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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

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 ®

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.

(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.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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

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Vent Grille

5.

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 buttons 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Potato. Touch this button to cook potatoes

without entering a cook time or power.

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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.

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

or power.

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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