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Part No. 382885A0056 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www.sears.com
Table of Microwave Hood
Contents
Warranty ............................................................................ 2
Microwave Oven Safety .............................................. 3-5
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ................. 6-10
How Your Kenmore Microwave Oven Works ................ 6
Radio Interference .......................................................... 6
Testing Your Microwave Oven ....................................... 6
Testing Your Dinnerware or Cookware .......................... 7
Operating Safety Precautions ........................................ 7
Electrical Connection ...................................................... 7
Microwave Oven Features ............................................. 8
Control Panel Features ............................................ 9-10
Microwave Cooking Tips ........................................ 11-12
Using Your Microwave Oven .................................. 13-20
Audible Signals ............................................................. 13
Clock ............................................................................. 13
Child Lock ..................................................................... 13
Kitchen Timer ................................................................ 13
Exhaust Fan ................................................................. 14
Cooktop Light ............................................................... 14
Options .......................................................................... 14
Timed Cooking ............................................................. 15
Add 30 Sec ................................................................... 15
Interrupting Cooking ..................................................... 15
Multistage Cooking ....................................................... 15
Microwave Power Levels ............................................ 16
Auto Defrost .................................................................. 17
Weight Conversion Table ............................................. 17
Auto Defrost Table .................................................. 18-19
Time Defrost and Express Defrost ............................... 20
Defrosting Tips ............................................................. 20
Using Sensor Cooking ........................................... 21-29
Sensor Operating Instructions ..................................... 21
Sensor Cooking Guide ................................................. 21
Sensor Popcorn ............................................................ 21
More/Less ..................................................................... 21
Sensor Cook ................................................................. 22
Sensor Reheat .............................................................. 22
Sensor Cook Table ....................................................... 23
Sensor Reheat Table .................................................... 23
Soften ............................................................................ 24
Soften Table .................................................................. 24
Melt ................................................................................ 24
Melt Table ...................................................................... 24
Grill Cooking Introduction ............................................. 25
Grill Rack ....................................................................... 25
Crisping Tray ................................................................. 25
Auto Grill Cooking ........................................................ 25
Auto Grill Cooking Table ......................................... 26-27
Crisping Tray Cooking Table ........................................ 27
Combi. Cookin_ ............................................................ 28
Combi. Modes Time Table ........................................... 28
Multimode Cooking ....................................................... 28
Caring for Your Microwave Oven .......................... 29-32
Caring for the Filters ............................................... 30-31
Replacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights .............. 31_?,2
Questions and Answers ................................................ 33
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 34-35
Master Protection Agreement ...................................... 71
Combination
Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according
to all instructions supplied with the product, if
this appliance fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
cal! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ to arrange for free repair.
This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs,
and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct
product installation, operation, or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is net
installed, operated, or maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from
accident, abuse, misuse, or use for other than its
intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the
use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals, or utensils
other than those recommended in a!! instructions
supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting
from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties, limitation of
remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this
limited warranty shal! be product repair as provided
herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed
by law. Sears shall net be liable for incidenta! or
consequential damages. Some states and provinces
do net allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used
in the United States and Canada.
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
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 instructions immediately.
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:
a, WARNING: Toreducethe
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only
in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - are able to explode and
should not be heated in the microwave
oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•The microwaveovenshouldbeservicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
•See doorsurfacecleaning instructionsinthe"Caring
forYourMicrowaveOven"section.
•Toreducetheriskof fire intheovencavity:
- Donot overcookfood.Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhen paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsareplaced insidethe oven
tofacilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paperor plasticbags
beforeplacingbagsin oven.
- If materialsinsidetheovenignite,keepoven
doorclosed,turn ovenoff,anddisconnectthe
powercord,or shut off poweratthefuse orcircuit
breakerpanel.
- Donot usethecavityforstoragepurposes.Do not
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,or foodin
thecavitywhen notinuse.
•This microwaveovenis suitablefor useaboveboth
gasand electriccookingequipment.
•This microwaveovenis intendedtobe used above
rangeswith maximumwidth of36 inches(91cm).
•Cleanventilatinghoodsfrequently- grease should
notbe allowedto accumulateon hoodor filter.
•Whenflamingfoods underthehood,turnthe fanon.
• Usecarewhencleaningthevent-hoodfilter.
Corrosiveoven cleanersmaydamagethefilter.
•Oversizedfoodsor oversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbe insertedinthe microwaveoven asthey may
createa fireorriskof electricshock.
• Donotcleanwith metalscouringpads.Piecescan
burn offthepadandtouch electricalpartsinvolvinga
risk ofelectricshock.
•Donot storeanythingdirectlyontopof the
microwaveovenwhen the microwaveovenis in
operation.
•Donot coveror blockanyopeningson the
microwaveoven.
•Donot storethis microwaveovenoutdoors.Do not
usethe microwaveovennearwater- forexample,
neara kitchensink, in a wet basement,neara
swimmingpool,or similarlocation.
•Donot immersecordor plug inwater.
•Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.
•Donot letcordhangoveredge oftable or counter.
•Donot mountoverasink.
•Donot cover racksoranyother partof the ovenwith
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingof theoven.
•Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surfacetension
ofthe liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removedfrom 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 halfwaythrough
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow neoNs.
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 spoonor
other utensil intothe container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
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(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
Electrical
requirements
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage
to the:
(1) Door (bent).
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened).
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Do not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
kWARNING: Improper
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. Ifthe 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.
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 Microwave Hood Combination Works
Microwaveenergyis nothot.ttcausesfood to make
itsown heat,anditis thisheatthatcooksthefood.
MicrowavesarelikeTV waves,radiowaves,or light
waves. Youcannotseethem, butyoucan seewhat
they do.
A magnetron inthe microwaveovenproduces
microwaves.The microwavesmove intotheoven
wherethey contactfood as itturnsontheturntable.
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Metal floor Glass turntable
The glass turntable ofyour microwaveoven lets
microwavespassthrough.Theythen bounceoffa
metalfloor,backthroughthe glassturntable,andare
absorbedby thefood.
Microwavespassthroughmost glass,paper,and
plasticswithoutheatingthem sofood absorbsthe
energy.Microwavesbounceoffmetalcontainersso
fooddoes not absorbthe energy.
Oven cavity
Sensor Cooking
TheMicrowaveSystemfeaturesSensorCooking
functions.Ahumiditysensorin theovencavitydetects
moistureandhumidityemittedfrom foodas itheats.
Thesensoradjustscookingtimesto varioustypes
andamountsof food.Sensorcookingtakesthe
guessworkoutof microwavecooking.
For the best cooking results
• Always cook food forthe shortestcookingtime
recommended.Checkto see howthe foodis
cooking.
• Stir, turn over,or rearrange the foodbeingcooked
abouthalfwaythroughthe cookingtimefor all
recipes.Thiswill help makesurethefood isevenly
cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper,microwave-approvedpapertowels,or plastic
wrap. Remembertoturn backa cornerofthe plastic
wrapto vent steamduringcooking.
Radio Interference
Usingyourmicrowaveoven maycause interference
to your radio,TV,orsimilarequipment.Whenthereis
interference,youcan reduceitor removeit by:
• Cleaning thedoorand sealingsurfacesof the oven.
• Adjusting the receivingantennaof theradioor
television.
Testing Your Microwave Oven
water in a glasscontainerinthe oven.Closethedoor
I o test theoven putabout1 cup (250 ml)of cold
andmake sureitlatches.
• Moving the receiverawayfromthe microwaveoven.
• Plugging the microwaveoven intoadifferentoutlet
sothat the microwaveovenand receiverare on
differentbranchcircuits.
Cookat 100%powerfor 1 minute.Whenthe time is
up,the water shouldbeheated.
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Testing Your Dinnerware or Cookware
Test dinnenNareor cookware beforeusing.To
test adishfor safeuse, put itinto theovenwitha
cupof waterbesideit Cook at 100%cook power
for one minute If the dish gets hot, do not use it.
Somedishes (melamine,someceramicdinnerware,
etc.)absorb microwaveenergy,becomingtoo hotto
Operating Safety Precautions
• Neverleanonthe dooror allow a childto swingon it
whenthe door isopen.
• Usehot pads. Microwaveenergydoesnotheat
containers,butthe heatfromthefood can makethe
containerhot.
• Do not usenewspaperorotherprintedpaper
in theoven.
• Do not dryflowers,fruit,herbs,wood,paper,
gourds,or c!othesin theoven.
• Do not starta microwaveovenwhenitisempty.
Productlifemaybe shortened.Ifyou practice
programmingtheoven,place a containerofwater
in theoven.Itis normalforthe ovendoorto look
wavyafterthe ovenhas beenrunningfor awhile.
• Do not tryto meltparaffinwax in the oven. Paraffin
wax willnotmeltin a microwaveoven becauseit
allowsmicrowavesto passthroughit.
• Do not operatethe microwaveovenunlessthe
glassturntableissecurelyin placeandcanmove
freely.The turntablecanmove ineitherdirection.
Make sure theturntableis correct-sideup inthe
oven. Handleyour turntable with care when
removingitfromthe ovento avoidpossiblybreaking
it. tf yourturntablecracksorbreaks,contactyour
dealerfora replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the browningdish
bottommust beat least3/16in.(0.5cm)abovethe
turntable.Followthe directionssuppliedwith the
browningdish.
handleandslowingcookingtimes. Cookingin metal
containersnotdesignedfor microwaveuse could
damagethe oven,as couldcontainerswithhidden
metal(twist-ties,foillining,staples,metallicglaze
ortrim).
• Never cookor reheata wholeegg insidethe
shell.Steambuildupinwholeeggs maycausethem
to burst,and possiblydamagetheoven.Slice hard-
boiledeggsbefore heating.Inrarecases,poached
eggshave been knownto explode.Cover poached
eggsand allow a standingtimeof one minute
beforecuttingintothem.
• For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heating or reheating. Liquidsheatedin
certaincontainers(especiallycontainersshapedlike
cylinders)maybecomeoverheated.The liquidmay
splashoutwith a loudnoiseduringorafterheating
or whenaddingingredients(coffeegranules,tea
bags,etc.).Thiscan harmthe oven.
• Microwaves maynotreachthecenterof a roast.
The heatspreadstothecenterfrom the outer,
cookedareasjust as inregularoven cooking.This
is oneofthe reasonsfor lettingsomefoods (for
example,roasts orbakedpotatoes)standfora while
aftercooking,or for stirringsomefoodsduringthe
cookingtime.
• Do not deep fry inthe oven. Microwavable
utensilsare not suitableand itis difficultto maintain
appropriatedeep-fryingtemperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At theendof the
recommendedcookingtime, potatoesshouldbe
slightlyfirm becausethey willcontinuecooking
duringstandingtime.After microwaving, let
potatoesstandfor 5 minutes.Theywil!finish
cookingwhilestanding.
Electrical Connection
I If yourelectricpowerline oroutletvoltageis lessthan 110volts,cookingtimes may be longer.
Havea qualifiedelectriciancheckyourelectrical
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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. 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)
4. Vent Grille
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3. Crisping Tray Support Washer
4. Turntable
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5. Turntable. The turntable turns 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 Filters. See "Caring for the Filters"
section.
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel
to perform all functions.
The turntable rotates in both directions to help food cook 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, hollowed groove of the turntable bottom between the
rollers of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the bottom ridge of the turntable.
Control Panel Features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily
by simply touching the appropriate Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and
Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see "Using
Your Microwave Oven" section.
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1. Display. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking
time settings, cook powers, quantities,
weights, and the cooking functions selected.
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2. Grill. This feature will allow you to brown
and crisp food quickly.
3.Micro.Thisfeaturewillcookfoodwiththe
microwavefunction.
4.Combi.Thisfeaturewillcookfoodwiththe
microwaveandthegrillfunctionsalternately.
5.Seafood.Touchthispadtocookshrimp,fish
fillets,orlobstertailseasilywiththegrillfunction.
6.Beefor Pork.Touchthispadtoeasilycook
hamburgerpatties,beefsteaks,andporkchops
withthegrillfunction.
7.Poultry.Touchthispadtoeasilycookchicken
pieces,chickenbreasts,andchickennuggets
withthegrillfunction.
8.SensorCook.Touchthispadtocookbaked
potatoes,frozenvegetables,freshvegetables,
cannedvegetables,frozenentrees,andrice.
Theovensensorwilltelltheovenhowlongto
cook,dependingontheamountofhumidity
comingfromthefood.
9.SensorReheat.Touchthispadtoreheata
casserole,dinnerplate,pizzaslice,orsoups/
sauces.Theovensensorwilltelltheoven
howlongtocook,dependingontheamountof
humiditycomingfromthefood.
10.SensorPopcorn.Touchthispadtopop
popcornwiththesensorfeature.Theoven
sensorwilltelltheovenhowlongtocook,
dependingontheamountofhumidityitdetects
fromthepopcorn.
11.Soften.Touchthispadtosoftenbutter,ice
cream,creamcheese,orfrozenjuice.
12.Melt.Touchthispadtomeltbutter
ormargarine,chocolate,cheese,or
marshmallows.
13.AutoDefrost.Touchthispadfollowedby
NumberPadstothawfrozenmeatbyweight.
14.ExpressDefrost.Touchthispadtodefrost
1lb.(0.5kg)offrozengroundbeef.
15.TimeDefrost.Touchthispadtochoosethe
amountoftimeyouwanttodefrost.
16.NumberPads.Touchnumberpadstoenter
thecookingtime,powerlevel,quantities,or
weights.
17.Add30 sec. Touch this pad to add 30
seconds of cook time to a cycle or to set and
start quickly at 100% power level.
18. START/Enter. Touch this pad to start a
function or enter all entries. If you open the
door after the oven begins to cook, touch
START/Enter again.
19. Power. To set the amount of microwave
energy released to cook the food, touch this
pad after the cook time has been set. The
higher the number, the higher the microwave
power level.
20. More. Touching this pad adds 10 seconds
of cook time each time you press it.
21. Less. Touching this pad subtracts 10 seconds
of cook time each time you press it.
22. STOP/Clear. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during
cooking, or to clear the display.
23. Kitchen Timer. Touch this pad to set the
kitchen timer.
24. Clock. Touch this pad to enter the correct time
of day.
25. Option. Touch this pad to change the oven
default setting for sound, clock, display speed,
and defrost weights.
26. Fan (_) 5 Speed. Touch this pad to choose
one of 5 fan speeds.
27. Fan (_) On/Off. Touch this pad to turn the
fan On or Off.
28. High/Night/Off (). Touch this pad to turn
the light on High, Night, or Off.
NOTE: If you try to enter an incorrect command or
setting, you will not hear any beeps. Touch STOP/
Clear and re-enter the instructions.
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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. Forexample, if you double a recipe,
add a little more than half the original cooking time.
Check for doneness and, ifnecessary, add more
time insmall increments.
Starting Temperature of Food
• The lower the temperature ofthe food being
put into the microwave oven, the longer ittakes to
cook. Food at room temperature will be re-heated
more quickly than food at refrigeratortemperature.
Composition of Food
• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated
fasterthan food containing a lot of water. Fatand
sugar will also reacha higher temperature than
water inthe cooking process.
• The denser the food, the longer ittakes to heat.
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 willcook faster thanthe thicker parts.
Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs
in the center of the dish.
Stirring and Turning Foods
• Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly
tothe center of the dish and avoids overcooking at
the outer edges of the food.
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 materialsthat microwaves will pass
through. Ifyou are using the Sensor function, be
sure to vent.
ReleasingPressurein Foods
• Several foods (forexample: bakedpotatoes,
sausages,egg yolks,and somefruits)aretightly
coveredbya skin or membrane.Steamcan buildup
underthe membraneduringcooking,causingthe
foodto burst.Torelievethepressureandto prevent
bursting,pierce these foodsbefore cookingwitha
forkor toothpick.
UsingStanding Time
• Alwaysallow food tostand eitherinoroutside
theoven aftercookingpowerstops.Standingtime
afterdefrostingand cookingallowsthetemperature
toevenly spreadthroughoutthefood,improvingthe
cookingresults.Forstandingtime insidethe oven,
programa "0" powersecondstageofthe cooking
cycle.See "Two-StageCooking."
• The lengthof the standing time dependson the
amountoffood beingcookedandhow denseit is.
Sometimesit can be as short asthetime it takesto
removethefood fromthe ovenandmoveitto the
servingtable. However,with larger,denserfood items,
thestandingtime maybe aslongas 10minutes.
Arranging Food
Forbest results,placefood evenly onthe plate.Youcan
do this in severalways:
• If you are cooking several items of the same food,
suchas bakedpotatoes,place them in a ring pattern
foruniformcooking.
• When cooking foods of unevenshapes or
thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the
smallerorthinnerarea ofthe foodtowardthe center
ofthe dishwhere it willbe heatedlast.
• Layer thin slices of meat ontop ofeach other.
• When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the
skin- this preventscracking.
• Do not let foodora containertouchthe topor sidesof
theoven.This willpreventpossiblearcing (sparking.)
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