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Table of
Microwave Hood
Contents
Warranty ........................................................... 2
Sears Service .................................................. 3
Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .............................................. 7
How your Kenmore Microwave Hood
Combination works ....................................... 7
Radio interference ........................................ 7
Testing your microwave oven ....................... 7
Testing your dinnerware or cookware .......... 8
Operating safety precautions ........................ 8
Electrical connection .................................... 8
Microwave oven features ............................. 9
Installing glass tray ..................................... 10
Installation instructions for glass tray .......... 11
Oven control panel ...................................... 12
Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 13
How to use your new dial control .................. 13
Function Selections ....................................... 13
Clock ............................................................. 13
Kitchen Timer ................................................ 14
Vent ............................................................... 14
Light .............................................................. 14
Add 30 second .............................................. 14
Manual cook ................................................ 15
Manual cook in stages ................................ 15
Cooking guide for power levels ................... 16
Options ........................................................ 17
Soften & Melt .............................................. 17
Child Lock ................................................... 17
Favorites ..................................................... 18
Using Sensor Cooking .................................. 19
Sensor operating instructions ....................... 19
Sensor cook guide ........................................ 19
Popcorn ......................................................... 19
Cook .............................................................. 20
Reheat .......................................................... 20
Defrost .......................................................... 21
Weight conversion chart ............................... 21
Defrosting tips ............................................... 21
Defrost chart ................................................. 22
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 24
Caring for the filters ....................................... 25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ......... 26
Microwave Cooking Tips ............................... 27
Questions and Answers ................................ 29
Troubleshooting ............................................. 30
Service ............................................. Back cover
Combination
Warranty
OneYear LimitedWarranty
Wheninstalled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingto all
instructionssuppliedwiththe product,if this appliancefails
dueto a defectin materialorworkmanshipwithin oneyear
from the dateof purchase,call1-800-4-MY-HOME®to
arrangeforfree repair.
Five-yearLimitedWarrantyon the Magnetron
Forfiveyears fromthe date of purchase,if the magnetronin
this microwaveovenfails dueto a defectin materialor
workmanship,Searswill replacethe magnetron.Safety
regulationsrequirethe magnetronto beinstalledbySears.
After the first year,the customerassumesany laborcosts
associatedwith magnetronreplacement.
Ifthis applianceisusedforotherthan privatefamily
purposes,thiswarrantyappliesfor only90 daysfrom the date
ofpurchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and
bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product
installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed,
operated or maintained according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident,
abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of
detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimerof impliedwarranties;limitationof remedies
Customer'ssoleandexclusiveremedyunderthislimited
warrantyshallbe product repairasprovidedherein Implied
warranties,includingwarrantiesofmerchantabilityorfitness
for a particularpurpose,arelimitedto oneyear orthe shortest
periodallowedbylaw.Searsshallnot be liablefor incidental
orconsequentialdamages.Somestatesand provincesdo
notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson the duration of
impliedwarrantiesof merchantabilityor fitness,so these
exclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you.
This warranty appliesonlywhile this applianceis usedin the
UnitedStatesand Canada.
This warranty givesyou specificlegalrights,and you may
alsohaveother rightswhichvary from statetostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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Sears Service
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase.
Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.
But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle
and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's
what's included in the Agreement:
5_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months
Product replacement if your covered product can not be fixed
I_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge
I_ Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home
repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
I_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations
Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality
parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of
your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-
6655.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professiona/insta//ation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U.S.A. call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow these instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow these instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electrical shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - are able to explode and
should not be heated in the microwave oven.
Use the microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in the
microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•The microwave oven should be serviced only
qualified service personnel. Call an author_ed
serv#e company for examination, repair or
a_ustment.
°See door surface cleaning instr_tions in the "Caring
for Your Mbrowave Oven" section.
°To reduce the r_skof fire inthe oven cavity:
- Do not overcook f@d. Carefully attend tothe
microwave oven when paper, plastb or other
cembustible materialsare placed insidethe oven to
facilitate cooking.
- Remwe wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, orshut off power at the fur or circuitbreaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leavepaper products, oookJng_ensits or food in
the cavity when not in use.
• Suitable for use @ore both gas and electrb cooking
equipment.
• Intended to _ used above ranges with m_imum
width of36 i_hes (91cm),
°Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should
notbe allow_ to accumulate on hood or flitch
°When cooking foo_ under the hood, turnthe fan on.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter,
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filten
°O'vers_ed foodeor oversized metal utensils should
notbe,inserted in the m#rov_ve oven as they may
create,a fireor risk of electrical sho_.
° Do not cle_ with metal scouring pads Pieces can
burn offthe pad and touch electri_i paJts invoMng a
risk of electricalshock
"i Do notstore anything direct#jon top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in
operation.
• Do not_ver or block any o_nings on the
microwave oven.
• Do notstore this microwave oven outdoors, Do not
usethe m#rowave oven near water, for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool orsimilar location.
• Do not immerse cord or plug inwater.
• Keepcord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not letcard hang over edge oftable or counter.
• Do not mount over a sink
• Do not_ver racks or any other _rt of the oven with
metal fo& This will cause overheating of the oven.
• Liquids such as water, cdfee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the Hquid. VisiMe bubMing or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not a_ways present. This could result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or
other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce
the risk of injury to persons.
1) Do not overheat the liquid,
2) Stir the liquid both before and halPwaythrough
heating it,
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks,
4) After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOS, URE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
(a) Do not attempt to _rate this oven v,_ththe
door open since _n - mr _era_n c_n
resu_ in ha_ful ex_ure to microwave
energy. It _ important not to defeat or tampor
;with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not p_ce any object between the oven
front face ar_ the door or allow soil or cleaner
rescue to a_muAte on sealing surfaces.
Electrical
requirements
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
20 amp fused e;ectrica; supply is
required. (A time=delay fuse is recommended.)
it is recommendeid that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is _maged. It is
particularly important that the oven door dose
properly and _,at there is r# damage to _e:
(1) _r (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or I_ened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven shou_ not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except propedy qualified service
personnel
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. _ not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord_
Failure to follow these
instructions _n result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING
* For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
_nthe event of an el_trical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electrical
shock by providing an escape wire for the
e_ectric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: ;mproper use of the
grounding can result in a risk of electrical
shock.
Consult a quaiifi_ eiectrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understo_, or
if doubt exists as to whether the microwave
oven is properly grounded.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use an extension cord, If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician to install an outlet near the
microwave oven.
"i For a permanently connected appliance:
Contact a qualifi_ electrician to instil.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Thissectiondiscussesthe_nceptsbehindmicrowave_oking.Italsoshowsyouthebasicsyouneedtoknowto
operateyourmicrowaveovenPleasereadthisinformationbeforeyouuseyouroven.
HOW YOUR KENMORE MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION WORKS
Microwave ener_ is not hot. It causes food to make
its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or
light waves. You cannot see them, but you can we
what they do.
A m_netron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. Re microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
M,ag_tron
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Metal floor GA_s tray Guide, _ay
The glass turntable d your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves _ss through most glass, paper and
plasti_ without heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so
food does not absorb the energy.
The Microwave System features Sensor C_king
functions. A humidly" sensor in the oven cavity detects
mo_ture and humidi_jemitted from food as it heats.
The sensor adjusts cooking times to various _pes and
amounts offood. Sensor cookingtakes the guess work
out d microwave cooking.
For the best cooking results
e Ailways _k food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is
cooking
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being
cooked about hal_ay through the cooking time
for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is
evenly cooked.
• ff you do, not have a _ver for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
• Always remove the cooking rack from the oven
when the rack is not in use.
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interferen_
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce itor remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.
• Adjuring the receMng antenna of the radio or
television.
Testing your microwave oven
To test the oven put approximately 1 cup of cold
water in a glass container in the oven. Close the
door.
• _vmg the reviver away from the microwave
oven.
• P'l_ging the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and rece_er are
on different branch circuits.
C_k at 100% _wer for 1 minute. When the time is
up, the water should be heated.
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Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test din_ware or cookware before using. To
test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a
cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for
one minute. If the dish _ts hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some _ramic dinnerware,
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to
Operating safety precautions
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on
itwhen the door isopen.
• Use hot p_s. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make
the container hot.
° DO not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven.
° Do not dry flowers, fnJR,herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do _ start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. Ifyou practice
programming the oven, I_ a _ntainer ofwater in
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to Iook
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
• DO _ try"to meRparaffin w_ in the oven. Paraffin
vcaxwill not melt ina microwave oven because it
allows microwaves to pass through it.
° DO not operate the microwave oven unless the
gl_ turntable is securely in place and can move
freely. The turntable can move in either direction.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Hand_ your turntable with care when
removing itfrom the oven to avoid po_ibly
breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
° When you use a brownir_ dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the
turntable. Follow the directbns supplied with the
browning d_sh.
° Never cook or r_at a whole _g ins_e the
handle and slowing cooking time. Cooking in metal
containers not designed for microwave use could
damage the oven, as could containers w_h hidden
metal (tv¢ist4ies, foil lining,staples, meta[Iic glue or
trim)
s_il, Steam buildup in whole, eg_ may cause
them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard-boiled eggs bdore heating. In rare
cases, p_ched eggs have _en known to
explode Cover poached eg_ and al_ a
standing time d one minute before cutting into
them
• For best r_Jlts, stir any liquid several times
during heating or reheating. Liquidsheated in
_rtain containers (especially containers shaped
like cylinders) may _come overheated. The liquid
may splash out with a Ioud noise during or after
heating or when adding ingredients (coffee
granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
° M_owaves may not reach the center of a roast.
The heat spreads to the center, from the outside,
c_ked are_ just as in regular oven cooking. This
is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potato.) stand for a
while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.
° DOnot _ _ in the oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it isdifficu_ to maintain
appropriate deepfeying temperatures.
° DOnot overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightly firm because they will continue cooking
during s_anding time, After microwavi_;l, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish
c_king wNe standing.
Electrical connection
If your electric power line or outlet vol_ge i Have a qualifie_ electricia_ ch_k you_ electric ]
less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer, system. ]
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Microwave oven features
Mo_i and _riai
Number Plate
_or Handle
Window with
Metal Shield
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Door Safety
L_k System
Vent Grille
Cooking Rack
Cooking Guide
Control panel
Glass turntray /
Guide tray
Grease Filter
_ktop/Countertop Light
Your microwave oven _ designed to make your
cooking exporier:_ as enjoyable an_dproductive
possible To get you up ar'# running quickly, the
foibwing is a list of the oven's bas_ features:
1. Metal Shieid_ Window. The shield prevents
m#rowaves from esc_ing. It is designed as a
_reen to allow you to view food _ Stcooks.
2. M_I and Serial Number Plate & _king
Gu_e Bbel
3. Charcoal Filter (behi_ Vent GHlle)
4. Vent Grille
5. Glass tu_ray / Guide tray. The g_a_ tray
moves food as _ cooks for more even _king. It
must be in the oven during _ra_n for best
_king results.
NOTE: the Even Glide Plus system is c._pable of
ha_ling dishes up toi 12 X i5 ir_hes.
6, Cooktop/Countertop Light
7. Grease Filter. _e '_aring for _e filters" section.
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this ponel to
perform al_functions.
9. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
_king in more t_n one container at the
same time. Remove _king rack when you are
r._t using it.
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Installing glass tray
1. Glass tray
2. Rotating ring
2
3
4
To Install:
1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavi_ bottom.
The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray _ttom groove(see figure 1,2)
2. Place the rotating ring on the guide troy,
(see figure 3)
3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised,
hollowed groove of the glass tray _ttom, The rollers on the, rotating ring should fit inside
the glass troy bottom ridge.(see figure 4,5)
3. Gu_e tray
4. ShaR
The glass tray moves in both direction and
turns to help cook fo_ more evenly. Do not
operate the microwave oven without the glass
tray in place.
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure, 5
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