Kenmore 7678524000, 7678524800, 7678524900 Use And Care Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Manual

USE & CARE

MANUAL

MODEL No.

7678524000 7678524800 7678524900

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read this booklet so you will be able to enjoy all the features in your Kenmore Microwave Oven.

Record in the space provided below the Model No. and the Serial No. of the appliance.

Model No.

Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

*Sold by Sears Canada Inc.

Part No. 3828W5A3099

SEARS. CANADA INC., TORONTO. M5B 2B8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................2

SAFETY...................................................................3

Important Safety Instructions ................................3

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To

Excessive Microwave Energy ...............................4

INFORMATION........................................................5

Location of Model Number....................................5

Oven Specifications ..............................................5

Electrical Rating....................................................5

Electrical Requirements........................................5

Grounding Instructions..........................................5

Microwave Oven Features....................................6

Oven Control Panel...............................................7

OPERATION............................................................9

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......9

Time of Day........................................................9

Kitchen Timer.....................................................9

Light Timer ........................................................9

Hi/Low/Off...............................................10

On/Off .......................................................10

Child Lock .........................................................10

Help....................................................................10

Hold Warm.........................................................10

Custom Set ........................................................11

Quick Touch Plus...............................................11

Custom Cook .....................................................11

More / Less ........................................................12

Cooking at High Cook Power.............................12

Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................12

Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........13

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........14

Sensor Cooking Guide......................................14

Adding or Subtracting Cook time......................15

Popcorn.............................................................15

Vegetable..........................................................15

Pizza.................................................................15

Potato................................................................16

Cook..................................................................16

Reheat ..............................................................16

QUICK DEFROST...............................................17

EXPRESS DEFROST..........................................17

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART............................18

USE OF THE TWO POSITION METAL RACK...20

MAINTENANCE.......................................................21

CARE AND CLEANING .......................................21

Metal Rack.........................................................21

Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................21

Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............21

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................22

Oven Light Replacement ...................................22

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................22

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................23

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................24

SEARS SERVICE....................................................27

SEARS WARRANTY...............................................28

SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS.............................29

WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

• Read all the instructions before using your oven.

• Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.

• Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found

on page 4.

• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in its 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.

• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water -for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or

food in the cavity when not in use.

• Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.

•

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches

on the oven door. The oven has several built-in

safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

• To avoid a fire hazard:

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

overcooked foods can starts a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

- Do not store combustible items (bread,

cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning

strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn on.

- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven.

• If a fire should start:

- Keep the oven door closed.

- Turn the oven off.

- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical grounding instructions on page 5.

- Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.

- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

- This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation

instructions.

• Do not mount oven a sink.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in

harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlock.

• 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:

- door (bent)

- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

- door seals and sealing surfaces.

•

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.

- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby

food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly

cause personal injury.

- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.

- Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven.

- Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell; water

with oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glass jars. These items may explode.

• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.

It is made for household use only.

• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-

cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish.

- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor. Use a microwavable dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.

• Preserve the metal rack:

- Remove the metal rack from the oven when you

are not using it.

- Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in it.

- The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot holders to remove it after cooking.

- Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal rack.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY

Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.

LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER

To request service information or replacement parts, SEARS CANADA will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the left side of control panel as shown in the illustration below.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1050W (IEC 60705 Standard) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-5/8” Cavity Volume 1.9 Cu.ft Net Weight 60 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz * 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +

Ventilation Fan)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical

short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING - If you use the grounding plug

improperly, you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance 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 appliance.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

INFORMATION

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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Oven Control

Panel

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Door Safety Lock System

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Two-position

Metal Rack

Glass Turntable

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INFORMATION

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

6 8

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INFORMATION

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INFORMATION

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook frozen entree, casserole, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

4. PIZZA: Touch this pad to cook pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels.

5. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato.

6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner plate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

7. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to reheat vegetables. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables.

8. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

9. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

10. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each

oven function.

11. EXPRESS DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch

on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

12. QUICK TOUCH PLUS: Touch this pad to set and

start quickly at 100% power.

13. QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides you with the

quick defrosting method for 1.0 pounds frozen foods.

14. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.

15. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

16. POWER: Touch this pad to select a cooking power

level.

17. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight.

18. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

19. TIME OF DAY: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

20. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory.

21. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.

22. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen

timer.

23. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear all entries.

24. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch START.

25. ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. “OFF” will appear in the display.

26. HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.

27. HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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

TIME OF DAY

This oven includes a 24 hour clock.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

OPERATION

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch TIME OF DAY. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

3. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

4. Touch TIME OF DAY. (or START)

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

3. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

4. Touch START.

When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and

END will display.

Example: To count 3 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch LIGHT TIMER. (Press once for AM, twice for

PM.)

3. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on.

4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

5. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off.

6. Touch START.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.

2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.

NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, you should touch key.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

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CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

HOLD WARM

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.

NOTES:

• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

• 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 could be covered during HOLD WARM.

To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle:

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

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display.

• You can set HOLD WARM to follow EXPRESS DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.

OPERATION

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HOLD WARM.

3. Touch START.

Example: To use the hold warm.

ON / OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot

to touch. Be careful touching the turntable

during and after cooking.

• Do not run the empty without food in it.

HELP

The HELP pad display feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HELP.

3. Touch POPCORN.

Example: To learn about POPCORN.

HI / LOW / OFF

The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking. Touch once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or a three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off

manually.

HI / LOW / OFF

Touch once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.

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OPERATION

CUSTOM SET

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See following chart for more information.

NUMBER

1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2

Sound ON/OFF control

Sound ON Sound OFF Clock ON Clock OFF

Slow speed Normal speed

Fast speed Lbs Kg

Clock display control

Display

Defrost weight mode select

CUSTOM

SET

RESULT

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

3. Touch number 4.

4. Touch number 2.

Example: To change defrost weight mode.

(from lbs to kg)

NUMBER

QUICK TOUCH PLUS

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START.

NOTE:

If you touch Quick Touch Plus, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds.

Touch Quick Touch Plus 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

Example: To set Quick Touch Plus for 2 minutes.

CUSTOM COOK

CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.

3. Enter the cook time.

4. Touch START.

Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.

3. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

Example: To recall the memory.

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER.

4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds

at 70% power.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to “HIGH”.

OPERATION

MORE / LESS

By using the MORE or LESS Keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the 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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OPERATION

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

USE

• Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish, and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Reheat meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• All reheating.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

• Cook breads and cereal products.

• Cook cheese dishes,veal.

• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.

• Cook pasta.

• Cook meats,whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib

roast,sirloin roast.

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.

• Cooking small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some

sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heating small amounts of food.

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

“HIGH”

6 5

100%

90%

80%

70%

60% 50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS”

The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

OPERATION

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SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate “SENSING” during the initial sensing period. 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 heating time. For best results by Sensor, following these recommendation.

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature.

2. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results.

3. Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid.

4. 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.

1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

3. Match the amount of the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

4. 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 turing into steam can mislead the sensor.

OPERATION

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ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME

If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after choosing the function. You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch COOK.

3. Choose food category.

4. Touch number 9.

Example: If you want to adjust the Sensor Cook

(casserole) cooking time for longer time.

Cook time

Less

Normal

Touch pad

number

7 8 9

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To pop 3.5 oz.

VEGETABLE

VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch VEGETABLE.

3. Choose food category.

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

END will display.

Example: To reheat Frozen Vegetable.

Category

Fresh

Frozen

Canned

Touch pad

number

PIZZA

Reheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch PIZZA. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended while

popcorn.

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OPERATION

POTATO

Cooking with POTATO lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power levels.

NOTE:

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes wrapped.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POTATO. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch COOK.

3. Choose food category.

Example: To cook Rice.

COOK

Using COOK lets you heat common microwaveprepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories: Frozen Entree, Casserole, and

Rice.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch REHEAT.

3. Choose food category.

Example: To reheat Casserole.

REHEAT

REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories:

Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce.

Category

Casserole Dinner Plate Soup/Sauce

Touch pad

number

1 2 3

Category

Frozen Entree

Casserole

Rice

Touch pad

number

1 2 3

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

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OPERATION

Weight conversion chart

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 EXPRESS 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 chart to convert the weight to decimals.

DEFROSTING TIPS

• When using EXPRESS DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

• Only use EXPRESS DEFROST for raw food. EXPRESS DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a “true” freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a

temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can damage the oven lining.

• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

NUMBER AFTER

DECIMAL

EQUIVALENT

OUNCE WEIGHT

.10 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60 .70 .75 .80 .90

1.00

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

One-Quarter Pound

One- Half Pound

Three-Quarters Pound

One Pound

QUICK DEFROST

The QUICK DEFROST feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1, 0 pound frozen foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.

EXPRESS DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using EXPRESS DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Express Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch EXPRESS DEFROST.

Example: To defrost 1,2 lbs of ground beef.

Category

Meat

Poultry

Fish

Touch pad

number

4. Enter the weight.

3. Choose food category.

5. Touch START.

6. After 1/2 of the defrost time is over, The display will prompt you to turn food over. Open door, turn food over, and shield any warm portions.

7. Close the door and restart.

8. When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

NOTE: If you do not open the

door within 3 seconds, the display will resume the countdown.

1. Touch QUICK DEFROST pad.

2. Touch START pad.

Example: To defrost 1lb ground beef.

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OPERATION

FOOD AT BEEPSETTING

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

Chops (1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops (1 inch thick)

Hot dogs Spareribs

Country style ribs

Sausage, links

Sausage, bulk

Loin roast, boneless

MEAT

MEAT MEAT

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.

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.

Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.

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