Kenmore 721.80869 User Manual

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ULTRA WAVE™ Microwave Hood

Combination

Combinación Microondas Campana de ULTRA WAVE™

Guía de uso y cuidado

Models/Modelos 721,80862 / 721,80863

721,80864/721,80869

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Table of

Microwave Hood

Contents

Combination

Warranty

Warranty...........................................................................2 FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

Sears Service ... 3 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

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

Getting to Know Your purchase, if this

Microwave Oven

How your kenmore ULTRA WAVE™ a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will

microwave hood combination works.............................7 repair it free of charge.

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

Testing your microwave oven......................................8 FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE

Testing your dinnerware or cookware...........................8 MAr'NPTRnN

Operating safety precautions Electrical connection 8 years from the date of purchase, if the

Microwave oven features ............................................9 magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood

Control panel features

Using Your Microwave Oven ........................................12 workmanship. Sears will repair it free of charge.

Audible Signals

Interrupting Cooking

qIqpI^ -I2 Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for

Child Lock...................................................................12 private household purposes.

Cooktop Light..............................................................14 simply CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT

Add Minute................................................................14 1-8004-MY.HOME-

Timed Cooking............................................................15 This warranty applies only while this product is in

Multi-stage Cooking....................................................15 use in the United States.

Microwave Power Levels

Auto Defrost................................................................17 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

Auto defrost table........................................................18 you may also have other rights which vary from

Auto defrost table (Cont.)............................................19 state to state.

Defrosting tips ..........................................................20 _ _ . . ...

Hold Warm..................................................................20 Roebuck and Co.,

Sure Simmer...............................................................21 Dept. 817WA,

Using Sensor Cooking...................................................22 Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sensor Cooking

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Sensor Cooking Table Auto Cook, Auto Reheat

Auto Cook Table, Auto Reheat Table Soften, Soften Table

Meit, Melt Table

Caring for Your Microwave Oven

Caring for the filters

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights

Microwave Cooking Tips

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

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

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29 label/plate at the upper side of cavity front in your 31 Microwave oven. Aiso, record the other information

23 (1-800-469-4663)

25 Please record your model’s information. 26 Whenever you call to request service for your

26 appliance, you need to know your complete model

27 number and serial number. You can find this 28 information on the model and serial number

Model Number -------------------------------------------------Serial Number Purchase Date---------------------------------------------------

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Sears Service

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase.

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Ei Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists El Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

e1 “No-lemon” guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures

occur within twelve months

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repair, plus convenient repair scheduling

e1 Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations e1 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.

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Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827

6655.

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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 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:

A DANGER

A WARNING

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.

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.

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

«The microwave oven should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

«See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring

for Your Microwave Oven” section.

«To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to

facilitate cooking.

- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bags in oven.

- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door

closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

«Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

equipment.

«Intended to be used above ranges with maximum

width of 36 inches (91 cm).

«Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. «When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. «Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven

cleaners, may damage the filter. «Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should

not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may

create a fire or risk of electric shock. «Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can

bum off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a

risk of electric shock.

■ Do not store anything directly on top of 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 a wet 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 of table or counter.

■ Do not mount over a sink.

■ Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating 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 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 miaowave 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.

A DANGER

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outiet. Do not remove ground

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

Faiiure to foiiow these

instructions can resuit in death,

fire, or eiectrical 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 eiectric shock by providing an escape wire for the eiectric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must

be plugged into an outiet 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 eiectric 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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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

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

HOW YOUR KENMORE ULTRA WAVE™ MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS

Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or lightwaves. You cannot see them, but you can see

what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces

microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven

where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

Magnetron

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets

microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and

are absorbed by the food.

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and

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

ULTRA WAVE™ Inverter Microwave System

ULTRA WAVE™ Inverter Microwave System gives you better microwave cooking performance for defrosting, cooking and reheating foods quickly and uniformly. The ULTRA WAVE™ 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.

100% 100% 0% 100%;

The ULTRA WAVE™ Inverter Microwave System delivers power continuously, to defrost more evenly and minimize overcooking of food and messy food spatters.

70%

100%

Sensor Cooking

The ULTRA WAVE™ Inverter Microwave System fea tures Sensor Cooking functions. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking.

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 turn back a corner of

the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

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 receiver 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.

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Testing your microwave oven

To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door.

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

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

cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power

for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it.

Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic

dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy.

becoming too hot to handle and slowing 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 glaze or trim).

Operating safety precautions

' Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing

on it when the door is open.

' Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat

containers, but the heat from the food can make

the container hot.

' Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in

the oven.

' Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,

gourds, or clothes in the oven.

• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.

Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in

the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

' Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the 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 turntable can move in either direction.

Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the

oven. Handle your turntable with care when

removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable 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 above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the

browning dish.

• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the

shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs 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 explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.

• For best results, stir any liquid several times

during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in

certain containers (especially containers shaped

like cylinders) may become 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, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This

is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.

' Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable

utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to

maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

' Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the

recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let

potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Electrical connection

If your 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

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

1. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking

Guide Label

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

1. Glass tray

2. Support

3. Hub

(8)

4. Vent Grille

5. Glass tray. The glass tray moves food as it

cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the

oven during operation for best cooking results.

6. Cooktop Light

7. Grease 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 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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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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1. Display. The display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and cooking functions selected.

2. Popcorn. Touch this button to pop popcorn with

the sensor feature. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

3. Potato. Touch this button to cook potatoes

without entering a cook time or power.

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4. Vegetable. Touch this button to cook vegetables

without entering a cook time or power.

5. Frozen Entree. Touch this button to cook a 10-

to 21- ounce frozen entree without entering a cook time or power.

6. Auto Cook. Touch this button to cook

miaowavable foods without entering a cook time

or power.

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7. Auto Reheat. Touch this button to reheat

miaowavable foods without entering a cook time or power.

8. Sure Simmer. Touch this pad to simmer soups,

casseroles, stews, and other liquid foods.

9. Auto Defrost. Touch this button followed by

Number Buttons to thaw frozen meat by weight.

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 miaowave power or “cooking speed.”

10. Soften. Touch this button to soften ice cream,

cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.

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 10 seconds 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 after the 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 (^) On/Off. Touch this button to turn the

fan on or off.

24. Fan (^) 5-Speed. Touch this button to

choose one of 5 fan speeds.

25. Light (O”")- Touch this button to turn the light

on high, night, or off.

NOTE: If you 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 wiii 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 ”. If a time of day is not set,

will show on the Display until you touch “Clock ”.

Example for 10:30 (AM).

Touch: Display Shows:

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/Ciear.

CHILD LOCK

Use this safety feature 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:

Stop / Clear

Display Shows:

Time of day.

Clock

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Start

ENTER TIME OF DAY

TOUCH START

10 : 30

AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2

10 : 30

TOUCH START

10 : 30 AM

Start

NOTE: You can switch between AM and PM by

touching 1 or 2 after step 4.

10 : 30 AM

Start

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch and hold until Locked appears in the display (approximately

4 seconds).

Touch: Display Shows:

Touch and hold until

Start

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. o

Stop / Clear

Time of day.

KITCHEN TIMER

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Timer

Once for Timer.

ENTER TIME MIN & SEC — TOUCH

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Example for Light Timer.

TOUCH START

3:00

KITCHEN TIMER

and Time counting down

Touch: Display Shows:

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Stop / Clear

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Timer

Twice for Timer.

Time of day.

LIGHT TIMER TO SET LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 1 / TO CLEAR LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 2

Example for Light Timer.

Touch

Display Shows:

LIGHT TIMER ENTER TIME OF

Start

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DAY for LIGHT OFF

TOUCH START 4:30

AM TOUCH 1

PM TOUCH 2

Start

10.

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

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ENTER TIME OF

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AM TOUCH 1

PM TOUCH 2

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11:30 PM

Once Kitchen Timer

Twice

Light Timer

Time Counting Down

Light Clear

Light Set

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COOKTOP LIGHT

ADD MINUTE

The button right of the control panel controls the cooktop light.

Example for Light HIGH.

Touch: Display Shows:

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once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light

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

Hi6h/Nioht/Off

The display will show “HIGH LIGHT” once.

The display will show “OFF LIGHT” once.

EXHAUST FAN

The button right of the contro exhaust fan.

Example for exhaust fan speed to level 4

panel controls the 5-speed

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: Display Shows:

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Stop / Clear

2- aS Twice

Minute

Time of day.

TIME COOK 2:00 P-100

and Time counting down.

NOTE: Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will

add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

Touch: Display Shows:

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This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level.

2.0 *

Touch until Level 4

3.0 *

Turn off fan when desired NOTE: If the 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. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the * button will not turn the fan off.

On/Off

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On/Off

LEVEL 1 VENT FAN

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:

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Time

TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME

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5:30 P-100 TOUCH START

5:30 P-80

TIME COOK 5:30 P-80

and Time counting down.

NOTE: After use of cook function, fan will run for 1 minute to cool if it senses too much heat.

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:

1. О

Cook

Time

TIME COOK

ENTER COOKING

TIME

2. OOO

3 0 0

to set a 3 minute cook

time for the first stage.

3. О

Power

to set an 80% cook

power for the first stage.

5- О

Cook

Time

6. OOO

7 0 0

to set a 7 minute cook

time for the second stage.

7- О

Power

TOUCH START or

POWER

3 : 00 P-100

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 3 : 00 P-100

TOUCH START

3 : 00 P-80

TIME COOK

ENTER COOKING

TIME TOUCH START or

POWER 7 : 00 P-100

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 7 : 00 P-100

8- О

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

TOUCH START

7 : 00 P-50

TIME COOK

3 : 00 P-80

Start

10.

When the first stage is over, you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.

and Time counting down.

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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

It also tells you when to use each cook power.

Follow recipe or food package instructions if available. 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 WHEN TO USE IT

100% of full power

9 = 90% of full power

8 = 80% of full power

7 = 70% of full power

6 = 60% of full power

High

Medium-High

• 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

5 = 50% of full power

4 = 40% of full power

3 = 30% of full power Medium-Low,

2 = 20% of full power

1 = 10% of full power

Medium • Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

Defrost

Low

• Simmering stews

• Melting chocolate

• Heating pastries

• 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 will 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

FOOD

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

Auto Defrost

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

CAN SET

(tenths of a pound)

Example for 1.2 lbs of ground beef.

Touch:

1. O

Defrost

Auto

Display Shows:

MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 BREAD TOUCH 4

2- O

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.

and

to enter the weight

Start

MEAT ENTER WEIGHT

TOUCH START

1.2 LBS

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 will 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.

If the 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

DECIMAL WEIGHT

.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 SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Ground Beef, Bulk

Ground Beef, Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin Steak

Stew Beef

Pot Roast, Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

Rolled Rump Roast

LAMB

Cubes for Stew

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Chops (1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops (1/2 inch thick)

Hot Dogs Spareribs

Country-style Ribs

Sausage, Links

Sausage, Bulk

Loin Roast, Boneless

MEAT

MEAT MEAT

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE. Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)

Poultry setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole (up to 6 lbs)

Cut-up

POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-

side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on the DEFROST PLATE.

Place chicken breast-side up on the DEFROST PLATE. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast (up to 6 lbs)

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on the DEFROST PLATE. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat

FISH Turn over. Separate fillets when

FISH

FISH Turn over.

FISH

partially thawed if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Break apart. Turn over.

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. Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops

FISH FISH FISH

Turn over and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Bread setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bagel

Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread

BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel.

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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 in the center, return it to 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:

Warm

Ho ld

Display Shows:

HOLD WARM

TOUCH START

HOLD WARM

Start

At the end of the hold warm, four tones 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.

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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 will 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:

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 (15ml) 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

oooo

3 0 0 0

Touch Number buttons to enter the simmer time. Example for 30

minutes.

TOUCH START 30:00

SURE SIMMER (SENSOR)

Start

The food will then simmer for the time you set.

The oven will bring the food to a boil.

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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 of 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 of 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: Display Shows:

- o

Stop / Clear

2. O

Potato

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps

and COOK END will be displayed.

Time of day.

POTATO (SENSOR)

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS pads all of the sensor cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook

food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time

each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking

time each time you press it.

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SENSOR COOKING TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Popcorn

Potato

Fresh

Vegetable

Frozen

Vegetable

o O)

Canned Vegetable

Frozen Entree

Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bag of popcorn.Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable. Before popping, remove the rack from the oven (refer to Page 32).

Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place In an appropriately sized microwave container.

Add amount of water according to the quantity. (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups: 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container.

Add amount of water according to the quantity. (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups: 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from the outer display can. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container,

cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-safe container, place on a plate.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork

(3 times). After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.

3.0~3.5oz. package

1~4 medium (approx.

8 to 10 oz. each)

1~4 cups

10 to 21 oz.

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AUTO COOK

AUTO REHEAT

Auto Cook lets you heat common microwaveprepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. Auto Cook has preset cook powers for 4 food categories: Casserole, Rice, Bacon, and Hot Cereal.

Example for Rice.

Touch:

1. O

Auto

Cook

Display Shows:

SELECT MENU 1 to 4

-- SEE COOKING

GUIDE

RICE (SENSOR)

Choose food category:

CATEGORY

Casserole (Sensor) 1 1 to 4 cups

Rice (Sensor) Bacon 3 2 to 4 slices Hot Cereal

The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system, except Bacon and Hot Cereal.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four

beeps and COOK END will be displayed.

TOUCH NUMBER

BUTTON

2 1/2 to 2 cups

4 1 to 6 servings

QUANTITY

Auto Reheat lets you heat foods without selecting

cooking times and power levels.

Auto Reheat has preset cook powers for 5

categories: Casserole, Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce, Roll/Muffin, and Beverage.

Example for Casserole.

Touch: Display Shows:

1. O

Auto

Reheat

SELECT MENU 1 to 5

--SEE COOKING GUIDE

CASSEROLE (SENSOR)

Choose food category.

CATEGORY

Casserole (Sensor) 1 1 to 4 cups

Dinner Plate (Sensor)

Soup/Sauce (Sensor) 3 1 to 4 cups

Roll/Muffin Beverage 5 1 to 2 cups

The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system, except Roll/Muffin and Beverage. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed.

TOUCH NUMBER

BUTTON

2 1 to 2 Servings

4 1 to 6 pieces

QUANTITY

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AUTO COOK TABLE

CATEGORY

Casserole

BUTTON

(Sensor)

TOUCH NUMBER

Rice

(Sensor)

Bacon

Hot Cereal

AUTO REHEAT TABLE

DIRECTION

Assemble the ingredients per the recipe

in a 1~2- quart casserole.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Place rice and twice as much liquid (water, chicken, or vegetable stock) in a 2- quart

microwave dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice.

Place bacon strips on a microwave

bacon rack for best results.

(Use dinner plate lined with paper towels

if rack is not available)

Prepare as directed on package and cook. Stir well before eating.

Use only instant hot cereal.

AMOUNT

1~4 cups

1/2~2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to directions on the package.

2~4 slices

1~6 servings

CATEGORY

BUTTON

Casserole (Sensor)

Dinner Plate (Sensor)

Soup/Sauce (Sensor)

Roll/Muffin

Beverage 5

TOUCH NUMBER

DIRECTION

Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Place on a low plate.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand 3 minutes.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.

Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Remove from display package and place on a plate.

Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not cover.

Remove from display package and place on a plate.

(Be carefull The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes

liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.)

AMOUNT

1~4 cups

1~2 servings

1~4 cups

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

fresh

1~2 cups (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:

Stop / Clear

Soften

O O

When the cook time is over, you will hear four

beeps and COOK END will be displayed.

Time of day.

SELECT MENU 1 to 4 — SEE COOKING GUIDE

ICE CREAM TOUCH 1 to 3

The display will show

ICE CREAM QUART once, ICE CREAM and

Time counting down.

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

2. O

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

;

Stop / Clear

Melt

Display Shows:

Time of day.

SELECT MENU 1 to 4 — SEE COOKING GUIDE

CHOCOLATE

TOUCH 1 to 2

The display will show

CHOCOLATE 8 OZ once, CHOCOLATE and Time counting down.

SOFTEN TABLE

CODE

CATEGORY

Butter

Ice

cream

Cream

cheese

Frozen

juice

DIRECTION

Unwrap and place in microwavable container.

Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Place container in oven.

Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.

Unwrap and place in

microwavable Container.

Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Remove top. Place in oven.

Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water.

AMOUNT 1, 2or3

sticks

Pint,

Quart,

Half

gallon

3 or 8 oz.

6, 12 or

16 oz.

MELT TABLE

CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION

Butter or

Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

MarshmallowsLarge or miniature

Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking

to complete melting.

Chocolate chips or

squares of baking

chocolate may be used. Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end

of cycle to complete

melting. Use processed cheese

food only. Cut into cubes.

Place in a single layer in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cooking

to complete melting.

marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

AMOUNT

1,2 or 3

sticks

4 or 8 oz.

8 or 16

oz.

5 or 10

oz.

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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

cloth with spray glass cleaner. Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth; do not spray 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,

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: If your 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.

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.

Size and shape

• 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.

Reieasing pressure 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.

Using standing 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 of 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. If you are using the Sensor function, be sure to vent.

Using aluminum foil

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 it covers the bottom of the container,

not more than V4 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 34 in. (1.9 cm).

• Container must be at least half filled.

• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum V4 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.

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Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven

• 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 1 operate my microwave oven without the glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish?

Can 1 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 1 microwave food in it? 1 thought that this should not happen.

What does “standing time” mean?

No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you

will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in

your oven must fit on the glass tray. You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use

small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow

foil trays (if tray is not taller than 34 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.

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Can 1 pop popcorn in my microwave oven?

How do 1 get the best results?

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

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

not run.

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 not cooked • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal. Your enough. electric company can tell you if the 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.

The display shows a time

counting down but the oven • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch STCP/CLEAR to cancel the is not cooking. Kitchen Timer.

• The oven door is not closed completely.

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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 the programming or

end-of-cycle tone.

• You have not entered the correct command.

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®.

Kenmore 721.80869 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Microwave Hood

Combination

Warranty

Sears Service

Microwave Oven Safety

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

ULTRA WAVE™ Inverter Microwave System

Sensor Cooking

For the best cooking results

Using Your Microwave Oven

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

CLOCK

INTERRUPTING COOKING

CHILD LOCK

ENTER TIME OF DAY

10 : 30 AM

TIMER

TIMER FUNCTION TABLE

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

1. MEAT

2. POULTRY

3. FISH

4. BREAD

Example for 1.2 lbs of ground beef.

NOTE:

HOLD WARM

NOTES:

NOTES:

SURE SIMMER ENTER COOKING TIME

TOUCH START 30:00

SURE SIMMER (SENSOR)

SENSOR COOKING

POTATO (EXAMPLE)

MORE/LESS

SENSOR COOKING TABLE

AUTO COOK TABLE

AUTO REHEAT TABLE

Caring for Your Microwave Oven

To use of the metal rack:

To avoid risk of property damage:

For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft

To clean glass tray and support, wash in mild,

The cooktop light

The oven light

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)

Questions and Answers

Troubleshooting