Kenmore 790.8036, Elite 790.8036 Series Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de uso y cuidada
English / Espa5ol
Models / Modelos: 790.8036*
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Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents
Warranty ....................................................................... 2
Microwave Oven Safety ...................................... 3
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ................. 6
How Your Microwave Oven Works .......................... 6
Radio Interference ........................................................ 6
Cooking Comparison Guide ............................................ 6
For the Best Cooking Results ....................................... 7
Cookware Guide .......................................................... 7
How To Use Accessories ................................................ 8
Operating Safety Precautions ................................... 8
Electrical Connection ................................................... 8
Specifications ................................................................. 9
Microwave Oven Features .......................................... 9
Control Panel Features ............................................... 10
Microwave Cooking Tips ....................................... 11-12
Using Your Microwave Oven ..................................... 13
Clock&Settings ...................................................... 13-15
Setting Kitchen Timer .................................................. 15
Using Vent Fan ............................................................ 15
Using Vent Delay ........................................................ 15
Using Cooktop Light ..................................................... 15
Setting Turntable On/Off .......................................... .16
Setting Timed Cook .................................................... 16
Interrupting Cooking ................................................... 16
Using One Touch Start ............................................... 16
Using Add 30 Sec ....................................................... 16
Setting Timed Cooking with Power Level .................... 17
Setting Two-Stage Cooking ...................................... 17
Kenmore Elite One Year Limited Warranty
Microwave Power Levels .............................................. 18
Using Auto Defrost ...................................................... 19
Auto Defrost Table ................................................. 20-21
Defrosting Tips .............................................................. 22
Sensor Operating Instructions ..................................... 23
Using Sensor Cook ........................................................ 23
Using Sensor Reheat ..................................................... 23
Sensor Cook Table ....................................................... 24
Sensor Reheat Table .................................................... 24
Using Quick Touch ...................................................... 25
Setting Melt/Soften ..................................................... 26
Tips For Convection Cooking ...................................... 27
Convection Keep Warm ............................................. 27
Convection Bake Roast .......................................... 27-28
Convection Baking Guidelines .............................. 29-30
Meat Roasting Guidelines For Convection Cooking .....31
Tips For Combination Cooking ........................................ 32
Micro + Cony Combicook ............................................ 32
Combination Roast Cooking Guide .............................. 33
Combination Bake Cooking Guide ............................... 33
Favorite Recipes ......................................................... 34-35
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ............................ 36
Caring for the Filters ................................................... 37
Replacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights ................. 38
Questions and Aqswers .............................................. 39
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 40
Sears Service .......................................................... 41-42
When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this appliance fails due to a defect in
material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free
repair.
Five Year Limited Warranty on Magnetron
For five years from the date of purchase, if the microwave magnetron fails due to defects in material or workmanship, a
new one will be supplied free of charge. Safety regulations require that the magnetron be installed by Sears. After the
first year from the purchase date, you are responsible for the labor cost to have it installed.
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than
private family purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain the product.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty time period, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. Damage to or failure of the product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of the product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of the product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall 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
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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 microwave oven. 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 wiIJ be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow instructionsimmediately.
You canbe killedor seriously injured
if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what
can happen if the instructions are not followed.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
• Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 5.
• The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 5.
• 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, such as closed jars, can 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 denning 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 to 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.
• This Microwave Oven is suitable for use above
both gas and electric cooking equipment.
• This Microwave Oven is intended to be used
above ranges with a maximum width of 36
inches (91 cm).
• Clean Ventilating Hoods frequently - grease
should not 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 break off the pad and touch electrical
parts, causing 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. Doing so will cause overheating of the
oven.
• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be bailing 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 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 caution 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. Doing so 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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door closes 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 for a properly qualified service
technician.
ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
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, is provided.
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.
before use
SAVE
WARNING: Improper grounding can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or service technician if you do not understand
the grounding instructions, or if you wonder whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the microwave oven.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce
the risk of anyone tripping over or becoming entangled
in the cord. 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.
THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows the basics that you need to
know in order to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It
causes food to make its own heat, and it is this heat that
cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves.
You cannot see them, but you can see the results of 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.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. The microwaves then bounce off a metal
floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed
by the food.
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Metal floo/r I O_'en cavity
Glass turntable
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.
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:
* Cleanlng 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.
COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE
MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
COOKING
METHOD
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Microwave energy is
distributed evenly throughout
the oven for fast, thorough
cooking of food.
Hot air circulates around food
to produce browned exteriors
and sealed-in juices.
HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air.
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BENEFITS
• Fast, high efficiency cooking.
• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.
• Eas dean-u .
" Aids in browning and seals
in flavor.
Cooks some foods faster
than regular ovens.
Microwave energy and
convection heat combine to
shorten the cooking time of
regular ovens, while browning
and sealing in juices.
Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
• Shortened cooking time
from microwave energy.
• Browning and crisping
from convection heat.
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FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS
• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If
needed, touch Add 30 Sac while the oven is operating, or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Add
30 Sec" section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help ensure that 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.
• The metal shelf is used for cooking certain items and should be removed from the microwave oven when not
needed. Do not store metal shelf in the microwave oven.
COOKWARE GUIDE
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-reslstant, non-metalllc cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before
using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup (250mJ) as done in of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Convection Cooking
• Metal Pans are recommended for aii types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.
• Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.
, Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a
light, tender crust.
• Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability
of glass.
Combination Cooking
Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause !
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arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cool<ware, the shelf or the oven. I
* Heat-resisant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450 °F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods that require_
crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
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COOl(WARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
Heat-Reslstant Glass, Ceramic Glass Yes Yes Yes
Ceramics, China Yes Yes Yes
(Do not use china with
gold or silver trim.)
Metal Cookware No Yes No
Non Heat-Reslstant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes No Yes_
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood Yes No No
Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450 ° F
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HOW TO USEACCESSORIES
G: Posslble to use
©: Recommended method
Glass Turntable Metal Rack X : Do not use
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Notes: Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating.
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
o Never lean on or allow a child to swing on the door when it is open.
- Use hot pads to handle food containers. 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. This may shorten the life-span of the oven. To practice
programming, put a container of water in the oven before starting.
" 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.
o Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely.
The turntable can rotate 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 breaking it.
" When using 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 severa_ times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain
containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may overheat. The liquid may splash during or after
heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm you or damage the
microwave oven.
" Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads from the outer to the center 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 nat deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difflcult to maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.
" Do not overcaok potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm
because they will continue cooking during standing time. After rnlcrowavlng, let potatoes stand for 5
minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
if your electric power llne 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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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120VAC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1550W
Microwave Output _ 900 W
Rated Current 13.0A
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 297/8"X 1613/32"X 151/4"
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 201/4" X 815/16" X 1315/16"
Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.5 cu.ft
_IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
The 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
3. Cooking Guide label
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A. Glass Turntable
B. Support
C. Hub
4. Vent Top
5. Glass Turntable:
The turntabJe reverses rotation each time the
microwave oven door is opened and closed.
This helps cook food 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 glass 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.
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.
9. Charcoal Filter: (behind Vent Top):
See "Caring for the Filters" section.
10. Wavegulde Cover: DO NOT REMOVE.
NOTE: Not all models come with a charcoal filter.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel Jets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have
to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located
on the control panel. Far more information an these features, see the "Using Your Microwave Oven" section.
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1. Display: The display includes a clock and indicators
that show the time of day, cooking time settings,
cook powers, CombiCook, sensor, quantities, weights
and cooking functions selected.
la. SENSOR: Icon displayed when using sensor
cook,
lb. TIMER: Icon displayed when timer is being set
or running.
lc. COOK: Icon displayed when starting microwave
cooking.
ld. DEFR: Icon displayed when defrosting food
le. LOCI{: Icon displayed in control lock.
lf. PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS: Icon displayed
when additional options are available.
lg. PRESS START: Icon displayed when a valid
function can be started.
lh. kg, oz, lb: Icon displayed when choosing the
weight.
li. MICRO+CONVECT: Icon displayed when
using combicook.
2. Convection Keep Warm: Touch this pad to
keep food warm.
3. Convection Bake/Roast: Touch this pad when
setting a convection bake or roast.
4. Micro+ Cony CombiCook: Touch this pad when
setting a convection microwave and convection cool<.
5. Time Cook: Touch this pad, followed by
Number Pads, to set a cooking time.
6. Sensor Reheat: Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
7. Sensor Cook: Touch this pad to cook microwavable
foods without entering a cook time or power.
8. Auto Defrost: Touch this pad, followed by Number
Pads, to thaw frozen meat, poultry, fish by
weight.
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9. Popcorn: Touch this pad to pop one of three bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cool< time or
power. Remove metal rack before cooking popcorn.
10. Melt/Soften: Touch this pad to melt or soften
selected items.
11. Favorites: Touch this pad to select one of several
preprogrammed items.
12. Veggies: Touch this pad to cook fresh or frozen
vegetables without entering a cook time or power.
13. Number Pads: Touch number pads to enter time,
cook power, quantity, weight, or food category.
14a. START: Touch this pad to start or restart a function.
14b. Add 30 Sec.: Touch this pad to coo!< for 30 seconds at
100% cook power, or to add extra time to your current
cooking cycle.
15. STOP: Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command,
cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the Display.
16. Kitchen Timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
17. Power level: Touch this pad after the cook time has been
set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of
microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher
the number, the higher the microwave power or "cooking
speed."
18. Clock & Settings: Touch this pad to enter the correct time
of day or set options.
19. Turntable On/Off: Touch this pad to turn on or off the
turntable during a cooking cycle.
20. Vent 2 Speeds-off: Touch this pad to choose one of two
vent speeds.
21. Vent set Delay: Touch this pad to set the delay before the
vent turns off.
22. Light On/Nite/Off: Touch this pad to turn the light on high,
night (low) or off.
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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 readiness 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 cool<. Food at room temperature will
reheat quicker than food at refrigerator
temperature.
Composition of Food
* Food with a lot of fat and sugar will heat
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 cool<
more evenly than differently shaped pieces.
* With foods that have different thlcknesses, 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 and 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.
Covering Food
* Cover food to reduce splattering, shorten cooking
times, and 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.
Releasing 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, either in or out of the oven,
after cooking power stops. Standing time after defrosting
and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread
throughout the food, improving the cooking results. For
inside oven standing time, you can program a "0" power
second stage of the cooking cycle. See Two-Stage Cooking.
* 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 to remove the food
from the oven and take it to the serving table. However,
with a larger, denser food item, 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. Arcing is a
spark that can cause damage to the oven interior.
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Using Aluminum Foil
NOTE:Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food 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. When using aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these guidelines:
• Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container
more than 1/4 in. (.60 cm). This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.
• Use only undamaged containers.
• Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm).
• The container must be at least half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum of 1/4 in. (.60 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 used.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven
• Do not put canned 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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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives instructions for operating each
function. Please read this section carefully.
CLOCK & SETTINGS (Control Panel Feature 18)
The microwave oven has settings that allow you to
customize the operation for your convience. Below is
the table showing the various settings. Touch the Clock
& Settings key multiple times to scroll to the desired
setting function.
Key press Option
Clock & Settings Clock
Clock & Settings Control Lock On/Off
Clock & Settings Clean
Clock & Settings Sound On/Off
Clock & Settings Weight Ib/kg
Clock & Settings Demo mode On/Off
SETTING CLOCK (Control Panel Feature 18)
The clock can be disabled when the microwave is
first plugged in and the STOP key is selected.
To re-enable the clock follow clock instructions.
Example: To set the clock for 10:59.
Touch: Display Shows:
PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS/
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NOTE:
• If you begin to enter in an incorrect time (e.g. 2:89)
the 8 is an invalid digit and cannot be entered.
Enter the correct time.
• If you touch STOP while setting the clock, the
display will show the last time of day set or a
blank display if no time of day has been set.
SETTING CONTROL LOCi( ON/OFF ( Control Panel
Feature 18)
To turn ON Control Lock touch Clock & Settings
twice.
Touch: Display Shows:
I. Clock &
Settings
PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS/
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Clock &
2.
Settings
PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS/pRESS START
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,
Time of day
if time of day was set
LOCK
ADD 30 SEC
To turn OFF the Control Loci<, touch Clock & Settings
then touch @
ADD 30 SEC
USING CLEAN (Control Panel Feature 18)
To enter Clean mode touch Clock & Settings
three times.
This is a preset timed cycle to boil water creating
steam to soften sails inside the microwave oven.
When the cycle is done remove the water and
wipe the inside of the microwave with cloth.
NOTE: Place two cups of water in the microwave oven.
To get rid of odors inside the oven add some lemon
juice or vinegar into the water.
Touch:
1. Clock &
Settings
Display Shows:
pRESS AGAIN FOR O_TIONS/
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.
.
4.
Clock &
Settings
Clock &
Settings
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ADD 30 SEC
PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS/PRESS START
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PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTION,'_/ pRESS START
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PRESS START
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ADD 30 SEC
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