Kenmore Countertop Microwave Oven 565.61202 User manual

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Models/Modelos 565.61202, 565.61209
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
PartNo.16719 Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www,sears.com

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOMD
POSSmBLEEXPOSURE TO
EXCESSMVEM CROWAVE
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 Jsdamaged. 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.
*According to IEC-705 test
565. 612021565. 61209
AC 120V, 60 Hz
1480W, 12.9 Amps
1000W*
1.0 cu. ft.
10-13/_6"
20-_1/16°x 11-3/0"x 16-3/8''
34.5 Ibs.
3rocedure.
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. 2

SAFETY
Properandsafeuseofyouroven.4
ImportantSafetyInstructions..... 5
GroundingInstructions.......... 6
Utensils..................... 6
ASSEMBLY
NamesofOvenPartsand
Accessories.................. 8
TurntableInstallation........... 8
Installation................... 9
OPERATION
BasicFeatures
ControlPanelandFeatures...... 10
SettingClock................. 11
ChildLock-Out................ 11
DemoModeSetting............ 11
KitchenTimer................. 12
TimeCooking................. 12
SpecialFeatures
QuickTouchTM Cooking ......... 14
Automatic Defrost by Weight ..... 16
Quick-On Cooking ............ 18
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ..................... 19
Sears Service ................ 19
Troubleshooting ............... 20
KENMORE ® MICROWAVE OVEN
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase,
if this Kenmore ® Microwave Oven fails
clue 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
RETURNING MICROWAVE TO
SEARS 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- MY - HOME
1 - 800 - 469 - 4663

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN
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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 if 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 the Quick Touch TM
Popcorn feature.
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.
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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.
To prevent delayed eruptive boiling
of hot liquids and beverages or
scalding, stir liquid before placing the
container inthe oven and again
halfway through cooking time. Let
stand in the oven for a short time and
stir again before removing the
container.

IMPORTANT SAFETY )NSTRUCTmONS
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:
Read all instructions before use. o install or locate this oven only in
Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO o
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: o
Keep the oven door closed
Turn the oven off, and
o Disconnect the power cord or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
Keep in mind the following rules at
alltimes: °
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) 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 prodm4cta 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.
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accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This oven is specifically designed to
heat or cook 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 net store or use this appliance
outdoors.
Do net 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 thai comes together on closing
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth. See page 19.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GROUNDING_NSTRUCTRONS
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
• Improper use of the
grounding can result in a
risk of electric shock.
De not plug into an outlet
until appliance is
properly installed and
grounded.
ProperlV polarized and
grounded outlet
Three-pronged
(grounding) plug
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. II 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.
Ashort 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.
If 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 eiectrical
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
'_ Tightly-closed utensils
could explode. Closed
containers should be
opened and plastic
pouches should be
pierced before cooking.
See following page for further instructions "Materials
you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in
microwave even."
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 for Microwave Cooking,
Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.
CAUTION:
I. 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.

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
least 1 inch away from oven walls,
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish
must be at least 3/16 inch above the turntable, incorrect usage
may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only, Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
G}ass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do net use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie,
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.
Plastic 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 candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remark_
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.

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS ANg 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
Super EvenWave ® System
The microwaves reach the embossments on the interior walls
and then bounce in every direction. As a result, microwave
energy will be reflected from many angles to cook and defrost
more evenly and result in improved performance.
Door Interior tight Control panel
\
Safetyinterlock
system
Shuts off oven
power if door is
opened during
operation,
Door releasebatlon
o Pressthebutton to open door.
o When you open the door during
cooking process,the cooking stops
but the programwill not be
canceled. TouchSTART to resume
cooking.
TURNTABLE _NSTALLATION
o Place the roller rest on the cavity
bottom.
,, Turntable hub should securely locked
in the receptacle. Never place the
turntable upside down. Turntable
o 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.
Al! food and containers of food are
always placed on this turntable for
cooking.
o This turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise; this is normal. Roller rest
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and
turntable get very hot, so do not touch
them immediately after use.
Hub (underside)
_Receptacle

gNSTALLATJON
Remove all packing matedal and accessories. Examine the even for any damage
such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a !20-volti60-Hz
AC circuit. This oven is designed for ceuntertop installation.
Ceuntertop Installation 1
1. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.
OPEN
,_ Leave a minimum clearance of
3 inches around the oven. One side
must be open.
Leave a minimum clearance of
3 inches above the oven.
o Do not remove the legs 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 household outlet. Be
sure the electrical circuit is at least
15 amperes and that your
microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit.
WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance, If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.

¢ONTROLPANELANDFEATURE$
(1) Display Window
Counts down cooking time in
seconds. Shows clock time when
oven is not in use.
(2) Indicators
STEP1/STEP2/STEP3:
Cooking stage indicators
AUTOI DEFROST/PAUSE:
Cooking mode indicators
TnME/POWER/SERVING/LB/oz.:
Lights or flashes to enter cooking
time, power setting, food weight or
number of servings.
MOREILESS:
Lights to indicate Mere/Less
adjustment has been entered.
(3) Ouick Touch TM keypads (page 14)
FROZENENTREE
FROZEN VEGETABLE
FRESHVEGETABLE
POTATO
PIZZA St.ICE
POPCORN
SOUP!BEVERAGE
MORFJLESS
Used to adjust cookin_ time for
Quick Touch TM keypad.
QUICK ON (page 18)
CLOCK (page 11)
STOP/CLEAR
Clears all previous settings if
pressed before cooking starts.
During cooking: touch once to stop
oven; twice to clear all entries.
(7) START
(8) POWER (page 13)
(9) Nun_ber keys
(!0)Auto Defrost by Weight (page 16)
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 race meat.
(11) KITCHEN TI_IER (page 12)
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CLOCK J
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-10 (4)
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(6)
fJOOR RELEASE
Deep Sound
A beep sounds when akeypad
is pressed, to confirm your key
entry.
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SET°_'_NGOLOOK
To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below.
E×arnple: To set 3:15:
CLOCK
---q rtimeof
2 day. 31 5
3The clock starts counting. CLOCK
Note:
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OHLD LOCKoOUT
IDisplay
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If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC
outlet, Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
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.
]-his is a12 hour cloak.
You can use the oven without setting clock.
The oven has a safety feature which prevents use by children. The feature locks the
operation of the oven until canceled.
To set:
_i Procedure
-ouch START and hold for
seconds. L appears in the
isplay.
To cancel:
iI[Ji Procedure
Touch START and hold for
4 seconds. L disappears from
the display.
Keypad
Keypad Display
DSMO MODE GETT_NG
Touch STOP/CLEAR and hold for 4 seconds. L appears in the display. Microwave
energy will not be produced during demo mode.
To cancel Demo mode, touch STOP/CLEAR and hold for 4 seconds. L disappears
from the display.
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KITCHEN YII£E£
You can use the Kitchen Timer function independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.
Example: To set timer for 3 minutes:
Procedure
Touch KITCHEN TIMER.
1
3
Touch 3, 0 and 0 to set 3
minutes.
(up to 99 minutes 99 seconds
Touch START.
The timer starts counting and
beeps sound for 7 seconds at
the end.
Note: s
Keypad
_ITCFIEI'_
3OO
Display
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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 STOP/CLEAR while the display shows
remaining timer time.
_' The indicator K flashes when the display shows a cooking time.
The indicator g lights when the display shows a timer time.
o To stop beeps of Kitchen Timer, touch KITCHEN TIMER.
,, Kitchen Timer will not beep if the oven beeps at the same time to indicate
another oven operation (the end of a cooking, for example).
o 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 while you are setting the Kitchen Timer, all settings are
cleared. Restart from step 1.
if no key is touched for 5 seconds after the last key entry at step 2 above, the
timer automatically starts.
TllIE 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 1t levels, P 0 to Pl00 (0-100% of total power level).
IV]anual Defrosting (Without using Auto Defrost feature):
Use power tevel P 30. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 1 Ib (450 g),
you may start on PI00 for 2 minutes, then reduce to the Ievel P 30.
Multstage Cooking
You can program the oven for up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each stage
can be programmed with a different time setting and power.To program 2-stage or
3-stage cooking, go through steps ! to 2 on page 13. Steps 1 to 2 should be followed
Ior each stage of cooking that is programmed. After the time and power have been
entered for al! stages, touch START. The oven will cook in accordance with the time
and power sequences that were entered.
Delay Start CookiNg:
Use power level P 0 for the first stage of multistage cooking. You can delay cooking
start time by up to 99 rninutes 99 seconds.
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Exsm
Procedure
J _ jEnter 40 seconds by touching
714 and 0.
j JPress POWER until P 80
I Iappears in the display.
I
I 11Pt O0 (100%) once
IEh P 90 (90%) twice
I I [- P 80 (801/o) 3 times
I 2 I L P70 (70%) _ 4times
! - I _ (60%) 5times
I I L P 50 (50%) 6 times
I 1_ 7 times
I I I P 30 (30%) 8 times
I ! timos
I I iP_TO_IO%) 10 times
I ! 'PLUMP%) 11 times
I 3 ITouch START.
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)le: To cook at power level P 80 for 40 seconds:
Keypad
40
POWER
Cooking time can be set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
When you cook on P100 power, skip step 2.
Display
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Foods with high moisture conLent should be cooked on PIO0 power.
To check the power level during cooking, touch POWER.
POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE
P100 • Cooking poultry, vegetables, P 50 o Cooking custards and pasta.
and most casseroles. Roiling o Cooldng rump roast, ham, veal,
water, lamb.
o Preheating a browning dish.
P 90 o Reheating rice and pasta. P 40 o Cooking less tender cuts of meat in _J:_
liquid or slow-cooking dishes.
o Completing the cooking cycle of
less tender roasts.
P 80 o Reheating precooked or P 30 _ Completing the cooking cycle of
prepared food quickly, casseroles, stews, sauces.
o Cooking fish. o Manual defrosting.
o Cooking cheese dishes, o Softening chocolate.
o Clarifying butter.
o Heating breads, rolls, pancakes,
tacos, tortillas, French toast.
o Softening cream cheese, butter.
o Keeping casseroles warm.
P 70 P 20
P 60 o Cooking scrambled eggs. P 10
• Baking cakes.

QU_CK TOUCH TM COOKING
Quick Touch TM Cooking menu allow you to reheat or cook food automatically.
Simply touch the appropriate keypad 1 - 4 times to select desired menu and touch
START.
Exam :_le:To reheat 2 servings of soup:
Step Procedure
Touch SOUP/BEVERAGE
°1 twice to enter the number of
servings.
Touch START.
2 The time counts down in the
display.
Keypad
k
Quick Touch TM Cooking Serving sizes:
Touch menu pad
FROZEN ENTREE
FROZEN VEGETABLE
FRESH VEGETABLE
POTATO
PIZZA SLICE
POPCORN
SOUP/BEVERAGE
ortce
6 oz.
5 oz.
4 oz.
1 potato (6 oz.)
1 slice (3 oz,)
3.5 oz.
1 serving
(8 oz.)
twice
g oz.
10 oz.
8 oz.
2 potatoes
(12 oz.)
2 slices (6 oz.)
3.0 oz.
2 servings
(16oz.)
3 tlirnes
15 oz.
16 oz.
12 oz.
3 potatoes
(18oz.)
3 slices (9 oz.)
1.75 oz.
3 servings
(24 oz.)
Display
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4 ttmee
20 oz.
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MOR_LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT
Proper food doneness varies with each individual. After a few Quick Touch TM
Cooking trials, you will 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 MOREILESS keypad before touching START.
,_ Touch keypad once: MORE cooking (longer cooking time: 8 - 20%)
oTouch keypad twice: LESS cooking (shorter cooking time: 8 -20%)
o The oven automatically sets to medium doneness if no selection is made and/or
by touching keypad three times.
Note: Time depends on each food.
COOKING/REHEATING TiPS
FROZEN ENTREE
o Frozen foods with special packaging to "crisp" foods such as pizza and french fries
should be cooked according to manufacturer's directions.
o Place a microwave-safe plate underneath if the package contains a cheese sauce in
the product (macaroni and cheese, for example) that could spilt over during heating,
FROZEN VEGETABLE
o Frozen Vegetables in a pouch : Remove frozen vegetables from package and place
them in a microwave-safe casserole or dish.
FRESH VEGETAE_LE
° Weight shown is for washed, prepared vegetables.
POTATO
,_ Arrange in a circular pattern with heavier ends pointing toward the outer edge of the
turntable.
,, Do not place potato in the center of oven when cooking.
POPCORN
e Do not use this feature if popcorn bag size is not 3.5 oz, 3.0 oz or 1.75 oz.
SOUP/[BEVERAGE
e When cooking canned soups, remove from can. Add milk or water as directed on can.
Place in a microwave-safe dish. Cover.

Quick Touch TM CookinglReheating Guide
llem Press keypad Special Notes Starting
Temp.
Lasagna FROZEN Follow package directions for Frozen
Macaroni and ENTREE removing or venting cover, coveting
Cheese 6, 9, 15, 20 oz with plastic wrap, etc.
Broccoli, Brussels Follow package directions for Frozen
sprouts, Carrots, FROZEN adding water, piercing pouch,
Corn, Cauliflower, VEGETABLE cooking in a dish, venting package,
Green beans, Peas, etc.
Spinach, or a mixture 5, t 0, 16 oz
of these.
Room/
Refrige.
Artichokes, Beans,
Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrots, Corn,
Cauliflower,
Eggplant,
Mushrooms, Onion,
Okra, Peas, Spinach,
Squash, Zucchini, or
a mixture of these.
Potatoes,
white, baking
Cooked pizza
Microwave Popcorn
Coffee/Tea
Soup
Milk
FRESH
VEGETABLE
4,8, 12oz
POTATO
1 _ 3 potatoes
(6 - 18 oz)
PIZZA SLICE
1 - 3 slices
(3- 9oz)
POPCORN
3.5 oz
3.0 oz
1.75 oz
SOUP/
BEVERAGE
1 - 3 cups
(8- 24 oz)
Wash. Prepare and cut into slices,
cubes, wedges, or iulienne strips.
Place in a bowl or dish.
Add 1 tablespoon water per sen,/ing.
Cover.
Pierce skin with fork. Place on a
paper towel. Let stand for 3 _5
minutes after cooking.
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.
Room
Room/
Refrige.
i CAUTION: After popping, open bag Room
carefully. Popcorn and steam are
extremely hot.
Do not reheat unpopped kernels or
reuse bag. Overcooking can result
in an oven fire.
L Never use a brown paper bag for
i popping corn.
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i No cover for coffee, tea, milk. Stir Room/
after reheating. Refrige.
Cover for soup. Stir after reheating.
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AUTOMATICDSFROSTBYWEUGHT
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 race meat.
Example: To thoroughly defrost a 2.5 Ib whole chicken:
Step Procedure Keypad Display
1 Touch F,NE DEFROST. DEF, Id _-_--_e 1_
Enter the weight of food. ,_
2 Weight must be programmed 5 _ =l P' ,B_
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in pounds and tenth of a ................
pound.
Conversion Chart
Convert oz. into tenths of a lb.
e.g. 2 lb. 8 oz., program, 2.5 tbs.
Tenths of
Ounces a Pound
1 -2 0.1
3- 4 0.2
5 0.3
6- 7 0.4
8 0.5
9- 10 0.6
11 -12 0.7
13 0.8
14- 15 0.9
ouohS O i , .oo1
3 Total defrost time appears in _.!,.1LI
the display.
Defrosting Techniques:
,, 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 foil to prevent overdefrosting.
" Because some foods will 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.
Note: ,, Weight can be entered up to 5.9 Ibs.
o The oven selects rib if a weight is not entered.
,, 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 to the
end if you do not open the door.
o Food can be defrosted in a styrofoam package.
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DEFROSTmNG 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 %bone
Flank steak
Stewing meat
During Defrosting
Turn over, Remove defrosted portion.
Drain liquid. Separate pieces,
Turn over. Cover ends with foil.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Break apart.
Standing time
5 - 10 rain.
t0 - 15 m_n.
20 - 40 m_n.
5 - 10 mln.
10 - 20 mln.
5 - 10 m_n,
5 - 10 m_n.
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.
10 - 20 rnin.
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.
10 - 20 min.
20 - 40 rain.
Poultry
Chicken, whole
Pieces
Cornish hens
Turn over. Cover ends with toil. Rinse
under cold water after defrosting.
Separate, Turn over.
1urn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse
under cold water after defrosting.
15 - 30 min.
10 - 15 rain.
15 - 30 min.
Fish and Seafoed
Crabmeat, Shrimp
Fish fillets
Fish whole
Steaks
Scallops
Break apart.
Turn over. Rearrange. Rinse under cold
water to separate after defrosting.
Turn over. Cover head and tail with toil.
Turn over.
Break apart, Remove defrosted seafood.
5 - 10 min.
5 - 10 min.
5 - 10 min.
5 - 10 min.
5 o10 min.
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QUICK-ONCOOK_NG(Pt00 POWSR)
A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave
cooking without the need to touch START.
Example; To set Quick-On cooking for 2 minutes:
Step Procedure Keypad Display
Touch QUICK ON.
!
Touch 2.
ThecountingdisplaYdown.Showstime ,-- _" "-,
C. Lr L_ j
2 _[ Cooking time
30 seconds
1 - 9 minutes
Note: This feature only cook at highest power level (P100).
QUICK-ON REHEATING AND COOKING CHART
Reheating Amount Time Special Notes
Meat Place in microwave-safe dish.
Chili, stews 2 cups 3 - 4 min. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking
time.
Hamburgers, 1 serving 1/2 - t min. Place on microwave-safe plate.
meat loaf slices 2 servings 1 - 2 min. Cover with paper towel.
Turn over once.
Poultry Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Chicken pieces 2 I - 2 min. Cover with wax paper. If fried, cover
4 2 - 3 min. with paper towel,
Chicken, turkey, 3 - 5 oz 1- 2 rain. Heat on microwave-safe plate.
sliced Cover with wax paper.
Seafood Pierce pouch and place on
Shrimp, crab, or 61/2 oz 3 - 5 min. microwave-safe plate.
scallops in sauce, Flex pouch to mix halfway through
frozen cooking time.
Cooked rice, 1 cup (250 mL) 1 - 2 min. Heat in microwave-safe casserole,
pasta 2 cups (500 mL) 2 - 3 min. covered with plastic wrap.
Canned 8 oz 1 - 2 min Use microwave-safe casserole,
vegetable 15 oz 2 - 3 rain. covered. Stir once,
Cooking An'_ount Time SpeciaJ Notes
Mashed Follow package directions. Reduce
potatoes 4 servings 3 - 5 min. liquid by 1 tbsp (15 mL).
instant
Pudding and 31/4 oz 4 - 6 min. Follow package directions.
pie tilling mix Stir once.
Cereals Add 3/4 cup (175 rnL) of water.
Cream of wheat 1/4 cup (50 mL) 1 - 2 min. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let
(regular) stand for 1 minute.
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CLEANnNG
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a
soft cloth and a mild detergent solution.
Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use
cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top
will be difficult to remove if left for many
days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper
towel, especially after cooking chicken
or bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
Wash in warm (not hot) water with a mild
detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse them
well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use
cleaning powders, steel wool or rough
pads.
The turntable may be cleaned at the
sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch
the edges as this may cause the
turntable to break during use.
SEARS SERVnCE
" The turntable rotler rest should be
cleaned regularly.
SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety, the
inner door panel and the oven front
frame should be free of food or grease
buildup. Wipe them often with a mild
detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry.
Never use cleaning powders or rough
pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch
STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that
might have been entered accidentally
while cleaning the panel.
_CAUTION °
Product Damage Hazard
Uncleaned cavity cover (located in the
right side wall of the oven cavity) will
cause fire, burn or sparking. Clean your
oven with wet towel.
"WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL"
"We Service What We Selr' is our
assurance to you that you can depend
on Sears for service because Sears
Service is nationwide.
Your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven
has added value when you consider that
Sears has a service unit near you, staffed
by Sears Technicians-professiona_
technicians specifically trained on Sears
Kenmore Microwave Ovens, having the
parts, tools and equipment to insure that
we meet our pledge to you-"We Service
What We Sell!"
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN, BUY A
SEARS I_AtNTENANOE AGREEMENT.
Here's a comparative warranty and
Maintenance Agreement chart showing
you the benefits of a Sears Microwave
Oven Maintenance Agreement.
2 nd Yr.
Years of Ownership I st Yr. thru
Coverage 5 th Yr.
Replacement of
defective parts ether W MA
than magnetron
Replacement of W W
magnetron
Annual preventive
maintenance check at MA MA
your request
W - WARRANTY
MA o MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are
designed, manufactured, and tested for
years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service
from time to time. A Sears Maintenance
Agreement is more than an extension of
the Warranty because it provides
complete protection from unexpected
repair bills and undue inconvenience. It
assures you of maximum efficiency from
your Microwave Oven. 19
Contact your Sears salesperson or local
Sears Service Center today and
purchase a Sears Maintenance
Agreement.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem.
Ifthe microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears sewice
center.
TROUBLE
When the oven is
plugged into a wall
outlet for the first time,
it does not work
properly.
Light reflection around
the outer case.
Noise coming from the
turntable when the
oven is turned on.
CAUSE
o The microcomputer used in
the oven control may
temporarily become
scrambled and fail to function
as programmed.
,, This light is from the oven
light located outside the oven
cavity.
Noise occurs when the
tunlable roller rest and cavity
bottom are dirty.
I ,, Srnall utensil is used.
REMEDY
o Unplug the oven from the
wal! outlet and then plug it
back in.
Clean the turntable roller
rest cavity bottom.
Boil-Overs. _ Use a larger utensil than
usual for cooking.
e
Noise coming from tile
oven when reducing
]ower.
Oven will not start. e
e
When cooking with a power
other than PIO0, the oven
cycles to obtain the lower
power level.
The clicking noise can be
heard when the oven cycles.
This is normal.
Electrical cord for oven is not
plugged in.
Door is open.
Wrong operation is set.
Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
,, The oven is operated when
empty.
o Food refuse remains in the
cavity or inside the cavity is
uncleaned.
Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
Food is not defrosted
completely.
Cooking time/Cooking power
level is not suitable.
Food is not turned or stirred.
Arcing or sparking.
Unevenly cooked
foods.
,, Plug into the outlet,
I_ Close the door and try
again.
Check instructions,
(pages 11-18)
,_ Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 7)
o Do not operate with oven
empty.
o Clean cavity with wet
towel.
,, Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 7)
!o Completely defrost food.
, Use correct time/cooking
power level.
Tum or stir food.
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