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Table of Contents Warranty ........................................................... Sears Service .................................................. Microwave Oven 2 3 Microwave Oven Safety .................................. 4 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 7 How your microwave oven works ................... 7 Radio interference .......................................... 7 For the best cooking results ...........................
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Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY • The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or adjustment. • See door surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring for Your MicrowaveOven"section. • To reducethe risk of fire in theoven cavity: - Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattend the microwaveoven if paper,plastic,or other combustiblematerialsare placed insidethe ovento facilitatecooking.
Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 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 microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
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Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: • A programming tone will sound each time you toucha pad. • Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown. Interrupting • Three tones sound once every minute after an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven. cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on.
Using the fan The Fan pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2-speed Fan. LOW setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the FAN pad will not turn the fan off. 1. Touch FAN (once for HIGH, twice for LOW) NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the Using the cooktop/countertop 2. Turn offfan when desired.
Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY". If a time of day is not set, ":" will show on the Display until you touch _. NOTES: • If you enter in an incorrect time and touch (_, you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time. To set time: 1.Touch _. 2. Entertime of day. Example for 3:25: Touch "3 2 5". Then touch _ or START/ENTER.
Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 10 stands for a different percentage of cook power. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. COOK POWER Automatic 100% of full power NAME High It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.
Cooking at different cook powers 1. Put food in oven and close the door. (cont.) 3. Touch POWER. ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrolls across display. 2. Touch COOK TIME. Example for 50% cook power: Touch "5". ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across display. Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds: Touch "7 3 0". P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across display. 4. Touch START/ENTER. (display counts down cooking time) At end of cooking time, "END" will be displayed and four tones will sound.
Using AUTO DEFROST You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish. This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or remove covering on food. TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU 1 .1 to 6.0 NOTES: • To defrost items not listed in the "Auto defrost chart," use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.
Defrosting tips • When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. • Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven. • The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
Using AUTO COOK Auto cook provides three preset categories for cooking. 4. Enter quantity servings. Example: To cook 2 cups of rice. Fresh vegetab,e1-4cups 1. Touch OFF/CANCEL. Frozen vegetable !iiii 1 ~ 4 cups Casserole 2. Touch AUTO COOK. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. 3. Choose food category.
Using BAKED POTATO You can cook 1 to 4 potatoes with preset times and cook powers. 1. Touch BAKED POTATO. NOTES: • Cooking times are based on an average 10-ounce potato. • Before baking, pierce potato with a fork several times. 2. Touch Number pad for number of potatoes. • After baking, let stand for 5 minutes. 3. At end of cooking time: Displaywill show"END"andfourtoneswill sound. Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.
Using BEVERAGE You can heat up 1 to 2 8-ounce cups of beverages. 3. At end of heating time: Displaywiii show"END"andfourtoneswill sound. 1. Touch BEVERAGE. NOTE:Beveragemaybe very hot; removefrom oven with care. 2. Touch Number pad for number Using FROZEN of cups. ENTREE You can cook frozen entrees by choosing one of 2 preset weights. 1. Touch FROZEN 2. Touch Number 1 = 10ozs. 2 = 20 ozs. 3. At end of cooking time: Displaywillshow "END"andfourtoneswill sound. ENTREE pad for specific weight.
Caring Oven for Your Microwave To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean water.
CARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (available from your Sears Service Center. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Grease filters: L 4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening. Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place. 5.
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cooktop light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 5, Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 2, Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 6, Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. 7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. 3, We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabrabase 30-watt bulb(s) available from your Sears Service Center.
4,Liftupthebulbholder. .................................................................................................................................................. 8.Slidethetopoftheventgrilleintoplace. Pushthe Bulb holder bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. 9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb available from your Sears Service Center.
Cooking MICROWAVE Guide COOKING TIPS Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Using aluminum foil (cont.) • Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4in. (.64 cm) high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom. • Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven. • Use only undamaged containers. • Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm). • Container must be at least half filled. • To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4in. (.
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operatemy microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4in. [1.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the Sears tollfree numbers on the back cover. MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works. • The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will not turn. • The turntable is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft. • The support is not operating correctly. Remove the turntable and restart the oven. If the support still does not move, call an authorized service technician for repair. Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results. TONES PROBLEM CAUSE .............................................................
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