Kenmore Elite 72188502800, 72188503800, 72188509800 Owner’s Manual
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Microwave Hood Combination
Use & Care Guide
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Guia de uso y cuidado
Models/Modelos 721.88502, 721.88503, 721.88509
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MFL57601501 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com
Microwave Hood Combination Warranty ...................... 2
Safety ............................................................................... 3
Overview .......................................................................... 5
How your Microwave Hood Combination works ........... 5
Radio interference ......................................................... 5
Testing your microwave oven ......................................... 5
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ........................... 6
Operating safety precautions ......................................... 6
Electrical connection ..................................................... 6
Microwave oven features .............................................. 7
Glass tray components .................................................. 8
Installation instructions for glass tray ............................. 8
Using an oblong dish .................................................... 9
Oven control panel ....................................................... 10
How to Use .................................................................... 11
Dial control ................................................................... 11
Function Selections ...................................................... 11
Clock ............................................................................ 11
Kitchen Timer ............................................................... 11
Vent .............................................................................. 12
Light ............................................................................. 12
Add 30 seconds ........................................................... 12
Manual cook ................................................................. 13
Manual cook in stages ................................................. 13
Cooking guide for power levels .................................... 14
Options ......................................................................... 15
Soften/Melt ................................................................... 17
Child Lock .................................................................... 17
Back ....................................................................... 17, 20
Favorites ....................................................................... 18
Sensor operating instructions ...................................... 19
Sensor cook guide ....................................................... 19
Popcorn ........................................................................ 19
Cook ............................................................................. 20
Reheat .......................................................................... 20
Auto Defrost ................................................................. 21
Express Defrost ............................................................ 21
Weight conversion chart ............................................... 21
Defrosting tips .............................................................. 21
Defrost chart ................................................................. 22
Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 24
Caring for the filters ...................................................... 25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ........................ 26
Cooking Tips .................................................................. 27
Questions and Answers ................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 30
Protection Agreements ................................................. 32
Service ............................................................ Back cover
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on an identification plate located
inside the washer door. Have these items of information
available whenever you contact Sears concerning your
product.
One-Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated, and maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free
repair.
Five-Year Limited Warranty on the Magnetron
For five years from the date of purchase, if the magnetron in this
microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will replace the magnetron. Safety regulations require the
magnetron to be installed by Sears. After the first year, the
customer assumes any labor costs associated with magnetron
replacement.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes,
this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may
not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the
United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
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Wehaveprovidedmanyimportantsafetymessagesinthismanualandonyourappliance.Alwaysreadandobey
allsafetymessages.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.
Thissymbolalertsyoutohazardsthatcankillorhurtyouandothers.
AllsafetymessageswillfollowthesafetyalertsymbolandthewordDANGERorWARNING.
Thesewordsmean:
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.
safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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.
• The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service
company for examination, repair or adjustment.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Care and
Cleaning" section.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the
microwave oven when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven
to facilitate cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the
cavity when not in use.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width
of 36 inches (91 cm).
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
• When cooking foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.
• Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not
be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a
fire or risk of electrical shock.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of
electrical shock.
• Donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopofthemicrowave
ovenwhenthemicrowaveovenisinoperation.
• Donotcoverorblockanyopeningsonthemicrowave
oven.
• Donotstorethismicrowaveovenoutdoors.Donotuse
themicrowaveovennearwater,forexample,neara
kitchensink,inawetbasement,nearaswimmingpool
orsimilarlocation.
• Donotimmersecordor pluginwater.
• Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotletcordhangoveredgeoftableorcounter.
• Donotmountoverasink.
• Donotcoverracksoranyotherpartoftheovenwith
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingoftheoven.
• Liquidssuchaswater,coffee,orteaareableto be
overheatedbeyondtheboilingpointwithoutappearing
tobeboilingdueto surfacetensionoftheliquid.Visible
bubblingorboilingwhenthecontainerisremovedfrom
themicrowaveovenisnotalwayspresent.THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR 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 halfway through
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
4) After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
(a) 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.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-Volt,
60-Hz, AC-only, 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in
a risk of electrical shock.
(c) 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.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. Do not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly
grounded.
(a) Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
(b) A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
Contact a qualified electrician to install.
Thissectiondiscussestheconceptsbehindmicrowavecooking.Italsoshowsyouthebasicsyouneedtoknowtooperateyour
microwaveoven.Pleasereadthisinformationbeforeyouuseyouroven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS
Microwave energy 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 see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass tray Guide tray
The glass turntable of 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 pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so
food does not absorb the energy.
Sensor Cooking
The Microwave System features Sensor Cooking
functions. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects
moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats.
The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and
amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guess work
out of microwave cooking.
For the best cooking results
• Always cook 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 halfway through the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper,
or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap.
Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap
to vent steam during cooking.
• Always remove the cooking rack from the oven when
the rack is not in use.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your
radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference,
you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
I o test the oven, put approximately 1 cup of cold waterin a glass container inthe oven. Close the door.
• Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
Cook at 100% power for 1 minute. When the time is up,
the water should be heated.
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TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE
Test dinnerware or cookware before using. Totest
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 gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it
when the door is open.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make the
container hot.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the
oven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds,
or clothes in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. If you practice
programming the oven, put a container of water in the
oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after
the oven has been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin
wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows
microwaves to pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass
turntable is securely in place and can move freely. The
turntable can move in either direction. Make sure the
turntable is correct-side up inthe oven. Handle your
turntable with care when removing it from the oven to
avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or
breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the browning dish
bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the turntable.
Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking time. Cooking in metal containers
not designed for microwave use could damage the oven,
as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell.
Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst,
and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs
before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been
known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a
standing time of one minute before cutting into them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several times during
heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain
containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders)
may become overheated. The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.).
This can harm the oven.
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The
heat spreads to the center, from the outside, cooked
areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the
reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for
stirring some foods during the cooking time.
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils
are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightly firm because they will continue cooking during
standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand
for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less
than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have
a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
QDoor Handle
Q Door Safety
Lock System
Q Window with
Metal Shield
@ Model and Serial
Number Plate @ Cooking ) Glass
O Cooking Rack
(_) Vent Grille
@ Charcoal Filter
(behind vent
grille)
@ Control Panel
Guide Turntray/
@ Grease Label Guide Tray
Filter (_ Cooktop/Countertop Light
Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking
experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get
you up and running quickly, the following is a listof the
oven's basic features:
A. Metal-Shielded Window. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to
allow you to view food as it cooks.
B. Model and Serial Number Plate
C. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
D. Vent Grille
E. Glass Turntray/Guide Tray. The glass tray moves food as
it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven
during operation for best cooking results.
NOTE: The Even Glide Plus system is capable of handling
dishes up to 12 x 15 inches.
F. Cooktop/Countertop Light
G. Grease Filter. See Caring for the filters section on
page 25.
H. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to perform
all functions.
I, Cooking Rack. Usefor extra space when cooking
in more than one container at the same time. Remove
cooking rack when you are not using it.
J. Door Handle
K. Door Safety Lock System
L. Cooking Guide Label
GLASS TRAY COMPONENTS
1. Glass tray
2. Rotating ring
3. Guide tray
4. Shaft
The glass tray moves in both directions and
turns to help cook food more evenly. Do not
operate the microwave oven without the glass
tray in place.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS TRAY
To Install:
1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray bottom groove.
(See Figures 1,2-1, and 2-2)
2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (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 bottom. The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge. (See Figures 4-1 and 4-2)
Figure 1 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2
Figure 3 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2
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USING AN OBLONG DISH
When using an oblong dish, don't forget to place it in the center of the guide tray, or poor performance will result.
An oblong dish which is smaller than 13 inches should be placed on the glass tray. A dish larger than 13 inches should
be placed on the raised edge of the guide tray preventing it from touching the glass tray.
Otherwise, poor performance will result. (See Figure 6)
Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7
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A. Display Screen shows the time of day and Cook
mode when the microwave oven is not in use. During
programming, it displays function menus for you to
choose from, servings and weights for you to enter,
preparation instructions, and cooking time/power settings
for you to select. During a cooking cycle, it counts down
the remaining time and prompts you to stir, turn food,
etc., as necessary.
B. Touch DIAL Control. Use this dial to select oven
functions, such as quantities of food and cooking times/
powers. (See page 11)
C. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn with the
sensor feature. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how
long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it
detects from the popcorn. (See page 19)
D. COOK. (See page 20)
E. REHEAT. (See page 20)
F. BACK. (Seepages 17, 20)
G. AUTO DEFROST. (See page 21)
H. EXPRESS DEFROST. (See page 21)
I. SOFTEN/MELT. (See page 17)
J. ADD 30 SECONDS. Touch this pad to cook for
30 seconds at 100% cook power, or to add extra
seconds at the set cook power to your cooking cycle.
(See page 12)
K. FAVORITES. (See page 18)
L COOK TIME. Touch this pad for manual control of cook
time and power level. (See page 13)
M.CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
(See page 11)
N. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
(See page 11)
O. OPTIONS. (See pages 15-17)
P. START. Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the
door after the oven begins to cook, retouch start.
Q. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop and cancel any
oven function.
R. VENT ON/OFF. (See page 12)
S. VENT 5 SPEED. (Seepage 12)
T. LIGHT HIGH/NIGHT/OFF. (See page 12)
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