Kenmore Elite 721.67903, Elite 721.67902, Elite 721.67909 User Manual

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MICROWAVE / CONVECTION OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE IVllCROONDAS/CONVECCI6N

Manual de uso y cuidado

Models/Modelos 721. 67902

721. 67903

721. 67909

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

MFL31663701 www.sears.com

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

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

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy ............................. 3

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

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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.. 5-10

Specifications .......................................................... 5

Installation ............................................................... 5

Parts and Accessories ............................................ 6

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

Cooking Comparison Guide ..................................... 8

Cookware Guide ..................................................... 9

How to Use Accessories .......................................... 9

Tips for Microwave Cooking .................................. 10

Cleaning ................................................................ 10

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .................. 11-19

Clock/Child Lock/Kitchen Timer ............................ 11

Option/Option Table/Timed Cooking/Add Minute.. 12

Warm Hold/More and Less ................................... 13

Multistage Cooking/Microwave Power Levels ....... 14

Sensor Cooking Operation Instruction .................. 15

Sensor Reheat/Sensor Reheat Table ................... 15

Sensor Popcorn/Sensor Cook .............................. 16

Sensor Cook Table ................................................ 17

Auto Defrost/Auto Defrost Table ........................... 18

Time Defrost/Express Defrost ............................... 19

USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN ............... 20-26

Tips for Convection Cooking/Precautions ............. 20

Auto Bake/Auto Bake Table .................................. 21

Auto Roast/Auto Roast Table ................................ 22

Convection ............................................................ 23

Convection Cooking Guide ................................... 24

Convection Baking Table ........................................ 25

Meat Roasting Table for Convection Cooking ........ 26

USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN ............. 27-28

Tips for Combination Cooking ................................ 27

Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking .................. 27

Combination .......................................................... 27

Combination Cooking Guide .................................. 27

HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE .............................. 28

FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE .................................. 30

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 31-33

Questions and Answers .................................. 31-32

Before Calling for Service ..................................... 33

MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS .............. 66

One-YearLimitedWarranty
When installed,operatedand maintainedaccording toall

instructionssuppliedwiththe product,if this appliancefails due

to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithinone yearfrom the

dateof purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME_to arrangefor free
repair.

Five-YearLimitedWarranty on the Magnetron
Forfive yearsfrom the date of purchase,ifthe magnetron

in thismicrowaveoven failsdueto a defect in materialor
workmanship,Sears willreplacethe magnetron.Safety

regulationsrequirethe magnetronto be installedby Sears.
Afterthe firstyear,the customerassumesany labor costs

associatedwithmagnetronreplacement.
Ifthis appliance isused forother than privatefamily purposes,

this warranty appliesfor only 90days fromthe dateof

purchase.

Thiswarranty coversonly defects inmaterialand

workmanship.Searswill NOT payfor:

1. Expendableitemsthat canwear outfrom normal use,
includingbut not limitedtofilters, belts,light bulbs,and bags.

2.A servicetechnicianto instructthe userin correct product

installation,operation,or maintenance.

3.A servicetechnicianto cleanor maintainthis product.

4. Damageto or failureof this productif it is not installed,

operated,or maintainedaccordingto allinstructionssupplied
with theproduct.

5. Damageto or failureof this product resultingfromaccident,
abuse,misuse,or usefor otherthan its intendedpurpose.

6. Damageto or failureof this product causedbythe use of
detergents,cleaners,chemicals,or utensilsother than those

recommendedin allinstructionssuppliedwith the product.

7. Damageto or failureof partsor systemsresultingfrom
unauthorizedmodificationsmadetothis product.

Disclaimerof impliedwarranties,limitation of remedies
Customer'ssole and exclusiveremedyunder thislimited

warrantyshall be productrepairas provided herein.Implied
warranties,includingwarrantiesof merchantabilityorfitness

fora particularpurpose,are limitedto oneyear ortheshortest
period allowedby law.Searsshallnot be liable forincidental

or consequentialdamages.Some statesand provincesdo not
allowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalorconsequential

damagesor limitationson the durationof impliedwarranties
of merchantabilityorfitness, sotheseexclusionsor limitations

may not applyto you.
This warrantyappliesonlywhile thisapplianceisusedin the

UnitedStatesand Canada.

This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and youmay also
haveotherrights whichvary from state to state.

Sears,RoebuckandCo., Dept.817WA,HoffmanEstates,IL
60179

SearsCanadaInc.,Toronto,Ontario,CanadaM5B 2B8

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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 interlocks.

• DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door

close properly and that there is no damage
to the:

1. door (bent).

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened).

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

GROUNDING

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. This appliance is equipped with a

• 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.

INSTRUCTIONS

cord having 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 or the Sears Service

Department if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

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.

NOTE: This oven draws 13.0 amperes at 120 volts, 60 hz.

This appliance has a short power supply cord to

reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or becoming
entangled in the cord. You may use an extension
cord if you are careful.

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

• The extension cord does not drape over a

• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or

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

crushed in any way.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to useyour microwave oven to avoid harmto yourself ordamage to your
oven.

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

excessive microwave energy:

1. Read allthe instructions before usingyour

microwave oven.

2. Do not allow childrento use this oven without
close supervision!

3. Read and follow thespecific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

4. 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 offwhen the door
is open.

5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps

or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. If your oven isdropped or damaged, have it

thoroughly checked by a qualified servicetechnician
before using it again.

7. Toavoid a fire hazard:

a) Do not severelyovercook foods. Itcan cause a

fire inthe oven.

b) Do not use recycled paper products inyour

oven. They can contain particlesthat can cause

arcing or may ignite.

c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could

cause a fire.

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

etc.) in the oven, because iflightning strikesthe
power lines, it may cause the oven toturn ON.

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

remove them before placing the item inthe oven.

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

not leavepaper products, cooking utensils, orfood in
the cavity when not inuse.

8. If a fire should start:

a) Keep the oven door closed.
b) Turn the oven off.

c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This
microwave is made for household use only.

10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance withthe
provided installation instructions.

11. Toavoid electric shock:

a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only

to a properly groundedoutlet. (Seethe Grounding

Instructions on page 3.)

b) 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.

c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in

water.

d)Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

e) This appliance should be serviced only byqualified

service personnel.

12. Liquidssuch as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing

to be boiling dueto surfacetension of the liquid. Visible

bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from

the microwave oven is not always present. This could

result invery hot liquidssuddenly boilingover.

When the container isdisturbed orwhen a spoonor
other utensilis inserted into the liquid.Toreduce the
risk of injuryto persons:

1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stirthe liquid both beforeand halfway through

heating it.

3) Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container once heating hasbegun.

4) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.

5) After heating,allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.

13. Keep the glass tray andthe turntable roller restin the
oven when you are cooking.

14. Donot use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven
outdoors. Do not use this product nearwater.

- For example, near a kitchensink, ina wet basement,
near a swimming poolorsimilar location.

15. Donot cover or block any openings in the oven.

16. Donot run the microwave oven empty.

17. Donot let the cord hang over theedge of a table or
counter.

18. Donot heat glass turntable excessively.

- Do not cook bacon directly on the glassturntable.

- Do not allowthe gray film on special microwave

cooking packages to touch the glass turntable. Put
the package on a microwave-safe dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 in. (.5 cm) above

the glass turntable. If you usethe browning dish

incorrectly,you could break the glass turntable.

19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges ofthe
turntable. Chips or scratches may cause theturntable
to break during use.

20. Some produce suchaswhole eggs and sealed
containers, for example, closedglass jars, are ableto

explode and should not be heated inthis oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Rated Power ..........M!crowave ............................................_!.,.50.0.....W................................................................................................................................

Consumption Convection 1,500 W

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Power Output Convection 1,500 W
Frequency 2,450 MHz

Microwave 13 A

Rated Current Convection 13 A
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) 22%" x 147/8"x 20" (57 x 38 x 51 cm)

Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D) 151/4'' x 107/8"x 151/4"(39 x 28 x 39 cm)
Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.5 Cu. Ft.

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into

a 20-amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or

lightingcircuits should be on this line. If in doubt,

consult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the walt receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven nameplate located
on the front or on the side of the control panel of the

oven. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may

result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven
damage. Low voltage wilt cause stow cooking. In case
your microwave oven does not perform normally in
spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your
kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.

Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed microwave oven

cart at least 39.4 in. (100 cm) from floor. Do not place
oven above a gas or electric range. Free airflow
around the oven is important. Allow at least 4 in.

(10 cm) of space at the top, sides, and back of the
oven for proper ventilation.

NOTES:

• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

D. Do Not Block the Air Vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If
air vents are covered during oven operation, the oven

may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety

device automatically turns the oven off. The oven wilt

be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Electronic Interference

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV,
phone, or radio reception.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:

a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the

oven.

b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the

TV, phone, or radio.

d. Move the microwave oven away from the

receiver.

e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so

the microwave oven and receiver are on different
branch circuits.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

See-Through Door Easy-Clean

Safety Interlock System

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

1 Use and Care Guide
1 Glass Turntable

1 Turntable Roller Rest
1 Metal Rack

Oven Cavity

Oven Control Panel

Glass Turntable
Turntable Roller Rest

Metal Rack

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

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AUTO CONVECTION

Auto Auto

Bake Roast

QUICKTOUCH SENSOR

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1. DISPLAY.The Display includesa clock and indicators to
tell youtime ofday, cooking time settings, and cooking

functions selected.

2. MICRO. Touch this pad when setting microwavecooking.

3. CONY. Touchthis pad to operate the ovenfor convection

cooking only.

4. COMBI. Touch this padto program the amount of roasting
time and heat fora cooking cycle using both microwave

energy and convection energy.

5. CONVECTION AUTO BAKE. Touchthis pad to

automatically bake frozen pizza, muffins, biscuits, and

frozen French fries using both microwave andconvection

energy alternately.

6. CONVECTION AUTO ROAST.Touch this padto

automatically roast beef, chicken, turkey breasts, and pork
using bothmicrowave and convection energy alternately.

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7. SENSOR COOK. Touchthis pad to cook 10types of
foods. The oven sensorwill tell the oven how longto

cook depending onthe amount of steam coming

from thefood.

8. SENSOR POPCORN. Touchthis pad when popping

commercially packaged popcorn in your microwave
oven.The oven sensor willtellthe oven how longto cook
depending on theamount of steam it detects from the
popcorn.

9. SENSOR REHEAT. Touchthis padto reheat precooked,

room-temperature, orrefrigerated foods. The oven sensor
willtell theoven how long to cook depending onthe

amount of steam coming from thefood.

10.AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad once to automatically
defrost meat, poultry,fish, or bread according to weight.
Touch this pad twiceto defrost most otherfrozen foods

bytime.

11. EXPRESS DEFROST.Touch this padfor rapid defrosting
of one pound of frozenfood.

12.WARM HOLD. Touchthis padto keep hot, cooked foods
warm in your microwave oveR.

13. MORE. Touch this padto add 10 seconds of cooking time
each time it is pressed.

14. LESS.Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking
time eachtime it is pressed.

15. NUMBER. Touchnumber pads to enter cooking times,
cook powers, quantities, weights, orfood categories.

16.ADD MINUTE. Touchthis padto set and start cooking at

100% power.

17. POWER. Touchthis pad to select a cooking power level.

18.STOP/CLEAR. Touchthis pad to cancel acurrently

running program or erase a cooking cyclebeing
programmed.

19.START/PAUSE. Touchthis pad to start a program or to

pause the oven during cooking or defrosting. Press and
hold forchild lock.

20. OPTION. Touchthis pad to change the oven's default
settings for volume, clock,scroll speed, units ofweight,

and language.

21. CLOCK. Touchthis pad to enter thetime of day.

22. KITCHEN TIMER. Touchthis pad to set the kitchen timer.

COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety
of food preparation options: microwave cooking,
convection cooking, and combination cooking.

Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves

through the food generates heat and cooks most
foods faster than regular methods, while retaining
their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking
heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior
of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is
particularly convenient because less time isspent in
food preparation.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and seated-in
flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food

surfaces.

Combination cooking combines microwave energy
with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while
browning and crisping to perfection.

You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking,
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection, and combination
cooking.

MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION

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COOKING
METHOD

HEAT SOURCE Microwave energy. Circulating heated air.

BENEFITS • Fast, high-efficiency

Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven for fast,
thorough cooking of food.

cooking.

• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.

• Easy clean-up.

Hot air circulates around

food to produce browned
exteriors and seated-in

juices.

• 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.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You wilt find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Microwave Cooking

Most heat-resistant, nonmetallic 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 (250 ml) 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 all 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.

COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION

Heat-Resistant 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-Resistant Glass No No No

Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes No Yes*

• 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. Do not use items with metal trim as it

may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven
rack, damaging the cookware, the rack, or the oven.

• Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to
450°F (230°C) may be used, but is not recommended
for foods that require crusting or all-around browning,
because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

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 (230°C)

HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

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Glass

Turntable

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TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked
for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods

cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning
agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or

barbecue sauce.

COVERING
A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to

cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper wilt

prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help
retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed
paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper

towels.

SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,

cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres in a circle and at least

1 in. (2.5 cm) apart. This will help the food cook more

evenly.

STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in

foods. Always stir from 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 either in or outside of the oven after
cooking power shuts off. Outside of the oven, you

usually need to cover food during standing time to

retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly
undercooked and they will finish cooking during
standing time. The internal temperature of food will

rise about 1O°F (6°0) during standing time.

SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square

dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the

microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the
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 metal rack, glass turntable and turntable roller
rest are removable. They should be hand-washed in
warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft
cloth. Once they are clean, rinse welt and dry with a
soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or
rough pads.

• Removable parts may be cleaned at the sink. Be
careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may
cause them to break during use.

• The glass turntable may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.

• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

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

KITCHEN TIMER

When the oven is first plugged into a power outlet,
the "Please set clock" prompt will flash several times

until the clock is set.

Example: To set the clock for 10:30.

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CHILD LOCK

Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when
you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot
use the oven unsupervised.

Example: To set Child Lock.

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:

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Example: To cancel CHILD LOCK.

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OPTION

TIMED COOKING

Example: To change defrost weight mode (from

Ibs. to kg).

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

level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.

Touch: Display Shows:

Refer to the "Microwave Power Levels Table" on
page 14 for more information.

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NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven
wilt automatically cook at 100% power.

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Sound 1 Mute, low, medium, loud
Clock 2 On or off

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ADD MINUTE

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100%

3ower without the need to touch START.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Touch: Display Shows:

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Time of day

Time counting
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NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add

1 minute up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

This feature is also ideal for a 1-minute
quick-start.

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WARM HOLD

MORE and LESS

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. You can use

WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a
cooking cycle.

Example: Warm Hold.

Touch: Display Shows:

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At the end of the Warm Hold, "END" will be
displayed and four tones will sound.

NOTE: To end, hit STOP/CLEAR

To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another
cycle:

• While you are entering cooking instructions, touch
WARM HOLD before touchingSTART.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear

two tones. "Warm" wilt come on while the oven

continues to run.

• You can set WARM HOLD to follow AUTO DEFROST,
CONV., or multi-stage cooking.

NOTES:

• WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes.

• Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD.
Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then touch
START if additional Warm Hold time is desired.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during
WARM HOLD.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during WARM HOLD.

• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should
be covered during WARM HOLD.

• Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD
cycle. The quality of some foods will suffer with
extended time.

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The MORE and LESS functions of this
oven adjust the cooking cycle's cook

time while the microwave is running.
MORE adds 10 seconds to the cook

time; LESS subtracts 10 seconds.

• Use MORE or LESS when cooking time is counting
down in the display. MORE and LESS cannot be set

when "SENSING" is displayed.

• MORE and LESS do not adjust cook time for the

DEFROST and WARM/HOLD cooking cycles.

• Press MORE or LESS pads during active cooking
cycle.

• For convection cooking, MORE or LESS are used as
temperature selection pads.

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MULTISTAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You

can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 2 stages.

Example: 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch: Display Shows:

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to set a 3-minute cook

time for the first stage.

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to set an 80% cook

power for the first
stage.

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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

Level

10 • Boiling water.

(High) • Making candy.

• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, and
vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

• Whole poultry.

9 • Reheating rice, pasta, and vegetables.

8 • Reheating prepared foods quickly.

• Reheating sandwiches.

7 • Cooking egg, milk, and cheese dishes.

• Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

6 • Cooking veal.

• Cooking whole fish.

• Cooking puddings and custard.

Use

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power for the second
stage.

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10. When the first stage is over, you wilt hear two

short tones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.

5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, and lamb.

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• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4 • Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.

3 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

• Cooking pork chops, roast.

2 • Taking chill out of fruit.

• Softening butter.

1 • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

• Cream cheese.

0 • Standing time.

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SENSOR COOKING OPERATION

INSTRUCTION

A sensor detects steam from the food and
automatically adjusts cook time for the best cooking

results. It's easy and convenient--the oven will guide
you, step-by-step, to cook or reheat foods. The

Sensor Menu, with many popular food choices, is
preprogrammed to cook or reheat food perfectly every

time.

For more information about Sensor Cooking
Programs, see the sensor reheat and cook tables
on pages 15 and 17. These tables provide specific
instructions for cooking and heating a variety of

foods.

• The Sensor Cooking system works by detecting a
buildup of vapor.

• Make sure the door remains closed.

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

• Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR
before the vapor is detected will abort the process.
The oven will stop.

• Before using Sensor Cooking, make sure the glass

turntable is dry, to ensure the best results.

Categories:

Sensor Reheat
Sensor Popcorn

Sensor Cook

SENSOR REHEAT

This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-
temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting

cooking times and power bevels. This feature has 3
categories: Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole
See the following table for more information.

Example : To reheat casserole.

Touch:

Display Shows:

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The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor
system.

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

Food Serving Amount and

1 Dinner Serving size is about 8 to 16 oz (225

Plate to 450 g). Place food to be heated on

a dinner plate or similar dish. Cover

........................................... ............................

2 Soup/ Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250 ml

Sauce to 1 I). Place food to be heated in a

casserole dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent*.

3 Casserole Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250 ml

to 1 I). Place food to be heated in a
casserole dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent*.

*Fold back one corner of the plastic wrap to vent

excess steam.

Recommendations

15

SENSOR POPCORN

SENSOR COOK

SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially
packaged microwave popcorn (1.75 or 3.5 oz.

[50 or 99 g]).

For best results:

• Use fresh popcorn.

• Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave

popcorn on the center of turntable.

Example : To pop 3.5 oz. (100 g).

Touch: Display Shows:

1, _ Time of day

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NOTES:

• Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped
kernels.

• Do not use popcorn-popping devices in the
microwave oven with this feature.

• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use a
popper that concentrates the microwave energy.

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SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking times

and power levels. The oven automatically determines
required cooking times for each food item. SENSOR
COOK has 10 food categories (see the table on the
following page).

Example: To cook a frozen entree.

Touch:

Display Shows:

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The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system.

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SENSOR COOK TABLE

Food Serving Amount and Recommendations

1 Potato Serving size is 1 to 4 medium sized potatoes, about 8 to 10 oz. (225 to 280 g) each.

Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place around the edge of the oven tray,

at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart.

2 Fresh Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250 ml to 1 l).

Vegetable Place moist vegetables in a microwavabte container.

Add 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.

Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

3 Frozen Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250 ml to 1 l).

Vegetable Remove from package and place vegetables in a mJcrowavabte container.

Add 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.

Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

4 Frozen Entree size is 10 to 20 oz. (285 to 560 g).

Entree Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three sides.

Ifentree is not in a microwave-safe container, place it on a plate, cover with plastic wrap,

and vent*.

Most entrees need 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

5 Rice Follow package instructions for ingredient amounts.

Place rice and liquid (water, chicken, or vegetable stock) in a microwave-safe container,

cover with casserole lid or plastic wrap and vent*.

Most rice needs 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

6 Casserole Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250 mt to 1 I).

Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1- to 2-quart (1- to 2-t) casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.

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7 Ground Meat Serving size Js4to32oz. (1/4to 2 Ibs.) (115to 900 g).

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8 Fish/Seafood Serving size is4to32oz. (1/4to 2 Ibs.) (115 to 900 g).

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9 Scrambled Serving size is 2 to 5 eggs.

Eggs Break eggs into a 4-cup (1 I) measuring cup or 1-quart (1 l) casserole dish.

0 Frozen Pizza Serving size is 1 or 2 pieces.

*Fold back one corner of the plastic wrap to vent excess steam.

Orumbte meat into a microwave-safe container.
Season and cover with plastic wrap.

Vent cover for well-done meat.
Oover dish for medium cooked meat (such as meat to be used Jnanother dish and cooked

Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe container. Season and add 1/4 to 1/2

cup (60 to 125 ml) liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) if desired.

Add 1 tablespoon (15 mt) milk or water per egg and beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.
When cooking is compete, remove from oven, stir, and allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.

Use only frozen pizza intended for microwave use.
Do not cover.

Follow package directions.

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AUTO DEFROST

Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost
feature provides you with the best defrosting method

for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets
the defrosting times for each food item according to the
weight you enter. For added convenience, the AUTO

DEFROST includes a built-in tone mechanism that
reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange

the food during the defrost cycle. Four different
defrosting options are provided.

1. MEAT

2. POULTRY

3. FISH

4. BREAD

After touching the AUTO DEFROST pad once, select
the food category by touching number pad 1 (Meat),
2 (Poultry), 3 (Fish), or 4 (Bread). Available weight
ranges for Meat, Poultry, and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 Ibs.

(.05 to 2.7 kg). The available weight range for Bread is

0.1 to 1.0 lb. (.05 to 2.7 kg).

Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. (0.5 kg) of meat.

Touch: Display Shows:

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4.

to enter the weight

5.

NOTE:
When you touch the START/PAUSE pad, the disptay

changes to defrost time countdown. The oven witl
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/PAUSE to
resume the defrost cycle. The oven will not CLEAR
during the BEEP unless the door is opened.

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For best results:

• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and pouttry from its
original closed paper or ptastic package (wrapper).

Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close
to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of

the foods to cook.

• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat

when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow gtass baking dish or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Foods shoutd still be somewhat icy in the center
when removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Category Food

MEAT

0.1 to 6.0 Ibs.
(.05 to 2.7 kg)

POULTRY

0.1 to 6.0 Ibs.
(.05 to 2.7 kg)

FISH

0.1 to 6.0 Ibs.
(.05 to 2.7 kg)

BREAD

0.1 to 1.0 Ibs.
(.05 to 2.7 kg)

BEEF

Ground beef, round steak, cubes for stew,
tenderloin steak, pot roast, rib roast, rump
roast, chuck roast, hamburger patty

LAMB

Chops (1-in. [2.5-cm] thick), roiled roast

PORK

Chops (1/2-in. [1-cm] thick), hot dogs,
spareribs, country-style ribs,

rolled roast, sausage

VEAL

Cutlets (1 lb. (0.5 kg), 1/2-in. [1-cm] thick).

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 Ibs. [1.8 kg]), pieces,
breasts (boneless)

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast (under 6 Ibs.[2.7 kg])

FISH

Fillets, whole steaks

SHELLFISH

Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops

MUFFINS

ROLL CAKE

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TIME DEFROST

EXPRESS DEFROST

Example: To defrost for 3 minutes.

Touch: Display Shows:

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At the end of the defrost time, tones sound and oven

turns off.

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Time counting down

Example: 1 lb. (0.5 kg) of meat.

Touch: Display Shows:

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At the end of the defrost time, tones sound and oven
turns off.

NOTE:

• The oven beeps approximately midway through a
defrost cycle to remind you to check the food.

Pause the oven by opening the door. Once food has
been checked or rearranged, close door and press
START/PAUSE to resume the defrost cycle.

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19

TIPS FOR CONVECTION
COOKING

This section gives you cooking instructions and
procedures for operating each convection function.

Please read these instructions carefully.

Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven
cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds
the food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even

browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion
of hot air over the food surfaces. Your oven uses

convection cooking whenever you use the Convection
button. DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE

TURNTABLE IN PLACE.

1.Always use the metal rack on the turntable when
convection cooking.

2. Do not cover the turntable or metal rack with
aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that
cooks the food.

3. Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils
for many convection-only items. Choose pans that

do not have extended handles.

4. Use convection cooking for items like souffles,
breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for
some meat and fish cooking.

5. Your oven comes equipped with a metal tray
which can be used for cooking in convection mode

or combination mode.

6. You do not need to use any special techniques

to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection

cooking; however, in general you need to lower

the oven temperature by 25°F (14°C) from the

recommended temperature mentioned in package
instructions when cooking packaged food in

convection mode.

7. When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or
other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating.

Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular
oven. You can start heavier, dense foods such as
meats, casseroles, and poultry without preheating.

8. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be
used in convection cooking.

9. As in conventional cooking, the distance of the
food from the heat source affects cooking results.

Refer to the tables in this Use and Care Guide.

10. Use metal utensils only for convection cooking.
Never use for microwave or combination cooking

since arcing and damage to the oven may occur.

11. After preheating, if you do not open the door,

the oven wilt automatically hold at the preheated
temperature for 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONS

• The oven cavity, door, turntable, roller rest, metal
tray, metal rack, and cooking utensils will become
very hot.

USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the
food, cooking utensils, metal rack, metal tray, and
turntable from the oven after convection cooking.

• Do not use lightweight plastic containers, plastic
wraps, or paper products during any convection
cycle.

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AUTO BAKE

AUTO BAKE TABLE

To automatically bake frozen pizza, muffins, biscuits
and frozen French fries using both microwave and

convection energy alternately:

Example: To bake 6 muffins.

Touch: Display Shows:

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• Muffins and biscuits require a preheat cycle and
should be placed on the rack after the signal

sounds.

• Frozen pizza MUST be placed directly on the
convection cooking rack. DO NOT use a metal
pizza tray or aluminum foil.

• Muffins, biscuits, and dinner rolls can use metal
muffin tins if glass pan is not available.

• Breadsticks and frozen French fries can be
placed on a small shallow metal pan, such as a

tray, if a glass pan is not available.

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• Ifadditional information is needed, oven will

prompt in display.

At the end of the cooking time, tones sound, END
displays, and the oven turns off.

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Food Serving Amount and

1. FROZEN PIZZA

Recommendations

For best results, a pizza

pan is not required. Use a

12-inch thin-crust frozen

pizza. If baking a rising-crust
pizza, add an additional 10
to 20 minutes' baking time

on convection cook at 450°F

(230°0). Place the frozen

pizza directly on the short

rack.

2. MUFFINS Use 1 package of a muffin
mix. Place the short rack on

the turntable.
After PREHEAT, use 6-cup

muffin pan; place pan on rack.

3. BISCUIT/

DINNER ROLL/
BREAD STICK

For best results, bake one

pan of biscuits, dinner rolls, or
breadsticks at a time.

After PREHEAT, place the
biscuits 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm)
apart on a greased pizza pan

or cookie sheet on the short

rack. 0ool on the rack for 10

minutes after cooking.

4. FROZEN

FRENCH FRIES

Use frozen, prepared French

fries. Do not overlap or layer
potatoes.

For crispier potatoes, use
MORE to add additional

cooking time. Spread the
french fries on a pizza pan
or cookie sheet. Place the

pan on the short rack. After
cooking, remove the pan from
the oven. Weight range: 4 to

16oz. (115 to 450 g).

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AUTO ROAST

AUTO ROAST TABLE

Auto roast will automatically roast beef, whole chicken,
turkey breasts, and pork using both microwave and

convection energy alternately.

Example: To roast a whole chicken
(3 Ibs. [1.5 kg]).

Touch:

Display Shows:

Time of day

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prompt in the display.

At the end of the cooking time, tones sound, END
displays, and the oven turns off.

Food Serving Amount and Recommendations

1. BEEF

Weigh roast and pat dry with paper
towels. Place a microwave-safe/heat-

proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings. Place roast on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast beef

with aluminum foil and let stand for 5
to 10 minutes.

Weight range: 2 to 4 Ibs. (1 to 2 kg)

2. WHOLE Weigh whole chicken. Remove giblets
CHICKEN and neck and discard. Thoroughly

wash inside and outside of chicken
with cold water. Pat chicken dry

with paper towels. Secure the legs
with kitchen twine. Brush outside

of chicken with melted butter or

margarine. Place a microwave-
safe/heatproof plate on turntable

to catch drippings. Place chicken

breast side up on short rack. After

cooking, loosely tent roast chicken
with aluminum foil and let stand for 10

minutes.

Weight range: 2.5 to 6 Ibs. (1 to 3 kg)

3. TURKEY Weigh turkey breast and pat dry
BREASTS with paper towels. Brush turkey

breast with melted butter. Place a
microwave-safe/heatproof plate on

turntable to catch drippings. Place
turkey breast on short rack. After
cooking, loosely tent roast turkey with

aluminum foil and let stand for 5 to 10

minutes.

Weight range: 3 to 6 lbs. (1 to 3 kg)

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4. PORK

Weigh roast and pat dry with paper
towels. Place a microwave-safe/

heatproof plate on turntable to catch

drippings. Place roast on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast with

aluminum foil and let stand for 5 to 10

minutes.

Weight range: 2 to 4 Ibs. (1 to 2 kg)

CONVECTION

During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven.
Convection cooking temperature ranges from 225°F (107°C) to 450°F (230°C); and 100°F (38°C) may be
programmed.

Itis best to preheat the oven when convection cooking.

Example: To set the convection cooking at 325°F
(160°0) for 45 minutes with preheating.

Touch: Display Shows:

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NOTES:

• After preheating, display scrolls "PLACE FOOD ON
RACK" with sound.

• Use thick oven gloves; oven interior will be hot.

• Open the door, place food on the rack, and close the

door. Display scrolls "ENTER COOKING TIME."

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Example: To set the convection cooking at 375°F
(190°0) for 30 minutes without preheating.

Touch: Display Shows:

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5. _...... F

NOTES:

• The temperature range has 10 steps from 225°F
(107°C) to 450°F (230°C) including IO0°F (38°C)

(dough rising).

• Use MORE/LESS to increase/decrease the

temperature by 25°F (14°C) after touching the

CONVECTION button. (The default temperature is
350°F [180°C].)

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five tones wilt sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.

• The oven temperature drops very quickly when the
door is opened; however, this should not prevent

food from being fully cooked during normal cooking

time.

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CONVECTION COOKING Guide

1. Always use the metal rack when convection

baking.

2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most

convection baking, light, shiny finishes give the best
results because they prevent overbrowning in the

time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull

(satin-finish) bottoms are recommended for cake
pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.

Oven

FOOD

Breads

Cakes

Cookies

Biscuits

Corn Bread
Muffins

Popovers

Nut Bread or Fruit Bread
Yeast Bread

Plain or Sweet Rolls
Angel Food

Cheesecake

Coffee Cake 350°F
Cupcakes 350°F

Fruitcake (loaf) 350°F
Gingerbread 350°F

Butter Cakes, Cake Mixes 350°F
Fluted Tube Cake 350°F
Pound Cake 350°F

Bar 350°F

Drop or Sliced 375°F

Temp.

400°F(200°C)

400°F(200°C)
400°F(200°C)

350°F(180°C)

350°F(180°C)
375°F(190°C)

350°F(180°C)
350°F(180°C)
350°F(180°C)

3. Dark or nonshiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram
absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts.

4. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking
foods by convection.

5. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open
the oven door to check food as little as possible.

(180°C)
(180°C)

(180°C)
(180°C)

(180°C)
(180°C)
(180°C)

(180°C)

(190°C)

Time,

Min.

10 to 12

15 to 20
18 to 24

30 to 40

55 to 65

18 to 25
13 to 16

40 to 50
60 to 65

25 to 30

15 to 20

80 to 90
35 to 40

30 to 40
40 to 50

60 to 70

35 to 45

10 to 14

Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to

4 minutes less time.

Remove from pans immediately and

coot slightly on wire rack.

Pierce each popover with a fork after
removing from oven to allow steam to

escape.

Interiors will be moist and tender.

Lightly grease baking sheet.
Invert and coot in pan.

After cooking, turn oven off and let
cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes

with door ajar.

Interior will be moist and tender.

Grease and flour pan.
Coot inpan 10 minutes before

invertingon wire rack.
Follow package instructionsifusing

a mix.

Follow package instructionsifusing

a mix.

Comments

NOTES:

• The oven temperature indicated inthe table above is recommended over the package instruction temperature.

• The baking times in the table above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust the baking time
according to the food condition or your preference.

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CONVECTION BAKING TABLE

FOOD

Fruits,
Other

Desserts

Baked Apples or Pears
Bread Pudding

Cream Puffs

Oven Temp.

350°F (180°C)
300°F (150°0)

400°F (200°0)

Time, Min.

30 to 30
35 to 40

30 to 35

Bake in cookware with shallow sides.
Pudding is done when knife inserted near

center comes out clean.
Puncture puffs twice with toothpick to

Comments

release steam after 25 minutes of baking
time.

Custard (individual)

350°F (180°0)

45 to 50

Set cups in baking dish. Pour boiling water
around cups to a depth of 1 in. (2.5 cm).

Meringue Shells

300°F (150°0)

30 to 35

When done, turn oven off and let shells
stand in oven 1hour to dry.

Pies,
Pastries

Frozen
Meringue-Topped

Two-Crust

Quiche
Pastry Shell

375°F (190°C)
325°F (16000)

400°F (20000)
350°F (18000)
400°F (20000)

40 to 45

13 to 16
50 to 55
30 to 35

10 to 16

Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.

Follow package directions for preparation.
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Pierce pastry with fork to prevent

shrinkage.

Casseroles

Meat, chicken, seafood

combinations

Pasta

350°F (180°0)

350°F (180°0)

20 to 40

25 to 45

Cook times vary with casserole size and
ingredients.

Cook times vary with casserole size and
ingredients.

Potatoes, Scalloped

Vegetable

350°F (180°C)
350°F (18000)

55 to 60
25 to 35

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cook times vary with casserole size and

ingredients.

Convenien_
Foods

Frozen Bread Dough
Frozen Entree

Frozen Pizza Rolls,

350°F (180°C)
350°F (18000)

400°F (20000)

30 to 35
50 to 60

8to 10

Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.

Follow package directions for preparation.

Egg Rolls
Pizza

Slice-and-Bake Cookies

425°F (220°C)
375°F (19000)

15 to 25

13 to 15

Follow package directions for preparation.
Let stand a few minutes before removing

from pan to coot.

Main
Dishes

Meat Loaf
Oven-Baked Stew

325°F (160°0)
325°F (16000)

55 to 60
80 to 90

Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Brown meat before combining with liquid

and vegetables.

350°F (180°C)
350°F (18000)

375°F (19000)

60 to 70
40 to 45
55 to 60

Let stand 2 minutes after cooking.
Use green, red, or yellow peppers.

Pierce skin several places. Add 1/4 cup
(60 ml) water to dish. Turn squash halves

Vegetables

Swiss Steak
Stuffed Peppers

Acorn Squash Halves

cut side up after 30 minutes of cook time
and cover.

Baked Potatoes

Twice-Baked Potatoes

425°F (220°C)
400°F (20000)

50 to 60
25 to 30

Pierce skin with a fork before baking.
Pierce skin with fork before baking.

NOTES:

• The oven temperatures indicated in the table above are recommended over the package instruction
temperature.

• The baking times in the table above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust the baking time

according to the food condition or your preference.

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MEAT ROASTING TABLE FOR CONVECTION COOKING

MEATS Oven Temp. Time, Min./Ib.

Beef

Rib (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg])

Rare 325°F
Medium 325°F
Well 325°F

(160°C)
(160°O)

(160°O)

21 to 26
26 to 31

31 to 36

Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin

Rare 325°F
Medium 325°F
Well 325°F

(160°C)
(160°O)

(160°O)

25 to 30
30 to 35
35 to 40

Beef Tenderloin

Rare 325°F
Medium 325°F

(160°C)
(160°O)

12 to 16
16 to 20

Pot Roast (2% to 3 Ibs. [1 to 1.5 kg])

45 to 50
20 to 25

20 to 25

17 to 20

21 to 26
26 to 31

Ham

Lamb

Chuck, Rump 325°F

Canned (3-lb. [1.5 kg] fully cooked) 325°F
Butt (5-tb. [2.3 kg] fully cooked) 325°F

Shank (5-lb. [2.3 kg] fully cooked) 325°F
Bone-In (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg])

Medium 325°F
Welt 325°F

(160°C)
(160°O)

(160°O)
(160°O)

(160°C)
(160°O)

Boneless (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg])

Pork

Medium 325°F
Well 325°F

Bone-In (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg]) 325°F
Boneless (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg]) 325°F

(160°C)
(160°0)

(160°O)
(160°O)

25 to 30
29 to 34

26 to 30
32 to 36

Pork Chops (1/2- to 1-inch [1- to 2.5-cm] thick)

12 to 15
15 to 18
18 to 25

25 to 35

13 to 16

Poultry

2 chops 325°F
4 chops 325°F
6 chops 325°F

Whole Chicken (2% to 3% lbs. [1 to 2 kg]) 375°F

Chicken Pieces (2% to 3% Ibs. [1 to 2 kg]) 350°F

(160°C)
(160°O)
(160°O)

(190°C)

(18ooc)

Cornish Hens

10 to 15
15 to 20

19 to 21

21 to 25

10 to 15
12 to 17

Seafood

Unstuffed (1 to 1% Ibs. [0.5 to 0.7 kg]) 375°F
Stuffed (1 to 1% Ibs. [0.5 to 0.7 kg]) 375°F

Duckling (4 to 5 lbs. [2 to 2.3 kg]) 375°F

Turkey Breast (4 to 6 Ibs. [2 to 3 kg]) 325°F

Fish, Whole (3 to 5 Ibs. [1.5 to 2.3 kg]) 400°F
Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. [170 to 225 g] each) 350°F

(190°C)
(190°C)

(190°C)
(160°O)

(200°C)
(180°C)

NOTES:

• The roasting times in the table above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust the roasting time

according to the food condition or your preference.

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TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING

COMBINATION

This section gives you instructions to operate each
combination cooking function. Please read these

instructions carefully. Sometimes combination
microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the
best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time
for foods that normally need a long time to cook. This

cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside
and crispy on the outside. In combination cooking,
the convection heat and microwave energy alternate
automatically. Your oven has two preprogrammed
settings that make it easy to use combination cooking.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR

COMBINATION COOKING

1. Meats may be roasted directly on the metal rack or
in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack. When
using the metal rack, please check your cooking
guide for information on proper use.

2. Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and
tenderized using oven cooking bags.

3. When baking, check for doneness after cooking
time is up. If not completely done, let stand in oven
for a few minutes to complete cooking.

PRECAUTIONS

1.All cookware used for combination cooking must be
BOTH microwave-safe and ovenproof.

2. During combination baking, some baking cookware
may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the

oven walls or metal accessory racks. Arcing is a
discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves

come in contact with metal.

-- If arcing occurs when using the metal rack,
place a heatproof dish between the pan and the

metal rack.

-- If arcing occurs with other baking cookware, do
not use them for combination cooking.

Oven Microwave

Temperature Power

Combination Roast

Example: To roast with combination cooking for
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• By using MORE/LESS in combination cooking,
you can adjust the temperature by 25°F (14°C) after
step 3. (The default temperature is 350°F [180°C].)

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COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE

MEATS Oven Temp. Time, Min./Ib.

Beef

Ham

Lamb

Pork

Poultry

Seafood

Rib (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg])

Rare 300°F
Medium 300°F

Well 300°F

Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin

Rare 300°F
Medium

Well

300°F (150°0)
300°F (15000)

Beef Tenderloin

Rare

300°F (150°0)

Medium 300°F

Chuck, Rump, or Pot Roast (21/2to 3 Ibs. [1 to 1.5 kg])

(Use cooking bag for best results.) 275°F

Turn over after half of the cooking time.
Canned (3-tb. [1.5 kg] fully cooked) 300°F

Butt (5-lb. [2.3 kg] fully cooked) 300°F

Shank (5-lb. [2.3 kg] fully cooked) 300°F
Turn over after half of the cooking time.

Bone-In (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg])

Medium 300°F

Well 300°F

Boneless (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg])

Medium 300°F

Well 300°F

Turn over after half of the cooking time.

Bone-In (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg]) 300°F
Boneless (2 to 4 Ibs. [1 to 2 kg]) 300°F

Pork Chops (3/4- to 1-in. [2- to 2.5-cm] thick)

2 chops 350°F
4 chops 350°F
6 chops 350°F

Turn over after half of the cooking time.
Whole Chicken (2V2to 6 Ibs. [1 to 3 kg]) 375°F

Chicken Pieces (2V2to 6 Ibs. [1 to 3 kg]) 375°F
Cornish Hens

Unstuffed 375°F

Stuffed 375°F

Duckling 375°F

Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs. [2 to 3 kg]) 300°F
Turn breast side up after half of the cooking time.

Fish Fillets (l-lb. [0.5-kg]) 350°F

Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. [170 to 225 g] each) 350°F
Shrimp (1 to 2 Ibs. [0.5 to 1 kg]) 350°F
Scallops (1 to 2 Ibs. [0.5 to 1 kg]) 350°F

(150°C)
(150°C)

(150°C)

(150°C)

(150°O)

(140°C)

(150°C)
(150°C)
(150°C)

(150°C)
(150°C)

(150°C)
(150°C)

(150°C)
(150°C)

(180°C)
(180°C)
(180°C)

(190°C)
(190°C)

(190°C)
(190°C)

(190°C)

(15ooc)

(180°C)
(180°C)

(180°C)
(180°C)

11 to 14

14to 17
17 to 20

11 to 14
14to 17
17 to 20

14to 17
17 to 20

30 to 40

15 to 18
15 to 18
15 to 18

13 to 18
18 to 23

14to 19
19 to 24

13 to 16
18 to 23

10 to 13
13 to 16
16 to 19

18 to 20
15 to 18

18 to 25

23 to 30

15 to 18

11 to 15

7to 10

10 to 15

8to 13
8to 13

NOTE: The roasting times in the table above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust the time
according to the food condition or your preference.

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To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the
amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best

results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the
can and placed in a microwave-safe container. The food wilt heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe
lid or vented plastic wrap*. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide
for reheating cooked food.

Cook Time

ITEMS (at High) Special Instructions

Sliced Meat

3 slices

(1/4-inch thick [.63 cm])

Chicken Pieces

1 breast
1 leg and thigh

Fish Fillet 2-4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.
(6-8 oz. [170-225 g])

Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate.

1 serving (101/2 oz. [300 g]) 4-6 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.

Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 cup (250 ml) 1-31/2minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

4 cups (11) 5-8 minutes

Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

- Cream or Cheese Stir once halfway through cooking.
1 cup (250 ml) 11/2-3minutes

4 cups (11) 3!/2-51/2 minutes

Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Reheat filling and bun separately.
Beef Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.

1 sandwich 1-21/2 minutes Heat bun as directed in table below.
(1/2 cup [125 ml] meat

filling) without bun

Mashed Potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 cup (250 ml) 1-3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

4 cups (11) 5-8 minutes

Baked Beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 cup (250 ml) 11/2-3minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

Ravioli or Pasta in Sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 cup (250 ml) 21/2-4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

4 cups (11) 71/2-11 minutes

Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 cup (250 ml) 11/2-31/2minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

4 cups (11) 4-6!/2 minutes

Sandwich Roll or Bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack.

1 roll 15-30 seconds

Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 cup (250 ml) 11/2-21/2minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

4 cups (11) 4-6 minutes

Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole.

1 serving (8 oz. (250 ml)) 11/2-21/2minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.

1-2minutes

2-31/2 minutes

11/2-3minutes

Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.

Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent*.

*Fold back one corner of the plastic wrap to vent excess steam.

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VEGETABLE AMOUNT Instructions

Artichokes 2 medium 5-8 min. Trim. Add 2 tsp (10 ml) water and 2 tsp (10 ml) 2-3 min.
(8 oz. (225 g) each) 4 medium 10-13 min. juice. Cover.

Asparagus, Fresh, 1 lb. 3-6 min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water. Cover. 2-3 min.
Spears (0.5 kg)

Beans, Green and 1 lb. 7-11 min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.

Cook Time Standing

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Broccoli, Fresh, 1 lb. 4-8 min. Place broccoli in a baking dish. Add 1/2 (125 ml) 2-3 min.
Spears (0.5 kg) cup water.

Cabbage, Fresh, 1 lb. 4-7 min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.
Chopped (0.5 kg) covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2-4 min. Add 1/4cup (60 ml) water in 1-qt. (1-1)covered 2-3 min.
Sliced (0.5 I) casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Cauliflower, Fresh, 1 lb. 7-11 min. Trim. Add 1/4cup (60 ml) water in 1-qt. (1-1) 2-3 min.
Whole (0.5 kg) covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

FIowerettes, 2 cups (0.5 I) 21/2-41/2min. Slice. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.
Fresh Celery, 4 cups (1 I) 6-8 min. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.
Fresh, Sliced

Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5-9 min. Husk. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) water in 1l/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.

baking dish. Cover.

Mushrooms, Fresh, 1/2lb. 2-31/2 min. Place mushrooms in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1)covered 2-3 min.
Sliced (225 g) casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Parsnips, Fresh, 1 lb. 4-8 min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.
Sliced (0.5 kg) covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Peas, Green, Fresh 4 cups 7-10 min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.

(1 I) covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking

Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5-10 min. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 min.
Whole Baking (6-8 oz. 4 medium 7-13 min. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 min.
(170-225 g) each) Turn over halfway through cooking.

White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-8 min. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 min.
Whole Baking (6-8 oz. 4 potatoes 10-14 min. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 min.

(170-225 g) each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
Spinach, Fresh, Leaf 1 lb. 4-7 min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 2-qt. (2-1)covered 2-3 min.

(0.5 kg) casserole.

Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 6-8 min. Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 2-3 min.
Butternut, Fresh 8-in. x 8-in. (20-cm x 20-cm) baking dish. Cover.

Zucchini, Fresh, 1 lb. 41/2-71/2min. Add 1/2cup (125 ml) water in 11/2-qt. (1.5-1) 2-3 min.
Sliced (0.5 kg) covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Zucchini, Fresh, 1 lb. 6-9 min. Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over and 2-3 min.
Whole (0.5 kg) rearrange halfway through cooking.

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Questions and Answers

Operation

Question

Why is the oven light not on during
cooking?

Is there a clock display?
Is there no clock display?

Answer

Bulb may be burned out, requiring replacement.

Set a cook time. Touch START.
Check the house circuit safety device.

Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?

Wilt the microwave oven be damaged if it
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

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

Can the microwave oven be damaged if
food is cooked for too long?

When the oven is plugged into the wall
outlet for the first time, it doesn't work

properly. What is wrong?

Why is there light reflection around the
outer case?

What are the various sounds heard when
the microwave oven is operating?

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

Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.

let microwave energy pass through.

Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
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.

The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become

scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug it 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

it back in to reset the microcomputer by resetting the clock.
This light is from the oven light which is located between the

oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the

microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFR
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the

magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical

switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.

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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

hard, dry, brown spot? cooking or reheating time.

Why do eggs sometimes pop?

Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a

little dry after cooking?

Why do baked apples sometimes burst
during cooking?

Why do baked potatoes sometimes

burn during cooking?

Why is a standing time recommended
after microwave cooking time is over?

Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the refrigerator?

When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam buildup inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,

simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Eggs wilt dry out when they are overcooked, even if 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.

The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple

to 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.

If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.

CAUTION: Do not overcook.

Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few
minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle ends. The
amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.

As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects

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.

Ifthe microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center, which is fully

equipped to handle your service requirements. See warranty notice.

Problem Possible Causes

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

Arcing or sparking • Are you using approved cookware?

Incorrect time of day • Have you tried to reset the time of day?
Unevenly cooked foods

Overcooked foods • Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Undercooked foods • Are you using approved cookware?

Improper defrosting • Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the door closed?

• Is the cooking time set?

• Has the house circuit breaker tripped or blown?

• Is the oven empty?

• 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?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are the ventilation ports clear?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

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

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
instructions, 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. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.

• 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

different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio

or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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