LG 85052 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Guide D’utilisation et D’entretien

English / Français

Models/Modèles: 767. 8505*

Kenmore®

Microwave Oven Four micro-onde

* = color number, numéro de couleur

P/No.: MFL56516417

SEARS DU CANADA INC., TORONTO M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

Table Of Contents
Warranty ....................................................................	2
Sears Service .............................................................	3
Microwave Oven Safety ............................................	4
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ....................	7
How Your Microwave Oven Works ...............................	7
Radio Interference ............................................................	7
For the Best Cooking Results ...........................................	7
Cookware Guide ...............................................................	8
Operating Safety Precautions ........................................	8
Electrical Connection ........................................................	8
Specifications ....................................................................	9
Microwave Oven Features ..............................................	9
Control Panel Features ............................................	10-11
Microwave Cooking Tips .....................................	12-13
Using Your Microwave Oven ....................................	14
Audible Signals ...............................................................	14
Interrupting Cooking .......................................................	14
Clock ...............................................................................	14
Control Lock ....................................................................	14
Vent Fan ............................................................................	15
Kitchen Timer ...................................................................	15
Vent Delay O ................................................................	15
Cooktop Light ...................................................................	15
Turntable On/O ...........................................................	16
1 lb Defrost ......................................................................	16
Add 30 SEC .....................................................................	16
Timed Cooking ..............................................................	16
Two-stage Cooking .........................................................	17
Metal Rack .......................................................................	17
Microwave Power Levels ................................................	18
Auto Defrost ....................................................................	19
Auto Defrost Table ..................................................	20-21
Defrosting Tips ................................................................	22
Warm & Hold ..................................................................	22
Soften/Melt .....................................................................	23
Soften Table ...................................................................	23
Melt Table ........................................................................	23
Using Sensor Cooking .....................................................	24
Smart Touch Sensor Cooking Table..............................	25
Auto Cook .........................................................................	26
Sensor reheat ...................................................................	26
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ............................	27
Caring for the Filters ...............................................	28-29
Replacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights .............	29-30
Questions and Answers ..........................................	31
Troubleshooting .......................................................	32

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Combination Warranty

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.

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 Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

SEARS DU CANADA INC., TORONTO M5B 2C3

Sears Service

Master Protection Agreement

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.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:

Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage - real protection.

Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means someone you can trust, will be working on your product.

Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

“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.

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge.

Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”

Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.

$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.

10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

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.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A call 1-800-827-6655.

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items.

For full details, call Sears Canada: 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call:

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave oven. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you do not follow instructions immediately.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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

•Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

•Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.

•The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.

•Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

•Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers, such as closed jars, can explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

•Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.

•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

•As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

•Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

•See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

–Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

–If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

–Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

•This Microwave Oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking and equipment.

•This Microwave Oven is intended to be used above ranges with a maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).

•Clean Ventilating Hoods frequently - grease should not accumulate on hood or filter.

•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

•Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

•Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven, as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

•Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock.

•Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

•Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

•Do not store this microwave oven outdoors.

•Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.

•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

•Do not mount over a sink.

•Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. Doing so will cause overheating of the oven.

•Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to overheat beyond the boiling point without

appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1)Do not overheat the liquid.

2)Stir the liquid before and halfway through heating it.

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

4)After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

5)Use extreme caution when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open. Doing so can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the

safety interlocks.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on

sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)Door (bent)

(2)Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3)Door seals and sealing surfaces

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except for a properly qualified service technician.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20-amp fused electrical supply is

required. A time delay fuse is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only this appliance, is provided.

DANGER

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

	The microwave oven must be grounded.	WARNING: Improper grounding can
	•For all cord connected appliances:	result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
	In the event of an electrical short circuit,
		qualified electrician or service technician if you
	grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
		do not understand the grounding instructions, or if
	by providing an escape wire for the electric
		you wonder whether the appliance is properly
	current. The microwave oven is equipped
		grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the
	with a cord having a grounding wire with a
		power supply cord is too short, have a qualified
	grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
		electrician or service technician install an outlet
	into an outlet that is properly installed and
		near the microwave oven.
	grounded.
		•For a permanently connected appliance:
		This appliance has a short power supply cord
		to reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or
		becoming entangled in the cord. The microwave
		oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic,
		permanent wiring system, or an equipment
		grounding conductor should be run with the
		circuit conductors and connected to the
		equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
	Ensure proper ground	microwave oven.
	exists before use

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows the basics that you need to know in order to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven.

HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS

Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it is this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see the results of what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. The microwaves then bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.

	Magnetron
	Oven cavit y
Metal oor	Glass turntable

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics

without heating them, so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch Add 30 Sec while the oven is operating, or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Add 30 Sec” section).

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help ensure that the food is evenly cooked.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

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COOKWARE GUIDE

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

1.Place empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2.Measure 1 cup (250ml) 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.

NOTE:

Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb 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).

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Never lean or allow a child to swing on the door when it 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. This may shorten the life-span of the oven. To practice programming, put a container of water in the oven before starting. 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 rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with care when removing from the oven to avoid breaking it.

•When using a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 ⁄16 inch above the turntable.

Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.

•Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.

•For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may overheat. The liquid may splash during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm you or damage the microwave oven.

•Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads from the outer to the center cooked areas, just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.

•Do 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply		120V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption		1500W
Microwave Output		*1000W
Rated Current		14.0A
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)		29 7/8” x 16 7/8” x 15 1/8”
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)		21 5/8” x 10 5/8” x 15”
Capacity of Oven Cavity		2.0 cu.ft

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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The microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1.Metal Shielded Window: The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

2.Model and Serial Number Plate

3.Cooking Guide Label

	A
		A. Turntable
	B	B. Hub
		C. Support
	C
		D. Shaft
	D

4.Vent Grille

5.Turntable: The turntable turns food as it cooks for even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results.

6.Cooktop Light

7.Grease Filters: See “Caring for the filters” section.

8.Control Panel: Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions.

9.Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille):

The turntable reverses rotation each time the microwave oven door is opened and closed. This helps cook food evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.

10.Defrost Plate: Enhances defrost performance.

To Install:

1.Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

2.Place the turntable on the support. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the

“Using your microwave oven” section.

1

2

3	6
4	5
7	9
8
10
11	12
13
14	15
19	16
20	21
17	18

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1.Display: The display includes a clock and indicators that show the time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected.

2.Smart Touch Sensor: This pad allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. Choose from Veggies, Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Sensor Cook, Dinner Plate and Sensor Reheat.

3.Auto Defrost: Touch this pad, followed by Number Pads, to thaw frozen meat by weight.

4.1 lb Defrost: Touch this pad to express defrost.

“1.0 Lbs TOUCH START” will appear in the display.

5.Soften/Melt: Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream cheese or butter and melt chocolate, cheese or butter.

6.Auto Cook: Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power.

7.Time Cook: Touch this pad, followed by Number Pads, to set a cooking time.

8.Control Lock: Touch and hold this pad for three seconds to lock the control panel.

9.Warm & Hold: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 90 minutes, 00 seconds. Warm & Hold can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle.

10.Number Pads: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, cook power, quantity, weight, or food category.

11.Power Level: Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or “cooking speed.”

12.Add 30 Sec.: Touch this pad to cook for 30 seconds at 100% cook power, or to add extra times at the set cook power to your

cooking cycle.

13.Clock: Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.

14.Kitchen Timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.

15.Turntable On/Off: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. “OFF T/TABLE” will appear in the display.

16.Vent Delay Off: Touch this pad, followed by Number pads, to set a time for the fan

to stop automatically.

17.START:Touch this pad to start a function. If the door is opened after the oven begins to cook, retouch START.

18.STOP: Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the Display.

19.Light Hi/Nite/O : Touch this pad to turn the light on high, night (low) or off.

20.Vent On/Off: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.

21.Vent 5 Speed: Touch this pad to choose one of five fan speeds.

NOTE: A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. If you try to enter incorrect instruction, you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP and re-enter the instructions.

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