® MICROWAVE OVEN Use and Care Guide HORNO DE MICROONDAS Manual de Uso y Cuidado Models/Modelos 721.69182 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com P/NO.
WARRANTY ......................................................... 2 SAFETY ............................................................. 3-4 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3 Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3 Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ........................................ 5-8 Specifications .................................................
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 to your oven. WARNING - below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself To reduce the risk of burns, electric shook, fire, injury to persons, excessive microwave 11. To avoid electric found on page 3. 4. Do not tamper with the built - in safety switches on the oven door! The oven has several built-in the electrical cord or plug d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1050 W Microwave *700 W Output Rated Current Overall Dimensions 9.3 A (WxHxD) 19"x 1 l"x 12 %" ........................................................................................................................................ Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) ii%;"x7_8;"xi2Y2 Capacity of Oven Cavity '''.................................................. 0.7 Cu. ft.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES "four oven comes with the following t Use and Care Guide 1 G_ass Turntable See-Through Door Oven Cavity 1 Turntable Roller Rest Oven Control; Panel Glass Turntable Turntable Roller Rest Safety Interlock System CONTROL accessories: PANEL 1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a cl_k and indicators that tetl you time of day; cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. SENSOR QUICK TOUCH.
COOKWARE Most heat-resistant, GUIDE non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a 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 USE cooking.
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING ARRANGEMENT Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce. Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
SE_ING Example: CHILD LOCK THE CLOCK To set the clock for 11:11. Touch" You can use this safety feature Display Shows: 1. __ cteaning once. 2. ] on_, 1. Of: .R _ four times. ,uu,.,-, 7n,,ru to start d_k, NOTE: To cancel Touch" This is a 12 hour clock. You can switch between AM and PM by touching CLOCK before starting the clock. KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer, You can set up t:o 99 minutes, Example: To set 3 minutes. Touch: Display Shows: 1. once.
TIMED COOKING QUICK ON This feature This time-saving feature lets you cook at 100% power for up to 9 minutes. Once you select the cook time, the oven will start automatically, Example: To cook for 8 minutes. once. Tn_ _ru tUULr, / Tg NOTE: If you do not setect a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power. OJ Example: To cook for 5 minutes, at 80% power. Touch" 2. a specific cook time page 11 for more information.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different cook _wers during different stages of a cook cycle, You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stage& 10. When the first stage is over, you wilt hear two sho_ tones as the oven begins the second cook stage, 11. Beeps _nd at the end. NOTE: If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature as one of the cooking stages, it must be programmed as the first stager Example: 1 To set a 2-stage " @I_@ once.
SENSOR QUICK TOUCH OPERATION INSTRUCTION SENSOR This feature afbws you to reheat pr_ked roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power leveis. This feature has 3 categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole. See follow chart for more information. Sensor touch cooking prov_es exciting new features to make microwaving easier. "Your new microwave oven wilt guide you, step by step, whether simply to reheat food.
AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST thaws frozen food without entering a cook time or cook _wer. Three defrost categories are preset in your oven: Meat, Pouitry. and Fish. See the "Auto Defrost Chart" below. Example: NOTES: 1. To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground Display beef. Shows: t aULn -For added convenience, AUTO DEFROST has a buiit-in reminder tone to teii you when to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange food, The oven wilt sound a tone twice during the defrost cycle.
WARNING: COOKING Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. 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 1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. 2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. giblets and any metal clamps.
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 the fish if desired. in the "Fresh Fish Cooking 5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving. 6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly Chart" below. Flakes of butter can be added to cooked.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Operation Answer Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking? There may be several Have you: reasons why the oven light is not on. • Set a cooking time? • Touched START? • Checked the light bulb? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. has been designed to vent this steam. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Yes.
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. cooking or reheating time. Why do eggs sometimes When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply 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 Service Center Sears Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements Problem Oven does not start Possible • Is the power cord plugged • Is the door closed? Causes in? • Is the cooking tim
