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- Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Espafiol Models/Moclelos: 721.8506 _ I<enmore HOR__ P/No.: MFL56516413 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sear s.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wa rra nty ..............One Year Limited Warranty Sears Service ............. When installed, operated and maintained Microwave Oven Safety ..........according to all instructions supplied with the product, Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ....if this appliance fails due to a defect in material How Your Microwave Oven Works... -
Page 3: Wa Rra Nty
Protection Agreement Congratu/ations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured far years of dependable operation. But llke all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's what the... -
Page 4: Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important° We hove provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave oven. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbot alerts you to hazards that con kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbot and the word "DANGER"... - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS *The microwave oven should be serviced only by *Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or operation. adjustment.
- Page 6 PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. door open. Doing so can result in harmful is particularly important that the oven door exposure to microwave energy.
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Page 7: How Your Microwave Oven Works
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows the basics that you need to know in order to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven. HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Magnetron Microwave ovens are safe. -
Page 8: Cookwareguide
COOKWAREGUIDE Most heat resistant, nonmetallic coakware is safe far use in your microwave oven. However, to test caakware before using, fallow these steps: 1. Place empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup (250ml) of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. -
Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120V AC, 60 Hz 1700W Rated Power Consumption * ] ] 00W Microwave Output Rated Current 14.0A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 7/8'' 7/8_' ]/8" 21 s/8'' x 10 s/8" x 15" Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 2.0 cu.ft Capacity of Oven Cavity _IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications... -
Page 10: Control Panelfeatures
CONTROL PANELFEATURES 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 on these features, see the "Using your microwave... - Page 11 1. Display: The display includes a clock and 12. Add 30 Sec.: Touch this pad to cook for 30 indicators that show the time of day, cooking seconds at 100% cook power, or to add extra time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights times at the set cook power to your and cooking...
- Page 12 Amount of Food Releasing Foods Pressure • If you increase or decrease the amount of food *Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food covered by a skin or membrane.
- Page 13 Using Aluminum Foil NOTE: Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate...
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Page 14: Audible Signals
This section gives instructions for operating each function. Please read this section carefully. iNTERRUPTiNG COOKING AUDIBLE SIGNALS You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening Audible signals are available to guide you when the door. The oven stops heating and the fan setting and using your oven: turns off, but the light stays on. -
Page 15: Vent Fan
VENT FAN VENT DELAY OFF The two pads on the bottom center of the control Use this pad to set a period of time for the fan to run. You can set 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. panel control the 5-speed vent fan. -
Page 16: Turntable On/Off
TURNTABLE ON/OFF TIMED COOKING For best cooking results, leave the turntable This feature lets you program a specific cook It can be turned off for large dishes. time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) Touch: Display Shows:... -
Page 17: Two-Stage Cooking
TWO-STAGE COOKi NG METAL RACK AkCAUTION For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for 2 power level stages To avoid risk of property damage: during the cooking cycle. Do not use rack to pop popcorn. -
Page 18: Microwave Power Levels
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power. powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the Follow recipe or food package instructions available. cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power. -
Page 19: Auto Defrost
AUTO DEFROST OPERATING TIPS Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and The auto defrost feature provides you with the best poultry from its original dosed paper or plastic defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking package (wrapper). -
Page 20: Auto Defrost Table
AUTO DEFROST TABLE NOTE: Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence. Meat settings FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS BEEF Ground Beef, MEAT Remove thawed... - Page 21 AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONTINUED) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Place chicken breast-side up in a Turn over (finish defrosting breast microwave safe dish. Finish defrosting (up to 6 lbs) side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
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Page 22: Defrosting Tips
DEFROSTING TIPS WARM & HOLD • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. of pounds (the weight of the food minus the You can use Warm &... -
Page 23: Soften/Melt
SOFTEN/MELT MELT TABLE Direction Amount Code Category The oven uses low power to Soften/Melt foods. Unwrap and place in 1, 2 or Butter/ See the following table. microwavable container 3 sticks Margarine No need to cover butter. Example: To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. -
Page 24: Using Sensor Cooking
USING SENSOR COOKING POTATO (EXAMPLE) SENSOR OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and favorite foods without selecting cooking times power levels. and power levels. -
Page 25: Smart Touch Sensor Cooking Table
SMART TOUCH SENSOR COOKING TABLE DIRECTION CATEGORY AMOUNT Fresh Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave I-4cups container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Veggies Place in an appropriately sized microwave... -
Page 26: Auto Cook
AUTO COOK SENSOR REHEAT Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave Sensor Reheat allows you to heat food without prepared foods without selecting cooking times selecting cooking times and power levels. and power levels. Auto Cook has preset cook powers for six food categories: Bacon, Casserole, Example: To reheat Casserole. - Page 27 HOW TO USE TrueCookPlus ® TrueCookPlus is a registered trademark Microwave Science JV LLC, USA and world wide, WHAT IS TrueCookPlus ® ? 1. Press the STOP button. STOP TrueCookPlus® is the flrst way ever developed microwave cook using a code found on packaged food.
- Page 28 CUSTOMIZING TrueCookPlus ® You may find that you prefer TrueCookPlus@ to cook your food more or less. TrueCookPlus® can adjust to your tastes - to cook your food hotter or cooler - automatically: 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Press the TrueCookPlus@ button twice.
- Page 29 In order to ensure that your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For exterior surfaces and For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy control panel: Use a soft water and a sponge or cloth with spray glass...
- Page 30 CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often; at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recircutate air, the charcoal filter (Part No. 5230Wl A003C) is available from Sears by calling 1 -800-4-MY-HOME.
- Page 31 REPLACING THE COOICroP AND OVEN LIGHTS CARING FOR THE FILTERS (CONTINUED) 5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The The ¢ooktop light filter should rest at the angle shown. 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw.
- Page 32 REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS (CONTINUED) 4. Lift up the bulb holder. 5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (Part No. 6912Wl ZOO4B) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOMEo _ii i_<_'_'_;_i''_' 6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push the top and slide right until it snaps into place.
- Page 33 QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can i operate my microwave oven without No. if you remove or turn over the turntable, you turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your large dish? oven must fit on the turntable. Can i use either metal or aluminum pans in You can use aluminum...
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