Kenmore 565.60512 User manual

®
Countertop
Microwave Oven
Models 565, 60512, 60519
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S APa_ No16699 WWW.seaFs,corII3

PIRECAUT ONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE ICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) 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 interlocks
(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_
(c) 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:
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Maximum Output:
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
Dimensions: (w x h x d)
Weight: Approx.
565. 60512/565. 60519
AC 120V, 60 Hz
t580W, 13,,6 Amps
1100W*
2.0 cuo ft.
12-5/8 "
23-7t_ " x 14-_&" x 18-lfe"
43 lbs.
*According to IEC-705 test procedure.
Specifications subject to change without notice
FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE...
To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will
require the complete Model number and Serial number of your oven.
Copy your Model and Serial numbers
Model No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)
Serial No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)
@Sears, Roebuck and Co

SAFETY
Proper and safe use of your oven. 4
Important Safety Instructions ..... 5
Grounding Instructions .......... 6
Utensils .................. 6
ASSEMBLY
Names of Oven Parts and
Accessories .............. 8
Turntable Installation ......... 8
Installation .................. 9
OPERATION
Basic Features
Control Panel and Features ..... I0
Setting Clock ................ 11
Child Lock-Out ............. 11
Kitchen Timer .............. 12
Time Cooking .............. 12
Special Features
Quick Touch TM Cooking ......... 14
Automatic Defrost by Weight ...... 15
Add Minute .................. 17
Turntable Setting ............. 17
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Techniques ............. 18
Quick Touch TM Coo'ld'ng ....... t9
Appetizers .......... "........ 2!
Meats, Poultry and Fish ...... 22
Eggs ........................ 24
Baked Goods and I_esserts ........ 25
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning .................... 26
Sears Service .............. 26
Troubleshooting ............. 27
KENMORE ® MICROWAVE OVEN
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase,
if this Kenmore ® Microwave Oven fails
due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of
charge.
KENMORE ® MAGNETRON
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the date of purchase,
if the magnetron in this Kenmore ®
Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will
repair it, free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies
only to microwave ovens which are used
for private household purposes
Warranty service is available by simply
CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE OR SERVICE CENTER in-fhe
United States.
This Warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States,
The Warranty give you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state..
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
D1817 WA,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. 60179
For Service Call:
1 - 800 - 4 - REPAIR
1 - 800 - 473 - 7247

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN
The oven must be level
The turntable and turntable roller
rest must be in the oven during
cooking, See page 8,,
o Place the cookware gently on the
turntable and handle it carefully to
avoid possible breakage.
. Incorrect use of browning dish may
cause the turntable to break. See
page 7
o Use only the specified bag size
when using Quick Touch TM Popcorn,
o The oven has several built-in safety
switches to ensure that the power
remains off when the door is open.
Do not tamper with these switches
o Do not operate the microwave oven
when empty. Operating the oven
with no food or food that is extremely
low in moisture can cause fire,
charring or sparking,
o Do not cook bacon directly on the
turntable, Excessive local heating of
the turntable may cause it to break
• Do not heat baby bottles or baby
food in the microwave oven. Uneven
heating may occur and could cause
physica! injury,
Do not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup bottles.
Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.
o Do not do home canning in this
microwave oven as it is impossible to
be sure all contents of the jar have
reached boiling temperature
o Do not use this microwave oven for
commercial purposes This
microwave oven is made for
household use only,
o To prevent delayed eruptive boiling
of hot liquids and beverages or
scalding, stir liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through cooking time, Let
stand in the oven for a short time and
stir again before removing the
container.
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iMPORTANT SAFETY 0NSTRUCTNONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
A
o Read all instructions before use
o Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" on page 2_
o As with most cooking appliances,
close supervision is necessary to
reduce the risk of a fire in the oven
cavity
If a fire should start:
• Keep the oven door closed
o Turn the oven off, and
• Disconnect the power cord or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
WARNING -'To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
o Install or locate this oven only in
Keep in mind the following rules at all
times:
a) Do not overcook foods. Carefully
attend the appliance if paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking
b) Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes° Do not store combustible
items such as bread, cookies, paper
products, etc. inside the oven..
tf lightning strikes the power line, the
oven may turn on by itself.
c) Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing them in
the oven.
This oven must be grounded
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See page 6
Some products such as whole eggs,
water with oil or fat, sealed containers
and closed glass jars may explode
and therefore should not be heated in
this oven.
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
o Use this apptiande,b, ntyfor its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapqrs in this appliance
This oven is specifically designed to
heat or cook food, It is not designe d
for industrial or laborato[y use,
. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used
by children.
o Do not operate this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working prolSerly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
•This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service technicians,
Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
o Do not cover or block any vents on
the oven.
o Do not store or use this applianc_
outdoors.
= Do not use this oven near water,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
° Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.
= Keep cord away fretn heated
surfaces,
• Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter
o When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that comes together on closing
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth, See page 26, '
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDgNG iNSTRUCTiONS
_DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
• Touching some of the
internal components can
cause serious personal
injury or death, Do not
disassemble
this appliance.
_WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
o Improper use of the
grounding can result in a
risk of electric shock
Do not plug into an outlet
until appliance is
properly installed and
grounded,
Properly polarized and
grounded outlet
UTENSILS
This appliance 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 This appliance 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
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded, 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,
O
o
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord,
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised in their use
tf a long cord or extension cord is used: 1) The
marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must
be a grounding-type 3- wire cord, and 3) The longer
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally
_ CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
o Tightly-closed utensils
could explode, Closed
containers are opened
and plastic pouches
pierced before cooking,
See following page for further instructions "Materials
you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in
microwave oven."
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave_safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question
2. Cook on maximum power (P100) for 1 minute
3. Carefully feel the utensil
If the empty utensil is warm,
Do not use them for Microwave Cooking.
Do not exceed I minute testing time,
CAUTION:
1, Do not use plastic containers for testing
2. Some containers and dishware may be warm (or
hot) in only one area Do not use a container that
becomes warm anywhere
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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking, Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at
[east 1 inch away from oven Wails.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions The bottom of browning dist_
must be at least 3/16inch above the turntable_ incorrect usage
may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave_safe only, Follow manufacture[%" instructions° Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid, Use only to heat food until just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware onty Make sure there is no
metaiiic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. ,
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape,
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking:only.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming,
Microwave-safe only, Follow the manufacturer's instructions.,
Should be labeled "Microwave Safe" Some plastic containers
soften as the food inside gets hot "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package,
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only,, Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and cand thermometers). :
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spatterirlg and to retain moisture.
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with May cause arcing, Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.,
metal handle
Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy, Metal trim may
trimmed utensils cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may
split or crack.
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NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton_
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Turntable/Turntable roller rest/Use and Care Guide
Windmill TM plus Super EvenWave ® System
The WindmilF Mfan is a unique Kenmore microwave stirrer system
that is visible on the right wall of the oven cavity It mixes and
redistributes the microwave energy in every direction within the
oven.. The microwaves then bounce off the specially arranged
embossments on the interior walls in such a way that the energy is
evenly distributed throughout the oven_ The result for you is more
even cooking, reheating, and defrosting than you have ever
experienced before in a microwave oven
Safety interlock system Door
Shuts off oven power if Interior light
door is opened
during operation
Control panel
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Door Handle
When you open the
door during cooking process,
the cooking stops but the
program will not be
canceled_ Close door and
push DIAL to resume
cooking
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
Windmill cover
Place the roller rest on the cavity
bottom.
.Turntable hub should securely locked
in the receptacle. Never place the
turntable upside down.
• The turntable rotation should never
be restricted°
o Place the turntable on top of the roller
rest as shown in the diagram.
o Both turntable and roller rest must
always be used during cooking.
o All food and containers of food are
always placed on this turntable for
cooking
= This turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise; this is normal.
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and
turntable get very hot, so do not touch
them immediately after use
Turntable Hub (underside)
8
Roller rest Receptacle

iNSTALLATiON
This oven is designed for Countertop or Built-in installation Before you begin
installation, you need to decide how you install your oven,
Remove all packing material and accessories° Examine the oven for any damage
such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
ICountertop Installation
1. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.
o Leave a minimum clearance of
3 inches above the oven,
o Do not remove thb']egs from the
bottom of the oven
o Blocking the intake and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven
2, Plug your oven into a standard 120-
volt /60-Hz househo!d outlet..Be
sure the electrical circuit is at least
15 amperes and that your
microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit.
A minimum clearance of 3 inches is
required between the oven and any
adjacent wall, One side must be open.
Built-In installation
tt is necessary for you to purchase an
Optional Kit for Built-in Installation.
Contact the store where you purchased
your oven for an optional BuilNn Kit
Model No. Built-in Kit Stock No,
565. 60519 (27 inch) 20-69910
(30 inch) 20-69912
565_ 60512 (27 inch) 20-69911120-691 l
(30inch) 20-69913/20-6913
• When installing in a Built-in situation,
the oven requires an opening for
installation.
(27 inch): 25"1w ) x 17"(h) x 21"(d)
(30 inch): 28-'/2"(w ) x 17"(h) x 21"(d)
o Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.
WARNING: Do not insta!l oven over a
range cooktop.0r other heat-producing
appliance. If in_talled near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void
° Plug your oven in'to a standard 120-
volt/60-Hz household outlet. Be sure
the e!ectrical circuit is at least 15
amperes and that your microwave
oven is the only appliance on the:
circuit.
WARNING: If installing the microwave
oven over an electric oven, it must only
be installed over the following Kenmore
Electric Ovens, Stock No :
(27 inch) 47485, 47486, 47489, 47189
(30 inch) 41785, 41789, 41085, 4t 086,
4108g
If installed over any ot;Ser than the listed
Electric ovens, the microwave could be
damaged and the warranty would be
void.
Blocking the intake and!or outlet
openings can damage the oven
The trim must not interfere with
adjacent appliance or cabinet
surfaces, To prevent interference,
leave the clearances listed below at
the front of the microwave opening°
Left and Right sides: 1 inch
Top and Bottom sides: 2 inches 9

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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QuickTouch
DEFROST
-1
-3
-8
.4
(I) Display Window
Counts down cooking time in
seconds Shows clock time when
oven is not in use
(2) Indicators
STEP11 STEP2J STEP3:
Cooking stage indicators
AUTO/DEFROST/PAUSE:
Cooking mode indicators
TIME! POWER/SERVING/LB/oz.:
Lights or ffashes to enter cooking
time, power setting, food weight or
number of servings
START: Flashes to push DIAL
MORE/LESS:
Lights to indicate More/Less
adjustment has been entered
(3) Quick Touch TM keypads (page 14)
FROZEN ENTREE
SOUP/BEVERAGE
POPCORN
PIZZA SLICE
CHICKEN PIECES
POTATO
FROZEN VEGETABLE
FRESH VEGETABLE
RICE
(4) Auto Defrost by Weight (page 15)
FINE DEFROST: Provides thorough
defrosting results,
QUICK DEFROST: Provides faster
defrosting when complete defrosting
is less crucial, This defrost option is
excellent for thawing items such as
frozen ground meat for use in
spaghetti sauce or for taco meal
(5) ADD MINUTE (page 17)
(6) TIME (page 13)
(7) POWER (page t3)
(8) KITCHEN TIMER (page 12)
(9) CLOCK (page 11)
(10)TURNTABLE ON/OFF (page 17)
(11 ) STOP/CLEAR
Clears all previous setting if pressed
before cooking starts During cooking:
touch once to stop oven; twice to stop
and clear all entries.
(12) DIAL
For setting time, power and weight
Push center of dial to start cooking
._ !WEIGHT /
'I_._"-_ _ TOT/'l_',e
START
-12
Beep Sound
A beep sounds when a keypad
is pressed, to confirm your key
entry.
10

SETTING CLOCK
To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as betow_
Turn DIAL until 3: is indicated
in the dis 3lay
Exam Die:To set 3:15:
SteS_te_ Procedure
Touch CLOCK
li
21
_ush DIAL
31
-----_urn DI L until 3:15 is
4 1indicated in the display
5! Push Dll,L The clock starts
counting
,,,Keypad
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Display ,
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Note: o If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC
outlet Plug it in again and then reset the clock
o When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a
power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to 0:00.
o This is a 12 hour clock.
,, You can use the oven without setting clock.
o To check clock time during cooking, touch CLOCK. The Clock time appears in
the display.
CHILD LOCK-OUT
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The oven has a safety feature which prevents use by children,. The feature locks the
operation of the oven until canceled
To set:
Procedure
Push DIAL.--_nd h_ for
4 seconds
L appears in the display.
Keypad
©Display
To cancel:
Procedure
Push DIAL,, and hold for
4 seconds
L disappears from the display.
Keypad
0Display
Demo mode setting: Touch STOPtCLEAR and hold for 4 seconds. L appears in
the display Microwave energy wilt not be produced dunng demo mode
To cancel Demo mode, touch STOP/CLEAR and hofd for 4 seconds L disappears
from the display,
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KITCHEN TIMER
You can use the Kitchen Timer function independently, even while a cooking
Keypad
program is going on in the oven.
Example: To set timer for 3 minutes:
Ste___pp_Procedure
iTouch KITCHEN TIMER
1
Turn DIAL untie 3:00 is
indicated in the display
(up to 9 hours)
The time increments are as
follows:
2
3
Time IInc,rement
0-5min, | 10 sec.
5-10rain. 1 30 sec,
I0-30 rain. I min.
30 men.-1 hour 5 rain.
1 hour-9 hour 15 rain,
Push DIAL
The timer starts counting and
beeps sound for 7 seconds at
the end.
Note: =
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Display
To check remaining timer time during cooking, touch KITCHEN TIMER.
The remaining time appears in the display for 5 seconds,
, To clear a timer setting, touch STOPtCLEAR while the display shows remaining
timer time.
- The indicator K flashes when the display shows a cooking lime
•*The indicator K lights when the display shows a timer time
'_ To stop beeps of Kitchen Timer, touch KITCHEN TIMER
=Kitchen Timer will not beep if the oven beeps at the same time Io indicate another
oven operation (the end of acooking, for example)
°If you do not enter a timer time for 10 seconds after step 1, the setting is cleared
with a beep
•If a cooking completes whiJe you are setting the Kitchen Timer, all settings are
cleared Restart from step 1
e If no key is touched for 5 seconds after the last key entry at step 2 above, the timer
automatically starts..
TIME COOKING
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time
In addition to the P!00 (maximum) power level, you can select different microwave
power from 11 levels, P 0 to P100 (0-100% of total power leve!)
Manual Defrosting (Without using Auto Defrost feature):
Use power level P 30. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over t tb (450 g), you
may start on PIO0 for 2 minutes, then reduce to the level P 30.
Delay Start Cooking:
Use power level P0for the first stage of multistage cooking You can delay cooking start
time by up tic 90 minutes_
Multistage Cooking
You can program up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence Each stage can be programmed
wlth a different power and time setting. To program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, repeat
the Time Cooking steps 1 to 4 and push DIAL The oven automatically proceeds to the
end of cooking 12

Example: To cook at power level P 80 for 40 seconds:
StePl Procedure
iTouch TIME
1
Turn DIAL until :40 is indicated
2in the display
TouchPOWER P100appears
3inthe display
Turn DIAL until P 80 is
4' indicated in the display
Push DIAL
5
Note: .
Keypad
0
Cooking time can be set up to 90 minutes,
Display
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*When you cook on P100 power, skip step 3 and 4 or use ADD MINUTE feature
on page 17 This feature provides quick access to start cooking without
pushing DIAL,
= Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on P100 power
,To check the power level during cooking, touch POWER,
POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE
P100 - Cooking poultry, vegetables, P 50 • Cooking custards and pasta
and most casseroles, Boiling •Cooking rump roast, ham, veal, lamb,
water
• Preheating a browning dish.
P90 - Reheating rice and pasta P40 oCooking less tender cuts of meat in
liquid or slow-cooking dishes.
°Completing the cooking cycle of less
tender roasts.
P80 • Reheating precooked or P 30 oCompleting the cooking cycle of
prepared food quickly casseroles, stews, sauces
• Cooking fish. •Manual defrosting.
P 70 ,,Cooking cheese dishes P 20 • Softening chocolate
• Clarifying butter.
-Heating breads, roles,pancakes,
tacos, tortillas, French toast.
P 60 •Cooking scrambled eggs P 10 ° Softening cream cheese, butter
•Baking cakes. -Keeping casseroles warm.
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QUICK TOUCH TM COOKING
The Quick Touch TM feature allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of
popular foods. Simply touch the appropriate key and turn DIAL until your desired
setting appears on the display then push DIAL to start cooking
Exam
Step
1
_te: To reheat 2 servings of soup:
Procedure Keypad ....
-- Touch SOUP/'BEVERAGE ' ' i!,I:II!_._:i:!:!,:;:IIi!_ '
Turn DIAL until 2 Servings is €
2 indicated in the display
Quick Touch TM Cooking Serving sizes:
Push DIAL
The time counts down in the
display.
Display
! 21
FROZEN ENTREE (6 oz./9 oz,/15 oz./20 oz.)
SOUP/BEVERAGE (1 serving (8 oz.)/2 servings (16 oz..)/3 servings (24 oz )
POPCORN (3.5 oz./3.0 oz.! 1°75 oz)
PIZZA SLICE (1 slice (3 oz.)/2 slices (6 oz)/3 slices (9 oz.)
CHICKEN PIECES (1 serving (8 oz.)/2 servings (!6 oz)/3 servings (24 oz.)
POTATO (1 potato (6 oz.)/2 potatoes (12 oz.)/3 potatoes (18 oz )
FROZEN VEGETABLE (5 oz./10 ozJ 16 oz)
FRESH VEGETABLE (4 oz! 8 oz./12 oz )
RICE (1 serving (1t2cup)/2 servings (1 Cup)/3 servings (1' i/2 Cup)
MORE/LESS TIME ADJUSTMENTS
Proper food doneness varies with each individual. After a few Quick Touch TM
Cooking trials, you wilt learn which setting produces the best results for you°
By using this pad, you can adjust cooking time for a longer or shorter time.
Touch POWER keypad after you have chosen Quick Touch TM menu.
o Touch keypad once: MORE cooking (longer cooking time: 8 - 20%)
, Touch keypad twice: LESS cooking (shorter cooking time: 8 - 20%)
• The oven automatically sets to medium doneness if no selection is made
Note: Time depends on each food,
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AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT
Touch
The best defrosting time and power levels are automatically determined depending on
the food weight you enter The feature provides two options:
FINE DEFROST: Use for thorough defrosting of frozen foods, when it is important to
have the center section defrosted as well as the outside Examples for recommended use
are: whole chicken, roasts and steak.
QUICK DEFROST: Use to assist separation of frozen pieces of chicken or fish that need :
preparation prior to cooking Also, this defrost option is excellent for thawing items such
as frozen ground meat for use in spaghetti sauce or for taco meat.
Example: To thoroughly defrost 1.2 Ib of chicken pieces:
Procedure Keypad "Display
FINE DEFROST, _ ......,, LIo I Loj
Turn DIAL until 1.2 LB is
indicated in the display
Weight must be programmed
in pounds and tenth of a
,_ pound The weight increments
_" are as follows:
] II 'n°'emen'
/ I/ 01-sefb I 0_lb I
l I Conversion Chart
I I Convert oz into tenths of a fb.
/ leg llb. 4oz., program, t21bs
1-2
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1.... /,J t4-t5 I 0.9 1
| _Push DiAL
I31Totatdefrosttimeappea,sin
L___J the display.
Defrosting Techniques:
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Remove food from wrapper to prevent holding steam and juice and place in a
microwave-safe baking dish or a roasting rack to catch drippings.
Cover thin parts with aluminum foi! to prevent overdefrosting
Because some foods wil! still be icy in the center, it is necessary to have a standing
time after defrosting the food in the oven. Food should be taken out of the oven to
complete defrosting A longer standing time might be required for denser foods such
as roasts
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Note: oWeight can be entered up to 5.9 Ib&
o Beep tone sounds 5 seconds during the defrosting cycle to signal that
food should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. Open the
door and rearrange the food. The oven continues the defrosting cycle tothe
end if you do not open the door.
o Food can be defrosted in a styrofoam package
DEFROSTING CHART
It is necessary to have standing time after defrosting food in the oven to complete
defrosting Following are standing time for each food for your reference.
Item
Beef
Ground beef
Liver
Roasts
Sirloin steak
Rib or T-bone
Flank steak
Stewing meat
During Defrosting Standing time
Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.
Drain liquid. Separate pieces.
Turn overr Cover ends with foil
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Break apart.
5 - !0 minn.
10 - 15 mfn.
20 - 40 mtn.
5 - 10 mJno
10 _ 20 mtn.
5-t0 m=n.
5 - 10 raIn.
Pork
Ground pork
Bacon
Chops
Ribs
Roasts
Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.
Defrost in original wrapper. Turn over
Separate and turn over.
Turn over
Turn over Cover ends with foil.
5 - 10 min°
3-5 min.
5 - 10 min.
I0 - 20 min.
20 - 40 min.
Lamb
Ground lamb
Chops
Ribs
Roasts
Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.
Separate Turn over.
Turn over
Turn over.,Cover end with foil.
5 - 10 min
5 - 10 min.,
t0 - 20 min.
20 - 40 min._
Poultry
Chicken, whole
Pieces
Cornish hens
Turn over. Cover ends with foil Rinse
under cold water after defrosting.,
Separate. Turn over.
Turn over Cover ends with foil. Rinse
under cold water after defrosting.
15 - 30 min.
10 - t5 min_
15 - 30 min.
Fish and Seafood
Crabmeat, Shrimp
Fish fillets
Fish whole
Steaks
Scallops
Break aparL
Turn over Rearrange. Rinse under cold
water to separate after defrosting
Turn over. Cover head and tail with foil.
Turn over.
Break apart.. Remove defrosted seafood°
5 - 10 min_
5 _ 10 min.
5 - 10 min
5 - I0 rain.
5 - 10 min_
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ADD MINUTE
This feature allows you to cook at maximum power level without pushing DIAL to
start cooking You can also extend 1-minute cooking time by repeating this keypad
up to 90 minutes during Time Cooking
Example: To set ADD MINUTE for 2 minutes:
,Step Procedure Keypad Display
Touch ADD MINUTE twice ,_
and cooking time count down , L. U U
in the display.
Note: This feature cannot be used during Quick Touch TM Cooking or Auto Defrost
by weight
TURNTABLE SETTING
The Turntable plays an important part in even heat distribution in your microwave
oven,, The Turntable, however, may be turned off to accommodate large dishes
Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF once to set Turntable off The oven automatically
proceeds to Time cooking process (see page 12) If you do not set Time cooking for
1 minute after touching TURNTABLE ON/OFF, the Time cooking display wilt be
cleared
o Touch keypad once: TURNTABLE OFF. (Turntable will not rotate during cooking,)
Note: • Even if you change turntable setting to off mode, your turntable wii] turn back
ON when cooking is over,
o Each time you press TURNTABLE ON/OFF, setting changes on and/or off
o You can not change the turntable setting when using Auto functions,,
. it is better to keep Turntable on for optimum results.
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COOKING TECHNIQUES
Advantages of microwave cooking are
speed and efficiency For warming,
heating, and defrosting, nothing
compares. There are a few tips that will
make microwaving easier and more
enjoyable.
Microwave Cooking Principles
Because microwave cooking requires
only one-quarter to one-third the time of
conventional cooking, the same cooking
principles become even more important..
Quantity
The more food being cooked, the longer
you will have to cool< it. As a general
rule, when doubling a recipe, increase
the cooking time by about 50 percent
When cutting a recipe in half, reduce the
time by about 40 percent.
Density
Dens& foods, such as potatoes, roasts
and carrots, absorb microwave energy
less quickly than porous foods such as
ground beef or mashed potatoes.
Therefore, denser foods take longer to
cook.
Shape and Size
Small pieces cook faster than large
ones. For even cooking, it is important to
have all the pieces the same size_
Evenly shaped pieces, round or
doughnut shaped, microwave best..
When cooking items of varying
thickness, arrange the thick portion near
the outer edge of the dish
Moisture, Sugar and Fat
Food high in moisture, sugar or fat cook
faster than foods that are low in these
substances_ Add a minimum of liquid to
moist foods An excess amount of water
slows cooking
Starting Temperature
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer
to microwave than food at room
temperature
Delicate Ingredients
Some foods require special attention
when cooked in the microwave oven,
Delicate foods such as eggs, cheese,
mayonnaise, etc cook so quickly, they
should be watched carefully.
Microwave Cooking Techniques
Arranging: Arrange foods in a circular
pattern, when possible
Piercing: Pierce the membrane of foods
such as eggs, oysters, snails, sausages,
livers, clams and whole vegetables, so
they do not burst
Covering: Covering speeds heating
and prevents spattering_
Stirring:To help food cook more quickly
and evenly.
Turning Over:To help larger foods
such as roasts or whole chickens cook
more evenly..
Reheating: Place food that is denser/
larger/thicker to the outer edge and the
smaller/thinner or more porous food to
the center.
Shielding:To prevent overcooking, thin
or bony areas can be protected with
small strips of aluminum foilo
Standing Time: Foods continue
cooking even after removal from the
oven. Standing time is necessary to
allow foods to complete cooking.
Converting Recipes
Microwave recipes will likely call for less
liquid and cooking time
Safety Feed Temperatures
For your safety, following temperature is
recommended to avoid potential food
poisoning problems
160°F (71°C): Meat, Fish, Eggs
165°F (74°C): Reheating foods
t70°F (77°C): Poultry (White Meat)
180°F (82°C): Poultry (Dark Meat)
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QUICK TOUCH TM COOKING
COOKINGtREHEATING TIPS
FROZEN ENTREE
Follow package directions for
removing or venting cover, piercing
pouch, replacing foil, covering with
plastic wrap, etc.
*Frozen foods with special packaging
to "crisp" foods such as pizza, french
fries and pocket-type sandwiches
should be cooked according to
manufacturer's directions
o Place a microwave-safe plate
underneath ifthe package contains a
cheese sauce in the product
(macaroni and cheese, for example)
that could spill over during heating.
SOUP/BEVERAGE
.Liquid must be room or refrigeration
temperature.
o When cooking canned soups,
remove from can
. Add milk or water as directed on can.
Place in a microwave-safe dish.
Cover.
POPCORN
o Bag shoutd be at room temperature.
o Do not use this feature if popcorn bag
size is not 35 oz, 3.0 oz or 1.75 oz..
PIZZA SLICE
• Place on a paper plate_
o Pizza must be room or refrigerated
temperature
POTATO
.Pierce with fork,.
Place on a paper _we!
Let stand 3 - 5 minutes after cooking.
= Arrange in a circular pattern with
heavier ends pointing toward the
outer edge of the turntable:
o Potatoes must be room temperature°
°Do not p ace potato n the center of
oven when cooking
FROZEN VEGETABLE
o Follow package directions for adding
water, piercing pouch, cooking in
dish, venting package, etc.
oFrozen Vegetables in apouch :
Remove frozen vegetables from
packag e and place them in a
microwave-safe casserole or dish.
FRESH VEGETABLE
o Place in a bowl or dish
Add 1 tablespoon water per serving.
Cover.
o Weight shown is for washed,
prepared vegetables.
Quick Touch TM Cooking/Reheating Guide
item/Amount Press keypad Special Notes
Lasagna FROZEN Follow package directions.
Macaroni and Cheese ENTREE
6, 9, 15, 20 oz
Soup SOUP/ Cover. Stir after reheating.
1 - 3 servings BEVERAGE
(8- 24 oz)
Milk SOUP/ No cover. Stir after reheating. For hot
1 - 3 cups (8 - 24 oz) BEVERAGE chocolate, etc
Coffee/Tea SOUP/ No cover. Stir after reheating.
1 - 3 cups (8 - 24 oz) BEVERAGE
Popcorn
3 5 oz
30 oz
1,75 oz POPCORN
CAUTION:
1)After popping, open bag carefully.
Popcorn and steam are extremely ho_:.
2) Do not reheat unpopped kernels or
reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an
oven fire.
3)Never use a brown paper bag for
popping corn,
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QUICK TOUCH TM COOKING (CONT.)
Quick Touch TM Cooking/Reheating Guide
Item/Amount Press keypad
Cooked pizza
1 - 3 slices (3 - 9 oz)
Chicken pieces
t - 3 servings (8 _24 oz.
PIZZA
SLICE
Potatoes,
white, baking,
1 - 3 potatoes
Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Carrots, Corn,
Cauliflower, Green
beans, Peas, Spinach,
or a mixture of these.
5, 10, 16 oz
Artichokes, Beans,
Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrots, Corn,
Cauliflower, Eggplant,
Mushrooms, Onion,
Special Notes
Place on paper towel or paper plate or
leave in uncovered cardboard box, points
toward center.
CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza.
The pizza surface and sauce can be very
hot
Okra, Peas, Spinach,
Squash,
Zucchini, or a mixture
of these°
4,8, 12oz
Long-grain white rice
t - 3 servings
(1/_. 1 1I2cups rice)
CHICKEN
PIECES
POTATO
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
FRESH
VEGETABLE
RICE
Chicken should be completely thawed
before cooking Arrange pieces skin side
up in microwave-safe pie plate, tf desired,
brush chicken with lemon juice, or
barbecue sauce, or honey-soy glaze, etc
Cover lightly with plastic wrap Let stand for
3 to 5 minutes after cooking°
Pierce skin. Place on a paper towel..
Follow package directions for adding
water, piercing pouch, cooking in a dish,
venting package, etc..
Wash° Prepare and cut into slices, cubes,
wedges, or julienne strips.
Place in a bowl or dish..
Add 1 tablespoon water per serving.
Cover.
Cook with water and salt in a microwave-
safe casserole. Cover with casserole lid.
Use microwave-safe casserole.
Chicken broth may be substituted for the
water and salt.
Rice Water
_/_cup 1 cup
(250 mL)
1 cup
jSize
'/,_tsI9. [ 11/2 quart
(1 mL) I
13/4cup '/2tsP,I 2quart
(425 mL) (2 re,L)!
21I2cups ! %tsp, i 3quart
(625mL) (4mL) !
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=
3 t t/2cups
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