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MICROWAVE

OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS
Manual de uso y cuidado

Models/Modelos
TrueCookPlus

721.66339
e

See page 10 for details

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
P/No.: M FL47278401

www.sears.com

3

Reheat ..............................................................

14

4-5

Reheat Table .....................................................

14

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

More/Less .........................................................

14

to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................... 4

Auto Cook .........................................................

15

Grounding Instructions ........................................ 4

Auto Cook Table ...............................................

15

Electronic Interference .....................................

Option ...............................................................

16

Option Function Table .......................................
Melt ...................................................................

16
17

WARRANTY ...........................................................
SAFETY ...........................................................

4

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 5
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ........................................

6-9

Melt Table .........................................................

17

Soften ...............................................................

17

Soften Table ......................................................

17

Auto Defrost ......................................................

18

Specifications ......................................................
Installation ...........................................................

6
6

Parts and accessories ........................................

7

Control Panel ......................................................

7

Express Defrost ................................................

18

8

Auto Defrost Table ............................................

19

Timed Cook .......................................................

19

Equivalent Weight Table ...................................

19

Cookware Guide .................................................

Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................... 9
Cleaning ..............................................................

9

UNDERSTANDING TrueCookPlus e ......................... 10
USING TrueCookPlus _ ...........................................

11

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .............. 12-22

Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 20
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 20
Cooking Tips ................................................ 21 ~22
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 23-25

Clock .................................................................

12

Questions and Answers ............................. 23-24

Add Minute ........................................................

12

Before Calling for Service ................................ 25

Kitchen Timer ....................................................

12

Child Lock .........................................................

12

Master Protection Agreements ..................... 52
SERVICE NUMBERS ........................ Back cover

Quick Touch Sensor Operation Instruction ....... 13
Potato ...............................................................
13
Quick Touch Sensor Table ................................ 13

2

One Year Limited Warranty
When assembled,
operated and maintained
according
to all instructions supplied
this appliance
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year
purchase,

return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Center

with the product, if
from the date of

or other Kenmore

outlet for free

repair.
If this appliance
is used for other
days from the date of purchase.

This warranty

covers

than

private

only defects

family

purposes,

in material

this warranty

and workmanship.

applies

for only

90

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.

Disclaimer of implied warranties;

limitation of remedies

Customer's
sole and exclusive
remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as
provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties
of merchantability
or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be
liable for incidental
or consequential
damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential
damages,
or limitations
on the duration of
implied warranties
of merchantability
or fitness, so these exclusions
or limitations
may not apply to
you.
This warranty

applies

only while

this appliance

is used in the United

States

and Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

Sears, Roebuck
Sears Canada

and Co.,

Hoffman

Inc., Toronto, Ontario,

Estates,
Canada

IL 60179
M5B 2B8

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
,, DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door
open, since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

,, DO NOT place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
,, THE OVEN should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

,, 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.

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. Insert 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 are
not certain whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If you use an extension

This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk
of anyone tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord. You
may use an extension cord if you are careful.

cord, be sure that:

. The extension cord has the same electrical rating as
the appliance.
. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or
greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
. The extension cord is a grounding-type

. 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.

3-wire cord.

NOTE: This oven draws 12.5 amperes at 120 volts, 60 hz.

ELECTRONIC

INTERFERENCE

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV, phone, or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.
Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV, phone, or radio.
Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

4

iMPORTANT

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

& WARNING

-

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:

1.
2.
3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

8.

Read all the instructions before using your microwave oven.
Do not allow children to use this oven without close
supervision!
Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 4.
Do not tamper with the built=in safety switches on the oven
door! The oven has several bulk-in safety switches to make sure
the power is off when the door is open.
When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door,
use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge
or soft cloth.
if your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked
by a qualified service technician before using it again.
To avoid a fire hazard:
a) Do not overcook foods. It can cause a fire in the oven.
b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven. They can
contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite.
c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could cause a fire.
d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the
oven because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause
the oven to turn ON.
e) Do not use wire twist=ties 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.
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 4.)
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.
e) 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 OVERWHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBEDOR WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTEDINTO 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 insertinga spoon or other utensil into
the container once heating has begun.
4) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
5) After heating,allow the containerto stand inthe microwaveoven
for a short time before removing the container.
13. Keep the glasstray 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.
15. Do not use this product near water.
- For example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or similar location.
16.
17.
18.
19.

Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
Do not run the microwave oven empty.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
Do not heat glass turntable excessively.
- Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave cooking
packages to touch the glass turntable. Put the package on a
microwave-safe dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least3/16 in.(.5 cm) above the glass
turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly,you could
break the glass turntable.
20. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable.
Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use.
21. Some items (for example, whole eggs, sealed containers and
closed glassjars) are able to explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
22. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance.This type of oven is specifically designedto heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not intended for industrial or laboratoryuse.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SPECiFiCATiONS
Power Supply

120V AC, 60 Hz

Rated Power Consumption

1650W

Microwave Output

"1200W

Rated Current

13.8A

Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)

21 7/8"x12 1/2"x17 1/8"

Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)

14 W16"x9 5/8"x15 5/8"

Capacity of Oven Cavity

1.2 cu.ft

,IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION
Carefully remove your Kenmore microwave oven from the
shipping carton. Be sure to remove all packing materials from
the oven cavity before use.

A. Circuits
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20-amp
circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should
be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

C. Turntable
Place the turntable

installation
roller rest in the circle on the oven floor

and then place the glass turntable
NOTES:

on the turntable

, Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down.
Blocking the air inlet and/or outlet openings can damage
the oven.
, Never operate the oven without the turntable

B. Placement

of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen,
family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven
on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially
designed microwave oven cart at least 39.4 in. (100 cm) from
the floor. Do NOT place your microwave oven over a range,
cooktop, or other heat-producing
appliances. Free airflow
around the oven is important. Allow at least 4 in. (10 cm)
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper
ventilation.

INSTALLATION

roller rest.

CLEARANCES

10cm)

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not install closer than 4 inches to side and back wall.

in place.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
See-Through Door

Easy-Clean
Oven Cavity(Round

Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Cavity) 1 Use and Care Guide
1 Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest

Glass Turntable

Oven Control
Panel

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7

Turntable
Roller Rest

Safety Interlock System

CONTROL

PANEL

1. DISPLAY.The display includes a clock and indicatorsthat tell you
time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. QUICK TOUCH SENSOR. These pads allow you to cook most of
your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and
power levels.

®

3. MORE / LESS. All of the one touch cook and Timed Cook can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
MORE _ Press MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time.
LESS _Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds to the cooking time.

Quick Touch Sensor

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potato

rice

fresh

frozen

frozen

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4. AUTO DEFROST.This pad is an accurate defrosting method for
frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 Ibs.
5. TrueCookPlus ®. Touch this pad to cook food according to
TrueCookPlus ®code.

popcorn

I
o_o melt-defrost

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6. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time, power
level, quantities, or food categories.
7. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

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. less

defrost

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9. EXPRESS DEFROST.This pad provides you with the quick
defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods.
10. MELT.Touchthis pad to melt chocolate, cheese, butter,or
marshmallows.

cook----

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8. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries.

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11. SOFTEN. Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream cheese, butter,
or frozen juice.
12.AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to select programming food items.

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13. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a
kitchen timer.
14. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
15. OPTION. Touchthis pad to change the oven's default settings for
sound, clock, scroll speed and weight.
16. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.

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17.ADD MINUTE .Touchthis pad to cook at 100% cook power for
1 minute to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
18. START. Touchthis pad to start all entries (except the Quick Touch
Sensor, Express Defrost,Auto Cook and Add Minute functionwhich
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.

DO NOT USE
Metal Utensils
• 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.

Plastic

Metal Decoration
• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

• 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.

Centura TM Tableware
• The Coming Company recommends that you
don't use Centura tableware and some Corelle

• 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.

TM

closed-handle cups for microwave
cooking.
Aluminum

Foil

• Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because
they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
and wings.
• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the wall
and door of the oven.
Wood
• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out a
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
• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and could burn.
Metal Twist-Ties
• Always remove metal twist-ties as they can become
hot and cause a fire.

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat
for 10 or 15 minutes or longer
cooked a shorter time can be
agent, such as Worcestershire
barbecue sauce.

COOKING

content that are cooked
will brown lightly. Foods
brushed with a browning
sauce, soy sauce, or

ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish,
and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you
need to test frequently for doneness.

COVERING
A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will
prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help
retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed
paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.

Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2
-15 minutes either in or outside the oven after cooking
power shuts off. Outside of oven, you usually need to
cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove
most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they
wi!l finish cooking during standing time. The internal
temperature of food will rise about 10°F during standing
time.

SPACING

SHIELDING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres' in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.

STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.

STANDING TiME iN OVEN

PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.

CLEANING
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.
This should be done weekly or more often, if needed.
Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS CONTINUED

REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.
They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water
with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are
clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use
cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then
rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.

, The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.
. The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.
SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel
and the oven front frame should be free of food or

After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR
to clear any entries that might have been entered
accidentally while cleaning the panel.

HOW TO USE TrueCookPlus ®

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TrueCookPlus is a registered trademark of Microwave
Science JV LLC. USA and world wide

WHAT

IS TrueCookPlus

?

.

TrueCookPlus ®is the first ever way to microwave cook
your food to perfection. Every time, in any size or
power microwave oven anywhere in the world.

TrueCookPlus

1. Press the Stop/Clear

® SETUP

After you unpack and plug in your TrueCookPlus e oven,
take a few moments to tell TrueCookPluseyour zip code.
,

1. button
Press the Stop / Clear

Find the simple TrueCookPlus e
code on your favorite food
package or at
www. TrueCookPlus. com.
On your food package, your
TrueCookPlus e code will appear
on the TCP logo.
Press the TrueCookPlus
button on your microwave
oven keypad.

e

4. You will hear a tone,then enter
the TrueCookPlus®code on your
microwave oven keypad.

1234
2. Press the TrueCookPlus
button three times

Button

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e

For example, enter 1 2 3 4.
The display shows:
E /23q

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6. Press the Start button
.

3. Enter your five digit U.S.
Post Office zip code.

.

4. Press the Start button.

Once TrueCookPlus e knows your zip code, every
time you enter a TrueCookPlus e code, TrueCookPlus®will automatically adjust for your elevation
above sea level.

TrueCookPlus%ow manages
your microwave cooking
automatically. When TrueCookPlus_
is done, you will hear a tone to
indicate the cooking is done.
Your oven relies on you to enter
the TrueCookPlus_code exactly
as it appears on the food
package or at
http://www. TrueCookPlus.com
If you enter an invalid
TrueCookPlus%ode, your oven
will display CODE ERROR.

If you make an error while entering the numeric
code or fail to press the TrueCookPlus ®button before
entering the code, your food may undercook,
overcook or even burn.

NOTE:
In case of a power failure, your zip code does not
need to be reset. Your zip code is saved in the
microwave oven's memory. If the microwave oven
is moved into a new zip code, the oven must be
set up for the new zip code.

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CUSTOMIZING

TrueCookPlus

®

You may find that you would prefer TrueCookPlus®to
cook your food more or less.
TrueCookPlus%an adjust to your tastes--to
food hotter or cooler -- automatically.

cook your

1. button
Press the Stop / Clear

2. Press the TrueCookPlus
button twice

.

1

_

If you want less cooking
time when you enter a
TrueCookPlus%ode, press 1.
This will decrease the time
by 6%.

.

345

2

If you want more cooking
time when you enter a
TrueCookPlus%ode, press 3
for 3% more cooking time.
Press 4 for 6% more cooking
time and 5 for 9% more
cooking time.

5. Press 2 to reset
TrueCookPlus_to factory
setting default time.
6. Press the Start button

Note :
1 : Shorter (6%)
2 : Normal (Default)
3 or 4 or 5 : Longer (3%, 6%, 9%)
TrueCookPlus®is a registered trademark of Microwave Science JV LLC; and used herein under license
from Microwave Science JV LLC under US patents 5,812,393, 5,883,801, 6,198,975, 6,249,710. Copyright
2008 Microwave Science JV LLC.

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CLOCK

KITCHEN

Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer. You can set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Example: To set the clock for 10:30 (AM).

Touch:

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panel so that children cannot use the oven when
you do not want them to and when you are
cleaning the oven.
To set CHILD LOCK:

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1®

ADD MINUTE
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking at
100% power without the need to touch START.

Touch:

Display Shows:

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

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add
minute

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QUICK TOUCH SENSOR
OPERATION INSTRUCTION

POTATO (EXAMPLE)
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking
times and power levels. This oven automatically
determines required cooking times for each food
item.

Sensor touch cooking provides exciting new features
to make microwaving easier. Sensor menu with all the
popular food choices, helps you to reheat perfectly
because it has been pre-programmed and can tell how
long to reheat food items.

Example: To cook potato
Categories:
Reheat, Potato, Rice
Popcorn, Fresh Vegetable
Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Entree
For most Quick Touch Sensor Cooking programs, a table
with specific food examples and cooking instructions is
provided in the next a few pages.
• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build-up
of vapor.
• Make sure the door remains closed.
• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.
• Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad
before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The
oven will stop.
• Before using Quick Touch Sensor, make sure the exterior
of the reheating container and the interior of the oven are
dry, to assure the best results.
• Room temperature should not exceed 95°F.
• Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before
sensor cooking.

QUICK TOUCH SENSOR
CATEGORY

Touch:

Display Shows:

1.

Time of day.

2. potato

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DIRECTION

AMOUNT

Potato

Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around
the edge, at least one inch apart.

1~4 medium approx.
10 oz. each

Rice

Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or
vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with
plastic wrap. When cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes
standing time. Stir for fluffier rice.

1~2 cups
Use medium or long grain
rice. Cook instant rice
according to directions on
the package.

Popcorn

Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center
of turntable

Regular size
Use one fresh bag of popcorn

Fresh
Vegetable

Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the
vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container,
cover with plastic wrap and vent.

1~4 cups

Frozen
Vegetable

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place
in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic
wrap and vent.

1~4 cups

Frozen
Entr6e

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic
wrap, and vent.

10~21 oz.

NOTE: If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process will be canceled.

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REHEAT

MORE/LESS

This feature allows you to reheat precooked roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3
categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.
See the table below for more information.

By using the more or less key, all of the Soft,
Melt, Time Cook, Sensor Cook programs can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter period
of time. Pressing the more key will add 10 seconds
to the cooking time each time the key is used.
Pressing the less key will subtract 10 seconds of
cooking time each time the key is used. However,
you can adjust the cook time only after the cook
time is displayed during Sensor cooking.

Example : To reheat casserole.

Touch:

Display Shows:

Example: To adjust the cooking time.

Time of day.

Touch:
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Category
Dinner
plate

Direction
Place foods to be heated
on dinner plate or similar
dish. Cover with plastic
wrap.

Amount

Remaining time will be
increased by 10 seconds.

Approx.
8-16 oz.

NOTE:
Remaining time will be decreased by 10 seconds.

Place foods to be heated
2

Soup/
Sauce

3

Casserole

in an appropriately sized
microwave container.
Cover with plastic wrap.

1-4 cups

Cover dish containing
the casserole with plastic
wrap.

1-4 cups

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AUTO COOK
Use this function to cook food without entering a
cook time or power. Refer to the "Auto Cook Table"
below for more information.
Example: To cook 4 Slices of bacon.

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1

Bacon

Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results.
(Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available).

AMOUNT
2 to 6 slices

Frozen
Roll/Muffin

Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering
quantity.)

1 to 6 pieces
(2~3 oz. each)

3

Fresh
Roll/Muffin

Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering
quantity.)

1 to 6 pieces
(2~3 oz. each)

4

Beverage

Remove from display package and place on plate.
(Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids
heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is
moved.)

1 to 2 cups

5

Chicken
Pieces

Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized
microwaveable container, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.

0.5 to 2 Ibs.

6

Hot Cereal

Prepare as directed on package and cook.
Stir and allow standing time before eating.
Use only instant hot cereal.

15

1 to 6 servings

OPTION
OPTION provides four modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select
SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG.
Example: To turn off Sound of beeper

Example: To select Kg unit:

Touch:

Display Shows:

Touch:

Display Shows:

1. _=_

Time of day.

1. _

Time of

2. option

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2. option

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2

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3

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1

Lbs

2

Kg

ON / OFF

SCROLL SPEED

LBS / KG

NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are Sound On, Clock On, Normal Speed and
LBS.

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MELT

SOFTEN
The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter,
ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice)
See the following table.

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter,
chocolate, marshmallows and cheese). See the
following table.

Example:

Example: To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate.

To Soften 8 oz. Ice Cream.

Touch:

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Direction
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SOFTEN

1,2or
3 sticks

Chocolate chips or
squares of baking
chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and place
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Stir at the end of cycle to
complete melting.

4 or 8
oz.

Use processed cheese
food only. Cut into cubes,
Place in a single layer in
microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cooking
to complete melting.

8 or 16
oz.

Large or miniature
marshmallows may be
used. Place in
microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cycle to
complete melting.

5 or 10
oz.

Code

17

TABLE

Category

Direction

Amount

1

Butter

Unwrap and place in
microwavable container,
No need to cover butter.
Butter will be at room
temperature and ready
for use in recipe.

1,2 or 3
sticks

2

Ice
Cream

Place container in oven.
Ice cream will be soft
enough to make
scooping easier,

Pint,
Quart,
Half
gallon

3

Cream
Cheese

Unwrap and place in
microwavable container,
Cream cheese will be at
room temperature and
ready for use in recipe.

3 or 8
oz.

4

Frozen
Juice

Remove top.
Place in oven.
Frozen juice will be soft
enough to easily mix with
water.

6, 12 or
16 oz.

NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any
portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to
the oven and touch START to resume the defrost
cycle.

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.

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Category

1
MEAT

POULTRY

3
FISH

TABLE

TIMED COOK

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 20 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 ( ½-inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage
Veal
Cutlets (1 lb., ½-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.

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time

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Lamb chops (1-inch thick)
Pork chops (½-inch thick)
Veal cutlets (1 Ibs, ½-inch thick)
Fish
Fillets, Whole Steaks
Shellfish
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,
Scallops

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MULTI-STAGE

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

COOKING

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.

Microwave Power Level Table

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

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3

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• Cooking pork chops, roast.

2

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• Softening butter.

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WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

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

1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if
desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove
giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil
unless the poultry is self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting
rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the
turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the
cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a
tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony
parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these
areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5~10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking before carving inside or outside of the oven.
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.

cooking inside or outside of the oven.The standing time
is very important as it completes the cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked before eating.

Meat Cooking Table
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

PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
- 4 slices
- 6 slices

Microwave
Power

Cooking Time
Per Pound

8
8

91hto 111/2minutes
111/2to 14 minutes
61/2to 91/2minutes

HIGH (100%)

Poultry

Cooking

Microwave
Power

Cooking Time
Per Pound

CHICKEN
Whole
Breast (boned)
Portions

8
8
8

11 to 15 minutes
10 to 14 minutes
11 to 17 minutes

TURKEY
Whole

8

11 to 15 minutes

Poultry

HIGH (100%)
HIGH (100%)

2V2to 41h minutes
3V2to 5V2minutes

8

121/2to 161/2minutes

HIGH (100%)
HIGH (100%)

21/2to 3_hminutes
3t/2to 4_/2minutes

Table

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.

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COOKING

TIPS (continued)

Fish
1. Arrange fresh or frozen fish in a large shallow
non-metallic dish or casserole.

5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before
serving.
6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is
thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and
flake easily.

2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or
casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fish
Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be
added to the fish if desired.

Fish Cooking

Table
Microwave
Power

Cooking Time
Per Pound

Butter

Standing
Time

Fish Fillets

HIGH

41/2to 8 minutes

Add 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice ( 15 to 30 ml)

2 to 3 minutes

Whole Mackerel,
Cleaned and Prepared

HIGH

41/2to 8 minutes

-

3 to 4 minutes

Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared

HIGH

51/2to 9 minutes

Salmon Steaks

HIGH

51/2to 8 minutes

Fish

3 to 4 minutes

Add 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice ( 15 to 30 ml)

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3 to 4 minutes

Questions

and Answers

Operation
Answer

Question
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 a wall
outlet for the first time, 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 it 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.

What is the clock display blank or off?

Make sure the microwave oven is plugged into a working outlet.
Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

Do I have to reset my zip code if I have a
power failure?

No. The microwave oven stores your zip code in the oven's memory.
The only time you have to reset your zip code is if you move to another
zip code.

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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. Shorten the cooking
or reheating time.

Why do eggs sometimes pop?

When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam buildup inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?

Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied
for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?

Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for microwave
cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made
for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to
pop leftover kernels.

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.

What if TrueCookPlus ®is not cooking my
food properly?

Check to make sure you have entered the correct cooking code on
your package or from the TrueCookPlus®website.You may need to
adjust cooking time. See page 11 for instructions.

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BEFORE CALLING

FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact a Sears Parts and Service Center
Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME for location nearest you
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 empty?

Incorrect time of day

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

Unevenly cooked foods

•
•
•
•
•

Overcooked foods

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Undercooked foods

•
•
•
•

Improper defrosting

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

FEDERAL

COMMUNICATIONS

STATEMENT

Are you using approved cookware?
Is the glass turntable in the oven?
Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
Were the foods completely defrosted?
Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Are you using approved cookware?
Were the foods completely defrosted?
Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Are the ventilation ports clear?

COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE

(U.S.A. ONLY)

WARNING:
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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television

• 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
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.

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:

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