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Kenmore 88329 Use And Care Manual

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USE & CARE
MANUAL
STOCK NO.
88329
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Read
this booklet
so
you will be able to
enjoy all the features
in your
Kenmore
Microwave
Oven.
Record
in space
provided
below the
Model
No. found on
the label on the
cavity front and the
Serial No. found on
the label on the
inner left side of the
control
panel.
Model
No
Serial
No
Retain
this information
for future
reference.
400223
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Under Cabinet
Wall Mount
Sears Kenmore
mounting
kits, Stock No. 22-84196 for under cabinet
mounting
and Stock No. 22-84297 for wall mounting
are sold separately.
Kenmore
MICRO
E OVEN
Use and Care
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Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Chicago,
IL
60684, U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 USE & CARE MANUAL STOCK NO. 88329 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 the Model No. found on the label on the cavity front and the Serial No.
  • Page 2 • DO NOT use this microwave oven for commercial made for household use only. The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is designed and thoroughly meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance Health and Human Services. TO AVOID POSSIBLE...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT When using electrical appliances reduce the risk of VVP_II'_I_IIII_I_31--To burns, electric shock, fire, injury exposure to excessive microwave Read all instructions before using the appliance. Read and follow the specific AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" Page 2. with most cooking appliances,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Instructions [] Location of Model Number Label ... [] IMPORTANT--Electrical Grounding Instructions [] Installation "... [] Setting "Time of Day" ..[] Names of Oven Parts ... [] Oven Control Panel ... User Instructions [] Easy Use Chart [] Recall and Change of Settings [] Regular Timer ...

  • Page 5: [] Location Of Model Number Label

    SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE "USE AND CARE MANUAL"- MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS Enjoy a new cooking experience only a few minutes-time Advice on the use and care of Sears Sears store. When seeking number which is located on the plastic MODEL...

  • Page 6: [] Important--Electrical Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT-- ELECTRICAL GROUNDING This appliance must be grounded. of electric shock by providing an escape cord having a grounding wire with a grounding properly installed and grounded. WARNING -Improper Consult a qualified electrician or Sears completely understood, or if doubt A short power-supply cord is provided...

  • Page 7: Installation

    11-3/4" Width: 21-5/8" Depth: 13-1/8" Weight: 39 Ibs. locations. on wall,Sears Kenmore mounting kits, Stock Nos. 22-84196 (under are sold separately. Contact your Sears store or the catalog. use: 120-volt/60 Hz household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit oven is the only appliance...

  • Page 8: [] Names Of Oven Parts

    NAMES OF OVEN PARTS See-Through _oor Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton, Your oven will be packed with the following materials: Glass Tray Temperature Probe Cookbook "Use and Care Manual" .."Easy Use Chart" Card...

  • Page 9: [] Oven Control Panel

    OVEN CONTROL Hold Warm--Used Hold Warm. Cooked food can be kept warm. Programmed Defrost--Used setting Programmed Defrost. Time of Day--Used in setting time of day and Child Lock-Out. Time--Used in setting cooking time. NumbersiUsed to enter the: • Time of day. •...

  • Page 10: Easy Use Chart

    EASY USE CHART Your new solid state control system allows you to use your microwave oven in many ways. TIME OF DAY To set: 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME OF DAY. 3. Touch numbers for correct time of day.

  • Page 11: [] Recall And Change Of Settings

    RECALL AND CHANGE To Recall a Setting To recall (check) a setting before you start the oven, follow the directions below. • To check the setting for a gwen stage, touch MEMORY/RECALL light and indicator light turns on. The set TIME or TEMP CONTROL for that stage will show in the display window.

  • Page 12: Regular Timer

    REGULAR TIMER Your oven also has a timer that can be used for noncooking oven is not running. The time is simply counting the oven. A tone will sound and the word "End" will show in the display window when the time is over. For settings of this timer, see "Easy Use Chart"...

  • Page 13: Quick-Start Cooking

    QUICK-START COOKING This feature was designed for simple, 2-step setting of the oven with convenience set, simply touch the "QUICK-ON" pad, and touch a number pad from I to 9. The oven starts instantly. I. Touch CLEAR, and beep tone will sound. The CLEAR erases all previous settings.
  • Page 14 QUICK-START REHEATING This guide shows the food items and some special notes for reheating Touch CLEAR, touch QUICK-ON, Food BEVERAGES Water Based Milk Based Broth-based soups Cream-based soups Sandwich Cooked pizza, lOinches, cutin 8 portions Casseroles MEAT Sliced thin Sliced thick Barbecued beef, chili, stews, hash, etc.

  • Page 15: Cooking Guide For "Multi-Power" Settings!Wattage Of Output Power

    • Thickening • Approximate watts as measured As you get to know your microwave oven, you may find that a particular setting is too low or too high for the results you desire. Multiple-power control gives you the means to obtain greater precision in setting power levels. For instance, if...

  • Page 16: [] "Hi-Power"I"Multi-Power" Cooking

    "HI-POWER"/"MULTI-POWER" "HI" gives the highest cooking power possible with your microwave foods with high moisture content ture. Many foods need slower cooking (at less than full power) in order to give you the best results. In addition to "HI" there are ninety-nine multi-power being cooked.
  • Page 17 "TEMPERATURE The temperature probe is used to judge doneness cooking or reheating food. Set the desired perature with the TEMP CONTROL power level with the POWER CONTROL. Warm" is set, after completing the cooking cycle the oven will hold the food warm up to 100 minutes. TEMPERATURE SETTING DISPLAY...
  • Page 18 "TEMPERATURE CONTROL" • Place the temperature probe of tile meal or in the center part reheated. Avoid touchin9 bone o Check that the first inch of the sensor part of the food to be cooked. • Remove the temperature probe USe.
  • Page 19 REHEATING FOODS • Place the temperature probe sensor reheated with the first inch of the sensor the food • Plug the temperature probe into the socket the oven wail. • Cover the food if desired. • Set the temperature of the desired below.

  • Page 20: [] "Temperature Controlled" Cooking

    TEMPERATURE "HI-POWER"/"MULTI-POWER" The "Temperature Controlled Meat Cooking Guide" and "Reheating multi-power setting and temperature temperature control settings, the timer is not used. I. Place the temperature probe into the food with the first inch of the sensor in the center of the food. The probe should be in a level direction or on an angle as shown.

  • Page 21: Programmed Defrost

    PROGRAMMED DEFROST The power levels for defrosting are predetermined for the beginning of the chosen time and at power level 30 for the remaining period of time. 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch PROGRAMMED DEFROST. the display window. 3. Set the defrosting time by following the "Programmed Defrosting Chart"...
  • Page 22 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING The defrosting times in this chart have been made available specifically for use with the "Programmed PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS: • For best results, remove fish/seafood/meat/poultry from its original paper or plastic (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface foods to cook.
  • Page 23 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CUT AND DEFROSTING WEIGHT Shrimp I lb. 2 to 3 min. Scallops i lb. 4 to 6 min. Oysters 12 oz. 2 to 3 min. MEAT BEEF Ground beef i lb. 4 to 4-1/2 min. 2 Ibs. 8 to 9 min. Pot roast, chuck Under 4 Ibs.
  • Page 24 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CUT AND DEFROSTING WEIGHT MEAT PORK Chops 1/2 inch thick 4 to 5 min. per lb. 1 inch thick 5 to 6 min. per lb. Spareribs, Country-style ribs 2 to 3 Ibs. 4 to 6 min. per lb. Roast Under 4 Ibs.

  • Page 25: Programmed Defrost

    PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CUT AND WEIGHT DEFROSTING POULTRY Chicken Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. 5 to 7 min. per lb. Cut up 2 to 3 Ibs. 4 to 5 min. per lb. TURKEY Whole Under 8 lbs. 3 to 4 min. per lb. Breast Under 4 Ibs.

  • Page 26: Multi-Stage Cooking

    MULTI-STAGE COOKING Two-Stage cooking allows you to set the oven temperature and then in a second stage can be set for three memory stages cooking and will follow automatically I. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL. window will show "0" or "F". 3.

  • Page 27: Multi-Stage Cooking

    MULTI-STAGE COOKING (Cont'd) Second Stage (2 minutes; Power level "HI") 6. Touch MEMORY/RECALL The display window will show 7. Touch TIME. 8. Set 2 minutes by touching "2", "0" and "0". "200" will show in the display window. (Power is on "HI".) The second stage has been set.

  • Page 28: Utensils

    UTENSILS MATERIALS TO USE IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN OVENPROOF GLASS Ovenware (treated [or high-intensity heat), such as utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without trimming. CHINA Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates metallic trimming. POTTERY Dishes, cups, mugs serving...

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent This should be done on a weekly basis--more The inside oven top (stirrer shield) can be gently wiped in place. Excessive (stirrer shield) will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel especially REMOVABLE...

  • Page 30: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS OPERATION QWhat is wrong when tile oven A. There may be severa! • Door is not closed • The light bulb has burned Q.Why does steam come A. Steam is normally produced out the bottom vent. Q.Will the microwave oven A.
  • Page 31 • The shapes of utensils vary, thereby • Eggs continue cooking during standing Q.Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven? A. Yes, if using one of the two methods (i) Microwave-popping devices designed specifically for this type of microwave...
  • Page 32 QUESTIONS Q.What is wrong when A. The fourth potato may be slightly heavier Remember to allow space in a circle. Q.Why do baked apples sometimes A. Tile peeling has not been removed the apple during cooking. cooking process. Q. How are boil-overs avoided? A.

  • Page 33: Before Calling For Service

    BEFORE CALLING You can often correct operating problems operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements. PROBLEM Oven Will Not Start Arcing or Sparking...

  • Page 34: Sears Service

    WHAT WE SELL" "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance Service is nationwide. Your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you, staffed by Sears Trained Technicians--professional Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment Service What We Sell!"...
  • Page 35 OR WORKMANSHIP, CHARGE. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, MAGNETRON IN THIS KENMORE TO A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE ABOVE WARRANTY COVERAGE MICROWAVE OVENS WHICH HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES.

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