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Table of Contents Warranty ........................................................... 2 Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 3 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 6 How your microwave oven works ................... 6 Radio interference .......................................... 6 For the best cooking results ........................... 6 Cookware guide ............................................. 7 Operating safety precautions ............
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY • The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or adjustment. • See door surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring for Your MicrowaveOven"section. • To reducethe risk of fire in theoven cavity: - Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattend the microwaveovenwhen paper, plastic,or other combustiblematerialsare placed insidethe ovento facilitatecooking.
PRECAUTIONS EXPOSURE TO TO AVOID EXCESSIVE POSSIBLE MICROWAVE ENERGY (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 (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
Gettin 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 Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks Magnetron the food. Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves.
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.
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. • Several foods (forexample:baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
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Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. AUDIBLE SIGNALS INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: • A programming tone will sound each time you toucha pad. • Seven tones signal the end efa Kitchen Timer countdown.
EXHAUST FAN AUTO OFF FAN TIMER The two pads on the bottom center of the control panel control the 5-speed exhaust fan. Use this pad to set a period of time for the fan to run. Example: 4. Example: Shows: Touch: To set exhaust fan speed Touch: 1. to level Display 8_ You can set 1,3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. 1, , c,,c, L./- t//- L. / To set 3 minutes on level 3. Display _ Shows: / el,el / L.G t/GL. On/Off On/Off This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level.
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TWO-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for 2 power cooking level stages during the cycle. Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. Touch: Display 1. Cook Time 2. ,::3 0 Shows: : BYTEP,-,-,n.,,,,,LUU_ll I/-_ ITH7)II I_- 0 : 3 •/_I/_I . (.7(.7 ITf31 uu/-iL_ IF ,'_O "3£311-'31 /-,l\ F/-u/,_ I _1/'_1\ -T'30T I -1 I-1 /_E_/_/_ To set a 3 minute cook time for first stage.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. COOK Power 100% of full power It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs) SETTING POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cutup CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (up to 6 Ibs) AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast-side up in a microwave safe dish. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place in a microwave safe dish. Turn over.
DEFROSTING TIPS • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. • Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven. • Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
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Using Sensor Cooking SENSOR COOKING POTATO (EXAMPLE) SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time. For best results by Sensor, following these recommendations.
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AUTO COOK TABLE CATEGORY Rice (Sensor) TOUCH PAD NUMBER 1 Casserole (Sensor) DIRECTION AMOUNT Place rice and twice as much liquid (water, chicken or vegetable stock) in a 2 quart microwave dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice. 1-2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to directions on the package. Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole. Cooking with plasidcwrap and vent.
Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth.
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS (CONT.) Bulb holder 4. Lift up the bulb holder. 5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (Part No. 3B70067A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME. _. i _¸'¸¸_¸¸ 6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push the top and slide right until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screw. 7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4 in. [1.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME_> MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works. •The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the Electrical Requirements" section on page 6 and the "Electrical connection" section on Page 8.
TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will not turn. • The turntable is not correctly in place or the turntable could be in the turntable "OFF" mode. The glass plate should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft. • The support is not operating correctly. Remove the turntable and restart the oven. If the support still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME. Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results.
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