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Model: 87040 Microwave Oven User's Manual Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference. SERIAL NO.
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 use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
1. 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 microwave oven. The marked SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter and cause damage and injury. Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.
MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed. QUICK COOK BUTTONS Instant settings to cook popular foods POWER Use to set power levels other than high. TIMER Timer functions independently, even while a cooking program is in process.
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SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry. TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again. ETTING THE CLOCK Touch CLOCK pad. Use the number pads to enter the correct time. You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock(one for hour and two for minutes).
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open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function. PEED DEFROST Touch SPEED DEFROST. Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads. Digital timer sets minutes and seconds from left to right so a single digit can be set (5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits (2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).
CODE and 1:45 ( 1 min. 45 sec.) appears in the display. POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3 to 3 1/2 oz. bag of microwave popcorn. Touch START/STOP pad. The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.
4 potatoes: 14 min. 30 sec. 3. Touch START/STOP pad. SETTING "PIZZA" Reheating a slice ( or two thin ones) of leftover pizza: Touch PIZZA pad once. CODE and 0:45 ( 45 sec.) appears. Touch START/STOP pad. Heating a whole frozen pizza: 1.
Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwave bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. IF THE OVEN FAILS TO OPERATE Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely.
Simply return the unit to the store at which it was purchased. Sears will replace your unit at no charge to you. The above warranty applies only to microwave ovens which are used for private household purpose. SOLD BY SEARS CANADA INC.
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