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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use and Care Guide
HORNO DE MICROONDAS
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Models/Modelos 721.66312€'o
721.66319_0
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
P/NO.: 3828W5A8256 www.sears.com
WARRANTY ......................................................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4
Precautions ToAvoid Possible Exposure
To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3
Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-8
Specifications...................................................... 5
Installation........................................................... 5
PartsAnd Accessories ........................................ 6
Control Panel ...................................................... 6
Cookware Guide ................................................. 7
Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 8
Cleaning.............................................................. 8
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 9-17
Clock ................................................................... 9
Kitchen Timer ...................................................... 9
Child Lock ............................................................ 9
Quick Touch Cooking ........................................ 10
Quick Touch Cooking Table .............................. 10
Auto Cook .......................................................... 11
Auto Cook Table ................................................ 11
Add Minute ........................................................ 11
Auto Reheat....................................................... 12
Auto Rehear;Table ............................................. 12
Auto Defrost ...................................................... 13
Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 14
Timed Cooking .................................................. 14
Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 15
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 15
Cooking Tips ................................................ 16-17
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 18-20
Questions And Answers .............................. 18-19
Before Calling For Service ................................ 20
Master Protection Agreements ......................... 40
Service Numbers ................................. Back cover
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it
free of charge.
FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
ON MAGNETRON
For the second through the fifth year from the date
of purchase,if the magnetron in this oven fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will
supply a new magnetron,free of charge.Safety
regulations,however, require the magnetron to be
installed by Sears,and you must pay the labor cost
of installation.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty service, return the microwave tt_
your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the
United States. For the location of your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center, call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty isvoid ifmicrowave is used for ot'_:_r
than private householdpurposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is
in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other dghts which vary
from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
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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
interlock.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particulady important that the oven door close
property and that there is no damage to the:
- door (bent)
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounde!! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the dsk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a card having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug.
Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING
If you use the grounding plug impropedy, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or
if you wonder whether the appliance is propedy grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming entangled
in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful.
If you use an extension cord, be sure that:
• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as
the appliance.
• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of
the appliance.
• The extension cord is a greunding-type 3-wira cord.
• The extension cord does not drape over a
countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or
crushed in any way.
NOTE: This oven draws 14 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
I, Read all the instructions before using your microwave
oven.
2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close
supervision!
3. Read and follow the specificPRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 3.
4. Do not tamper with the built- in safety switches on the
oven door! The oven hasseveral built-insefety switchesto
make surethe power isoffwhenthe doorisopen.
5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
6. If your oven isdropped or damaged, have itthoroughly
checked bya qualified service technician before usingit
again.
7. To avoid a fire hazard:
a) Do not severely overcook foods. Itcan cause afire in
the oven.
b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven.
They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may
ignite.
c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could cause a
fire.
d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.)
in the oven, because iflightning strikes the power lines,
it may cause the oven to rum ON.
e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to
removethem before placing the iteminthe oven.
t') Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Donot
leave paper products, cooking utensils,orfood inthe
cavity when not inuse.
8. If afire should start:
a) Keep the oven door closed.
b) Turn the oven off.
c) Disconnect the power cord or shut offthe power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This
microwave is made for household use only.
10. Install or locate this appliance inaccordance with the
provided installation instructions.
11.To avoid electric shock:
a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect itonlyto
a propedy groundedoutlet.(See the Grounding
instructions on page 3,/
b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, ifit is not workingproperly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water,
d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
e) This applianceshouldbe servicedonly by qualified
service personnel.
12. Liquidssuch as water,Coffee,ortea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling pointwithoutappearing to
be boiling due to surface tension ofthe liquid.Visible
bubbling orboiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present. This could
result invery hot liquidssuddenly boiling overWhen the
container is disturbed or whena spoon or otherutensil is
insertedintothe liquid.Toreduce the nsk ofinjury to
persons;
1) Do not overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container once heating has begun.
4) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
5) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest inthe
oven when you are cooking.
14. Do not use the oven outdoors.Do not store the oven
outdoors. Do not use this product near water.
- for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or similar location.
15. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
16. Do not runthe microwave oven empty.
17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge ofa table or
counter.
18. Do not heatglass turntable excessively.
- Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.
- Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking
packages to touch the glass turntable.Put the package
on a microwave-safe dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least __6inchabove the glass
tumtable. Ifyou use the browning dish incorrectly,you
could break the glass turntable.
19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the
turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the tumtable to
break during use.
20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed containers
- for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption
Microwave Output
Rated Current
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity
120 V AC, 60 Hz
1,650 W
"1,200 W
13.8A
20314" x 15%"x 191/4"
16_/8" x 109/32" x 161%6"
1.6 Cu. Ft.
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove your Kenmora microwave oven and all
packing matedals from the shipping carton.
2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at
least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and
rear sides for proper ventilation.
3. Place the tumtable roller rest in the circle on the
oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the
top of the turntable miler rest.
NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven
upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
See-Through Door Easy-Clean
Oven Cavity
Safety Interlock System
CONTROL PANEL
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Use and Care Guide
1 GlassTumtable Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest
Turntable
Roller Rest
Oven Control
Panel
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t. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. QUICK TOUCH. These pads allow you to cook
most of your favorite foods without having to
select cooking times and power levels.
3. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting
method for froze n meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs
or 4.0 kgs.
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter
cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.
5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
7. STOP/CLEAR, Touch this pad to stop the oven or
clear entries and to turn Child Lock on or off.
8. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food
automatically.
9. AUTO COOK.Touch this pad to select programming
food items.
10. POWER. Touch this pad to set cooking power
1'1.ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute to g9 minute 59 seconds.
12. START. Touch this pad to start all entdes (except the
Quick Touch Cook, Auto Cook and Add Minute
function which start automatically)
13. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware
before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass
• Glasstreated for use in high-intensityheat
includesutilitydishes,breaddishes, pie plates,coke
plates,liquid measuringcups,casseroles,and bowls
withoutmetallictrim.
China
• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
metallic tdm con be used in your oven.
Plastic
• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not
touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.
• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of
the dish.
• Vent by turning back one comer of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.
• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
cooking. Use these with care because the
plastic may soften from the heat of the food.
Paper
• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic tdm or
design can be used in your oven.
• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any
paper product in the microwave oven.
When popping prepackaged popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not touch
the oven walls.
Fold each end of the bag in half toward
the center top of thebag.
Metal Utensil
• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.
• Metal utensils con cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electric current. Arcing con damage
your microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
• Do notuse metal-tdmmedor metal-banded
dinnerware,casseroledishes,etc.
Centura TM Tableware
• The Coming Company recommends that you
do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM
closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
• Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because
they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.You may
use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and
wings.
• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls
and door of the oven.
Wood
• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and
may split or crack when you use them in the
microwave oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
• "rightlyclosed cookwarecon explode.Be sure
toleave an openingfor steamto escapefrom
coveredcookware.
Brown Paper
• Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
• Always remove metal twist ties as they con become
hot and cause a fire.
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TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked
for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods
cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning
agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or
barbecue sauce.
COVERING
A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one comer folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
dudng cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper wil!
prevent the food from splattedng in the oven and help
retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed
paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.
CLEANING
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then dnse and wipe dry.
This should be done weekly or more often, if needed.
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 splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.
They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water
with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are
clean, dnse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use
cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish,
and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you
need to test frequently for doneness.
STANDING TIME
Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2
to 15 minutes after you remove itfrom the oven.
Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to
retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly
undercooked and they will finish cooking dudng stand-
ing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about
10 °F during standing time.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish-
es from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least I inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
• The Glass tumtable may be cleaned at the sink. Be
careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may
cause the turntable to break dudng use.
• 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 often with a mild detergent; then
dnse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR
to clear any entdes that might have been entered
accidentally while cleaning the panel.
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CLOCK
Example: To set the clock for 10:30.
Touch:
1.
.
NOTE: This is a 12 hour clock.
KITCHEN TIMER
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer, You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To set 3 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
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Time counting down.
CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel
when you are cleaning it, or to prevent children
from using the oven when you do not want them
to.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
1
Display Shows:
Time of day
Touch and hold until L
appears in the display.
(approximately 4 seconds)
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
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Display Shows:
Touch and
hold until
time of day Time of day
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
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QUICK TOUCH COOKING
Use this function to cook food without entering a
cook time or power. Refer to the Quick Touch
Cook Table below for more information.
Example: To cook a 3.5oz. bag of microwave
popcorn.
Touch:
Display Shows:
le
Once
2. The oven will start
automatically.
Time counting down.
3. At the end of cooking [ ]
time, 4 short tones End
will sound.
Example: To cook 1 potato
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Once / ]
2. The oven willstart Time countingdown.
automatically.
3. At the end of cooking I Er_ d
time, 4 short tones
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will sound.
QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE
CATEGORY TOUCH SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS
1 time 1 ea (8 oz.) • 8-10 oz. per potato.
Potato 2 times 2 ea (16 oz.) • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel.
3 times 3 ea (24 oz.) • Pierce potato several times with fork.
4 times 4 ea (32 oz.) • After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
• Place rice and twice as much liquid in a 2-quart microwavable dish
1 time 1 cup • Cover with plastic wrap.
Rice 2 times 2 cups
• After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• Follow package instructions.
1 time 3.5 oz.
Popcorn 2 times 3.0 oz. i • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels,
• Heat only 1 package at a time.
1 time 1 cup • Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on
Fresh 2 times 2 cups the vegetables.
Vegetable 3 times 3 cups • Place the appropriately-sized microwave container.
4 times 4 cups • Cover with plastic wrap and went.
1 time 1 cup • Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water.
Frozen 2 times 2 cups • Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container.
Vegetable 3 times 3 cups
4 times 4 cups oCover with plastic wrap and vent.
Frozen 1time 10 oz. Remove from outer display package.
Entree 2 times 21 oz. If not in microwave-safe container, place on plate cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
1 time 1 cup • Remove from cans.
Canned 2 times 2 cups • Place in an appropriately-sized glass bowl.
Vegetable 3 times 3 cups
4 times 4 cups •Cover the bowl with saran wrap and vent.
1 time 4 oz.
Fish / 2 times 8 oz. • Place fish/seafood in an appropriately-sized microwave container.
Seafood 3 times 16 oz. • Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
4 times 32 oz.
Beverage 1 time 1 cup • 240ml per cup.
2 times 2 cups • Use mug or microwave-safe cup.
• Stir after reheating.
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AUTO COOK
Use this function to cook food without entering a
cook time or power. Refer to the "Auto Cook Table"
below for more information.
Example: To cook 4 Slices of bacon.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. auto cook Once Rc - /
,
"lime counting down
The Oven will Start Automatically.
ADD MINUTE
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking at
100% power without the need to touch START.
Example: To cook for 1 minute.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. _me of day.
[ l2. minb_ Once J: 0 O
]]me counting down
with power 100%
NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1
minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.
AUTO COOK TABLE
CODE
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Rc -2
Rc -3
CATEGORY
Bacon
Frozen
Roll/Muffin
Fresh
Roll/Muffin
Chicken
Pieces
Hot Cereal
DIRECTION
Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results.
(Use dinner plate lined with paper towels ifrack is not available).
Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entedng
quantity.)
Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entedng
quantity.)
Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized
microwaveable container, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
Prepare as directed on package and cook.
Stir and allow standing time before eating.
Use only instant hot cereal.
AMOUNT
2 to 6 slices
1 to 6 pieces
(2-3 oz. each)
I to 6 pieces
(2-3 oz. each)
0.5 to 2 Ibs.
1 to 6 servings
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AUTO REHEAT
This feature allows you to reheat precooked morn-
temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels. This feature has 4
categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.
See follow table for more information.
Example : To reheat 3 cups of casserole.
Touch: Display Shows:
]]me of day.
2. autoreheat Four]]mes RF -
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Time counting down.
AUTO REHEAT TABLE
Cate-
Code Direction Amount
gory
1 Pizza Place foods to be heated 1-3 slices
on a dish.
Place foods to be heated
Dinner on dinner plate or similar Approx.
10 oz.
2 plate dish. Cover with plastic 15 oz.
wrap.
Place foods to be heated
3 Soup/ in an appropriately sized
Sauce microwave container. 1-4 cops
Cover with plastic wrap.
Casse- Place foods to be heated
4 role in an appropriately sized 1-4 cups
microwave container.
Cover with plastic wrap.
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AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best
defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recommended
for the food you are defrosting.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost
includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds
you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get
best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels
are provided.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
*Available weight is 0.1-6.0 Ibs.
Example: To defrost 1,2 Ibs of ground beef.
Touch: Display Shows:
auto defrost Once dEF - /
Enlm Ib_
2. and
to enter the weight
,
"rimecounting down
NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep dudng
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.
OPERATING TIPS
• For pest results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its odginal dosed paper or plastic pack-
age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam
and juice close to the foods, which can cause the
outer surface of the foods to cook.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave
roasting rack to catch ddppings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Category Food to be Defrosted
dEF- I
MEAT
dEF-2
POULTRY
dEF- 3
FISH
Beef
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,
Pot roast, Rib mast, Rump roast,
Chuck mast, Hamburger patty
Lamb
Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast
Pork
Chops ( 1/2 inch thick). Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled mast, Sausage
Veal
Cutlets (1 Ibs, 1/2 inch thick)
Poultry
Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up, Beasts
(boneless)
Cornish Hens
Whole
Turkey
Beast
! Steaks/Chops
Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak
Lamb chops (1 inch thick)
Pork chops (112 inch thick)
Veal cutlets (1 Ibs, 1/2 inch thick)
Fish
Fillets, Whole Steaks
Shellfish
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,
Scallops
TIMED COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. For best results, thee are 10 power
level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).
Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table" on
page 15 for more information.
NOTE: Ifyou do not selecta power level,the oven
willautomaticallycook at HIGH (100%) power.
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds
at 80% power.
Touch:
Display Shows:
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cooktime
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power
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_me counlJng down.
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best results, some recipes coil for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 2 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. cook time
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the
table below for suggestions:
Microwave Power Level Table
Power
Use
Level
• Soiling water•
10 • Making candy,
(High) • Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
• Whole poultry.
9 • Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
8 • Reheating sandwiches.
• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
7 • Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.
• Cooking veal.
6 • Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings & custard.
5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
4 • Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
3 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.
2 • Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.
1 • Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
• Softening butter & cream cheese.
0 •Standing time.
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WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.
COOKING TIPS
Meat
1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be
prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if
desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook-
ing.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rock or
microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.
3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below).
Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the
shorter time for small cots of meats. For thicker
chops, use the longer time.
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking
time.
5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil a1_er
cooking. The standing time is very important as it
completes the cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked before eating.
Meat Cooking Table
Microwave Cooking Time
Meat Power Per Pound
BEEF
Standing/Rolled Rib
- Medium
- Well-done
Ground Beef (to
brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
- 2 patties
- 4 patties
PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
- 4 slices
- 6 slices
8
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
9V2to 11% minutes
11V2to 14 minutes
6% to 9V2minutes
2% to4% minutes
3V2to 5% minutes
121/2to 16V2minutes
21/2to 3_/2minutes
3% to 4V2minutes
NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow
for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cot, and compo-
sition of the food.
Poultry
1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if
desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove
giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightlywith vegetable oil
unless the poultry is self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting
rack or a microwave-preof plate and placed on the
turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the
cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a
tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony
parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these
areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking before carving. The standing time is very
important, as it completes the cooking process.
7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating.
Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices
run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with
a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with
a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that
the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.
Poultry Cooking Table
Poultry
CHICKEN
Whole
Breast (boned)
Portions
Microwave Cooking Time
Power Per Pound
8 11to 15 minutes
8 10 to 14 minutes
8 11to 17 minutes
TURKEY
Whole 8 11to 15 minutes
NOTES:
• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for
difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and
composition of the food.
• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed
bird should be used when calculating the cooking
time.
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COOKING TIPS (continued)
Fish
1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.
2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the
fish if desired.
5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving.
6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Fresh Fish Cooking Table
Microwave Cooking Time Standing
Fish Power Per Pound Butter Time
Fish Fillets HIGH 4_/2to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 2 to 3 minutes
Whole Mackerel, HIGH 4_/2to 8 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes
Cleaned and Prepared
HIGH ! 5_h to 9 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared
Salmon Steaks HIGH 51/2to 8 minutes Add15 to 3O ml (1to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3to4minutas
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Questions and Answers
Operation
Question Answer
Why is the oven light not on during There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
cooking? Have you:
• Set a cooking time?
• Touched START?
Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven
exhaust vent? has been designed to vent this steam.
Will the microwave oven be damaged if it Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
operates empty?
Does microwave energy pass through the No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity,
viewing screen in the door?. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not
let microwave energy pass through.
Why does a tone sound when a pad on The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.
the control panel is touched?
Can my microwave oven be damaged if Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
food is cooked for too long? to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire,
and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near
the oven whUe you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged into the wall The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily
outlet for the first Ume, and it does not work become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
properly.What could be wrong? plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet
and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.
Why do I see light reflection around the This light is from the oven light which is located between the
outer case? oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various sounds I hear when The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
the microwave oven is operating? microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the
magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical
switch.The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.
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Questions and Answers (continued)
Food
Question Answer
What is wrong when baked foods have a A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking
hard, dry, brown spot? or reheating time.
Why do eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?
Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be vaded
for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refdgerator
temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for microwave
cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcam that is made
for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to
pop leftover kernels.
Why do baked apples sometimes burst The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to
dudng cooking? allow for expansion of the intedor of the apple dudng cooking. As in
conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
dudng the cooking process.
Why do baked potatoes sometimes If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
burn during cooking? recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.
CAUTION: Do not overcook.
Why is a standing time recommended Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few
after microwave cooking time is over? minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The
amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.
Why is additional time required for As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
cooking food stored in the refrigerator? total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a
refrigerator than for food at room temperature.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
if the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
Problem Possible Causes
Oven does not start • Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the door closed?
• Is the cooking time set?
Arcing or Sparking • Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the oven empty?
Incorrect time of day • Have you tried to reset the time of day?
Unevenly Cooked Foods • Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Overcooked Foods • Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Undercooked Foods • Are you using approved cookware?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are the ventilation ports clear?
Improper Defrosting • Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to
part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or televi-
sion.
• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on dif-
ferent branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or "IV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cation to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility
of the user to correct such interference.
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