveovenwhen the microwaveovenisin
operation.
•Do notcoverorblockanyopeningsonthe
microwaveoven.
•Do notstorethismicrowaveovenoutdoors.Donot
usethemicrowaveoven nearwater- for example,
nearakitchensink,inawet basement,neara
swimmingpool,or similarlocation.
•Do notimmersecordor pluginwater.
•Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.
•Do notletcordhangoveredgeoftableor counter.
•Do notmountoverasink.
•Do notcoverracksoranyotherpartof theoven with
metalfoil.Thiswill causeoverheatingofthe oven.
•Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea areable to
be overheated beyond the boiling pointwithout
appearing to be boilingdue to surface tensionof
the liquid. Visible bubblingor boiling when the
container is removedfrom the microwave oven is
not always present. Thiscould result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling over when aspoon or
other utensil isinserted into the liquid. To reduce
the risk of injury to persons;
1) Donot overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containerswith
narrow necks.
4) After heating,allow the container to standin the
microwave oven for a shorttime before
removing the container.
5) Use extreme carewhen inserting a spoonor
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 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.
(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. tf 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.
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Gettingto KnowYour
MicrowaveOven
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 KENMORE MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION WORKS
Microwaveenergy isnot hot. Itcauses food to make
itsown heat,and it's thisheat that cooks thefood.
Microwavesare likeTV waves, radiowaves, or
lightwaves. You cannot see them, butyou can see
what they do.
A magnetron in the microwaveoven produces
microwaves.The microwaves moveinto theoven
where they contactfood as it turns on theturntable.
Magnetron
Metal floor G_ass tray
The glass tray of yourmicrowave oven lets
microwavespass through. Then they bounce offa
metalfloor, back throughthe glasstray, and
are absorbed bythe food.
Microwaves passthrough most glass, paper,and
plasticswithout heatingthem sofood absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounceoff metal containersso
food does not absorb theenergy.
Oven cavity
For the best cooking results
• Always cookfood for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is
cooking.
•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being
cooked abouthalfway through the cooking time
for allrecipes. Thiswillhelp 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
plasticwrap. Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Radio interference
Usingyour microwaveoven may cause interference
to your radio,TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, youcan reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the doorand sealing surfacesof the
oven.
•Adjusting the receiving antennaof the radio or
television.
Testing your microwave oven
glass container inthe oven. Close the doorand
I otestthe oven put about 1cup of cold water ina
make sure it latches.
•Moving the receiver away from the microwave
oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into adifferent
outlet so thatthe microwave oven and receiver are
on different branchcircuits.
Cook at 100% power for 1minute. When the time is
up, thewater should be heated.
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Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.To
test a dish for safe use, put it into theoven with a
cup ofwater beside it. Cook at 100% cook power
for one minute.If the dish gets hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine,some ceramic
dinnerware, etc.) absorbmicrowave energy,
Operating safety precautions
• Never leanon the door or allow achild to swing
on it when thedoor isopen.
• Use hot pads. Microwaveenergy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make
the container hot.
• Do notuse newspaper orother printed paper in
the oven.
• Do notdry flowers, fruit, herbs,wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes inthe oven.
• Do notstart a microwaveoven when it is empty.
Product lifemay be shortened. Ifyou practice
programming the oven,put a container ofwater in
the oven. It is normalfor the oven door to look
wavy after theoven has been running for awhile.
• Do nottry to melt paraffinwax in the oven.
Paraffinwax will not melt ina microwaveoven
because it allowsmicrowavesto pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwaveoven unless the
glass turntable issecurely in place and can move
freely. The turntablecan move in eitherdirection.
Makesure the turntableis correct-sideup inthe
oven. Handle your turntable with care when
removing itfrom the ovento avoidpossibly
breaking it. Ifyour turntable cracksor breaks,
contact your dealerfor a replacement.
•When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must beat least 3/16 inchabove the
turntable. Follow thedirections suppliedwith the
browningdish.
• Never cookor reheat a whole egg inside the
becoming too hotto handleand slowingcooking
times. Cooking in metalcontainers not designed for
microwave use coulddamage the oven, as could
containers with hidden metal(twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glazeor trim).
shell, Steam buildupin whole eggs may cause
them to burst,and possiblydamage the oven.
81icehard-boiled eggs before heating.In rare
cases, poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poachedeggs and allow a
standing timeof one minute before cuttinginto
them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heatingor reheating. Liquids heated in
certain containers (especiallycontainersshaped
likecylinders) may become overheated.The liquid
may splashout with a loud noise duringor after
heatingor when adding ingredients(coffee
granules, tea bags,etc.). Thiscan harm you or
damage the oven.
• Microwaves may not reach thecenter ofa roast.
The heat spreadsto the centerfrom the outer,
cooked areasjust as in regularoven cooking. This
is one of the reasons for lettingsome foods (for
example, roastsor baked potatoes) standfor a
while after cooking,or for stirring somefoods
during the cookingtime.
• Do notdeep fry in the oven. Microwavable
utensilsare notsuitableand it isdifficult to
maintain appropriatedeep-fryingtemperatures.
• Do not overcookpotatoes. At the endof the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightlyfirm becausethey will continuecooking
during standingtime.After microwaving, let
potatoesstand for 5 minutes. Theywill finish
cookinq while standinq.
Electrical connection
I If your electric power line or outletvoltage isless than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer.
Have a qualified electriciancheck your electrical
system.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption
Microwave Output
Rated Current
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Microwave oven features
120V AC, 60 Hz
1560W
*1000W
13.3A
29 15/16"x 16 7/16" X 15 3/8"
21 1/4" x 9 7/16" X 14 3/16"
1.7 cu.ft
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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 listof the oven's basic features:
1.Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It isdesigned 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 Grille)
4. Vent Grille
The glass tray moves from side to side during oven
operation to help food cook more evenly. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the glass tray in place.
1. Glass tray
2. Support
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3. Hub
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the glass tray on the support.
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Glass tray. The glass tray moves food as it
cooks for more even cooking. Itmust be in the
oven during operation for best cooking results.
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Cooktop Light
7.
Grease Filter. See "Caring for the filters"
section.
8.
Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
9.
Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the
same time.
Fit the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom
between the rollers of the hub. The rollers on the support
should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge.
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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 3 bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
power.