LG Electronics USA V170XGA Microwave Oven User Manual
LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual
Users Manual
USE & CARE MANUAL MODEL No. 85130 85138 85139 KNOW YOUR UNIT Read this booklet so you will be able to enjoy all the features in your Kenmore Microwave Oven. Record in the space provided below the Model No. and the Serial No. of the appliance. Model No. Serial No. MICROWAVE OVEN Retain this information for future reference. Use and Care Manual *Sold by Sears Canada Inc. Part No. 3828W5A1944 SEARS. CANADA INC., TORONTO. M5B 2B8 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................2 Popcorn..............................................................14 Beverage............................................................14 SAFETY ...................................................................3 Potato.................................................................14 Important Safety Instructions ................................3 Pizza ..................................................................14 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Cook...................................................................15 Excessive Microwave Energy ...............................4 Cooking Guide for “Cook” .................................15 Reheat................................................................16 INFORMATION........................................................5 Cooking Guide for “Reheat” ...............................16 Location of Model Number ....................................5 Quick Defrost .....................................................17 Oven Specifications ..............................................5 Express Defrost..................................................17 Electrical Rating ....................................................5 Express Defrost Chart........................................18 Electrical Requirements ........................................5 Use of the Two Position Metal Rack ..................20 Grounding Instructions ..........................................5 Microwave Oven Features ....................................6 MAINTENANCE.......................................................21 Oven Control Panel...............................................7 CARE AND CLEANING .......................................21 Metal Rack .........................................................21 OPERATION............................................................9 Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................21 LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......9 Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............21 Time of Day........................................................9 Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................22 Kitchen Timer .....................................................9 Oven Light Replacement ...................................22 Light Timer ........................................................9 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................22 Hi/Low/Off ...............................................10 MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................23 Hi/Low/Off ...............................................10 On/Off .......................................................10 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................24 Child Lock .........................................................10 Help....................................................................10 SEARS SERVICE ....................................................27 Hold Warm .........................................................10 Custom Set ........................................................11 SEARS WARRANTY...............................................28 Quick Touch Plus ...............................................11 Custom Cook .....................................................11 SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS.............................29 More / Less ........................................................12 Cooking at High Cook Power .............................12 Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................12 Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........13 -2- 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. • 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. • Read all the instructions before using your oven. • If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. • Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision. • Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS • 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 lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn on. - Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven. TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 4. • Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in its manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. • Do not use or store this appliance 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. • If a fire should start: - Keep the oven door closed. - Turn the oven off. - Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. • To avoid electric shock: - This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical grounding instructions on page 5. - 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. - Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. - Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. - This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. • Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters. • When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less. • Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters. • When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth. • Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. • Do not mount oven a sink. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. -3- SAFETY • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell; water with 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 microwavecooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package 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 above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor. • Preserve the metal rack: - Remove the metal rack from the oven when you are not using it. - Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in it. - The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot holders to remove it after cooking. - Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal rack. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ... • Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlock. • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: - door (bent) - hinges and latches (broken or loosened) - door seals and sealing surfaces. • Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. • The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. -4- INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. 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. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts, SEARS CANADA will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the left side of control panel as shown in the illustration below. WARNING - If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock. MODEL NUMBER LABEL Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Output Power 1000W (IEC 60705 Standard) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-5/8” Cavity Volume 1.8 Cu.ft Net Weight 60 lbs. ELECTRICAL RATING * Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz * 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp + Ventilation Fan) Ensure proper ground exists before use ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit. For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. -5- INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Vent Grille Two-position Metal Rack Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Safety Lock System Grease Filter Glass Turntable Cooktop/Countertop Light -6- Oven Control Panel INFORMATION OVEN CONTROL PANEL 10 11 13 12 14 16 15 18 17 19 20 22 21 23 24 25 27 26 -7- INFORMATION 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. 2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. 3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, or casseroles. 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 or two cups a beverage. 15. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cooking time. 16. POWER: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level. 17. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. 18. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. 19. TIME OF DAY: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 20. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. 21. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. 8. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. 9. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press. 10. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function. 11. EXPRESS DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. 12. QUICK TOUCH PLUS: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. 13. QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 pounds frozen foods. 22. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. 23. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear all entries. 24. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch START. 25. ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. “OFF” will appear in the display. 26. HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. 27. HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. 14. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights. -8- OPERATION LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. TIME OF DAY LIGHT TIMER This oven includes a 24 hour clock. You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset. Example: To set 8:00 AM. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME OF DAY. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.) 2. Touch LIGHT TIMER. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.) 3. Enter the time by using the number key pad. 3. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on. 4. Touch TIME OF DAY. (or START) 4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.) KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 5. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off. Example: To count 3 minutes. 6. Touch START. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6. 2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER. Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER. 3. Enter the time by using the number key pad. 1. Touch LIGHT TIMER. 4. Touch START. When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and END will display. 2. Touch STOP/CLEAR. NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, you should touch key. -9- OPERATION HI / LOW / OFF HELP The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking. once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or a three times to turn the fan off. The HELP pad display feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad. Example: To learn about POPCORN. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off manually. 2. Touch HELP. 3. Touch POPCORN. HI / LOW / OFF Touch once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off. HOLD WARM ON / OFF For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press to turn the turntable on or off. You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. Example: To use the hold warm. NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. • Do not run the empty without food in it. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch HOLD WARM. CHILD LOCK 3. Touch START. You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Example: To set the child lock. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps. Example: To cancel the child lock. 1. Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready. NOTES: • HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. • Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM. • Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD WARM. • Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could be covered during HOLD WARM. To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle: • While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching START. • When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display. • You can set HOLD WARM to follow EXPRESS DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking. - 10 - OPERATION CUSTOM SET QUICK TOUCH PLUS You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. See following chart for more information. A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. Example: To set Quick Touch Plus for 2 minutes. Touch Quick Touch Plus 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. NUMBER CUSTOM SET Sound ON/OFF control Sound ON Sound OFF Clock display control Clock ON Clock OFF Slow speed NOTE: If you touch Quick Touch Plus, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds. Normal speed CUSTOM COOK Fast speed Lbs CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. Kg Demo ON Demo OFF Display Defrost weight mode select Demo mode select NUMBER RESULT Example: To memorize for 2 minutes. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch CUSTOM COOK. Example: To change defrost weight mode. (from lbs to kg) 3. Enter the cook time. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 4. Touch START. 2. Touch CUSTOM SET. Example: To recall the memory. 3. Touch number 4. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 4. Touch number 2. 2. Touch CUSTOM COOK. 3. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. - 11 - OPERATION MORE / LESS By using the MORE or LESS Keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to “HIGH”. Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Enter the cook time. 2. Enter the cook time. 3. Touch POWER. 3. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. 4. Enter the power level. 5. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. - 12 - OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS” The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 10 “HIGH” 100% • • • • • • 90% • Reheat meat slices quickly. • Saute onions, celery, and green pepper. 80% • All reheating. • Cook scrambled eggs. 70% • Cook breads and cereal products. • Cook cheese dishes,veal. • Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes. 60% • Cook pasta. 50% • Cook meats,whole poultry. • Cook custard. • Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib roast,sirloin roast. 40% • Cook less tender cuts of meat. • Reheat frozen convenience foods. 30% • Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood. • Cooking small quantities of food. • Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some sauces. 20% • Soften butter and cream cheese. • Heating small amounts of food. 10% • Soften ice cream. • Raise yeast dough. USE Boil water. Cook ground beef. Make candy. Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. Cook fish, and poultry. Preheat browning dish. • Standing time. - 13 - OPERATION POPCORN POTATO POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this chart: The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with the preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes. Bag Size-ounces 1.75 3.0 3.5 Touch NUMBER 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. Example: To cook 2 Potatoes. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch POTATO. 2. Touch POPCORN. 3. Touch number 2. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. 3. Touch number 2. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended while popping popcorn. PIZZA PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza. A slice is based on a 5 once. BEVERAGE Example: To reheat 1 slice Pizza. BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages. NOTE: • Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup. • Beverage heated with the beverage feature may be very hot. • Remove the container with care. • Beverage may be very hot, remove from oven with care. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch PIZZA. 3. Touch number 1. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch BEVERAGE. 3. Touch number 1. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. - 14 - OPERATION COOK COOK provides four preset categories for cooking. Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice. 4. Enter quantity/servings. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch COOK. 3. Choose food category. Category Touch pad number Fresh vegetable Frozen vegetable Rice Casserole Category Number of cups Fresh vegetable 1 - 4 cups Frozen vegetable 1 - 4 cups Rice 1 - 2 cups Casserole 1 - 4 cups When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. COOKING GUIDE FOR “COOK” CODE CATEGORY FRESH VEGETABLE FROZEN VEGETABLE RICE CASSEROLE QUANTITY 1 cup Vegetables and 2 tbsp water 2 cups Vegetables and 1/4 cup of water 3 cups Vegetables and 1/3 cup of water 4 cups Vegetables and 1/2 cup of water 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup of Long grain rice and 2 1/4 cup of water 2 cups of Long grain rice and 4 1/4 cup of water 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups - 15 - DIRECTIONS Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Add amount of water according to the quantity. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 minutes. Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 minutes. In large microwavable casserole, combine water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes. Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. OPERATION REHEAT REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating. Example: To reheat 3 cups of Casserole. 4. Enter quantity/servings. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Category 2. Touch REHEAT. Number of cups/Items Dinner plate 1 - 2 servings 3. Choose food category. Category Touch pad number Dinner Plate Soup/Sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin Soup/sauce 1 - 4 cups Casserole 1 - 4 cups Roll/Muffin 1 - 4 pieces When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. COOKING GUIDE FOR “REHEAT” CODE CATEGORY DINNER PLATE SERVING AMOUNT 1 serving 2 servings 1 cup DIRECTION Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 2 cups SOUP/SAUCE 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap. 2 cups CASSEROLE 3 cups 4 cups 1 piece 2 pieces ROLL/MUFFIN 3 pieces 4 pieces - 16 - Place on paper towel. Do not cover. OPERATION QUICK DEFROST Weight conversion chart The QUICK DEFROST feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1, 0 pound frozen foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef. You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in EXPRESS DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals. Example: To defrost 1lb ground beef. 1. Touch QUICK DEFROST pad. 2. Touch START pad. EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL 1.6 3.2 4.0 4.8 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.0 12.8 14.4 16.0 .10 .20 .25 One-Quarter Pound .30 .40 .50 One- Half Pound .60 .70 .75 Three-Quarters Pound .80 .90 1.00 One Pound EXPRESS DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using EXPRESS DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Express Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences. Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch EXPRESS DEFROST. 3. Choose food category. Meat Touch pad number Poultry Fish Category 4. Enter the weight. 5. Touch START. 6. After 1/3 of the defrost time is over, The display will prompt you to turn over food. Open door, turn over food, and shield any warm portions. 7. Close the door and restart. 8. After 2/3 of the defrost time is over, the display will prompt you to turn over food. Repeat steps 6 and 7. When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. NOTE: If you do not open the door, the display will resume the countdown. DEFROSTING TIPS • When using EXPRESS DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Only use EXPRESS DEFROST for raw food. EXPRESS DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a “true” freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food. • If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight. • The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly 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 shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can damage the oven lining. • Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm. • For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time. - 17 - OPERATION EXPRESS DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground beef (bulk) MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground beef (patties) MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than two oz.patties. Depress center when freezing. Round steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Tenderloin steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Stew beef MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Pot roast, chuck roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Rib roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Rolled rump roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable baking dish. MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. PORK Chops (1 inch thick) MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Hot dogs MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Spareribs Country style ribs MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Sausage, links MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Sausage, bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Loin roast, boneless MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. LAMB Cubes for stew Chops (1 inch thick) - 18 - OPERATION EXPRESS DEFROST CHART (continued) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN SETTING POULTRY Whole Cut-up SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AT BEEP Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets FISH Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water. Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Whole FISH Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave . Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. SHELLFISH Crabmeat FISH Break apart. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Lobster tails FISH Rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Shrimp FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Scallops FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. NOTE : 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) - 19 - OPERATION USE OF THE TWO POSITION METAL RACK The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside/down to help 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 the side walls of the oven. • Turn the rack upside-down when using taller containers on the bottom of the oven. • Use the rack only when cooking food on two levels. • Food microwave best when place directly on the oven 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 foods together. When heating several different type of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven floor, While foods which need only to be warm should be placed on the rack. WARNING: DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT. - 20 - MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed. METAL RACK Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush.Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack. CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER 3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock. NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filter in place. CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service Center. 1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws) 2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. 1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out. 3. Remove old filter. 2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken. 4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock. 5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock. - 21 - MAINTENANCE COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 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. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle screws) 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven. Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal? A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven. Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating? A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off. Q. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen. A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking. 4. Lift up the bulb holder. Q. What does “standing time” mean? A. ”Standing time” means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking. 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? How do I get the best results? A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils. 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 the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent. - 22 - MAINTENANCE You may microwave in many more utensils than you can use on the stove or in a conventional oven, because microwaves 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 safely with 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. MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food. PAPER: Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave oven. DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven. METAL DECORATION: Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven. ALUMINUM FOIL: Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven. WOOD: Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way. TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS: Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before 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 the oven. METAL TWIST TIES: Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire. - 23 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing 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 circuit breaker. • check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in 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 into receptacle. • check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function. If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly: • be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time: • check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle. • be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical 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 prevent overcooking. 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, power level, 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, installed on 4 supports. If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking: • check that door is firmly closed. • check that Timer wasn’t started instead of a cooking function. - 24 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the 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 Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements. PROBLEM SOLUTION Oven 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 Foods Use 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 Foods Use 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? - 25 - R - 26 - SEARS SERVICE WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you can depend on SEARS for service because SEARS service is nationwide. 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, having the 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 YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time. A SEARS Maintenance Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty. A provides complete protection from unexpected repair bills and undue inconvenience. It assures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Oven. Here's a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a SEARS Maintenance Agreement. YEARS OF OWNERSHIP 1st YEAR 2nd YEAR 3rd YEAR 4th YEAR 5th YEAR Part-W Labour-MA Part-W Labour-MA Part-W Labour-MA COVERAGE 1. Replacement of magnetron Parts and Service 2. Required due to defects in materials or workmanship MA MA MA 3. Mechanical adjustment and required service MA MA MA 4. All parts and service required for proper operation not covered by the warranty. MA MA MA MA MA 5. Even if the problem turns out to be non-technical such as customer instructions, there will be no charge for service. MA MA MA MA MA 6. Annual preventive maintenance check at your request. MA MA MA MA MA MA-MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT W-WARRANTY CONTACT YOUR KENMORE SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. - 27 - WARRANTY KENMORE MICROWAVE WARRANTY — For "TWO YEARS" from date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship subject 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. PRODUCT CATEGORY SERVICE Counter Top Microwave (all sizes) Carry in Micro/Convection and Over The Range In Home WHAT IS NOT COVERED: 1. 2. 3. 4. Installation. Damage resulting from improper voltage. Service required because of damage due to misuse or abuse. 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 it any liability other than those contained herein. Any agreement, verbal or written, outside of, or creating any other warranties in addition to or contradictory to the foregoing, shall be void and of no and of no effect. The above warranty applies only to Kenmore Microwave Ovens which are used for private household purposes. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 1. 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 2B8 - 28 - SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS CALL 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, make and model no. of the merchandise and the name and number of the part you wish to order. *If calling locally, please use one of the following numbers: Regina-566-5124 Montreal-333-5740 Toronto-744-4900 Halifax-454-2444 Kitchener-894-7590 Ottawa-738-4440 Vancouver-420-8211 - 29 -
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