Sears Galaxy 85000 Use & Care Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use and Care Manual
USE & CARE
MANUAL
MODEL No.
85000
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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able to enjoy all the features in
your Kenmore Microwave
Oven.
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below the Model No. and the
Serial No. of the appliance.
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*Sold by Sears Canada Inc.
Part No. MFL38400402
SEARS. CANADA INC., TORONTO. M5B 2B8
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Warranty ...........................................................2
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
Using Your Microwave Oven .......................12
Audible Signals .............................................12
Interrupting Cooking......................................12
Clock.............................................................12
Child Lock .....................................................12
Turntable On/Off............................................13
Cooktop Light................................................13
Time Defrost .................................................13
Exhaust Fan..................................................13
Timed Cooking..............................................14
Multi-stage Cooking ......................................14
Microwave Power Levels ..............................15
Auto Defrost..................................................16
Operating Tips ..............................................16
Auto defrost table..........................................17
Auto defrost table (Cont.)..............................18
Defrosting tips ..............................................19
Using Quick Touch........................................20
Auto Cook .....................................................21
Cooking guide for Auto Cook........................21
Auto Reheat..................................................22
Cooking guide for Auto Reheat.....................22
Caring for Your Microwave Oven .................23
Caring for the filters.......................................24
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights .........25
Microwave Cooking Tips.........................26~27
Questions and Answers ................................28
Troubleshooting.......................................29~30
Service .............................................Back cover
Table of
Contents
Microwave Hood
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,
call1-800-4-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, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B
2B8
Sears Service....................................................3
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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't 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 can-cel for any reason during the product warrant
y
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 at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
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ppliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canade call
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions immediately.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t 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.
wWARNING:
• Some products such as whole eggs in the
To reduce the
shell and sealed containers – for example,
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
closed glass jars – are able to explode and
persons, or exposure to excessive
should not be heated in the microwave
microwave energy:
oven.
• Read all instructions before using the
• Use the microwave oven only for its
microwave oven.
intended use as described in this manual.
• Read and follow the specific
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
ENERGY” found on page 6.
food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found
necessary when used by children.
on page 4,5 and 6.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
• Install or locate the microwave oven only
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
in accordance with the provided installation
properly, or if it has been damaged or
instructions.
dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ENGLISH
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service technician. 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 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 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
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving 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. This will cause overheating of the oven.
• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated 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 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 utensils
into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
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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 be provided.
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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
door open since open-door operation can is particularly important that the oven door
result in harmful exposure to microwave close properly and that there is no damage
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper to the:
with the safety interlocks. (1) Door (bent).
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened).
(b) Do not place any object between the oven (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
surfaces. by anyone except properly qualified service
technician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
wWARNING: Improper
grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
Consult a qualified electrician or service
by providing an escape wire for the electric
technician if you do not understand the
current. The microwave oven is equipped
grounding instructions or if you wonder
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
into an outlet that is properly installed and
electrician or service technician install an outlet
grounded.
near the microwave oven.
• 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
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you
use your oven.
How your microwave oven works
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.
• Plugging 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 Minute while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using
add minute” section).
• 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.
Microwave ovens are safe. 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.
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.
Magnetron
Metal floor Glass turntable
Oven cavity
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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 the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2.Measure 1 cup (250ml) 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
Operating safety precautions
Electrical connection
• 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 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 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.
• 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 outer, 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.
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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Microwave oven features
Your microwave oven is designed to make your 3. Vent Grille
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive
4. Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks
as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
for more even cooking. It must be in the oven
following is a list of the oven’s basic features:
during operation for best cooking results.
5. Cooktop Light
1. Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents
6. Grease Filters. See “Caring for the filters”
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
section.
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
7. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
perform all functions.
Guide Label
8.
Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable in place.
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.
1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. Shaft
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Specifications
Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption
Rated Current
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
120V AC, 60 Hz
1500W
Microwave Output
*1000W
14.0A
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15
/
16
" x 16
7
/
16
" x 15
3
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8
"
21
9
/
16
" x 9
1
/
10
" x 14
1
/
8
"
1.5 cu.ft
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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
“Using your microwave oven” section.
1. Display. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 2 bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
power.
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