E: L ! T E Countertop Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide Models 565.60582,60584,60586,60589 _ m Sears, DP 16579 Hoffman Roebuck Estates, and Co., IL 60179 U.S.A www.sears.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) 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. (b) Do not place any Object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
SAFETY Proper and safe use of your oven Important Safety Instructions. Grounding Instructions ...... Utensils ................. ASSEMBLY Names of Oven Parts and Accessories .............. Turntable Installation ....... Installation ............... OPERATION Basic Features Control Panel and Features.. Setting Clock ............. Child Lock-Out ............ Kitchen Timer ............. Time Cooking ............. 4 5 6 6 Special Features Sensor Cooking ........... Automatic Defrost by Weight. Add Minute .....
PROPER AND SAFE USE OFYOUR o The oven must be level. - , The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. See page 8. Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage. o incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. See page 7, • When using the popcorn feature of this microwave oven, use only the bag sizes specified in this Manual.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk ofmicrowave burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive energy: • Read all instructions before use. - Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE • If o o • • install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
GROUNDING _ INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Electric Shock Hazard = Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death, Do not disassemble this appliance. ,_ WARNING Electric Shock Hazard * Improper use of the grounding can result in a dsk of electric shock. Do not plug intoan outlet until appliance is propedy installed and grounded. Properly polarized and grounded outlet This appliance must be grounded.
Materials you can Utensils use in microwave oven Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at Browning dish least 1 inch away from oven walls. Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3116inch above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Dinnerware Microwave-safe only.
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable/Turntable roller rest! Use and Care Guide Windmill TM plus Super EvenWave ® System The Windmill TM fan is a unique Kenmore microwave stirrer system that is visible on the right wall of the oven cavity. It mixes and redistributes the microwave energy in every direction within the oven.
iN_ I ALLAi i{JN This oven is designed for Countertop or Built-in installation. Before you begin installation, you need to decide how you install your oven. Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. ] Countertop Installation 1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. [ . Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches above the oven.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 4 7 8-- 11-- 12 13 Beep Sound A beep sounds when a keypad is pressed, to confirm your key entry.
[;UN I RUL PANI-L ANU l-i:::A i UR_._ (1) indicators indicators light or flash in the display window. 1I 2/3: Indicate current cooking stage. DEF: Lights during Auto Defrost. LOCK: Lights to indicate the child lock feature is set. DEMO: Lights to indicate the demo mode is set. SENSOR: Flashes during Sensor cooking. START: Flashes to prompt you to Push DIAL.
To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below. Example: To set 3:15: IStep Procedure Keypad Touch CLOCK. _ Display n. nn U, 2 Turn DIAL until 3: is indicated in the display. 3 Push DIAL. 4 indicated inuntil the display. Tum DiAL 3;15 is 5 Push DIAL. The clock starts counting. Note; ° • • • • CHILD _ _ (_ _ ULt .nn "_7.uu 3. uu'nn 3:15 ¢_ (_) 2' 15 If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC out!et.
r_l I _,.,l'lr"l'_l IIIIV61C::K You can use the Kitchen program Example: To set timer Step 1 Timer function independently, even while a cooking is going on in the oven. for 3 minutes: Procedure Touch KITCHEN Turn DIAL Keypad 0 TIMER. Display ( '2:-3 _Y : ,g until 3:00 is indicated in the display. (up to 9 hours) The time increments are as follows: 2 !Time ) Increment 0-5 min. I 10 sec. 5-10 rain. 30 sec. 10-30 rain. 1 min. 30 min.- 1 hour 5 min. 1 hour-9 hour 15 rain.
Example: To cook at power level P 80 for 40 seconds: Step i Procedure Touch TIME• Keypad Turn DiAL until :40 is indicated in the display. The time increments are as follows: 2 3 4 5 Note: Time _increment 0-5 min. 5-10 rain. 10-30 rain. 30 rain.- 90 rnin. _ | J | Touch POWER. in the display. 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 5 min. o o POWER © : i nn _uu [ L P 88 Cooking time can be set up to 90 minutes.
SENSOR COOKING Sensor Cooking menu allow you to reheat or cook food automatically. This feature provides accurate and fast microwaving for a variety of popular foods. Example: To reheat soup: Step Procedure Keypad Display ;Turn DIAL until SOUP appears "1 i in the display. 2 5g LIP Push DIAL. After oven sensor measures the amount of steam i present, cooking time appears, and then the time counts down in the display, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR UNTIL THE TIME COUNTS DOWN IN THE DISPLAY.
AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT The bestdefrosting time and power levelsare automatically determined depending on the food weight you enter. The feature provides two options: FINE DEFROST: Use for thorough defrosting of frozen foods, when it is important to have the center section defrosted as well as the outside. Examples for recommendeduse are: whole chicken, roastsand steak. QUICK DEFROST: Use to assist separation of frozen pieces of chickenor fish that need preparation prior to cooking.Also.
Note: o Weight can be entered up to 5,9 Ibs. Beep tone sounds 5 seconds during the defrosting cycle to signal that food should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. Open the door and rearrange the food. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not open the deer. Food can be defrostedin a styrofoam package. e DEFROSTING CHART It is necessary to have standing time after defrosting food in the Oven to complete defrosting.
ADD MINUTE This feature allows you to cook at maximum power level for I minute without pushing the DIAL to start cooking. You can also extend the cooking time up to 90 minutes by repeatedly pushing this keypad during Time Cooking. Example: To set ADD MINUTE for 2 minutes: Step Procedure Touch ADD MINUTE twice. The Display Keypad 2._n 1 -UU ioven automaticallystart and AI_ MINUTE cooking time count down in the Ptoo display.
IB COOKING _KeIo] :41_[e'j[et|J II] TECHNIQUES Advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency. For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing really compares. There are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable. Delicate Ingredients Some foods require special attention when cooked in the microwave oven.
SENSOR COOKING General Sensor Cooking Tips: • For Foods not listed in the Sensor Reheating/Cooking Guide, use Time cooking. , After DIAL is pressed, do not • open the door while the words SENSOR COOKING scrolls across the display. During this time, the oven is measuring the amount of steam generated from the food during the heating process. The oven then determines the heating or cooking time for the food. - Room temperature should be below 95 °F (35 °C).
SENSOR COOKING Reheating (CONT.) Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Casserole/Entree Lasagna Macaroni and Cheese 6 oz. - 20 oz. Plate of food Pasta in sauce Meatloaf dinner Turkey dinner 6 oz.- 20 oz. FROZEN ENTREE PLATE OF FOOD Fried chicken Special Notes Cover with plastic wrap or casserole lid. Stir after reheating, Foods that cannot be stirred(ex. lasagna) should be allowedto stand covered for a few minutes after reheating. Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate.
Item/Amount Menu Course Asparagus, Broccoli,Brussels FRESH sprouts, Cabbage, VEGETABLE Cauliflower, SOFT Mushrooms. Onion, Spinach, Zucchini 4 oz. - 2 Ibs Carrots, Green beans, Potato, Squash 4 oz. - 2 Ibs Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Corn, Cauliflower, Peas, Spinach, or a mixture of these. 4 oz. - 2 Ibs Chicken breast Chicken legs 1 piece (6 - 8oz.) 6 oz. - 2 Ibs. FRESH VEGETABLE Special Wash. Prepare Notes and cut into slices, cubes, wedges, or julienne strips for fresh vegetables.
FRESH VEGETABLE Asparagus SOFT RECIPE with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Cooking Time: About 5 - 8 minutes 1 2 2 Ib asparagus, washed and trimmed tbsp (30 mL) water tsp (10 mL) finely grated orange peel 1t4 cup (50 mL) orange juice 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil or vegetable oil Trim asparagus so that stems will lie flat in microwave-safe dish. Add water. Cover with dish lid or plastic wrap. Place in oven. Cook on FRESH VEGETABLE SOFT. Rearrange once after pause prompt appears across the display.
CHICKEN PIECES RECIPE Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Soy and Ginger Cooking Time: About 6 - 8 minutes 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (6 oz. each) _/4 cup (50 mL) sliced onion 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced Put chicken in a small shallow baking dish. Scatter onion over chicken. Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in oven. Cook on CHICKEN PIECES.
CONVERTING RECIPES Cover appetizers or dips only when called for by a recipe. Use casserole lids, wax paper, plastic wrap, or paper towel. 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. Appetizers and dips that contain cheese, mayonnaise and other delicate ingredients are usually heated on power level P 10. A higt_er setting might cause separation or drying.
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. • • = • • • • Place thick sections toward edge of the dish. Use a rack in the dish to elevate meat out of the juices. Use spices, seasonings as desired. Add salt after cooking if necessary. Aluminum foils can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry wings and legs to prevent overcooking.
Food Cooking Time Stand Time 15 - 20 min. 5 rain. Beef P 50 Meat loaf, 11/2 Ib Special Notes Arrange in loaf dish. Cover with wax paper. Pork Place in a shallow Chops, loin 1/2 inch thick, 7 oz each Cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. 1 2 4 Pork roast, 1 Ib 3 - 5 min. 6 - 8 min. 9 - 11 min. P100 PI00 P100 2 min. 3 min. 3 rain. 12-15 min. 10 - 15 min. P 50 dish. Cover with wax paper. * Shield halfway through cooking and turn roast over if necessary. •Approx.
Cooking Time Food Special Notes Arrange Poultry Chicken pieces, up to 2 lbs 1 Ib Fish and Seafood Fish fillets, 3/4 lb Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each Scallops 1 Ib Shrimp, medium size, shelled and cleaned, 1 Ib Whole fish, stuffed or unstuffed, 1112 to 13/4 Ib TiME COOKING SCRAMBLED Stand Time skin-side up in a baking dish halfway through cooking, meatier portions toward edge of dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. PIO0 5 - 8 min. 5 min. P100 P 50 4 - 6 rain. 6 - 9 min. 3 min. 5 min.
TiME COOKING - BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS Converting Recipes When adapting quick bread recipes, you will find it necessary to reduce the amount of leavening (baking powder or soda) by about one-quarter the normal amount. A bitter aftertaste is apparent if too much leavening is used in biscuits or muffins.
CLEANING Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then dnse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. REMOVABLE PARTS Wash in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth.
I K(..)U("r'L_I"IUU Check your problem the microwave ! IN_ by using the chart below and try the solutions oven still does not work for each problem. properly, contact the nearest authorized If service center. (TROUBLE ERROR message (ERROR 1 or ERROR 2) appears in the display window. CAUSE REMEDY ERROR 1 light if door is opened before time countdown appears in the display.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Arcing or sparking. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. • Use microwave-safe cookware only. (page 7) ° The oven is operated when empty, • Food refuse remains in the = Do not operate empty. cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned. Unevenly cooked foods. with oven • Clean cavity with wet towel. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. o Use microwave-safe cookware only. (page 7) , o Completely ° Use correct time/cooking power level.
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