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Table of
Contents
Warranty ........................................................... 2
Sears Service .................................................. 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 ........................... 7
Testing your microwave oven ......................... 7
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ............ 8
Operating safety precautions .......................... 8
Electrical connection ...................................... 8
Microwave oven features ............................... 9
Control panel features ................................... 10
Audible signals .............................................. 12
Interrupting cooking ...................................... 12
Using Your Microwave Oven ....................... 12
Using the safety lock ..................................... 12
Using the fan ................................................. 13
Using the cooktop/countertop light ................ 13
Using the bi-level cooking rack ..................... 13
Setting the clock ............................................ 14
Using the kitchen timer ................................. 14
Cooking at high cook power .......................... 14
Cooking at different cook powers .................. 15
Cooking at different cook powers(cont.) ....... 16
Cooking with more than one cook cycle ....... 16
Using AUTO DEFROST ................................ 17
Defrosting tips .............................................. 18
SENSOR cooking guide ................................ 18
Using SENSOR COOK ................................. 19
Using SENSOR REHEAT ............................. 19
Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO ................ 20
Using SENSOR POPCORN ......................... 20
Using SENSOR PIZZA ................................. 20
Using SENSOR VEGETABLE ...................... 21
Using ADD MINUTE ..................................... 21
Adding or subtracting cook time .................... 21
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ................. 22
Caring for the filters ....................................... 23
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights ......... 24
Cooking Guide ............................................... 26
Questions and Answers ................................ 28
Troubleshooting ............................................. 29
Sevice .............................................. Back cover
Microwave
Oven Warranty
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
For one year from the date of purchase, if this
Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of
charge.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE
MAGNETRON
For five yearsfrom the date of purchase, if the
magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears
will repair it free of charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to
Microwave Ovens which are used for private
household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE 18AVAILABLE BY
SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED
STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in
use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME sM
(1-800-469-4663)
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance, you need to know your complete model
number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number
label/plate (see "Microwave oven features" in the
"Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" section).
Also, record the other information shown below.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Sears Service
"We service what we sell"
"We service what we sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
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 technicians specifically trained on Sears
Kenmore Microwave Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you
- "We service what we sell!"
To further add to the value of your microwave
oven, buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
Sears Kenmore Microwave Ovens are designed, manufactured and tested for years of dependable
operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time. A Sears Maintenance
Agreement is more than an extension of the Warranty. tt provides complete protection from unexpected
repair bills and undue inconvenience, tt assures you of maximum efficiency from your Microwave Oven.
Here's a comparative Warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears
Microwave Oven Maintenance Agreement.
YEARS OF OWNERSHIP COVERAGE 1ST YR. 2ND YR. THRU 5TH YR.
Replacement of defective parts other than magnetron W MA
Replacement of magnetron W W
Annual preventative maintenance check at your request MA MA
W - WARRANTY
MA- MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Contact your Sears salesperson or local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance
Agreement.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.
The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
at the end of this section.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - may explode and should
not be heated in the microwave oven.
Use the microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in the
microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Themicrowaveovenshouldbe servicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
See door surfacecleaninginstructionsinthe"Caring
for Your MicrowaveOven"section.
To reducetheriskof firein theovencavity:
- Donot overcookfood. Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenif paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsareplacedinsidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrompaper or plasticbags
beforeplacingbags inoven.
- If materialsinsidetheovenshouldignite,keep
ovendoor closed,turnovenoff, and disconnectthe
powercord, or shut off powerat thefuse or circuit
breakerpanel.
- Donot usethecavityfor storagepurposes.Donot
leavepaper products,cookingutensils,or food in
the cavitywhennot in use.
Suitablefor useabovebothgas and electriccooking
equipment.
Intendedto be usedaboverangeswithmaximum
widthof 36inches(91cm).
CleanVentilatingHoods Frequently-Greaseshould
not be allowedtoaccumulateon hoodor filter.
Whenflamingfoodsunder the hood,turnthefan on.
Usecarewhencleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven ::i
cleaners,maydamagethefilter. ::i
Oversizedfoodsor oversizedmetal utensilsshould ::i
not be insertedin themicrowaveovenas they may ::i
createa fireor riskof electricshock.
Donotcleanwithmetal scouringpads. Piecescan ::i
burnoff thepadand touchelectricalparts involvinga :
riskof electricshock. ::i
Donotstoreanythingdirectlyon topof the ::i
microwaveovenwhenthe microwaveoven is in ::i
operation. ::i
Donotcover or blockany openingsonthe ::i
m crowave oven
Donotstorethis microwaveovenoutdoors.Donot :
usethemicrowaveovennear water- for example, ::i
near a kitchensink, in awet basement,or near a
swimmingpool, andthe like. ::i
Donotimmersecordor plugin water. ::i
Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces. ::i
Donotlet cordhangover edgeof tableor counter. ::i
Donotmount over a sink.
Donotcover racksor any otherpart of theovenwith :
metal foil. Thiswill causeoverheatingof theoven. ::i
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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, tt is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. tf the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 likeTV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can seewhat they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves.
The microwaves move into the ovenwhere they contact food as it
turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves
pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics
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Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass tumtable
without heating them sofood absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers sofood does not
absorb the energy.
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. Whenthere is
interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
Plugging the microwave oven intoa different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
For the best cooking results
Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food iscooking. If
needed, touch ADD MINUTEwhile the oven isoperating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the "Using
add minute" section).
Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes.
This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
If you do not have a cover for a dish, usewax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic
wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Testing your microwave oven
To test the oven put about 1 cup of coldwater in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Cook at 100%power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.
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Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dishfor safe use, put it into the oven with a cupof
water beside it. Cook at 100%cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not
use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot
to handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could
damage theoven, as couldcontainers with hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).
0 )erating safety precautions
Never lean on the door or allow a childto swing on it when thedoor is open.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat fromthe food can make the
container hot.
Do not use newspaper or other printedpaper inthe oven.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in theoven.
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming
the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has
been runningfor a while.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in theoven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows
microwaves to pass through it.
Do not operatethe microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in placeand can rotate freely. The
turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your
turntablewith carewhen removing it from the oven to avoidpossibly breaking it. If your turntablecracks or
breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inchabove the turntable.
Followthe directions supplied with the browning dish.
Never cook or reheat awhole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause themto burst,
and possibly damage the oven. 81icehard-boiled eggs beforeheating. In rare cases, poachedeggs have
been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute beforecutting into
them.
For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain
containers (especially containers shaped likecylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out
with a loud noiseduring or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffeegranules, tea bags, etc.). This can
harmthe oven.
Microwaves may not reach thecenter of a roast. The heat spreads to the center fromthe outer, cooked
areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.
Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate
deep-frying temperatures.
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm
because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5
minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
If your electric power line or outlet voltage isless than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Microwave oven features

Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productiveas
possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of theoven's basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The ovenwill not
operate unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allowyou to view food as it cooks.
4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack. Use for
extra space when cooking in more than one
container at the same time.

5. Grease Filters. See "Caring for thefilters" section.
6. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your
cooktop or countertopor to useas a night light.
7. Turntable, Fan, and Cooktop Light 8witches.
8. Control Panel. Touchthe pads onthis panel to
performall functions.
9. Vent Grille.
10. Glass Turntable. The turntable turns food as it
cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the
oven during operationfor best cooking results.
11. Model and Serial Number Plate& Cooking
Guide
1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. Shaft
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable in place.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.
The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
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Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily.
All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command
and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see
"Using your microwave oven" section.
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1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn with
the SENSOR feature. The oven's sensor will tell
the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.
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3. VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook
vegetables with the SENSOR feature. The
oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects
from the vegetables.
4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to cook
potatoes with the SENSOR feature. The oven's
sensors will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects
from the potatoes.
5. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common
microwave-prepared foods with the SENSOR
feature. The oven's sensors will tell the oven
how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the food.
6. PIZZA. Touch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizza with the SENSOR feature. The
oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects
from the pizza.
7. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food with the
SENSOR feature. The oven's sensor will tell the
oven how long to heat depending on the amount
of humidity it detects from the food.
8. MORE. Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of
cook time each time you press it.
9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by
Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.
10. LESS. Touch this pad to subtract 10 seconds
of cook time each time you press it.
11. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1
minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an
extra minute, at the set Cook Power to your
cooking cycle.
12. _i_)(CLOCK). Touch this pad to enter the
correct time of day.
13. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to set or
cancel the Kitchen Timer.
14. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to enter
cooking times, Cook Powers, quantities,
weights, or food categories.
15. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
Number Pads to set a cooking time.
16. POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time
has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set
the amount of microwave energy released to
cook the food. The higher the number, the
higher the microwave power or "cooking
speed."
17. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function, tf you open the door after the oven
begins to cook, retouch START/ENTER.
18. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during
cooking, or to clear the Display.
19. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to stop
the turntable only during cook time functions.
Stop the turntable only if the dish you are using
is too long to turn inside the oven. To stop the
turntable, touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF before
or after touching START/ENTER. The word
OFF will scroll across the display and T/TABLE
OFF will appear during cooking. If you do not
program a function within 1 minute of pressing
TURNTABLE ON/OFF, the turntable will
automatically turn back on. To turn the
turntable back on, touch TURNTABLE
ON/OFF at any time during the programmed
cycle.
20. FAN. Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.
21. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light.
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,
you will not hear any tones. Touch CANCEL/OFF
and re-enter the instructions.
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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.
Four tones signal theend of a cooking cycle.
Three tones sound once every minute after an
End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if food has
not been removed from oven.
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening If you do not want to continue cooking:
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan Close the door and the light goes off.
stops, but the light stays on. OR
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch Touch OFF/CANCEL
START/ENTER
Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions
carefully.
Using the safety lock
Thesafety lockpreventsunwanteduseof the To cancelthe safety lock:
microwaveovenby disablingthecontrol panel
CommandPads.
To lockor deactivatethecontrolpanel:
Touch andhold START/ENTERfor 4 seconds.Two
toneswill soundand LOCKEDwill appearon the
display.
Touchand holdSTART/ENTERfor 4 seconds.Two
toneswill soundand LOCKEDwill beclearedfrom
thedisplay.
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Using the fan
The Fan pad on the bottom right of the control
panel controls the 2-speed Fan.
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
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.
2. Turn offfan when desired.
Touch FAN
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)
Using the cooktop/countertop light
The pad on the bottom center of the control
panel controls the cooktop/countertop light.
1. Touch LIGHT.
(once for high, twice for low [night light]).
2. Turn off light when desired.
Touch LIGHT.
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)
Using the bi-level cooking rack
The Bi-Level Cooking Rack gives you extra
space when cooking in more than one container
at the same time. The metal rack can be turned
upside-down to help fit taller containers on the
bottom of the oven. If you need a replacement
rack, you can order one from your Sears Service
Center. Make sure to have your model number
when ordering.
Inserting the rack
First position:
Insert the rack
securely into the
rack supports on
the side walls of the
oven.
Second position:
Turn rack upside-
down when using a
taller container on
the bottom of the
NOTES:
Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Arcing
and damage to the oven could result if
someone accidentally starts the oven.
Do not operate the oven with the metal rack
stored on the floor of the oven. Damage to the
interior finish will result.
Use rack only in the microwave oven.
Do not use rack with browning dish.
Do not let food container on rack touch the
top or sides of the oven.
Do not cook foods directly on rack without
putting them in containers first.
Do not place a metal cooking container on rack.
Placea microwave-safe plateunder container.
Only use the Bi-Level Cooking Rack when
cooking at more than one level.
oven.
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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 C_.
NOTES:
If you enter in an incorrect time and touch _,
you cannot set time of day. Enter thecorrect time.
If you touch OFF/CANCEL while settingthe clock,
the Display will show the last time of day set or ":"
if no time of day has been set.
To set time:
1.Touch _!_.
2. Entertimeof day.
Example for 3:25: Touch "3 2 5".
Then touch _ or START/ENTER.
Using the Kitchen Timer
You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen
timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
NOTES:
The oven can operatewhile the Kitchen Timer is in
use. To see the Kitchen Timer while the oven is
cooking, touch KITCHENTIMER.
The Display will return tothe cooking time
countdown while touching.
To see the time of day while thetimer is counting
down, touch _.
If you want to useother command pads while the
timer is counting down, touch OFF/CANCEL to
cancel the Kitchen Timer.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Enter time to be counted down.
Example for 3 minutes: Touch "3 0 0".
3. Touch START/ENTER
(display counts down set time)
At the end of countdown, "END" will be displayed
and seven toneswill sound. To restore time of day,
touch OFF/CANCEL.
Cooking at high cook power
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME
ENTER COOKINGTIME scrolls across display.
Examplefor 1 minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "1 3 0".
TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls across
display.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
(display counts down cookingtime)
At end of cooking time, "END" will be
displayed and four tones will sound. The
display will show thetime of day after you
open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL.
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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 10stands for a
different percentage of cook power.
Thefollowing chart gives the percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used.
It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow
recipeor food package instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliablecookbook for cooking times
basedon the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave
oven.
COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT
Automatic 100%of High Quick heating many convenience foods and
full power foods with high water content, such as soups and
beverages.
Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,
9 = 90%of full power Heating creamsoups
8 = 80%of full power Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
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7 = 70%of full power Medium-High Cooking and heatingfoods that need a
Cook Power lower than high (for example,
whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is
cooking toofast
Reheating a single serving of food
6 = 60%of full power Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
Finishing cooking casseroles
5 = 50%of full power Medium Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
Simmering stews
4 = 40%of full power Melting chocolate
Heating pastries
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3 = 30%of full power Medium-Low, Defrostingfoods, such as bread, fish, meats,
Defrost poultry, and precookedfoods
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2 = 20%of full power Softening butter, cheese, and icecream
1 = 10%of full power Low Keeping foodwarm
Taking chill out of fruit
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, youcan also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen
Timer by entering "0"for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without
cooking.
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Cooking at different cook powers (cont.)
1. Put food in oven and close the door. 3. Touch POWER.
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrolls across
2. Touch COOK TIME.
ENTER COOKINGTIME scrolls across display.
Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "7 3 0".
display.
Examplefor 50%cook power: Touch "5".
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. The displaywill show
the time of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.
Cooking with more than one cook cycle
For best results, some recipes call for one Cook
Power for a certain lengthof time, and another Cook
Power for another length of time. Your oven can be
set to changefrom one to another automatically, for
up to three cycles (includingAuto Defrost).
1. Put food in oven and close the door.
2. Set cooking time for first cycle.
Touch COOK TIME
Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds: Touch "7 3 0".
3. Set cook power for first cycle.
Touch POWER
Examplefor 50%cook power: Touch "5".
P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across display.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cook
time and cook power for the second
cycle.
5. Touch START/ENTER.
After the first cycle is over, 2 toneswill sound and
the next cycle(s) will count down.
At end of the cooking time, "END" will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The displaywill show the
time of day after you open thedoor or touch
OFF/CANCEL.
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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 tochoose a type of food
and theweights you can set for each type. For best
results, loosenor remove covering on food.
TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU
NOTES:
To defrost items not listed in the "Auto defrost chart,"
use 30%cook power.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting
information.
Duringdefrosting, the display will ask you to turn
food over. After you do so, close the door and touch
START to continue defrosting.
To useAUTO DEFROST, follow the steps below:
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used tofood weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for
example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in
MEAT TOUCH 1, POULTRY TOUCH 2, order to enter foodweight in AUTO DEFROST, you
FISH TOUCH 3, scrolls across display, must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on thefood package is infractions of a
pound, you can use thefollowing chart toconvert the
2. Touch Number pad for type of food. weight to decimals.
ENTER WEIGHT scrolls across display....................................................................................
Equivalent Weight
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the
weight.
(1=.1 Ib, 11=1.1 Ib, etc.)
4. START/ENTER.
At end of thedefrosting time, "END" will be
displayed and four tones will sound.
The displaywill show thetime of day after you
open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL.
OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT
1.6 .10
3.2 .20
4.0 .25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8 .30
6.4 .40
8.0 .50 One-Half Pound
9.6 .60
11.2 .70
12.0 .75 Three-Quarters Pound
12.8 .80
14.4 .90
16.0 1.00 One Pound
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Defrosting tips
When using AUTO DEFROST, theweight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (theweight of thefood minus the container).
Before starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-tieswhich often come with frozen
food bags, and replacethemwith strings or elastic
bands.
Open containers such as cartons beforethey are
placed in the oven.
Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
Bend plastic pouches of food toensure even
defrosting.
Always underestimate defrostingtime. If defrosted
food is still icy in the center, returnit to the
microwave oven for more defrosting.
The length of defrosting time varies according to
howsolidly thefood is frozen.
The shape of the package affects howquickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost moreeasily.
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shieldparts
of food such as chickenwings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure thefoil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more informationon standing time, see
"Microwave cooking tips" in the "Cooking Guide"
section.)
Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
SENSOR cooking guide
Sensor Cook allows you to cook many of your favorite
foods without selectingcooking times and power
levels. The display will show SENSING duringthe
initial cook time. The oven automatically determines
the required cooking time for eachfood item.
When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of
humidity coming from the food, it tells theoven how
much longer to heat. The display shows the
remainingcook time. For best results fromcooking by
Sensor, follow these recommendations:
3. Do not open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
during the sensing times. When sensing time is
over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining
cook times appears on the display. At this time,
you can open the door to stir, turn or rearrange
the food.
NOTES:
Always use microwavable containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers.
1, Turntable and outside of food container should They can prevent steam from escaping and cause
be dry for best results, food to overcook.
Match theamount to the size of the container. Fill
2, Foods should always be covered loosely with containers at least half full for best results.
microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a Be sure the outside of thecooking container and the
lid, insideof the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moistureturning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
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Using SENSOR COOK
Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-
prepared foods without needingto programtimes and
Cook Powers. COOK has preset Cook Powers for 3
food categories: Number 1for Frozen Entree,
Number 2 for Casserole, or Number 3 for Rice.
1. Put food in oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 -- SEE COOKING
GUIDE BEHIND DOOR scrolls across display.
Example for casserole: Touch "2".
Four seconds after you complete your selection,
the oven will start.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from food, cooking time is displayed. The display
will show SENSING and the remaining cooking
time.
At end of cooking time, "END" will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The display will show
the time of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL
Using SENSOR REHEAT
REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to
program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has
preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Number 1for
Casserole, Number 2 for Dinner Plate, or Number 3
for Soup/Sauce.
NOTE: See "Reheating chart" in the "Cooking Guide"
section for reheatingwith cookingtime and Cook
Power.
2. Touch REHEAT.
SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 - - SEE
COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR
scrolls across display.
Examplefor reheatingsoup/sauce: Touch "3".
Four seconds after you complete your selection,
the oven will start.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
fromfood, cooking time is displayed. Thedisplay will
show SENSING and the remainingheatingtime.
1. Put food in oven and close the door. At end of reheatingtime, "END" will be displayed and
four tones will sound. The display will show the time
of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL
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Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO
Cooking with BAKED POTATO lets you bakeone or 2. Touch RAKED POTATO.
several potatoes by touching one pad.
Four seconds later the oven will start.
NOTES:
Before baking, pierce potatowith fork several
times. Do not cover.
After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.
1. Put potato in oven and close the door.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from potato, cooking time is displayed. The display
will show SENSING and the remainingcooking
time.
At end of cooking time, "END" will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The display will show
the time of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.
Using SENSOR POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcornby touching just one pad.
Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcornpopper, follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat
content. Try several brands to decidewhich gives
best popping results.
For best results, usefresh bags of popcorn.
1. Place bag in oven and close the door.
2. Touch POPCORN.
Four seconds later, the oven will start.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from popcorn, popping time is displayed. The display
will show SENSING and the remainingcooking time.
At end of cooking time, "END" will be displayed and
four tones will sound. The displaywill show the time
of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.
Using SENSOR PIZZA
Reheating pizza with PIZZA letsyou reheat one or
several slices of pizza by touching one pad.
1. Place pizza in oven and close door.
2. Touch PIZZA.
Four seconds later the ovenwill start heating.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from pizza, heatingtime is displayed.
At end of heatingtime, "END" will be displayed and
four tones will sound. The displaywill show the time
of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.
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Using SENSOR VEGETABLE
Cooking with VEGETABLE lets you heat common
microwave-prepared vegetables without needing to
program times and Cook Powers. VEGETABLE has
preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Number 1
to select Fresh, Number 2 for Frozen, or Number 3
for Canned.
1. Place vegetables in oven and close
door.
2. Touch VEGETABLE.
FRESH TOUCH 1, FROZEN TOUCH 2,
CANNED TOUCH 3 scrolls across display.
Example for frozen vegetables: Touch "2".
Four seconds after you complete your selection,
the oven will start.
When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
from vegetables, cooking time is displayed. The
display will show SENSING and theremaining
cooking time.
At end of cooking time, "END" will be displayed
and four tones will sound. The display will show
the time of day after you open the door or touch
OFF!CANCEL
Using ADD MINUTE
ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at
100%Cook Power or add an extra minute to your
cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking
time in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes.
You can only useADD MINUTE with non-sensor
functions.
1. Put food in oven and close door.
NOTES:
To extend cooking time in multiples of 1minute,
touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking.
You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the
door, after touching OFF/CANCEL, or during
cooking.
If you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking, the
ovenwill cook at the currently selectedCook Power.
If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over, the
ovenwill cook at 100%Cook Power.
2. Touch ADD MINUTE.
Examplefor cooking for 3 minutes: Touch ADD
MINUTEthree times.
At end of cooking time, "END" will be displayed and
four tones will sound. The display will show the time
of day after you open the door or touch
OFF/CANCEL.
Adding or subtracting cook time
If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you
can increase or decrease the cook time by 10%after
choosing the function. You can only increase or
decrease cook time beforecooking starts.
To increasecook time by 10%: Touch "9".
To decrease cook time by 10%: Touch "7".
To reset to the normal cook time: Touch "8".
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Caring for Your Microwave
Oven
To make sureyour microwave oven looks good and works well for a longtime, 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,
nonabrasivesoaps 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.
Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the
result of food particles spatteringduring cooking. This
is normal.
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2
to 3 minutes. Steamwill
soften the soil. To get rid
of odors insidethe oven,
boil a cup of water with
some lemonjuice or
vinegar in it.
To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in
mild, sudsy water; for
Glass turntable heavily soiled areas use
a mild cleanser and
scouring sponge. The
turntable and turntable
support are dishwasher
safe.
..... support
Cleaning the cooking rack
Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft
sponge or nylon scrub
brush. Drycompletely.
Do not use abrasive
scrubbers or cleansers
to clean rack.
The rack is dishwasher
safe.
For exterior surfaces and
control panel: Use a soft
cloth with spray glass
cleaner. Apply the spray
glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray
directly on the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive
cleansers, steel wool
pads, gritty wash
cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can dam-
age the control panel and the interior and exterior
oven surfaces.
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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 recirculateair, the charcoal filter (available
from your Sears Service Center. The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned and should be replacedevery 6 to
12 months.
Grease filters:
4. To replace greasefilters, slidefilter in theframe slot
on one side of the opening. Push filter upward and
push to the other side to lock into place.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
Charcoal filter:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove grease filters, slide eachfilter to the
side. Pull filters downward and push tothe other
side. The filter will drop out.
1. Unplugmicrowave oven or disconnect power.
2. Removethe vent grille mountingscrews.
3. Tip the grilleforward, then lift out to remove.
3. Soak greasefilters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Scrub and swish to remove embedded
dirt and grease. Rinsewell and shake to dry. Do
not cleanfilters with ammonia, corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, or place
them in a dishwasher. The filters will turn black or
could be damaged.
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter
straight out.
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Replacing the cooktop
and oven lights
The cooktol) light
1. Unplugmicrowave oven or disconnect power.
& Slidea new charcoal filter into place. Thefilter
should rest at the angle shown.
6, Slidethe bottomof the vent grille into place. Push
the top until it snaps intoplace. Replace the
mounting screws.
7, Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the grease
filters in place.
2, Removethe bulb cover mounting screws.
3, We recommend replacingbulb(s) with candelabra-
base30-watt bulb(s) availablefromyour Sears
Service Center. Make sure to haveyour model
number when ordering.
4, Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
The oven light
1, Unplugmicrowave oven or disconnect power.
2, Remove thevent grille mounting screws.
3, Tip the grilleforward, then lift out to remove.
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4.Liftupthebulbholder.
8.Slidethetopofthevent grilleintoplace. Pushthe
Bulb holder bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws.
9. Plugin microwave oven or reconnect power.
5, Replace the bulb.
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6. We recommend replacing the bulbwith a
candelabra-base 30-watt bulb availablefrom your
Sears Service Center. Make sure to have your
model number when ordering.
7. Replacethe bulb holder, if damaged. Bulb holder
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Cooking Guide
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Amount of food
If you increase or decrease the amount of food
you prepare, thetime it takes to cook that food will
also change. For example, if you double a recipe,
add a little morethan half the original cooking time.
Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more
time in small increments.
Starting temperature of food
The lower the temperature of the food being put
into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook.
Foodat roomtemperature will be re-heatedmore
quickly thanfood at refrigerator temperature.
Composition of food
Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated
faster thanfood containing a lot of water. Fat and
sugar will also reacha higher temperaturethan
water inthe cooking process.
The more dense the food, the longer it takes to
heat. "Very dense" food like meat takes longer to
reheat than lighter, more porous food like sponge
cakes.
Size and shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger
pieces. Also, same shaped pieces cook more
evenly than different-shaped pieces.
With foods that have different thicknesses, the
thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts.
Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in
the center of the dish.
Stirring, turning foods
Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to
the center of the dishand avoids overcooking at the
outer edges of the food.
Covering food
Cover food to:
Reducesplattering
Shorten cookingtimes
Keep food moist
You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass
through. See "Getting to KnowYour Microwave
Oven" for materials that microwaves will pass
through. If you are using the Sensor function, be sure
to vent.
Releasing pressure in foods
Several foods (for example: baked potatoes,
sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly
covered by a skin or membrane. Steamcan build up
under the membrane during cooking, causing the
food to burst. To relievethe pressure and to prevent
bursting, pierce these foods before cookingwith a
fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.
Using standing time
Always allow food to stand after cooking.
Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows
the temperature toevenly spreadthroughout the
food, improving the cooking results.
The length of the standing time depends on how
much food you are cooking and howdense it is.
Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes
you to remove the foodfrom the oven and take it to
the serving table. However, with larger, denser food,
the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes.
Arranging food
For best results, placefood evenly on the plate. You
can do this in several ways:
If you are cooking several items of the same
food, such as baked potatoes, place them ina ring
pattern for uniformcooking.
When cooking foods of uneven shapes or
thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the
smaller or thinner area of the food towards the
center of the dishwhere it will be heated last.
Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.
When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the
skin - this prevents cracking.
Do not let food or a container touch thetop or sides
of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminumfoil container, refer tothe instructions on
the package. When usingaluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves
will only penetrate the top of thefood. If you use
aluminumcontainers without package instructions,
follow these guidelines:
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)
Using aluminum foil (cont.)
Place thecontainer in a glass bowl and add some
water so that it covers the bottom of thecontainer,
not morethan 1/4in. (.64cm) high. This ensures
even heatingof the container bottom.
Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the
oven.
Use only undamaged containers.
Do not use containers taller than 3/4in. (1.9cm).
Container must be at least half filled.
To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4in.
(.64cm) between the aluminum container and the
walls of theoven and also between two aluminum
containers.
Always place thecontainer on the turntable.
Reheating food in aluminumfoil containers usually
takes up to double the time compared to reheating
in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers.
The time when food is ready will vary depending
upon the type of container you use.
Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in your
microwave oven
Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed
glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the
oven.
Do not usethe microwaveoven tosterilizeobjects
(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keepthe oven at
the high temperature neededfor sterilization.
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operatemy microwave oven without the No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large will get poor cooking results. Dishes usedin
dish? your oven must fit on theturntable.
Can I usea rack in my microwave oven so that I You can use a rackonly if the rack is supplied
may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? with your microwave oven. If you usea rack not
suppliedwith the microwave oven, you can get
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
Can I useeither metal or aluminum pans in my You can use aluminumfoil for shielding(use
microwave oven? small, fiat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4in. [1.9 cm]
deep and half filledwith food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allowmetal totouch
walls or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction? Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter-
clockwise, depending on the rotation of the
motor when the cooking cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears This appearance is normal and does not affect
wavy. Isthis normal? the operationof your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear when my You may hear the sound of thetransformer
microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does thedish become hot when I microwave As thefood becomes hot it will conduct the heat
food in it? I thought that this should not happen, to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to
remove food after cooking.
What does "standing time" mean? "Standingtime" means that food should be
removed fromthe oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This
frees the ovenfor other cooking.
Why does steamcome out of theair exhaust vent? Steamis normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the vents.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do I get the best results? following manufacturer's guidelines or use the
Sensor POPCORN pad. Do not use regular
paper bags. Use the"listening test" by stopping
the ovenas soon as the popping slows to a
"pop" every 1 to2 seconds. Do not repop
unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass
cookware.
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you canfind and fix without tools of any kind. Check the
lists below and on the next page beforecallingfor assistance or service. If you still need help, see the Sears toll-
free numbers on the back cover.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothing works. The power supply cord is not plugged intoa grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the
electrical requirements" sectionon page 6 and the "Electrical connection" section
on Page 8.)
A household fuse has blownor a circuit breaker has tripped.
The electric company has had a power failure.
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The microwave ovenwill You are usingthe oven as a timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen
not run. Timer.
The door is not firmly closed and latched.
You did not touch START/ENTER.
You did not follow directions exactly.
An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel
that operation.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM CAUSE
Food is not cooked The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is lowor lower than normal. Your
enough, electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low. Your electrician or service
techniciancan tell you if the outlet voltage is low.
The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
Check thechart on Page 15.
The display shows a time You havenot allowed enough cooking time for theamount of food being
cooked. Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
counting down but the oven
is not cooking. The oven door is not closed completely.
You haveset thecontrols as a kitchentimer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the
Kitchen Timer.
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TURNTABLE
PROBLEM CAUSE
The turntablewill not turn. You have turnedoff the turntable.
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 thesupport still does not move, call an authorized service technicianfor
repair. Cooking without the turntable cangive you poor results.
TONES
PROBLEM CAUSE
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You do not hear the You have not entered the correct command.
programming or end-of-
cycle tone.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
CAUSE
The display is flashing" : ". clock"There sectionhaS beenonapagePOwerl 4.)interruptinReset the clock. (See the "Setting the
If none of these items are causing your problem, see the "Sears Toll-Free Numbers" sectionon Back Cover.
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