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12698 Sears USE & CARE MANUAL STOCK NO. 85651 KNOW YOUR UNIT Read this booklet you will be able to enjoy all the features in your Kenmore Microwave Oven. Record in space provided below Kenmore Model and the Serial No. found...
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YOUR SAFETY FIRST The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy. Respect it as an electric cooking appliance. Become familiar with microwave energy, its uses and limitations. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - Toreduce t he r sk ofburns, Do not cover or block openings on the electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation ................Names of Oven Parts and Oven Control Panel ..........7--8 Instructions ..............9--10 [] Easy Use Chart ..............[] Change or Check a Setting ............[] Regular Timer ................ Detailed Directions ..............11--19 [] "HI-Power" Cooking ..............
SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN "USE AND CARE MANUAL"-- MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears. Please read this booklet. It takes just a few minutes- time well spent to learn how to use all of the features.
INSTALLATION Complete Installation Instructions are included in the separate instruction manual. If you have any question on installation, please contact your Sears sales person or local Sears Service Center. A mounting space of 33" or more from the surface of cooktop to the bottom of kitchen top cabinet,...
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Top Cabinet Template ......1 each Wall Template ........ 1 each Hardware Package ......1 each Damper/duct Connector ....... 1 each Do not use this Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven for commercial purposes. This Microwave Oven is made for household use only.
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL Window--Used to show: • Cooking time. Time--Used in setting cooking • Cooking power level. time. • Cooking temperature. • Hold, End. It also functions as countdown timer or temperature indicator when cooking. Numbers--Used to enter the • Cooking times. •...
See Page 19. that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture. Your Kenmore Microwave Cooking cookbook AUTOMATIC HOOD FAN CONTROL will tell you which foods are cooked best using the highest microwave cooking power ("HI").
EASY USE CHART Your new solid state control system allows you to use your microwave oven in many ways. "HI-POWER" COOKING "MULTI-POWER" COOKING HOOD FAN CONTROL To set: set: set: 1. Touch CLEAR. 1. Touch CLEAR. I. Press the Fan Control Button (High 2.
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The time set will show in the display 2. Touch TIME. window at the top of the control panel. For example: Kenmore • To set 30 seconds, you would touch "3" and then • To set 3 minutes, touch "3", "0" and "0".
COOKING CUIDE FOR "MULTI-POWER" SETTINGS The "Multi-Power" feature lets you cook at the best power level for the food being cooked. Cooking directions can be found in the cookbook. POWER POWER LEVEL SETTINGS EXAMPLES WARM • Softening cream cheese. e Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
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Touch START. oven :,-T_ I begins to cook and the time K..[ F_--_W.-_ -_ Kenmore will begin to count down in the display window. A tone will sound and the .._Z3 CE3_'n S_CE_rEa word "End" will show in the...
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"TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED" COOKING MEATS temperature probe is used to judge doneness when cooking or reheating food. Set the desired food tempera Choose only fresh, completely thawed meat. ture with the TEMP CONTROL the desired power Place meat fat side down on the microwave roasting level with the COOK...
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"TEMPERATURE CONTROL" POINTS TO REMEMBER • Do not operate oven with the temperature probe • Place the temperature probe sensor into the thickest part of plugged in while it is empty. the meat or in the center of the food to be reheated Avoid •...
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REHEATING FOODS • Select "multi-power" setting as shown below. • Place the temperature probe sensor into the food to be reheated with the first inch of the sensor in the center o The microwave oven will stop cooking when the set the food.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED "HI-POWER" COOKING AND AUTOMATIC "HOLD WARM" The "Temperature Controlled Meat Cooking Guide" and "Reheating Guide" on Pages 15 and 16 will show you which multi-power setting and doneness temperature are recommended for the food you are cooking. When cooking with the temperature controlled settings, the timer is not used.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED "MULTI-POWER" COOKING AND AUTOMATIC "HOLD WARM" The "Temperature Controlled Meat Cooking Guide" and "Reheating Guide" on Pages 15 and 16 will show you which multi-power setting and doneness temperature are recommended for the food you are cooking. the temperatue Place probe into...
WHOLE MEAL COOKING (See Cookbook for detailed explanation) Whole Meal cooking lets you cook or more dif- ferent foods at the same time. Foods need not be plac- ed in the oven at the same time. nor be removed the same time.
UTENSILS MATERIALS MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN OVENPROOF GLASS Ovenware (treated for high-intensity heat), such as utility METAL UTENSILS Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal dishes, bread dishes, plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups,...
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CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the microwave inside and out. and the hood bottom cover outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surface.
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Stirrer shield The oven inside top stirrer shield) can be gently wiped in place or removed for washing at the sink. Excessive oil spatters on the inside top (stirrer shield) will make them difficult to remove, if left for many days. Wipe them with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
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[] Charcoal filter replacement (Required when unit is not vented to outside) The hood ventilation filters the air and discharges it back into kitchen through the Charcoal Filter, Stock No. $4126 which may be ordered at a Sears retail store or Sears catalog, if the exhaust...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OPERATION Q What is wrong when the oven light will not glow during cooking or when tile oven door is open? There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Perhaps: • TIME has not been set.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Cont'd) FOODS Q. What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? A. A hard, dry, brown spot shows overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time. Why do eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking it.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears...
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Sears has a service unit near you, staffed by Sears Trained Technicians-- professional technicians specifically tra:ned on Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service...
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Sears] Kenmore USE & CARE E OVEN MIC 0 MANUAL STOCK NO. 85651 WARRANTY FULL YEAR WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVEN YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, IF THIS KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN FALLS DUE TO A DEFECT MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SEARS WILL REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE.