LG Electronics USA S140XJ Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

ENGLISH ESPAÑOLSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.www.sears.comModels/Modelos MS-1442KCSVULTRA WAVETM MICROWAVE OVENUse and Care GuideHORNO DE MICROONDAS ULTRA WAVETMManual de Uso y CuidadoP/NO.: 3828W5A2791
2ENGLISHTABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY ......................................................... 2SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4Precautions To Avoid Possible ExposureTo Excessive Microwave Energy........................ 3Grounding Instructions........................................ 3Important Safety Instructions.............................. 4UNDERSTANDING YOURMICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-9How your kenmore ULTRA WAVETMMICROWAVE works ........................................... 5Radio Interference ............................................. 5Specifications...................................................... 6Installation........................................................... 6Parts And Accessories........................................ 7Control Panel...................................................... 7Cookware Guide................................................. 8Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 9Cleaning.............................................................. 9USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............. 10-19Clock................................................................. 10Kitchen Timer.................................................... 10Child Lock......................................................... 10Add minute ...................................................... 10Sensor Cook Operation Instruction................... 11Potato................................................................ 11Sensor Cook Table ........................................... 12Reheat .............................................................. 12Reheat Table..................................................... 12Sofen ............................................................... 13Sofen Table ...................................................... 13Using Melt ........................................................ 14Melt Table ........................................................ 14Auto Defrost...................................................... 15Express Defrost ................................................ 15Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 16Timed Cooking.................................................. 16Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 17Microwave Power Levels.................................. 17Cooking Tips................................................ 18-19TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 20-22Questions And Answers .............................. 20-21Before Calling For Service................................ 22WARRANTYFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ONMICROWAVE OVENFor one year from the date of purchase, if thisKenmore microwave oven fails due to a defectin material or workmanship, Sears will repair itfree of charge.FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ONTHE MAGNETRONFor five years from the date of purchase, if themagnetron in this Kenmore microwave ovenfails due to a defect in material or workmanship,Sears will repair it free of charge.NOTE: This oven draws 11 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty service, return the microwave toyour nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in theUnited States. For the location of your nearestSears Parts & Repair Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warranty applies only while this product isin use in the United States.This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA,Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
ENGLISH3SAFETY• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can resultin harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safetyinterlock.• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closeproperly 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 cleanerresidue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shockby providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug.Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.WARNINGIf 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 orif 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 entangledin 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 asthe appliance.• The marked rating of the extension cord shall beequal to or greater than the electrical rating ofthe appliance.• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.• The extension cord does not drape over acountertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled onby children or tripped over accidentally.• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched orcrushed in any way.
4ENGLISHSAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe safety instructions below will tell you how to use your 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 excessivemicrowave energy:SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!1. Read all the instructions before using your oven.2. Do not allow children to use this oven without closesupervision!3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY found on page 3.4. Do not tamper with the built – in safety switches onthe oven door! The oven has several built-in safetyswitches to make sure the power is off when the door isopen.5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touchthe door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps ordetergents and a sponge or soft cloth.6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughlychecked by a qualified service technician before using itagain.7. To avoid a fire hazard:a) Do not severely overcook foods. It can cause a fire inthe oven.b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven.They can contain particles that can cause arcing or mayignite.c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could causea fire.d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.)in the oven, because if lightning strikes the powerlines, it may cause the oven to turn ON.e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure toremove them before placing the item in the oven.f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.Do notleave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in thecavity 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 atthe fuse or circuit breaker panel.9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. Thismicrowave is made for household use only.10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with theprovided installation instructions.11. To avoid electric shock:a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only toa properly grounded outlet. (See the Groundinginstructions on page 3.)b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it hasbeen 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 qualifiedservice personnel.12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to beoverheated beyond the boiling point without appearing tobe boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visiblebubbling or boiling when the container is removed fromthe microwave oven is not always present. This couldresult in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when aspoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reducethe risk of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid.2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heatingit. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrownecks. 4) After heating, allow the container to stand in themicrowave oven for a short time before removing thecontainer. 5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon orother utensil into the container.13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in theoven when you are cooking.14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the ovenoutdoors. Do not use this product near water. - forexample, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or neara swimming pool, and the like. 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 orcounter.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 cookingpackages to touch the glass turntable. Put the packageon a microwave-safe dish.– Keep a browning dish at least 3⁄16inch above the glassturntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, youcould break the glass turntable.19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of theturntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable tobreak during use.20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers-for example, closed glass jars are able toexplode and should not be heated in this oven.
ENGLISH5UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENHOW YOUR KENMORE ULTRA WAVETM MICROWAVE WORKSThis section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know tooperate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to makeits own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or lightwaves. You cannot see them, but you can see whatthey do.A magnetron in the microwave oven producesmicrowaves. The microwaves move into the ovenwhere they contact food as it turns on the turntable.The glass turntable of your microwave oven letsmicrowaves pass through. Then they bounce off ametal floor, back through the glass turntable, and areabsorbed by the food.Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plas-tics without heating them so food absorbs the energy.Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food doesnot absorb the energy.ULTRA WAVETM INVERTER MICROWAVE SYSTEMULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System gives youbetter microwave cooking performance for defrosting,cooking and reheating foods quickly and uniformly. TheULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System is proventechnology that delivers a constant stream ofmicrowave power - true high, medium and low power.Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGHpower only. To achieve a 50% power level in a conven-tional microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of thetime at HIGH power and 50% of the time OFF.The ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System deliverspower continuously, to defrost more evenly and mini-mize overcooking of food and messy food spatters.SENSOR COOKING The ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System fea-tures Sensor Cooking functions. A humidity sensor inthe oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emittedfrom food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cookingtimes to various types and amounts of food. Sensorcooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cook-ing.FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS • Always cook food for the shortest cooking timerecommended. Check to see how the food is cooking.• To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turnover, or rearrange the food about halfway through thecooking time.• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper,or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap.Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap 1/4to 1/2in. (6.35 to 12.7 mm) to vent steam duringheating or cooking.MagnetronOven cavityGlass turntableMetal floor100% 0% 100%50%0% 100% 0% 100%
6ENGLISHUNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENSPECIFICATIONS*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice.Power SupplyRated Power ConsumptionMicrowave OutputRated CurrentOverall Dimensions (WxHxD)Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)Capacity of Oven Cavity120 V AC, 60 Hz1,250 W*1,200 W11 A203/4x 151/4x 191/4171/4x 9 x 163/41.4 Cu. Ft.INSTALLATION1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and allpacking materials from the shipping carton.2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides atleast 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, andrear sides for proper ventilation.3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on theoven floor and then place the glass turntable on thetop of the turntable roller rest.NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the ovenupside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outletopenings can damage the oven.4 inches4 inches4 inchesCountertop
ENGLISH7Your oven comes with the following accessories:1 Use and Care Guide1 Glass Turntable1 Turntable Roller Rest1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicatorsthat tell you time of day, cooking time settings, andcooking functions selected.2. Sensor Cook. This pad allows you to cook most ofyour favorite foods without having to select cookingtimes and power levels3. Soften. Touch this pad to soften ice cream, creamcheese, butter or frozen juice.4. Melt. Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,butter or marshmallows.5. Auto Defrost. This pad is an accurate defrostingmethod for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0lbs or 4.0 kgs6. Express Defrost. This pad provides you with thequick defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods.7. Clock. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.8. Kitchen Timer. Touch this pad to use yourmicrowave oven as a kitchen timer.9. .Touch this pad to adjust cooking time in eachtime 10 seconds.10. Cook time. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.11. Power. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.12. Number pads. Touch Number pads to entercooking time, Power level, quantities, or weights.13. Start. Touch this pad to start all entries (except theSensor cook , Express, Auto and Add minutefunction which start automatically and to turn childLock on or off.)14. Add minute. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute to99 miunute 59 seconds.15. Stop/Clear. Touch this pad to stop the oven orclear entries.UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENPARTS AND ACCESSORIESCONTROL PANELOven ControlPanel TurntableRoller RestGlass TurntableEasy-CleanOven CavitySee-Through DoorCooking Guide LabelSafety Interlock System142 3 567810 12111314 159
8ENGLISHUNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENUSEOvenproof Glass• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heatincludes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cakeplates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowlswithout metallic trim.China• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters withoutmetallic trim can be used in your oven.Plastic• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure thatthe dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does nottouch the food. As the food heats, it may melt theplastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. • Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dishand secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides ofthe 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 timecooking. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.Paper• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, papernapkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim ordesign can be used in your oven.• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of anypaper product in the microwave oven.DO NOT USEMetal 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 damageyour microwave oven.Metal Decoration• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.Centura™ Tableware• The Corning Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle™closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.Aluminum Foil• Avoid 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 wallsand door of the oven.Wood• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out andmay split or crack when you use them in themicrowave 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 becomehot and cause a fire.COOKWARE GUIDEMost heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookwarebefore 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.
ENGLISH9UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENTIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKINGBROWNINGMeat and poultry with high fat content that are cookedfor 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foodscooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browningagent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, orbarbecue sauce.COVERING A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food tocook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plasticwrap with one corner folded back to vent the excesssteam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and helpretain heat. When warming bread items, use waxedpaper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in papertowels.SPACINGArrange 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.STIRRING Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat infoods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.TURNINGLarge foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, shouldbe turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Alsoturn over chicken pieces and chops.ARRANGEMENTDo not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dishfor more even cooking. Because dense foods cookmore 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, youneed to test frequently for doneness.STANDING TIME Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.Usually, you need to cover food during standing time toretain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightlyundercooked and they will finish cooking during stand-ing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about10 °F during standing time.SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish-es from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block themicrowaves. 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 wallsto prevent arcing.PIERCING Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods beforecooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods thatrequire piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hotdogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such aspotatoes and squash.CLEANINGWipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth anda 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 difficultto remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with awet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken orbacon.REMOVABLE PARTSThe turntable and turntable roller rest are removable.They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) waterwith a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they areclean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never usecleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be carefulnot to chip or scratch the edges as this may causethe turntable to break during use.• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.SPECIAL CAREFor best performance and safety, the inner door paneland the oven front frame should be free of food orgrease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; thenrinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders orrough pads.After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEARto clear any entries that might have been enteredaccidentally while cleaning the panel.
10ENGLISHUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENExample: To set the clock for 10:30(AM).Touch: Display Shows:CLOCK1.2.3.5.NOTE: This is a 24 hour clock. You can switchbetween AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4.::ENTER TIME OF DAY10 ::30 TOUCH START10 ::30AM TOUCH 1PM TOUCH 2AM10 ::30 TOUCHSTART::ENTER TIME IN MINAND SEC3 ::00TOUCH STARTUse this safety feature to lock the control panelwhen you are cleaning the oven, or so that childrencannot use the oven unsupervised.To set CHILD LOCK:Touch: Display Shows:CHILD LOCKTouch and holduntil LOCKEDappears inthe display.(approximately4 seconds)To cancel CHILD LOCK:Touch: Display Shows:Touch andhold untilLOCKEDdisappears from the display.(approximately4 seconds)Time of day.Time of day.1.1.2.Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchentimer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.Example: To set 3 minutes.Touch: Display Shows:KITCHEN TIMERTIMER and timecounting down.1.2.3.6.4.::AM10 ::303 ::00Time of day.TwiceADD MINUTEA time-saving pad, this simplified control letsyou quickly set and start microwave cooking at100% power without the need to touch START.Example: To cook for 2 minutes.Touch: Display Shows:1.2.NOTE: Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it willadd 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.Time counting downand power 100
ENGLISH11USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENSENSOR COOKOPERATION INSTRUCTIONSensor cook provides exciting new featuresto make microwaving easier. Sensor menu with all thepopular food choices, helps you to reheat perfectlybecause it has been pre-programmed and can tellhow long to reheat food items.Categories:Reheat, Potato, Rice, PizzaPopcorn, Fresh VegetableFrozen Vegetable, Frozen EntreeFor most Sensor cook programs, a table with specificfood examples and cooking instructions is provided inthe next a few pages.• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting abuild-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 padbefore the vapor is detected will abort the process.The oven will stop.• Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior ofthe reheating container and the interior of the ovenare dry, to assure the best results.• Room temperature should not exceed 95°F.• Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes beforesensor cooking.SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of yourfavorite foods without having to select cookingtimes and power levels. This oven automaticallydetermines required cooking times for each fooditem. Example: To cook potatoTouch: Display Shows:POTATO (EXAMPLE)2.POTATOTime of day.1.
12ENGLISHUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENSENSOR COOK TABLENOTE: If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process will be canceled.CATEGORYPotatoRicePopcornFreshVegetableFrozenVegetableFrozenEntréePizzaDIRECTIONPierce each potato with a fork and place on the grass turntablearound the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow tostand for 3 minutes.Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with plas-tic wrap. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir forfluffier rice.Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave pop-corn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use freshbag of popcorn. Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcornon the center of turntable.Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the veg-etables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container.Add amount of water according to the quantity. (1-2 cups : 2tablespoons, 3-4 cups : 4 tablespoons) Cover with plastic wrap.After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Placein an appropriately-sized microwave container. Add amount ofwater according to the quantity. (1-2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3-4cups : 4 tablespoons) After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. Remove from outer display package. Vent the plastic film by pier-cng with a fork (3times). If not in microwave safe container, placeon plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow tostand for 3 minutes.This is reheat function for a leftover pizza.Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.AMOUNT1 - 4 ea. (approx. 8~10 oz. each)1/2 - 2 cupsUse medium or long grain rice.Cook instant rice according todirections on the package.3.0 - 3.5 oz. package1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups10 - 21 oz. 1 - 3 slices(5 oz. each)This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods without selectingcooking times and power levels. This feature has 3categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.See follow table for more information.Example : To reheat casserole.Touch: Display Shows:REHEATThe oven will reheat food automatically by sensorsystem.2.SELECT MENU1 TO 3 --SEE COOKING GUIDE CASSEROLE3.REHEAT TABLEAmount1-2servings1-4 cups1-4 cupsDirectionPlace foods to be heatedon dinner plate or similardish. Cover with plasticwrap. After cooking,allow to stand for 3minutes.Place foods to be heatedin an appropriately sizedmicrowave container.Cover with plastic wrap.After cooking, allow tostand for 3 minutes.Cover dish containingthe casserole with plasticwrap. After cooking,allow to stand for 3minutes.CategoryDinnerplateSoup/SauceCasse-roleCode123Time of day.1.
ENGLISH13USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENSOFTENThe oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, icecream, cream cheese and frozen juice)See the following table.Example: To soften quart of ice cream.Touch: Display Shows:1.2.3.4.SOFTEN TABLEAmount1,2 or 3sticksPint,Quart,Halfgallon3 or 8 oz.6, 12 or16 oz.DirectionButter will be at roomtemperature and readyfor use in recipe.Place container in oven.Ice cream will be softenough to makescooping easier.Unwrap and place inmicrowavable Container.Cream cheese will be atroom temperature andready for use in recipe.Remove top. Place in oven. Frozen juice will be softenough to easily mix withwater.CategoryButterIcecreamCreamcheeseFrozenjuiceCode1234SELECT MENU1 TO 4 --SEE COOKING GUIDE ice cream touch 1 to 3Quartice cream Time of day.
14ENGLISHUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENMELTThe oven uses low power to melt foods (butter ormargarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processedcheese food). See the following table.Example: Touch: Display Shows:1.2.3.4.SELECT MENU1 TO 4 --SEE COOKING GUIDE chocolate touch 1 to 28 oz.chocolateTime of day.MELT TABLEAmount1,2 or 3sticks4 or 8oz.8 or 16oz.5 or 10oz.DirectionUnwrap and place inmicrowavablecontainer. No need tocover butter. Stir at theend of cooking tocomplete melting.Chocolate chips orsquares of bakingchocolate may be used.Unwrap squares andplace in microwavablecontainer. Stir at theend of cycle tocomplete melting.Use processed cheesefood only. Cut intocubes. Place in a singlelayer in microwavablecontainer. Stir at theend of cooking tocomplete melting.Large or miniaturemarshmallows may beused. Place inmicrowavablecontainer. Stir at theend of cycle tocomplete melting.CategoryButter orMargarineChocolateCheese Marsh-mallowsCode1234
ENGLISH15USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENExample: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.Touch: Display Shows:AUTO DEFROST1.2.3. and4. Time counting downand DEFROST.to enter the weightMEAT TOUCH1 POULTRY TOUCH 2FISH TOUCH 30 . 0LBS ENTERWEIGHT1 . 2 LBSTOUCH STARTThis feature should be used only when you defrost 1 pound of frozen ground beef.Example: To defrost 1 lb. Ground beef.Touch: Display Shows:EXPRESS DEFROST1.2. Time counting down andEXPRESS DEFROST.Time of day.Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.The auto defrost feature provides you with the bestdefrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guidewill show you which defrost sequence is recommendedfor the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrostincludes a built-in beep mechanism that remindsyou to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to getbest defrost results. Three different defrosting levelsare provided.1 MEAT2 POULTRY3 FISH*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.NOTE:When you touch the START pad, the display changesto defrost time count down. The oven will beep duringthe DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door andturn, separate, or rearrange the food.Remove any portions that have thawed.Return frozen portions to the oven and touchSTART to resume the defrost cycle.OPERATING TIPS• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, andpoultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack-age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steamand juice close to the foods, which can cause theouter surface of the foods to cook.• For best results, shape your ground meat into theform of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds andcontinue defrosting.• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwaveroasting rack to catch drippings.• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center whenremoved from the oven.
16ENGLISHUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENTIMED COOKING1.2.5.3.4.This feature lets you program a specific cook timeand power. For best results, there are 10 powerlevel settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Table” onpage 17 for more information.NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the ovenwill automatically cook according to the powersequence.Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 secondsat 50% power.Touch: Display Shows:::ENTER COOKING TIME5 ::30TOUCH STARTOR POWERENTER POWERLEVEL 1 TO 105 ::30POWER50TOUCH STARTAUTO DEFROST TABLECategoryMEATPOULTRYFISHFood to be DefrostedBeef Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,Chuck roast, Hamburger pattyLambChops (1 inch thick), Rolled roastPorkChops ( 1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs,Spareribs, Country-style ribs.Rolled roast, SausageVealCutlets (1 lb., 1/2 inch thick)PoultryWhole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts(boneless)Cornish HensWholeTurkeyBreastSteaks/ChopsRound beef steak, Tenderloin steakLamb chops (1 inch thick)Pork chops (1/2 inch thick)Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2 inch thick)FishFillets, Whole SteaksShellfishCrab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,ScallopsTime counting downand POWER 50.
ENGLISH17USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENMICROWAVE POWER LEVELSYour microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to letyou cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to thetable below for suggestions:Microwave Power Level Table• Boiling water.• Making candy.• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.• Cooking tender cuts of meat.• Whole poultry.• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.• Reheating prepared foods quickly.• Reheating sandwiches.• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.• Cooking cakes, breads.• Melting chocolate.• Cooking veal.• Cooking whole fish.• Cooking puddings & custard.• Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.• Cooking pork chops, roast.• Taking chill out of fruit.• Softening butter.• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.• Softening butter & cream cheese.• Standing time.10(High)9876543210UsePowerLevelFor best results, some recipes call for different cookpowers during different stages of a cook cycle. Youcan program your oven to switch from one powerlevel to another for up to 2 stages.Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.Touch: Display Shows:MULTI-STAGE COOKING1.2.5.3.4.6.to set a 7 minute cook time for second stage.to set a 3 minute cook time for first stage.7.9.::ENTER COOKING TIME::ENTER COOKING TIME3 ::00TOUCH STARTOR POWER7 ::00TOUCH STARTOR POWER3 ::00 ENTER POWERLEVEL 1 TO107 ::00ENTER POWERLEVEL 1 TO103 ::00 POWER 70TOUCH START8. to set an 50% cook power for the secondstage.to set an 70% cook power for the first stage.7 ::00 POWER 50TOUCH STARTWhen the first stage is over, you will hear twoshort tones as the oven begins the secondcook stage.10.Time counting downand POWER 70.
18ENGLISHENGLISHMeat1. No special techniques are required. Meat should beprepared as with conventional cooking. Season ifdesired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook-ing.2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack ormicrowave-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 theshorter time for small cuts of meats. For thickerchops, use the longer time.4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cookingtime.5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil aftercooking. The standing time is very important as itcompletes the cooking process.6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughlycooked before eating.Poultry1. No special techniques are required. Poultry shouldbe prepared as with conventional cooking. Season ifdesired.2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Removegiblets and any metal clamps.3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oilunless the poultry is self-basting.4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roastingrack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on theturntable.5. Cook according to the instructions in the PoultryCooking Table below. Turn over halfway through thecooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has atendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bonyparts.Turning during roasting helps to cook theseareas evenly.6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil aftercooking before carving. The standing time is veryimportant, as it completes the cooking process.7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating.Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juicesrun clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced witha sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced witha sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure thatthe juices are clear and the flesh is firm.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENWARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.BEEFStanding/Rolled Rib– Medium– Well-doneGround Beef (tobrown for casserole)Hamburgers,Fresh or defrosted(4 oz. each)– 2 patties– 4 pattiesPORKLoin, LegBacon– 4 slices– 6 slicesMicrowavePower88HIGH(100%)HIGH(100%)HIGH(100%)8HIGH(100%)HIGH(100%)Cooking TimePer Pound91/2to 111/2minutes111/2to 14 minutes 61/2to 91/2minutes21/2to 41/2minutes31/2to 51/2minutes121/2to 161/2minutes21/2to 31/2minutes31/2to 41/2minutesMeat Cooking TableCHICKENWholeBreast (boned)PortionsTURKEYWholeMicrowavePower8888Cooking TimePer Pound11 to 15 minutes10 to 14 minutes11 to 17 minutes11 to 15 minutesPoultry Cooking TableNOTES:• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. Thetimes may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffedbird should be used when calculating the cookingtime.NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allowfor difference in individual tastes and preferences. Thetimes may also vary due to the shape, cut, and compo-sition of the food.PoultryCOOKING TIPSMeat
ENGLISH19USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCOOKING TIPS (continued)Fish1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.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 Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to thefish if desired.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.Fresh Fish Cooking TableFishFish FilletsWhole Mackerel,Cleaned and PreparedWhole Trout, Cleaned and PreparedSalmon SteaksMicrowavePowerHIGHHIGHHIGHHIGHCooking TimePer Pound41/2to 8 minutes41/2to 8 minutes51/2to 9 minutes51/2to 8 minutesStandingTime2 to 3 minutes3 to 4 minutes3 to 4 minutes3 to 4 minutesButterAdd 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)––Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)
20ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTINGQuestions and AnswersOperationQuestionWhy is the oven light not on during cooking?Why does steam come out of the airexhaust vent?Will the microwave oven be damaged if itoperates empty?Does microwave energy pass through theviewing screen in the door?Why does a tone sound when a pad onthe control panel is touched?Can my microwave oven be damaged iffood is cooked for too long?When the oven is plugged into wall outletfor the first time, it does not work properly.What is wrong?Why do I see light reflection around theouter case?There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.Have you:• Set a cooking time? • Touched START?Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave ovenhas been designed to vent this steam.Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.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.The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.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 nearthe oven while you are cooking.The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when youplug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outletand then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.Answer
ENGLISH21TROUBLESHOOTINGQuestions and Answers (continued)FoodQuestionWhat is wrong when baked foods have ahard, dry, brown spot?Why do eggs sometimes pop?Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven?Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking?Why is a standing time recommendedafter microwave cooking time is over?Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator?A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cookingor reheating time.When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due tosteam 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.Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the samerecipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be variedfor 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.Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for microwavecooking(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output neededFollow 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 topop leftover kernels.•Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorndirectly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating ofthe glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple toallow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As inconventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expandsduring the cooking process.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.Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. Theamount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affectstotal cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of arefrigerator than for food at room temperature.Answer
22ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTINGBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICEProblemOven does not startArcing or SparkingIncorrect time of dayUnevenly Cooked FoodsOvercooked FoodsUndercooked FoodsImproper DefrostingYou 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 Authorized Service Center. Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.• Is the power cord plugged in?• Is the door closed?• Is the cooking time set?• Are you using approved cookware?• Is the oven empty?• Have you tried to reset the time of day?• 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?• 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?• Are you using approved cookware?• Was the time/cooking power level correct?• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?WARNING:This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that isin strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-tions, may cause interference to radio and televisionreception. It has been type tested and found tocomply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant topart 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to providereasonable protection against such interference in aresidential installation.However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause interference to radio or television recep-tion, which can be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-rect the interference by one or more of the following:• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or televi-sion.• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to thereceiver.• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet sothat the microwave oven and the receiver are on dif-ferent branch circuits.The manufacturer is not responsible for any radioor TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-cation to this microwave oven. It is the responsibilityof the user to correct such interference.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCESTATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)Possible Causes

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