Kenmore 721.62362, 721.62369, 721.62364, 721.62365, Elite 721.62362 Use And Care Manual

E L I T E

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Model#Modelos 721.62362

721.62364

721.62365

721.62369

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

P/NO.: 3828W5A2791 www.sears.com

WARRANTY ......................................................... 2

SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4

Precautions ToAvoid Possible Exposure

To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3

Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-9

How Your Kenmore Microwave With

ULTRA WAVE TECHNOLOGY Works ................ 5

Specifications ...................................................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 6

Parts And Accessories ........................................ 7

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

Cookware Guide ................................................. 8

Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 9

Cleaning .............................................................. 9

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............. 10-19

Clock ................................................................. 10

Kitchen Timer.................................................... 10

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

Add Minute ...................................................... 10

More / Less ....................................................... 11

Sensor Cook Operation instruction ................... 11

Potato ................................................................ 11

Sensor Cook Table ........................................... 12

Reheat .............................................................. 13

Reheat Table ..................................................... 13

Soften .............................................................. 13

Soften Table ..................................................... 13

Melt .................................................................. 14

Melt Table ........................................................ 14

Auto Defrost ...................................................... 15

Express Defrost ................................................ 15

Auto Defrost Table............................................ 16

"i3med Cooking .................................................. 16

Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 17

Microwave Power Levels .................................. 17

Cooking Tips................................................ t8-19

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 20-22

Questions And Answers .............................. 20-21

Before Calling For Service ................................ 22

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
For one year from the date of purchase, if this

Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it

free of charge.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
THE MAGNETRON
For five years from the date of purchase, ifthe

magnetron in this Kenmore microwave oven
fails due to a defect in matedal or workmanship,
Sears will repair itfree of charge.

NOTE: This oven draws 11 amperes at 120 Volts,

60 Hz.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For warranty service, return the microwave to
your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the
United States, For the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Center, call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®,

This warranty applies only while this product is
in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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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 soilor cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Thisappliancemust begrounded! Ifan electricalshortcircuitoccurs,groundingreducesthe risk ofelectricshock

byprovidingan escapewirefor the electriccurrent.This applianceisequippedwitha cordhavinga grounding

wirewitha groundingplug.

Putthe plugintoanoutletthatis properlyinstalledand grounded.

WARNING

If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructionsor

ifyou wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.

This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming entangled

in the cord. You may use an extension cord ifyou are careful.

If you use an extension cord, be sure that:

• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as

the appliance.

• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of
the appliance.

• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• The extension cord does not drape over a

countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.

• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or

crushed in any way.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

1. Read all the instructions before using your oven.

2. Do not allow children to usethis oven without close
supervision!

3. Readandfollowthe specificPRECAUTIONSTO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGYfoundon page 3.

4. Donot tamper with the built - in safety switches on

the oven door! The even has several built-in safety
switches to make sure the power is off when the door is
open.

5. When cleaning the door end the surfaces that touch
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. if your oven is dropped or damaged, haveitthoroughly

checked by a qualified service technician before using it
again.

7. To avoid a fire hazard:

a) Do not severely overcook foods. Itcan causea fire in

the oven.

b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven.

Theycancontainparticlesthatcan causearcingor may
ignite.

e) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking couldcause

afire.

d) Do not store combustible items (bread,cookies, etc.)

in the oven, because it lightning strikes the power
lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON.

e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to

removethembeforeplacingthe iteminthe oven.

f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.Do not

leave paperproducts,cookingutensils,orfoodinthe

cavitywhen notin use.

8. It a fire should start:
a) Keep the oven door closed.
b)Turn the oven off.
e) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

g. Donot usethisovenfor commercialpurposes.This

microwave ismade forhouseholduseonly.

10. Installorlocate thisappliancein accordancewiththe

providedinstallationinstructions.

11.To avoid electric shock:

a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it onlyto

aproperlygroundedoutlet.(See the Grounding
instructions on page 3.)

b) Donot operate this appliance if it has a damaged

cord or plug, ifit isnotworkingproperly,or if ithas
beendamagedordropped.

c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
e) This applianceshould be serviced onlybyqualified

servicepersonnel.

12. Liquidssuch as water,coffee,ortea are ableto be
overheatedbeyondtheboilingpointwithoutappearing to

be boiling duetosurfacetensionofthe liquid.Visible
bubblingorboilingwhen thecontainerisremoved from
the microwaveoven is not alwayspresent.Thiscould

resultinvery hot liquids suddenlyboilingoverwhena

spoon orotherutensilis insertedintothe liquid.To reduce
the riskof injurytopersons;1) Do notoverheattheliquid.

2) Stirtheliquidboth before andhalfwaythroughheating

it. 3) Donot usestraight-sided containerswithnarrow

necks.4)After heating, allowthecontainertostandinthe
microwave ovenfor a shorttime beforeremoving the
container.5) Use extremecarewheninserting a spoonor

other utensil intothe container.

13. Keepthe glasstray and the turntable roller rest in the
ovenwhen you are cooking.

14. Do notuse the oven outdoors. Do not store theoven
outdoors. Do not use this productnear water. - for
example, neara kitchen sink, in a wet basement, ornear
a swimming pool,or similar location.

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

16. D,onot run the microwave oven empty.

17. Do not let thecord hang overthe edge of a table or
counter.

18. Do not heatglass turntable excessively.

- Do notcook bacon directly on the glass turntable.

- Do not allow the greyfilm on special microwave cooking
packages to touch the glassturntable. Put the package

on a microwave-safe dish.

- Keep a browning dishat least 3/16inch above the glass
turntable. Ifyou use the browning dish incorrectly,you
could breakthe glass turntable,

19. Be careful notto chip or scratchthe edges of the
turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to
break during use.

20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closed glassjars are able to
explode an'_should not be heated in this oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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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 KENMOREMICROWAVEWITH ULTRAWAVETECHNOLOGY WORKS

A microwave oven uses microwaves to heat food.

Microwaves are very short waves of electromagnetic
energy that travel at the speed of light (186,282 miles
per second). Microwaves used in microwave ovens are
in the same family of frequencies as the signals used
in radio and television broadcasting.

In the case of microwave ovens, the commonly used

wave frequency is roughly 2,450 megahertz (2.45 giga-

hertz). Waves in this frequency range have an interest-
ing property: they are absorbed by water, fats and sug-

ars. When they are absorbed they are converted

directly into atomic motion-heat. Microwaves in this fre-
quency range have another interesting property: they
are not absorbed by most plastics, glass or ceramics.
Metar reflects microwaves, which is why metal pans do
not work well in a microwave oven.

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

ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System is proven

technology that delivers a constant stream of

microwave power - true high, medium and low power.

Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH

power only. To achieve 70% power level in a conven-
tional microwave oven, the oven operates 70% of the
time at HIGH power and 70% of the time OFF

One of the most important components used in the
microwave oven is the Magnetron. A magnetron, in the
microwave oven is reponsible for the production of
microwaves. These microwaves produced by the mag-
netron, move into the oven and come in contact with
the food placed on the glass turntable.

Further, the glass turntable iniside the oven lets the
microwaves pass through.These microwaves further
bounce off a metal floor and travel back through the
glass turn table and are finally absorbed by the food,

)laced inside the oven .

One of the characterstic features of microwaves is that

they can pass through most glass, papers and plastics
without heating them and they further get absorbed by
the food in the form of heat energy. The microwaves

bounce off the metal container and so the metal con-

tainer does not absorb itsenergy.

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

SENSOR COOKING
The ULTRA WAVE TM Inverter Microwave System fea-
tures Sensor Cooking functions. A humidity sensor in
the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emmit-
ted from food as it gets heated.
The sensor adjusts cooking time according to various
types and amounts of food.Sensor cooking takes the
guesswork out of microwave cooking.

Oven cavity

Metal floor

Magnetron

Glass turntable

FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

• Keep a check on the cooking of food.

• In order to make sure that the food is evenly cooked,
stir,turn, or rearrange the food around halfway during

the cooking time.

• Plastic wrap 1/4 to 1/2 inches ( 6.35 to 12.7 mm),
inorder to vent steam during heating or cooking.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1,250 W
Microwave Output "1,200 W

Rated Current 11 A

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 2OS/4_x151/4"x 191/4"

Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 171/4"x 9"x 163/4"

Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.4 Cu. Ft.

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

1, RemoveyourKenmoremicrowaveovenand all

packingmaterialsfrom the shippingcarton.

2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at

least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and
rear sides for proper ventilation.

3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the
oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the
top of the turntable roller rest.

NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven

upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.

Countertop

_WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not install closer than 4 inches to side and back wall,

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

See-Through Door Easy-Clean

Oven Cavity

--Oven Control

Panel

Yourovencomeswiththefollowing accessories:
1 Useand Care Guide

1 GlassTurntable
t TurntableRollerRest

SafetyInterlockSystem

Cooking Guide Label

GlassTurntable

Turntable

RollerRest

CONTROL PANEL

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1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicators
that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and

cooking functions selected.

2. Sensor Cook. This pad allows you to cook most of
your favorite foods without having to select cooking

times and power levels.

3. Soften. Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream
cheese, butter or frozen juice.

4. Melt. Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,
butter or marshmallows.

5. Auto Defrost. This pad is an accurate defrosting
method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to

6.0 Ibs..

6. Express Defrost. This pad provides you with the
quick defrosting method for 1.0 lb. frozen ground

beef.

7. Clock. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

8. Kitchen Timer. Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

9. More / Less. Touch these pads to adjust cooking

time in 10 second increments.

10. Cook time. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

11. Power. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.

12. Number pads, Touch Number pads to enter
cooking time, Power level, quantities, or weights.

13. Start. Touch this pad to start all entries (Except

Sensor Cook, Express Defrost and Add Minute

functions which start automatically). Also used to
turn Child Lock on and off.

14. Add minute. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute to

99 minutes.

15. Stop/Clear. Touch this pad to stop the oven or
clear entries.

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test caokware
before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in e 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.

USE DO NOT USE

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake

plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls
without metallic trim.

China

• Bowls,cups,servingplates,andplatterswithout
metallic trimcanbe usedin youroven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not
touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

• Place plasticwrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of

the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner ofthe plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer

containers, and plastic bags only for short time
cooking. Use these with care because the
plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or

design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any

paper product in the microwave oven.

Metal Utensil

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and

produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a

discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-b_nded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

Centura TM Tableware

• The Coming Company recommends that you
do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM

closed-handle cups for microwave
cooking.

Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because

they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.

• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
and wings.

• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls
arid door of the oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and

may split or crack when you use them in the
microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

• "i3ghtlyclosed cookware can explode. Be sure
to leave an opening for steam to escape from

covered cookware.

Brown Paper

• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb

heat and could burn.

Metal Twist Ties

• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become

hot and cause a fire.

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TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat andpoultry withhigh fat content thatare cooked
for 10 or 15 minutesorlongerwillbrownlightly. Foods

cookeda shortertimecan be brushedwitha browning
agent,suchas Worcestershiresauce,soy sauce, or
barbecuesauce.

COVERING
Acovertrapsheat and steamand causesthefood to
cookmorequickly.Usea lidor microwave-safeplastic

wrapwithonecornerfolded backto ventthe excess
steam.Lidsonglasscasserolescanbecomehot
duringcooking.Handlecarefully.Waxedpaperwill
preventthe food from splatteringinthe ovenand help

retainheat.When warmingbreaditems,usewaxed

paper,napkins,orpaper towels.Toabsorb extra

moisture, wrapsandwichesand fatty foods in paper

towels.

SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres in a circle and at least
t inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING
Stirringblends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stirfrom the outside toward the center

of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should

be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,fish,
and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS
Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you
need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2

to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.

Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to
retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly
undercooked and they willfinish cooking during stand-
ing time. The internal temperature offood will rise about
10 °F during standing time.

SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish-
es from overcooking, you may need to shield

them with small strips of aluminum foilto block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overoooking.
Always keep foil at least I inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.

PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before

cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that

require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes_and squash.

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.
This should be done weekly or more often, if needed.

Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult

to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or

bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.
They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water
with a mild detergent and a soft cJoth.Once they are
clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use

cleaning powders, steel wool, or tough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful

not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.

• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned ragulady.

SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel

and the oven front frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then

rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR
to clear any entries that might have been entered

accidentally while cleaning the panel,

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CLOCK

Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).

Touch: Display Shows:

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2. clock

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KITCHEN TIMER

Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To set 3 minutes.

Touch: Display Shows:

: EMTER TItlEIMfilm

1, kitchen timer

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:7:00 ,_H 5,_R,

3. _ 3:00 _ER

(Starts timer.)

CHILD LOCK

Use this safety feature to lock the control panel

when youare cleaning the oven, or so that children

cannot use the oven unsupervised,
To set CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

5TOP_

1, _± Time of day.

A

2.

_.START _ Touch and hold

until LOCKED LOLr/t'Eun
appears in

the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

=

_ ouch and Time of day.

hold until
LOCKED

disappears

from the
display.

(approximately
4 seconds)

ADD MINUTE

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking at

100% power without the need to touch START.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Touch:

1. clea--"_"

Display Shows:

Time of day,

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2. minute Twice 2.0C, PODE_°,uu

(Starts cooking.)

NOTE: Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will

add 1 minute up to 99 minutes.

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MORE / LESS

By using the more or less key, all of the Soft,
Melt, Time Cook, Sensor Cook programs can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter period

of time. Pressing the more key will add 10 seconds
to the cooking time each time the key is used.
Pressing the less key will subtract 10 seconds of
cooking time each time the key is used. However,
you can adjust the cook time only after the cook

time is displayed during Sensor cooking.

Example: To adjust the cooking time.

Touch:

Display Shows:

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Time of day,

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=" ?gJ rovrHsrRRr=

+ POWER

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. more

Remainingtimewillbe
increasedby 10 seconds.

NOTE:

Remainingtimewillbedecreased by 10seconds

SENSOR COOK
OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Sensor cook provides exciting new features
to make microwaving easier. Sensor menu with all the
popular food choices, helps you to reheat perfectly

because it has been pre-programmed and can tell
how long to reheat food items.

Categories:

Reheat, Potato, Rice, Pizza
Popcorn, Fresh Vegetable
Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Entree

For most Sensor cook programs, a table with specific
food examples and cooking instructions is provided in
the next a few pages.

• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a

build-up of vapor.

• Make sure the door remains closed.

• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.

• Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad

before the vapor is detected will abort the process
and the oven will stop.

• Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of

the reheating container and the interior of the oven
are dry, to assure the best results.

• Room temperature should not exceed 95°F.

• Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before

sensor cooking.

POTATO

SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking
times and power levels. This oven automatically
determines required cooking times for each food

item.

Example: To cook a potato

Touch: Display Shows:

_STOP_

\ clear

Time of day.

2. potato POTATO

(The oven will cook food automatically by sensor
system.)

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SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the glass turntable - 4 ea.

around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to (approx. 8_10 oz. each)
stand for 3 minutes.

Rice Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or 1/2 - 2 cups

vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with plas- Use medium or long grain rice.
tic wrap. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for Cook instant dce according to
fluffier rice. directions on the package.

Popcorn Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave pop- 3.0 - 3.5 oz. package

corn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh
bag of popcorn. Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn

on the center of turntable.

Fresh Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the veg- - 4 cups

Vegetable etables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container.

Add amount of water according to the quantity. (1-2 cups : 2

tablespoons, 3-4 cups : 4 tablespoons) Cover with plastic wrap.

After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place 1 - 4 cups
Vegetable in an appropriately-sized microwave container. Add amount of

water according to the quantity. (1-2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3-4
cups : 4 tablespoons) After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Frozen Remove from outer display package. Vent the plastic film by 10 - 21 oz.
Entree piercing with a fork (3 times). If not in microwave safe container,

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

Pizza This is reheat function for leftover pizza. 1 - 3 slices

Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate. (5 oz. each)

NOTE: If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process will be cancered.

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REHEAT

This feature aJIows you to reheat precooked room-

temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3

categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.
See follow table for more information.

Example : To reheat casserole.

Touch: Display Shows:

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2. reheat

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(The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor
system.)

REHEAT TABLE

Code Category Direction

Dinner

plate

Amount

1-2

servings

Place foods to be heated
on dinner plate or similar

1 dish. Cover with plastic

wrap. After cooking,
allow to stand for 3
minutes.

Place foods to be heated

Soup/ in an appropriately sized

2 Sauce microwave container. 1-4 cups

Cover with plastic wrap.
After cooking, allow to

stand for 3 minutes.
Cover dish containing

Casse- the casserole withplastic

role wrap. After cooking,

allow to stand for 3

minutes.

1-4 cups

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SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice

cream, cream cheese and frozen juice)
See the following table.

Example: To soften quart of ice cream.

Touch:

Display Shows:

1. "STOP Time of day.

2. soften

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SOFTEN TABLE

Code Category Direction Amount

1 Butter Butter will be at room 1,2 or 3

temperature and ready sticks
for use in recipe.

2 Ice Place container in oven. Pint,

cream Ice cream will be soft Quart,

enough to make Half

scooping easier, gallon

..... i ........ i .................... i ......

3 Cream Unwrap and place in

cheese microwavable Container.

Cream cheese will be at 3 or 8 oz.
room temperature and

ready for use in recipe.

i i ........ =......

4 Frozen Remove top.

juice Place in oven.

Frozen juice will be soft 6, 12 or
enough to easily mix with 16 oz.

water.

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MELT

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or
margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed
cheese food). See the following table.

Example: To melt 8 oz. Chocolate.

Touch:

Display Shows:

"time of day,

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MELT TABLE

Code.

1

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Category Direction

Butter or Unwrap and place in

Margarine micmwavable

container. No need to
cover butter. Stir at the
end of cooking to
complete melting.

Amount

1,2 or 3

sticks

2 Chocolate Chocolate chips or 4 or 8

squares of baking oz.

chocolate may be used.

Unwrap squares and

I place in microwavable

container, Stir at the
end of cycle to

complete molting,

3 Cheese Use processed cheese 8 or 16

food only,Cut into
cubes, Place in a single oz,
layer in microwavable
container. Stir at the

end of cooking to
complete melting,

4 Marsh- Large or miniature

mallows marshmallows may be 5 or 10

used. Place in oz.

microwavable

container. Stir at the
end of cycle to

complete melting.

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AUTO DEFROST

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best

defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recommended
for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a
built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check,
turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost
results. Three different defrosting levels are provided.

1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH

*Available weight is 0.1,--6.0 Ibs.

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

Touch:

Display Shows:

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(Starts defrosting.)

NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed.

Return frozen portions to the oven and touch

START to resume the defrost cycle,

OPERATING TIPS

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and

poultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack-
age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam
and juice close to the foods, which can cause the
outer surface of the foods to cook.

• For best results, shape your ground meat into the

form of a doughnut before freezing, When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave
roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.

EXPRESS DEFROST

This feature should be used only when you defrost

1 pound of frozen ground beef.
Example: To defrost 1 lb. Ground beef.

Touch: Display Shows:

/STo

1. \_--_-_rj

"rime of day.

A

2. express 2 :/0
v EXPRE55 DEFRO5T

(Starts defrosting.)

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AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Code Category Food to be Defrosted

MEAT

Beef

Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin
steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,

Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty

Lamb

Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled
roast

Pork

Chops ( 1/2 inch thick), Hot
dogs, Spareribs, Country-style
ribs, Rolled roast, Sausage

Veal

Cutlets (1 lb., 1/2 inchthick)

Poultry

Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up,
Breasts (boneless)

2 POULTRY Cornish Hens

Whole

Turkey

Breast

Steaks/Chops
Round beef steak, Tenderloin
steak, Lamb chops (1 inch
thick)

Pork chops (!/2 inch thick)
Veal cutlets (1 lb., 1/2 inch
thick)

3 FISH Fish

Fillets, Whole Steaks
Shellfish

Crab meat, Lobster tails,
Shrimp, Scallops

TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specifie cook time
and power. For best results, there are 10 power

level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).
Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table" on

page 17 for more information,

NOTE: If you do not select a power level, then the
oven will automatically cook at HIGH(IO0%) power.

Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds
at 50% power.

Touch:

Display Shows:

A

1. cook time

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(Starts cooking.)

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

For best results,somerecipes callfor differentcook
powersduringdifferentstagesof a cookcycle.You
canprogramyouroven toswitchfrom one power
leveltoanotherfor upto 2 stages.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch:

Display Shows:

A

1. cook time
V

:EMTERCO0t_IMGtitlE

To set 3 minutes cook
time for firststage.

3 :O0 TOUCH5TRRT
ORPOMEE

3 :00 EMTERPOWER

3. power

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4.

cookpower for TOUCH5TRRT
the first stage.

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5. cook time

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To set 7 minutes cook
time for second stage.

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the second

stage.

3 :00 POWER70

(Starts cooking.)

10. When the first stage isover,you willhear two

shorttones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide variety of foods, Refer to the
table below for suggestions:

Microwave Power Level Table

Power Use

Level

• Boltingwater.

10 * Making candy.

(High) * Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

• Whole poultry.

....... 4 ........................................

8 •Reheatingpreparedfoodsquickly.

• Reheating sandwiches.

• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.

• Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

• Cooking veal.

6 • Cooking whole fish.

• Cooking puddings & custard.

5 * Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.

• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4 • Thawing meat, poultry,& seafood.

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

3 ° Cooking pork chops, roast.

• Taking chill out of fruit.

2 * Softening butter.

• Keepingcassemlas & main dishes warm.

1 • Softening butter & cream cheese.
O i • Standing time.

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WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

COOKING TIPS

Meat

1, No special techniques are required. Meat should be

prepared as with conventional cooking, Season if
desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook-
ing,

2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable,

3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below),
Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the
shorter time for small cuts of meats, For thicker

chops, use the longer time.

4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking
time.

5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking. The standing time is very important as it
completes the cooking process.

6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked before eating.

Meat Cooking Table

Meat

BEEF

Standing/Rolled Rib

- Medium

- Well-done
Ground Beef (to

brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)

- 2 patties

- 4 patties

Microwave Cooking Time

Power Per Pound

8 9V2to1172minutes
8 11V2to 14 minutes

HIGH(100%) 672to 9V2minutes

HIGH(100%) 21/2to41/2minutes

HIGH(t00%) 3V2to 5V2minutes

PORK

Loin, Leg 8 12V2to 16V2minutes
Bacon

- 4 slices HIGH(100%) 21/2to 3_/2minutes

- 6 slices HIGH(100%) 3V2to 4V2minutes

NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow

for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and compo-

sition of the food.

Poultry

1, No special techniques are required, Poultry should

be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if
desired.

2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted, Remove

giblets and any metal clamps,

3, Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil

unless the poultry is self-basting,

4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting

rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the
turntable.

5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry

Cooking Table below, Turn over halfway through the

cooking time, Because of its shape, poultry has a

tendency to cook unevenly, especially invery bony

parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these
areas evenly.

6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking before carving. The standing time is very
important, as it completes the cooking process,

7. Make sure poultry is thoroughlycooked beforeeating.
Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices
run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with
a sharp knife, Poultry pieces should be pierced with
a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that
the juices are clear and the flesh is firm,

Poultry Cooking Table

Microwave Cooking Time

Poultry Power Per Pound

CHICKEN

Whole

Breast (boned)

Portions

8
8
8

11to 15 minutes
10 to 14 minutes

11to 17 minutes

TURKEY
Whole 8 11to 15 minutes

NOTES:

• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for
difference in individual tastes and preferences. The

times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and
composition of the food.

• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed
bird should be used when calculating the cooking
time,

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COOKING TIPS (continued)

Fish

1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.

2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.

3. Place the dish on the turntable.

4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the

fish if desired.

5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving.

6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.

Fresh Fish Cooking Table

Fish

Fish Fillets

Whole Mackerel,
Cleaned and Prepared

Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared

Microwave

Power

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

Cooking Time

Per Pound

41/2to 8 minutes

4% to 8 minutes

5_/2to 9 minutes

Butter

Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)

Standing

Time

2 to 3 minutes

3 to 4 minutes

3 to 4 minutes

Salmon Steaks HIGH 5_/2to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3 to 4 minutes

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Questions and Answers

Operation

Queetlon Answer

Why is the oven light not on during There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
cooking? Have you:

• Set a cooking time?

• Touched START?

Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven
exhaust vent? has been designed to vent this steam.

Will the microwave oven be damaged if it Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
operates empty?

Does microwave energy pass through the No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
viewing screen in the door?. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not

let microwave energy pass through.

Why does a tone sound when a pad on The tone tells you that the setting has been entered..L
the control panel is touched?

Can my microwave oven be damaged if Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food

food is cooked for too long? to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire,

and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near
the oven while you are cooking.

When the oven is plugged into wall outlet The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily

for the first time, it does not work properly, become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
What is wrong? plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power

interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet
and then plug itback in to reset the microcomputer.

Why do I see light reflection around the This light is from the oven light which is located between the
outer case? oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

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Questions and Answers (continued)

Food

Question Answer

What is wrong when baked foods have a A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking

hard, dry, brown spot? or reheating time.

Why de eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to

steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,

s)mp]y pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Why ere scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?

Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even ff the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied

for one of these reasons:

• Eggs vary in size.

• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.

• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Yes, ff using one of the two methods described below:

(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for m)crowave

cooking

(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made

for specific times and power output needed

Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped, If corn fails

to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking,

Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:

• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to
pop leftover kernels.

* Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn

directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating of
the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.

Why do baked apples sometimes burst The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to
duringcooking? allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in

conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
during the cooking process,

Why do baked potatoes sometimes If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
burn during cooking? recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.

CAUTION: Do not overcook.

t Why is a standing time recommended Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few

after microwave cooking time is over? minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The

amount of standing time depends upon the densffy of the foods.

Why is additional time required for As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
cooking food stored inthe refrigerator? total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a

refrigerator than for food at room temperature.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements

Problem Possible Causes

Oven does not start • is the power cord plugged in?

• Is the door closed?

• Is the cooking time set?

Arcing or Sparking • Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the oven empty?

)ncorrect time of day • Have you tried to reset the time of day?

Unevenly Cooked Foods • Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the glass turntable in the oven?

• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Overcooked Foods • Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Underceoked Foods • Are you using approved cookware?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are the,ventilation ports clear?

Improper Defrosting * Are you using approved cookware?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT (U.S,A, ONLY)

WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, that is

in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions, may cause interference to radio and television

reception it has been type tested and found to
comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to
part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation ff this equipment

does cause interference to radle or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equip-

ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following:

•Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or televi-

sion.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the

receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on dif-

ferent branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-

cation to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility

ofthe user to correct such interference,

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