__ Owner's Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model No.
565. 68200
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CAUTION:
Before using this appliance, read
this manual and follow all safety rules
and Operating Instructions.
(Spanish Owner's Manual
can be found on page 29 - 41 .)
(El manual del propietario en espafiol se
encuentra en las paginas 29 - 41).
SAVV!5THESE 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: 565. 68200
Power Source: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 1480W, 12.9 Amps
Maximum Output: 1000W*
Oven Capacity: 1.0 cu. ft.
Turntable Diameter: 10-13/16" (275 mm)
Dimensions: 20-11/16" x 11-3/8'' x 16-1/2''
(w x h x d) (525 x 289 x 418 mm)
Weight: Approx. 34.5 Ibs. (15.5 kg)
*Acc-ording to IEC-705 test procedure
Specifications subject to ohange without notice.
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)
Serial 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 ..............
Turntable ................
Installation ...............
OPERATION
Basic Features
Control Panel and Features..
Setting Clock .............
Child Lock-Out ...........
Hold Warm ..............
Kitchen Timer .............
Time Cooking ............
Multistage Cooking ........
Special Features
Quick Touch Cooking .......
Automatic Defrost by Weight.
Quick-On Cooking ........
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Techniques ....... 18
Quick Touch Cooking ....... 19
Appetizers and Rice ....... 21
Meats, Poultry and Fish .... 22
Eggs .................... 24
Baked Goods and Desserts.. 25
8 MAINTENANCE
8 Cleaning ................ 26
9 Sears Service ............. 26
Troubleshooting ......... 27
ESPANOL (Spanish Instructions)
10 GARANTIA .............. 29
11 SEGURIDAD ............. 30
11 ENSAMBLE .............. 32
12 OPERAOION ............. 34
12 (Consulte la pa.gina 29 para encontrar
13 el indice detallado).
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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 _v_rl<manship, 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
uS'_r_for 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 9.
• 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 Quick Touch 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.
• .-I_ not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup bottles.
Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.
Do notdo 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:
• Read 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 properly 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
net 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 26.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
_kDANGER
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.
Properly polarized and
grounded outlet
Three-pronged
(grounding) plug
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 should 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
,_ 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 HI 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
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Remarks
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 ram) above the turntable.
incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follew manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove I_l. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most 9_ass jars are not heat resistant and may break,
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only, Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
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=.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent sp_ 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 wra_ 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
mela_-handle
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.
Met&l 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,
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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 microwaves 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
resulting in improved performance.
Door Interior light Control panel
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Product Damage Hazard
Uncleaned cavity cover will
cause fire, burn or sparking.
Clean your oven with wet towel.
Door release button
Safet_ interlock system
Shut_-ofl oven power if door is opened
during operation.
TURNTABLE
Press the button to open door.
When you open the door during cooking
process, the cooking stops but the program will
not be cancelled. 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
do'_'_t 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.
• Turntable hub should securely
locked in the receptacle. Never
place the turntable upside down.
• The turntable 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)
Roller rest
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.
3-
OPEN
.
Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or
.o_lQt 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 circuit. 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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(3)-
(6)-
(9)-
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(16)-
(12)
(19)-
(13)
(15)-
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QuickTouch
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DOOR RELEASE
Beep Sound
A beep tone sounds when a
keypad on the control panel is
touched to indicate a setting has
been entered.
(1) Display Window
Counts down cooking time in seconds.
Shows clock time when oven is not in
use.
(2) Indicators
STEP1/STEP2/STEP3 :
-(1) Cooking stage indicators
AUTO/DEFROST/PAUSE :
Cooking mode indicators
TIME/POWER/MOREl LESS I
SERVING/LBI oz :
(4) A flashing indicator prompts you to
-(5) enter desired cooking time, power
setting, food weight or number of
(7) servings.
-(8)
Quick Touch menu keypads
(page 14)
-(11) (3) FROZEN ENTREE
(4) ROLL/MUFFIN
(5) POPCORN
(6) FROZEN VEGETABLE
-(17) (7) PlZZASLICE
(8) POTATO
(9) FRESH VEGETABLE
(10) SOUP/BEVERAGE
(1 1) MORE/LESS
-(18) Add or reduce cooking time if
pressed when using the Quick
Touch keypad.
Auto menu keypads
-(14) (12)AUTO DEFROST (page 15)
(13) QUICK ON (page 17)
-(20) (14) POWER LEVEL (page 13)
(15) TIME (page 13)
(16) HOLD WARM (page 12)
(17) KITCHEN TIMER (page 12)
(18) NUMBER
(19) CLOCK (page 11 )
(20) START
(21) STOPICLEAR
Clears all previous setting if pressed
before cooking starts. During
cooking: touch once to stop oven;
twice to stop and clear all entries.
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SE'n'ING CLOCK
To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below.
Example: To set 3:15 :
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Step I Procedu re
Touch CLOCK.
1
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Touch 3, 1, 5 to enter time of
2 day.
Touch CLOCK.
3 The clock starts counting.
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Note: • if 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 numbers in the display reset to 0:00.
• Thisisa 12 hour clock.
• You can use the oven without setting clock.
CHILD LOCK-OUT
The oven has safety feature which prevents use by children. When this feature is
set, the oven can not be programmed to cook.
To set:
Step Procedu re
Touch CLOCK.
1
2
3
Touch 8 four times.
Touch START.
L appears and clock display
reappears.
Keypad
(_ x 4 times
Display
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Note: • If any key is touched except STOPICLEAR, CLOCK, E appears.
To correct, touch STOPICLEAR. Clock reappears in the display.
Dernb_n_ode setting: Touch 9 four times. L appears and clock reappears.
Cooking and other functions will not operate during demo mode.
Step
To canceh
Procedure
1
Touch CLOCK.
Touch 7 four times.
Touch START.
"Ldisappears and clock
display reappears.
2
Keypad l Display
(_ x 4 times
3-,
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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 STOPICLEAR is pressed. Touch HOLD WARM and then touch
START.
_eA_ casserole warm:
IStep I Procedure
I • IT°uch HOLDWARM.
I Clock display reappears.
2 Touch START.
Keypad
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Display
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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.
Exam _le: To set timer for 3 minutes:
Step Procedu re
Touch KITCHEN TIMER.
1
Touch 3, 0 and 0 to set
2 3 minutes.
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Touch START.
3 The timer starts counting and
beeps sound for 7 seconds at
the end.
Keypad Display
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Note:
• 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 STOPICLEAR while the display shows
remaining timer time.
• The indicator K {lashes when the display shows a cooking 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.
• Ifa 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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TIME COOKING
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time.
In addition to the HI (maximum) power level, you can select different microwave
power from 9 levels, 1 to 9 (I0-90% of HI power level).
To cook at power level 8 for 40 seconds:
Procedure
Touch TIME.
Step
1
2
3
4
5
Note:
Enter 40 seconds by touching
4 and 0.
Touch POWER LEVEL.
Touch 8 to select power level
8.
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ITouch START.
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• Cooking time can be set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
• When you cook on HI power, skip steps 3 and 4.
• Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on HI power.
• To check the power level during cooking, touch POWER LEVEL.
Manual Defrosting (Without using Auto Defrost feature) :
Use power level 3. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 1 Ib (450 g),
you may start on HI for 2 minutes, then reduce to the level 3.
Delay Start Cooking:
Use power level 0 for the first stage of multistage cooking. You can delay cooking
start time by up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
POWER LEVEL SEI-I'ING GUIDE
1 • Softening cream cheese, butter. 6 • Cooking scrambled eggs.
• Keeping casseroles warm. • Baking cakes.
2 *Softening chocolate. 7 .Cooking cheese dishes,
• clarifying butter.
• Heating breads, rolls, _ancakes,
tacos, tortillas, French toast,
3 • Completing the cooking cycle of 8 • Reheating precooked or prepared food
casseroles, stews, sauces, quickly.
• Manual defrosting. * Cooking fish.
4 •Cooking less tender cuts of meat in 9 * Reheating rice and pasta.
liquid or slow-cooking dishes.
• Completing the cooking cycle of
less tender roasts.
5 •Cooking custards and pasta. HI *Cooking poultry, vegetables, and most
• Cooking rump roast,ham,veal,lamb, casseroles. Boiling water.
"-_ • Preheating a browning dish.
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MULTISTAGE COOKING
• You can program up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each stage can be
programmed with a different power and time setting. To program 2-stage or 3-stage
cooking, repeat the Time Cooking steps 1 to 4 on page 13 and touch START.
The oven automatically proceeds to the end of cooking.
QUICK TOUCH COOKING
Quick Touch Cooking menu allow you to reheat or cook food automatically.
Simply touch the appropriate keypad 1 - 3 times to select desired menu and
touch START.
Exam
Step
1
2
3
31e: To reheat 2 servinqs of sol
Procedure
Touch
SOUP/BEVERAGE twice to
enter the number of servings.
Touch MORE/LESS once to
adjust longer cooking time.
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Touch START.
The time counts down in the
display.
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BEVERAGE
x 2 times
Display
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Quick Touch Cooking Serving sizes:
Touch menu pad
FROZEN ENTREE
ROLL/MUFFIN
POPCORN
FROZEN VEGETABLE
PIZZA SLICE
POT.AT_O
FRESH VEGETABLE
SOUP/BEVERAGE
once
6 oz
1 serving (4 oz)
3.5 oz
5 oz
1 slice (3 oz)
1 potato (6 oz)
4 oz
1 serving (8 oz)
Press keypad
twice
9oz
2 servings (8 oz)
3.0 oz
10 oz
2 slices (6 oz)
:2 potatoes (12 oz)
8 oz
2 servings (16 oz)
3 times
20 oz
3 servings (12 oz)
1.75 oz
16oz
3 slices (9 oz)
3 potatoes (18 oz)
12oz
3 servings (24 oz)
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MORE/LESS KEY
Proper food doneness varies with each individual. After a few Quick Touch
Cooking trials, you will learn which setting produces the best results for you.
By using this pad, you can adjust cooking time for a longer or shorter time,
Touch MOREILESS keypad before touching START.
• Touch keypad once: MORE cooking (longer cooking time: 8 - 25%)
• Touch keypad twice: LESS cooking (shorter cooking time: 8 - 25%)
• The oven automatically sets to medium doneness if no selection is made and/or by
to_hing keypad three times,
Note: Time depends on each food.
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AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically.
Exam )le: To defrost 1.2 Ib of chicken
1-2
3-4
5
6-7
8
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11 -12
13
14-15
Steep" Procedure
1 TouchAUTO DEFROST.
Enter the weight of food.
2 Weight must be programmed
in pounds and tenth of a
)ound.
Conversion Chart
Convert oz into tenths of a lb.
e.g. 1 lb. 4 oz., program,
1,2 Ibs.
Tenths of
Ounces a Pound
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Touch START,
3 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
-w_ile 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 11bif 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 Time 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 Tin.
10 - 15 mm.
20 - 40 Tin,
5 - 10 ram.
10 - 20 m_n.
5 - 10 Tin.
5 - 10 mm,
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 min.
3 - 5 min.
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- 1Omin.
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 min.
15 - 30 Tin.
Fish and Seafood
Crabmeat, Shrimp
Fish fillets
Fish whole
Steaks
Scallops
m
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 (HI-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 cooking for 2 minutes:
_tep Procedure Keypad
QUICK ON.
ITouch 2.
IThe display shows time
, Icounting down.
2, Touch_ Cooking time
t 0 30 seconds
1 -9 1 - 9 minutes
Note: This feature only cooks at highest power level (HI).
QUICK-ON REHEATING AND COOKING CHART
Display
n
U
I t-i i-tF/
_ LI LI
Reheating Amount Time
Meat
Chili, stews 2 cups (500 g) 3 - 4 Tin.
Special Notes
Place in microwave-safe dish.
Cover. Stir halfway through
cooking time.
Hamburgers, 1 serving
meat loaf slices. 2 servings
_/2- 1 Tin. Place on microwave-safe plate.
1 - 2 Tin. Cover with paper towel.
Turn over once.
Poultry
Chicken pieces
2
4
Chicken, turkey, 3- 5 oz
sliced (85 - 140 g)
_eafood
Shrimp, crab, or
scallops
in sauce, frozen
1 - 2 min.
2 - 3 min.
1 - 2 Tin.
61/2oz (185 g) 3- 5 Tin.
Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Cover with wax paper. If fried,
cover with paper towel.
Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Cover with wax paper.
Pierce pouch and place on
microwave-safe plate.
Flex pouch to mix halfway through
cooking time.
Cooked rice,
pasta
1 cup (250 mL) 1 - 2 Tin. Heat in microwave-safe casserole,
2 cups (500 mL) 2 - 3 Tin. covered with plastic wrap.
Canned 8oz (230 g)
vegetable 15 oz (425 g)
t - 2 rain. Use microwave-safe casserole,
2 - 3 min. covered. Stir once.
Cooking 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 Tin. Follow package directions.
pie filling mix Stir once.
Cereals Add 3/4cup (175 mL) of water.
Cre_ of wheat 1/4cup (50 mL) 1 - 2 Tin. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let
(regular) stand 1 minute.
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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
thic_qess, arrange the thick portion
near the outer edge of the dish.
Moisture, Sugar and Fat
Food high in moisture, sugar or fat
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 overcooking,
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.
Safe Food Temperatures
For your safety, the following
temperatures are recommended to
avoid potential food poisoning
problems.
160°F (71%): Meat, Fish, Eggs
165°F (74%): Reheating foods
170°F (77°C): Poultry (White Meat)
180°F (82%): Poultry (Dark Meat)
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QUICK TOUCH COOKING
COOKING TIPS
FROZEN ENTREE
• Follow package directions for
removing or venting cover, piercing
pouch, replacing foil, covering with
plastic wrap, etc.
• Frozen foods with special packaging
to "crisp" foods such as pizza,
french fries and pocket-type
sandwiches should be cooked
according to manufacturer's
directions.
• Place a microwave-safe plate
underneath if the package contains
a cheese sauce in the product
(macaroni and cheese, for example)
that could spill over during heating.
ROLL/MUFFIN
• Place on a paper plate or paper
towel.
• Roll/Muffin must be room or
refrigeration temperature.
• If frozen, defrost 30 - 40 seconds
per serving at power level 3 using
Manual defrosting.
POPCORN
• Bag should be at room temperature.
• Place only one bag in the oven at a
time.
• Do not use this feature, if popcorn
bag size is not 3.5 oz, 3.0 oz or
1.75 oz.
FROZEN VEGETABLE
• Follow package directions for adding
water, piercing pouch, cooking in
dish, venting package, etc.
t Frozen Vegetables in a pouch :
Remove frozen vegetables from
package and place them in a
microwave-safe casserole or dish.
PIZZA SLICE
• Place on a paper plate.
• Pizza must be room or refrigerated
temperature.
POTATO
• Pierce with fork.
Place on a paper towel.
Let stand 3 - 5 minutes after cooking.
• Arrange in a circular pattern with
heavier ends pointing toward the
outer edge of the turntable.
• Potatoes must be room temperature.
• Do not place potato in the center of
oven when cooking.
FRESH VEGETABLE
• Place in a bowl or dish.
Add 1 tablespoon water per serving.
Cover.
• Weight is given before peeling,
trimming, slicing, etc.
SOUP/BEVERAGE
• Liquid must be room or refrigeration
temperature.
• When cooking canned soups,
remove from can.
Add milk or water as directed on
can. Place in a microwave-safe dish.
Cover.
Qu_k_Touch Cooking/Reheating Guide
Item/Amoun Press keypad Special Notes
Lasagna FROZEN Follow package directions.
Macaroni and Cheese ENTREE
Hamburger buns, ROLL/ Place on paper plate or wrap in paper
hot dog rolls (4 - 12oz) MUFFIN towel.
1 - 3 servings
Doughnuts, Place on paper plate or towel.
swe_etrolls, muffins ROLL/
12 oz) MUFFIN
1 - 3 servings
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QUICK TOUCH COOKING (CONT.)
Quick Touch Cooking/Reheating Guide
Item/A mount Press keypad Special Notes
Popcorn
3.5 oz (100 g)
3.0 ez (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Carrots, Corn,
Cauliflower, Green
beans, Peas, Spinach,
or a mixture of these.
5, 10, 16 oz
Cooked pizza
1 - 3 slices (3 - 9 oz)
POPCORN
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
PIZZA
SLICE
CA UTION:
1) After popping, open bag carefully.
Popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
2) Do not reheat unpopped kemels or
reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an
oven fire.
3) Never use a brown paper bag for
popping corn.
Follow package directions for adding
water, piercing pouch, cooking in a dish,
venting package, etc.
Place on paper towel or paper plate or
leave in uncovered cardboard box,
points toward center.
CA UTION: Be careful when eating
pizza. The pizza surface and sauce can
be very hot.
Potatoes, Pierce skin. Place on a paper towel.
white, baking POTATO
1 - 3 potatoes
FRESH
VEGETABLE
Artichokes, Beans,
Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrots, Corn,
Cauliflower, Eggplant,
Mushrooms, Onion,
Okra, Peas, Spinach,
Squash, Zucchini,
or a mixture of these,
4,8, 120z
C_off_eeLTea(8 - 24 oz)
1 - 3 cups
SOUP/
BEVERAGE
Wash. Prepare and cut into slices,
cubes, wedges, or julienne strips.
Place in a bowl or dish.
Add 1 tablespoon water per serving.
Cover.
No cover. Stir after reheating.
Soup (8 - 24 oz) SOUP/ Cover. Stir after reheating.
1 - 3 servings BEVERAGE
SOUP/
BEVERAGE
Milk (8 - 24 oz)
1 - 3 cups
No cover. Stir after reheating.
For hot chocolate, etc.
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TIME 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 1. A higher
setting might cause separation or
drying.
Reheating Guide - Convenience Appetizers
Item
Meat spread
4oz(lt5g)
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
8
7
1
7
5
Cooking Time
1 - 11/2min.
1/2- 11/2min.
2 - 3 rain.
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- Rice
1 cup (250 mL) rice (Use 3-quart (3 L) microwave-safe casserole. Heat water 5 to 7 min.
to boil. Add rice, salt and butter or margarine. Cover tightly.Let stand 5 minutes.)
Item Water Power Cooking Time
Long grain 2 cups (500 mL) 3 20 - 25 rain.
-Sj_oL'tgrain 12/3cups (400 mL) 3 !2 _27 min.
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TIME COOKING - MEATS POULTRY 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
doneness. 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
Beef
4oz (115 g) each
Hamburgers,
refrigerated 2
"_- - 4
Hamburgers, frozen
2
4
Roasts, tender
1 Ib (450 g)
Power Cooking
Time
HI 2 - 4 min.
HI 4 - 6 min.
5
4 - 6 min.
7 - 9 min.
12 - 15 min.
Stand
Time
2 min.
2 min.
3 rain.
3 rain.
10 - 15 min.
I
Special Notes
Cook in a shallow dish.
Cover loosely with wax
I 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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Cooking Stand
Food Power Time Time
Beef
Meat loaf 11/2Ib
(680 g)
Pork
Chops, loin 1/2inch
I(t 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
t - 2 oz (30- 55 g)
each 2
4
Bacon, slices
2
4
15 - 20 min.
H! 3 - 5 rain.
HI 6 - 8 min.
HI 9-11 min.
5 12 - 15 rain.
HI 7 - 9 rain,
HI 1/2- 2 min.
HI 1 - 3 rain.
HI
HI
t 1/2- 2 min.
21/2- 4 min.
Lamb
Chops, shoulder
!/2 inch (1 cm) thick
1
2
I_oultry
Chickens, whole,
up to 4 Ib (t .8 kg)
1 Ib (450 g)
Cornish hens
1 Ib (450 g)
HI 2 - 4 min.
HI 4 - 6 min.
HI
HI
6 - g min.
5 - 8 min.
"Check with conventional meat thermometer.
5 min.
2 min.
3 min.
3 min.
10 - 15 min.
5 min.
1 min.
1 rain.
1 min.
1 min.
2 rain.
5 min.
10 min.
10 min.
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
OUgh cooki_
ore or pierce before
king.
I Cover with wax paper.
Turn over once.
Cook on bacon rack or
, line bottom of dish.
Place bacon on paper
towel. Cover loosely
I
with another paper
towel. Do not turn over
bacon.
I
Cover loosely with wax
I paper.
I
Place breast-side down
on a roasting rack in a
dish. Cover with plastic
wrap or wax paper. Turn
over halfway through
cooking. Stand tented
with foil. When cooked,
internal temperature
should be 180°F (82°C)
and juices should run
clear.
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Food
Poultry
Chicken pieces,
up to 2 Ib (900 g)
1 Ib (450 g)
Fish and Seafood
Fish fillets, 3/4Ib (340 g)
Fish steaks 2,
6 oz (170 g) each
Scallops 1 tb (450 g)
Shrimp, medium size,
shelled and cleaned,
1 Ib (450 g)
Whole fish,
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 rain.
Stand
Time
5 min.
3 min.
5 min.
3 rain.
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.
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 6 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 _1cup (250 mL) water for 4 eggs.
Hea_-at HI 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 5 according to
time in the chart. Let stand, covered,
1 minute before serving.
Eggs
1
2
3
Cooking Time
3/4- 1V2 min.
11/2- 21/2min.
21/4- 4 rain.
4 3V4 - 5 rain.
Eggs Cooking Time
1 3/4- 11/2min.
2 11/2- 3 min.
3 2 - 3V2 min.
4 3 - 5 min.
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TIME COOKING - BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS
Converting Recipes
When adapting quick bread recipes,
you will 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 il too much leavening is used
in biscuits or muffins. Since food rises
higher in the microwave oven, you will
not see a Joss in volume from the
reduction of soda or baking powder.
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/Reheating Guide
Item
French bread,
Frozen: 1 Ib (450 g)
Room temp.: I Ib (450 g)
Whole coffee cake,
Frozen: 10- 13 oz (280- 370 g)
Room temp.: 10 - 13 oz
(280 - 37O g)
Butter cake
2V4 cups (550 mL) batter
1st stage
2nd stage
Brownies
2 cups (500 mL) batter
Muffins, 1/4cup (50 mL) batter
each 2
6
I
Power I
-- I
I
8 I
8 I
t
I
8
8 '
I
I
5 I
HI I
I
5 I
I
7
7 I
Cooking
Time
1 - 2 min.
20 - 30 sec.
1 - 2 min.
1/2- 1 min.
Special Notes
Place on paper plate or
towel.
Place on paper plate or
towel. Let stand 5 - 10
minutes before serving.
Place on inverted pie plate.
5 - 7 rain.
1 - 2 rain.
Cover with wax paper.
8 - 11 min. Place on inverted pie plate.
1 - 11/2rain.
3 - 4 min.
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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.
SEARS 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.
"WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL"
"We Service What We Sell" is our
assurance to you that you can depend
on Sears for service because Sears
Service is nationwide.
Your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven
has added value when you consider that
Sears has a service unit near you,
staffed by Sears Trained
Technicians-professional technicians
specifically trained on Sears Kenmore
Microwave Ovens, having the pads,
tools and equipment to insure that we
meetour pledge to you-"We Service
What We Sell!"
TO FU RTHE R A DD TO THE VALUE OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN, BUY A
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are
designed, manufactured, and tested for
years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service
from time to time. A Sears Maintenance
Agreement is more than an extension of
the Warranty.
It prj_.._descomplete protection from
unexpected repair bills and undue
inconvenience. It assures you of
maximum efficiency from your
Microwave Oven.
Here's a comparative warranty and
Maintenance Agreement chart showing
you the benefits of a Sears Microwave
Oven Maintenance Agreement.
2 nd Yr.
Years of Ownership 1 st Yr. thru
Coverage th Yr.
Replacement of
defective parts other W MA
than magnetron
Replacement of W W
magnetron
Annual preventive
maintennance check MA MA
at your request
W - WARRANTY
MA- MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Contact your Sears salesperson or local
Sears Service Center today and
purchase a Sears Maintenance
Agreement.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each
problem. 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.
Light reflection around
the outer case.
Noise coming from the
turntable when the
oven is turned on.
How are the boil-overs
Lvoided.
Noise coming from the
oven when reducing
)ower.
Oven will not start.
Err appears in the
display window.
Arcing or sparking.
Unevenly cooked
foods.
CAUSE
• The microcomputer used in
the oven control may
temporarily become
scrambled and fail to
function as programmed.
• This light is fromthe oven
light located outside the
Dyen cavity.
• Noise occurs when the
turntable roller rest and
cavity bottom are dirty.
Small utensil is used.
When cooking at a power
other than HI, the oven
cycles (magnetron switches
on and off) to obtain the
lower power setting.
A clicking noise may be
heard when the magnetron
cycles. This is normal.
Electrical cord for oven is
not plugged in.
Door is open.
Wrong operation is set.
Wrong operation is set.
i aterials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
The oven is operated when
empty.
Food remains in the cavity
- or the cavity is not clean.
• 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.
REMEDY
• Unplug the oven from
the wall outlet and then
plug it back in.
i" Clean the turntable
roller rest and cavity
bottom.
,, Use a larger utensil
than usual for cooking.
Plug into the outlet.
Close the door and try
again.
Check instructions,
(pages 11-17)
• Touch STOP/CLEAR.
i Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 7)
Do not operate with
oven empty.
Clean cavity with wet
towel.
Use microwave-safe
cook'ware only. (page 7)
Completely defrost
food.
Use correct time/
cooking power level.
Turn or stir food.
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CAUSE REMEDYTROUBLE
Ove rcooked foods.
Undercooked foods.
Improper defrosting.
Oven light will not
glow.
Eggs sometimes pop.
Steam coming out of
the air exhaust vent.
- 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.
i• Cooking time/Cooking
power level is not suitable.
I• Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
Cooking time/Cooking
power leve_ is not suitable.
Food is not turned or
stirred.
• The light bulb has burned
out.
I
• START has not been
' touched.
I
I• The egg yolk may pop
because of steam build-up
inside the membrane.
• Steam is produced during
cooking. The microwave
oven has been made to
vent this steam.
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only, (page 7)
• Completely defrost
food.
• Checkto see that oven
ventilation ports are not
restricted.
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 7)
• 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.
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Owner's Manual
®
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model No. 565. 68200
For in-house major brand repair service
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1 -800-4-REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)
Para pedir servi¢io de reparacidn a
domicilio - 1 - 800 - 676 - 5811
Forthelocation of a SearsPartsand
RepairCenterin your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement or to inquire
about an existing Agreement
--Gall-9am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday
1-800-827-6655
When requesting service, always provide the
following information:
• Product Type • Serial Number
• Model Number • Problem Description
SEARS
America's Repair Specialists
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179, U.S.A.
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