LG Electronics USA V170XGA Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

MICROWAVE OVENUse and Care ManualRUSE & CAREMANUALMODEL No.851308513885139KNOW YOUR UNITRead this booklet so you will beable to enjoy all the features inyour Kenmore Microwave Oven.Record in the space providedbelow the Model No. and theSerial No. of the appliance.Model No.Serial No.Retain this informationfor future reference.*Sold by Sears Canada Inc.Part No. 3828W5A1944 SEARS. CANADA INC., TORONTO. M5B 2B8
TABLE OF CONTENTS- 2 -TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................2SAFETY...................................................................3Important Safety Instructions ................................3Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure ToExcessive Microwave Energy ...............................4INFORMATION........................................................5Location of Model Number....................................5Oven Specifications ..............................................5Electrical Rating ....................................................5Electrical Requirements ........................................5Grounding Instructions..........................................5Microwave Oven Features ....................................6Oven Control Panel...............................................7OPERATION............................................................9LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......9Time of Day........................................................9Kitchen Timer.....................................................9Light Timer ........................................................9Hi/Low/Off ...............................................10Hi/Low/Off ...............................................10On/Off .......................................................10Child Lock .........................................................10Help....................................................................10Hold Warm .........................................................10Custom Set ........................................................11Quick Touch Plus...............................................11Custom Cook .....................................................11More / Less ........................................................12Cooking at High Cook Power.............................12Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................12Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........13Popcorn..............................................................14Beverage............................................................14Potato.................................................................14Pizza ..................................................................14Cook...................................................................15Cooking Guide for “Cook” .................................15Reheat................................................................16Cooking Guide for “Reheat” ...............................16Quick Defrost .....................................................17Express Defrost..................................................17Express Defrost Chart........................................18Use of the Two Position Metal Rack ..................20MAINTENANCE.......................................................21CARE AND CLEANING .......................................21Metal Rack .........................................................21Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................21Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............21Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................22Oven Light Replacement ...................................22QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................22MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................23BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................24SEARS SERVICE....................................................27SEARS WARRANTY...............................................28SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS.............................29
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electricshock, fire, injury to persons or exposure toexcessive microwave energy.• Read all the instructions before using youroven.• Do not allow children to use this oven withoutclose supervision.• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” foundon page 4.• Use the microwave oven only for its intended useas described in its manual. Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. Thistype of oven is specifically designed to heat, cookor dry food. It is not designed for industrial orlaboratory use.• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Donot use this product near water -for example, neara kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, and the like.• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Donot leave paper products, cooking utensils, or foodin the cavity when not in use.• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do notallow grease to accumulate on the hood or thefilters.• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fanon.• Suitable for use above both gas and electriccooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based ovencleaners, may damage the filters.• When cleaning the door and the surfaces thattouch the door, use only mild, non-abrasivesoaps or detergents and a sponge or softcloth.• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-insafety switches to make sure the power is off whenthe door is open.• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have itthoroughly checked by a qualified servicetechnician before using it again.• To avoid a fire hazard: - Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can starts a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.- Do not store combustible items (bread,cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightningstrikes the power lines, it may cause the oven toturn on.- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sureto remove them before placing the item in theoven.• If a fire should start:- Keep the oven door closed.- Turn the oven off.- Disconnect the power cord or shut off thepower at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.• To avoid electric shock:- This appliance must be grounded. Connect itonly to a properly grounded outlet. See theelectrical grounding instructions on page 5.- Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged cord or plug, if it is not workingproperly or if it has been damaged or dropped.- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug inwater.- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.- This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service personnel. • Install or locate the microwave oven only inaccordance with the provided installationinstructions.• Do not mount oven a sink.• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damageto your oven.- 3 -SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY ...• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result inharmful 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.• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or babyfood. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury.- Do not heat small-necked containers, such assyrup bottles.- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.- Do not attempt home canning in yourmicrowave oven.- Do not heat the following items in themicrowave oven: whole eggs in the shell; waterwith oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glass jars. These items may explode.• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.It is made for household use only.• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put thepackage on a microwavable dish.- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor.Use a microwavable dish.- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch abovefloor. Carefully read and follow the instructions forthe browning dish. If you use a browning dishincorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.• Preserve the metal rack:- Remove the metal rack from the oven when youare not using it.- Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack init.- The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Usepot holders to remove it after cooking.- Do not use foil or metal containers on the metalrack.• This appliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contact nearest authorizedservice facility for examination, repair oradjustment.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- 4 -SAFETY
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you howto use all the fine features of this microwave oven. LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBERTo request service information or replacement parts,SEARS CANADA will require the complete modelnumber of your microwave oven. The number is on theleft side of control panel as shown in the illustrationbelow.OVEN SPECIFICATIONSOutput Power 1000W (IEC 60705 Standard)Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-5/8”Cavity Volume 1.8 Cu.ftNet Weight 60 lbs.ELECTRICAL RATING* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz* 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +Ventilation Fan)ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSThe oven is designed to operate on a Standard120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is atleast 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the onlyappliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hzor any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. If an electricalshort circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. The cord for this appliance has agrounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug intoan outlet that is properly installed and grounded.WARNING - If you use the grounding plugimproperly, you risk electric shock.Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand thegrounding instructions or if you wonder whether theappliance is properly grounded.Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has ashort power-supply cord. See the separate InstallationInstructions for directions on properly placing the cord.Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch orcrush it in any way.If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade groundingplug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plugon the appliance. The marked rating of the extensioncord shall be equal to or greater than the electricalrating of the appliance.For a permanently connected appliance:This appliance must be connected to a grounded,metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor should be run with the circuitconductors and connected to the equipment groundingterminal or lead on the appliance.Ensure proper groundexists before useMODEL NUMBER LABELINFORMATION- 5 -
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURESDoor HandleWindow withMetal ShieldOven ControlPanelCooktop/Countertop LightGrease FilterDoor SafetyLock SystemModel and Serial Number PlateCooking GuideVent GrilleTwo-positionMetal RackGlass Turntable- 6 -INFORMATION
OVEN CONTROL PANEL121511172126131819222427352023251614971046812- 7 -INFORMATION
- 8 -INFORMATION1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock andindicators to tell you time of day, cooking timesettings and cooking functions selected.2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcornin your microwave oven. 3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, orcasseroles. 4. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices.5. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes from 1 to 4. 6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate,soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin. 7. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup ortwo cups a beverage. 8. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds ofcooking time each time you press it. 9. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds ofcooking time each time you press. 10. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use eachoven function. 11. EXPRESS DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touchon pad to select food type and defrost food byweight.12. QUICK TOUCH PLUS: Touch this pad to set andstart quickly at 100% power level.13. QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides you with thequick defrosting method for 1.0 pounds frozenfoods.14. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cookingtime, power level, quantities or weights. 15. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.16. POWER: Touch this pad to select a cooking powerlevel.17. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change theoven’s default settings for sound, clock, displayspeed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. 18. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cookedfoods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to99 minutes 99 seconds. 19. TIME OF DAY: Touch this pad to enter the time ofday. 20. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall onecooking instruction previously programmed intomemory. 21. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. 22. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchentimer. 23. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven orclear all entries. 24. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If youopen the door after oven begins to cook, retouchSTART. 25. ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off theturntable. “OFF” will appear in the display. 26. HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fanon or off. 27. HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on thecooktop/countertop light.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVENThis section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need toknow to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.TIME OF DAYThis oven includes a 24 hour clock. LIGHT TIMERYou can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automaticallyat any time you want. The light comes on at the sametime every day until reset.OPERATION1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch TIME OF DAY.(Press once for AM, twice forPM.)3. Enter the time by using thenumber key pad. 4. Touch TIME OF DAY.(or START)Example: To set 8:00 AM.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.3. Enter the time by using thenumber key pad. 4. Touch START.When the time is over, youwill hear seven beeps andEND will display.Example: To count 3 minutes.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch LIGHT TIMER.(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)3. Enter the time you want theLIGHT to turn on.4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again.(Press once for AM, twice forPM.)5. Enter the time you want theLIGHT to turn off.6. Touch START.Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.KITCHEN TIMERYou can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use theTimer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off theLIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER inoperation, you should touch key.Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.- 9 -
- 10 -CHILD LOCKYou may lock the control panel to prevent themicrowave from being accidentally started or used bychildren.HOLD WARMYou can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in yourmicrowave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Youcan use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automaticallyfollow a cooking cycle.NOTES:• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99seconds.• Food cooked covered should be covered duringHOLD WARM.• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should beuncovered during HOLD WARM.• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate couldbe covered during HOLD WARM.To make HOLD WARM automatically followanother cycle:• While you are programming the cooking instructions,touch HOLD WARM before touching START. • When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear twotones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display.• You can set HOLD WARM to follow EXPRESSDEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking. OPERATION1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch and hold 0more than 4seconds. LOCKED will appearin the display window with twobeeps.Example: To set the child lock.1. Touch and hold 0more than 4seconds. LOCKED willdisappear and you hear twobeeps. At this time the oven isready.Example: To cancel the child lock.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch HOLD WARM.3. Touch START.Example: To use the hold warm.ON / OFFFor best cooking results, leave theturntable on. It can be turned off for largedishes. Press to turn the turntableon or off. NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hotto touch. Be careful touching the turntableduring and after cooking.• Do not run the empty without food in it.HELPThe HELP pad display feature information and helpfulhints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch HELP.3. Touch POPCORN.Example: To learn about POPCORN.HI / LOW / OFFThe FAN moves steam and othervapors from the surface cooking. once for High fan speed, twice forLow fan speed, or a three times to turnthe fan off. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around themicrowave oven, the fan in the vent hood willautomatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool theoven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.When this occurs, you can not turn the fan offmanually.HI / LOW / OFFTouch once for bright light, twicefor the night light or three times to turnthe light off.
- 11 -OPERATIONCUSTOM SETYou can change the default values for beep sound,clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo modeoperations.See following chart for more information.NUMBER1121212312122Sound ON/OFFcontrolSound ONSound OFFClock ONClock OFFSlow speedNormal speedFast speedLbsKgDemo ONDemo OFFClock displaycontrolDisplayDefrost weightmode selectDemo modeselect345CUSTOMSET RESULT1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CUSTOM SET.3. Touch number 4.4. Touch number 2.Example: To change defrost weight mode.(from lbs to kg)NUMBERQUICK TOUCH PLUSA time-saving pad, this simplified control lets youquickly set and start microwave cooking without theneed to touch START.NOTE:If you touch Quick Touch Plus, it will add 30 secondsup to 3 minutes ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds.Touch Quick Touch Plus 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.Example: To set Quick Touch Plus for 2 minutes.CUSTOM COOKCUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cookinginstruction previously placed in memory and begincooking quickly.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CUSTOM COOK. 3. Enter the cook time.4. Touch START.Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CUSTOM COOK. 3. Touch START.When the cook time is over, youwill hear four beeps and ENDwill display.Example: To recall the memory.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Enter the cook time.3. Touch START.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Enter the cook time.3. Touch POWER.4. Enter the power level.5. Touch START.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 secondsat 70% power.COOKING AT LOWER POWERLEVELSHIGH power cooking does not always give you thebest results with foods that need slower cooking, suchas roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9power settings in addition to “HIGH”. OPERATIONMORE / LESSBy using the MORE or LESS Keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can beadjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking timeeach time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10seconds of cooking time each time you press it.- 12 -
- 13 -OPERATIONPOWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE• Boil water.• Cook ground beef.• Make candy.• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.• Cook fish, and poultry. • Preheat browning dish.• Reheat meat slices quickly.• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.• All reheating.• Cook scrambled eggs.• Cook breads and cereal products.• Cook cheese dishes,veal.• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.• Cook pasta.• Cook meats,whole poultry.• Cook custard.• Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,ribroast,sirloin roast.• Cook less tender cuts of meat.• Reheat frozen convenience foods. • Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.• Cooking small quantities of food.• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and somesauces.• Soften butter and cream cheese.• Heating small amounts of food.• Soften ice cream.• Raise yeast dough.• Standing time.10“HIGH”9876543210100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS”The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow youto choose the best power level for the food you arecooking. Below are listed all the power levels,examples of foods best cooked at each level, and theamount of microwave power you are using.
OPERATIONBEVERAGEBEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages.NOTE:• Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.• Beverage heated with the beverage feature may bevery hot.• Remove the container with care.• Beverage may be very hot, remove from oven withcare.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch BEVERAGE.3. Touch number 1.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage.POTATOThe POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with thepreset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1to 4 potatoes.NOTE:• Cooking times based on an average 8 ounce potato.• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch POTATO.3. Touch number 2.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.POPCORNPOPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ouncebags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.Pop only one package at a time. If you are using amicrowave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’sinstructions.To correctly set your microwave oven, follow thischart:CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended whilepopping popcorn.Bag Size-ouncesTouch NUMBER1.751233.0 3.51. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch POPCORN.3. Touch number 2. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.- 14 -1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch PIZZA.3. Touch number 1. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To reheat 1 slice Pizza.PIZZAPIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza.A slice is based on a 5 once.
OPERATION1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch COOK.3. Choose food category.Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.COOKCOOK provides four preset categories for cooking.CategoryFreshvegetableFrozenvegetableRiceCasseroleTouch padnumber1234- 15 -4. Enter quantity/servings.When the cook time is over, youwill hear four beeps and ENDwill display.CategoryFreshvegetableFrozenvegetableRiceCasseroleNumber ofcups1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups1 - 2 cups1 - 4 cupsCOOKING GUIDE FOR “COOK”CATEGORYCODE QUANTITYDIRECTIONSFRESHVEGETABLEFROZENVEGETABLERICECASSEROLE1234Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.Add amount of water according to thequantity. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 minutes.1 cup Vegetables and 2 tbsp water2 cups Vegetables and 1/4 cup of water3 cups Vegetables and 1/3 cup of water4 cups Vegetables and 1/2 cup of waterPlace in a microwavable bowl or casserole.Cover with vented plastic wrap.Let stand 5 minutes.1 cup2 cups3 cups4 cups1 cup2 cups3 cups4 cupsIn large microwavable casserole, combinewater, rice, margarine and salt. Cover withmicrowavable lid or vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.1 cup of Long grain rice and2 1/4 cup of water2 cups of Long grain rice and4 1/4 cup of waterPlace in a microwavable bowl or casserole.Cover with vented plastic wrap.
- 16 -OPERATION1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch REHEAT.3. Choose food category.4. Enter quantity/servings.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To reheat 3 cups of Casserole.CategoryDinner PlateSoup/SauceCasseroleRoll/MuffinTouch padnumber1 234CategoryDinner plateSoup/sauceCasseroleRoll/MuffinNumber ofcups/Items1 - 2 servings1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups1 - 4 piecesREHEATREHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating. COOKING GUIDE FOR “REHEAT”CATEGORYCODE1234DINNER PLATESOUP/SAUCECASSEROLEROLL/MUFFINPlace on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap.Place in shallow microwavable casserole.Cover with vented plastic wrap. Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.Cover with plastic wrap.Place on paper towel. Do not cover.1 serving2 servings1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 piece2 pieces3 pieces4 piecesSERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION
- 17 -OPERATIONWeight conversion chartYou are probably used to food weights as being inpounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (forexample 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).However, in order to enter food weight in EXPRESSDEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of apound. If the weight on the food package is infractions of a pound, you can use the following chartto convert the weight to decimals.DEFROSTING TIPS• When using EXPRESS DEFROST, the weight tobe entered is the net weight in pounds and tenthsof pounds (the weight of the food minus thecontainer).• Only use EXPRESS DEFROST for raw food.EXPRESS DEFROST gives best results when foodto be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directlyfrom a “true” freezer). If food has been stored in arefrigerator-freezer that does not maintain atemperature of 5°F or below, always program alower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) toprevent cooking the food. • If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20minutes, enter a lower food weight.• The shape of the package alters the defrostingtime. Shallow rectangular packets defrost morequickly than a deep block.• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.Separated pieces defrost more easily.• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shieldfoods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, butthe foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foilcan damage the oven lining.• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if theystart to become warm.• For better results, a preset standing time isincluded in the defrosting time.NUMBER AFTERDECIMALEQUIVALENTOUNCE WEIGHT.10.20.25.30.40.50.60.70.75.80.901.001.63.24.04.86.48.09.611.212.012.814.416.0One-Quarter PoundOne- Half PoundThree-Quarters PoundOne PoundQUICK DEFROSTThe QUICK DEFROST feature provides you with the quickdefrosting method for 1, 0 pound frozen foods. The ovenautomatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.EXPRESS DEFROSTYour microwave oven is preset with three defrostsequences. Using EXPRESS DEFROST is the bestway to defrost frozen foods. The Express DefrostSequence Table below provides some basicguidelines for using the three defrost sequences. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch EXPRESS DEFROST.Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.CategoryMeatPoultryFishTouch padnumber1234. Enter the weight.3. Choose food category.5. Touch START.6. After 1/3 of the defrost time isover, The display will promptyou to turn over food. Opendoor, turn over food, andshield any warm portions.7. Close the door and restart.8. After 2/3 of the defrost time isover, the display will prompt youto turn over food. Repeat steps6 and 7. When the defrost timeis over, you will hear four beepsand END will display.NOTE: If you do not open thedoor, the display willresume the countdown.1. Touch QUICK DEFROST pad.2. Touch START pad.Example: To defrost 1lb ground beef.
- 18 -OPERATIONFOOD AT BEEPSETTINGSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSBEEFGround beef(bulk)Ground beef(patties)Round steakTenderloinsteakStew beefPot roast,chuck roastRib roastRolled rump roastLAMBCubes forstewChops(1 inch thick)PORKChops(1 inch thick)Hot dogsSpareribsCountry styleribsSausage,linksSausage,bulkLoin roast,bonelessMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATRemove thawed portions withfork. Turn over. Returnremainder to oven.Separate and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Remove thawed portions withfork. Separate remainder.Return remainder to oven.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Remove thawed portions withfork. Return remainder tooven.Separate and rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Separate and rearrange.Remove thawed portions withfork. Turn over. Returnremainder to oven.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts ofmeat should have the narrow or fatty areasshielded with foil at the beginning of a defrostsequence. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.Do not defrost less than two oz.patties. Depress center when freezing.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTMeat setting
FOOD AT BEEPSETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSCHICKENWhole Cut-upCORNISHHENSWholeTURKEYBreastPOULTRYPOULTRYPOULTRYTurn over (finish defrostingbreast-side down). Coverwarm areas with aluminumfoil.Turn over. Cover warmareas with aluminum foil. Separatepieces and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warmareas with aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warmareas with aluminum foil.Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavableroast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in coldwater. Remove giblets when chicken is partiallydefrosted.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.FOOD AT BEEPSETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFISHFilletsSteaksWholeSHELLFISHCrabmeatLobster tailsShrimpScallopsFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHTurn over. Separate filletswhen partially thawed ifpossible.Separate and rearrange.Break apart. Rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Carefully separate fillets under cold water.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Run cold water over to finish defrosting.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touchsides of microwave . Finish defrosting byimmersing in cold water.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place in a microwavable baking dish.EXPRESS DEFROST CHART (continued)Poultry settingFish setting- 19 -OPERATIONNOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0kg)* Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs. (0.1~4.0kg)
- 20 -OPERATIONUSE OF THE TWO POSITION METALRACKThe two position Metal Rack gives you extra spacewhen cooking in more than one container at the sametime. The metal rack can be turned upside/down tohelp fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven.NOTE:• Rack must be on four supports when used.• Avoid having rack touching metal walls.• Insert the rack securely into the four supports on theside walls of the oven.• Turn the rack upside-down when using tallercontainers on the bottom of the oven.• Use the rack only when cooking food on two levels.• Food microwave best when place directly on theoven floor.• Do not store or cook with rack on floor of the oven.Product damage may result.• Do not store microwave browning dish on rack.How to reheat several different type of foodstogether. When heating several different type offood together, foods which should be served hotmust be placed on the oven floor, While foodswhich need only to be warm should be placed onthe rack.WARNING:DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.
- 21 -MAINTENANCECARE AND CLEANINGFor best performance and safety, keep the oven cleaninside and outside. Take special care to keep the innerdoor panel and the oven front frame free of food orgrease build-up.Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe themicrowave oven inside and out, including the hoodbottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot)mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use achrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal andaluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with awet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken orbacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, ifneeded. METAL RACKWash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft ornylon scrub brush.Dry completely.Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to cleanrack.CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERThe grease filter should be removed and cleanedoften, at least once a month.1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pullfilter downward and push to the other side. The filterwill drop out.2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammoniaor place in a dishwasher. The aluminum willdarken.3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, thenpush up and toward oven center to lock.NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filter inplace.CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENTIf your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter shouldbe replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often ifnecessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the ServiceCenter.1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.(2 middle screws)2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out3. Remove old filter.5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Pushthe top until it snaps into place. Replace the mountingscrews. Turn the power back on at the main powersupply and set the clock. 4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set theclock.
- 22 -MAINTENANCEOVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main powersupply.2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middlescrews)3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.4. Lift up the bulb holder.5. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.6. Replace the bulb holder.7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push thebottom until it snaps into place. Replace themounting screws. Turn the power back on at themain power supply. COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main powersupply.2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that Imay reheat or cook in two levels at a time?A. Only use the rack that is supplied with yourmicrowave oven. Use of any other rack can result inpoor cooking performance and/or arcing and maydamage your oven.Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in mymicrowave oven?A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if trayis 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorbmicrowave energy). Never allow metal to touchwalls or door.Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave ovenappears wavy. Is this normal?A. This appearance is normal and does not affect theoperation of your oven.Q. What are the humming noises that I hear whenmy microwave oven is operating?A. You hear the sound of the transformer when themagnetron tube cycles on and off.Q. Why does the dish become hot when Imicrowave food in it? I thought that this shouldnot happen.A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat tothe dish. Use hot pads to remove food aftercooking.Q. What does “standing time” mean?A. ”Standing time” means that food should be takenout of the oven and covered for additional time aftercooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose.Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Howdo I get the best results?A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn followingmanufacturer’s guidelines or use thepreprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listeningtest” by stopping the oven as soon as the poppingslows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do nottry to repop unpopped kernels. You can also usespecial microwave poppers. When using a popper,be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do notpop popcorn in glass utensils.Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaustvent?A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. Themicrowave oven has been designed to vent thissteam out the top vent.
USEOVENPROOF GLASS (treated for highintensity heat):utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,cake plates, liquid measuring cups,casseroles and bowls without metallictrim.CHINA:bowls, cups, serving plates and platterswithout metallic trim.PLASTIC:Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plasticwrap loosely over the dish and press it tothe sides.Vent plastic wrap by turning back oneedge slightly to allow excess steam toescape. The dish should be deepenough so that the plastic wrap will nottouch the food. As the food heats it maymelt the plastic wrap wherever the wraptouches the food.Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and plasticbags only for short cooking time. Usethese with care because the plasticmay soften from the heat of the food.PAPER:Paper towels, waxed paper, papernapkins and paper plates with nometallic trim or design. Look for themanufacturer's label for use in themicrowave oven. DO NOT USEMETAL UTENSILS:Metal shields the food from microwave energy and producesuneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foiltrays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage yourmicrowave oven.METAL DECORATION:Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and maydamage the oven.ALUMINUM FOIL:Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cookingand may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shieldpoultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inchfrom the side walls and door of the oven.WOOD:Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crackwhen you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in thesame way.TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from coveredutensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food itemsbefore cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.BROWN PAPER:Avoid using brown paper bags.They absorb too much heat and could burn.FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in theoven.METAL TWIST TIES:Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.They become hot and could cause a fire.MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDEYou may microwave in many more utensils than you can use on the stove or in a conventional oven, becausemicrowaves penetrate them safely still cooking the food.Below are listed the utensils you can safely cook with and those you must avoid. To test whether you can safelywith a utensil not on the lists below, do the following:1. Place the utensil empty in the microwave oven.2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place in the oven beside the utensil.3. Microwave on HI Power for 1 minute.4. If the utensil is warm to the touch at the end of this time, you should not use it for microwave cooking.- 23 -MAINTENANCE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well asreviewing additional information on items to check, may prevent an unneeded service call.If nothing on the oven operates:• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuitbreaker.• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuitin house.• check that controls are set properly.If the oven interior light does not works:• the light bulb is loose or defective.If oven will not cook:• check that control panel was programmed correctly.• check that door is firmly closed.• check that Start Pad was touched.• check that probe was inserted correctly intoreceptacle.• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cookfunction.If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cookstoo rapidly:• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.If the time of day clock does not always keepcorrect time:• check that the power cord is fully inserted into theoutlet receptacle.• be sure the oven is the only appliance on theelectrical circuit.If food cooks unevenly:• be sure food is evenly shaped.• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.• check placement of aluminum strips used to preventovercooking.If food is undercooked:• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,& power levels) were correctly followed.• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.If food is overcooked:• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, powerlevel, time, size of dish) were followed.If arcing (sparks) occur:• be sure microwavable dishes were used.• be sure wire twist ties weren’t used.• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly, installedon 4 supports.If the Display shows a time counting down but theoven is not cooking:• check that door is firmly closed.• check that Timer wasn’t started instead of a cookingfunction.- 24 -BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
- 25 -BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICEYou can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate theoperating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem.If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Service center. Sears ServiceCenters are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.PROBLEM SOLUTIONOven will not start Is power cord plugged in?Is door closed?Cooking time not set.Temperature not set or probe not plugged in.Arcing or Sparking Use approved cookware only.Properly position temperature probe.Do not operate with oven empty.Time of day incorrect Reset time of day.Probe Light Flashes Is temperature probe properly plugged in?Unevenly Cooked FoodsUse approved cookware only.Turn or stir food.Completely defrost food.Overcooked Foods Properly position temperature probe.Use correct time. / Power level setting.Use correct temp setting.Undercooked FoodsUse approved cookware only.Properly position temperature probe.Completely defrost food.Use correct time. / Power level setting.Use correct temp setting.Check see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.Improper Defrosting Use approved cookware only.Turn or stir food.Use correct time. / Power level setting.Oven Lamp does net Light Is power cord plugged in?Is door closed?Cooking time not set.Is light bulb burned out?
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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you can depend on SEARS for service because SEARS service isnationwide.Your Kenmore Microwave Oven has added value when you consider that SEARS has a service unit near you,stated by Trained Technicians-Professional technicians specifically trained on Kenmore Microwave Ovens, havingthe parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you.-"We Service What We sell!"TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOURMICROWAVE OVEN, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT.Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet anymodern appliance may require service from time to time. A SEARS Maintenance Agreement is more than anextension of the Warranty.A provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue inconvenience. It assures you of maximumefficiency from your Microwave Oven.Here's a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a SEARSMaintenance Agreement.COVERAGEYEARS OF OWNERSHIP 1st YEAR2nd YEAR3rd YEAR 4th YEAR 5th YEAR1. Replacement of magnetronParts and Service2. Required due to defects inmaterials or workmanship3. Mechanical adjustment and required service4. All parts and service required for proper operation not covered by the warranty.5. Even if the problem turns out to be non-technical such as customer instructions, there will be no charge for service.6. Annual preventivemaintenance check at your request.WMAWWWMAMA MAMAMAMAPart-WLabour-MAPart-WLabour-MAPart-WLabour-MAMAMA MA MAMA MA MAMA MA MAMAWWMAMAMAMA-MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTW-WARRANTYCONTACT YOUR KENMORE SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.- 27 -SEARS SERVICE
WARRANTYKENMORE MICROWAVE WARRANTY— For "TWO YEARS" from date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanshipsubject to exclusions below free of charge, labour included. — For the next "THREE" years Sears will replace the Magnetron free of charge, labour not included.— This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.WHAT IS NOT COVERED:1. Installation.2. Damage resulting from improper voltage.3. Service required because of damage due to misuse or abuse.4. Service required as a result of fire, flood, or acts of God.Sears does not authorize any person or representative to make any other warranty or assume for itany liability other than those contained herein. Any agreement, verbal or written, outside of, orcreating any other warranties in addition to or contradictory to the foregoing, shall be void and of noand of no effect. The above warranty applies only to Kenmore Microwave Ovens which are used forprivate household purposes.HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE1. For "Carry In", simply bring the microwave oven to the nearest Sears Service Centre or Store.2. For "In Home" contact the nearest Sears Service Centre or Store.SEARS CANADA INC.222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8PRODUCT CATEGORY SERVICECounter Top Microwave (all sizes) Carry inMicro/Convection and Over The Range In Home- 28 -
SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTSCALL 1-800-665-4455*Keep this number handy should you require a service call or need to order repair parts.If ordering parts make sure you have the name, makeand model no. of the merchandise and the name and numberof the part you wish to order.*If calling locally, please use one of the following numbers:Regina-566-5124 Montreal-333-5740Toronto-744-4900 Halifax-454-2444Kitchener-894-7590 Ottawa-738-4440Vancouver-420-8211- 29 -

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