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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use and Care Guide
HORNO DE MICROONDAS
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Models/Modelos 721.66022 €-aO
721.66029_
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
P/NO.: 3828W5A8251 www.sears.com
WARRANTY ......................................................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure
To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3
Grounding Instructions........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions.............................. 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-8
Specifications...................................................... 5
Installation........................................................... 5
Parts And Accessories ........................................ 6
Control Panel ...................................................... 6
Cookware Guide ................................................. 7
Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 8
Cleaning .............................................................. 8
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 9-15
Clock ................................................................... 9
Kitchen Timer ...................................................... 9
Child Lock ........................................................... 9
Add Minute ........................................................ 10
Timed Cooking .................................................. 10
Multi-Stage Cooking .......................................... 11
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 11
Quick Touch Cooking ......................................... 12
Quick Touch Cooking Table ............................... 12
Auto Defrost ...................................................... 13
Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 13
Cooking Tips ................................................ 14-15
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 16-t8
Questions And Answers .............................. 16-17
Before Calling For Service ................................ 18
Master Protection Agreements ......................... 39
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 to
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 if microwave is used for other
than private household purposes.
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 rights 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
propedy 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 grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is propedy installed and grounded.
WARNING a=
If you use the grounding plug improperly, 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 properly 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 grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The extension cord does not drape over a
countertop or tabletop, where itcan be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
• The electdcal cord is dry and not pinched or
crushed in any way.
NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below willtell you howto use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.
WARNIN G - Toreducethe.skofbumselectricshock,fire,injuryto persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
1. 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 specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found onpage 3.
4. Do not tamper with the built- in safety switches on the
oven deed The oven has severalbuilt-in,safetyswitchesto
make sure the power isoffwhen thedoorisopen.
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 is dropped or damaged, have itthoroughly
checked by a qualifiedservicetachnidan before usingit
again.
7. To avoid a fire hazard:
a) Do not severely overcook foods, Itcan causea fire 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 if lightning strikes the power lines,
it may cause the oven to turn ON.
e) Do not use wire twist-ties inthe oven. Be sure to
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, orfood inthe
cavity when not in use.
8. If afire should start:
a) Keep the oven door closed,
b) Tum the oven off,
c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the 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 in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
1t. To avoid electric shock:
a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect_tonlyto
a properlygroundedoutlet.(See the Grounding
instructions on page 3.)
b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is notworkingproperly, or if it has
beendamaged or dropped.
c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
e) Thisapplianceshouldbe se_ced onlybyqualified
servicepersonnel.
12. Liquidssuchaswater, coffee,ortea are able tobe
overheatedbeyond the boilingpoint withoutappearingto
be boiling due to surface tensionofthe liquid. Visible
bubblingor boilingwhen the containerisremovedfrom
the microwave oven isnot alwayspresent.Thiscould
resultinvery hot liquidssuddenlyboilingoverWhen the
containerisdisturbedor whena spoonorotherutensilis
insertedintothe liquid. To reduce the riskof injuryto
persons;
1) Do notoverheatthe liquid.
2) Stirthe liquidboth before and halfwaythroughheatingit.
3) Use extremecare when insertinga spoonor other
utensilintothe container onceheatinghas begun.
4) Do not use straight-sidedcontainerswithnarrow
necks.
5) After heating, allowthe container to stand inthe
microwaveoven for a shorttimebefore removingthe
container.
13. Keepthe glasstrayand the turntablerollerrestinthe
ovenwhen you are cooking.
14. Do not usetheoven outdoors.Do not storetheoven
outdoors.Donotusethis productnear water.
- for example, near a kitchen sink,ina wetbasement,
neara swimmingpool, orsimilarlocation.
15. Do notcover orblockany openingsinthe oven.
16. Do notrunthe microwave ovenempty.
17. Do notlet the card hang overthe edge of a tableor
counter.
18. Do not heat glassturntableexcessively.
- Donotcook bacondirectlyonthe glasstumtable.
- Do not allowthe greyfilm onspecialmicrowavecooking
packagestotouchthe glasstumtable.Putthe package
ona microwave-safe dish.
- Keep a browningdishat least_h6inchabovethe glass
tumtable.Ifyouuse the browningdishincorrectly,you
couldbreak the glassturntable.
19. Be carefulnottochiporscratchtheedges ofthe
tumtable,Chipsor scratchesmay cause the turntableto
breakdudnguse.
20. Some producesuchaswholeeggsand sealed containers
-for example, dosed glassjarsare able toexplodeand
shouldnotbe heated inthisoven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1,400 W
Microwave Output "1,000 W
Rated Current 12.5 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 19W16" x 111/4"x 16314"
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 141/16" x 8UV' x 13%"
Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.0 Cu. Ft.
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all
packing materials 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.
NOTE: Do not install your microwave oven over a
range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliances.
This oven is not designed for Built-in use.
3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the
oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the
top of the turntable roller 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 Intedock System
Oven Control
-- - Panel
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Use and Care Guide
1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest
Turntable
Roller Rest
CONTROL PANEL
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1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. QUICK TOUCH. This pad allows you to cook most of
your favorite foods without having to select cooking
times and power levels
3. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
4. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
5. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter
cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.
6. TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time,
7. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or
clear entries.
8. ADD MINUTE, Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds.
9. START. Touch this pad to star_ all entries (except the
Quick Touch, Auto Defrost, Auto Cook and Add Minute
function which start automatically) and to turn Child
Lock on or off.
10. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.
11. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting
method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs
or 4.0 kgs.
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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
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls
without metallic trim.
China
• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
metallic trim can 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 trim or
design can be used in your oven.
• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any
paper product in the microwave oven.
Metal Utensil
• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.
• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
your microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
• Do notuse metal-trimmedor metal-banded
dinnerware,casserole dishes,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 fi'om 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
• "13ghtlyclosed cookware can explode. Be sure
to leave an opening for steam to escape from
covered cookware.
Brown Paper
• Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
• Always remove metal twist ties as they can 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 plasUc
wrap with one comer folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
dudng cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will
prevent the food from splattering 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 rinse 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 turotable 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, rinse 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 IN OVEN
Depending on density, food often needs to stand from
2 to 15 minutes either in or outside of oven after
cooking power shuts off. Outside of oven, you usually
need to cover food during standing time to retain heat.
Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked
and they will finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during
standing time.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poult_ legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooklng.
Always keep foil at least 1 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 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.
• 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
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.
CLOCK
Example: To set the clock for 10:30.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. stop
clear
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3.1030
4. ,_ START "i
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12:00 J
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10:gD J
NOTE: This is a 12 hour dock.
KITCHEN TIMER
Yourmicrowaveoven con be used as a kitchen
timer. You con set up to 99 minutes,99 seconds.
Example: To set 3 minutes.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1 kit_tien 0
• t_m_r
2.300
3.
3:00 1
3:00 ]
time counting down.
CHILD LOCK
You con use this safety feature to lock the control
panel so that children cannot use the oven when
you do not want them to and when you are
cleaning the oven.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
1
stop 0
clear
(33me of day will display.)
2 START T°uchand J ]
i_ hold until "L" L
appears in
the display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch: Display Shows:
_,_ Touch and hold
1. f START until "L"
i_ disappears
from the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
_me of day.
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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 2 minutes.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. stop Time of day.
clear
2. minuteadci Twice Time counting down
.... and power 100
NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1
minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.
TIMED COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. For best results, there are 10 power
level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).
Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table" on
page 11 for more information.
NOTE: Ifyou do not select a 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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3. po_er
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4.
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers dudng different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 3 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. t_._
2. 3 0 0 I 3:oo I
to set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.
3. _, P-HI
4. 8 tosetan80%
...... cook power for P -80
the first stage.
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s. 7 0 0 7"0o
to set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.
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8. to set an 50% P-H0
....... cook power for
the second
stage.
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10. When the first stage isover, you will hear two
short tones as the oven beginsthe second
cook stage.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide vadety of foods. Refer to the
table below for suggestions:
Microwave Power Level Table
Power Use
Level
• Boiling water,
10 • Making candy.
(High) • Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
• Whole poultry.
9 • Reheating dca, 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 mast, sidoin 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.
NOTE: You may program standing time as the final
stage in multi-stage cooking.
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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:
1. popcorn 3. 5
2. The oven willstart
automatically.
Time counting down.
3. At the end of cooking
time, 2 short tones and I End
1 long tone will sound.
Example: To cook 1 potato
Touch: Display Shows:
1. potato i
2, The oven will start
automatically.
Time counting down.
3. At the end of cooking
time, 2 short tones and E n d
1 long tone will sound.
QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE
CATEGORY TOUCH SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS
Beverage 1 time 1 cup • 240ml per cup.
2 times 2 cups • Use mug or microwave-safe cup.
• Stir after reheating.
Potato 1 time 1 ea (8 oz.) • 8-10 oz. per 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.
Popcorn 1 time 3.5 oz. • Follow package instructions.
2 times 3.0 oz. • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
• Heat only 1 package at a time.
Pizza 1 time 1 slice • Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving.
2 times 2 slices • Place pizza onto a sheet of non-recycled paper towel directly
3 times 3 slices on the tumtable.
Food Plate 1 time 1 serving • Arrange the food on a microwave-safe plate.
2 times 2 servings • Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
Frozen 1 time 10 oz. • Remove from outer display package.
Entree • If not in microwave-safe container, place on plate cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
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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 aremdefrosting.
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:
;III;L, ]
1. =_ dE F t
defi_t
::!_!!!i:_
2, and 1.2
to enter the weight
.
Time counting down.
4. At the end of the I
defrost time, two short End
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tones and one long
tone will sound.
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 best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed 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 drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Category Food to be Defrosted
Beef
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tendedoin steak,
Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,
dEF I Chuck roast, Hamburger patty
Lamb
MEAT Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast
Pork
Chops ( 1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs,
Sparedbs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage
Veal
Cutlets (1 lb., 1/2 inch thick)
Poultry
dEF 2 Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up, Breasts
(boneless)
POULTRY Cornish Hens
Whole
Turkey
Breast
Fish
dEF 9 Fillets, Whole Steaks
Shellfish
FISH Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shdmp,
Scallops
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WARNING: 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.
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
cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack 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 cuts 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 after
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
Power Per Pound
8 8 to 10 minutes
8 9 to 11 minutes
HIGH(100%) 51/2to81/2minutes
Meat
BEEF
Standieg/Rolled Rib
- Medium
- Well-done
Ground Beef (to
brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
- 2 patties HIGH(100%) 2 to 4 minutes
- 4 patties HIGH(100%) 3 to 5 minutes
PORK
Loin, Leg 8 12 to 16 minutes
Bacon
- 4 slices HIGH(100%) 2 to 3 minutes
- 6 slices HIGH(100%) 3 to 4 minutes
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, cut, 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 lightly with vegetable oil
unless the poultry is self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting
rack or a microwave-proof 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 food over helps to cook these areas
evenly.
6. Remove from oven,wrap in foil,and let stand for
5 -10 minutes before carving.The standing time isvery
important, since 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 10 to 14 minutes
8 9 to 13 minutes
8 10 to 16 minutes
TURKEY
Whole 8 10 to 14 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 to 7 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 2 to 3 minutes
Whole Mackerel, HIGH 4 to 7 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes
HIGH 5 to 8 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes
Cleaned and Prepared
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared
Salmon Steaks HIGH 5 to 7 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3 to 4 minutes
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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 while you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged into the wall The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporadly
outlet for the first time, and it might not become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
work properly. What is 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 vadous 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 overceoking. 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?
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied
for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking dudng standing time.
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
during 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 propedy, contact the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center by calling 1-800-
4-MY-HOME_ Sears Parts & Repair 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 operating while empty?
Unevenly Cooked Foods • Are you using approved caokware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn over or stir the food while itwas 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?
Improper Defrosting • Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn over 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 stdct 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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