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rable of Contents Microwave Hood Combination Warranty Warranty ........................................................... Sears Service .................................................. 2 3 Microwave Oven Safety .................................. Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 4 7 How your microwave oven works ................... 7 Radio interference .......................................... 7 For the best cooking results .........................
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Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages Always read and obey all safety messages. in this manual and on your appliance. 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 "DANGER" or "WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY • The microwave oven should be sepJicod only by qualified servbe personnel Cail an aut_rized servico company for examination, repair, or adjustment. • See _or surface cleaning instructbns in the 'Caring for Your M_rowave Oven" sectbn. • To redu_ the risk of fire in the oven cavil: - DOnot overcc_k f_. Care_lly attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other com_s_ble materials are placed ins_e the oven to facili_te cooking.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 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 sudaces. requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Getting to K Microwave Your 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 use your oven. before you 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 _oks the food. u Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves.
Testing your' dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put _ into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets _t, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, _me ceramic dinne_are, etc.
Microwave oven features ® Your microwave oven is design_ to make your _oking 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: 4. Vent Grille 1. Metal Shield_ Window The shield preven_ microwaves from es_ing, It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks, 6_ _ktop 2. M_el Gu_e and Ser_l Numb_ La_l 3. Charcoal Plate & Cooking Filter (behind Vent Grille) 5. Turntab_.
3. P_corn. Touch this pad to pop one of 3 bag sizes d popcorn ,,_thout entering a cook _me or power. 14. Num_r P_s. Touch number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weigh_, or food categories. 4. Pica. Touch this pad to reheat one or several slices d pizza without entering a cook time or power. 15. Cook Time. Touch this pad followed by number pads to set a cooking time. 5. Frozen Entree. Touch this pad to cook a 10 - to 20 - ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree without i6. Power.
Using Your Microwave This section gives you instructions for operating each function, Please read these instructions INTERRUPTING COOKING carefully 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 Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: To restart #king, START.
KITCHEN TIMER COOKTOP LIGHT Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer, You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds The pad on the bolom right of the control panel controls the c_ktop light, Example: To set 3 minutes. Example: To set the Lamp for HIGH. Touch: Display Shows: E,'VTER fiRE lfl R"l i. Display Shows: HISH lm RI"3SEE 2. 3:, 9 :DD TCUCHSTR_T _ _<_ipO_ _ once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light OFF i uu nn 3. Time counting ®wn.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING ADD MINUTE A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you qui_ly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without the need to touch START. For best results, some recipes calI for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stages. Exam_e: To c_ Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. f_ 2 minutes.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes _11 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 fuelcook power. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usualEyus_. COOK Power 100% of full power NAME High It also tells you when to use each cook power, Folbw recipe or fo_ package instructions if available.
AUTO' DEFROST OPERATING TIPS Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting, For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels are provided.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD S_NG AT BEEP BEEF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irr_u[ar shape and large, fa_y cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the b_inning of a defrost _uence. Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Rebjrn remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1_4Ib Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. D_ress _nter when freezing.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN Whoie (up to 6 lbs) S_iNG POULTRY Cutup CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (up to 6 Ibs) AT B EEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over (finish ddrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chi_en breast-side up on a microwavab]e roast rack. Finish ddrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove gbiets when chicken is partial_ defrosted, Separate pi_s Place on a microwav_te and rearrange, roasting rack. Turn over.
DEFROSTING TIPS • Whet; using Auto Defrost, the we_ht to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight d the foed minus the containe0.
uick Touch FROZEN ENTREE Your oven's menu has been prepr_rammed to cook fo_ automaticalry. Tel! the oven what you want. Then let you microwave, oven cook your selections. Popcorn lets you _p 1,75, &O, and 35 our_e bags of commercially packaged microwave popsom. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions.
AUTO COOK Auto Cook prov_es four preset cat, cooing. Example: To c_ odes for Display Shows: Time counting _wn and COOK. 2 cups of Casserole, Display Shows: Enter quantity/serving& Category ELCr T I TO9 CL ! Imc.si ICt IU r_n iMfT.. --SEE_'2N, ,_ 5LIllE Tnl I_U ,uul. n I Tg V Eb'P5 Number of cups Fresh 1 - 4 cups vegetable Frozen 1 - 4 cups vegetable .................. Casserole ................................... 1 -4cups When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
AUTO REHEAT Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for reheating, Example: To reheat 2 servir_js of Din_ Touch: GG,f CFT DGL_L! KKC --3L-C _l!_lbJCO mGA/t i # Tn !IG##U r _U Choose food category. Touch pad number Dinner plate Soup/sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin 1 2 3 4 COOKING CODE 1 Category Number of cups!Items Dinner plate Soup/sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin 1-2servings 1-4 cups 1-4 cups 1-4 pieces OTC T_IL-fl I r8 E SEE_$_F) '" _ S Category Enter quantity/_rvings U 3 Fnn_INF.
Carin Oven for Your M" To make sure your mbrowave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, plea_ follow the_ instructions carefully. For interior su_es: '#ash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth, U_ only mi_, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent.
CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and clean_ often, at least once a month. NOTE: If you microwave hood combination is install_ to reckculate air, the chacoal filter (Part No. 5230Wl A002A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4_MY-HOME_L The charcoal fl_er cannot be cleaned and should be replaced eve_ 6 to 12 months. Grea_ filters (Part No, 2B72705B): Charc_l filter (Part No.
REPLACING THE CO'OKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1_ Unplug microwave oven or di_onnect powers, 5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown, 2, Remove the bulb cover mounting screws, 3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (Part No. 6912W3QO01 A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME " 4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. 6., Slide the bottom of the vent gdlle into place. Push the top until it snaps into place.
Bulb, holder 4_ Li_ up the bulb holder 5, Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (Pa_ No. 3B7_67A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME °_ 6. Slide the top of the vent:griJ]e intopJace. Push the bottom unt[Uit snaps into pl_e. Replace the mounting screws. 7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods - If you incm_ _ d_rease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food wi]] also change. For example, ifyou double a recipe, add a little more than haft the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, saus_es, _g yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Using aluminum foil (cont.) Removing the rack • Place the container in a glass bow[ and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4 in. (_64 cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
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. It should be correctosUe up and s[_[ng fi_]y on the center shaft • The support is not operating correctly_ Remove the turntable and restart the oven. tf the support stibldoes not move, call Sears Servi_ at 1-8004-MY-HOM_. Cooking without the turntable _n give you p_r results. TONES PROBLEM CAUSE You do not hear the programming or endoofcycEetone.
