Kenmore 88522 User manual

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Microwave Hood Combination
Use & Care Guide
Combinación Microondas Compana
Guía de uso y cuidado
www.sears.comPart No. DE68-00367F
Models/Modelos 88522
88523
88529
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Table of
Contents Microwave Hood Combination
Warranty
Microwave Hood Combination Warranty . . . . . . . . .3
Sears Service ................................4
Master Protection Agreements                  4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .6
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . .7
Getting the Best cooking results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Testing your dinnerware or cookware             9
Cooking utensils ............................10
Microwave utensil guide                      10
Features ...................................11
Oven Specications 11
Features 12
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Learn about your microwave oven              14
Clock 14
Kitchen Timer 14
Control Setup 14
Vent Fan 15
Vent Boost 15
Delay Off 15
Child Lock 15
Add 30 Sec 15
Light Timer 16
Light Hi/Lo/Off 16
More/Less 16
Custom Program 17
Cooking at high power levels                  17
Cooking at lower power levels                 17
Cooking with 2 cook cycle                    18
Cooking guide for power levels                 18
Sensor operating instructions                  19
Sensor cooking guide                        19
Adding or subtracting cook time                19
Pizza Slice 20
Popcorn 20
Baked Potato 20
Vegetable 20
Cook 21
Reheat 21
Hold Warm 21
Kids Meals 23
Soften/Melt 24
Snacks 25
Auto Defrost 26
1 pound Defrost 27
Cooking guide 28
Care and Cleaning ...........................30
Care and Cleaning 30
Cleaning the grease lter                     30
Charcoal Filter replacement                   31
Cooktop/Night Light replacement               31
Oven Light replacement                      32
Troubleshooting ............................33
Troubleshooting guide                      33
One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year
from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to
arrange for free repair
If this appliance is used for other than private family
purposes, this warranty applied for only 90 days from the
date of purchase
This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to lters, belts, light bulb, and
bags
2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct
product installation, operation or maintenance
3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product
4 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not
installed, operated or maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product
5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from
accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intended purpose
6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the
use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils
other than those recommended in all instructions
supplied with the product
7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting
from unauthorized modications made to this product
Disclaimer or implied warranties; limitations of
remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or tness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential damages Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitations on the
duration of implied warranties of merchantability or tness,
so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you
This warranty applied only while this appliance is used in
the United States
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
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Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase.
Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation
But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time
That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here’s what the Agreement*
includes:
Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects Our
coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from
coverage— real protection
Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product
Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us
“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months
Product replacement if your covered product can’t be xed
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra charge
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative on all
products Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual”
Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power uctuations
$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer
Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised
10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can
call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product
warranty period, we will provide a full refund Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period
expires Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-
827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-888-Kenmore.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the USA or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Sears Service
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WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven
must be grounded and plug must not be altered
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must connected
to a grounded, metallic,
pemanent wiring system or an
eguipment groundin conductor
should be run with the
circuit conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance
Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical
short occurs This 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 See Installation Instructions
Consult a qualied electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded
Do not use an extension cord If the product power
cord is too short, have a qualied electrician install a
three-slot receptacle This oven should be plugged
into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical
rating as shown in specications table When the
oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase
in cooking times may be required and fuses can be
blown
Microwave operates on standard household current,
110- 120V
FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT (U.S.A.
ONLY)
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that
is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception It has been type tested and
found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following:
Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television
Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the
receiver
Move the microwave oven away from the
receiver
Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or television interference caused by unauthorized
modication to this microwave oven It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW ABOUT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing
in this Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur
Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised
when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent,
or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do
not understand
RECOGNIZE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
DANGER
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
1 Do not deep fat fry in oven Fat could verheat
and be hazardous to handle
2 Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with
an unbroken yolk using microwave energy
Pressure may build up and erupt Pierce yolk
with fork or knife before cooking
3 Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy
When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly
4 Do not operate oven without load or food in
oven cavity
5 Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use Popping time varies
depending on oven wattage Do not continue
to heat after popping has stopped Popcorn will
scorch or burn Do not leave oven unattended
6 Do not use regular cooking thermometers
in oven Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause an electrical arc,
malfunction, or damage to oven
7 Do not use metal utensils in oven
8 Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking
9 When cooking with paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials, follow manufacturer’s
recommendations on product use
10 Do not use paper towels which contain nylon
or other synthetic bers Heated synthetics
could melt and cause paper to ignite
11 Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags
in oven Food or liquid could expand quickly
and cause container or bag to break Pierce or
open container or bag before cooking
12 To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult
physician or pacemaker manufacturer about
effects of microwave energy on pacemaker
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE 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 oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to:
1 door (bent),
2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3 door seals and sealing surfaces
D Oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualied service
personnel
WARNING
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated 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:
1 Do not overheat the liquid
2 Stir the liquid both 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 care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed to reduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, re, or injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy
1 READ all instructions before using oven
2 READ AND FOLLOW the specic
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 6
3 Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual
4 Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed glass
jars—are able to explode and SHOULD NOT
be HEATED in this oven
5 Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this oven This type of
oven is specically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use
6 As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION
is necessary when used by CHILDREN or
INFIRM PERSONS.
7 See door cleaning instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section on page 29
8 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption,
in order to avoid burns
9 DO NOT use this oven for commercial
purposes It is made for household use only
10 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven
11 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
12 This oven, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualied service personnel
Special tools are required to service oven
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment
13 DO NOT cover or block lter or other openings
on oven
14 DO NOT store this oven outdoors DO NOT
use this product near water – for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or similar locations
15 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water
16 Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces
17 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter
18 Clean the ventilating hood frequently
19 DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the
hood or lters
20 Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood
lter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-
based oven cleaners may damage the lters
21 When aming foods under the hood, turn the
fan on
22 Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide
CAUTION
To avoid risk of re in the oven cavity:
a DO NOT overcook food Carefully attend oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking
b Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven
c 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
d DO NOT use the cavity for storage DO NOT
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food
in the cavity when not in use
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Getting the Best cooking results
Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into
oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100% cook power for one minute If the
dish gets hot, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc) absorb microwave energy,
becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times 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)
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below
Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to
cook than the same foods at room temperature
Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and
shape cook more evenly For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large
pieces of food
Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to
distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking Constant stirring is not necessary
Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliower
halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy
Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the
thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish
Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such
as wing tips and leg ends of poultry
Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or
casserole lid and let it stand to nish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the
outer edges The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of
the food
Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods
containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying
out
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Cooking utensils
Microwave utensil guide
USE DO NOT USE
OVEN PROOF GLASS (treated
for high intensity heat):
Utility dishes, loaf dishes,
pie plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles
and bowls without metallic trim
CHINA:
Bowls, cups, serving plates
and platters without metallic
trim
PLASTIC:
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay
the plastic wrap loosely over
the dish and press it to the
sides
Vent plastic wrap by turning
back one edge slightly to allow
excess steam to escape The
dish should be deep enough
so that the plastic wrap will
not touch the food As the
food heats it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap
touches the food
Use plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers
and plastic bags only for short
cooking times
Use these with care because
the plastic may soften from the
heat of the food
PAPER:
Paper towels, waxed paper,
paper napkins, and paper
plates with no metallic trim
or design Look for the
manufacturer’s label for use in
the microwave oven
METAL UTENSILS:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy
and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal
skewers, thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils
can cause arcing, which can damage your
microwave oven
METAL DECORATION:
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware,
casserole dishes, etc The metal trim interferes with
normal cooking and may damage the oven
ALUMINUM FOIL:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they
hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use
small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings
Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side
walls and door of the oven
WOOD:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split
or crack when you use them in the microwave oven
Baskets react in the same way
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from
covered utensils
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food
items before cooking
Tightly closed pouches could explode
BROWN PAPER:
Avoid using brown paper bags
They absorb too much heat and could burn
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:
Any utensil that is cracked, awed, or chipped may
break in the oven
METAL TWIST TIES:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags
They become hot and could cause a re
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• You can open the door on both side
Oven Specications
Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Input Power 1,700W
Cooking Power 1,000W IEC 60705 Standard
Frequency 2,450 MHz
Rated Current 140 A
Outer Dimensions 29 7/8 (W) x 17 3/4 (H) x 16 1/2 (D)
Cavity Volume 20 Cu Ft
Net Weight 660 lbs
Features
Door Handle Window with
Metal Shield
Cooking Guide
Door Safety
Lock System Oven Control
Panel
Glass Tray
Model and Serial
Number Plate
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FEATURES
Features
1 DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected
2 POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping
popcorn in your microwave oven The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects
from the popcorn
3 COOK: Touch this pad to cook beverage, frozen
dinner, frozen breakfast, chicken breast The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity coming
from the food
4 REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate,
casserole, and pasta The oven’s sensor will tell
the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity coming from the food
5 VEGETABLES: Touch this pad to cook fresh or
frozen vegetables The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount
of humidity it detects from the vegetables
6 BAKED POTATO: Touch this pad to cook
potatoes The oven’s sensor will tell the oven
how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the potato
7 PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to reheat pizza
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long
to cook depending on the amount of humidity it
detects
8 KIDS MEALS, SOFTEN/MELT, SNACKS: Touch
these pads to cook specic food
9 1POUND DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost
10 pound of frozen food
10 AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost food
by weight
11 CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this pad to recall
one cooking instruction previously programmed
into memory
12 LESS(1): Touch this pad to subtract the cooking
time (10 sec)
13 MORE(9): Touch this pad to add more cooking
time (10 sec)
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14 NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities, or weights
15 CONTROL SETUP: Touch this pad to change
the oven’s default settings
16 POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a
cooking power level
17 CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day
18 KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the
kitchen timer
19 ADD 30 SEC: Touch this pad to set and start
cooking quickly at 100% power level
20 HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up
to 99 minutes 99 seconds
21 LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light
timer
22 LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop light
23 VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan
on/off
24 VENT 3 SPEED: Touch this pad to choose one of
3 fan speeds
25 VENT BOOST: Touch this pad to turn the boost
fan on/off
26 VENT DELAY OFF: Touch this pad when setting
ventilation time (1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes)
27 ENTER/START: Touch this pad to start a
function If you open the door after oven begins
to cook, close the door and touch ENTER/START
pad again
28 STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven
or to clear all entries
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Operating instructions
Learn about your microwave
oven
This section introduces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave oven Please read
this information before use
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not run oven empty
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil,
metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the
oven
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Clock
You must set your clock rst in order for the
microwave to work
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
1 Touch CLOCK pad
2 Enter the time by using the
number pads
3 Touch ENTER/ START pad
4 Touch 1 for AM
5 Touch ENTER/START pad
NOTE
Follow steps 1-3 above in the 24 hour clock mode
Kitchen Timer
You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use
the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99
seconds
Example: To set for 8 minutes.
1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad
2 Enter the time by using the
number pads
3 Touch ENTER/START pad
When the time is over, you will hear beeps and END
will display
Control Setup
You can change the default values See following
chart for more information
No. Function No. Result
1Weight mode
selected
1
2
Lbs
Kg
2 Sound on/off control 1
2
Sound ON
Sound OFF
3Clock display
control
1
2
12HR
24HR
4 Display
1
2
3
Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed
5 Remind end signal 1
2
ON
OFF
6 Demo mode 1
2
ON
OFF
7Daylight
Saving time
1
2
ON
OFF
Example: To change weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg).
1 Touch CONTROL SETUP pad
2 Touch number 1 pad
3 Touch number 2 pad
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Vent Fan
The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the
cooking surface
Example: To set Medium speed.
1 Touch ON/OFF pad This shows
the last level until you select the
fan speed level
2 Touch 3 SPEED pad until
Medium appears in the display
3 Touch ON/OFF pad to turn off
fan when desired
NOTE:
If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave
oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn
on at the Medium Speed setting to cool the oven
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal
parts are cool When this occurs, the vent cannot be
turned off manually
Vent Boost
Touch Vent Boost pad to turn vent
boost speed (the highest speed
level) on or off
Delay Off
Example: To turn off fan after 30 minutes for Medium
speed.
1 Touch ON/OFF pad
2 Touch 3 SPEED pad until
Medium appears in the display
3 Touch DELAY OFF pad ve
times AFTER 30 MINUTES
scrolls in the display
Child Lock
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used by
children
The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning
the control panel Child Lock prevents accidental
programming when wiping the control panel
Example: To set the child lock.
Touch and hold ENTER/START
pad more than 3 seconds CHILD
LOCK ON will appear in the display
window with two beeps
Example: To cancel the child lock.
Touch and hold ENTER/START
pad more than 3 seconds.
LOCKED will disappear and you
will hear two beeps
Add 30 Sec.
A time-saving pad, this simplied control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch the ENTER/ START pad
Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2 minutes.
Touch ADD 30 SEC. pad 4 times
The oven begins cooking and
display shows time counting down
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Light Timer
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off
automatically at any time The light comes on at the
same time every day until reset
Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 PM.
12 hour clock mode.
1 Touch TIMER pad
2 Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn on
3 Touch ENTER/START pad
4 Touch 1 for AM
5 Touch ENTER/START pad
6 Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn off
7 Touch ENTER/START pad
8 Touch 2 for PM
9 Touch ENTER/START pad
24 hour clock mode.
1 Touch TIMER pad
2 Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn on
3 Touch ENTER/START pad
4 Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn off
5 Touch ENTER/START pad
To cancel the light timer.
1 Touch TIMER pad
2 Touch 0 pad
NOTE:
If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation,
touch the 0 pad
Light Hi/Lo/Off
Touch LIGHT HI/LO/OFF pad once
for bright light, twice for night light,
or three times to turn the light off
More/Less
The More(9)/Less(1) pads allow you to adjust pre-set
cooking times
They only work in the Sensor Reheat, Sensor
Cooking(except Beverage), Add 30 sec, Custom
Cook or Time Cook modes Use the More(9)/Less(1)
pads only after you have already begun cooking with
one of these procedures
Follow these instructions to add or reduce cooking
times for an automatic cooking procedure;
Touch the More(9) pad to add time
(10 sec)
Touch the Less(1) pad to reduce
time (10 sec)
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Custom Program
CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking
instruction previously placed in memory and begin
cooking immediately
Example: To cook for 2 minutes at 70% power.
1 Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM
pad
2 Enter the cook time
3 Touch POWER LEVEL pad
4 Enter the power level
5 Touch ENTER/START pad
Example: To recall the custom program.
1 Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM
pad
2 Touch ENTER/START pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
Cooking at high power levels
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at
100% power.
1 Enter the cook time
2 Touch ENTER/START pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
Cooking at lower power
levels
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the
best results with foods that need slower cooking,
such as roasts, baked goods, or custards Your oven
has 9 power settings in addition to HIGH
Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at
70% power.
1 Enter the cook time
2 Touch POWER LEVEL pad
3 Enter the power level
4 Touch ENTER/START pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
See cooking guide for power levels, page 16
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT store or use the wire rack in this oven unless
more than one item is being cooked or a recipe calls
for it
Damage to the oven could occur
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Cooking with 2 cook cycle
For best results, some recipes call for one Power
Level for a certain length of time, and another Power
Level for another length of timeYour oven can be set
to change from one to another automatically, for up to
three cycles if the rst cycle is defrost
Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 90% power
and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.
1 Enter the cook time
2 Touch POWER LEVEL pad
3 Enter the power level
4 Enter the second cook time
5 Touch POWER LEVEL pad
6 Enter the power level
7 Touch ENTER/START pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
Cooking guide for power
levels
The power levels allow you to choose the best power
level for the food you are cooking Below are listed all
the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at
each level, and the amount of microwave power you
are using
POWER
LEVEL
MICROWAVE
OUTPUT
USE
10 High 100 % Boil water
Cook ground beef or begin
cooking roasts
Make candy
Cook fresh fruits and
vegetables
Preheat browning dish
Reheat beverages
Bacon slices
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9 90 % Reheat meat slices quickly
Saute onions, celery, and
green pepper
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8 80 % All reheating
Cook scrambled eggs
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7 70 % Cook poultry or seafood
Cook breads and cereal
products
Cook cheese dishes, veal
Cook cakes, mufns,
brownies, cupcakes
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6 60 % Cook pasta •
5 50 % Cook meats
Cook custard
Cook spare ribs, rib roast,
sirloin roast
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4 40 % Cook less tender cuts of
meat
Reheat frozen convenience
foods
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3 30 % Thaw meat, poultry, and
seafood
Cook small quantities of
food
Finish cooking casserole,
stew, and some sauces
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2 20 % Soften butter and cream
cheese
Heat small amounts of food
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1 10 % Soften ice cream
Raise yeast dough
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Sensor operating instructions
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without selecting cooking times and
power levels The display will indicate the sensing
period by scrolling the name of the food The oven
automatically determines required cooking time for
each food item When the internal sensor detects
a certain amount of humidity coming from the food,
it will tell the oven how much longer to cook The
display will show the remaining heating time
For best results when cooking by Sensor, follow
these recommendations:
1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature
2 Glass turntable and outside of container should
be dry to assure best cooking results
3 Most foods should always be covered loosely
with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or
a lid
4 Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR
pad during the sensing time When sensing
time is over, the oven beeps and the remaining
cooking time will appear in the display window
At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food
See sensing chart on page 20
IMPORTANT:
When using sensor cook, the oven must cool for 5
minutes between uses or food will not cook properly
Sensor cooking guide
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good Sensor cooking results
1 Always use microwavable containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap
2 Never use tight-sealing plastic covers They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook
3 Match the amount to the size of the container Fill
containers at least half full for best results
4 Be sure the outside of the cooking container and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven Beads of moisture
turning into steam can mislead the sensor
NOTE:
If food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when
using the sensor feature, complete using a power
level and cooking time DO NOT continue using the
sensor pad
Adding or subtracting cook
time
By using the More(9) or Less(1) pad all of the sensor
cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook
food for a longer or shorter time
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Pizza Slice
The PIZZA SLICE pad lets you reheat one to four
slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and
power levels
Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.
Touch PIZZA SLICE pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
• Recommended amounts: 1-4 slices
CAUTION
DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended
while popping corn
When popping commercially packaged
popcorn, remove the rack from the oven;
Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on
the rack or under the rack
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•
Popcorn
POPCORN pad lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn
Example: To pop popcorn.
Touch POPCORN pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
Recommended amounts: 30-35 ozs
•
Baked Potato
The BAKED POTATO pad lets you bake one to six
potatoes without selecting cooking times and power
levels
NOTES:
Cooking time is based on a 6-8 oz potato
Use the More(9)/Less(1) pads if cooking larger or
smaller potatoes
Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times
If potatoes are not completely cooked, continue
cooking using cooking time
DO NOT use the BAKED POTATO pad to complete
cooking
After baking, let stand for 5 minutes
•
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•
•
•
•
Example: To cook 2 potatoes.
Touch BAKED POTATO pad
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps
and END will display
Recommended amounts: 1-6 potatoes, about 6-8
oz each
Vegetable
VEGETABLES pad has preset cooking times and power
levels power for 2 food categories: Fresh, Frozen.
Example: To cook Frozen Vegetables.
1 Touch VEGETABLES pad
2 Choose food category
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and
END will display
Category Touch Pad Number
Fresh 1
Frozen 2
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