Kenmore 72166102500 User Manual MICROWAVE Manuals And Guides L0522874
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® MICROWAVE OVEN Use and Care Guide HORNO DE MICROONDAS Manual de Uso y Cuidado Models/Modelos 721.66102 721.66109 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/NO.: 3828W5A8255 www.sears.com WARRANTY SAFETY ......................................................... ............................................................ Precautions Important Child Lock ............................................................ 9 3-4 Add Minute .......................................................... 9 To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Grounding 2 Microwave Instructions Safety ........................................ Instructions UNDERSTANDING MICROWAVE Energy ........................ .............................. 10 Quick Touch Cooking Table .............................. 10 3 Auto Defrost ...................................................... 11 Express 4 YOUR OVEN ......................................... Specifications Quick Touch Cooking ........................................ 3 5 Installation ........................................................... 5 ........................................ 6 Control Panel ...................................................... 6 Cookware 7 Guide ................................................. Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. Cleaning .............................................................. USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 12 Timed Cooking .................................................. 12 Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 13 Microwave Power Levels .................................. 13 Cooking Tips ................................................ TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 16-18 Questions And Answers 8 Before Calling For Service ................................ 18 Master Protection Agreements 36 9-15 9 Kitchen Timer ...................................................... 9 ON For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, free of charge. Sears will repair it FOUR YEAR LIMITED ON MAGNETRON WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase,if the magnetron in this oven fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will supply a new magnetron,free of charge.Safety regulations,however, require the magnetron to be installed by Sears,and you must pay the labor cost of installation. Service Numbers WARRANTY .............................. 14-15 8 Clock ................................................................... FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVEN 11 5-8 ...................................................... Parts And Accessories Defrost ................................................ Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 16-17 ......................... ................................. Back cover SERVICE For warranty service, return the microwave to your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. For the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty is void if microwave is used for other than private household purposes. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ... • Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy, It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlock. • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: - door (bent) - hinges and latches (broken or loosened) - door seals and sealing surfaces, • Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. • The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock. Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful. If you use an extension cord, be sure that: • The extension cord has the same electrical rating as the appliance. • The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. NOTE: This oven draws 9.8 amperes at 120 Volts, • The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord. • The extension cord does not drape over a countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. • The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or crushed in any way. 60 Hz. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions WARNING - below will tell you how to use your microwave To reduce microwave 1. Read all the instructions oven. the risk of burns, electric before using your microwave supervision! 3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE found on page 3. 4. Do not tamper with the built - in safety switches on the oven door! The oven has several built-insafety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open. 5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth. 6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. 7. To avoid a fire hazard: a) Do not severely the oven. overcook shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive energy: 2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close ENERGY oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. foods. It can cause a fire in b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven. They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite. c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could cause a fire. d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON. e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven. f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 8. If a fire should start: a) Keep the oven door closed. b) Turn the oven off. c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. 9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This microwave is made for household use only. 10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions. 11. To avoid electric shock: a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. (See the Grounding instructions on page 3.) b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. e) This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. 12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea 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 the container is disturbed or 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 halfway through heating it. 3) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container once heating has begun. 4) Do not use straight-sided necks. containers with narrow 5) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. 13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking. 14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water. -for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location. 15. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. 16. Do not run the microwave oven empty. 17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. 18. Do not heat glass turntable excessively. - Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable. - Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the glass turntable.Put the package on a microwave-safe dish. - Keep a browning dish at least s_6inch above the glass turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, you could break the glass turntable. 19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use. 20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! SPECIFICATIONS r_o.we'; s_'p_y................................................................................................................... ! 2_.Y 6oHz............................................ Rated Power Consumption 1,150 W M_!c[°wave.gu!pu! ............................................................ _8°°W.................................................. Rated Current Overall Oven 9.8 A Dimensions Cavity Capacity (WxHxD) Dimensions of Oven *IEC 60705 (WxHxD) x 117/8" x 15Vd' 137/8" x 9511G'' x 143hd ' Cavity RATING Specifications 203/ld' 0.7 Cu. Ft. STANDARD subject to change without prior notice. INSTALLATION 1. Remove your Galaxy packing materials microwave from 2. Place the oven on a level surface least 4 inches rear sides NOTE: range, of space for proper Do not install cooktop This oven oven the shipping 3. Place the turntable and all carton. oven that provides at at the left, right, top, and ventilation. your microwave or other is not designed heat-producing for Built-In oven over a roller rest floor and then place top of the turntable roller NOTE: Never place upside down. Blocking openings appliances. use. Countertop on the turntable on the rest. the glass can damage in the circle the glass turntable the inlet and/or the oven. in the oven outlet PARTS AND ACCESSORIES See-Through Door Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Use and Care Guide 1 Glass Turntable Glass Turntable 1 Turntable Roller Rest Easy-Clean Oven Cavity H Oven Control Panel Turntable Roller Rest Safety Interlock System CONTROL PANEL 1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. QUICK TOUCH. These pads allow you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to @ select cooking times and power levels. 3. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs. 4. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights. 5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time. 6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day. ® ® [ 7. STOP/CLEAR. clear entries. Touch this pad to stop the oven or 8. EXPRESS DEFROST.This pad provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods. 9. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power. 10. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds. 11. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. ® @ @ @ @ 12. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the Quick Touch Cook, Express Defrost and Add Minute function which start automatically) and to turn Child Lock on or off. COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking. USE Ovenproof Glass • Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic trim. China • Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven. Plastic • When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. • Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish. • Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap. This will allow excess steam to escape. • Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time cooking. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food. Paper • Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven. • Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven. DO NOT USE Metal Utensil • Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. • Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave oven. Metal Decoration • Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. Centura TM Tableware • The Coming Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle closed-handle cups for microwave cooking. TM Aluminum Foil • Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.You may use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. • Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven. Wood • Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Tightly Closed Containers • Tightly closed cookware can explode Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware. Brown Paper • Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb heat and could burn. Metal When popping prepackaged popcorn; Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of thebag. Twist Ties • Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire. TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING ARRANGEMENT Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, agent, such as Worcestershire barbecue sauce. and vegetables toward TESTING DONENESS sauce, soy sauce, or COVERING A cover traps cook more heat and steam quickly. and causes Use a lid or microwave-safe wrap with one corner folded steam. casseroles Lids on glass heat. When paper, napkins, moisture, towels. warming can become or paper wrap towels. sandwiches hot Waxed paper will in the oven and help bread items, use waxed To absorb and fatty foods STANDING such and hors d'oeuvres' 1 inch apart. as baked This will help the food cook cooking power after cooking retain Remove in paper undercooked heat. internal flavors and redistributes standing turn over chicken pieces poultry, cook standing 1O°F time. dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the in some should evenly. Also and chops. portions of rectangular You can also cover or square poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking. PIERCING so that the top and bottom during of food will rise about To prevent TURNING be turned they are slightly cooking more evenly. the heat and whole when time to SHIELDING Always such as roasts of oven, standing and at least foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first. foods, most foods temperature off. Outside during and they will finish microwaves. blends shuts extra STIRRING Large TIME need to cover food potatoes, in a circle you food often needs to stand from in or outside of oven to finish during individual foods, cupcakes, oven, Depending on density, 2 to 15 minutes either you usually SPACING Stirring Because foods cook quickly in a microwave need to test frequently for doneness. time.The Arrange fish, of the dish. plastic back to vent the excess during cooking. Handle carefully. prevent the food from splattering retain the food to FOR the outside keep to prevent Pierce foil the shell, cooking at least I inch from oven walls of foods before arcing. skin, or membrane to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash. CLEANING Wipe the oven inside and outside a mild detergent solution. Then This should be done weekly Never use cleaning powders oil splatters to remove if left for many days. wet paper bacon. towel, The turntable They should dry. or more often, if needed. or rough pads. Excessive REMOVABLE with a soft cloth and rinse and wipe • The glass turntable careful may be cleaned not to chip or scratch cause the turntable • The turntable roller at the sink. Be the edges as this to break during use. rest should be cleaned may regularly. on the inside top will be difficult especially Wipe splatters after cooking with a chicken or CARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders PARTS and turntable SPECIAL roller be hand-washed rest are removable. in warm rough then or pads. (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered cleaning accidentally powders, steel wool, or rough pads. while cleaning the panel. CHILD LOCK CLOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning it, or to prevent children from using the oven when you do not want them to. Example: To set the clock for 10:30. Touch: Display Shows: I 1. 2. 4. / 'sT^_'i'_'''' , To set CHILD LOCK: Touch: I 12:00 I 10:90 I Display 1. Shows: Time of day Touch and hold until L appears in the display. (approximately 4 seconds) 10:90 To cancel CHILD LOCK: NOTE: This is a 12 hour clock. KITCHEN Touch: 1. TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Example: Display Shows: Touch and hold until L disappears Time of day from the display. (approximately 4 seconds) To set 3 minutes. Touch: Display Shows: ADD MINUTE 1" i_Y_' I 2. ...... .... 3...,,, _t_ 0 _ _j_i¸_¸¸¸¸¸ 01 I 3:oo A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without the need to touch START. I I :oo I Example: To cook for 2 minutes. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Time of day. Time counting down. 2, Twice Time counting down and power 100 NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds. QUICK TOUCH COOKING Use this function to cook food without entering cook time or power. Refer to the Quick Cook Table below for more information. Example: a Touch Touch: Example: To cook a 3.5oz. bag of microwave popcorn. Touch: Display Onoe I 1. 2. 3. The oven will startdown automatically. Display '. Shows: I ; I Shows: 3.5 I Time To cook 1 potato counting 2. The oven will start automatically. 3. At the end of cooking time, 2 short down. tones and Time counting I down. End I 1 long tone will sound. At the end of cooking time, 2 short tones and I End I 1 long tone will sound. QUICK TOUCH COOKING CATEGORY TOUCH TABLE SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS Beverage 1 time 2 times 1 cup 2 cups • 240ml per cup. • Use mug or microwave-safe cup. • Stir after reheating. Potato 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 • 8-10 oz. per potato. • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel. • Pierce potato several times with fork. • After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes. Popcorn 1 time 2 times 3.5 oz. 3.0 oz. • Follow package instructions. • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. • Heat only 1 package at a time. Pizza 1 time 2 times 3 times 1 slice 2 slices 3 slices • Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving. • Place pizza onto a sheet of non-recycled paper towel directly on the turntable. Food Plate 1 time 2 times 1 serving 2 servings • Arrange the food on a microwave-safe plate. • Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Frozen Entree 1 time 10 oz. • Remove from outer display package. • If not in microwave-safe container, place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent. Fresh Vegetable 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times 1 2 3 4 cup cups cups cups • Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. • Place the appropriately-sized microwave container. • Cover with plastic wrap and went. Baked Goods 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times 1 2 3 4 ea ea ea ea • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel. • After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes. • No cover. Casserole 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 cup cups cups cups • Place the appropriately-sized microwave container. • Cover with plastic wrap and went. • After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. time times times times time times times times ea ea ea ea (8 oz.) (16 oz.) (24 oz.) (32 oz.) 10 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 over, 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. 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• 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. • Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. 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: EXPRESS 1. auto defrost DEFROST This feature should be used only when you defrost 1 pound of frozen ground beef. 2. and Example: to enter the weight To defrost 1 Ib ground beef. Touch: Display Shows: 1. Time of day. 2. _,,×_,,_,ss de_ost Time counting down Time counting down. = 4" defrost time, At the end °f two the short tones and one long tone will sound• I E n I 11 AUTO DEFROST Category d E F _ MEAT dEF 2 POULTRY TABLE TIMED COOKING Food to be Defrosted This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the "Microwave Power Level Table" on page 13 for more information. Beef Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty Lamb Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast Pork Chops ( 1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage Veal Cutlets (1 Ibs,l/2 inch thick) 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: Poultry Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless) Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast 1. Display oooktim÷ 2. Shows: 0 I s:3o I Steaks/Chops Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb chops (1 inch thick) ClEF FISH 3 Pork chops (1/2 inch thick) Veal cutlets (1 Ibs, 1/2 inch thick) Fish Fillets, Whole Steaks Shellfish Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops 4. I 6, At the end of cooking time, 2 short tones and 1 long tone will sound. 12 P -BO I I MULTI-STAGE COOKING MICROWAVE Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the table below for suggestions: 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 3 stages. Example: Microwave To set a 2-stage cook cycle. Touch: Display $: I 3:oo I to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage. I 4. tosetanS0I ............ cook power for the first stage. P -BO cook time 5. I 0 I 7:oo I to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage. I 8. 9. 10. .........tOcookSet power an 50%for the second stage. I P- I 9:00 5 0 Use • • • • • Boiling water. Making candy. Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables. Cooking tender cuts of meat. Whole poultry. 9 • Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables. 8 • Reheating prepared foods quickly. • Reheating sandwiches. 7 • Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes. • Cooking cakes, breads. • Melting chocolate. 6 • Cooking veal. • Cooking whole fish. • Cooking puddings & custard. 5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb. • Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip. 4 • Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood. 3 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat. • Cooking pork chops, roast. 2 6. Power Level Table Power Level Shows: 10 (High) = POWER LEVELS • Taking chill out of fruit. • Softening butter. 1 • Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm. • Softening butter & cream cheese. 0 • Standing time. NOTE: You may program standing time as the final stage in multi-stage cooking. I I When the first stage is over, you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage. 13 WARNING: Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing. You may use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven. COOKING TIPS Meat Poultry 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking. 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable. 3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below). Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time. 4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time. 5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process. 6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating. 1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Meat Cooking Table Meat BEEF Standing/Rolled Rib - Medium - Well-done Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) - 2 patties - 4 patties 2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps. 3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self-basting. 4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the turntable. 5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts.Turning food over helps to cook these areas evenly. 6. Remove from oven,wrap in foil,and let stand for 5 -10 minutes before carving.The standing time is very important, since it completes the cooking process. 7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm. Microwave Power 8 8 HIGH(100%) Cooking Time Per Pound %2 to 11V2minutes 11V2to 14 minutes 6V2to 9V_minutes Poultry HIGH(100%) 2_/2to 4V_minutes 3V2to 5V2minutes 8 I2V2 to 16V2minutes HIGH(100%) HIGH(100%) 2V2to 3V_minutes 3V2to 4V_minutes HIGH(100%) Table Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound CHICKEN Whole Breast (boned) Portions 8 8 8 11 to 15 minutes 10 to 14 minutes 1I to 17 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 11 to 15 minutes Poultry PORK Loin, Leg Bacon - 4 slices - 6 slices Cooking NOTES: • The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. • If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time. NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. 14 COOKING TIPS (continued) Fish 1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic 2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap 3. Place the dish on the turntable. 4. Cook according fish if desired. 5. Let stand 6. After Fresh to the instructions as directed standing in the Cooking time, check Fish Cooking dish or casserole. or casserole lid. in the Fresh Table Fish Cooking before Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the serving. to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily. Table Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound Butter Standing Time Fish Fillets HIGH 4Y2to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 2 to 3 minutes Whole Mackerel, Cleaned and Prepared HIGH 4_/_to 8 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes Whole Trout, Cleaned and Prepared HIGH 5Y_to 9 minutes - 3 to 4 minutes Salmon Steaks HIGH 5Y2to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3 to 4 minutes Fish 15 Questions and Answers Operation Question Answer Why is the oven light not on during cooking? There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. Have you: • Set a cooking time? • Touched START? 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. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through. Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched? The tone tells you that the setting has been entered. Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long? Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire, and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking. When the oven is plugged into the wall outlet for the first time, and it does not work properly. What is wrong? The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer. Why do I see light reflection around the outer case? This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven. What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating? The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFF. The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch.The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF. 16 Questions and Answers (continued) Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. or reheating time. Why do eggs sometimes When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell. pop? Shorten the cooking Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking? Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons: • Eggs vary in size. • Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time. • Eggs continue cooking during standing time. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking? The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process. Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking? If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm. CAUTION: Do not overcook. Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over? Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods. Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator? As in conventional cooking,the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature. 17 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center by calling 1-8004-MY-HOME®. Sears Parts & Repair Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements. Problem Possible Causes Oven does not start • Is the power cord plugged in? • Is the door closed? • Is the cooking time set? Arcing or Sparking • Are you using approved cookware? • Is the oven operating while empty? Unevenly Cooked Foods • • • • • Overcooked Foods • Was the time/cooking Undercooked • Are you using approved cookware? • Were the foods completely defrosted? • Was the time/cooking power level correct? Foods Improper Defrosting FEDERAL (U.S.A. power level correct? • Are you using approved cookware? • Was the time/cooking power level correct? • Did you turn over or stir the food during the defrosting cycle? COMMUNICATIONS STATEMENT Are you using approved cookware? Is the glass turntable in the oven? Did you turn over or stir the food while it was cooking? Were the foods completely defrosted? Was the time/cooking power level correct? COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ONLY) WARNING: • Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television. • Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver. • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits. This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following: 18
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