E L I T E MICROWAVE OVEN Use and Care Guide HORNO DE MICROONDAS Manual de Uso y Cuidado Model#Modelos 721.62362 721.62364 721.62365 721.62369 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/NO.: 3828W5A2791 www.sears.
WARRANTY ......................................................... 2 Add Minute ...................................................... 10 SAFETY ............................................................ 3-4 More / Less ....................................................... 11 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3 Sensor Cook Operation instruction ................... 11 Potato ................................................................
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ... • 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 interlock. • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: - door (bent) - hinges and latches (broken or loosened) - door seals and sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all the instructions before using your oven. 2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision! 3. Read andfollowthe specificPRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY foundon page 3. 4.
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. HOW YOUR KENMORE MICROWAVEWITH ULTRA WAVETECHNOLOGY WORKS A microwave oven uses microwaves to heat food. Microwaves are very short waves of electromagnetic energy that travel at the speed of light (186,282 miles per second).
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1,250 W Microwave Output "1,200 W Rated Current 11 A Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 2OS/4_x151/4"x 191/4" Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 171/4"x 9"x 163/4" Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.4 Cu. Ft. *IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice. INSTALLATION 3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the top of the turntable roller rest.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES --Oven Control Panel See-Through Door Youroven comeswiththe following accessories: 1 Use and Care Guide 1 GlassTurntable t TurntableRollerRest Easy-Clean Oven Cavity Glass Turntable Turntable Roller Rest Cooking Guide Label SafetyInterlockSystem CONTROL PANEL t ®® ® ® sensor cook ....... .......... pica re;lear intriI __=. vmze_le I"G_WAVE ® ® ® ® 1. Display.
COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test caokware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in e glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry withhigh fat content thatare cooked for 10 or 15 minutesor longerwill brownlightly. Foods cookeda shortertimecan be brushedwitha browning agent, suchas Worcestershiresauce, soy sauce, or barbecuesauce. COVERING A covertraps heat and steam and causesthefood to cookmore quickly.Usea lidor microwave-safeplastic wrapwith one corner folded backto ventthe excess steam. Lidson glass casserolescan become hot duringcooking.Handle carefully.
CHILD LOCK CLOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised, Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM). Touch: Display Shows: To set CHILD LOCK: s"STO_ 1. _ clear ." Touch: Display Shows: 5TOP_ 2. clock 3. _ ,,_, _ : EMTER _'I'IEOF_,R_ _ 4. ,u _± 2. RJ,,DU=H, _,,n : 30 TOUCH lu 5TflRT _ Time of day. A TOUCH 5TRRT tn : _un Pi9 _UEHrotor" 2 F_ 5. /0:30 1, _.
MORE / LESS SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION By using the more or less key, all of the Soft, Melt, Time Cook, Sensor Cook programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter period of time. Pressing the more key will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time the key is used. Pressing the less key will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time the key is used. However, you can adjust the cook time only after the cook time is displayed during Sensor cooking.
SENSOR CATEGORY COOK TABLE DIRECTION AMOUNT Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the glass turntable around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. - 4 ea. (approx. 8_10 oz. each) Rice Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice. 1/2 - 2 cups Use medium or long grain rice.
REHEAT REHEAT TABLE This feature aJIows you to reheat precooked roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3 categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole. See follow table for more information. Code Category Direction Place foods to be heated on dinner plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. Dinner plate 1 Example : To reheat casserole. Touch: 1. 2. 3.
MELT MELT TABLE The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. Example: To melt 8 oz. Chocolate. Touch: Code. Category 3, " 2_ Butter or Margarine Unwrap and place in micmwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. 1,2 or 3 sticks 2 Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.
NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle, AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods.
AUTO DEFROST Code 2 3 TABLE Category Food to be Defrosted MEAT Beef Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty Lamb Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast Pork Chops ( 1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs, Rolled roast, Sausage Veal Cutlets (1 lb., 1/2 inch thick) POULTRY FISH TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specifie cook time and power.
MICROWAVE MULTI-STAGE COOKING For best results,some recipes call for differentcook powersduringdifferentstagesof a cook cycle.You can programyouroven to switchfrom one power level to anotherfor up to 2 stages. Microwave Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. Touch: Display A 1. cook time V : EMTER CO0t_IMG titlE 10 (High) ....... To set 3 minutes cook time for first stage. 4. f_ To set 70% cook power for the first stage. A 5. cook time v v _ To set 50% cookpowerfor • Cooking veal.
WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS Meat Poultry 1, No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking, Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking, 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable, 3.
COOKING TIPS (continued) Fish 1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole. 2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid. 3. Place the dish on the turntable. 4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired. 5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving. 6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Questions and Answers Operation Queetlon Answer Why is the oven light not on during cooking? There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. Have you: • Set a cooking time? • Touched START? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
Questions and Answers (continued) Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time. Why de 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, s)mp]y pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.