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_L_.A_i_ owner's Manual MICROWAVE OVEN Model Nos. 565.68300 565.68301 565.68420 565.68421 CAUTION: Before using this appliance,-read this manual and follow all safety rules and Operating Instructions. (Spanish Owner's Manual can be found on page 29 - 41 .) (El manual del propietario...
PRECAUTIONS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Do not attempt to operate operation can result in harmful exposure 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 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
Cooking KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in material or _o_rnanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. KENMORE MAGNETRON FULL...
PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN * The oven must be level. • The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. See page 9. • Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully avoid possible breakage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, should be followed, including WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive Read all instructions before use. • Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE...
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance electrical _1_ DANGER of electric shock by providing Electric Shock Hazard the electric current. This appliance • Touching some of the with a cord that has a grounding internal components grounding can cause serious outlet that is properly personal injury or death.
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Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature. Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack. oven instructions. The bottom of browning only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable/Turntable roller rest/Owner's Manual Super EvenWave System The microwave reach the embossments then bounce in every direction. As a result, microwave energy wilt be reflected from many angles to cook and defrost more evenly and results in improved performance.
Turntable Installation • Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom. • Turntable hub should securely locked in the receptacle. Never place the turntable upside down. • The turntable rotation should never be restricted. • Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as shown in the diagram.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (2)- IIM( _{11 _,11_[ L[SS SERVI_ QuickTouch (3)- L LJ 222J (6)- (1o) (9)- (12) AUTO (16)- (19)- (13) (15)- STO"I{ CLEAR START DOOR RELEASE Beep Sound A beep tone sounds when a keypad on the control panel is touched to indicate a setting has been entered.
SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below. Exam pie: To set 3:15 : Step Procedure Touch CLOCK. Touch 3, 1, 5 to enter time of day. Touch CLOCK. The clock starts counting. Note: If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet.
HOLD WARM This is an appropriate feature to keep food warm such as stew, casserole, up to 100 minutes after a cooking opened or STOPlCLEAR is pressed. START. ExamPle: To keep a casserole warm: Step I Procedu re Touch HOLD WARM. 1 IC ockdisplay reappears.
TIME COOKING This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the HI (maximum) power level, you can select different power from 9 levels, 1 to 9 (10-90% Exam )te: To cook at power level 8 for 40 seconds: Step Procedu re Touch TIME.
MULTISTAGE COOKING • You can program up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each stage can be programmed with a different power and time setting. To program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, repeat the Time Cooking steps t to 4 on page 13 and touch START. The oven automatically proceeds to the end of cooking.
AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT This feature allows you to defrost Example: To defrost 1.2 Ib of chicken Step Procedure Touch AUTO DEFROST. Enter the weight of food. Weight must be programmed in pounds and tenth of a pound. Conversion Chart Convert oz into tenths of a lb.
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QUICK-ON COOKING (HI-POWER) A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. Example: To set Quick-On cookin,q f__r 2 minutes: Step Procedu re 1 Xouch QUICK ON. Touch 2. The display shows time counting down.
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to microwave than food at room tempejature. Ingredients Delicate Some foods require special attention when cooked in the microwave oven. Delicate foods such as eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc. cook so quickly, should be watched carefully. Microwave...
QUICK TOUCH COOKING COOKING TIPS FROZEN ENTREE • Follow package directions removing or venting cover, piercing pouch, replacing foil, covering with plastic wrap, etc. • Frozen foods with special packaging to "crisp" foods such as pizza, french fries and pocket-type sandwiches should be cooked according to manufacturer's...
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QUICK TOUCH COOKING (CONT.) Quick Touch Cooking/Reheating Item/Amount Press keypad Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Corn, Cauliflower, Green FROZEN beans, Peas, Spinach, VEGETABLE or a mixture of these. 5, 10, 16 oz Cooked pizza, 1 - 3 slices (3 - 9 oz) PIZZA SLICE Potatoes,...
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TIME COOKING - APPETIZERS AND RICE CONVERTING RECIPES Most hot appetizers adapt well to microwave cooking, the exception being those wrapped in pastry. Pastry requires the hot environment of the conventional oven to become crisp. • Toppings for canapes can be made ahead and then placed on bread or crackers just before heating.
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TIME COOKING - MEATSp POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION • Use a microwave-safe dish, etc. • Defrost Frozen foods completely. • Wash poultry and fish in cool water. • Arrange small items in a single layer in dish, avoid overlapping edges of food.
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Food Power Cooking Beef 15 - 20 rain. Meat loaf 11/2Ib (68O g) Pork Chops, loin 1/2inch (1 cm) thick, 7 oz 3 - 5 min. (200 g) each 6 - 8 min. 9 - 11 min. Pork roast, 12 - 15 min. 1 Ib (450 g) Ham, slice 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick,...
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Food Power Poultry Chicken pieces, up to 2 Ib (900 g) IIb (450 g) Fish and Seafood Fish fillets, 3/4 Ib (340 g) Fish steaks 2, 6 oz (170 g) each Scallops 1 Ib (450 g) Shrimp, medium size, shelled and cleaned, 1 Ib (450 g) Whole fish, stuffed or unstuffed,...
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A bitter aftertaste is apparent if too much leavening is used in biscuits or muffins. Since food rises higher in the microwave oven, you will not see a loss in volume from the reduction of soda or baking powder.
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Err appears in the • Wrong operation is set, display window. • Materials to be avoided in Arcing or sparking. microwave oven are used. • The oven is operated when empty. • Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is t_ncleaned.
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Overcooked foods. • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable. • Materials to be avoided in Undercooked foods. microwave oven are used, • Food is not defrosted completely. io Oven ventilation ports are restricted. • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
Owner's Manual MICROWAVE OVEN Model Nos. 565. 68300/565. For in-house major brand repair service Call24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1 - 800 - 676 - 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and...