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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
Kitchen Timer .............................................. 13
Exhaust Fan ................................................ 13
Cooktop Light .............................................. 13
Turntable On/Off ......................................... 13
Express Defrost .......................................... 13
Add Minute .................................................. 14
Timed Cooking ............................................ 14
Multi-stage Cooking .................................... 14
Microwave Power Levels ............................ 15
Auto Defrost ................................................ 16
Auto defrost table ........................................ 17
Auto defrost table (Cont.) ............................ 18
Defrosting tips ............................................ 19
Hold Warm .................................................. 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 wil!
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 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 dependable operation.
But like all products, 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
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1_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists
1_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
1_ "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months
1_ Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed
1_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge
I_ Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home
repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
I_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations
1_ Rental reimbursement 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 limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional 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 ®
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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. 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
• The microwave oven should be sepJicodonly by
qualified servbe personnel Cail an aut_rized
servico company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
• See _or surface cleaning instructbns in the 'Caring
for Your M_rowave Oven" sectbn.
• To redu_ the riskof fire in the oven cavil:
- DOnot overcc_k f_. Care_lly attend the
microwave oven when paper, plastic,or other
com_s_ble materials are placed ins_e the oven to
facili_te cooking.
- Rerr_ve wire _ist-ties from p_er or plastic bags
before placing bags inoven
- Ifmaterials ins_e the oven ignite, ke_ oven door
closed, turn oven off, and d_sconnectthe _wer
cord, or shut off power atthe fuse orcircuit breaker
panel.
- Do notuse the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper prod_ts, cooking utensils, or f_ in
the cavi_ when not inuse.
• Suitable for use alive bothgas and electr_ cooPJng
equipmenL
• intendedto be used above ranges with maximum
w_h of 36 inches (91 cm).
• Clean Ventilati% Hoods Frequently-Grease shou_
not be aibwed to accumulate on hoodor fi_er.
• When flaming for'_ under the h_, turn the fanon.
• Use Carewhen cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
• O,tersizedfoods or oversized metal utensils should
not be insertedin the microwave oven as they may
create a fireor dsk of electric sP_k
• Donot clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and _uch electrical parts involvinga
risk of electric sh_.
• DOnot store anythingdirectly on top of the
micrcwave oven when the mbrowave oven isin
operatbn.
° DOnot _ver orblock any openings on the
microwave oven
• DOnot store this mbrowave oven outdoors Donot
use the microwave oven nearwater- for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimmi_ pool, or similar location.
• DOnot immerse cord or plugin water.
° Keep cordaway from heated _rfaces.
• DOnot let cordhang over _e of table orcounter.
• DOnot rr_unt over a sink.
• DOnot cover racks or anyother pa_ of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause o,_rheatir_ of the oven.
• 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 redu_
the risk of injury to persons;
I) Do not overheat the liquid,
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
4) After heating, aliow 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 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 sudaces.
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. Itis
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and mat there is no damage to me:
(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 ground_ 3 prong
outlet. Do not remove ground
prong. DO not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow thee
instructions can result in death,
tire, or ele_rical shock.
GROUNDING
• 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 connoted 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 K
Your
Microwave
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.
Howyour microwave oven works
Microwave ovens are safe, Microwave energy isnot hot It
causes food to make its own heat, and it'sthis heat that _oks
the food. u
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see what they _,
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The
microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it
turns on the turntable.
The glass turn_ble d 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. Meta_fl_r G_asslumtable
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics
without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves boun_ off metal containers so food does not
absorb the energy.
Oven cavity
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there 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 r_eiver away from the microwave oven.
, Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
For the best cooking results
, Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking, If
needed, touch Add Minute whiie the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle isover (see the "Using
a_ minute" section).
, Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through 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, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic
wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Testing your microwave oven
latches Cook at 1O0Yopower for 1 minute_ When the time is upsthe water should be heated.
I To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a gla_ container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it I
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Testing your' dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put _into the oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets _t, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, _me ceramic dinne_are, etc.) absod3 microwave energy, b_ming too hot to
handle and sl_ing cooking times, Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage
the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic gl_e or trim)
Operating safety precautions
• Never lean on the door or allow a ch[_ to swing on it_en the door is open.
• Use hot _. Microwave energy does not:heat _ntainers, but the heat from the fo_ can make the
container hot,
• _ not use newsp_er or other printed p_er inthe oven
• _ not dry flowers, fruit, h,e_s, wood, paper, gourds, or cloth_ in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it iserupt. Pr_uct life may be shortened. Ifyou practice programming
the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It isnormaJ for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has
been running for a while.
• Do not t_ to melt paraffin wax inthe oven, Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it all_s
microwaves to pass through it.
• DOnot operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable issecurely in place and can rotate freely. The
turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sum the turntable is _rrect-side up in the oven. Ha_|e your
turntable wi_ care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cr_ks or
breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
• When you use a browni_ dish, the browning dish bottom must _ at least 3/16 inchabove the turntable.
Follow the dir_tions supplied with the browning dish.
• Never cr_ _ reheat a whole _g inside the s,_l, Ste_ buildup inwhole _s may cause them to burst,
and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating, in rare cases, poached eggs have
been known to expire. Cover poohed eggs and allow a _anding time of one minute before cutting into
them
• For best results, stir any liquid several Umes dudr_ heating or reheating. Uqu_s heated in certain
containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may b_ome overheated. The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can
harm the oven.
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast, The heat spreads to the center from the outer, _oked
areas just as in regular oven cooking, This is one of the reasons for le_ir_ some foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand for a while after _oking, or for stirring some foods dudng the cooking time.
- Do not d_ f_ in the oven. Microwavab]e utensils are not suitable and itisdifficult to maintain appropriate
deep-f_ing temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the r_ommended _king time, potatoes should be slightly firm
because they will continue cooking dudng standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5
minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
I f your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than i 10 volts, cooking times may' be Ionger_Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Microwave oven features
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Your microwave oven is design_ to make your
_oking 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 Shield_ Window The shield preven_
microwaves from es_ing, It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks,
2. M_el and Ser_l Numb_ Plate & Cooking
Gu_e La_l
3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
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4. Vent Grille
5. Turntab_. The turntable turns food as it cooks
for more even cooking. It must be in the oven
during operation for best cooking results.
6__ktop L_ht
7. Grea_ Flirters. See "Caring for the filters"
sec_on.
8, _ntrol Pa_l, Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions
9. _king Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the same
time.
1,Turntable
2, Hub
3. SuppoR
4. Sha_
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable in place.
To Instil:
1. Place the suppo_ on the oven cavi_ bottom.
2. Place the _rntable on the suppo_.
Fit the, rai_d, curv_ lines in the,center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.
The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
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