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Table of Contents Warranty ............................................................................ 2 Microwave Oven Safety .............................................. 3-5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ................. 6-10 How Your Kenmore Microwave Oven Works ................ 6 Radio Interference .......................................................... 6 Testing Your Microwave Oven ....................................... Testing Your Dinnerware or Cookware ..........................
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 appliance. 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 INSTRUCTIONS • The microwaveoven should be servicedonly by qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or adjustment. • See door surfacecleaning instructionsin the "Caring for Your MicrowaveOven" section. • Do not store anything directlyon top of the microwaveovenwhen the microwaveoven is in • To reducethe risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcookfood.
¸i!!ii!ii: ¸I!!!I III!IIII!!!!!! : 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 surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
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 Kenmore Microwave Microwaveenergy is not hot. tt causesfood to make its own heat, and it is this heat that cooks the food. Microwavesare likeTV waves, radio waves, or light waves. Youcannot see them, but you can see what they do.
Testing Your Dinnerware or Cookware Test dinnenNareor cookware beforeusing.To test a dish for safe use, put it into the ovenwitha cup of water beside it Cook at 100%cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Somedishes (melamine,some ceramicdinnerware, etc.)absorb microwaveenergy,becomingtoo hotto Operating handle and slowing cookingtimes.
Microwave Oven Features 3 ® ® ® ® Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. The following is a list of the oven's basic features: 5. Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. 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. 6. Cooktop 2.
Control Panel Features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily by simply touching the appropriate 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. ® AUtO GRILL ® ® eli/ol ® Pork SMART TOUCHSENSOR ® I S_n's( r -- @ Pol_com S<'n_;0r Cook So_tcm £_h(_a Mdt ® @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1. Display.
3.Micro.Thisfeaturewillcookfoodwiththe microwave function. 4.Combi.Thisfeaturewillcookfoodwiththe microwave andthegrillfunctions alternately. 5.Seafood.Touch thispadtocookshrimp,fish fillets,orlobster tailseasilywiththegrillfunction. 6.Beefor Pork.Touch thispadtoeasilycook hamburger patties,beefsteaks,andporkchops withthegrillfunction. 7.Poultry.Touchthispadtoeasilycookchicken pieces, chickenbreasts, andchickennuggets withthegrillfunction. 8.SensorCook.
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Using Aluminum Foil Removing the Grill Rack Metal containers • When popping commercially packaged popcorn, remove the grill rack and crisping tray from the oven; do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack. should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package.
Using Your Microwave This section gives you instructions for using each function. Please read these instructions CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised. carefully. AUDIBLE Oven SIGNALS To set CHILD LOCK: Audible signals are available for guidance when setting and using the oven: • A programming tone will beep each time a key pad is touched.
EXHAUST FAN COOKTOP The two pads on the bottom center of the contro! pane! control the 5-speed exhaust fan. Example: To set the exhaust fan speed to level 4. Touch: Display Shows: LIGHT A pad on the bottom of the control pane! controls the cooktop light. Example: To set the Lamp to High. Touch: Display Shows: . / G//G/ /-L. VL./- / This shows the last level until the fan speed level is selected• H / _.l_JI/I I IFUT I/IUI !-H.'tlll _.
TIMED COOKING MULTISTAGE This feature programs a specific cook time and power. There are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power. Refer to the Microwave Power Levels Table for more information. NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power. Some recipes call for different power levels during the cook cycle. The oven can be programmed to switch from one power level to another.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven offers 10 cook power levels to cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the table below for suggestions. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the lO00-Watt cook power of your microwave oven. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available. COOK Power 100% of full power LEVEL High WHEN TO USE IT • Quickly heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages.
AUTO DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides 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 the food to get the best defrost results. 1 2 3 4 MEAT POULTRY FISH BREAD Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. (0.54 kg) of ground beef.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Removethawed portionswith a fork. Turn over. Return remainderto oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. (115 g). Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2-oz. (50-g) patties. Depress center when freezing. Round Steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Tenderloin Steak MEAT Turn over.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast-side up on a side down). Cover warm areas with microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets aluminum foil. when chicken is partially defrosted. POULTRYTurn over (finish defrosting breast- Pieces Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
TIME DEFROST DEFROSTING This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. Example: To defrost Touch: for 3 minutes. Display Shows: • _AIT_ 1. Bef _,1 ;3C_ Ft 1" Time" ///I_. = -7: • 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).
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SENSOR COOK SENSOR Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOl4 has preset Cook Power for 6 food categories. Example: To cook rice. Touch: REHEAT Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Power levels. Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza. Touch: Display Shows: Display Shows: U ° -_!,.!,.!,.1 2. IH.II_J I 1_: 8 scrolls across display.
SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY Baked Potato Frozen Vegetable DIRECTION AMOUNT Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. 1-4 ea, 8-10 oz. (225-285 g) Remove frozen vegetables from the package and place in an appropriately-sized microwave container. Cover with I-4 cups (250-1000 ml) plastic wrap and vent. Follow package instructions. Fresh Vegetable appropriately-sized wrap, and vent.
SOFTEN MELT The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the following table. The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. Example: Example: To soften a pint of ice cream. Touch: Display Shows: _I _FT -_L_=LI IFC 2. Tit/IFU 3. , ,i, I I I Touch: Tit Display Shows: _l CFT --_!-L._.I = I Tit Titl 2. .3 IFU T C I1"1 4.
:!:!i !!+i!!!!!! GRILL COOKING INTRODUCTION CRISPING This oven cooks the outside of foods much like conventional radiant heat, while also penetrating the surface so the inside cooks simultaneously. Grilling is cooking under direct heat. This oven can grill meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables, or toast bread. Your oven uses grill cooking whenever you use the Grill Command Pads. TRAY The crisping tray with nonstick surface has been designed for grill and microwave cooking.
AUTO GRILL COOKING TABLE Beef or Pork FOOD Hamburger Patties AMOUNT 1-2 patties, 1/2 in. (1 cm) 3-4 patties, 1/2 in. (t cm) REMARKS Place hamburger patties on the crisping tray and grill rack. When the oven beeps, turn food over. 1-2 patties, 1 in. (2.5 cm) 3-4 patties,1 in. (2.5 cm) Beef Steaks 1-2 pieces, 1/2 in. (1 cm), Mediurr Brush beef with oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack. When the oven beeps, turn food over. 1-2 pieces,1/2in.(1 cm),Well-done 1-2 pieces, 1 in. (2.
AUTO GRILL COOKING TABLE (CONT.) Poultry FOOD Chicken Pieces AMOUNT 1 piece REMARKS Wash and dry. Brush chicken with oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack. When the oven beeps, turn food over. After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 3-5 minutes. 2 pieces 3 pieces 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Wash and dry. Brush chicken with oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack. When the oven beeps, turn food over.
COMBI. COOKING MULTIMODE Your oven has a grill + micro cooking feature which allows you to cook food with the grill function and the microwave alternately. This generally means it takes less time to cook your food. Before cooking, you can select one of three cooking modes. The grill rack and crisping tray can be used during cooking. Touch: COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different heat sources during the cooking cycle.
Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and workswell 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 a clean cloth.
CARING FOR THE FILTERS Grease filters (Part No. 5230WIA012B): Charcoal filter (Part No. 5230WIA011B): rT ]- Mounting Screws q ] ] 11 'if W Wl II I I II 1. Unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power. 1. Unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. To remove the grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull the filters downward and push to the other side. The filters will drop out. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws. 3. Tip the vent grille forward, then lift to remove. 3.
'I;; CARING FOR THE FILTERS (CONT.) REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1. Unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power. 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. 6912WlZOO4B) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. 4. Plug in the microwave oven or reconnect power. 6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place.
REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS (CONT.) Bulb holder \ 4. Lift up the bulb holder. 5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30watt bulb (Part No. 6912WIZOO4B) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME "_. 6. Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. 7. Plug in the microwave oven or reconnect power.
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can the microwave oven operate without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? No. If the turntable is removed or turned over, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in the oven must fit on the turntable. Can metal or aluminum the microwave oven? Aluminum foil can be used 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 PARTS & REPAIR at 1-800-4-MY-HOME _. MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE The microwave oven will • The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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