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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

Models/Modelos MS-1442KCSV

ULTRA WAVETM MICROWAVE OVEN

Use and Care Guide

HORNO DE MICROONDAS ULTRA WAVETM

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

P/NO.: 3828W5A2791

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY ......................................................... 2

SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure

To Excessive Microwave Energy........................ 3

Grounding Instructions........................................ 3

Important Safety Instructions.............................. 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-9

How your kenmore ULTRA WAVETM

MICROWAVE works ........................................... 5

Radio Interference ............................................. 5

Specifications...................................................... 6

Installation........................................................... 6

Parts And Accessories........................................ 7

Control Panel...................................................... 7

Cookware Guide................................................. 8

Tips For Microwave Cooking .............................. 9

Cleaning.............................................................. 9

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............. 10-19

Clock................................................................. 10

Kitchen Timer.................................................... 10

Child Lock......................................................... 10

Add minute ...................................................... 10

Sensor Cook Operation Instruction................... 11

Potato................................................................ 11

Sensor Cook Table ........................................... 12

Reheat .............................................................. 12

Reheat Table..................................................... 12

Sofen ............................................................... 13

Sofen Table ...................................................... 13

Using Melt ........................................................ 14

Melt Table ........................................................ 14

Auto Defrost...................................................... 15

Express Defrost ................................................ 15

Auto Defrost Table ............................................ 16

Timed Cooking.................................................. 16

Multi-Stage Cooking ......................................... 17

Microwave Power Levels.................................. 17

Cooking Tips................................................ 18-19

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 20-22

Questions And Answers .............................. 20-21

Before Calling For Service................................ 22

WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

MICROWAVE OVEN

For one year from the date of purchase, if this

Kenmore microwave oven fails due to a defect

in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it

free of charge.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

THE MAGNETRON

For five years from the date of purchase, if the

magnetron in this Kenmore microwave oven

fails 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 to

your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the

United States. For the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Center, call

1-800-4-MY-HOME®

This warranty applies only while this product is

in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

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SAFETY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result

in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlock.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close

properly and that there is no damage to the:

– door (bent)

– hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

– door seals and sealing surfaces.

• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock

by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug.

Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING

If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or

if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.

This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone’s tripping over or becoming entangled

in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful.

If you use an extension cord, be sure that:

• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as

the appliance.

• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be

equal to or greater than the electrical rating of

the appliance.

• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• The extension cord does not drape over a

countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on

by children or tripped over accidentally.

• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or

crushed in any way.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The 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 excessive

microwave energy:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

1. Read all the instructions before using your oven.

2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close

supervision!

3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY found on page 3.

4. Do not tamper with the built – in safety switches on

the oven door! The oven has several built-in safety

switches to make sure the power is off when the door is

open.

5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch

the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or

detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly

checked by a qualified service technician before using it

again.

7. To avoid a fire hazard:

a) Do not severely 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.

8. If a fire should start:

a) Keep the oven door closed.

b) Turn the oven off.

c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This

microwave is made for household use only.

10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

11. To avoid electric shock:

a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only to

a properly grounded outlet. (See the Grounding

instructions on page 3.)

b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has

been damaged or dropped.

c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.

d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

e) This appliance should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel.

12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be

overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to

be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible

bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from

the microwave oven is not always present. This could

result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a

spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce

the risk of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating

it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks. 4) After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the

container. 5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the

oven when you are cooking.

14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven

outdoors. Do not use this product near water. - for

example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near

a 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 or

counter.

18. Do not heat glass turntable excessively.

– Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.

– Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking

packages to touch the glass turntable. Put the package

on a microwave-safe dish.

– Keep a browning dish at least

⁄

inch above the glass

turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, you

could break the glass turntable.

19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the

turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to

break during use.

20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed

containers-for example, closed glass jars are able to

explode and should not be heated in this oven.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

HOW YOUR KENMORE ULTRA WAVETM MICROWAVE WORKS

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to

operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make

its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light

waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what

they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces

microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven

where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets

microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a

metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are

absorbed 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 does

not absorb the energy.

ULTRA WAVETM INVERTER MICROWAVE SYSTEM

ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System gives you

better microwave cooking performance for defrosting,

cooking and reheating foods quickly and uniformly. The

ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System is proven

technology that delivers a constant stream of

microwave power - true high, medium and low power.

Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH

power only. To achieve a 50% power level in a conven-

tional microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the

time at HIGH power and 50% of the time OFF.

The ULTRA WAVE Inverter Microwave System delivers

power 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 in

the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted

from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking

times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor

cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cook-

ing.

FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time

recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking.

• To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turn

over, or rearrange the food about halfway through the

cooking 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 1/4

to 1/2in. (6.35 to 12.7 mm) to vent steam during

heating or cooking.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Glass turntableMetal floor

100% 0% 100%

50%

0% 100% 0% 100%

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Power Supply

Rated Power Consumption

Microwave Output

Rated Current

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)

Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)

Capacity of Oven Cavity

120 V AC, 60 Hz

1,250 W

*1,200 W

11 A

203/4x 151/4x 191/4

171/4x 9 x 163/4

1.4 Cu. Ft.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all

packing materials from the shipping carton.

2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at

least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and

rear sides for proper ventilation.

3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the

oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the

top of the turntable roller rest.

NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven

upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet

openings can damage the oven.

inches

Countertop

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Your oven comes with the following accessories:

1 Use and Care Guide

1 Glass Turntable

1 Turntable Roller Rest

1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicators

that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and

cooking functions selected.

2. Sensor Cook. This pad allows you to cook most of

your favorite foods without having to select cooking

times and power levels

3. Soften. Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream

cheese, butter or frozen juice.

4. Melt. Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,

butter or marshmallows.

5. Auto Defrost. This pad is an accurate defrosting

method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0

lbs or 4.0 kgs

6. Express Defrost. This pad provides you with the

quick 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 your

microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

9. .Touch this pad to adjust cooking time in each

time 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 enter

cooking time, Power level, quantities, or weights.

13. Start. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the

Sensor cook , Express, Auto and Add minute

function which start automatically and to turn child

Lock on or off.)

14. Add minute. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute to

99 miunute 59 seconds.

15. Stop/Clear. Touch this pad to stop the oven or

clear entries.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

CONTROL PANEL

Oven Control

Panel

Turntable

Roller Rest

Glass Turntable

Easy-Clean

Oven Cavity

See-Through Door

Cooking Guide Label

Safety Interlock System

2 3 5

10 12

14 159

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

USE

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat

includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake

plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls

without metallic trim.

China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without

metallic trim can be used in your oven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that

the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not

touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the

plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish

and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of

the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.

This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer

containers, and plastic bags only for short time

cooking. Use these with care because the

plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper

napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or

design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any

paper product in the microwave oven.

DO NOT USE

Metal Utensil

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and

produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,

thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a

discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage

your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded

dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

Centura™ 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 walls

and door of the oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and

may split or crack when you use them in the

microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure

to leave an opening for steam to escape from

covered cookware.

Brown Paper

• 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.

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.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked

for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods

cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning

agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or

barbecue sauce.

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.

SPACING

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.

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.

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.

STANDING TIME

Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2

to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven.

Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to

retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly

undercooked and they will finish cooking during stand-

ing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about

10 °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 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.

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

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.

• 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

grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then

rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or

rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR

to clear any entries that might have been entered

accidentally while cleaning the panel.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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

Touch: Display Shows:

CLOCK

NOTE: This is a 24 hour clock. You can switch

between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4.

::ENTER TIME OF DAY

TOUCH START

AM TOUCH

PM TOUCH 2

TOUCH

START

::ENTER TIME IN MIN

AND SEC

TOUCH START

Use this safety feature to lock the control panel

when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children

cannot use the oven unsupervised.

To set CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

CHILD LOCK

Touch and hold

until LOCKED

appears in

the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

Touch and

hold until

LOCKED

disappears

from the

display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

Time of day.

Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen

timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To set 3 minutes.

Touch: Display Shows:

KITCHEN TIMER

TIMER and time

counting down.

Time of day.

Twice

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.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Touch: Display Shows:

NOTE: Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will

add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

Time counting down

and power 100

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SENSOR COOK

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Sensor cook 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.

Categories:

Reheat, Potato, Rice, Pizza

Popcorn, Fresh Vegetable

Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Entree

For most Sensor cook 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 Sensor Cook, 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.

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.

Example: To cook potato

Touch: Display Shows:

POTATO (EXAMPLE)

POTATO

Time of day.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SENSOR COOK TABLE

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

Category

Dinner

plate

Soup/

Sauce

Casse-

role

Code

Time of day.

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SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice

cream, cream cheese and frozen juice)

See the following table.

Example: To soften quart of ice cream.

Touch: Display Shows:

SOFTEN TABLE

Amount

1,2 or 3

sticks

Pint,

Quart,

Half

gallon

3 or 8 oz.

6, 12 or

16 oz.

Direction

Butter will be at room

temperature and ready

for use in recipe.

Place container in oven.

Ice cream will be soft

enough to make

scooping easier.

Unwrap and place in

microwavable Container.

Cream cheese will be at

room temperature and

ready for use in recipe.

Remove top.

Place in oven.

Frozen juice will be soft

enough to easily mix with

water.

Category

Butter

Ice

cream

Cream

cheese

Frozen

juice

Code

SELECT MENU

-SEE COOKING GUIDE

ice cream

touch 1 to 3

Quart

ice cream

Time of day.

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MELT

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or

margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed

cheese food). See the following table.

Example:

Touch: Display Shows:

SELECT MENU

-SEE COOKING GUIDE

chocolate

touch 1 to 2

8 oz.

chocolate

Time of day.

MELT TABLE

Amount

1,2 or 3

sticks

4 or 8

oz.

8 or 16

oz.

5 or 10

oz.

Direction

Unwrap and place in

microwavable

container. No need to

cover butter. Stir at the

end of cooking to

complete melting.

Chocolate chips or

squares of baking

chocolate may be used.

Unwrap squares and

place in microwavable

container. Stir at the

end of cycle to

complete melting.

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.

Large or miniature

marshmallows may be

used. Place in

microwavable

container. Stir at the

end of cycle to

complete melting.

Category

Butter or

Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

Marsh-

mallows

Code

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.

Touch: Display Shows:

AUTO DEFROST

3. and

4. Time counting down

and DEFROST.

to enter the weight

MEAT TOUCH

POULTRY TOUCH

FISH TOUCH

0 . 0

LBS ENTER

WEIGHT

1 . 2

LBS

TOUCH START

This 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 DEFROST

2. Time counting down and

EXPRESS DEFROST.

Time of day.

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.

The auto defrost feature provides you with the best

defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide

will show you which defrost sequence is recommended

for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost

includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds

you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get

best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels

are provided.

1 MEAT

2 POULTRY

3 FISH

*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.

NOTE:

When you touch the START pad, the display changes

to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during

the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and

turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed.

Return frozen portions to the oven and touch

START to resume the defrost cycle.

OPERATING TIPS

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and

poultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack-

age (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.

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TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time

and power. For best results, there are 10 power

level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).

Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Table” on

page 17 for more information.

NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven

will automatically cook according to the power

sequence.

Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds

at 50% power.

Touch: Display Shows:

::ENTER COOKING TIME

TOUCH START

OR POWER

ENTER POWER

LEVEL 1 TO 10

POWER

TOUCH START

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Category

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

Food to be Defrosted

Beef

Ground beef, Round steak,

Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,

Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,

Chuck roast, Hamburger patty

Lamb

Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast

Pork

Chops ( 1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs,

Spareribs, Country-style ribs.

Rolled roast, Sausage

Veal

Cutlets (1 lb., 1/2 inch thick)

Poultry

Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts

(boneless)

Cornish Hens

Whole

Turkey

Breast

Steaks/Chops

Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak

Lamb chops (1 inch thick)

Pork chops (1/2 inch thick)

Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2 inch thick)

Fish

Fillets, Whole Steaks

Shellfish

Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,

Scallops

Time counting down

and POWER 50.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

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:

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.

(High)

Use

Power

Level

For best results, some recipes call for different cook

powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You

can program your oven to switch from one power

level to another for up to 2 stages.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch: Display Shows:

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

to set a 7 minute cook

time for second stage.

to set a 3 minute cook

time for first stage.

::ENTER COOKING TIME

TOUCH START

OR POWER

TOUCH START

OR POWER

ENTER POWER

LEVEL

ENTER POWER

LEVEL

POWER

TOUCH START

8. to set an 50%

cook power for

the second

stage.

to set an 70%

cook power for

the first stage.

POWER

TOUCH START

When the first stage is over, you will hear two

short tones as the oven begins the second

cook stage.

10.

Time counting down

and POWER 70.

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Meat

1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be

prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if

desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook-

ing.

2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or

microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.

3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below).

Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the

shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker

chops, use the longer time.

4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking

time.

5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after

cooking. The standing time is very important as it

completes the cooking process.

6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly

cooked before eating.

Poultry

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. The standing time is very

important, as 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.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

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

HIGH(100%)

Cooking Time

Per Pound

1/2

to 11

1/2

minutes

1/2

to 14 minutes

61/2to 91/2minutes

1/2

to 4

1/2

minutes

1/2

to 5

1/2

minutes

1/2

to 16

1/2

minutes

1/2

to 3

1/2

minutes

1/2

to 4

1/2

minutes

Meat Cooking Table

CHICKEN

Whole

Breast (boned)

Portions

TURKEY

Whole

Microwave

Power

Cooking Time

Per Pound

11 to 15 minutes

10 to 14 minutes

11 to 17 minutes

11 to 15 minutes

Poultry Cooking 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 compo-

sition of the food.

Poultry

COOKING TIPS

Meat

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKING TIPS (continued)

Fish

1. 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 the

fish 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 Table

Fish

Fish Fillets

Whole Mackerel,

Cleaned and Prepared

Whole Trout,

Cleaned and Prepared

Salmon Steaks

Microwave

Power

HIGH

Cooking Time

Per Pound

1/2

to 8 minutes

1/2

to 8 minutes

1/2

to 9 minutes

1/2

to 8 minutes

Standing

Time

2 to 3 minutes

3 to 4 minutes

Butter

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

–

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers

Operation

Question

Why is the oven light not on during

cooking?

Why does steam come out of the air

exhaust vent?

Will the microwave oven be damaged if it

operates empty?

Does microwave energy pass through the

viewing screen in the door?

Why does a tone sound when a pad on

the control panel is touched?

Can my microwave oven be damaged if

food is cooked for too long?

When the oven is plugged into wall outlet

for the first time, it does not work properly.

What is wrong?

Why do I see light reflection around the

outer 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 oven

has 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 near

the oven while you are cooking.

The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily

become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you

plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power

interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet

and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.

This light is from the oven light which is located between the

oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

Answer

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers (continued)

Food

Question

What is wrong when baked foods have a

hard, 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 recommended

after 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 cooking

or reheating time.

When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to

steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,

simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking.

CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

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.

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.

•Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn

directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating of

the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.

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.

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. The

amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.

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.

Answer

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TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Problem

Oven does not start

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect time of day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the

operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears 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?

• 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 frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, that is

in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions, 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 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 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 dif-

ferent branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio

or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-

cation to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility

of the user to correct such interference.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)

Possible Causes

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