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Table of
Contents
Warranty ........................................................... 2
Sears Service .................................................. 3
Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .............................................. 7
How your microwave oven works ................... 7
Radio interference .......................................... 7
For the best cooking results ........................... 7
Testing your microwave oven ......................... 7
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 8
Operating safety precautions .......................... 8
Electrical connection ...................................... 8
Microwave oven features ............................... 9
Control panel features ................................... 10
Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 12
Audible Signals ............................................. 12
Interrupting Cooking ...................................... 12
Clock ............................................................. 12
Child Lock ..................................................... 12
Timer ............................................................. 13
Cooktop Light ................................................ 13
Time Defrost ................................................. 13
Exhaust Fan .................................................. 13
Add Minute .................................................... 14
Timed Cooking .............................................. 14
Multi-stage Cooking ...................................... 14
Microwave Power Levels .............................. 15
Auto Defrost .................................................. 16
Operating Tips .............................................. 16
Auto defrost table .......................................... 17
Auto defrost table (Cont.) .............................. 18
Defrosting tips .............................................. 19
Using Quick Touch ........................................ 20
Auto Cook ..................................................... 21
Cooking guide for Auto Cook ........................ 21
Auto Reheat .................................................. 22
Cooking guide for Auto Reheat ..................... 22
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 23
Caring for the filters ................................ 24-25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ...25-26
Microwave Cooking Tips ......................... 27~28
Questions and Answers ................................ 29
Troubleshooting ....................................... 30~31
Service ............................................. Back cover
MicrowaveHood
Combination
Warranty
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will
repair it free of charge.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE
MAGNETRON
For five years from the date of purchase, ifthe
magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood
Combination fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to
Microwave Hood Combinations which are used for
private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY
SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME _
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.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME _
(1-800-469-4663)
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete model
number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number
label/plate at the upper side of cavity front in your
Microwave oven. Also, record the other information
shown below.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Sears Service
Master Protection Agreements
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repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
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You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online,
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6655.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U,S,A, call
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow immediately instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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 using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - are able to explode and
should not be heated in the microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in the
microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Themicrowaveovenshouldbe servicedonlyby • Donotstoreanythingdirectlyon topofthe
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized
servicecompanyforexamination,repair,or
adjustment.
•Seedoorsurfacecleaninginstructionsinthe"Caring
forYour MicrowaveOven"section.
•To reducetheriskoffirein theovencavity:
- Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhenpaper,plastic,orother
combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewiretwist-tiesfrom paperor plasticbags
beforeplacingbagsinoven.
- If materialsinsidetheovenignite,keepovendoor
closed,turnovenoff,anddisconnectthepower
cord, orshut offpoweratthefuseor circuitbreaker
panel.
- Donotusethecavityforstoragepurposes.Donot
leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfoodin
the cavitywhennotin use.
•Suitableforuseabovebothgasand electriccooking
equipment.
• Intendedto beusedaboverangeswithmaximum
widthof36 inches(91cm).
•CleanVentilatingHoodsFrequently-Greaseshould
notbe allowedtoaccumulateon hoodor filter.
•Whenflamingfoods underthe hood,turnthe fanon.
• Usecarewhencleaningthevent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such aslye-basedoven
cleaners,maydamagethefilter.
•Oversizedfoodsoroversizedmetalutensilsshould
notbe insertedin themicrowaveovenastheymay
createa fireor riskofelectricshock.
• Donotcleanwithmetalscouringpads.Piecescan
burn offthepad andtouchelectricalpartsinvolvinga
riskof electricshock.
microwaveovenwhenthe microwaveovenis in
operation.
• Donotcoveror blockanyopeningson the
microwaveoven.
• Donotstorethis microwaveovenoutdoors.Donot
usethemicrowaveovennearwater- forexample,
neara kitchensink,in awet basement,neara
swimmingpool,or similarlocation.
• Donotimmersecordor plugin water.
•Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.
• Donotletcordhangoveredgeof tableor counter.
• Donotmountovera sink.
• Donotcover racksor anyotherpartoftheovenwith
metalfoil.Thiswillcauseoverheatingoftheoven.
•Liquids such as water, coffee,ortea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not always present. This could result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or
other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce
the risk of injuryto persons;
1) Do notoverheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfwaythrough
heating it.
3) Donot use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
4) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks,
(b) Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces,
(c)
(d)
Do not operate the oven ifit is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
Electrical
requirements
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Do not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you
use your oven.
How your microwave oven works
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It
causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks
the food.
Microwaves are likeTV waves, radio waves, or lightwaves. You
cannot see them, butyou can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The
microwaves move intothe oven wherethey contact food as it
turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed bythe food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics
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without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not
absorb the energy.
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio,TV, or similar equipment. Whenthere is
interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Moving the receiverawayfrom the microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branchcircuits.
For the best cooking results
• Always cook food for theshortest cooking time recommended. Checkto see how the food is cooking. If
needed,touch Add Minute while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Using
add minute"section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfwaythrough the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
• Ifyou do not have a cover for a dish, usewax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic
wrap. Rememberto turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Testing your microwave oven
I To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Cook at 100% powerfor 1 minute. When the time is up,the water should be heated.
Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or coolevare before using.To test a dish for safe use, put itinto the oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute.If the dish gets hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine,some ceramicdinnerware, etc.)absorb microwave energy, becoming too hotto
handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed formicrowave usecould damage
the oven, as could containerswith hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining,staples, metallicglaze or trim).
Operating safety precautions
• Never lean on the door or allow a child toswing on itwhen the door is open.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heatcontainers, but the heat from the food can make the
container hot.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in theoven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit,herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when itis empty. Product lifemay be shortened. If you practiceprogramming
the oven, put a container ofwater inthe oven. It is normalfor the oven door to lookwavy after theoven has
been running fora while.
• Do not try to melt paraffinwax in the oven. Paraffinwax will not melt in a microwave oven because itallows
microwavesto pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely.The
turntable can rotate in either direction. Makesure theturntable iscorrect-side up in theoven. Handle your
turntable with care when removing itfrom the oven to avoid possiblybreaking it. If your turntable cracks or
breaks,contact your dealer for a replacement.
•When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must beat least3/16 inch above theturntable.
Follow thedirections suppliedwith the browningdish.
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup inwhole eggs may cause them to burst,
and possiblydamage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. Inrare cases, poached eggs have
been known to explode. Cover poached eggs andallow a standing time of one minute beforecutting into
them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquidsheated in certain
containers (especiallycontainers shaped likecylinders) may become overheated.The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or after heatingor when adding ingredients (coffee granules,tea bags, etc.).This can
harmthe oven.
• Microwaves maynot reach the centerof a roast.The heatspreads tothe center from the outer, cooked
areasjust as in regular oven cooking. This isone of the reasons for letting some foods (forexample, roastsor
bakedpotatoes) standfor awhile aftercooking,or for stirringsome foods during the cooking time.
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensilsare not suitable and it isdifficult to maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. Atthe end ofthe recommended cooking time, potatoesshould be slightly firm
because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoesstand for 5
minutes.They will finish cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
I If your electric power line or outletvoltage isloss than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Your microwave oven isdesigned to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive
as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of the oven's basic features:
1.Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
Guide Label
3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent G rille)
4. Vent Grille
5. Turntable. The turntable turns food as itcooks
for more even cooking. It must be in the oven
during operation for best cooking results.
6. Cooktop Light
7. Grease Filters. See "Caring for the filters"
section.
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
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1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. Shaft
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable in place.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.
The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily.
All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command
and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see
"Using your microwave oven" section.
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indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.
2. Popcorn. Touch this pad to pop one of 2 bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
power.
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3.Potato.Touchthispadtocookupto4potatoes
withoutenteringacooktimeorpower.
4.Pizza.Touchthispadtoreheatoneorseveral
slicesofpizzawithoutenteringacooktimeor
power.
5.FrozenEntree.Touchthispadtocooka10-to
20-ounce(284to567g)frozenentreewithout
enteringacooktimeorpower.
6.AutoCook.Touchthispadtocook
microwavablefoodswithoutenteringacook
timeorpower.
7.TimeDefrost.Touchthispadtosetadefrost
time.
8.NumberPads.Touchnumberpadstoenter
cookingtimes,cookpowers,quantities,weights,
orfoodcategories.
9.AutoDefrost.Touchthispadfollowedby
numberpadstothawfrozenmeatbyweight.
10.AutoReheat.Touchthispadtoreheat
microwavablefoodswithoutenteringacook
timeorpower.
11.Timer.Touchthispadtosetthekitchentimer.
12.Addminute.Touchthispadtocookfor
1minuteat100%cookpower,ortoaddextra
minutesatthesetcookpowertoyourcooking
cycle.
13.CookTime.Touchthispadfollowedby
numberpadstosetacookingtime.
14.Power.Touchthispadafterthecooktimehas
beenset,followedbyaNumberPadtosetthe
amountofmicrowaveenergyreleasedtocook
thefood.Thehigherthenumber,thehigherthe
microwavepoweror"cookingspeed."
15.START.Touchthispadtostartafunction.
Ifyouopenthedooraftertheovenbeginsto
cook,retouchSTART.
16.STOP/Clear.Touchthispadtoerasean
incorrectcommand,cancelaprogramduring
cooking,ortocleartheDisplay.
17.Clock.Touchthispadtoenterthecorrecttime
ofday.
18.Fan(_). Touchthispadtoturnthefan
on or
off.
19. Light (O""). Touch this pad to turn the light on
high, night or off.
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,
you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/Clear
and re-enter the instructions.
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Using Your Microwave
Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating
each function. Please read these instructions
carefully.
AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Audible signals are available to guide you when
setting and using your oven:
•A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad.
•Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer
countdown.
• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
CLOCK
When your microwave oven isfirst plugged in or
after a powerfailure, the Displaywill show "ENTER
TIME OF DAY". If a time of day is not set, ":" will
show on the Displayuntil you touch "Clock".
Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).
Touch: Display Shows:
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• Ifyou enter in an incorrect time and touch "Clock",
you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time.
• Ifyou touch STOP/Clear while setting the clock, the
Display will show the last time of day set or ":"
if no time of day has been set.
INTERRUPTING COOKING
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan
stops, but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch
START.
If you do not want to continue cooking,
open the door and touch STOP/Clear.
CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel
when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children
cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
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Time of day.
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Touch and hold until
"L" appears in the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch: Display Shows:
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Time of day.
Touch and hold until
"L" disappears in the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
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TIMER COOKTOP LIGHT
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:
. ° ('t
• LI
2. 3 0
3. []_
'%, I:l jY
• LILI
• LILI
Time counting down.
The pad on the bottom right of the control panel
controls the cooktop light.
Example: To set the Lamp for HIGH.
Touch:
=
once for HIGH light
twice for NIGHT light
Display Shows:
To turn off, touch pad one
or two times depending on
light setting.
EXHAUST FAN
The pad on the bottom center of the control panel
controls the 2-speed exhaust fan.
Example: To set the exhaust fan speed
Touch:
Display Shows:
=
Hi%hll.o'_lOff
Once for HIGH
Twice for Low
=
Highll owlOff
Turn off fan when desired
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop
below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH
setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the FAN pad will not turn the fan
off. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during
microwave cooking.
TIME DEFROST
Using TIME DEFROST can defrost for a selected
length of time.
Example: To set TIME DEFROST for 2 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
=
_efro_
\, °j/
2. 2 0 0 c-_.'_.,_.,"tn
=
Time counting down.
At the end of the Time defrost four tones will sound.
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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.
E×ample: To cook for 2 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Time of day.
9 Twice Time counting
down and COOK.
NOTE: Each time 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 (100%) power.
Refer to the "Microwave Power Levels Table" on
page 15 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven
will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds
at 80% power.
Touch: Display Shows:
= . I'_
• t_l
.
_q._,
3. P-,Sf
4. S
5. Time counting down
and COOK.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best results, some recipes call 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.
E×amp_e: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch: Display Shows:
+ t?
, " U
to set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.
3 * nt%
• UU
3.
4. iS
to set an 80% cook
power for the first stage.
.
" U
e. 7 0 0
to set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.
/ • uu
.
o
to set a 50 Yocook power
forthe second stage.
F,T'_'_'*',_. Time counting down
%%+,!_J and COOK.
10. When the first stage is over, you wilI hear two
short tones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes callfor differentcook
powers,The lowerthe cook power, the slower the
cooking, Each numberfrom 1to 9 stands for a
differentpercentage of full cookpower.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used,
Italso tells you when to use each cook power. Follow
recipeor food package instructionsifavailable,
NOTE: Refer to a reliablecookbook for cooking times
basedon the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave
oven.
COOK Power NAME
100% of full power High
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power Medium-High
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power Medium
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power Medium-Low,
Defrost
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power Low
WHEN TO USE IT
• Quickheating manyconvenience foodsand
foods with high water content, such as soups and
beverages,
• Cookingtender cuts of meat,ground meat,
• Heatingcreamsoups
• Heatingrice,pasta, orcasseroles
• Cookingand heatingfoods that need a
Cook Powerlower than high (forexample,
whole fish and meat loaf)or when food is
cooking too fast
• Reheatingasingle servingof food
• Cookingrequiringspecialcare,such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
• Finishingcookingcasseroles
• Cookingham,whole poultry,and pot roasts
• Simmeringstews
• Meltingchocolate
• Heatingpastries
• Manuallydefrosting foods,such as bread,fish,
meats, poultry,and precooked foods
• Softeningbutter,cheese, and icecream
• Keepingfoodwarm
• Takingchillout of fruit
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, youcan also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen
Timer by entering "0"forthe Cook Power, The oven will count down the cooking time you set without
cooking.
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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:
,
dEFI
2. ] n ,
u. I
, 1 and 2
to enter the weight
,,,£
4. Time counting down.
NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
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
package (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.
This table shows you food type selections and the
weights you can set for each type. For best
results, loosen or remove covering on food.
FOOD TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU
Auto Defrost CAN SET
(tenths of a pound)
Meat 1 .1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Poultry 2 .1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Fish 3 .1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Weight conversion table
You are probably usedto food weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for
example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in
order to enter foodweight in Auto Defrost, you must
specify poundsand tenths of a pound.
Ifthe weight on thefood package is in fractions of a
pound, you can use the followingtable to convert the
weight to decimals.
Equivalent Weight
OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT
1.6 .10
3.2 .20
4.0 .25
4.8 .30
6.4 .40
8.0 .50
9.6 .60
11.2 .70
12.0 .75
12.8 .80
14.4 .90
16.0 1.00
One-Quarter Pound
One-Half Pound
Three-Quarters Pound
One Pound
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Meat setting
FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF
Ground Beef,
Bulk
Ground Beef,
Patties
Round Steak
Tenderloin
Steak
Stew Beef
Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast
Rib Roast
Rolled Rump
Roast
LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
Chops
(1 inchthick)
PORK
Chops
(1/2inchthick)
Hot Dogs
Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs
Sausage,
Links
Sausage,
Bulk
Loin Roast,
Boneless
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Removethawedportionswith fork.
Turnover.Returnremainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Removethawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainderto oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Removethawed portions with fork.
Return remainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate and rearrange.
Removethawedportionswith fork.
Turnover.Returnremainderto oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Meat of irregularshape and large,fattycuts
of meatshould havethe narrowor fattyareas
shieldedwithfoil atthe beginningof a defrost
sequence.
Donot defrostless than1/4lb.
Freeze indoughnut shape.
Donot defrostless than2 oz. patties.
Depresscenter when freezing.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placein a microwavable baking dish.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placein a microwavable baking dish.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placein a microwavable baking dish.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)
Poultry setting
FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
(up to6 Ibs)
Cu#up
POULTRY
Turn over (finishdefrosting breast-
side down). Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place chicken breast-sideup on a
microwavable roast rack. Finishdefrosting by
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partiallydefrosted.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersingin coldwater.
CORNISH
HENS
Whole POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place ona microwavableroastingrack.
aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersingin coldwater.
TURKEY
Breast POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place ona microwavableroastingrack.
(up to6 Ibs) aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersingin coldwater.
Fish setting
FOOD SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets FISH
Steaks
Whole
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops
FISH
AT BEEP
Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.
Separate and rearrange.
FISH Turn over.
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let
foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
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DEFROSTING TIPS
•When using Auto Defrost,theweight to be entered
isthe netweight in poundsand tenths of pounds
(theweight ofthe food minus the container).
•Before starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-tieswhich often come with frozen
food bags, and replacethem with stringsor elastic
bands,
•Open containers such as cartons beforethey are
placed in theoven.
•Always slit or pierce plasticpouches or packaging.
•Iffood is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
•Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
•Bend plastic pouchesof foodto ensure even
defrosting.
•Always underestimate defrosting time, If defrosted
food isstill icy in the center, return itto the
microwave oven for more defrosting.
•The length of defrostingtime varies according to
how solidly the food isfrozen,
•The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost, Shallow packageswill defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
•As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces,
Separated pieces defrost more easily,
• Usesmall pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chickenwings, leg tips,fish tails, or
areas that start toget warm. Make sure thefoil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven.The
foil can damage theoven lining.
• For better results, letfood stand after defrosting.
(Formore information on standing time, see the
"Microwave CookingTips"section,)
•Turn over food during defrosting or standing time,
Breakapart and remove foodas required.
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Using Quick Touch
Your oven's menu has been preprogrammed to cook
food automatically Tellthe oven what you want
Then let you microwave oven cook your selections
POPCORN
Popcorn lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce
bagsof commercially packaged microwave
popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you
are using a microwave popcorn popper,follow
manufacturer'sinstructions.Toset your microwave
ovencorrectly, follow this chart:
Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.
Touch: Display Shows:
-7. 1_
u
once for 3.5 oz
twice for 3.0 oz
Time counting down and
COOK.
Whenthe cook time is over,
youwill hear four beeps and End will display.
PIZZA
Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza.
A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.
NOTE:
• Place on a low plate & paper towel
• Do not cover
Example: To reheat 2 slices of Pizza.
Touch: Display Shows:
_,,. jJ
once for 1 slice
twice for 2 slices
three times for 3 slices
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time isover,
you will hear four beepsand End will display.
FROZEN ENTREE
Frozen Entree letsyou cook 10 and20 ounce platesof
commercially packaged microwave frozen entree
without entering cooking times and power levels.
Remove trayfrom outer carton.
Do not remove film cover, but cut it tovent.
Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree.
Touch: Display Shows:
t_- u
once for 10 oz
twice for 20 oz
Time counting down and
COOK.
When thecook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
POTATO
ThePotatoletsyoucookpotatoeswithpresettimesand
cookpowers.Youcanchoosefrom1to4 potatoes.
NOTE:
•Cookingtimesarebasedonanaverage8ouncepotato.
•Beforebaking,piercepotatowithforkseveraltimes.
•Afterbaking,letstandfor5 minutes.
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.
Touch: Display Shows:
once for 1 potato
twice for 2 potatoes
three times for 3 potatoes
four times for 4 potatoes
Time counting down and
COOK
When thecook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
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AUTO COOK
Auto Cook provides four preset categories for
cooking.
Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. Rc-_
Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
Time
Fresh
1
vegetable
Frozen 2
vegetable
Rice 3
Casserole 4
Touch:
2. 2
Display Shows:
Time counting down and
COOK.
Enter quantity/servings.
Category Number of
cups
Fresh
1 - 4 cups
vegetable
Frozen 1 - 4 cups
vegetable
Rice 1 - 2 cups
Casserole 1 - 4 cups
When the cook time isover,
youwill hear four beepsand End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
CODE CATEGORY DIRECTIONS
FRESH
VEGETABLE
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
RICE
CASSEROLE
QUANTITY
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Add water according to the quantity.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 3 minutes.
* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 3 minutes.
* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
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AUTO REHEAT
Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for
reheating,
Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. rH-I
Choose food category.
Touch pad
Category Time
Dinner plate 1
Soup/sauce 2
Casserole 3
Roll/Muffin 4
Touch:
Display Shows:
2. 2
Timecountingdownand
COOK.
Enterquantity/servings.
Category Number of
cups/Items
Dinner plate 1-2servings
Soup/sauce 1-4 cups
Casserole 1-4 cups
Roll/Muffin 1-4 pieces
When thecook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display,
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT
CODE CATEGORY SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION
1 DINNER PLATE
SOUP/SAUCE
CASSEROLE
ROLL/MUFFIN
1serving (10 oz.)
2 servings (15 oz.)
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 piece (2 oz.)
2 pieces (4 oz.)
3 pieces (6 oz.)
4 pieces (8 oz.)
Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Place on paper towel.
Do not cover.
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Caring for Your Microwave Oven
To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should
maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructionscarefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy
water and a sponge or
softcloth,
Use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or a
mild detergent.Be sure
to keep the areas clean
where the door and
oven frame touch
when closed. Wipewell
with clean cloth,
Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the
resultof food particlesspattering during cooking, This
isnormal.
Forstubborn soil, boila cup ofwater in the oven for 2
to 3 minutes. Steam will
softenthe soil, To get rid
of odors insidethe oven,
boil a cup of water with
some lemonjuice or
vinegar in it,
To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in
mild,sudsy water; for
Glass turntable heavily soiledareas use
a mild cleanser and
scouring sponge, The
turntable and turntable
support are dishwasher
safe,
support
Forexterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft
age the control panel and the
ovensurfaces,
cloth with spray glass
cleaner, Apply the spray
glass cleaner tothe soft
cloth;do not spray
directlyon the oven,
NOTE:Abrasive
cleansers, steel wool
pads, gritty wash
cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can dam-
interiorand exterior
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CARING FOR THE FILTERS
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month,
NOTE: Ifyou microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the chacoal filter
(Part No. 2B72706D) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months.
Grease filters (Part No. 5230W1A012A): Charcoal filter (Part No. 2B72706D)"
1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the
side, Pull filters downward and push to the other
side, The filter will drop out,
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.
3. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
detergent, Scrub and swish to remove embedded
dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do
not clean filters with ammonia, corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, or place
them in a dishwasher. The filters will turn black or
could be damaged.
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter, Slide the filter
, LL straight out.
4. To replacegrease filters, slide filter in theframe slot
on one sideof the opening. Push filter upwardand
push tothe other side to lockinto place.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP
AND OVEN LIGHTS
5. Slide a new charcoal filter intoplace. The filter
should rest atthe angle shown,
6. Slide the bottom ofthe vent grille into place. Push
thetop until itsnaps into place, Replace the
mounting screws.
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power,
NOTE: Do notoperate the hoodwithout the grease
filters in place,
The cooktop light
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.
3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb
(Part No. 6912W3QO01A)available from Sears by
calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
The oven light
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power,
2. Remove thevent grille mounting screws.
3. Tipthe grille forward, then liftout to remove,
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Bulb holder
%
4. Lift up the bulb holder.
5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt
bulb (Part No. 6912W3Q001 A) available from
Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
6. Slide the top of the vent grille into place, Push the
bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws,
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Amount of food
• If you increase or decrease theamount of food
you prepare,the time ittakes to cook that food will
also change. For example, ifyou double a recipe,
add a little morethan half theoriginal cooking time.
Check fordoneness and, if necessary,add more
time in small increments,
Startingtemperature of food
•The lowerthe temperature of thefood being put
intothe microwave oven, the longer it takesto cook.
Food at roomtemperature will be re-heated more
quicklythan food at refrigeratortemperature,
Composition of food
•Food with a lot of fat and sugarwillbe heated
fasterthan food containinga lotofwater, Fat and
sugarwill also reach a highertemperature than
water in the cooking process,
•The more dense the food, the longer ittakes to
heat, "Very dense" food likemeat takes longerto
heat than lighter, moreporous food likesponge
cakes,
Sizeandshape
•Smaller pieces of food will cook fasterthan larger
pieces,Also, same shaped piecescook more
evenly than different-shaped pieces.
•With foods that have different thicknesses, the
thinner partswill cook faster than the thickerparts,
Place thethinner parts of chicken wingsand legsin
thecenter of thedish.
Stirring,turning foods
•Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quicklyto
thecenter of thedish and avoids overcooking atthe
outer edgesof the food,
Coveringfood
Cover food to:
• Reduce splattering
•Shorten cooking times
• Keep foodmoist
You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass
through, See "Gettingto KnowYour Microwave
Oven"for materials that microwaveswill pass
through. If you are using the Sensorfunction, be sure
tovent,
Releasingpressureinfoods
• Several foods (forexample: baked potatoes,
sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly
covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build up
under the membrane during cooking,causing the
foodto burst.To relievethe pressure and to prevent
bursting,pierce these foods beforecooking with a
fork,cocktail pick, or toothpick.
Usingstandingtime
• Always allow food to stand after cooking.
Standingtime after defrostingand cooking allows
the temperatureto evenly spread throughout the
food, improving the cooking results.
• The length of the standing time depends on how
much food you are cooking and how dense it is.
Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes
you to remove the foodfrom the ovenand take itto
the serving table, However, with larger,denser food,
the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes.
Arranging food
For best results, placefood evenly on the plate, You
can do this in several ways:
• Ifyou are cooking several items of the same
food, such as baked potatoes,place them in a ring
pattern for uniform cooking,
• When cooking foods of uneven shapes or
thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the
smaller or thinner area of the food towardsthe
center of thedish where it will be heated last,
• Layer thin slices of meat on topof each other,
• When you cook or reheatwhole fish, score the
skin - this preventscracking.
• Do not letfood or a container touch the top or sides
ofthe oven, This will prevent possible arcing,
Usingaluminumfoil
Metal containersshould not be usedin a microwave
oven. There are, however,some exceptions. Ifyou
have purchased foodwhich is prepackaged in an
aluminum foilcontainer, referto the instructionson
the package, When using aluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves
will only penetrate the topof the food. Ifyou use
aluminum containerswithout package instructions,
follow these guidelines:
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)
Using aluminum foil (cont.)
• Placethe container in a glass bowl and add some water so that itcovers the bottom of the container,not
morethan 1/4in, (.64cm) high,This ensures even heating ofthe container bottom.
• Always remove the lidto avoid damage to the oven,
• Use only undamagedcontainers,
• Do not use containers tallerthan 3/4in, (1,9cm).
• Container must be at least halffilled,
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4in, (,64cm) between the aluminum container and thewalls of
the oven and also between two aluminum containers.
• Always place the container on the turntable.
• Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts offood that may cook quickly, such aswing tips and leg
ends of poultry,
• Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheatingin
plastic,glass, china, or paper containers.
The time when food isready willvary depending upon thetype ofcontainer you use,
• Let food stand for2 to3 minutes after heatingso that heatis spread evenly throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in your microwaveoven
• Do not do canningof foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven,
• Do not usethe microwave ovento sterilize objects(baby bottles, etc.), It is difficultto keep the oven atthe
high temperature needed forsterilization,
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can Ioperate my microwave oven without the No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,you
turntable or turnthe turntable over to hold a large will get poorcookingresults, Dishesused in
dish? your oven must fit on the turntable,
Can I useeither metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
You can usealuminum foilfor shielding (use
small, flat pieces),small skewers,and shallow
foil trays (iftray is not tallerthan 3/4in,[1.9 cm]
deep and is filledwith foodto absorb microwave
energy), Never allow metal to touch walls or
door,
Is it normalfor the turntable toturn ineither direction? Yes. The turntable rotatesclockwise or counter-
clockwise, depending on the rotation of the
motorwhen thecooking cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears This appearance isnormal and does notaffect
wavy, Is this normal? the operation ofyour oven,
What are the humming noises that Ihear when my You may hearthe sound of the transformer
microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on,
Why does the dish become hot when Imicrowave As the food becomes hot itwill conduct the heat
food in it? Ithought that this should nothappen, to the dish, Be prepared to use hotpads to
remove foodafter cooking,
What does "standingtime"mean? "Standing time"means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow itto finish cooking,This
frees the oven for othercooking,
Why does steam come out of the air exhaustvent? Steam is normally producedduring cooking,The
microwaveoven has been designed tovent this
steam out thevents.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do Iget the best results? following manufacturer's guidelines,Do not use
regularpaper bags,
Donot repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcornin glass cookware.
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Troubleshooting
Mostcooking problems often are caused by littlethings you can findand fix withouttools of any kind. Checkthe
listsbelow and on the next page before callingfor assistance or service, Ifyou still need help,callSears Service
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothing works, • The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the
Electrical Requirements" section on page 6 and the "Electrical connection"
section on Page 8.)
• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
• The electric company has had a power failure,
The microwave oven will
not run,
•You areusing the oven asa timer.Touch STOP/Clear tocancel the Kitchen
Timer.
•The door is notfirmly closed and latched.
•You didnot touchSTART.
•You didnot followdirectionsexactly.
•An operationthat you set earlier isstill running. Touch STOP/Clear to cancel that
operation.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM CAUSE
Food is notcooked
enough.
• The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal, Your
electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low, Your electrician or service
technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low.
• The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
Check the chart on Page 15.
The display shows a time • The oven door isnot closed completely.
counting down but the oven •You have setthe controlsas a kitchentimer. Touch STOP/Clear to cancel the
is notcooking. KitchenTimer.
3O
TURNTABLE
PROBLEM CAUSE
The turntable will not turn.
• The turntable is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting
firmly on the center shaft.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove the turntable and restart the
oven. Ifthe support still does not move, call Sears Service at
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®,Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results.
TONES
PROBLEM CAUSE
You do nothear the • You havenot entered the correctcommand,
programming or end-oF
cycle tone,
DISPLAY MESSAGES
PROBLEM CAUSE
The display isflashing" :". • There has been a power interruption,Resetthe clock, (See the"Clock" section
on Page 12,)
If none of these itemsare causing your problem, callSears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
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lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,
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For the replacement parts, accessories and
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For Sears professional installation of home appliances
and items like garage door openers and water heaters.
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For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment,
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Sears Parts & Repair Center.
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1-888-SU-HOGAR SM
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