Warranty FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY MICROWAVE For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge. FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MAGNETRON...
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. • Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
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Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. How your Kenmore microwave hood combination Microwaveenergyis not hot.
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3. Cooking Guide Label 4. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille) 5. Vent Grille The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place. To Install: 1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information "Using...
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1. Display. The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected. 2. Sensor Popcorn. Touch this pad to pop popcorn with the sensor feature. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.
Starling temperature of food • The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook, Food at room temperature will be re-heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature, Composition of food •...
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• Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven, • Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc,). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization, •...
• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle. SETTING TIME OF DAY When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Displaywill show "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY ". If a time of day is not set, ":"...
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display. KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Example: To set 3 minutes.
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to two stages. Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. Touch: Display Shows: * CI**ITCO...
It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 11 O0 Watt cook power of your microwave oven, NAME High • Quick heating many convenience foods and foods...
AUTO DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get...
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SE'I-rlNG CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- (up to 6 Ibs) side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cut-up Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. CORNISH HENS Whole...
_ii_!i_ii_iiii_ii_iiii HOLD WARM You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes), You can use Hold Warm by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle, Example: To use the hold warm.
Fill containers at least half full for best results. • 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.
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SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart, Fresh Vegetable Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
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SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese and frozen juice), See the following table, Example: To soften quart of ice cream. Touch: Display --CI 5/-L/-/- FOG_'_m t'_OT _'u_C'I' I I UU_.)_ 5 I)C'I, I TI-II ,FCFOC _m If_l_...
Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly, For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy...
! ... 4. To replace grease filter, slide filter in the frame slot on back of the opening. Push filter upward and push to front side to lock into place, 5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT...
3. Replace bulb available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. 4. Reinstall the bulb cover with the mounting screw. 5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power, The oven light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works.
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TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will not turn, • The turntable is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft. • The support is not operating correctly, Remove the turntable and restart the oven, If the support still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®,Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results.