Kenmore 565.68380 User manual

8_8 Owner's Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model Nos.
565. 68380
565. 68381
565, 68480
565. 68481
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CAUTION:
Before using this appliance_ read
this manual and follow al_ safety rules
and Operating Instructions.
(Spanish Owner's Manual
can be found on page 33 - 46.)
(El manual del propietario en espa_o_ se
encuentra en las p_ginas 33 - 46)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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:
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES
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. 68380/565.68381
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
1480W, 12.9 Amps
1000W*
1.3 cu. ft
12-5/8" (320 mm)
21-5/8,, x 12-1/2,, x 17_5/8,,
(550x 317 x 447 ram)
38.5 Ibs. (17.5 kg)
*A'ceording to IEC-705 test procedure
Specifications subject to c_hange without notice.
565.68480/565. 68481
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
1480W, 12.9 Amps
1000 VV*
1.8 cu. ft.
12-5/8" (320 mm)
23-7/16" x 14W4" x 17-5/8''
:(595 x 362 x 448 mm)
42 Ibs. (19 kg)
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)
$_erial No.
(Located on the inner left side of control panel)
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SAFETY
Proper and safe use of your oven 4
Important Safety Instructions 5
Electrical Grounding Instructions 6
Utensils ................. 6
ASSEMBLY
Names of Oven Parts and
Accessories .............. 8
Turntable ................ 8
Installation ............... 9
OPERATION
Basic Features
Control Panel and Features.. 10
Setting Clock ............. 11
Hold Warm .............. 12
Kitchen Timer ............. 12
Manual Cooking .......... 13
Multistage Cooking ........ 14
Special Features
Auto Sensor Cooking ....... 14
Automatic Defrost by Weight. 15
Quick-On Cooking ........ 17
Other Convenient Functions . 18
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Techniques ....... t9
Sensor Cooking ........... 20
Sensor Cooking Recipes .... 22
Appetizers and Rice ....... 24
Soup and Sandwiches ...... 25
Meats, Poultry and Fish .... 26
Eggs .................... 28
Baked Goods and Desserts.. 29
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ................ 30
Sears Service ............. 30
Troubleshooting ......... 31
ESPANOL (Spanish Instructions)
GARANTIA .............. 33
SEGURIDAD ............. 34
ENSAMBLE .............. 36
OPERACION ............. 38
(Consulte la p&gina 33 para encontrar
el indice detallado).
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 _dTk_nanship, 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
use,tfffor private household purposes.
Warranty service is available by
simply CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS STORE OR SERVICE
CENTER in the 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.,
D/817 WA,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. 60179
For Service Call:
1 - 800 - 4 - REPAIR
1 - 800 - 473 - 7247
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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.
•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.
•Use only the specified bag size
when using Sensor Popcorn.
•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.
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.
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 physical injury.
• -- Do-not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup bottles.
Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.
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.
Do not use this microwave oven
for commercial purposes. This
microwave oven is made for
household use only.
When heating liquids,
e.g. beverages in your oven,
overheating the liquid beyond
boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could
result in a sudden boil-over of the
hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility, the following steps
should be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through the heating time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in
the oven for a short time, stirring
again before carefully removing the
container.
Demo mode is designed for retail
store display.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
,_ persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Road all instructions before use.
•Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" on page 2.
• 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
• Turn the oven off, and
• Disconnect the power cord or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
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.
If lightning strikes the power line, the
oven may turn on by itself.
c) Do not use wire twist-ties in the
oven. Be sure to inspect purchased
items for wire twist-ties and remove
before placing them in the oven.
•This oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properl,) 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.
• Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook
or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
•DO not operate this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly 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.
•Do not cover or block any vents on
the oven.
•Do not store or use this appliance
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 from heated
surfaces.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
•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 30.
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