Sears 565.661, 565.66101 User Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model Nos.

565.66100

565.66101

Caution:

Read these instructions carefully before use.

If you follow the instructions, your

microwave oven will provide you with many

years of good service.

Precaucion: Lea atentamente estas instrucciones antes de la utilizacidn.

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

MICROWAVE OVEN

• Safety Instructions (English & Spanish)

• Installation (English & Spanish)

• Operation (English & Spanish)

• Care and Service

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

Thank you for purchasing this Kenmore Microwave Oven !

To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will require the complete Model number and Serial number of your oven. The Model number and the Serial number are found on the

label on the front of oven.

Copy your Model and Serial numbers here.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

• The oven must be level.

* The turntable and turntable roller rest must be

in the oven during cooking.

• Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.

• Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. See page 8.

• Use only the specified bag size when using Automatic Popcorn.

• The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these

switches.

• Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is

extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.

• Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may

cause it to break.

• Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur

and could cause physical injury.

Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

• Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave

oven.

• Do not do home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents

of the jar have reached boiling temperature.

• Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is

made for household use only.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

(a)

(b) (c)

._ (d)

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 place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 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

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

personnel.

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:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on the

previous page.

3. As with most cooking appliances, close

supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a

fire in the oven cavity.

If a fire should start:

• Keep the oven door closed

• Turn the oven off, and

• Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at all times:

a. Do not overcook foods. Carefully attend the

appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not store combustible items such as bread,

cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven. If lightning strikes the power line, the oven may

turn on by itself.

c. Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure

to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties

and remove before placing them in the oven.

4. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet• See "GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS" on page 2.

5. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

6. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -- for example water with oil or fat and closed glass jars -- may explode and

therefore should not be heated in this oven.

7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

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 this oven if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

10. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the

nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

11. Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.

12. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

13. Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool, and the like.

14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only

mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied

with a sponge or soft cloth.

(See "Cleaning" instructions on page 17.)

18. Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this appliance.

19. Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a

heating or cooking appliance.

20. Do not mount over a sink.

21. Do not store anything directly on top of the

appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.

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_ DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard

Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching some of the internal components, even if the

appliance is unplugged, sen result in electric shock that can cause serious personal injury

or death.

This appliance must be grounded. If there is an

electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for

the electric current. This appliance is equipped

with a cord that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an

outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Property polarized and grounded outlet

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding

instructions are not completely understood as to

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce

the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over

a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used

with following precautions:

• The marked electrical rating ofthe cord set or

extension cord should be equal to or higher than the electrical rating of the appliance.

• The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord.

• A longer cord should be arranged so that it will

not drape over the countertop or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children or tripped

over accidentally.

The electrical power cord must be kept dry and

must not be pinched or crushed in any way.

_L WARNING - Electric Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock.

Three-pronged (grounding) plug

KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase,

if this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,

Sears will repair it, free of charge.

KENMORE MAGNETRON

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase, if the magnetron in this Kenmore

Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

The above warranty coverage applies only to microwave ovens which are used for private

household purposes.

Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

Warranty service is available by simply RETURNING MICROWAVE TO SEARS SERVICE

CENTER in the United States.

This Warranty applies only while this product is in

use in the United States.

The Warranty give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. 60179

For Service Call:

1 - 800 - 4 - REPAIR 1 - 800 - 473 - 7247

Safety Instructions

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY ...................... inside cover

For Your Assistance ............ inside cover

Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven inside cover

Important Safety Instructions ............ 1

Electrical Grounding Instructions ......... 2

Setting up & Getting to Know Your Oven

Warranty ............................. 2

Table of Contents ....................... 3

Specifications .......................... 3

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories ..... 4

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

Control Panel and Features ............... 6

Setting Clock .......................... 7

Child Lock-Out ......................... 7

Utensils .............................. 8

Operating Instructions

Automatic Popcorn ..................... 9

Quick-On Cooking ...................... 9

Automatic Defrost by Weight ............. 10

Quick Touch Cooking .................... 11

T_me Cooking .......................... 12

Minute 33mer .......................... 13

Multistage Cooking ..................... 13

Questions and Answers ................. 16

Cleaning .............................. 17

Sears Service .......................... 17

Before Calling for Service ............... 18

Instrucciones de seguridad

PRECAUCIONES PARA EVITAR LA POSIBLE ESPOSICION A EXCESIVA ENERGIA DE

MICROONDAS ......................... 19

Instrucciones importantes de seguridad .... 20

Instrucciones de toma de tierra electrica .... 21

Para preparar y conocer su homo

Garantia .........................

Instalacion ........................

Panel de controles y funciones .......

Ajustando el reloj ..................

Seguro contra niSos ...............

Instrucciones de operacion

Palomitas de maiz automaticamente ...... 25

Cocinando rapidamente ................ 25

Descongelado automatico por peso ...... 26

Accion rapida para recalentar ............ 27

Accion rapida para

cocinar comida congelada .............. 27

]3empo de cocinado ..................... 28

Alarma por minuto ...................... 29

Cocinando en etapas multiples ........... 29

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Quick-On Cooking Chart ................. 14

Automatic Defrost Chart ................. 15

Model

Power Source Power Consumption

Maximum Output

Oven Capacity Turntable Diameter

Dimensions (w x h x d)

Weight (Approx.)

565. 66100 / 565.66101

AC 1_0 V, 60 Hz 8 Amps, 920W 600W (IEC-705 test procedure)

0.6 cu. ft.

10-1_/16"(275 mm)

18" x 9-7/8" x 13-_1s" (461 mm x 250 mm x 346 mm)

25.0 Ibs. (11.4 kg) Specifications subject to change without notice.

KENMORE is a registered trademark of Sears, Roebuck and Co..

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Turntable 1 Turntable roller rest 1

Owner's Manual 1

Safety interlock system

Shuts off oven power if door is opened during

operation.

Turntable

Interior light

Turntable

roller rest

Control panel

Door release button

• Press the button to open door.

• When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking

stops but the program will not be

cancelled. Touch START to resume

cooking.

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

Turntable

Hub

Roller rest (underside)

Receptacle + at cavity bottom----_

center

1. Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom.

2. Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as shown in the diagram. Make sure the turntable hub is

securely locked in the receptacle. Never place the turntable upside down. The turntable rotation should

never be restricted.

• Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are always placed on

this turntable for cooking.

• This turntable returns to its original starting position when cooking is finished. The light and fan will remain

on but microwave power is turned off.

• This turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise; this is normal.

Remove all pecking material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space (see illustration at right) for the

inlet and/or outlet vents.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the oven.

• Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.

• Blocking the inlet and/or outlet openings can

damage the oven.

• Do not install oven over a range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliance.

2. Plug your oven into a standard 120-volt / 6O-Hz

household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave

oven is the only appliance on the circuit.

To install the oven under the cabinet, optional

mounting kit, Stock No. 20-84339 (White) or

20-66900 (Black) is available. Contact your Sears store.

On installation of mounting kit, 1 inch (2.5 cm)

must be allowed on both sides of oven and 4 inches (10 cm) must be allowed under bottom of

oven.

OPEN

A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5 cm)

is required between the oven and any

adjacent wall. One side must be open.

NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any

circuit other than a 120-volt/60-Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for countertop or

under-cabinet installation. Insertion into a cabinet or wall will damage the product and

void the warranty.

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