Kenmore Elite 72180832500 User Manual MICROWAVE RANGE HOOD Manuals And Guides 1006672L

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Table of
Contents

Microwave Hood
Combination
Warranty

Warranty ...........................................................
Sears Service ..................................................

2
3

Microwave Oven Safety ..................................
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ..............................................

4
7

How your Kenmore Microwave Hood
Combination works .......................................
Radio interference ........................................

7
7

Testing your microwave oven .......................
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ..........
Operating safety precautions ........................
Electrical connection ....................................
Microwave oven features .............................

7
8
8
8
9

Installing glass tray .....................................
Installation instructions for glass tray ..........
Oven control panel ......................................
Using Your Microwave Oven .......................
How to use your new dial control ..................
Function Selections .......................................
Clock .............................................................
Kitchen Timer ................................................
Vent ...............................................................
Light ..............................................................
Add 30 second ..............................................
Manual cook ................................................

10
11
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
15

Manual cook in stages ................................
Cooking guide for power levels ...................
Options ........................................................
Soften & Melt ..............................................
Child Lock ...................................................
Favorites .....................................................

15
16
17
17
17
18

Using Sensor Cooking ..................................
Sensor operating instructions .......................
Sensor cook guide ........................................
Popcorn .........................................................
Cook ..............................................................
Reheat ..........................................................
Defrost ..........................................................

19
19
19
19
20
20
21

Weight conversion chart ...............................
Defrosting tips ...............................................
Defrost chart .................................................

21
21
22

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 24
Caring for the filters .......................................
25
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ......... 26
Microwave Cooking Tips ...............................
27
Questions and Answers ................................
29
Troubleshooting
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30
Service .............................................
Back cover

One Year LimitedWarranty
When installed,operatedand maintained according to all
instructionssupplied with the product,if this appliancefails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year
from the date of purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®to
arrange for free repair.
Five-yearLimited Warranty on the Magnetron
For five years from the date of purchase,if the magnetron in
this microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Searswill replacethe magnetron.Safety
regulations requirethe magnetronto be installed by Sears.
After the first year, the customer assumes any labor costs
associatedwith magnetron replacement.
If this appliance is used for other than privatefamily
purposes,this warranty appliesfor only 90 days from the date
of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and
bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product
installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed,
operated or maintained according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident,
abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of
detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimerof impliedwarranties; limitationof remedies
Customer'ssole and exclusiveremedy under thislimited
warrantyshall be product repair as provided herein Implied
warranties,includingwarrantiesofmerchantabilityor fitness
for a particular purpose, are limitedto oneyear orthe shortest
period allowedby law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental
or consequential
damages. Some states and provincesdo
not allow the exclusionor limitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages, or limitationson the duration of
impliedwarrantiesof merchantabilityor fitness,so these
exclusionsor limitations may not applyto you.
This warranty appliesonly while this applianceis used in the
United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may
also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Sears Service
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations
on making a smart purchase.
Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.
But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection
and expense.

Agreement

The Master Protection Agreement
what's included in the Agreement:

now and protect yourself

from unexpected

also helps extend the life of your new product.

hassle

Here's

5_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists
Unlimited
service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
"No-lemon"
guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months
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Product replacement if your covered product can not be fixed
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge
Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home
repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations
Rental reimbursement
if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

service.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality
parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism
you can count on to help prolong the life of
your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations
6655.

and exclusions

apply. For prices and additional

information

call 1-800-827-

Sears Installation Service
For Sears professiona/insta//ation
of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U.S.A. call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®

Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages
Always read and obey all safety messages.

in this manual and on your appliance.

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 do not follow these instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow these 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
following:
WARNING:

To reduce the risk of burns,

electrical shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions
microwave oven.
• Read and follow
"PRECAUTIONS
EXPOSURE TO
ENERGY" found

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

the specific
TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
in this section.

• Install or locate the microwave
with the provided

oven in
installation

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
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

including the

before using the

• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS"
found
at the end of this section.

accordance
instructions.

should be followed,

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The microwave oven should be serviced only
qualified service personnel. Call an author_ed
serv#e company for examination, repair or
a_ustment.
° See door surface cleaning instr_tions in the "Caring
for Your Mbrowave Oven" section.
° To reduce the r_skof fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook f@d. Carefully attend to the
microwave oven when paper, plastb or other
cembustible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
- Remwe wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fur or circuit breaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, oookJng _ensits or food in
the cavity when not in use.
• Suitable for use @ore both gas and electrb cooking
equipment.
• Intended to _ used above ranges with m_imum
width of 36 i_hes (91 cm),
° Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should
not be allow_ to accumulate on hood or flitch
° When cooking foo_ under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter,
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filten
° O'vers_ed foode or oversized metal utensils should
not be,inserted in the m#rov_ve oven as they may
create,a fire or risk of electrical sho_.
° Do not cle_ with metal scouring pads Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electri_i paJts invoMng a
risk of electrical shock

Do not store anything direct#j on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in
operation.

• Do not _ver or block any o_nings on the
microwave oven.
• Do not store this microwave oven outdoors, Do not
use the m#rowave oven near water, for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or similar location.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let card hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not mount over a sink
• Do not _ver racks or any other _rt of the oven with
metal fo& This will cause overheating of the oven.
• Liquids such as water, cdfee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the Hquid. VisiMe bubMing or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not a_ways 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 injury to persons.
1) Do not overheat the liquid,
2) Stir the liquid both before and halPway through
heating it,
3) Do not 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,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOS, URE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
(a) Do not attempt to _rate
this oven v,_ththe
door open since _n
- mr _era_n
c_n
resu_ in ha_ful ex_ure
to microwave
energy. It _ important not to defeat or tampor
;with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not p_ce any object between the oven
front face ar_ the door or allow soil or cleaner
rescue to a_muAte

on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is _maged.
It is
particularly important that the oven door dose
properly and _,at there is r# damage to _e:
(1) _r
(bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or I_ened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven shou_ not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except propedy qualified service
personnel

Electrical

requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. _ not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord_
Failure to follow these
instructions _n result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
20 amp fused e;ectrica; supply is
required. (A time=delay fuse is recommended.)
it is recommendeid that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

GROUNDING
* For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
_n the event of an el_trical
short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electrical
shock by providing an escape wire for the
e_ectric 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.

INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use an extension cord, If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician to install an outlet near the
microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
Contact a qualifi_
electrician to instil.
"i

WARNING:
;mproper use of the
grounding can result in a risk of electrical
shock.
Consult a quaiifi_
eiectrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understo_,
or
if doubt exists as to whether the microwave
oven is properly

grounded.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6

Thissectiondiscusses
the_nceptsbehindmicrowave
_oking. Italsoshowsyouthebasicsyouneedto knowto
operateyourmicrowave
ovenPleasereadthisinformation
beforeyouuseyouroven.

HOW YOUR KENMORE
COMBINATION WORKS

MICROWAVE

Microwave ener_ is not hot. It causes food to make
its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or
light waves. You cannot see them, but you can we
what they do.
A m_netron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. Re microwaves move into the oven

HOOD

The Microwave System features Sensor C_king
functions. A humidly" sensor in the oven cavity detects
mo_ture and humidi_j emitted from food as it heats.
The sensor adjusts cooking times to various _pes and
amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guess work
out d microwave cooking.

where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

For the best cooking

M,ag_tron

results

_k
food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is

e Ailways

cooking
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being
cooked about hal_ay through the cooking time
for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is
evenly cooked.
ii_
Metal floor

ii!
GA_s tray

i
Guide, _ay

The glass turntable d your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves _ss through most glass, paper and
plasti_ without heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so
food does not absorb the energy.

• ff you do, not have a _ver for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
• Always remove the cooking rack from the oven
when the rack is not in use.

Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interferen_
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.

• _vmg
oven.

the reviver away from the microwave

• P'l_ging the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and rece_er are
on different branch circuits.

• Adjuring the receMng antenna of the radio or
television.

Testing your microwave

oven

To test the oven put approximately 1 cup of cold
water in a glass container in the oven. Close the
door.

C_k at 100% _wer for 1 minute. When the time is
up, the water should be heated.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test din_ware
or cookware before using. To
test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a
cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for
one minute. If the dish _ts hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some _ramic dinnerware,
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to

handle and slowing cooking time. Cooking in metal
containers not designed for microwave use could
damage the oven, as could containers w_h hidden
metal (tv¢ist4ies, foil lining,staples, meta[Iic glue or
trim)

Operating safety precautions
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on
it when the door is open.
• Use hot p_s. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make
the container hot.
° DO not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven.
° Do not dry flowers, fnJR,herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do _ start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. If you practice
programming the oven, I_ a _ntainer of water in
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to Iook
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
• DO _ try"to meR paraffin w_ in the oven. Paraffin
vcaxwill not melt in a microwave oven because it
allows microwaves to pass through it.
° DO not operate the microwave oven unless the
gl_ turntable is securely in place and can move
freely. The turntable can move in either direction.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Hand_ your turntable with care when
removing itfrom the oven to avoid po_ibly
breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
° When you use a brownir_ dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the
turntable. Follow the directbns supplied with the
browning d_sh.
° Never cook or r_at

a whole _g

ins_e the

s_il, Steam buildup in whole, eg_ may cause
them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard-boiled eggs bdore heating. In rare
cases, p_ched eggs have _en known to
explode Cover poached eg_ and al_
a
standing time d one minute before cutting into
them
• For best r_Jlts, stir any liquid several times
during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
_rtain containers (especially containers shaped
like cylinders) may _come overheated. The liquid
may splash out with a Ioud noise during or after
heating or when adding ingredients (coffee
granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
° M_owaves may not reach the center of a roast.
The heat spreads to the center, from the outside,
c_ked are_ just as in regular oven cooking. This
is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potato.) stand for a
while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.
° DO not _
_ in the oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficu_ to maintain
appropriate deepfeying temperatures.
° DO not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightly firm because they will continue cooking
during s_anding time, After microwavi_;l, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish
c_king wNe standing.

Electrical connection

If your electric power line or outlet vol_ge i

Have a qualifie_ electricia_ ch_k you_ electric

]

less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer,

system.

]

Microwave oven features

Mo_i

and _riai

Number

_or

Handle

Plate

Vent Grille

Cooking

Window with

Rack
Cooking

Metal Shield

Guide

Door Safety
L_k System
Control
Glass turntray
Guide tray
Grease

Filter
_ktop/Countertop

Your microwave oven _ designed to make your
cooking exporier:_ as enjoyable an_dproductive
possible To get you up ar'# running quickly, the
foibwing is a list of the oven's bas_ features:
1. Metal Shieid_
Window. The shield prevents
m#rowaves from esc_ing. It is designed as a
_reen to allow you to view food _ Stcooks.
2. M_I
Gu_e

and Serial Number Plate & _king
Bbel

3. Charcoal Filter (behi_

panel

Light

6, Cooktop/Countertop
7. Grease Filter. _e

Light
'_aring

for _e filters" section.

8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this ponel to
perform al_ functions.
9. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
_king
in more t_n one container at the
same time. Remove _king
rack when you are
r._t using it.

Vent GHlle)

4. Vent Grille
5. Glass tu_ray
/ Guide tray. The g_a_ tray
moves food as _ cooks for more even _king.
It
must be in the oven during _ra_n
for best
_king
results.
NOTE: the Even Glide Plus system is c._pable of
ha_ling dishes up toi 12 X i5 ir_hes.

Installing glass tray
1. Glass tray
2. Rotating ring
2

3. Gu_e tray
4. ShaR
The glass tray moves in both direction and
turns to help cook fo_ more evenly. Do not
operate the microwave oven without the glass
tray in place.

Install:

1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavi_ bottom.
The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray _ttom

groove(see

figure 1,2)

2. Place the rotating ring on the guide troy,
(see figure 3)
3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised,
hollowed groove of the glass tray _ttom,
The rollers on the, rotating ring should fit inside
the glass troy bottom ridge.(see figure 4,5)

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 4

Figure, 5

Figure 3

Installation instructions for glass tray
To Install:
1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide
tray bottom groove. (see figure i, 2-1,2-2)
2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (see figure 3)
3, Place the glass tray on the rotating ring, Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised, hollowed
groove of the glass tray bottom. The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside the glass tray
_ttom ridge. (see figure 4-1,4-2)

Figure i

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2

(the back of guide tray)

Using Oblong dish
When using an oblong dish, don't forget to place it in the center of the guide tray, or p_r
performance will result.
An oblong dish which is smaller than 13 inches should be plac_ on the glass tray. A dish larger than
13 inches should be placed on the raised edge of the guide tray preventing it from touching the glass
tray.
Otherwise,

p_r

performance will result. (see figure 6)

Figure 5

Figure

7
11

Oven control panel
•

1+ D+play _n
shows the time of day
and Cook mode when the m_rowave
over+ is not it+use+ Dunng pr_ramming+
it d_plays fur_t+n menus for you to
choose from+ servin_ aM weights for
you to enter+ preparation instructions,
and cooking time/power settings for you
to select During a cooking cycle, it
_unts down the remaining time ar'_
prompts you to stir+ turn food, etc+, as
necessary.

2+Touch DIAL _ntrol. Use thisd_I to
se+_ oven functions,
s_h as q_r+_ies
offoodaM _oking times/powers.(See
page 13)

_imllUiU
_iUlll_

PRESSTO _F_

3+ MANUAL
COOK, To_h thispad for
rr_n_+ _ntroiof_k timeand povcer
level
(See pag_

....
++++
Co+++++++++

!5 and !6,)

4+ PO_ORN+
To_h this pad to pop
F'_rn
_th the sensor feature, The
oven's se_r
wi+l tell the oven P.,ow+rig
to cook d_nding
on the arnount of
hum_ity it detects from the _m+
(See page 19)
5+ADD 30 SECOND+ Touch this pad to
cook for 30 s_r_s
at 100% cook
power, or to add extra seco_s
set cook: power to your _king
(See page 14)

at the
cycle

6. START. Touch this pad to start a
function+ If you _n
the door after _e
over+ b_ins to _k,
retouch start.
7. STOP/CLEAR+ Touch this pad to st_;3
and _ncel any oven fu_bn.
8+CLOCK. To_h this pad to enter _e
time of day. (See page i3)
9. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set
the kitchen timer+(See page 14)
10. VENT. To_h this pad to disp_y _e
hood vent far+ speed settings+ (S_
page 14.)
11+ LIGHT+ Touch this pad to display the
vari_le light settings+ (S_ page 14+)

HOW TO USE YOUR
NEW DIAL CONTROL

Example: To set 8:00 PM, JUL 05, 2005

Display

Faster,, easier, better than ever beforeJust watch the, display screen and choose what
you want from the menus.

Touch the
Clock pad.

Shows:

S_ _e
by 1_g

o_ day
D_AL

Touch Stop/Clear
• To stop any microwave

function

Turn DIA, L control to:
• Select a function.
• Set cook time and
power.
• Set clocldKitchen

Set time of
day by
turning Dial
and press.

Timer

° Set vent fan sped
• Set the brightness

,_3_ I_1e o_ day
by Iw_r_
@AL

of Light
|

Press DIAL control

to:

JAN

2#O5
Sel

° Enter a selection.
• To start cooking.
3w

FUNCTION

SELECTIONS

Cook
• Potatoes
° Fresh Vegetabl_
° Canned Vegetables
° Frozen Vegetab,l_
° Microwave Pizza
° Frozen Entree
° R_e & Pasta
° Casserole
° Meat

jA_

4_,

Favorites
• Ed_ Menu

Defrost
• Ground Meat
° Poultry
• Fish
° Bread

PM
i

Turn dial to
select

8_ flrr_
by _air_

_5
Get

e! _2
DIAL

5 and press.

8:_

,JUL

° Cleaning
° Power'
• F_

Turn dial to
select
2005 and
press.

• Utensils
• Learning!Demo

2_5
8_

DIAL

° _roll Speed
° Power Save
° Remi_er

° Beverage

by iwnlr_

• Auto Nite Lite

Reheat
° Dinner Plate
° Soup & Sam
• Casserole
° Pizza Reheat

Turn dial to
select
JUL and

press.

, Eggs

° Fish & Seafood

Sel lin_ ef _y
1wni_
DIAL

S_n
& Mek
• Melt
• _ften

(Auto Night Light)
° Child Lock
• _un_
° Contrast

• Poultry

Turn dial to
select
PM and
press.

[]

_N._5
8e_

/
Selin_
by _ni_

mode

of @y
DIAL

8:_
JUL

PM
5

Get

KITCHEN

TIMER

Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer. You can set up to I00 minutes, 00 seconds.

Touch:

Display Shows:
MAIN

Example : To set K_chen Timer (3 minutes),

Touch the
LIGHT pad

Display Shows:

CooP,

Press
_

KffCHEN
TIMER pad.

,............................
Turn dial to
1'_'
enter time and
....
press to set.

Turn dial to
choose
brightness from
to Bright light
and pres&

3:00
Turr_

ADD 30 SECOND

off

This simpiified time saving pad lets you quickly set
and sta_ microwave cooking,
Example : To set for 2 minutes.

Touch:

I_',

Sta_.Press
to

NO_: To _ncel _e kitchen timer press the
KITCHEN TIMER pad, turn the dial and select "Turn
off', then press the dial to cancei.

VENT
The VENT removes steam and other vapors from
the cooking su_ace.

Display Shows:
Touch the
1,

MA_N

VENT pad,
Turn dial to
T_

choose fan speed
from S_w speed
to Fast speed
and press.

a op_..

NOTE: If the temperature ge_ too hot around the
microwave oven, _e fan in the vent h_d will aLtOmatically turn on at the low setting to cool the oven. It
may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this
_urs, You _n n_ turn t_ vent fan off.
14

Display Shows:
Touch ADD 30
SECOND pad
four (4) times,
The oven begins
cooking and
display shows
time counting
down.

NOTE: Each press of the ADD _ SECOND pad
will add 30 seconds of cooking time, up to 99
minutes.

MANUAL

COOK

MANUAL COOK in stages

Example : To cook food for 8 minutes 30
seconds at 70% power.

Display Shows:
Press MANUAL
COOK pad.

Example • To cook food for 3 minutes _ 100%
power (first stage), 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70%
power (s_ond
stage), i minute _ i0% power

Display Shows,:
Title

Press MANUAL
COO K pad,

A_ S_9e

......................
,
Turn the dial to
"
'
enter Time,
!_
Power of the

Turn dial to

/@/
enter Time_
........................
"
Power and
press.

Tif_le
POw_

8:3B
70_

first s_ge and
press,

Tin_

3:00

Power

A_fl _
Edit

......

Press Start.

M_L_ai Co_
Time

Turn diaato

8 ;30

:
A_ Stage and
............... press.

F_wet

lo_

5_tit

_'_
NOTE: Turn dial to sel_t

Edit to modi_ the se_ing

,"
_0'

Turn the dial to
':'

enter Time,
Power of 2_

st_e
2r_3

_n_

p¢w_

7:3_

7_,%

TOl;_I Ceo_ T_n_

11:30

and press.

Press Start,
%

i_t

3_J

100%

1i :30
_dit

NO_:

Turn dial to select Edit to modify the stages.

COOKING

GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS

The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to
choose the best power leve_ for the food you are cooking.
Below are Hsted aHthe power levels, examples of foods

POWER LEVEL

best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave
power you are using.

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

USE

10
(HIGH)

100%

• Boll water,

90%

• Reheat meat slices quickly.
• Saut_ onions, cele_ and green pepper

80%

• All reheating.
° Cook scrambled eggs.

70%

• Cook breads and cereal products.
° Cook chee_ dishes, veal.
• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

60%

° Cook pasta,

50%

• Cook meats, whole poultry.
° Cook custard

° Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
° Cook fresh fruits and vegetables
• Cook fish and poultry,
• Preheat browning dish.

• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,
sirloin roast.
4

40%

° Cook less tender cuts d meal
° Reheat frozen convenience foods.

30%

• Thawing meat, poultP/and seafood..
° Cooking small quantities of food.
• Finish cooking o_ero]e, stew and some sauce&

20%

• Soften butter and cream cheese.
• Heating small amounts of food.

10%

• Soften ice cream,
• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time,

CHILD LOCK
You can change the default values for Child Lock,
Sound, Contrast, Scroll Speed, and Power Save.
FUNCTION

REMARK

AUTO NIGHT LIGHT
CHILD LOCK

set auto night light time
child IockJunl_k

You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used
by children,
Example : To set the child lock.

Display Shows:

SOUND

beep _ntrol

COntRAST

adjust contrast to desired level

Turn dial to sel_t

adiust scroll sp_d to
desired _eveI

POWER SAVE
REMINDER

_lect display lamp"son/off
set remindertime

dia_ te _ele_,:[

Cook

SCROLL
SPEED

Pre_

Options
press,

and

Reheat
Soften & _lt

SOFTEN & MELT

The oven uses low power to melt or to soften foods.

Turn dial to

Op_to_e

@:_
select Child
.....................
Lock and press,

Example : To melt 2 sticks of butter,

Display
....
I

Turn dial to
I

&
MELT
and
select
SOFTEN
press.

Shows:

Press

diafl

I:o mr_le_!L

W Cook
Reheet
m _frost:

_'_
1

Favorites

Turn dial to
i

yeu

waa_

t_ ;_,_k

sel_t Yes and
press,

.....................
Turn dial to
i

select SOFTEN
and press.

m _fro_
B

_ft_

Pre_s

"-_-_

Turn dial to

& _It

diml

_ftea

I:o _,_lec_
& Melt

select BUTTER
and press.

.....
I:'

_
'

Turn dial to enter
the number of
sticks,,Turn dia_
to select START
and press,

P_ess & h_d START

W _lt

Example: To unlock child lock.
Press and hold START pad down for 3 seconds
unlock the controls.

m_ck_

Ge B_

FAVORITES lets you recall one cooking instruction
previously pFaced in memory and begin cooking
quickly,

Turn dial to
enter the time
and power.
Turn dial to

Example : To Ed_ Menu (reheat: a pi_e of piz_
for 3,0s_onds)

S_3t Tiil_le

P(}w_l

Tin'_B

and press,

Cen_lel_
Add Sla,3e

Display Shows:
Turn dial to
select
Favorites and

[] Cook
Reheat
[]

Fizz8

De#c_st

press.

P_w_r

I_%

C_mp/_
Add _e

Turn dial to
se_eet
Edit Menu and
press.

Cook
Re_'_at

Pizza

W Oe_
[]

Soften

Tirr_
Power

Meff

:
10_

Favor.s

[]

Opt_o_
Ad_ _&3e

Turn dial to
se{ect New item

Example : To recall memorized

and pres&

Display Shows:

Enter the Menu
(Turn dial to
select the
A_phabetand
press) and
press Name
Ok,

Power

Turn dial to
select
Favorites and
press,

B_Reheat
_frost

_4,

ABCO_FGHIJKL_
NOP©RSTU
VWXYZ
0123456789

Turn dial to
select
Memorized
Menu(Pizza)
and press,

Menu(Pizza)

Pl_ss

r_s_

_(# selec_

E_ C_k
Reho_t

Seften

& Me_t

B Favorites
• _dtt

Mer_

SENSOR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Sensor Cook:allows you to cook most of your favodte
foods without sele_ing cooking times and _wer
level& The display will indicate "Sensing" during the
initial sensing peril. The oven automatically
determines required cooking time for each food item_
When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of

Popcorn _etsyou pop popcorn withoutneeding to
program times and _wen
Example : To pop popcorn,

Touch"

Display Shows:
Touch the
Popcorn pad.

humidity coming from the food, it wiletell the oven how
much longer to heat. The display wil_show the
remaining heating time For best results for cooking by
Sensor, follow these recommendations.

J F 0_3r_1

1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperatu re.

Pr_ar_or_
8aek

2. Glass tray (TURNTABLE) and outside of container
should be dry to assure best cookJng resuRs

If you already
know how to
prepare food,
turn dJaJto
select S_ and
press. (See
'Preparation _
note below)

3. Foods should always be,covered with microwavable
plastic wrap, w_ed paper or a Iid.
4, Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR
key during the sensing time. When sensing time is
over, the oven beeps and the remaining cooking
time will appear in the display window.
At this time you can open the door to stir, turn or
rearrange the food.

SENSOR

Wait for tones that signa_the
end of cooking time.

m
P_e#_atien
Back

COOK GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
Sensor cooking result&
1. Nways use microwavable containers and cover them
with _idsor plastic wrap,
2, Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.

NOTE: Selec_ng 'Preparation' will provide helpful
hin_ preparing this type of food.

3. Match the amount to the size of the container,
Fill containers at least half ful_ for best results,
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container _d the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
fo_ in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into
steam cam mislead the sensor,

Using _k
lets you heat common microwave-prepared
foods without needing to program times and power.

Reheat lets you heat foods without needing to program
times and power.

Example : To cook po_toes.

Example : To reheat dinner plate,

Display Shows:
_

Turn dial to

Io sot_t

....

Turn dial to

W _he_t

select Cook
and press.

,@/

dal

Display Shows:

iO
[]

Softe_

and
press.
select
Reh_--t

& Me_

F_voHte_
[] Opt_ns

_'_
1_,

Turn dial to
'

selec_
Potat_s

_
Turn dial to
".............................
',, select Dinner

Ft_sh

and press,

Plate and
press.

8! C_n_
V@i_s
F_gz_
V@_s

T_fe_

"_
3_

',_-_

Turn dial to

[] Cook

Turn dial to
Re.at

i@'i
sel_t Wh ite
....
•...................and press.

select Start and
press

_eel

Fresh
V@t_s
Preparation
FfeZ_I

If you already
know how to
prepare food,
turn dial to
select Start and
press.

Wait for tones that signal the
end of cooking time.

tile_d_"

t (_ _t_rt

[] Cook
Pete_s
- White

Prepar_tto_
Go 8_

GO Ba_c_

Wait for tones that signal the
end of _oking time

WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
Your microwave oven is preset with four defrost
cate_ries. Using Defrost is the best way to defrost
frozen foods,
Example:

To defrost

1.2 Ibs. of ground

be_,

Display Shows:
_&_

Turn dial to

To enter food weight in DEFROST, you must
specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight
on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you
can use the following chart to convert the weight to
decimalls,

EQUIVALENT
OUNCE WEIGHT

NUMBER A_ER

,10

3,2

,20

4.0

,25

4.8

,30

6.4

,40

8.0

.50

DECIMAL

Cook
In

and
selectpress_
Defrost
.........

Soften & Me_

N Opt_ r_

'_"_

Turn dial to

EBCook

9.6

,60

11.2

,70

12,0

,75

12,8

,80

One-Qua_er

Pound

One- Half Pound

Three-Quarters Pound

setectM_
andGr°und
press
- Frsh

14,4

,90

16,0

1_00

One Pound

= Bt_sr_

[]

Soften & Meff

DEFROSTING TIPS
"_'_

Turn dial to

.Gt_r_

M_st

enter
weighttheand
press.
StaA
Pr_ar_tot_
Go B_

_T_

Turn dial to

[] Oefro_

I_'
...........

select Start and
press.

We_

1,2 |b=

Go B_

Wait for tones that signal the
end of cooking time.

Gt_d

Meat

8:12

• When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weight of the food minus the container.)
• U_ DEFROST only for raw food. DEFROST
gives best results when food to be thawed is a
minimum of O°F (taken directly from a true
freezer), if food has been stored in a refrigeratorfreezer that does not maintain a temperature of
5°F or below, always program a lower food weight
(for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking
the food.
° The shape of the package alters the defrosting
time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more
quickly than a deep block
• Separate pi_es as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more easily,
• You can use small pi_ee of aluminum foil to
shield foods Hke chicken wings, but the foil must
not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing,
which can damage the oven Hning.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if
they start to become warm.
• For better r_ults, a preset standing time is
included in the defrosting time_

DEFROST

CHART

Meat setting
FOOD

SETTING
_

AT BEEP
_

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
=

BEEF

Meat of irregular shape and iarge, fatty
cu_ of meat should have the narrow or
fa_¢ areas shielded with foil at the
beginning of a defros_ sequence,

Ground Beef,
Bulk

MEAT

Ground Beef,
Pa_ies

MEAT

Remove thawed portions w_h fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Do not defrost less than V4 Ib

Separate and rearrange,

Do not defrost patties weighing less
than two ounces each.

Freeze in doughnut shape.

Depress center when freezing.
Round Steak

MEAT

Turn over Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on the microwave safe plate,

Tenderloin
Steak

MEAT

Turn over, Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil

Place on the microwave safe plate,

Stew B_f

MEAT

Remove thawed portions w_h fork.
Separate remainder,
Return remainder to oven,

Place in a microwavable dish and put
on the microwave safe plate,

Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on the microwave safe plate.

Rib Roast

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminumfoil

Place on the microwave safe plate

Rolled Rump
Roast

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil

Ptace on the microwave safe plate,

Cubes for
Stew

MEAT

Remove thawed portions w_h fork,
Return remainder to oven,

Place on a microwavabie dish and put
on the microwave safe plate,

Chops
(1 inch thick)

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Place on the microwave safe plate.

Chops
(1/2inch thick)

MEAT

Separate and rearrange,

Piace on the microwave safe plate

Hot Dogs

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Place on the microwave safe plate.

Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs

MEAT

Turn over, Cover warm areas w_th
aluminum foil.

Place on the microwave safe plate,

Sausage,

MEAT

Separate and rearrange,

Place on the microwave safe plate,

Sausage,
Bulk

MEAT

Remove thawed portions w_h fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven

Place on the microwave safe plate.

Loin Roast,
Boneless

MEAT

Turn over,,Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on the microwave safe plate

LAMB,

PORK

Links

DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED)
Poultry setting
FOOD

SETTING

AT BEEP

SPECIAL INSTRUC_ONSi

CHICKEN
Whole

POULTRY

(up to 6 bs)

Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down), Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil_

Place chicken breast-side up. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water,
Remove giblets when chicken is partially
defrosted.

Cut-up

Separate pieces and rearrange,

Place in a microwavable dish.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Finch defrosting by immersing in cold
water.

Turn over, Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold
water,

CORNISH
HENS
Whole

POULTRY

TURKEY
Breast
(under 6 Ibs)

Place in a microwavable dish.
POULTRY

Turn over Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil,

Finch defrosting by immersing in cold
water,

Fish _ingl
FOOD

SETTING

AT BEEP

SPECIAL II_TRUCTIONS

FiSH
Fillets

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.

Place in a microvcavable dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Steaks

FISH

Separate and rearr_ge.

Place in a microwavable dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting,

Whole

FISH

Turn over.

Cover head and tail w_h foil; do not let foil
touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water,

SHELLFISH
Crabmeat

FISH

Break apart, Turn over.

Place in a microwavable dish,

Lobster _iIs

FISH

Turn over and rearrange,

Place in a microwavable dish,

Shrimp

FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable dish.

S_llops

FISH

Separate and rearr_ge,

Place in a microwavable dish,

NO_

: *Available weight is0.1 _6.0 Ibs (0.1_4.0 Kg).

Caring for Your Mi
To make sure your microwave oven looks _od and works well for a long time, you should
maintain it propedy. For proper care, please follow the_ instructions carefully.

For _te_

surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy
water and a sponge or
soft c]oth. Use, only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or a
mild detergent. Be sure
to

keep

i _

areas

c_e_

where _ door ar_
oven frame t_
when c_---sed.Wipe wel_
with clean cloth.
Over time, stains can
occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles
spattering during cooking. This is normal
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2
to 3 minutes. Steam will
soften the soil. To get rid
of odors inside the oven,
boil a cup of water with
some lemon juice or
vinegar in _t.

For exterior _rfaces

ar_ _rol
p_el: Use a so_
cloth with spray glass
cleaner. Apply the spray
glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray
directly on the oven.
NO_,: Abrasive

cleansers, steel wool
_s,
gritty wash
cloths, _
_W
towels, etc,, can
damage the control panel and the interior and exterior
oven surfaces.

To clean Gl_s tray, Rotating dng a_
G|a_ tray

Gu_e

tray, wash in mild, sudsy
water', for heavily soiled
areas use a mild
cleanser and scouting
sponge To clean Glass
tray, Rotating dng and
Guide tray are
dishwasher safe.

CARING FOR THE FILTERS
The grebe filters shouid be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month,
NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to reoirculate air, the chacoal filter
(Part No.5230W1A_3A)
_ 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,2B72705B):

CHARCOAL

FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should
be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter _nnot be cleaned. To
order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts
Department at your nearest Authorized Ser¢ice
Center,
1. D_n_
2. R_ove

power or unpeg microwave oven.
the two vent grille mounting screws,

1. Unplug micl'owave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove grease filtem, slide each filter to the
side. Pull filters downward and push to the other
side, The filter wi!l drop out.

3. Tip, the grille forward, then lift out to remove.
4. Remove old filter.

3, Soak grease filte_ in hot water and a mild
detergent. Scrub and swbh to remove embedded
dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dr:/. Do
not clean filters with ammonia, corrosive cleaning
agents such _ lye-based oven cleane_, or place
them in a d_hwasher. The filte_ will turn black or

5. Sl_e a new charcoal filter into place.
The fiber should rest at the angle shown.

_uld be damaged.

4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in the frame slot:
on one side d the opening Push filter upward and
push to the other side to lock into place.

6. Slide the bottom of the, vent grille into place.
Push the top until it snaps intoplace.
_lace
the mounting screws.
7_ Recor=_
power or plug in microvcave oven,

5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

REPLACING
The cooktop

THE COOKTOP

light

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power

AND OVEN LIGHTS
5. Remove bulb holder by pushing locking tab back
slightly to disengage tab from the bulb holder.

6. LiE up the bulb holder and slide out of
compartment,
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws,

3. IReplace bulb.
4. Reinstall bulb cover with mounting screws.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
7. Replace the bulb,

The oven light
8. Reinstall bulb holder - sWe bulb hoist

back into

compartment and press down firmly so locking tab
snaps into place.

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws,

3. Tip the grille forward, then upward and outward to
remove
4. Remove charcoal fi_er

9. Replace charcoal filter
10. Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the
bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws,
11. Pmugin microwave oven or reconned power.

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Amount of food

Releasing pressure in foods

• If you ir_rease or def..tease the amount of food
you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will
also _ange. For example, if you double a recipe,
add a I_le more than half the original cooking time,
Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more
time in small increments.

• Severa| foods (for example: baked potatoes,
_usages, egg yolks_ and some fruits) are tightly
covered by a skin or membrane° Steam can build up
under the membrane during cooking, causing the
food to burst. To relieve the pressure and to prevent
bursting, pierce these foods before cooking w_h a
fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.

Starting temperature of food
• _e lower th_ temperature of the food being put
into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook
Food at room temperature will be re-heated more
quickJy than food at refrigerator temperature.

Using s nding time
° Always al_
food to stand after cooking
Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows
the temperature to evenly spread throughout the
food, improvingthe cooking results

Composition of food
• Food
faster
sugar
water

with a _ of fat and _ar
will be heated
than food containing a lot of water. Fat and
will also reach a higher temperature than
in the cooking process

° "FL_ more der-_sethe food, the longer it takes to
heat. "Ve_ dense" food like meat takes longer to
hem than lighter, more porous food like sponge
cakes

• The ler_
of the stand_g time depen_ on how
much food you are c_king and how dense it is.
Sometimes _ can be as short as the time it takes
you to remove the food from the oven and take it to
the ser¢ing table. However, with larger, denser food,
the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes

Arranging food

Sizeand shape

For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You
_n do this in several ways:

, Srnal_ p_es of food will cook faster than larger
pieces Also, same-shard
pieces cook more
evenly than different-shaped pieces

° If y_ are cooking several items of the _
food, such as baked potatoes, pla_ them in a ring
pattern for uniform cooPJng.

° Wkh foods _at have different thickr_,.ses, the
thinner pa_ will cook faster than the thicker parts.
PIp
the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in
the center of the dish

° When _ng
foods of ur_ven shapes or
_|ckness, such as chicken breasts, pi_
the
smaller or thinner area of the food towards the
_nter of the dish 'where _ wil! be heated last.
° Layer thin sl_s

Stirring, turning foods
° _irring a_ turnir_ f_s
sprea_ heat quickly to
the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the
outer edges of the food

Covering food
Cover food to:
• Redu_ splattering
° SP_-ten cooking times
° Keep food moist
You can use any covering that le_ microwav_ pass
through. See "Getting to Know Your Microwave
Oven" for materials that microwaves will pass
through. If you are using the Sensor function, be sure
to vent

of _t

on top of each other,

• When you _k
or reheat whole fi_,
skin - this prevents cracking.

score the

• Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides
of the oven. This wilt prevent possible arcing.

Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven_ There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on
the pac_ge. When using aluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer bemuse micro"waves
will only penetrate the top of the food if you use
aluminum containers without package instructions,
follow these guidelines:

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)
Using aluminum

foil (cont.)

the rack

• Place the container in a glass bowl and add some
water so that it covers the bottom of the container,
not more than l/4 in. (_64 cm) high. This ensures
even heating of the container bottom.

* When popping _mmercially packaged popcorn,
Remove _e rack from the oven; Do not place the
bag of microwave _pcorn on the rack or under the
rack.

• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the
oven

° In the c_ of popping microwave popcorn with
rack, that can cau_ the fire or damage to your
microwave oven.

• Use only undamaged containers,
• Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 _).
• Container must _ at teast hail filled,
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4 in.
(._ cm) between the aluminum container and the
wails of the oven and also between two aluminum
containers
• Always place the container on the turntable.
• Sh_ld with small pieces of aluminum bil, pan of
food that may cook quick_, such as wing tips and
_egends of poultry.
• Heating food in aluminum foit _ntainers usually
takes up to double the _me compared to rehea_ng
in plastic, glass, china, or pa_r containers,
The time when food is ready will va_ depending
upon the type of container you use.
° Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes a_er heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout container.

Cooking you should not do in your

microwaveoven
• Do not do canning of foo_ in the oven, Closed
gl_ jars may explode, resulting in damage to the
oven.
° Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
(baby _ttles, etc), It is difficult to keep the oven at
the high temperature needed for sterilization

Removing

Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass
tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish?

No_ If you remove or move the glass tray, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in
your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray.

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?

You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm]
deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave
energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or
door.

Is it normal for the guide tray to move in either
direction?

Yes. The guide tray moves from side to side,
depending on the rotation of the motor when the
cooking cycle begins.

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears
wavy. Is this normal?

This appearance is normal and does not affect
the operation of your oven.

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave
food in it? I thought that this should not happen.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat

What does "standing time" mean?

"Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for

to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to
remove food after cooking.

additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This
will allow the oven to be available for use.
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the vents.

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
following manufacturer's guidelines. Do not use
regular paper bags.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.

What is the maximum size dish I can place in the
micorwave oven?

Because of the large cavity and guide tray that
moves side to side, you can use dishes up to
12 X 15 inches.

Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the
lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears 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 are using the microwave as a timer. Press Kitchen Timer pad, turn dial to
select Turn off and press to cancel Kitchen Timer.
• The door is not firmly closed and latched.
• You did not touch START.
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel
that operation.

COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM

CAUSE

Food is not cooked
enough.

• The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
Check the chart on Page 16.
• 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 can tell
you if the outlet voltage is low.

The display shows a time
• The oven door is not closed completely.
counting down but the oven • You have set the contols as a kitchen timer. Press Kitchen Timer pad, turn dial
is not cooking,
to select Turn off and press to cancel Kitchen Timer.

GLASS TRAY
PROBLEM

CAUSE

The glass tray will not
move.

• The glass tray _ not correctly in place, It should be correct-side up and si_ing
firmly on the center hub.
• The support is not operating correctly, Remove the glass tray and restart the
oven, If the hub still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800q-MY-HOME®,
Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results,

TONES
PROBLEM

CAUSE

You do not hear
the programming or
end-of-_ycle tone,

• You have not entered the correct command.

DISPLAY MESSAGES
PROBLEM

CAUSE

The display is flashing" : ."

• There h_ b_n a power interruption,,R_et the clock° (S_ the "Clock' section
on Page 13,)

If none of these items are causing your problem, cal Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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