Manual

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 Hood Combination Works
Microwaveenergy is not hot. ttcausesfood to make
itsown heat,anditis thisheat thatcooks the food.
Microwavesare likeTV waves,radiowaves,or light
waves. Youcannotsee them, but you can see what
they do.
A magnetron inthe microwaveoven produces
microwaves.The microwavesmove intothe oven
where they contactfood as it turnson the turntable.
Magnetron
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Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass turntable
The glass turntable of your microwaveoven lets
microwavespassthrough.Theythen bounce offa
metalfloor,backthrough the glassturntable,andare
absorbedby the food.
Microwavespassthrough most glass, paper,and
plasticswithout heatingthem so food absorbsthe
energy.Microwavesbounce offmetalcontainersso
food does not absorbthe energy.
Sensor Cooking
The MicrowaveSystemfeaturesSensorCooking
functions.Ahumiditysensorin the oven cavitydetects
moistureandhumidityemittedfrom food as it heats.
The sensoradjustscookingtimes to varioustypes
andamountsof food.Sensorcookingtakesthe
guessworkout of microwavecooking.
For the best cooking results
• Always cook food for the shortestcookingtime
recommended.Checkto see how the food is
cooking.
• Stir, turn over,or rearrange the food beingcooked
about halfwaythroughthe cookingtimefor all
recipes.Thiswill help makesure the food is evenly
cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper,microwave-approvedpapertowels,or plastic
wrap. Rememberto turn backa cornerof the plastic
wrap to vent steamduringcooking.
Radio Interference
Usingyour microwaveoven maycause interference
to your radio,TV,or similarequipment.When there is
interference,you can reduceit or removeit by:
• Cleaning the door and sealingsurfacesof the oven.
• Adjusting the receivingantennaof the radioor
television.
• Moving the receiverawayfromthe microwaveoven.
• Plugging the microwaveoven into a differentoutlet
so that the microwaveoven and receiverare on
differentbranchcircuits.
Testing Your Microwave Oven
I o testtheovenputabout1 cup(250 ml)of cold
water in a glasscontainerinthe oven.Closethe door
andmake sure it latches.
Cookat 100%powerfor 1 minute.Whenthe time is
up,the water should be heated.
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