Use & Care Guide
Guide D’utilisation et D’entretien
English / Français
Models/Modèles: 721. 8502*
®
Kenmore
Microwave Oven
Four micro-onde
* = color number, numéro de couleur
P/No.: MFL39431006
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave
oven. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow instructions immediately.
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow instructions.
WARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
•Some products such as whole eggs in
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
the shell and sealed containers, such as
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
closed jars, can explode and should not
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
be heated in the microwave oven.
•Read all instructions before using the
•Use the microwave oven only for its
microwave oven.
intended use as described in this manual.
•Read and follow the specific
•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
in the microwave oven. This type of oven
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
ENERGY” found on page 5.
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
•The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found
on page 5.
or laboratory use.
•As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
•Do not operate the microwave oven if
it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
•Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
•Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in
operation.
•Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
•See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
•Do not store this microwave oven outdoors.
•Do not use the microwave oven near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or similar location.
•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the
microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
counter.
•Do not mount over a sink.
•Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. Doing so will cause overheating
of the oven.
•Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able
to overheat beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not always present. This could result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or
other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce
the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
•This Microwave Oven is suitable for use above
both gas and electric cooking and equipment.
•This Microwave Oven is intended to be used
above ranges with a maximum width of 36
inches (91 cm).
•Clean Ventilating Hoods frequently - grease
should not accumulate on hood or filter.
•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the
fan on.
•Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
•Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils
should not be inserted in the microwave oven, as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
•Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can break off the pad and touch electrical parts,
causing a risk of electric shock.
1) Do not overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid before and halfway through
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
4) After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time
before removing the container.
5) Use extreme caution when inserting a spoon
or other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open. Doing so can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage
to the:
safety interlocks.
(1) Door (bent)
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces
(b) Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except for a properly qualified
service technician.
DANGER
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15 or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. A time delay fuse is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit,
serving only this appliance, is provided.
Observe all governing codes and
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Do not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
•For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING: Improper grounding can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or service technician if you
do not understand the grounding instructions, or if
you wonder whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
•For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance has a short power supply cord
to reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or
becoming entangled in the cord. The microwave
oven 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
microwave oven.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows the basics that you need to know in
order to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
Magnetron
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It
causes food to make its own heat, and it is this heat that cooks
the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see the results of what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The
microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it
turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. The microwaves then bounce off a metal floor,
back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Oven cavit y
lass turntable
Metal floorG
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics
without heating them, so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is
interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
•Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
•Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS
•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If
needed, touch Add 30 Sec while the oven is operating, or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Add
30 Sec” section).
•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all
recipes. This will help ensure that the food is evenly cooked.
•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic
wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat resistant, nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test
cookware before using, follow these steps:
1. Place empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup (250ml) of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside
the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for
microwave cooking.
NOTE:
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to
handle and slowing cooking time. Cooking in metal containers, not designed for microwave use, could
damage the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim).
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Never lean on or allow a child to swing on the door when it is open.
•Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat from the food can make the
container hot.
•Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
•Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
•Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. This may shorten the life-span of the oven. To practice
programming, put a container of water in the oven before starting. It is normal for the oven door to look
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
•Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it
allows microwaves to pass through it.
•Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely.
The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven.
Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid breaking it.
•When using a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 ⁄16 inch above the turntable.
Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
•Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to
burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs
have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before
cutting into them.
•For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain
containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may overheat. The liquid may splash during or
after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm you or damage
the microwave oven.
•Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads from the outer to the center cooked
areas, just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example,
roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking
time.
•Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain
appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
•Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm
because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5
minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
120V AC, 60 Hz
1500W
Rated Power Consumption
Microwave Output
*1000W
14.0A
Rated Current
29 7/8” x 16 8” x 15
”
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/
/
8
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)
1
21 9 16” x 9 ” x 14 ”
/
/
1/8
4
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity
1.6 cu.ft
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
The microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive
as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1. Metal Shielded Window: The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Vent Grille
5. Turntable: The turntable turns food as it cooks
for even cooking. It must be in the oven
during operation for best cooking results.
6. Cooktop Light
7. Grease Filters: See “Caring for the Filters”
section.
2. Model and Serial Number Plate
3. Cooking Guide Label
8. Control Panel: Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
9. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille):
The turntable reverses rotation each time the
microwave oven door is opened and closed.
This helps cook food evenly. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
A
To Install:
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
B
C
2. Place the turntable on the support. Fit the
raised, curved lines in the center of the
turntable bottom between the three spokes
of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit
inside the turntable bottom ridge.
D
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily.
All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command
and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the
“Using your Microwave Oven” section.
1
3
2
4
7
5
8
6
11
12
9
10
13
15
17
14
16
18
20
23
19
21
22
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Display: The display includes a clock and
indicators that show the time of day, cooking
time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights
and cooking functions selected.
2. Popcorn: Touch this pad to pop one of two bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time
or power. Remove metal rack before cooking
popcorn.
13. Number Pads: Touch number pads to enter
cooking time, cook power, quantity, weight, or
food category.
14. Power Level: Touch this pad after the cook
time has been set, followed by a Number
Pad to set the amount of microwave energy
released to cook the food. The higher the
number, the higher the microwave power or
“cooking speed.”
15. Add 30 Sec.: Touch this pad to cook for 30
seconds at 100% cook power, or to add extra
time at the set cook power to your
cooking cycle.
3. Potato: Touch this pad to cook potatoes without
entering a cook time or power.
4. Pizza: Touch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizza without entering a cook time
or power.
5. Auto Cook: Touch this pad to cook
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
16. Kitchen Timer: Touch this pad to set the
kitchen timer.
17. Turntable On/Off: Touch this pad to turn off
the turntable. “OFF” will appear in the display.
6. Auto Defrost: Touch this pad, followed by
Number Pads, to thaw frozen meat by weight.
18. Clock: Touch this pad to enter the correct time
of day.
7. Auto Reheat: Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
8. Warm & Hold: Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Warm & Hold can
be used by itself, or it can automatically follow
a cooking cycle.
19. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If
the door is opened after the oven begins to
cook, retouch START.
20. STOP: Touch this pad to erase an incorrect
command, cancel a program during cooking,
or to clear the Display.
21. Light Hi/Lo/Off: Touch this pad to turn the
9. Time Cook: Touch this pad, followed by
light on high, night (low) or off.
Number Pads, to set a cooking time.
22. Control Lock: Touch and hold this pad for
10. Frozen Entree: Touch this pad to cook a 10 to
20 ounce (284 to 567g) frozen entree without
entering a cook time or power.
three seconds to lock the control panel.
23. Vent Hi/Lo/Off: Touch this pad to turn the
vent on high, low or off.
11. Dinner Plate: Touch this pad to cook without
entering a cook time or power.
NOTE: A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad. If you try to enter incorrect
instruction, you will not hear any tones. Touch
STOP and re-enter the instructions.
12. Soften/Melt: Touch this pad to soften
ice cream, cream cheese, butter or frozen
juice and melt chocolate, cheese or butter.
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Microwave Cooking Tips
Releasing Pressure in Foods
Amount of Food
•Several foods (for example: baked potatoes,
sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly
covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build
up under the membrane during cooking, causing
the food to burst. To relieve the pressure and
to prevent bursting, pierce these foods before
cooking with a fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.
•If you increase or decrease the amount of food
you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food
will also change. For example, if you double a
recipe, add a little more than half the original
cooking time. Check for readiness and, if
necessary, add more time in small increments.
Starting Temperature of Food
Using Standing Time
•The lower the temperature of the food being
put into the microwave oven, the longer it takes
to cook. Food at room temperature will reheat
quicker than food at refrigerator temperature.
•Always allow food to stand, either in or out of
the oven, after cooking power stops. Standing
time after defrosting and cooking allows the
temperature to evenly spread throughout the
food, improving the cooking results. For inside
oven standing time, you can program a “0” power
second stage of the cooking cycle. See Two-Stage
Cooking.
Composition of Food
•Food with a lot of fat and sugar will heat faster
than food containing a lot of water. Fat and
sugar will also reach a higher temperature than
water in the cooking process.
•The length of the standing time depends on how
much food you are cooking and how dense it is.
Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes
to remove the food from the oven and take it to
the serving table. However, with a larger, denser
food item, the standing time may be as long as 10
minutes.
•The more dense the food, the longer it takes to
heat. “Very dense” food, like meat, takes longer
to heat than lighter, more porous food, like
sponge cakes.
Size and Shape
•Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than
larger pieces. Also, same shaped pieces cook
more evenly than differently shaped pieces.
•With foods that have different thicknesses, the
thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker
parts. Place the thinner parts of chicken wings
and legs in the center of the dish.
Arranging Food
For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You
can do this in several ways:
•If you are cooking several items of the same
food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a
ring pattern for uniform cooking.
•When cooking foods of uneven shapes or
thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the
smaller or thinner area of the food towards the
center of the dish where it will be heated last.
Stirring and Turning Foods
•Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to
the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at
the outer edges of the food.
•Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.
•When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the
Covering Food
skin – this prevents cracking.
Cover food to reduce splattering, shorten cooking
•Do not let food or a container touch the top or
sides of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.
Arcing is a spark that can cause damage to the
oven interior.
times, and keep food moist.
You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass
through. See “Getting to Know Your Microwave
Oven” for materials that microwaves will
pass through.
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Using Aluminum Foil
NOTE: Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package.
When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate
the top of the food. When using aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these guidelines:
•Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container;
no more than 1⁄4 in. (.64 cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
•Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.
•Use only undamaged containers.
•Do not use containers taller than 3⁄4 in. (1.9 cm).
•The container must be at least half filled.
•To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (.64 cm) between the aluminum container and the
walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers.
•Always place the container on the turntable.
•Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly; such as wing tips and
leg ends of poultry.
•Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating
in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the
type of container used.
•Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven
•Do not put canned foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.
•Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at
the high temperature needed for sterilization.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives instructions for operating each
function. Please read this section carefully.
INTERRUPTING COOKING
AUDIBLE SIGNALS
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan
turns off, but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch
START.
Audible signals are available to guide you when
setting and using your oven.
•A programming tone will sound each time you
touch a pad.
•Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer
countdown.
•Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
If you do not want to continue cooking,
open the door and touch STOP.
CLOCK
CONTROL LOCK
When your microwave oven is first plugged in,
or after a power failure, the Display will show a
colon : If a time of day is not set, the colon will
show on the Display until you touch “Clock.”
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel
when you are cleaning the oven, or so that
children cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CONTROL LOCK:
Example: To set the clock for 10:30 A.M. or P.M.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Touch:
Display Shows:
1.
Time of day.
1.
2.
Touch and hold until “L”
appears in the display
2.
Control Lock
(approximately three seconds).
3.
4.
To cancel CONTROL LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
NOTES:
Touch and hold until “L”
disappears in the display
(approximately three seconds).
•If you enter in an incorrect time and touch
“Clock” you cannot set time of day. Enter the
correct time.
1.
Control Lock
•If you touch STOP while setting the clock, the
display will show the last time of day set or a
colon : if no time of day has been set.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKTOP LIGHT
KITCHEN TIMER
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
The pad on the bottom center of the control
panel controls the cooktop light.
Example: To set for three minutes.
Example: To set the light for HIGH.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Touch:
Display Shows:
Light
Hi/Lo/Off
Kitchen
Timer
Time of day
1.
1.
Once for HIGH light.
Twice for LOW light.
2.
3.
Light
Hi/Lo/Off
Time of day
2.
Timer and Time
counting down
To turn off, touch pad one or two times
depending on light setting.
VENT FAN
TURNTABLE ON/OFF
The pad on the bottom left of the control panel
controls the 2-speed vent fan.
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.
It can be turned off for large dishes.
Example: To set the vent fan speed.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Touch:
Display Shows:
Turntable
On/Off
Vent
Hi/Lo/Off
1.
1.
Time of day
Turntable
On/Off
2.
Once for HIGH
Twice for LOW
Vent
Hi/ Lo/Off
2.
Time of day
Press Turntable On/Off to turn the turntable
on or off.
Turn off fan when desired
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or
cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the vent
fan in the vent hood will automatically turn
on at the LEVEL 5 setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the Vent pad will not turn the
fan off. You cannot turn the vent fan off during
microwave cooking.
CAUTION: Sometimes the turntable can
become hot to the touch during and after
cooking. Do not run the oven empty without
food in it.
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ADD 30 SEC.
TWO-STAGE COOKING
This is a time-saving pad. It is a simplified control
that lets you quickly set and start microwave
cooking at 100% power without the need to
touch START.
For best results, some recipes call for different
power levels during a cook cycle. You can
program your oven for two power level stages
during the cooking cycle.
Example: To cook for one minute.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Touch:
Display Shows:
1.
Time of day.
Time
Cook
1.
Add
30 Sec
Time counting down
and COOK.
2.
Twice
2.
To set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.
NOTE: Each time you touch ADD 30 SEC, it will
add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds.
Power
Level
3.
TIMED COOKING
4.
This feature lets you program a specific cook
time and power. For best results, there are 10
power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%)
power. Refer to the “Microwave Power Levels Table”
for more information.
To set an 80% cook
power for the first stage.
Time
Cook
5.
6.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the
oven will automatically cook at HIGH
(100%) power.
Example: To cook for five minutes, 30 seconds
at 80% power.
To set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Time
Cook
1.
Power
Level
7.
2.
8.
Power
Level
To set a 50% cook power
for the second stage.
3.
NOTE: You can program a “0” power second
stage for standing time inside the oven.
4.
Time counting down
and COOK.
9.
Time counting down
and COOK.
5.
10.
When the first stage is over, you will hear two
short tones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a
different percentage of full cook power.
It also tells you when to use each cook power.
Follow recipe or food package instructions if
available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking
times based on the 1,000 Watt cook power of
your microwave oven.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used.
COOK POWER
LEVEL
WHEN TO USE IT
•Quickly heating convenience foods and foods
with high water content, such as soups
and beverages.
•Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat
or chicken.
100% of full power
High
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
•Heating cream soups.
•Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles.
•Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook
Power lower than High (for example, whole fish and
meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast.
7 = 70% of full power
6 = 60% of full power
Medium-High
Medium
• Reheating a single serving of food.
•Cooking that requires special care, such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards.
•Finishing cooking casseroles.
•Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts.
•Simmering stews.
•Melting chocolate.
•Heating pastries.
5 = 50% of full power
4 = 40% of full power
Medium-Low,
Defrost
•Manually defrosting precooked and other foods,
such as bread, fish, meats and poultry.
3 = 30% of full power
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power
0 = 0% of full power
•Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
•Keeping food warm.
•Taking chill out of fruit.
•Standing time in oven.
Low
None
NOTE: Once the cook time has been entered, you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen
Timer by entering “0” for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.
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AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best
defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking
guide will show you which defrost sequence is
recommended for the food you are defrosting.
OPERATING TIPS
•For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold
steam and juice close to the foods, which can
cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
•For best results, roll your ground meat into a ball
before freezing. During the DEFROST cycle, the
microwave will signal when it is time to turn the
meat over. Scrape off any excess frost from the
meat and continue defrosting.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes
a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to
check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food in
order to get the best defrost results. Three different
defrosting levels are provided:
•Place foods in a shallow container or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
This table shows food type selections and the
weights you can set for each type. For best results,
loosen or remove covering on food.
Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs
FOOD
TOUCH
WEIGHTS YOU
CAN SET
Auto Defrost
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.
(tenths of a pound)
Touch:
Display Shows:
Meat
Poultry
Fish
1
2
3
0.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2.7kg)
0.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2.7kg)
0.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2.7kg)
1.
2.
Weight conversion table
and
to enter weight
You are probably used to measuring food 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 Auto Defrost, you
must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
3.
Time counting down.
If the weight on the food package is in fractions of
a pound, you can use the following table to convert
the weight to decimals.
NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display
changes to a defrost time count down. The oven will
beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open
the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed. Return
frozen portions to the oven and touch START to
resume the defrost cycle.
Equivalent Weight
OUNCES
1.6
DECIMAL WEIGHT
.10
3.2
.20
4.0
.25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8
.30
6.4
.40
8.0
.50 One-Half Pound
9.6
.60
11.2
.70
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
1.0 One Pound
NOTE: If between two decimal weights, choose the
lower weight for the best defrosting results.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE
NOTE: Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with
foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence.
Meat settings
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF
Ground Beef,
Bulk
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Freeze in ball shape.
Ground Beef,
Patties
Separate and rearrange.
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.
Round Steak
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Tenderloin
Steak
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Stew Beef
Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwave safe dish.
Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.
Pot Roast,
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Chuck Roast
Rib Roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Rolled Rump
Roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwave safe dish.
Return remainder to oven.
Chops
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops
(1/2 inch thick)
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Hot Dogs
Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Sausage,
Links
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Sausage,
Bulk
Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwave safe dish.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Loin Roast,
Boneless
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONTINUED)
Poultry setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast Place chicken breast-side up in a
(up to 6 lbs)
side down). Cover warm areas with microwave safe dish. Finish defrosting by
aluminum foil.
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partially defrosted.
Cut-up
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
aluminum foil.
CORNISH
HENS
Whole
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place in a microwave safe dish.
aluminum foil.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
TURKEY
Breast
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place in a microwave safe dish.
aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
(up to 6 lbs)
Fish setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed, if possible.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Carefully separate fillets under
cold water.
Steaks
Whole
FISH
FISH
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let
foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH
Crab meat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Scallops
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WARM & HOLD
DEFROSTING TIPS
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in
your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99
seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use
Warm & Hold by itself, or to automatically follow
a cooking cycle.
•When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths
of pounds (the weight of the food minus the
container).
•Before starting, make sure to remove any and
all metal twist-ties that often come with frozen
food bags, and replace them with strings or
elastic bands.
Example: To use the Warm & Hold.
Touch:
Display Shows:
•Open containers, such as cartons, before
placing in the oven.
1.
•Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or
packaging.
2.
•If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place
food in a suitable container.
•Slit the skin of skinned food, such as sausage.
End
At the end of the Warm & Hold,
will be
displayed and four tones will sound.
•Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
•Always underestimate defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it
to the microwave oven for more defrosting.
To make Warm & Hold automatically
follow another cycle:
•While you are touching in cooking instructions,
touch Warm & Hold before touching START.
•The length of defrosting time varies according
to how solidly the food is frozen.
•When the last cooking cycle is over, you will
hear two tones. “Hold” will come on while the
oven continues to run.
•The shape of the package affects how quickly
food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost
more quickly than a deep block.
•You can set Warm & Hold to follow Auto
Defrost, Cook, or Two-Stage cooking.
•As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
NOTES:
•Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails,
or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the
foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of
the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
•Warm & Hold operates for up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds.
•Opening the oven door cancels Warm & Hold.
Close the door and touch Warm & Hold, then
touch START if additional Warm & Hold time
is desired.
•For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
“Microwave Cooking Tips” section).
•Covered food should remain covered during
Warm & Hold.
•Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
•Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during Warm & Hold.
•Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate
should be covered during Warm & Hold.
•Do not use more than one complete
Warm & Hold cycle (about 1 hour, 40 minutes).
The quality of some foods will suffer with
extended time.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SOFTEN/MELT
MELT TABLE
Code Category
Direction
Amount
The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter,
chocolate, marshmallows and cheese). See the
following table.
1
Unwrap and place in
microwavable container.
No need to cover butter.
Stir at the end of cooking
to complete melting.
1, 2 or
3 sticks
Butter/
Margarine
Example: To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate.
Touch:
Display Shows:
2
Choose the 4 or 8 oz.
4 or 8 oz.
Chocolate
(actual weight) selection
to melt squares of baking
chocolate. Unwrap squares
and place them in a
microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cycle to
complete melting. If using
chocolate morsels always
use the 4 oz. setting. Stir
at the end of the cycle to
complete melting.
STOP
1.
Time of day.
Soften
Melt
2.
3.
(twice)
(for chocolate)
2
select 1 for 4 oz and 2 for 8 oz
Add time as necessary if
more than 4 oz. dry
measure is being melted.
4.
5.
2
3
4
Use processed cheese
food only. Cut into cubes.
Place in a single layer in
microwavable container
Stir at the end of cooking
8 or 16 oz.
5 or 10 oz.
Cheese
to complete melting
.
Large or miniature
marshmallows may be
used. Place in
Marsh-
mallows
SOFTEN TABLE
microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cycle to
Code Category
Direction
Amount
1
Butter
Unwrap and place in
microwavable container.
No need to cover butter.
Butter will be at room
temperature and ready for
use in recipe.
1, 2 or
3 sticks
complete melting.
2
3
Ice Cream Place container in oven. Ice Pint,
cream will be soft enough Quart,
to make scooping easier.
Half gallon
Cream
Cheese
Unwrap and place in
microwavable container.
Cream cheese will be at
room temperature and
ready for use in recipe.
3 or 8 oz.
4
Frozen
Juice
Remove top. Place in oven. 6, 12 or
Frozen juice will be soft
enough to easily mix with
water.
16 oz.
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USING QUICK TOUCH
Your oven menu has been pre-programmed to cook
food automatically.
FROZEN ENTREE
The Frozen Entree quick touch pad lets you
cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially
packaged microwave frozen entrees without
entering cooking times and power levels.
Be sure to remove tray from outer carton.
Do not remove film cover, but cut it to vent.
POPCORN
The Popcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3
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 set
your microwave oven correctly, remove the metal
rack and follow this chart:
Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Frozen
Entree
Example: To pop a 3 oz. bag.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Once for 10 oz
Twice for 20 oz
Time counting down
and COOK.
Popcorn
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and End will display.
Once for 3.5 oz
Twice for 3.0 oz
Time counting down
and COOK
POTATO
The Potato quick touch pad lets you cook potatoes
with preset times and cook powers. You can
choose from one to four potatoes.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and End will display.
NOTE:
•Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce
potato. Before baking, pierce potato with fork
several times.
PIZZA
•After baking, let stand for five minutes.
The Pizza quick touch pad lets you reheat up to
three slices of pizza (based on a 5 ounce slice).
Example: To cook two potatoes.
Touch:
Display Shows:
NOTE:
•Place on a low plate and paper towel
•Do not cover
Example: To reheat two slices of pizza.
Once for one potato
Time counting down
and COOK.
Twice for two potatoes
Touch:
Display Shows:
Three times for three potatoes
Four times for four potatoes
Pizza
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and END will display.
Time counting down
and COOK.
Once for one slice
Twice for two slices
DINNER PLATE
Three times for three slices
The Dinner Plate quick touch pad lets you cook one
of two servings of dinner plates without entering
time. The food should stand for three minutes.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and End will display.
Example: To cook two potatoes.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Dinner
Plate
Once for one serving
Twice for two servings
Time counting down
and COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and End will display.
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AUTO COOK
Auto Cook provides five preset categories
Touch:
2.
Display Shows:
for cooking.
Example: To cook two cups of Casserole.
Time counting down
and COOK.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Enter quantity/servings
Auto
1.
Cook
Number of
cups
Category
Choose food category
Fresh
1-4 cups
1-4 cups
Touch pad
Vegetable
Frozen
Vegetable
Rice
Casserole
Bacon
Category
Time
Fresh
Vegetable
1 (Ac-1)
1-2 cups
1-4 cups
1-3 slices
Frozen
Vegetable
2 (Ac-2)
Rice
Casserole
Bacon
3 (Ac-3)
4 (Ac-4)
5 (Ac-5)
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
CODE
CATEGORY
QUANTITY
DIRECTIONS
1 cup
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Add water according to the quantity.
•1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
•3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand for three minutes
2 cups
3 cups
FRESH
VEGETABLE
1
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
•1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
•3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand for three minutes.
FROZEN
2
3
4
VEGETABLE
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand for five minutes.
RICE
2 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 slice
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
CASSEROLE
Stir and let stand for three minutes.
Place bacon strips on a dinner plate lined with paper
towels and cook.
5
BACON
2 slices
3 slices
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Display Shows:
AUTO REHEAT
Auto Reheat provides four preset categories
for reheating.
Touch:
Time counting down
and COOK.
2.
Example: To reheat two servings of Beverage.
Touch:
Display Shows:
Enter quantity/servings
1.
Number of
Cups/Items
1-2 cups
Category
Beverage
Soup/Sauce
Casserole
Choose food category.
1-4 cups
Touch pad
Category
1-4 cups
Time
Roll/Muffin
1-4 pieces
Beverage
Soup/Sauce
Casserole
1 (rH-1)
2 (rH-2)
3 (rH-3)
4 (rH-4)
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four tones and End will display.
Roll/Muffin
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT
CODE
CATEGORY
SERVING AMOUNT
DIRECTION
1 cup
Remove from display package and place on a
plate. Do not cover. (Be careful; the beverage will
be very hot!)
1
BEVERAGE
2 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Place in shallow microwavable casserole dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
2
3
4
SOUP/SAUCE
CASSEROLE
Stir and let stand for three minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand for three minutes.
1 piece (2 oz.)
2 pieces (4 oz.)
3 pieces (6 oz.)
4 pieces (8 oz.)
Place on paper towel.
Do not cover.
ROLL/MUFFIN
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Caring for Your Microwave Oven
In order to ensure that your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it
properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy
water and a sponge or
soft cloth.
For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft
cloth with spray glass
cleaner. Apply the spray
glass cleaner to the soft
Use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or a
mild detergent. Be sure
to keep the areas clean
where the door and
oven frame touch
when closed. Wipe well
with clean cloth.
cloth; do not spray
directly on the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive
cleansers, steel wool
pads, gritty wash
cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can damage
the control panel and the interior and exterior
oven surfaces.
Over time, surfaces may stain as a result of food
particles splattering during cooking. This
is normal.
For stubborn soil: Boil a cup of water in the oven
for two to three minutes.
To clean turntable and turntable support: Wash
in mild, sudsy water. For
Steam will soften the soil.
To get rid of odors inside
the oven, boil a cup of
heavily soiled areas, use a
mild cleanser and scouring
sponge. The turntable
water with some lemon
juice or vinegar in it.
and turntable support are
dishwasher safe.
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CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CARING FOR THE FILTERS
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often; at least once a month.
NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter
(Part No. 5230W1A011C) is available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months.
Grease filters (Part No. 5230W1A012C):
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
Charcoal filter (Part No. 5230W1A011C):
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screw.
2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to
the side. Pull filters downward and push to the
other side. The filter will drop out.
3. Slide the grille left and tip forward. Lift out
to remove.
3. Soak grease filters in hot water and a
mild detergent. Scrub and swish to remove
embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and
shake to dry. Do not clean filters with ammonia,
corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, or place them in a dishwasher.
The filters will turn black or become damaged.
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the
filter straight out.
Hook
4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in the
frame slot on one side of the opening. Push
filter upward and push to the other side to
lock into place.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CARING FOR THE FILTERS (CONTINUED)
REPLACINGTHECOOKTOPANDOVENLIGHTS
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The
The cooktop light
filter should rest at the angle shown.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw.
6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place.
Push the top and slide right until it snaps into
place. Replace the mounting screw.
3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 30-watt
bulb (Part No.6912W1Z004B) available
from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
The oven light
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screw.
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
3. Slide the grille left and tip forward, then lift
out to remove.
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the
grease filters in place.
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CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN
LIGHTS (CONTINUED)
4. Lift up the bulb holder.
Bulb holder
5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base
30-watt bulb (Part No. 6912W1Z004A )
from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place.
Push the top and slide right until it snaps into
place. Replace the mounting screw.
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without the
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a
large dish?
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your
oven must fit on the turntable.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
my microwave oven?
You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is no taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm]
deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave
energy). Never allow metal to touch walls
or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction?
Yes. The turntable reverses rotation each time the
microwave oven door is opened and closed.
This helps cook food evenly.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
This appearance is normal and does not affect
the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?
You may hear the sound of the transformer when
the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to
remove food after cooking.
What does “standing time” mean?
“Standing time” means that after the timed
cooking period ends, food should be allowed
to stand either inside or outside of the oven to
completely finish cooking. Outside oven standing
time will allow the oven to be available for
other use. For inside oven standing time, you
can program a “0” power second stage of the
cooking cycle. See Two-Stage Cooking.
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent
this steam.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn while
following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Do not
use regular paper bags.
Do not re-pop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things that you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need
help, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Nothing works.
•The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
(See the “Electrical Requirements” and
“Electrical Connection” sections.)
•A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
•The electric company has had a power failure.
•You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP to cancel
the Kitchen Timer.
The microwave oven will
not run.
•The door is not firmly closed and latched.
•You did not touch START.
•You did not follow directions exactly.
•An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP to cancel
that operation.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Food is not
cooked enough.
•The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than
normal. Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low.
Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet
voltage is low.
•The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the
Microwave Power Levels chart on page 17.
•Refer to the Microwave Cooking Tips section.
•The oven door is not closed completely.
•You have set the controls as a Kitchen Timer. Touch STOP to cancel the
Kitchen Timer.
The display shows a time
counting down but the
oven is not cooking.
TURNTABLE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The turntable will not turn.
•The turntable is not correctly in place. The glass plate should be
correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft.
•The turntable has been set to OFF.
•The support is not operating correctly. Remove the turntable and
restart the oven. If the support still does not move, call Sears Service
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME. Cooking without the turntable can give you
poor results.
TONES
PROBLEM
CAUSE
You do not hear the
programming or
end-of-cycle tone.
•You have not entered the correct command.
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