Kenmore 721.80863, 721.80864 User Manual

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3828WSA4220 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com

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Table of

Microwave Hood

Contents

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

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

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

Getting to Know Your

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

How your kenmore ULTRA WAVE TM

microwave hood combination works ............... 7

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

Testing your microwave oven ......................... 8

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 ................................................ 14

Exhaust Fan .................................................. 14

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

Timed Cooking .............................................. 15

Multi-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

Sure Simmer ................................................. 21

Using Sensor Cooking .................................. 22

Sensor Cooking ............................................ 22

Potato (Example) .......................................... 22

More/Less ..................................................... 22

Sensor Cooking Table .................................. 23

Auto Cook, Auto Reheat ............................... 24

Auto Cook Table, Auto Reheat Table ........... 25

Soften, Soften Table ..................................... 26

Melt, Melt Table ............................................ 26

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 27

Caring for the filters ....................................... 28

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ......... 29

Microwave Cooking Tips ............................... 31

Questions and Answers ................................ 33

Troubleshooting ............................................. 34

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, if the magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood

Combination fails due to a defect inmaterial 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 ®

(t -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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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 and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's

what's included in the Agreement:

Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists

F1 Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures

occur within twelve months

Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge

Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling

Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Themicrowaveoven shouldbeservicedonly by qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized servicecompanyforexamination,repair,or adjustment.

•See doorsurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe"Caring forYour MicrowaveOven"section.

•To reducethe riskd fireinthe ovencavity:

- Do notovercookfood. Carefullyattendthe microwaveovenwhen paper,plastic,orother combustiblematerialsareplaced insidetheovento facilitatecooking.

- Removewiretwist-tiesfrompaperor plasticbags beforeplacingbagsin oven.

- Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenignite,keepovendoor closed,tumoven off,anddisconnectthepower cord,or shutoff poweratthefuseor circuitbreaker panel.

- Do notuse thecavityfor storagepurposes.Do not leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfood in thecavitywhen notin use.

•Suitablefor useabovebothgas andelectriccooking equipment.

• Intendedto be usedaboverangeswith maximum widthd 36 inches(91 cm).

•CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently- Greaseshould not beallowedto accumulateon hoodorfilter.

•Whenflamingfoods underthe hood,tumthe fan on.

• Usecarewhencleaningthevent-hoodfilter. Corrosivecleaningagents,suchas lye-basedoven cleaners,maydamagethefilter.

•Oversizedfoodsor oversizedmetalutensilsshould not beinsertedin themicrowaveovenasthey may

createa fireorriskd electricshock.

• Donotcleanwith metalscouringpads.Piecescan bum offthe pad andtouchelectricalpartsinvolvinga

riskd electricshock.

• Do not store anything directly on top d the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in

operation.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

• Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not

use the microwave oven near water for example, near a kitchen sink, in awet basement, near a

swimming pool, or similar location.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge d table or counter.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not cover racks or any other part d the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating d 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 reduce

the risk of injury to persons.

1) 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, 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 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, 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.

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.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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.

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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 ULTRA WAVE TM MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS

Microwave energy is not hot. Itcauses food to make its own heat, andit's this heat that cooks thefood.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or lightwaves. You cannot see them, but you can see

what they do. A magnelron inthe microwave oven produces

microwaves. The microwavesmove intothe oven where they contactfood as it tums on the tumtable.

Magnetron

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Metal floor Glass tray

The glass turntableof your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Thenthey bounce off a

metal floor, backthrough the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food. Microwaves pass through most glass,paper, and

plastics without heatingthem sofood absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metalcontainers so food does not absorbthe energy.

ULTRA WAVE TM Inverter Microwave System ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System gives

you better microwave cooking performance for defrosting, cooking and reheating foods quickly and uniformly. The ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System is proven technology that delivers a constant stream of microwave power - true high, medium, and low power.

Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. To achieve a 70% power level in a conventional microwave oven, the oven operates 70% of the time at HIGH power and 30% of the

time OFF.

TheULTRAWAVETM InverterMicrowaveS 'stem deliverspowercontinuously,todefrostmoreevenlyand

minimizeovercookingoffood andmessyfoodspatters.

Sensor Cooking

TheULTRAWAVETM InverterMicrowaveSystemfea- turesSensorCookingfunctions.A humiditysensorin theoven cavitydetectsmoistureandhumidityemitted fromfoodas itheats.Thesensoradjustscookingtimes tovarioustypesand amountsd food.Sensorcooking takesthe guessworkoutd microwavecooking.

For the best cooking results

• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is

cooking.

• 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 tum backa corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

Radio interference

Usingyourmicrowaveoven may cause interference

to yourradio, TV, or similarequipment.When thereis

interference,youcan reduceit or remove itby:

• Cleaning thedoorand sealingsurfacesd theoven.

•Adjustingthe receivingantennad theradio or television.

• Movingthereceiverawayfromthe microwaveoven.

• Plugging the microwaveoven intoa differentoutlet sothat the microwaveoven and receiverare on

differentbranchcircuits.

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Testing your microwave oven

Makesureit latches.Cookat 100%powerfor 1 minute.

glasscontainerintheoven. Closethe door.

I o testthe ovenputabout 1cupof coldwater ina

Whenthe timeisup,thewatershouldbeheated.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before using.To

test a dish for safe use,put it into the oven with a

cupof water 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.) absorb microwave energy,

Operating safety precautions

• Never leanon the door or allowa childto swing on it when the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energydoes not heat containers, but the heatfrom the food can make

the container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printedpaper in the oven.

• Do not dryflowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothesin the oven.

• Do not starta microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may beshortened. Ifyou practice programming the oven, put acontainer of water in

the oven. Itis normal for the oven door to look

wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

• Do not try to melt paraffin wax inthe oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven

because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can move

freely. The tumtable can move in eitherdirection.

Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handleyour turntable with carewhen removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If yourtumtable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.

•When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch abovethe

turntable. Followthe directions suppliedwith the browning dish.

• Never cookor reheata whole egg inside the

becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking inmetal containers notdesigned for microwave use could damage the oven, as could containerswith hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining, staples, metallicglaze or trim).

shell. Steam buildupin whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possiblydamage the oven. 81ice hard-boiledeggs beforeheating. Inrare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggsand allow a standing time ofone minute before cutting into

them.

• For best results, stir any liquid severaltimes during heating or reheating. Liquidsheated in certain containers (especiallycontainers shaped

likecylinders) may becomeoverheated. The liquid may splash outwith a loud noise during or after heatingor when addingingredients (coffee

granules, tea bags, etc.).This can harmthe oven.

• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking.This

isone of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) 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 itisdifficult to

maintain appropriatedeep-fryingtemperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes.At the end of the recommended cooking time,potatoes should be

slightlyfirm because they will continue cooking during standing time.After microwaving, let

potatoesstand for 5 minutes. They willfinish

cooking while standing.

Electrical connection

Ifyour electric power line or outlet voltage is

less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer.

Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

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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 listof 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 Grille)

1. Glass tray

2. Support

3. Hub

Vent Grille

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.

Cooktop Light

Grease Filter. See "Caring for the filters" section.

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

Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the

same time.

Defrost Plate

Use the DEFROST PLATE provided for complete defrosting.

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

To Install:

1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

2. Place the turntable on the support.

Fit the raised, curved lines inthe 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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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 Button. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Buttons located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the "Using your microwave oven" section.

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Display. The display includes a clock and 4. indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and cooking functions selected. 5.

Popcorn. Touch this button to pop popcom with the sensor feature. The oven's sensor will tell the

oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity itdetects from the popcorn.

Potato. Touch this button to cook potatoes

without entering a cook time or power.

Vegetable. Touch this button to cook vegetables without entering acook time or power.

Frozen Entree. Touch this button to cook a 10- to 21- ounce frozen entree without entering a

cook time or power.

Auto Cook. Touch this button to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time

or power.

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7.AutoReheat.Touchthisbuttontoreheat microwavablefoodswithoutenteringacook

timeorpower.

8.SureSimmer.Touchthispadtosimmersoups, casseroles,stews,andotherliquidfoods.

9.AutoDefrost.Touchthisbuttonfollowedby NumberButtonstothawfrozenmeatbyweight.

18. Cook Time. Touch this button followed by Number Buttons to set a cooking time.

19. Power. Touch this button after the cook time has been set,followed by a Number Button to

set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or "cooking speed."

10.Soften.Touchthisbuttontosoftenicecream, creamcheese,butter,orfrozenjuice.

11.Melt. Touch this button to melt chocolate,

cheese, butter, or marshmallows.

12. Hold Warm. Touch this button to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Hold Warm can be

used by itself, or it can automatically follow a

cooking cycle.

13. Add Minute. Touch this button to cook for 1

minute at 100% cook power, or to add extra minutes at the set cook power to your cooking

cycle.

14. More. Touch this button to add 10seconds of cook time each time you press it.

15. Less. Touch this button to subtract 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it.

16. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time of day.

20. Number Buttons. Touch number buttons to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities,

weights, or food categories.

21. START. Touch this button to start a function. If you open the door afterthe oven begins to

cook, retouch START.

22.

STOP/Clear. Touch this button to erase an incorrect command, cancel a program during

cooking, or to clear the Display.

23.

Fan (c_i_)On/Off. Touch this button to turn the fan on or off.

24. Fan (c_i_)5-Speed. Touch this button to choose one of 5fan speeds.

25. Light (O _,',).Touch this button to tum the light on high, night, or off.

NOTE: Ifyou try to enter incorrect instructions,

you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/CLEAR

and re-enter the instructions.

17. Timer. Touch this button to change the oven's default settings for Kitchen Timer, Light Timer

SET or CLEAR.

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Using Your Microwave Oven

This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions

carefully.

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

Audible signals are available to guide you when

setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.

• Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown.

• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.

CLOCK

When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show"PLEASE

SET TIME OF DAY ". Ifa time of day is not set, ":"will show on the Display until you touch "Clock ".

Example for 10:30 (AM).

Touch:

Display Shows"

1. @

STOP/ CLEAR

INTERRUPTING COOKING

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door.The oven stops heating and the fan

stops,but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and Touch

START.

If you do not want to continue cooking,

open the door and touch STOP/Clear.

CHILD LOCK

Use this safetyfeature to lock the control panel

when you are cleaning the oven,or so that children

cannot use the oven unsupervised.

To set CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

1. O Timeof day.

STOP/ CLEAR

2. O

CLOCK

3. COCO TOUCH START

1 o 3 o 10 " 30

5. O TOUCH START 1 10 • 30 AM

NOTE: You can switch between AM and PM by touching 1or 2 after step 4.

ENTER TIME OF DAY

AM TOUCH 1

PM TOUCH 2 10 • 30

10 • 30 AM

START

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch and hold until Locked appears in

the display (approximately

4 seconds).

Touch: Display Shows:

START

Touch and hold until

Locked disappears in the display

(approximately

4 seconds).

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TIMER

TIMER provides two modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select KITCHEN TIMER,

LIGHT TIMER SET or CLEAR.

Example for Kitchen Timer.

Touch: Display Shows:

1. (,_ Time of day.

STOP/ CLEAR

t'_ KITCHEN TIMER

TIMER & SEC --- TOUCH

Once for Timer. AGAIN for LIGHT

3. OOO TOUCH START 3 0 0 3:00

START

Example for Light Timer.

Touch:

1. @

STOP/ CLEAR

2. 0

TIMER

Twice for Timer.

4. 0000

1 1 3 0

ENTER TIME MIN

TIMER

KITCHEN TIMER

and Time counting down

Display Shows:

Time of day.

LIGHT TIMER

TO SET LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 1 /

TO CLEAR LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 2

LIGHT TIMER

ENTER TIME OF DAY for LIGHT ON

TOUCH START

11:30

Example for Light Timer.

Touch:

Display Shows:

LIGHT TIMER ENTER TIME OF DAY for LIGHT OFF

8. OOO

4 3 0

TOUCH START 4:30

AM TOUCH 1

PM TOUCH 2

START

10. O

11.

START

NOTE: To clear light timer, touch TIMER button twice and touch 2 button once. The display will show "LIGHT TIMER CLEAR" once and then Time of day will be appeared

4:30

TOUCH START 4:30 AM

The display will show "LIGHT TIMER SET"

once and then Time of day will be appeared.

TIMER FUNCTION TABLE

TIMER NUMBER

BUTTON OPTION BUTTON RESULT

Once KitchenTimer Time Counting Down

1 Light Set

Twice Light Timer

2 Light Clear

, AM TOUCH 1

PM TOUCH 2

11:30

TOUCH START

11:30 PM

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COOKTOP LIGHT

ADD MINUTE

The button right of the control panel controls the

cooktop light.

Example for Light HIGH.

Touch:

10°'

• HIGH/NIGHT/OFF

once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light

2.0 o'_

TO turn off, touch button once or twice depending on light setting.

HiGH/NiGHT/Off

Display Shows:

The display will show "HIGH LIGHT" once.

The display will show "OFF LIGHT" once.

EXHAUST FAN

The button right of the control panel controls the 5-speed exhaust fan.

Example for exhaust fan speed to level 4

A time-saving button, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at

100% power without the need to touch START.

Example for 2 minutes.

Touch:

1 0

STOP/ CLEAR

2. O Twice

NOTE: Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

ADD

MINUTE

Display Shows:

Time of day.

TIME COOK 2:00 P-100

and Time counting down.

Touch: Display Shows:

1.0_

This shows the last level until you select the fan

speed level.

2.0e

Touch until Level 4

3.0

Turn off fan when desired

NOTE: Ifthe temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 5 setting to protect the oven. ttmay stay on up to an hour to cool the

oven. When this occurs, the 8_ button will notturn the fan off. O.fOFF

ON/OEE LEVEL 1 VENT FAN

5-SPEED

LEVEL 4 VENT FAN

OFF VENT FAN

ON/OFF

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TIMED COOKING MULTI-STAGE COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time

and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.

Refer to the "Microwave Power Levels Table" on page 16 for more information.

NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven

will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.

Example for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.

Touch: Display Shows:

O TIME COOK

Cook

T_ME ENTER COOKING

TIME

OOO TOUCH START

5 3 0 or POWER

5 • 30 P-100

O ENTER POWER

POWER

O TOUCH START

8 5:30 P-80

;_ 5:30 P-80

START and Time counting down.

NOTE: After use of cook function, fan will run for 1

minute to cool ifit senses too much heat.

LEVEL 1 to 10

5:30 P-100

TIME COOK

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You

can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 3 stages.

Example for 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch: Display Shows:

O TIME COOK COOK ENTER COOKING

TIME

C)OO TOUCH START or

3 0 0 POWER

to set a 3 minute cook 3 " 00 P-100 time for the first stage.

O ENTER POWER

POWER 3 • 00 P-100

(_ TOUCH START

8 3 • 00 P-80

to set an 80% cook power for thefirst stage.

O TIME COOK cook ENTER COOKING

TmME

OOO TOUCH START or

7 0 0 POWER

to set a 7 minute cook 7 " 00 P-100 time for the second stage.

O ENTER POWER

POWER 7 • 00 P-100

TIME

LEVEL 1 to 10

TIME

LEVEL 1 to 10

(_ TOUCH START

5 7 • 00 P-50

to set a 50% cook power for the second stage.

TIME COOK 3 • 00 P-80

START

and Time counting down.

10. When the first stage is over, you wilt hear two

short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a

different percentage of full cook power. The following table gives the percentage of cook power

each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.

COOK POWER NAME

100% of full power High

9 = 90% of full power

8 = 80% of full power

7 = 70% of full power

6 = 60% of full power

5 = 50% of full power Medium

4 = 40% of full power

Medium-High

Italso tells you when to use each cook power.

Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

WHEN TO USE IT

• Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and

beverages

• Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat

• Heating cream soups

• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

• Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high (for example,

whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

• Reheating a single serving of food

• Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

• Finishing cooking casseroles

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

• Simmering stews

• Melting chocolate

• Heating pastries

3 = 30% of full power Medium-Low,

Defrost

2 = 20% of full power

1 = 10% of full power Low

• Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish,

meats, poultry, and precooked foods

• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

• Keeping food warm

• Taking chill out of fruit

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AUTO DEFROST

Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide wilt show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or

rearrange to get best defrost results.

1. MEAT

2. POULTRY

3. FISH

4. BREAD

This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type. For best

results, loosen or remove covering on food.

WEIGHTS YOU

TOUCH CAN SET

FOOD Auto Defrost (tenths of a pound)

Meat 1 .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)

Poultry 2 .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g) Fish 3 .1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g) Bread 4 .1to 1.0(45g to 450g)

Example for 1.2 Ibs of ground beef.

Touch" Display Shows:

1. _ MEAT TOUCH 1 AuTo POULTRY TOUCH 2

DEFROST FISH TOUCH 3

BREAD TOUCH 4

2. (_ MEAT

1 ENTER WEIGHT

3. (_) and O TOUCH START 1 2 1.2 LBS

to enter the weight

NOTE:

When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any

portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to

the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle.

DEFROST and

Time counting down

Operating Tips

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper), Otherwise, the wrap wilt hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause

the outer surface of the foods to cook,

• For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing, When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting,

• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings,

Weight conversion table

You are probably used to food weights as being in

pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in

order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.

Ifthe weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following table to convert the

weight to decimals.

EQUIVALENT WEIGHT

OUNCES

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

DECIMALWEIGHT

.10 .20

.25 One-Quarter Pound .30

.40 .50 One-Half Pound .60 .70

.75

Three-Quarters Pound

.80 .90

1.00 One Pound

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AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Meat setting

FOOD

BEEF

Ground Beef, Bulk

Ground Beef, Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin

Steak Stew Beef

Pot Roast, Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

Rolled Rump Roast

SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

MEAT

Removethawedportionswithfork.

Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.

Separateand rearrange.

Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil. Remove thawed portions with fork.

Separateremainder. Return remainder tooven.

Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Donot defrost less than 1/4lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE. Donot defrost less than 2 oz. patties.

Depresscenter when freezing. Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placein a microwavable baking dish.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

LAMB

Cubes for Stew

Chops (1 inchthick)

PORK

Chops (112inchthick)

Hot Dogs Spareribs

Country-style Ribs

Sausage, Links

Sausage, Bulk

Loin Roast, Boneless

MEAT

MEAT MEAT

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder tooven.

Separateand rearrange.

Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separateand rearrange.

Removethawedportionswithfork.

Turnover. Returnremainderto oven. Tum over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Placein a microwavable baking dish.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE. Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

Placein a microwavable baking dish.

Placeon the DEFROST PLATE.

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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)

Poultry setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole

(upto 6 Ibs)

Cut-up

POULTRY

Turnover (finishdefrosting breast- sidedown). Coverwarm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and rearrange.

Place chicken breast-side up on the DEFROST PLATE. Finish defrosting by

immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken ispartially defrosted.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Turnover. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

CORNISH

HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast POULTRY Turn over. Coverwarm areas with Place on the DEFROST PLATE. (upto 6 Ibs) aluminum foil. Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.

POULTRY

Turnover. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE. Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFOOD

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold

water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat Lobstertails

SETTING

FISH

FISH FISH

AT BEEP

Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.

Turn over and rearrange. Shrimp Scallops

Bread setting

FOOD

Bagel Dinner Roll

Muffin Hamburger

Hot Dog Bun Slicesof Bread

Loafof Bread

FISH FISH

Separate and rearrange.

SETTING AT BEEP

BREAD Turnoverandrearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Placeon3 sheetsofpapertowel,

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DEFROSTING TIPS HOLD WARM

• When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds

(the weight of the food minus the container).

• Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen

food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic

bands.

• Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.

• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable container.

• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.

• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.

• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted

food is still icy inthe center, return itto the

microwave oven for more defrosting.

• The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.

• The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more

quickly than a deep block.

• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.

(For more information on standing time, see the

"Microwave Cooking Tips" section.)

• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.

Break apart and remove food as required.

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your

microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use Hold Warm

by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. Example for hold warm.

Touch: Display Shows:

1. _ HOLD WARM

HOLD

WARM

2. HOLD WARM

START

At the end ofthe hold warm, fourtones will sound.

To make Hold Warm automatically follow another cycle:

• While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching START.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones. "Hold Warm" will come on while the oven

continues to run.

• You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto Defrost,

Cook, or multi-cycle cooking.

NOTES:

• Hold Warm operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

• Opening the oven door cancels Hold Warm.

Close the door and touch Hold Warm, then touch START if additional Hold Warm time is desired.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during

Hold Warm.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be

uncovered during Hold Warm.

• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Hold Warm.

• Do not use more than one complete Hold Warm

cycle (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). The quality of

some foods will suffer with extended time.

TOUCH START

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SURE SIMMER

Your microwave oven lets you simmer soups, casseroles, stews, and other liquid foods. All you do is set a simmer time and your oven wilt bring your food to a boil and then simmer it for the time you specify.

NOTES:

• You cannot change the cook power or doneness for Sure Simmer.

• This function uses the sensor. The sensor needs 2 minutes 30 seconds to warm up after the oven

is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start Sure Simmer during the warm up,

microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm.

• When cooking vegetables, increase amount of water to 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125ml).

• Cover dish with a hard lid, i.e., the lid that comes with the dish or a dinner plate. Do not use plastic

wrap.

Touch:

Display Shows:

1. Place the food in the oven and

close the door.

When simmering foods like pasta use a container that can hold enough water to cover the food completely when cooking, such as a 3-quart (12 cup) casserole with a lid. When cooking pasta or noodles, add 1 tbsp (15mt) oil to the water before boiling.

Use the following method: Place container with water in the oven and follow

steps 2~4, setting the simmer time at 1 second. At the end of the signal, place the food in the water and stir until completely covered by water. Cover. Repeat

steps 2~4, setting the simmer time you want. Changing instructions you can change the simmering

time while simmering by repeating steps 2, 3, and 4.

SURE

SIMMER

SURE SIMMER

ENTER COOKING

TIME

0000

3 0 0 0

Touch Number buttons to enter the simmer

time. Example for 30

minutes.

, SURE SIMMER

TOUCH START 30:00

(SENSOR)

The oven wilt bring the

food to a boil.

The food will then simmer for the time you set.

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Using Sensor Cooking

SENSOR COOKING

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite

foods without selecting cooking times and power

levels. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal

sensor detects a certain amount d humidity coming

from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to

heat. The display will show the remaining heat time. For best results by Sensor, following these

recommendations.

• Food cooked with the sensor system should be at

normal storage temperature.

• Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry

to assure best cooking results.

• Foods should always be covered loosely with

microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid.

• Do not open the door or touch the "STOP/CLEAR"

key during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining

cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or

rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure

good Sensor cooking results.

• Always use microwavable containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can

prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

• Match the amount to the size of the container.

Fill containers at least half full for best results.

• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and

the inside d the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning

into steam can mislead the sensor.

POTATO (EXAMPLE)

Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and

power levels.

Example for potato.

Touch"

1. 0

STOP / CLEAR

Display Shows:

Time of day.

2. (_) POTATO

POTATO (SENSOR)

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed.

MORE/LESS

Byusingthe MOREor LESSpadsalld thesensor cookandtime cooksettingscan beadjustedto cook

foodfor a longeror shortertime.

PressingMOREwilladd 10secondsd cookingtime eachtimeyou pressit.

PressingLESSwillsubtract10secondsd cooking timeeachtimeyou pressit.

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SENSOR COOKING TABLE

CATEGORY

Casserole (Sensor)

Dinner Plate

(Sensor)

Soup/Sauce

(Sensor)

Roll/Muffin

Beverage

TOUCHNUMBER

BUTTON

DIRECTION

Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir andallow to stand for 3 minutes.

Place on a low plate.

Cover with vented plasticwrap.

Letstand 3 minutes.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.

Cover with vented plasticwrap. After cooking, stir andlet stand 3minutes.

Remove from display packageand place on a plate.

Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not cover.

Remove from display packageand place on a plate.

(Be careful!The beveragewill be very hot! Sometimes

liquidsheated in cylindricalcontainerswillsplash out when the cup is moved.)

AMOUNT

1~4cups

1~2servings

1~4cups

1~6pieces (2~3oz. each)

fresh

1~2cups (240 ml per cup)

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SOFTEN MELT

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following table.

Example for quart of ice cream.

Touch:

Display Shows:

1. _ Time of day.

STOP / CLEAR

2. _ SELECT MENU 1 to 4

SOFTEN

--- SEE COOKING

GUIDE

3. O ICE CREAM 2 TOUCH 1 to 3

4. 0 The display will show 2 ICECREAM

QUART once,

ICE CREAM and

Time counting down.

When the cook time isover, youwill hearfour

beepsand COOK END will be displayed.

SOFTEN TABLE

CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

1 Butter Unwrap and place in 1, 2 or 3

2 Ice Place container in oven. Pint,

cream Ice cream wilt be soft Quart,

3 Cream Unwrap and place in 3 or 8 oz.

cheese microwavable Container.

4 Frozen Remove top. 6, 12 or

juice Place in oven. 16 oz.

microwavable container, sticks Butter wilt be at room

temperature and ready for use in recipe.

enough to make Half scooping easier, gallon

Cream cheese will be at room temperature and

ready for use in recipe.

Frozen juice wilt be soft

enough to easily mix with

water.

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or

margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed

cheese food). See the following table.

Example for 8 oz. Chocolate.

Touch"

STOP / CLEAR

Display Shows:

Time of day.

SELECT MENU 1 to 4

--- SEE COOKING

MELT GUIDE

3. O CHOCOLATE

2 TOUCH 1 to 2

4. O The display will show 2 CHOCOLATE 80Z

once, CHOCOLATE and Time counting down.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed.

MELT TABLE

CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

1 Butter or Unwrap and place in 1, 2 or 3

Margarine microwavable container, sticks

No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking

to complete melting.

2 Chocolate Chocolate chips or 4 or 8 oz.

squares of baking chocolate may be used. Unwrap squares and

place in microwavable container. Stir at the end

of cycle to complete melting.

3 Cheese Use processed cheese 8 or 16

food only. Cut into cubes, oz.

Place in a single layer in microwavable container.

Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

4 Marshmallows Largeor miniature 5 or 10

marshmallowsmay beused. oz. Placein microwavable

container.Stirattheend of cycletocompletemelting.

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Caring for Your Microwave Oven

To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully.

For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy

water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a

mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean

where the door and oven frame touch

when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth.

Over time, stains can

occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking. This is normal.

For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2

to 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. To get rid

of odors inside the oven, boil a cup of water with

some lemon juice or vinegar in it.

To use of the metal rack: The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking

in more than one container at the same time.

1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

• Rack must not touch metal walls or back of microwave oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both above and below rack.

To avoid risk of property damage:

1. Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

2. Use the metal rack when cooking equal amounts

of food at the same time.

3. Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

4. Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used.

For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft

cleaner. Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft

cloth; do not spray

1_ loth with spray glass

directly on the oven. NOTE: Abrasive

cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash

cloths, some paper towels, etc., can

damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.

To clean glass tray and support, wash in mild,

Glasstray

Support

Hub

sudsy water; for heavily soiled areas use a mild

cleanser and scouring

sponge. The glass tray

and support are

dishwasher safe.

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CARING FOR THE FILTERS

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: Ifyour microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chacoal filter

(Part No. 5230W1A003A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months.

Grease filter (Part No. 5230W2A004A):

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. To remove grease filter, slide each filter to the side.

Pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.

3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to remove embedded

dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean filter with ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, or place

them in a dishwasher. The filter will turn black or could be damaged.

Charcoal filter (Part No. 5230W1A003A),

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.

3. Push the right side lower part of the charcoal filter. Remove the filter.

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4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter

straight out.

4. To replace grease filter, slide filter in the frame slot on back side of the opening. Push filter upward and

push to front side to lock into place.

5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

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5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

REPLACING THE COOKTOP

AND OVEN LIGHTS

The cooktop light

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw.

3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 35-watt bulb (Part No. 6912A40002D) available from Sears by

calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the

mounting screws.

7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the grease

filters in place.

4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

The oven light

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.

3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.

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4. Lift up the bulb holder.

5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 35-watt bulb (Part No. 6912A40002D) available from Sears

by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

6. Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the

mounting screws.

7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS

Amount of food

• If you increase or decrease the amount of food

you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will

also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time.

Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more

time in small increments.

Starting temperature of food

• The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook. Food at room temperature will be re-heated more

quickly than food at refrigerator temperature.

Composition of food

• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated

faster than food containing a lot of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than

water in the cooking process.

• The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat. "Very dense" food like meat takes longer to

heat than lighter, more porous food like sponge cakes.

Sizeandshape

• Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces. Also, same-shaped pieces cook more

evenly than different-shaped pieces.

• With foods that have different thicknesses, the

thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts.

Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in

the center of the dish.

Stirring, turning foods

• Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to

the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food.

Releasingpressure in foods

• Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly

covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build up

under the membrane during cooking, causing the

food to burst. To relieve the pressure and to prevent

bursting, pierce these foods before cooking with a

fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.

Usingstanding time

• Always allow food to stand after cooking. Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows

the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food, improving the cooking results.

• The length of the standing time depends on how

much food you are cooking and how dense it is.

Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to

the serving table. However, with larger, denser food, the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes.

Arranging food

For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways:

• If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring

pattern for uniform cooking.

• When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the

smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last.

• Layer thin slices of meat on top d each other.

• When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin - this prevents cracking.

• Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.

Covering food

Cover food to:

• Reduce splattering

• Shorten cooking times

• Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass

through. See "Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" for materials that microwaves will pass

through. Ifyou are using the Sensor function, be sure to vent.

Using aluminumfoil

Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you

have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers,

cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food. If you use

aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these guidelines:

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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)

Using aluminum foil (cont.)

• Place the container in a glass bowl and add some

water so that itcovers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4 in. (.64 cm) high. This ensures

even heating of the container bottom.

• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.

• Use only undamaged containers.

• Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm).

• Container must be at least half filled.

• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4 in. (.64 cm) between the aluminum container and the

walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers.

• Always place the container on the turntable.

• Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and

leg ends of poultry.

• Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating

in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time when food is ready will vary depending

upon the type of container you use.

• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container.

Removing the rack

• When popping commercially packaged popcorn, Remove the rack from the oven; Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the

rack.

• In the case of popping microwave popcorn with rack, that can cause the fire or damage to your

microwave oven.

Cookingyou should not do inyour

microwaveoven

• Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.

• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at

the high temperature needed for sterilization.

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Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish? will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in

your oven must fit on the glass tray.

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my

microwave oven?

Is it normal for the glass tray to move in either

direction?

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal?

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? Ithought that this should not happen.

What does "standing time" mean?

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow

foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm] deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave

energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

Yes. The glass tray moves from side to side, depending on the rotation of the motor when the

cooking cycle begins.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking.

"Standing time" means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for

additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this

steam out the vents.

Can Ipop popcorn in my microwave oven?

How do Iget the best results?

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer's guidelines. Do not use regular paper bags.

Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.

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Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. Ifyou still need help, call Sears Service

at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK

PROBLEM CAUSE

Nothing works. • The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the

Electrical Requirements" section on page 6 and the "Electrical connection"

section on Page 8.)

• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

• The electric company has had a power failure.

The microwave oven will not run.

• You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel the Kitchen Timer.

• The door is not firmly closed and latched.

• You did not touch START.

• You did not follow directions exactly.

• An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel that operation.

COOKING TIMES

PROBLEM CAUSE

Food is notcooked enough.

The display shows a time • The oven door is not closed completely. counting down but the oven • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel the is not cooking. Kitchen Timer.

• The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you ifthe line voltage is low. Your electrician or service

technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low.

• The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the chart on Page 16.

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GLASS TRAY

PROBLEM CAUSE

The glass tray will not

move.

• The glass tray is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center hub.

• The support is not operating correctly. Remove the glass tray and restart the oven. If the hub still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results.

TONES

PROBLEM CAUSE

You do not hear • You have not entered the correct command. the programming or

end-of-cycle tone.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

PROBLEM CAUSE

The display is flashing" : ." • There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock. (See the "Clock" section

on Page 12.)

If none of these items are causing your problem, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

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