8_8 Owner's Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model Nos.
565. 68380
565. 68381
565, 68480
565. 68481
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CAUTION:
Before using this appliance_ read
this manual and follow al_ safety rules
and Operating Instructions.
(Spanish Owner's Manual
can be found on page 33 - 46.)
(El manual del propietario en espa_o_ se
encuentra en las p_ginas 33 - 46)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
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.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that
the oven door closes 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
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Maximum Output:
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
Dimensions:(w x h x d)
Weight: Approx.
565. 68380/565.68381
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
1480W, 12.9 Amps
1000W*
1.3 cu. ft
12-5/8" (320 mm)
21-5/8,, x 12-1/2,, x 17_5/8,,
(550x 317 x 447 ram)
38.5 Ibs. (17.5 kg)
*A'ceording to IEC-705 test procedure
Specifications subject to c_hange without notice.
565.68480/565. 68481
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
1480W, 12.9 Amps
1000 VV*
1.8 cu. ft.
12-5/8" (320 mm)
23-7/16" x 14W4" x 17-5/8''
:(595 x 362 x 448 mm)
42 Ibs. (19 kg)
FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE...
To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will
require the complete Model number and Serial number of your oven.
Copy your Model and Serial numbers.
MOdel No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)
$ _erial No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)
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SAFETY
Proper and safe use of your oven 4
Important Safety Instructions 5
Electrical Grounding Instructions 6
Utensils ................. 6
ASSEMBLY
Names of Oven Parts and
Accessories .............. 8
Turntable ................ 8
Installation ............... 9
OPERATION
Basic Features
Control Panel and Features.. 10
Setting Clock ............. 11
Hold Warm .............. 12
Kitchen Timer ............. 12
Manual Cooking .......... 13
Multistage Cooking ........ 14
Special Features
Auto Sensor Cooking ....... 14
Automatic Defrost by Weight. 15
Quick-On Cooking ........ 17
Other Convenient Functions . 18
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Techniques ....... t 9
Sensor Cooking ........... 20
Sensor Cooking Recipes .... 22
Appetizers and Rice ....... 24
Soup and Sandwiches ...... 25
Meats, Poultry and Fish .... 26
Eggs .................... 28
Baked Goods and Desserts.. 29
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ................ 30
Sears Service ............. 30
Troubleshooting ......... 31
ESPANOL (Spanish Instructions)
GARANTIA .............. 33
SEGURIDAD ............. 34
ENSAMBLE .............. 36
OPERACION ............. 38
(Consulte la p&gina 33 para encontrar
el indice detallado).
KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from the date of
purchase, if this Kenmore Microwave
Oven fails due to a defect in material
or _dTk_nanship, Sears will repair it,
free of charge.
KENMORE MAGNETRON
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the date of
purchase, if the magnetron in this
Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair it, free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies
only to microwave ovens which are
use,tfffor private household purposes.
Warranty service is available by
simply CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS STORE OR SERVICE
CENTER in the United States.
This Warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States.
The Warranty give you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
D/817 WA,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. 60179
For Service Call:
1 - 800 - 4 - REPAIR
1 - 800 - 473 - 7247
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PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN
• The oven must be level.
• The turntable and turntable
roller rest must be in the oven
during cooking. See page 8.
• Place the cookware gently on the
turntable and handle it carefully to
avoid possible breakage.
• Incorrect use of browning dish
may cause the turntable to break.
See page 7.
• Use only the specified bag size
when using Sensor Popcorn.
• The oven has several built-in
safety switches to ensure that the
power remains off when the door is
open. Do not tamper with these
switches.
Do not operate the microwave
oven when empty. Operating the
oven with no food or food that is
extremely low in moisture can
cause fire, charring or sparking.
Do not cook bacon directly on the
turntable. Excessive local heating
of the turntable may cause it to
break.
• Do not heat baby bottles or baby
food in the microwave oven.
Uneven heating may occur and
could cause physical injury.
•--Do-not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup bottles.
Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.
Do not do home canning in this
microwave oven as it is impossible
to be sure all contents of the jar
have reached boiling temperature.
Do not use this microwave oven
for commercial purposes. This
microwave oven is made for
household use only.
When heating liquids,
e.g. beverages in your oven,
overheating the liquid beyond
boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could
result in a sudden boil-over of the
hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility, the following steps
should be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through the heating time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in
the oven for a short time, stirring
again before carefully removing the
container.
Demo mode is designed for retail
store display.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
,_ persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Road all instructions before use.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" on page 2.
• As with most cooking appliances,
close supervision is necessary to
reduce the risk of a fire in the oven
cavity.
If a fire should start:
• Keep the oven door closed
• Turn the oven off, and
• Disconnect the power cord or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Keep in mind the following rules at
all times:
a) Do not overcook foods.
Carefully attend the appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
b) Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. DO not store combustible
items such as bread, cookies, paper
products, etc. inside the oven.
If lightning strikes the power line, the
oven may turn on by itself.
c) Do not use wire twist-ties in the
oven. Be sure to inspect purchased
items for wire twist-ties and remove
before placing them in the oven.
• This oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properl,) grounded
outlet. See page 6.
• Some products such as whole
eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed
containers and closed glass jars
may explode and therefore should
not be heated in this oven.
• Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. 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 this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service
technicians. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any vents on
the oven.
• Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.
• Do not use this oven near water,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.
• Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
• When cleaning surfaces of door
and oven that comes together on
closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
See page 30.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
_k DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
• Touching some of the
internal components
can cause serious
personal injury or death.
Do not disassemble
this appliance.
'_ WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
• Improper use of the
grounding plug can
result in electric shock.
Do not plug into an
outlet until appliance is
properly installed and
grounded.
This appliance must be grounded. If there is an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord that has a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified
electrician if the
grounding instructions
are not completely
understood as to
whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
A short power supply
cord is provided to
reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in
or tripping over a
longer cord.
Property polarized and
grou nded outlet
Three-pronged (grounding)
Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used
with following precautions:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be equal to or higher than
the electrical rating of the appliance.
• The extension cord must be a grounding type
3-wire cord.
• A longer cord sl_ould be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
The electrical power cord must be kept dry and
must not be pinched or crushed in any way.
UTENSILS
_L CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
• Tightly-closed utensils
could explode.
Closed containers are
opened and plastic
pouches pierced before
cooking.
See following page for further instructions
"Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be
avoided in microwave oven."
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on P-100 power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil.
If the empty utensil is warm,
Do not use them for Microwave Cooking.
Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.
CAUTION:
1. Do not use plastic containers for testing.
2. Some containers and dishware may be warm
(or hot) in only one area. Do not use a container
that becomes warm anywhere.
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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover
thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing
can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should
be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning
dish must be at least 3/16inch (5 mm) above the turntable.
Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Should be labeled "Microwave Safe." Some plastic
containers soften as the food inside gets hot.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
me.ta[hand le
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam cups
Wood
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing, Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal trim may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may
split or crack.
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Turntable/Turntable roller rest/Owner's Manual
Super EvenWave System
The microwave reach the embossments on the interior walls and
then bounce in every direction. As a result, microwave energy will
be reflected from many angles to cook and defrost more evenly
and results in improved performance.
Door \ Interior light Control _anet
Safety interlock system
Shuntsaff oven power ifdoor is opened
during operation.
TURNTABLE
Door release button
Press the button to open door.
When you open the door during cooking
process, the cooking stops but the program will
not be canceled. Touch START to resume
cooking.
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and
turntable get very hot, so do not touch
them immediately after use.
Auto Return Turntable
When a cook cycle is completed, the
turntable will continue to turn until it
reaches the same position as it was at
the start. If however, you open the
d4_er it will stop immediately even if it
has not reached the original position.
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Turntable Installation
• Place the roller rest on the cavity
bottom.
• The turntable hub should be
securely locked in the receptacle.
Never place the turntable upside
down.
• The tumtable rotation should never
be restricted.
• Place the turntable on top of the
roller rest as shown in the diagram.
• Both turntable and roller rest must
always be used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are
always placed on this turntable for
cooking.
• This turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise; this is normal.
Turntable Hub(underside)
Rollerrest
Receptacle
INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door.
Do not install if oven is damaged.
OPEN
,
Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or
p_let vents.
A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5 cm) is required between the oven and
any adjacent wall. One side must be open.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the oven.
• Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
• Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
• Do not install oven over a range, cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance.
2. Plug your oven into a standard 120-volt / 60-Hz household outlet.
Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave
oven is the only appliance on the circuit.
NOTE:-This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-volt/60-Hz
AC%-'_cuit. This oven is designed for countertop installation only. Insertion into a
cabinet or wall will damage the product and void the warranty.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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(14)-
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(1) Display Window
(2) Indicators
1121 3 : Cooking stage indicators
SENSOR/DEF :
Cooking mode indicators
START/LOCK : A indicator prompts
you to enter start or shows the oven is
locked.
(3) Sensor menu keypads (page 14)
(4) MORE/LESS : Adds or reduces
cooking time for Sensor menu keypad.
Auto menu keypads
(5) AUTO DEFROST (page 15)
(6) QUICK ON (page 17)
(7) POWER LEVEL (page 13)
(8) TIME (page 13)
(9) HOLD WARM (page 12)
(10) KITCHEN TIMER (page 12)
(11) NUMBER
(12) CLOCK (page 11)
(13} STA RT
(14) STOP/CLEAR
Clears all previous setting if pressed
before cooking starts. During
cooking: touch once to stop oven;
twice to stop and clear all entries.
Beep Sound
A beep tone sounds when a
keypad on the control panel is
touched to indicate a setting has
been entered.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Interactive Display
This oven is preprogrammed with the Interactive Display ON.
The Interactive Display will prompt you with step-by-step instructions to cbmplete
any cooking p.rogram.
When you become familiar with your oven, the Interactive Display can be turned
off. See other convenient functions on page 18 for how to turn on and off.
Before using your oven, follow below procedure and set clock.
1) Plug in the oven.
TO SET TIME PRESS CLOCK KEYPAD appears in the display window.
2) Set clock.
SETTING CLOCK
To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below.
Exam :)le: To set 3:15 :
Step Procedu re Keypad
Touch CLOCK.
1
2
3
Touch 3, 1, 5 to enter time of
day.
Touch CLOCK.
The clock starts counting.
Display
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Note: •
rf the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the
AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes
after a power interruption, the Interactive display will guide you to the next
step or reset to 0:00.
This is a 12 hour clock.
You can use the oven without setting clock.
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HOLD WARM
This is an appropriate feature to keep food warm such as stew, casserole, etc.
up to 100 minutes after a cooking program is completed or until the door is
opened or STOP/CLEAR is pressed. Touch HOLD WARM and then touch
START.
Example: To keep a casserole warm:
Step Procedure Keypad
Touch HOLD WARM.
Clock display reappears.
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Touch START.
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Note: • You can use this feature without setting cooking program, but this will not
warm cold food.
• Do not use this feature after a defrost program as spoilage may occur.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use the Kitchen Timer function independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.
Example: To set timer for 5 minutes 30 seconds:
Step Procedure Keypad Display
Touch KITCHEN TIMER. ' _ '
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Touch 5, 3 and 0 to set
5 minutes 30 seconds. (_(_)(_
(up to 99 minutes 99 seconds)
Touch START. _1
The timer starts counting and
beeps sound for 7 seconds at
the end.
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2
3
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• To check remaining timer time during cooking, touch KITCHEN TIMER.
The remaining time appears in the display for 5 seconds.
• To clear a timer setting, touch STOP/CLEAR while the display shows
remaining timer time.
• The indicator K flashes when the display shows a cocking time.
• The indicator K lights when the display shows a timer time.
• To stop beeps of Kitchen Timer, touch KITCHEN TIMER.
• Kitchen Timer will not beep if the oven beeps at the same time to indicate
another oven operation (the end of a cooking, for example).
• If you do not enter a timer time for 10 seconds after step 1, the setting is
cleared with a beep.
• Ira cooking completes while you are setting the Kitchen Timer, all settings
are cleared. Restart from step 1.
• If no key is touched for 5 seconds after the last key entry at step 2 above,
the timer automatically starts.
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MANUAL COOKING
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time.
In addition to the P-100 (maximum) power level, you can select different
microwave power from 9 levels, P-10 to P-90 (10-90% of P-100 power level).
Exam )le: To cook at power level P-80 for 40 seconds:
Step Procedu re
Touch TIME.
1
2
3
4
5
Enter 40 seconds by touching
4 and 0.
Touch POWER LEVEL.
Touch 8 to select power level
P-80.
Touch START.
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Note: • Cooking time can be set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
• When you cook on P-t00 power, skip steps 3 and 4.
• Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on P-100 power.
• To check the power level during cooking, touch POWER LEVEL.
• The display will show P-t0 - P-100 to indicate the 10-100% power level.
Manual Defrosting (Without using Auto Defrost feature) :
Use power level P-30. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 1 pound
(450 g), you may start on P-100 for 2 minutes, then reduce to the level P-30.
Delay Start Cooking:
Use power level P- 0 (no power) for the first stage of multistage cooking. You can
delay cooking start time by up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE
P-10 •Softening cream cheese, butter. P-60 • Cooking scrambled eggs.
• Keeping casseroles warm. • Baking cakes.
P-2..6 • Softening chocolate. P-70 • Cooking cheese dishes.
• clarifying butter.
• Heating breads, rolls, pancakes,
tacos, tortillas, French toast.
P-30 •Completing the cooking cycle of P-80 • Reheating precooked or prepared
casseroles, stews, sauces, food quickly.
• Manual defrosting. • Cooking fish.
P-40 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat P-90 • Reheating rice and pasta.
in liquid or slow-cooking dishes.
• Completing the cooking cycle of
less tender roasts.
P-50 • Cooking custards and pasta. P-100 -Cooking poultry, vegetables, and
_ • Cooking rump roast,ham, veal, most casseroles. Boiling water.
_._ lamb. • Preheating a browning dish.
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MULTISTAGE COOKING
• You can program up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Stage indicators will be
shown in the display window. Each stage can be programmed with a different
power and time setting. To program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, repeat the Manual
Cooking steps 1 to 4 on page 13 and touch START. The oven automatically
proceeds to the end of cooking.
AUTO SENSOR COOKING
Auto Sensor Cooking provides simple touch operation for a variety of foods.
At the start of a microwave function, the sensor records the amount of steam
generated from the food and determines the correct cooking time and power level.
Example: To reheat 1 servinq of beef stew:
Step Procedu re
Touch REHEAT.
1
2
Touch MORE/LESS once to
adjust longer cooking time,
if desired. (Optional)
Touch START.
3 After sensor measures
steam, cooking time appears
in the display.
Sensor Cooking Courses:
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REHEAT to reheat precooked room or refrigerator temperature food
FROZEN REHEAT to defrost and heat precooked frozen food
VEGETABLE for cooking fresh and frozen vegetables
STEW/SOUP for cooking one-container dishes of stew or soup
CASSEROLE for cooking one-container dishes of casserole
POTATO for cooking all types of raw potatoes, whole, quartered or sliced
POPCORN for cooking variety types of microwave popcorn bags
PIZZA SLICE to reheat room or refrigerator temperature cooked pizza
MORE/LESS DONENESS ADJUSTMENT
By using this pad, you can adjust cooking time for a longer or shorter time.
Touch MORE/LESS keypad before touching START.
• Touch keypad once: MORE cooking (longer cooking time: 5 - 15 % depending on
the Sensor Cooking course selected)
• Touch keypad twice: LESS cooking (shorter cooking time: 5 - 15 % depending on
the Sensor Cooking course selected)
• Error message ERROR 1:
Cause: The door is opened before the time countdown appears in the display.
Solution: Press STOP/CLEAR and use Manual Cooking.
• Error message ERROR 2:
Cause: Auto Sensor Cooking was used within 5 minutes after plugged in the oven.
Solution: Press STOPICLEA R and wait for 5 minutes before using Auto Sensor
Coo_g.
• See oaqe 20 - 23 for Sensor Cooking guide and sample recipes.
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AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically.
Exarr pie: To defrost 1.2 Ib of chicken
Step Procedu re
Touch AUTO DEFROST.
1
2
Enter the weight of food.
Weight must be programmed
in pounds and tenth of a
pound.
Conversion Chart
Convert oz into tenths of a lb.
e.g. 1 lb. 4 oz., program,
1.2 Ibs.
Ounces Tenths of
a Pound
1 -2 0.1
3 - 4 0.2
5 0.3
6-7 0.4
8 0.5
9- 10 0.6
11 - 12 0.7
13 0.8
14 - 15 0.9
Touch START.
Total defrost time appears in
the display.
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Defrosting Techniques:
• Remove food from wrapper to prevent holding steam and juice and place in a
microwave-safe baking dish or a roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Cover thin parts with aluminum foil to prevent overdefrosting.
• Because some food should be still icy in center, it is necessary to have standing
time after defrosting food in the oven to complete defrosting. Leave your food for a
willie out of oven. The denser the food such as roasts, the longer standing time is
required.
Note:
• Weight can be entered up to 5.9 Ibs.
• The oven selects lib if a weight is not entered.
• Beep tone sounds 5 seconds during the defrosting cycle to signal that food
should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. Open the door and
rearrange the food. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not
open the door.
• Food can be defrosted in a styrofoam package.
• Using the Auto Defrost by Weight feature for the first stage of Manual Cooking, you
can defrost first and can program up to 3 stages of cooking.
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Item
Beef
Ground beef
Liver
Roasts
Sirloin steak
Rib or T-bone
Flank steak
Stewing meat
DEFROSTING CHART
During Defrosting
Standing time
Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.
Drain liquid. Separate pieces,
Turn over. Cover ends with foil.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Break apart.
5 - 10 mm.
10 - 15 mm.
20 - 40 mm.
5 - 10 mm.
10 - 20 mm.
5 - 10 ram.
5 - 10 ram.
Pork
Ground pork
Bacon
Chops
Ribs
Roasts
Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.
Defrost in original wrapper. Turn over.
Separate and turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover ends with foil.
5 - 10 Tin.
3 - 5 Tin.
5 - 10 Tin.
10 - 20 Tin.
20 - 40 Tin.
Lamb
Ground lamb
Chops
Ribs
Roasts
Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.
Separate. Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover end with foil.
5 - 10 Tin.
5 - 10 Tin.
10 - 20 Tin.
20 - 40 Tin.
Poultry
Chicken, whole
Pieces
Cornish hens
Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse
under cold water after defrosting.
Separate. Turn over.
Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse
under cold water after defrosting.
15 - 30 min.
10 - 15 Tin.
15 - 30 Tin.
Fish and Seafood
Crabmeat, Shrimp
Fish fillets
Fish whole
Steaks
Scallops
Break apart.
Turn over. Rearrange. Rinse under cold
water to separate after defrosting.
Turn over. Cover head and tail with foil.
Turn over.
Break apart. Remove defrosted seafood.
5 - 10 Tin.
5 - 10 Tin.
5 - 10 Tin.
5 - 10 Tin.
5 - 10 Tin.
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QUICK-ON COOKING {P-100 POWER)
A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking without the need to touch START.
Example: To set Quick-On cookinq I_
Step Procedu re
Touch QUICK ON.
Touch 2.
The display shows time
counting down,
1
2
Touch Cooking time
0 30 seconds
1 -9 1 - 9 minutes
Note: This feature only cook at highest power
2 minutes:
Keypad
(i)
level (P-100).
Display
ICrT T,
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QUICK-ON REHEATING AND COOKING CHART
Reheating
Meat
Chili, stews
Amount Time
2 cups (500 g) 3- 4 min.
Special Notes
Place in microwave-safe dish.
Cover. Stir halfway through
cooking time.
Hamburgers, 1 serving
meat loaf slices, 2 servings
1/2- 1 min. Place on microwave-safe plate.
1 - 2 min. Cover with paper towel.
Turn over once.
Poultry
Chicken pieces 2
4
Heat on microwave-safe plate.
1 - 2 rain. Cover with wax paper. If fried,
2 - 3 min. cover with paper towel.
Chicken, turkey, 3 -5 oz
sliced (85 - 140 g)
1 - 2 rain. Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Cover with wax paper.
Seafood
Shrimp, crab, or
scallops
in sauce, frozen
61/2oz (185 g) 3-5 min.
Pierce pouch and place on
microwave-safe plate.
Flex pouch to mix halfway through
cooking time.
GooSed rice,
pasta
1 cup (250 mL) 1 - 2 min. Heat in microwave-safe casserole,
2 cups (500 mL) 2 - 3 rain. covered with plastic wrap.
Canned 8 oz (2:30 g) 1 - 2 min. Use microwave-safe casserole,
vegetable 15 oz (425 g) 2 - 3 min. covered. Stir once.
Cookin.q Amount
Mashed
potatoes, 4 servings
instant
Time Special Notes
Follow package directions.
3 - 5 min. Reduce liquid by 1 tbsp (15 mL).
Pudding and 31/4oz (90 g) 4 - 6 rain. Follow package directions,
pie filling mix Stir once.
Cereals Add 3/4cup (175 mL) of water.
C_ of wheat 1/4cup (50 mL) 1 - 2 min. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let
(regular) stand 1 minute.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
CHILD LOCK OUT : This is a safety feature which prevents use by children.
The feature locks the electronic operation of the oven until canceled.
DEMO MODE : To demonstrate the oven functions without generating any power.
WORD SPEED (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW) : You can change the speed of the
Interactive Display to your preference. The Interactive Display automatically sets
to medium speed if no selection is made.
INTERACTIVE DISPLAY : The oven is preset with the Interactive Display on.
This can be turned off when you become familiar with your oven.
Exam _le: To set Child Lock :
Step Procedure
Touch CLOCK.
1
2
3
4
5
Touch 9 four times.
Touch START.
Enter CHILD LOCK/DEMO
MODE by touching 1.
Press Cou rses
1 Child Lock/
Demo Mode
2 Word Speea
3 Interactive Display
Enter CHILD LOCK ON by
touching 1.
CHILD LOCK ON appears in
the display.
Press Courses
1 Child Lock ON
2 Demo Mode ON
3 Child Lock/
Demo Mode OFF
(_)x 4 times
f •
START
Display
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Note: • If any key is touched except STOP/CLEAR, CLOCK, ERROR appears
and clock reappears in the display.
18
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Advantages of microwave cooking are
speed and efficiency. For warming,
heating, and defrosting, nothing
compares. There are a few tips that
will make microwaving easier and
more enjoyable.
Microwave Cooking Principles
Because microwave cooking requires
only one-quarter to one-third the time
of conventional cooking, the same
cooking principles become even more
important.
Quantity
The more food being cooked, the
longer you will have to cook it. As a
general rule, when doubling a recipe,
increase the cooking time by about 50
percent. When cutting a recipe in half,
reduce the time by about 40 percent.
Density
Dense foods, such as potatoes, roasts
and carrots, absorb microwave energy
less quickly than porous foods such as
ground beef or mashed potatoes.
Therefore, denser foods take longer to
cook.
Shape and Size
Small pieces cook faster than large
ones. For even cooking, it is important
to have all the pieces the same size.
Evenly shaped pieces, round or
doughnut shaped, microwave best.
When cooking items of varying
thickness, arrange the thick portion
near the outer edge of the dish.
Moisture, Sugar and Fat
Food high in moisture, sugar or tat
cook faster than foods that are low in
these substances. Add a minimum of
liquid to moist foods. An excess
amount of water slows cooking.
Starting Temperature
Frozen or refrigerated foods take
longer to microwave than food at room
temperature.
Delicate Ingredients
Some foods require special attention
when cooked in the microwave oven.
Delicate foods such as eggs, cheese,
mayonnaise, etc. cook so quickly, they
should be watched carefully.
Microwave Cooking Techniques
Arranging: Arrange foods in a circular
pattern, when possible.
Piercing: Pierce the membrane of
foods such as eggs, oysters, snails,
sausages, livers, clams and whole
vegetables, so they do not burst.
Covering: Covering speeds heating
and prevents spattering.
Stirring: To help food cook more
quickly and evenly.
Turning Over: To help larger foods
such as roasts or whole chickens cook
more evenly.
Reheating: Place food that is
denser/larger/thicker to the outer
edge and the smaller/thinner or more
porous food to the center.
Shielding: To prevent evercooking,
thin or bony areas can be protected
with small strips of aluminum foil.
Standing Time: Foods continue
cooking even after removal from the
oven. Standing time is necessary to
allow foods to complete cooking.
Converting Recipes
Microwave recipes will likely call for
less liquid and cooking time
Safety Food Temperatures
For your safety, following temperature
is recommended to avoid potentia
food poisoning problems
160°F (71°([3): Meat, Fish, Eggs
165°F (74°(3): Reheating foods
170°F (77°(3)): Poultry (White Meat)
180°F (82°(3;): Poultry (Dark Meat)
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SENSOR COOKING
General Cooking Tips:
• Room temperature should be below
95°F (35°C).
• Keep the inside of oven, the
turntable and the outside of cooking
containers dry. Wipe off all
spillovers. Excessive humidity in the
oven may result in an incorrect
cooking time.
• When cooking starts, do not open
the door while the selected course
number appears. During this period,
the oven sensor is measuring steam
to determine the cooking time.
Sensor Reheating Tips:
• Auto Sensor Reheat is best used for
1 - 2 servings.
• Always cover foods loosely but
completely with wax paper, plastic
wrap or casserole lids. Loose-fitting
covers may cause the oven to
miscalculate time. Never use tightly
sealed plastic containers such as
those with plastic snap closing lids.
Reheating Guide
Item/Amount
Casserole/Entree
Lasagna
Macaroni cheese
4 oz - 20 oz
(115 g - 560 g)
Plate of food
Pasta in sauce
Meat loaf dinner
Turkey dinner
4 oz - 20 oz
(1i _-g _-560 g)
Fried chicken
2 - 4 pieces
Pizza Slice
1-6
1 slice,
(12 inch,l/8 cut or
16 inch,I/12 cut)
Press keypad
REHEAT
FROZEN
REHEAT
PIZZA
SLICE
• Do not heat food for less than 4 oz
(115 g) or more than 20 oz (560 g).
Always use Time cooking for these
amounts.
• Very dense foods (e.g. frozen
lasagna) should be allowed to stand
covered after reheating.
• Do not heat uncooked food.
• The following types of foods are not
recommended :
Boil-in-the-bag entrees or
vegetables, raw or uncooked food,
frozen cheesecake, dried foods,
bread or pastry, beverages.
• Do not reheat in foil containers.
• When reheating delicate
sauces/dips that contain sour
cream, or eggs, or cream cheese,
reheat manually using power level
P-30.
• Use MORE/LESS keypad for fine
adjustments in cooking. After using
this feature, you will know which
setting yields the best results for
your individual taste.
Special Notes
Cover with plastic wrap or casserole lid.
Stir after reheating.
Foods that cannot be stirred (ex. lasagna)
should be allowed to stand covered for a few
minutes after reheating.
Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate.
Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Allow to stand, covered for a few minutes after
reheating.
Cover with wax paper.
Pizza should not be frozen.
Place precooked pizza on a paper towel or
paper plate. No cover.
Place pizza points toward the center.
CA UTION: Be careful when eating pizza
heated in the microwave. The pizza surface
and sauce can be very hot.
2O
SENSOR COOKING (CONT.)
Cooking Guide
Item/Amount Press keypad Special Notes
Artichokes, Beans,
Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrots, Corn,
Cauliflower, Eggplant,
Mushrooms, Onion,
Okra, Peas, Spinach,
Squash,
Zucchini, or a mixture
of these.
4 oz - 2 Ibs
(115 g- 900 g)
White potatoes
Baking potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Whole: 6 -8 oz each.
(170 - 230 g)
1-6
Quartered or sliced
1/2- 1 Ib
(225 g - 450 g)
Red potatoes, boiling
New potatoes, small
_/2- 1 Ib (225g - 450g)
Popcorn
1.5 oz - 3.5 oz
VEGETA BLE
POTATO
POPCORN
Wash. Prepare and cut into slices, cubes,
wedges, or julienne strips.
The best container for cooking vegetables
isa V2 to 2 quart (1/2to 2 litre) microwave-
safe casserole.
Add 1 - 4 tbs. (15 - 60 mL) water and
cover with plastic wrap or casserole lid.
Stir large quantities of vegetables after
cooking time appears in the display
window.
Let stand 3 - 5 minutes before serving.
Wash, scrub and pierce several places
with fork. Place on paper towels.
Arrange potatoes in circle and avoid
placing potatoes in the center of the
turntable.
Turn potatoes over after cooking time
appears in the display window.
Allow 5 - 10 minutes standing time.
The best container for cooking quartered
or sliced potatoes is a 1/2to 1_/2quart
(1/2to 11/2litre) microwave-safe casserole
dish. Peel and quarter or slice.
Add 1/4cup (50 mL) water.
Cover with plastic wrap or casserole lid.
Wash and pierce with a fork.
Add I/4 cup (50 mL) water.
Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
Follow package directions.
1)Bag should be at room temperature.
2) Do not use this feature, ifpopcorn bag
size is other than 1.5 oz - 3.5 oz.
CAUTION:
1)After popping, open bag carefully.
Popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
2)Do not reheat unpopped kernels
or reuse bag. Overcooking can result in
an oven fire.
3)Never use a brown paper bag for
popping corn.
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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES
Asparagus with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Makes 4 servings
Cooking Time : About 7 - 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 Ib (450 g) asparagus, washed and
trimmed
2 tbsp. (30 mL) water
2 tsp. (10 mL) finely grated orange peel
1/4cup (50 mL) orange juice
2 tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tbsp. (15 mL) balsamic or red wine
vinegar
1/2tsp. (2 mL) Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Trim asparagus so that stems will lie flat
in microwave-safe dish.
Add water. Cover with dish lid or plastic
wrap.
Cook on VEGETABLE. When done,
drain, cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine orange peel,
orange juice, oil, vinegar and mustard in
a non-metallic dish.
Pour over asparagus and toss lightly to
coat asparagus.
Cover, and cook on P-100, 1 to 11/_
minutes or until heated through.
Hearty Beef Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
21/4 cups (510 mL) water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 Ib (450 g) round steak, cut into
!/2 inch (1.25 cm) cubes
3 tbsp. (45 mL) cornstarch
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4cup (175 mL) thinly sliced carrots
1/2cup (t25 mL) thinly sliced celery
1 medium onion, diced
1/2tsp. (2 mL) salt
1/4tsp. (1 mL) freshly ground pepper
1/4tsp. (1 mL) thyme
1 bay leaf, crushed
Makes 4 - 6 servings
Cooking Time : About 60 - 70 minutes
Method
Place all ingredients in 3 quart (3 litre)
microwave-safe casserole, and stir.
Cover with casserole lid.
Cook on STEW/SOUP.
Stir once after cooking time appears in
the display window.
Onion-Beef Soup
Ingredients
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4cup (50 mL) butter or margarine
4 cups (920 mL) beef broth
1/4cup (50 mL) white wine
I tsp. (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. (5 mL) salt
1 tsp. (5 mL) soy sauce
1/2tsp. (2 mL) paprika
Grated Parmesan cheese
Makes 6 servings
Cooking Time : About 50 - 60 minutes
Method
Combine onions and butter in 3 quart
(3 litre) microwave-safe casserole.
Cover with casserole lid.
Cook on P-IO0, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, except
cheese. Blend well. Cover.
Cook on STEW/SOUP.
Stir once after cooking time appears in
the display window.
Serve in bowls with cheese sprinkled on
top.
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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.)
Bacon Vegetable Soup Makes 4 - 6 servings
Cooking Time : About 65 - 75 minutes
Ingredients
4 oz (115 g) slices bacon, diced
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 medium red potato, cubed
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. (5 mL)basil
1 tsp. (5 mL) Italian herb seasoning,
season as desired
3 cups (690 mL) beef broth
Method
Combine all ingredients in 3 quart
(3 litre) microwave-safe casserole.
Cover with casserole lid.
Cook on STEW/SOUP.
Stir once after cooking time appears in
the display window.
Ham and Potato Scallop Makes 4 servings
Cooking Time : About 20 - 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) white sauce, seasoned
as desired
3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly
sliced (about 1 Ib - 450 g)
5 oz (140 g) diced cooked ham
1 tsp. (5 mL) instant minced onion
1/4cup (1 oz - 30 g) shredded cheddar
cheese
Casserole Italiano
Method
Place potatoes in 11/2quart (11/2 litre)
microwave-safe casserole.
Add ham and onion.
Pour white sauce over ham and
potatoes mixture, stir to combine.
Cover with casserole lid.
Cook on CASSEROLE.
Stir once after cooking time appears in
the display window.
After cooking, sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and let stand 10 minutes or until
cheese is melted.
Makes 6 -8 servings
Cooking Time : About 30 - 40 minutes
Ingredients
1/'2Ib (225 g) lean ground beef
3/4.qJJp-(175 mL) spaghetti sauce
I/2 can (4 oz -115 g) tomato sauce
3/4cup (175 mL) water
I/2 can (8 oz - 230 g) green beans,
drained
3 cups (4 oz- 115 g) uncooked
medium-width egg noodles
I tbsp. (15 mL) onion flakes
t clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. (15 mL) sugar
I tsp. (5 mL) Italian herb seasoning
1/4tsp. (1 mL) salt
pepper to taste
1j_.ip (4 oz - 115 g) shredded
mozzarella cheese
Method
Crumble beef into 2 quart (2 litre)
microwave-safe casserole.
Cook on P-100, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir to
break up beef. Drain.
Add remaining ingredients except
cheese to beef. Blend well.
Cover with casserole lid.
Cook on CASSEROLE.
Stir once after cooking time appears in
the display window. After cooking,
sprinkle with cheese.
Stir and let stand before serving.
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MANUAL COOKING - APPETIZERS AND RICE
CONVERTING RECIPES
Most hot appetizers adapt well to
microwave cooking, the exception
being those wrapped in pastry. Pastry
requires the hot environment of the
conventional oven to become crisp.
• Toppings for canapes can be made
ahead and then placed on bread or
crackers just before heating.
This guarantees crispness.
• Cover appetizers or dips only when
called for by a recipe. Use casserole
lids, wax paper, plastic wrap, or
paper towel.
• Appetizers and dips that contain
cheese, mayonnaise and other
delicate ingredients are usually
heated on power level P-10. A higher
setting might cause separation or
drying.
Reheating Guide - Convenience Appetizers
Item
Meat spread
4oz (115g)
Cocktail franks
4 servings
Dips, cream
1/2cup (125 mL)
Egg rolls
12 (6 oz - 170 g)
Mini Tacos
4- 6 (6 oz - 170 g)
Power
P-80
P-70
P-IO
P-70
P-50
Cooking Time
1 - 11/2min.
1/2- 11/2min.
2 - 3 min.
1 -2 rain.
1 - 2 min.
Special Notes
Transfer to small microwave-safe
bowl.
Place on paper towel.
Cover with wax paper.
Cover with wax paper.
Place on paper towel or paper
plate.
Place on paper towel or paper
plate.
Cooking Guide - Hot Drinks
Item
Water
8 oz (230 mL) cup, 1
8 oz (230 mL) cup, 2
Milk
8.0_z(230 mL) cup, 1
8 o*Z(230 mL) cup, 2
Power Cooking Time
P-lOO 11/2-21/2 rain.
P-1 go 3 - 4 min.
P-7O 2 - 3 min.
P-7O 4 - 5 min.
Special Notes
For instant coffee, soup, tea, etc.
For hot chocolate, etc.
Cooking Guide- Rice
1 cup (250 mL) rice (Use 3-quart (3 L) microwave-safe casserole. Heat water 4 to 7 min.
to boil. Add rice, salt and butter or margarine. Cover tightly. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking.)
Item
Long grain,
Short grain,
Water Power
2 cups (500 mL) P-30
12/3cups (400 mL) P-30
Cooking Time
20 - 25 min.
22 - 27 min.
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MANUAL COOKING - SOUPS AND SANDWICHES
A large variety of sandwich
combinations can be made in your
microwave oven. Because
sandwiches heat quickly, be careful
not to overcook them -- the bread can
become tough and chewy. Heat
breads until warm, not hot, and
cheese until it just begins to melt.
Let the following tips guide you when
adapting or creating your own
sandwiches.
CONVERTING SANDWICH
RECIPES
• Heat sandwiches on white paper
towels or paper plates. To prevent
splattering, as well as to absorb
steam and prevent sogginess, you
can wrap each sandwich in a paper
towel. Remove wrapping
immediately after warming. It takes
less than 1 minute to heat most
sandwiches. Heat on power level
P-80.
• Thinly sliced meat heats better than
thickly sliced meat.
The slower-cooking thick slices
often cause the bread to overcook
before the meat is hot.
CONVERTING SOUP RECIPES
• When cooking canned soups,
remove from can.
Use microwave-safe dish.
Add milk or water as directed on
can. Cover dish.
• Stir cream-style soup halfway
through cooking time. Let stand,
covered, 3 minutes before serving.
Cooking Guide - Canned Soups
Item
Broth
Cream-style
Tomato
Bean, pea, or mushroom
Undiluted chunk-style
vegetable
Amount
101/4oz (290 mL)
101/40Z (290 mL)
103/4oz (300 mL)
103/4oz (300 mL)
103/4oz (300 mL)
19oz (540 mL)
Power
P-80
P-80
P-8O
P-70
j P-80
I P-80
I
Cooking Time
4 - 6 min.
5 - 7 min.
5 - 7 min.
6 - 8 min.
2 - 4 min.
5 - 7 rain.
Cooking Guide - Quick Soups
Item Amount
Cup of Instant soup
1_/4oz (35 g) envelope
Power
1 I P-100
2 I P-IO0
4 P-tO0
Cooking Time
1 - 2 min.
2 - 3 min.
4 -5 min.
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MANUAL COOKING - MEATS FPOULTRY AND FISH
PREPARATION
• Use a microwave-safe dish, etc.
• Defrost Frozen foods completely.
• Wash poultry and fish in cool water.
• Arrange small items in a single layer
in dish, avoid overlapping edges of
food.
• Place thick sections toward edge of
the dish.
• Use a rack in the dish to elevate
meat out of the juices.
• Use spices, seasonings as desired.
• Add salt after cooking if necessary.
• Aluminum foils can be used to cover
thin parts of meat or poultry wings
and legs to prevent overcooking.
• Foils should be applied toward the
end of cooking time.
• Place meat fat side down.
COOKING
• Use wax paper or plastic wrap to
stop splattering.
• Turn over or rearrange meat, poultry
and fish halfway through cooking
time.
CHECKING DONENESS
Beef: The color inside meat indicates
donenesso Rare roast should be red
inside. Medium is pink and gray
indicates well done.
Pork: Cooked pork meat should be
gray with clear juice.
Poultry: Juices should be clear yellow
when cooked. Legs should move
freely.
Fish and Seafood: Should be opaque
in color and flake easily.
To check internal temperature of
various meats and poultry, use a
microwave or conventional meat
thermometer after removing meat from
the oven. Insert the thermometer
avoiding bone or fat. Lower
temperatures are found in the center
of the roast or in the muscle close to a
large bone. Never use a
conventional meat thermometer in
the microwave oven.
Return undercooked food to oven for a
short period of time at the
recommended power level. Let stand
as recommended in chart. Cover
roasts and whole poultry during stand
time.
Food ;Power
Beef
4oz (115 g) each
Hamburge rs,
refrigerated 2
-"-,:--- 4
Hamburgers, frozen
2
4
Roasts, tender
1 Ib (450 g)
P-100
P-100
] p-lo0
P-IO0
P-50
Cooking
Time
2 -4 min.
4 - 6 min.
4 - 6 rain.
7 -9 min.
12 - 15 min.
Stand
Time
2 min.
2 min.
3 rain.
3 min.
10 - 15 min.
Special Notes
Cook in a shallow dish.
Cover loosely with wax
paper. Turn over
halfway through cooking.
Turn over and separate
halfway through cooking.
Cover with wax paper.
Shield halfway through
cooking and turn roast
over if necessary. Stand
tented with foil.
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Food
Beef
Meat loaf 11/2Ib
(68O g)
Pork
Chops, loin 1/2inch
(1 cm) thick, 7 oz
(200 g) each 1
2
4
Pork roast,
1 Ib (450 g)
Ham, slice 1 inch
(2_5 cm) thick,
1 Ib (450 g)
Sausage links,
Wieners, fresh
1 -2 oz (30- 55 g)
each 2
4
Bacon, slices
2
4
Lamb
Chops, shoulder
1/2inch (1 cm) thick
t
2
Chickens, whole,
up to 4 Ib (1.8 kg)
1 Ib (450 g)
Cornish hens
1 Ib (450 g)
Power
P-50
P-1 O0
P-1O0
P-1O0
P-50
P-I O0
P-IO0
P-IO0
P-I O0
P-I O0
P-1 O0
P-1 O0
P-IO0
P-1O0
Cooking
Time
15 - 20 Tin.
3 - 5 Tin.
6 - 8 Tin.
9 - 11 Tin.
12 - 15 Tin.
7 - 9 Tin.
I/2 - 2 min.
I - 3 Tin.
1V2 -2 Tin.
2V2 - 4 min.
2 - 4 Tin.
4 - 6 Tin.
6-9 Tin.
5 - 8 Tin,
*Check with conventional meat thermometer.
Stand
Time
5 rain.
2 Tin.
3 Tin.
3 Tin.
10- 15 Tin.
5 Tin.
I Tin.
I Tin.
1 Tin.
1 Tin.
2 Tin.
5 Tin.
10 Tin.
10 Tin.
Special Notes
Arrange in loaf dish,
Cover with wax paper.
Place in a shallow dish.
Cover loosely with wax
paper.
Turn over halfway
through cooking:
Cover with wax paper.
Shield halfway through
cooking and turn roast
over if necessary.
*Approx. temp. after
stand 170°F to 175°F
(77°C to 79°C )
Cover with wax paper.
Turn over halfway
through cooking.
Score or pierce before
cooking.
Cover with wax paper.
Turn over once.
Cook on bacon rack or
line bottom of dish.
Place bacon on paper
towel. Cover loosely
with another paper
towel, Do not turn over
bacon,
Cover loosely with wax
paper.
Place breast-side down
ion a roasting rack in a
i dish. Cover with plastic
wrap or wax paper. Turn
i over halfway through
cooking. Stand tented
with foil. When cooked,
internal temperature
should be 180°F (82°C)
and juices should run
I clear.
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Food
Poultry
Chicken pieces,
up to 2 Ib (900 g)
1 Ib (450 g)
Power
P-100
Fish and Seafood
Fish fillets, 3/4Ib (340 g) P-100
Fish steaks 2, P-50
6 oz (170 g) each
Scallops 1 Ib (450 g) P-70
Shrimp, medium size, P-70
shelled and cleaned,
t Ib (450 g)
Whole fish, P-100
stuffed or unstuffed,
11/2to 13/4Ib
(680 - 800 g)
Cooking
_me
5 - 8 min.
4 - 6 min.
6 - 9 min.
4 - 7 min.
4 - 7 min.
7 - 10 min.
Stand
Time
5 min.
3 min.
5 min,
3 min.
3 min.
5 min.
Special Notes
Arrange skin-side up in
a baking dish halfway
through cooking,
meatier portions toward
edge of dish. Cover
with plastic wrap or lid.
Arrange in a single
layer in dish.
Cover with wax paper.
Rearrange or stir
shrimp or scallops
halfway through
cooking.
MANUAL COOKING - EGGS
SCRAMBLED EGGS
Break eggs into a microwave-safe
glass measure.
Add 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon
butter for each egg. Beat with a fork.
Cook at Power Level P-60 according
to time in the chart. Stir at least once
during cooking time.
Stir after cooking, and let stand
1 minute.
POACHED EGGS
Use 6-ounce (170 mL)
microwave-safe custard cup with
1/4cup (50 mL) water for 1 to 3 eggs.
Use 1-quart (1 L) microwave-safe dish
with 1 cup (250 mL) water for 4 eggs.
He'_.t_t-P-100 POWER to bring water
to a boil with 1/8teaspoon _salt and up
to
1/4teaspoon vinegar.
Break egg carefully into hot water.
Pierce egg several times lightly with
toothpick.
Cover with wax paper.
Cook at Power Level P-50 according
to time in the chart. Let stand, covered,
1 minute before serving.
Eggs Cooking Time
1 3/4- 1V2 min.
2 11/2- 21/2 min.
3 21/4- 4 min.
4 3V4 - 5 min.
Eggs Cooking Time
1 3/4- 1V2min,
2 11/2- 3 rain.
3 2 - 3V2 min.
4 3 - 5 min.
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MANUAL COOKING - BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS
Converting Recipes
When adapting quick bread recipes,
you wil! find it necessary to reduce the
amount of leavening (baking powder
or soda) by about one-quarter the
normal amount. A bitter aftertaste is
apparent if too much leavening is used
in biscuits or muffins. Since food rises
higher in the microwave oven, you will
not see a loss in volume from the
reduction of soda or baking powder.
Cooking/Reheating Guide
Item
Hamburger buns, hot dog mils,
frozen: 1 Ib (450 g)
Room temp.: 2
4
Power
P-30
P-80
P-80
French bread,
Frozen: 1 Ib (450 g) P-80
Room temp.: 1 Ib (450 g) P-80
Doughnuts, sweet rolls, muffins
4oz (115 g) each 2 P-80
4 P-80
Whole coffee cake,
Frozen: 10- 13 oz (280- 370g)
Room temp.: 10 - 13 oz
(280 - 370 g)
P-80
P-80
Butte r cake
2f/4";'cu-ps(550 mL) batter
1st stage P-50
2nd stage P-100
Brownies
2 cups (500 mL) batter P-50
Muffins, 1/4cup (50 mL) batter
each 2 P-70
6 P-70
If a recipe contains buttermilk or sour
cream, do not change the amount of
soda, since it serves to counteract the
sour taste and does not act only as a
leavening agent.
When using a mix where leavening
cannot be reduced, allow the dough to
stand about 10 minutes before
cooking in order for some of the gas to
be lost.
Breads and rolls should be reheated
only until they are warm to the touch.
Overheating or overcooking makes
bread tough and rubbery.
Cooking
Time
2 - 3 min.
10 - 15 sec.
15 - 20 sec.
1 - 2 min.
20 - 30 sec.
25 - 35 sec.
50 - 60 sec.
1 - 2 min.
1/2 - 1 min.
5 - 7 min.
1 - 2 min.
8 - 11 min.
1 - 11/2min.
3 - 4 min.
Special Notes
Place on paper plate or
wrap in paper towel.
Place on paper plate or
towel.
Place on paper plate or
towel.
If frozen, defrost foods for
30 to 40 seconds per
serving at power level P-30
before reheating.
Place on paper plate or
towel. Let stand 5 - 10
minutes before serving.
Race on inverted pie plate.
Cover with wax paper.
Place on inverted pie plate.
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CLEANING
Wipe the oven inside and outside with
a soft cloth and a mild detergent
solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.
Never use cleaning powders or rough
pads. Excessive oil splatters on the
inside top will be difficult to remove if
left for many days. Wipe spatters with
a wet paper towel, especially after
cooking chicken or bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
Wash in warm (not hot) water with a mild
detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse them
well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use
cleaning powders, steel wool or rough
pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned at the
sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch
the edges as this may cause the
turntable to break during use.
SEA RS SERVICE
• The turntable roller rest should be
cleaned regularly.
SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety,
the inner door panel and the oven front
frame should be free of food or grease
buildup. Wipe them often with a mild
detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry.
Never use cleaning powders or rough
pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch
STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that
might have been entered accidentally
while cleaning the panel.
,_ CAUTION-
Product Damage Hazard
Uncleaned cavity cover (located in the
right side wall of the oven cavity) will
cause fire, burn or sparking.
Clean your oven with wet towel.
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Service is nationwide.
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has added value when you consider that
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staffed by Sears Trained
Technicians-professional technicians
specifically trained on Sears Kenmore
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meet our pledge to you-"We Service
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YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN, BUY A
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Agreement is more than an extension of
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It p.r.p..videscomplete protection from
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Replacement of
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Replacement of
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3O
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each
_roblem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest
authorized service center.
TROUBLE
When the oven is
plugged into a wall
outlet for the first time,
it does not work
properly.
CAUSE
• The microcomputer used in
the oven control may
temporarily become
scrambled and fail to
function as programmed.
Light reflection around .
the outer case.
Noise coming fromthe •
turntable when the
oven is turned on.
How are the boil-overs •
avoided.
Noise coming from the •
oven when reducing
power.
Oven will not start.
Arcing or sparking.
Unevenly cooked •
foods.
Steam coming out of •
the air exhaust vent.
This light is from the oven
light located outside the
oven cavity,
REMEDY
• Unplugthe oven from
the wall outlet and then
plug it back in.
Noise occurs when the • Clean the turntable
turntable roller rest and roller rest and cavity
cavity bottom are dirty, bottom.
Small utensil is used. • Use a larger utensil
than usual for cooking.
When cooking with a power
other than P-100, the oven
cycle to obtain the lower
power level.
The clicking noise can be
heard when the oven
cycles. This is normal.
Electrical cord for oven is
not plugged in.
Door is open.
Wrong operation is set.
Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
The oven is operated when
empty.
Food refuse remains in the
cavity or inside the cavity is
uncleaned.
Materials to be avoided in
.microwave oven are used.
Food is not defrosted
completely.
Cooking time/Cooking
power level is not suitable.
Food is not turned or
stirred.
Steam is produced during
cooking. The microwave
oven has been made to
vent this steam.
• Plug into the outlet.
• Close the door and try
again.
• Check instructions,
(pages 11-18)
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 6)
• Do not operate with
oven empty.
• Clean cavity with wet
towel.
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 6)
• Completely defrost
food.
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Turn or stirfood.
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TROUBLE
Overcooked foods.
Undercooked foods.
Improper defrosting.
Oven light will not
gbw.
Eggs sometimes pop.
ERROR message
(ERROR 1 or ERROR
2) appears in the
display window.
Why couldn't I get
good results even
though I cooked food
usff_g:-AbtoSensor
Cooking.
CAUSE
• Cooking time/Cooking
power level is not suitable.
• Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
• Food is not defrosted
completely.
• Oven ventilation ports are
restricted.
• Cooking time/Cooking
power level is not suitable.
• Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
• Cooking time/Cooking
power level is not suitable.
• Food is not turned or
stirred.
• The light bulb has burned
out.
• START has not been
touched.
• The egg york may pop
because of steam build-up
inside the membrane.
• ERROR 1 light if door is
opened before time
countdown appears in the
display.
• ERROR 2 light if the oven
has not been plugged into a
power supply cord for more
than 5 minutes when you
start a Sensor Cooking.
• The food was not covered
properly.
• STOP/CLEAR was pressed
or the door was opened
while the sensor was
programming the right
cooking time and power
level.
• The food being cooked was
not suitable for Auto Sensor
Cooking.
• There may have been too
much or not enough food to
ensure proper results from
Auto Sensor Cooking.
REMEDY
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 6)
• Completely defrost
food.
• Check to see that oven
ventilation ports are not
restricted.
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 6)
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Turn or stir food.
• Contact your nearest
Sears Service Center.
See Back cover for
phone numbers.
• Touch START.
• Pierce the membrane
with a toothpick before
cooking it.
• Toush STOP/CLEAR
and restart using
Manual Cooking on
• page 13.
Touch STOP/CLEAR
and wait for 5 minutes
to restart from step 1 of
Auto Sensor Cooking
on page 14.
• Seepage20-21 for
instructions on how to
prepare food.
• Do not open the door or
press STOP/CLEAR
while display shows
SENSOR COOKING.
• Use Manual Cooking.
(see page 13)
• When cooking more
than 2 Ibs (900 g) or
less than 4 oz (115 g) of
food, use Manual
Cooking on page 13.
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Owner's Manual
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