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Microwave Hood Combination
Use & Care Guide
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Models/Modelos 721.88502, 721.88503, 721.88509
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MFL57601501 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com
Microwave Hood Combination Warranty ...................... 2
Safety ............................................................................... 3
Overview .......................................................................... 5
How your Microwave Hood Combination works ........... 5
Radio interference ......................................................... 5
Testing your microwave oven ......................................... 5
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ........................... 6
Operating safety precautions ......................................... 6
Electrical connection ..................................................... 6
Microwave oven features .............................................. 7
Glass tray components .................................................. 8
Installation instructions for glass tray ............................. 8
Using an oblong dish .................................................... 9
Oven control panel ....................................................... 10
How to Use .................................................................... 11
Dial control ................................................................... 11
Function Selections ...................................................... 11
Clock ............................................................................ 11
Kitchen Timer ............................................................... 11
Vent .............................................................................. 12
Light ............................................................................. 12
Add 30 seconds ........................................................... 12
Manual cook ................................................................. 13
Manual cook in stages ................................................. 13
Cooking guide for power levels .................................... 14
Options ......................................................................... 15
Soften/Melt ................................................................... 17
Child Lock .................................................................... 17
Back ....................................................................... 17, 20
Favorites ....................................................................... 18
Sensor operating instructions ...................................... 19
Sensor cook guide ....................................................... 19
Popcorn ........................................................................ 19
Cook ............................................................................. 20
Reheat .......................................................................... 20
Auto Defrost ................................................................. 21
Express Defrost ............................................................ 21
Weight conversion chart ............................................... 21
Defrosting tips .............................................................. 21
Defrost chart ................................................................. 22
Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 24
Caring for the filters ...................................................... 25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ........................ 26
Cooking Tips .................................................................. 27
Questions and Answers ................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 30
Protection Agreements ................................................. 32
Service ............................................................ Back cover
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on an identification plate located
inside the washer door. Have these items of information
available whenever you contact Sears concerning your
product.
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, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free
repair.
Five-Year Limited Warranty on the Magnetron
For five years from the date of purchase, if the magnetron in this
microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will replace the magnetron. Safety regulations require the
magnetron to be installed by Sears. After the first year, the
customer assumes any labor costs associated with magnetron
replacement.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes,
this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
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Wehaveprovidedmanyimportantsafetymessagesinthismanualandonyourappliance.Alwaysreadandobey
allsafetymessages.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.
Thissymbolalertsyoutohazardsthatcankillorhurtyouandothers.
AllsafetymessageswillfollowthesafetyalertsymbolandthewordDANGERorWARNING.
Thesewordsmean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow these instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow these instructions.
safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
To reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock, fire,
injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars -
are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
• The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service
company for examination, repair or adjustment.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Care and
Cleaning" section.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to 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 cooking 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 electrical shock.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of
electrical shock.
• Donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopofthemicrowave
ovenwhenthemicrowaveovenisinoperation.
• Donotcoverorblockanyopeningsonthemicrowave
oven.
• Donotstorethismicrowaveovenoutdoors.Donotuse
themicrowaveovennearwater,forexample,neara
kitchensink,inawetbasement,nearaswimmingpool
orsimilarlocation.
• Donotimmersecordorpluginwater.
• Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotletcordhangoveredgeoftableorcounter.
• Donotmountoverasink.
• Donotcoverracksoranyotherpartoftheovenwith
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingoftheoven.
• Liquidssuchaswater,coffee,orteaareableto be
overheatedbeyondtheboilingpointwithoutappearing
tobeboilingduetosurfacetensionoftheliquid.Visible
bubblingorboilingwhenthecontainerisremovedfrom
themicrowaveovenisnotalwayspresent.THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR 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 a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
(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. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-Volt,
60-Hz, AC-only, 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in
a risk of electrical shock.
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.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly
grounded.
(a) Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
(b) A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
Contact a qualified electrician to install.
Thissectiondiscussestheconceptsbehindmicrowavecooking.Italsoshowsyouthebasicsyouneedtoknowtooperateyour
microwaveoven.Pleasereadthisinformationbeforeyouuseyouroven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS
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.
Magnetron
Metal floor Glass tray Guide tray
Oven cavity
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.
Sensor Cooking
The Microwave System features Sensor Cooking
functions. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects
moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats.
The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and
amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guess work
out of microwave cooking.
For the best cooking results
• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking.
• 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.
• Always remove the cooking rack from the oven when
the rack is not in use.
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.
• 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.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
I o test the oven, put approximately 1 cup of cold waterin a glass container in the oven. Close the door.
Cook at 100% power for 1 minute. When the time is up,
the water should be heated.
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TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE
Test dinnerware or cookware before using. Totest
a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water
beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute.
If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking time. Cooking in metal containers
not designed for microwave use could damage the oven,
as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• 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 move freely. The
turntable can move 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 outside, 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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
QDoor Handle
O Cooking Rack
@ Charcoal Filter
(behind vent
grille)
(_) Vent Grille
Q Door Safety
Lock System
Q Window with
Metal Shield
@ Control Panel
@ Model and Serial
Number Plate @ Cooking ) Glass
Guide Turntray/
@ Grease Label Guide Tray
Filter (_ Cooktop/Countertop Light
Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking
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:
A. Metal-Shielded Window. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to
allow you to view food as it cooks.
B. Model and Serial Number Plate
C. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
D. Vent Grille
E. Glass Turntray/Guide Tray. The glass tray moves food as
it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven
during operation for best cooking results.
NOTE: The Even Glide Plus system is capable of handling
dishes up to 12 x 15 inches.
F. Cooktop/Countertop Light
G. Grease Filter. See Caring for the filters section on
page 25.
H. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to perform
all functions.
I, Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when cooking
in more than one container at the same time. Remove
cooking rack when you are not using it.
J. Door Handle
K. Door Safety Lock System
L. Cooking Guide Label
GLASS TRAY COMPONENTS
1. Glass tray
2. Rotating ring
3. Guide tray
4. Shaft
The glass tray moves in both directions and
turns to help cook food more evenly. Do not
operate the microwave oven without the glass
tray in place.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS TRAY
To Install:
1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray bottom groove.
(See Figures 1,2-1, and 2-2)
2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (See Figure 3)
3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised, hollowed groove of the glass
tray bottom. The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge. (See Figures 4-1 and 4-2)
Figure 1 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2
Figure 3 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2
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USING AN OBLONG DISH
When using an oblong dish, don't forget to place it in the center of the guide tray, or poor performance will result.
An oblong dish which is smaller than 13 inches should be placed on the glass tray. A dish larger than 13 inches should
be placed on the raised edge of the guide tray preventing it from touching the glass tray.
Otherwise, poor performance will result. (See Figure 6)
Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
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A. Display Screen shows the time of day and Cook
mode when the microwave oven is not in use. During
programming, it displays function menus for you to
choose from, servings and weights for you to enter,
preparation instructions, and cooking time/power settings
for you to select. During a cooking cycle, it counts down
the remaining time and prompts you to stir, turn food,
etc., as necessary.
B. Touch DIAL Control. Use this dial to select oven
functions, such as quantities of food and cooking times/
powers. (See page 11)
C. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn with the
sensor feature. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how
long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it
detects from the popcorn. (See page 19)
D. COOK. (See page 20)
E. REHEAT. (See page 20)
F. BACK. (See pages 17, 20)
G. AUTO DEFROST. (See page 21)
H. EXPRESS DEFROST. (See page 21)
I. SOFTEN/MELT. (See page 17)
J. ADD 30 SECONDS. Touch this pad to cook for
30 seconds at 100% cook power, or to add extra
seconds at the set cook power to your cooking cycle.
(See page 12)
K. FAVORITES. (See page 18)
L COOK TIME. Touch this pad for manual control of cook
time and power level. (See page 13)
M.CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
(See page 11)
N. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
(See page 11)
O. OPTIONS. (Seepages 15-17)
P. START. Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the
door after the oven begins to cook, retouch start.
Q. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop and cancel any
oven function.
R. VENT ON/OFF. (See page 12)
S. VENT 5 SPEED. (See page 12)
T. LIGHT HIGH/NIGHT/OFF. (See page 12)
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DIAL CONTROL
Faster, easier, better than ever before--
Just watch the display screen and choose what you want
from the menus.
Touch function pad:
• To select desired function. This must be done before the
dial can be used.
Turn DIAL control to:
• Set clock/kitchen timer.
• Select options and choices.
• Set cook time and power.
Press DIAL control to:
• Enter a selection.
• To start cooking.
Touch Stop/Clear:
• To stop any microwave function.
CLOCK
Example:To set 8:00 p.m.
Touch:
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Cock i_
Touch the
CLOCK pad.
Display Shows:
m TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Set time of day
by turning dial
and pressing for
hours and then
minutes.
, TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
PM and press.
NOTE:You mustsetthe clock befo_ the microwave oven can
be used.
FUNCTION SELECTIONS
Cook
• Casserole
• Eggs
• Fish & Seafood
• Frozen Entree
• Meat
• Pizza - Microwave
• Potatoes
• Poultry
• Rice & Pasta
• Vegetable - Canned
• Vegetable- Fresh
• Vegetable- Frozen
Reheat
• Beverage
• Casserole
• Dinner Plate
• Pizza Reheat
• Soup & Sauce
Auto Defrost
• Meat
• Poultry
• Fish
• Bread
Soften/Melt
• Melt
• Soften
Favorites
• Use Favorite Recipe
• Add Recipe
• Edit Recipe
• Delete Recipe
Options
• Auto Nite Lite
(Auto Night Light)
• Clock On/Off
• Demo On/Off
• Lbs/Kg
• Reminder
• Scroll Speed
• Sound On/Off
KITCHEN TIMER
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer.
You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: Toset Kitchen Timer (3 minutes).
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Kitchen PressKITCHEN
......... TIMER pad.
. TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dialto enter
time and press
to set.
3. TURNTOSELECT Pressdial to start.
PRESSTO ENTER
NOTE: To cancel the kitchen timer, press the KITCHEN
TIMER pad. "TIMER CLEARED" appears in the display.
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VENT LIGHT
The VENT removes steam and other vapors from the cooking
surface.
Touch: Display Shows:
Vent Touch the VENT
1, on,o,,
O ON/OFF pad.
= Vent Each press of the
s,p_ VENT SPEED
O pad will increase
speed to the next
level, from 1 to 5.
=
Vent Press the VENT
OnlOff
ON/OFF pad to
turn off.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave
oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at
the low setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour
to cool the oven. When this occurs, you cannot turn the vent
fan off. This can happen even though the microwave oven
is not in use.
Touch:
Display Shows:
= Light
High/Night/Off
0
Touch the LIGHT
pad to turn the
light to LIGHT
HIGH.
Light
High/Night/Off
0
Touch the LIGHT
pad again to turn
the light to LIGHT
NIGHT.
3, Light
High/Night/Off
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Touch the LIGHT
pad again to turn
OFF the light.
ADD 30 SECONDS
This simplified time-saving pad lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking.
Example: To set for 2 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Touch ADD 30
30 SeC; SECONDS pad
.......... four (4)times.
The oven begins
cooking
immediately and
the display shows
time counting
down.
NOTE: Each press of the ADD 30 SECONDS pad will add
30 seconds of cooking time, up to 99 minutes.
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MANUAL COOK
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds
at 70% power.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. PressCOOK
........Time ............ TIME pad.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
cook time and
press to enter.
Turn dial to select
cook power.
3, Press START or
dial to begin
("--..\ _._ cooking.
NOTE: Turn dial to adjust cook time. Oven will beep when
power is set to 0.
NOTE: Press STOP/CLEAR to pause. Press START
to restart cooking.
MANUAL COOK in stages
Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power
(first stage) and for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power
(second stage).
Touch: Display Shows:
1. PressCOOK
T! me..... TIME pad.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
cook time and
press to enter.
Turn dial to select
cook power.
3,
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Press COOK
TIME pad to
select second
cook time. Turn
dial to select
cook time and
press to enter.
Turn dial to select
cook power.
4, Press START
('\-\...\-)_ cooking.°rdial to begin
NOTE: Turn dial to modify time.
NOTE: When the first cooking stage is complete, the second
stage starts immediately.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS
The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the
best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the
power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
amount of microwave power you are using.
POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE
10 100% • Boil water.
(HIGH) • Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Cook fish and poultry.
• Preheat browning dish.
9 90% • Reheat meat slices quickly.
• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
8 80% • All reheating.
• Cook scrambled eggs.
7 70% • Cook breads and cereal products.
• Cook cheese dishes, veal.
• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6 60% • Cook pasta.
5 50% • Cook meats, whole poultry.
• Cook custard.
• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.
4 40% • Cook less tender cuts of meat.
• Reheat frozen convenience foods.
3 30% • Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Cooking small quantities of food.
• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.
2 20% • Soften butter and cream cheese.
• Heating small amounts of food.
1 10% • Soften ice cream.
• Raise yeast dough.
0 • Standing time.
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OPTIONS
You can change the default values for night light, clock,
demo, weight, reminder, scroll speed, and sound.
FUNCTION REMARK
AUTO NIGHTLIGHT set auto night light time
CLOCK ON/OFF turn clock on/off
DEMO ON/OFF demo mode on/off
LBS/KG change weight measurement
REMINDER set reminder time
SCROLL SPEED adjust scroll speed to desired level
SOUND ON/OFF turn sound on/off
Example: To choose an option.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. Option_ Pressthe
OPTIONS pad.
AUTO NIGHT LIGHT
Example: Set ON time to 11:00 PM and OFF time to
7:00 AM.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. ............................................Touch the
Option_ OPTIONS pad.
2. TURNTOSELECT Press the dial to
PRESSTO ENTER
select AUTO
NITE LITE.
= TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
=
TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Press dial to
select SET NITE
LITE. Turn the
dial to select the
ON times in
hours. Press
again for minutes.
Press the dial
again to select
AM or PM.
Repeat this to set
the OFF time.
Press the dial; the
screen will briefly
display the ON/
OFF settings.
Example: To check night light setting.
Touch: Display Shows:
1.
.........................................Touch the
Options OPTIONSpad.
m
TURNTOSELECT Press the dial to
PRESSTO ENTER
select AUTO
NITE LITE.
, TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
REVIEW NITE
LITE and press
to show current
settings.
Example: To clear night light setting.
Touch:
1. Touch the
Option_ OPTIONS pad.
Display Shows:
=
TURNTOSELECT Press the dial to
PRESSTO ENTER
select AUTO
NITE LITE.
=
TURNTOSELECT Turn dial to select
PRESSTO ENTER
O CLEAR NITE
LITE and press to
clear settings.
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CLOCK ON/OFF
Example: Turn clock on or off.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. ..................................................Touch the
Options OPTIONS pad.
, TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the dial to
select CLOCK
ON/OFF and
press.
, TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
ON or OFF and
press to enter.
DEMO ON/OFF
Example: Turn demo mode on.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. ..........................Touch the
0ption_ OPTIONS pad.
= TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the dial to
select DEMO
ON/OFF and
press.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
ON and press to
enter.
LBS/KG
Example: Change weight measurement to LBS.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Touch the
0ption_ OPTIONSpad.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the dial to
select LBS/KG
and press.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
LBS and press to
enter.
REMINDER
Example: Set a reminder for 8:45 AM.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. ..................................................Touch the
0ption_ OPTIONSpad.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the
dial to select
REMINDER
and press.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Press dial to
select SET
REMINDER. Turn
the dial to select
the ON time in
hours. Press
again for minutes.
Press the dial
again to select
AM or PM.
Press the dial; the
screen will briefly
display the
reminder setting.
Example: Check that the reminder is set.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. ........................................Touch the
0ption_ OPTIONSpad.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the
dial to select
REMINDER
and press.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to
select REVIEW
REMINDER and
press. The screen
will briefly display
the reminder
setting.
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REMINDER BACK
Example: Clear reminder from memory.
Touch: Display Shows:
=
Touch the
Options OPTIONS pad.
TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the
dial to select
REMINDER
and press.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to
select CLEAR
REMINDER and
press to clear
settings.
SCROLL SPEED
Example: Change scroll speed to fast.
Touch: Display Shows:
1......................................................Touch the
Option_ OPTIONSpad.
TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the dial to
select SCROLL
SPEED and
press.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
FAST speed and
press to enter.
SOUND ON/OFF
Example: Turn sound on or off.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1.....................................................Touch the
Options OPTIONS pad.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn the dial to
select SOUND
ON/OFF and
press.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
OFF and press to
enter.
BACK button can be used within menus to return to
the previous screen.
Pressing the BACK pad will not pause or interrupt
a cycle.
SOFTEN/MELT
The oven uses low power to melt or to soften foods.
Example: To melt 1 stick of butter.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Softe6 Touch the
Melt ....... SOFTEN/MELT
......... pad.
2. TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial
to select MELT
and press.
. TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
BUTTER and
press. Turn dial to
enter the number
of sticks.
4. Press START or
dial to begin
c\--.\ \_v_ cooking.
CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave
oven from being started accidentally or used by children.
Example: To set the child lock.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. __ Press and hold
START for 3
c\......\_ seconds to lock.
Example: To unlock child lock.
Press and hold START pad for 3 seconds to unlock
the controls.
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FAVORITES
FAVORITES lets you recall one cooking instruction previously
placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.
Example: To add a recipe (reheat a piece of pizza
for 30 seconds).
Touch: Display Shows:
=
is ¸................
Favorites
Press
FAVORITES pad.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
To add recipe,
turn dial to select
ADD RECIPE
and press.
m TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
COOK TIME and
press.
. TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
cook power and
press.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Enter the FOOD
NAME by turning
the dial to select
the alphabet and
press to enter
each letter.
6, Press START.
Example: To delete a memorized recipe (Pizza).
Touch: Display Shows:
=
Favorites
To delete
recipe, press
FAVORITES pad.
m TURN TOSELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
DELETE RECIPE
and press.
m TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to
select recipe to
delete (Pizza)
and press.
Example: To use a memorized recipe (Pizza).
Touch: Display Shows:
1 .........................To use recipe,
• Favorites press
..........................FAVORITES pad.
• TURN TO SELECT
PRESS TO ENTER
Turn dial to USE
FAVORITE
RECIPE
and press.
3, TURN TO SELECT Turn dial to select
PRESS TO ENTER
RECIPE (Pizza).
Example: To edit a recipe (Pizza).
Touch:
•
Favorites
To edit recipe,
press
FAVORITES pad.
Display Shows:
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESS TO ENTER
Turn dial to select
EDIT RECIPE
and press.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESS TO ENTER
Select PIZZA.
Turn dial to
change cook time
or power (Pizza)
and press to
enter.
4, Press START or
(\ \...\--_ dial to enter.
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SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods
without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display
will indicate "Sensing" during the initial sensing period. 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 for cooking by Sensor, follow these
recommendations.
1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal
storage temperature.
2. Glass tray (TURNTABLE) and outside of container should
be dry to ensure best cooking results.
3. Foods should always be covered with microwavable plastic
wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.
4. Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR key during
the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps
and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display
window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food.
POPCORN lets you pop popcorn without needing to program
times and power.
Example: To pop popcorn,
Touch: Display Shows:
1, ............................. Touch the
Popcor_ POPCORN pad.
2, Press START or
c... _ dial.
3. Wait for tones that signal the end of cooking time.
SENSOR COOK GUIDE
Appropriate containers and coverings help ensure good Sensor
cooking results.
1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids
or plastic wrap.
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent
steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers
at least half full for best results.
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
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COOK REHEAT
Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods
without needing to program times and power.
Example: To cook white potatoes.
Touch:
1, ...............................Turn dial to select
Cook COOK and press.
Display Shows:
2, TURNTOSELECT Turn dial to select
PRESSTO ENTER
POTATOES and
press.
, TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to
select WHITE
POTATOES and
press to start
cooking.
4. Wait for tones that signal the end
of cooking time.
REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times
and power.
Example: To reheat dinner plate.
Touch:
Display Shows:
lm
:Reheai::
Turn dial to select
REHEAT and
press.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
DINNER PLATE
and press to start
cooking.
3, Wait for tones that signal the end
of cooking time.
BACK
BACK button can be used within menus to return to
the previous screen.
Pressing the BACK pad will not pause or interrupt
a cycle.
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AUTO DEFROST WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
Your microwave oven is preset with four defrost categories. Using
AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods.
Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground beef.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. .......... PressAUTO
DefrQs_ DEFROST pad.
= TURN TO SELECT
PRESSTO ENTER
Turn dial to select
MEAT and press.
Turn dial to enter
the WEIGHT.
4. Wait for tones that signal the end
of cooking time.
EXPRESS DEFROST
Example: To quickly defrost 1,0 Ibs. of ground beef.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Expiess PressEXPRESS
_efr0st DEFROST pad.
2. Press dial or
L\ \.. _ START.
3, Wait for tones that signal the end
of cooking time.
To enter food weight in DEFROST, you must specify pounds
and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package
is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart
to convert the weight to decimals.
EQUIVALENT
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
OUNCE WEIGHT
1.6
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
.10
.20
.25
.30
.40
.50
.60
.70
.75
.80
.90
1.00
One-Quarter Pound
One-Half Pound
Three-Quarters Pound
One Pound
DEFROSTING TIPS
• When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net
weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the
food minus the container).
• Use DEFROST only for raw food. DEFROST gives best
results when food to be thawed is a minimum of O°F(taken
directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of
5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a
shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated
pieces defrost more easily.
• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods
like chicken wings, but the foil must not touch the side of
the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven
lining.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start
to become warm.
• For better results, a preset standing time is included in
the defrosting time.
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DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
FOOD
BEEF
Ground Beef,
Bulk
Ground Beef,
Patties
Round Steak
Tenderloin
Steak
Stew Beef
Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast
Rib Roast
Rolled Rump
Roast
LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
Chops
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops
(1/2 inch thick)
Hot Dogs
Spare Ribs
Country-Style
Ribs
Sausage,
Links
Sausage,
Bulk
Loin Roast,
Boneless
SETTING AT BEEP
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder. Return remainder
to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate and rearrange.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts
of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
sequence.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.
Do not defrost patties weighing less than two
ounces each. Depress center when freezing.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place in a microwavable dish and put on the
microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on a microwavable dish and put on
the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
Place on the microwave-safe plate.
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DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED)
Poultry setting
FOOD
CHICKEN
Whole (up to6 Ibs)
Cut-Up
SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
POULTRY
Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side
down). Cover warm areas with aluminum
foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place chicken breast-side up. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Remove giblets when chicken is partially
defrosted.
Place in a microwavable dish.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
CORNISH HENS
Whole POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
aluminum foil.
TURKEY Place in a microwavable dish.
Breast (under 6 Ibs) POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
aluminum foil.
SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fish setting
FOOD
FISH
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster Tails
Shrimp
Scallops
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially
thawed if possible.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over.
Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
Place in a microwavable dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let
foil touch sides of microwave oven. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place in a microwavable dish.
Place in a microwavable dish.
Place in a microwavable dish.
Place in a microwavable dish.
NOTE: *Available weight is 0.1 ~6.0 Ibs (0.1~2.7 Kg).
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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.
Over time, stains can occur on
the surfaces as the result of food
particles spattering during cooking.
This is normal.
For stubborn soils: Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3
minutes. Steam will soften the soil.
To get rid of odors inside the oven,
boil a cup of water with some
lemon juice or vinegar in it.
To clean Glass tray, Rotating ring, and Guide tray: Wash
Glasstray
Rotating ring
Guide tray
in mild, sudsy water; for heavily
soiled areas, use a mild cleanser
and scouring sponge. Glass tray,
rotating ring, and guide tray
are dishwasher-safe.
For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft cloth
with spray glass cleaner. Apply
the spray glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray directly on
the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel
wool pads, gritty wash cloths,
some paper towels, etc., can
damage the control panel and the
interior and exterior oven surfaces.
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CARING FOR THE FILTERS
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.
NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chacoal filter (Part No.5230W1A003A) is available
from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months.
Grease filters (Part No.2B72705B):
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull
filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will
drop out.
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3. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub
and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease. Rinse
well and shake to dry. Do not clean filters with ammonia,
corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners,
or place them in a dishwasher. The filters will turn black or
could be damaged.
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4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in the frame slot on one
side of the opening. Push filter upward and push to the other
side to lock into place.
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5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be
replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary.
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal
filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized
Service Center.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. Slide vent
grille slightly to the left.
VentGrille
3. Tip the grille forward; then lift out to remove.
4. Remove old filter.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest
at the angle shown.
6. Push the vent grille into place. Slide the grille to the right
until it snaps into place.
7. Replace the mounting screws.
8. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS
The cooktop light
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.
5. Remove bulb holder by pushing locking tab back slightly
to disengage tab from the bulb holder.
6. Lift up the bulb holder and slide out of the compartment.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Reinstall bulb cover with mounting screws.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
The oven light
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Open the door. Tip the grille forward; then slide to the left and
pull out.
7. Replace the bulb.
8. Reinstall bulb holder. Slide bulb holder back into the
compartment and press down firmly so locking tab snaps
into place.
9. Replace charcoal filter.
10. Set the bottom of the grille in place, slide to the right, and
then snap the top in place. Replace the mounting screws.
4. Remove charcoal filter.
11. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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Amount of food
• 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.
Starting temperature of food
• The lower the temperature of the food being put into
the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook. Food
at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than
food at refrigerator temperature.
Composition of food
• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster
than food containing a lot of water. Fat and sugar will
also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking
process.
• The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat.
"Very dense" food like meat takes longer to heat than
lighter, more porous food like sponge cakes.
Size and shape
• Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger
pieces. Also, same-shaped pieces cook more evenly than
different-shaped pieces.
• With foods that have different thicknesses, the thinner
parts will cook faster than the thicker parts. Place the
thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of
the dish.
Stirring, turning foods
• Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the
center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer
edges of the food.
Covering food
Cover food to:
• Reduce splattering
• Shorten cooking times
• Keep food moist
You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass
through. See How Your Microwave Hood Combination
Works on page 5 for materials that microwaves will pass
through. If you are using the Sensor function, be sure to
vent.
Releasing pressure in foods
• Several foods (for example, baked potatoes, sausages,
egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin
or membrane. Steam can build up under the membrane
during cooking, causing the food to burst. To relieve the
pressure and to prevent bursting, pierce these foods
before cooking with a fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.
Using standing time
• Always allow food to stand after cooking. Standing time
after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to
evenly spread throughout the food, improving the cooking
results.
The length of the standing time depends on how much
food you are cooking and how dense it is. Sometimes
it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove
the food from the oven and take it to the serving table.
However, with larger, denser food, the standing time may
be as long as 10 minutes.
Arranging food
For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You can do
this in several ways:
• If you are cooking several items of the same food,
such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for
uniform cooking.
• When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness,
such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner
area of the food towards the center of the dish where it
will be heated last.
• Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.
• When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin -
this prevents cracking.
• Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides
of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers 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. When
using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be
longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of
the food. If you use aluminum containers without package
instructions, follow these guidelines:
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Using aluminum foil (cont,)
• Place the container in a glass bowl 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.
• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.
• Use only undamaged containers.
• Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm).
• Container must be at least half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4 in.
(.64 cm) between the aluminum container and the walls
of the oven and also between two aluminum containers.
• Always place the container on the turntable.
• Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil the parts of
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg
ends of poultry.
• Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes
up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic,
glass, china, or paper containers.
The time when food is ready will vary depending upon
the type of container you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that
heat is spread evenly throughout the container.
Cooking you should not do in your
microwave oven
• Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass
jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby
bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high
temperature needed for sterilization.
Removing the rack
• When popping commercially packaged popcorn, remove
the rack from the oven. Do not place the bag of
microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.
• In the case of popping microwave popcorn with the rack,
that can cause fire or damage to your microwave oven.
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass tray No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you will get poor
or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish? cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the
glass or guide tray.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave
oven?
Is it normal for the guide tray to move in either direction?
Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it?
I thought that this should not happen.
What does "standing time" mean?
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
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. [1.9-cm] deep and is filled with food to
absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch
walls or door.
Yes. The guide tray moves from side to side, depending on
the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
As the food becomes hot, it will conduct the heat to the
dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after
cooking.
"Standing time" means that food should be removed from
the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish
cooking. This will allow the oven to be available for use.
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out
of the vents.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacturer's guidelines. Do not use regular paper bags.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in
glass cookware.
What is the maximum size dish I can place in the micorwave Because of the large cavity and guide tray that moves side
oven? to side, you can use dishes up to 12 X 15 inches.
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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 4 and the Electrical Connection
section on page 6.)
• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
• The electric company has had a power failure.
The microwave oven will not run.
• You are using the microwave oven as a timer. Press the Kitchen Timer pad, turn the
dial to select "Turn off," and press to cancel the Kitchen Timer.
• The door is not firmly closed and latched.
• You did not touch START.
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel
that operation.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM CAUSE
Food is not cooked enough.
The display shows a time counting
down but the oven is not cooking.
• The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the chart on page 14.
• The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal.
Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low. Your electrician can tell
you if the outlet voltage is low.
• The oven door is not closed completely.
• You have set the contols as a kitchen timer. Press the Kitchen Timer pad, turn the
dial to select "Turn off," and press to cancel the Kitchen Timer.
3O
GLASS TRAY
PROBLEM
The glass tray will not move
CAUSE
• The glass tray is not correctly in place It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly
on the center hub
• The support is not operating correctly Remove the glass tray and restart the oven
Ifthe hub still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® Cooking
without the glass tray can give you poor results
TONES
PROBLEM CAUSE
You do not hear the programming • You have not entered the correct command
or end-of-cycle tone
If none of these items is causing your problem, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
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_Master Protection Agreements
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. That's when
having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
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 noncovered 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 cancel for any reason during the product warranty 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
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
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