Kenmore 63263 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Kenmore 63263 Microwave Oven

Specifications:

• Model: Kenmore 63263
• Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
• Model Number: 721.63263
• Warranty: Included
• Website: www.sears.com

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:
Follow the installation instructions provided in the manual to set up your microwave oven correctly.

Parts And Accessories:
Refer to the manual for information on compatible parts and accessories for your Kenmore 63263 microwave.

Control Panel:
Familiarize yourself with the control panel layout and functions before operating the microwave oven.

Cookware Guide:
Use microwave-safe cookware for optimal results. Refer to the cookware guide section for recommendations.

Using Your Microwave Oven:
Follow the detailed instructions in the manual for various operations such as setting the clock, using the kitchen timer, child lock, sensor operation, cooking options like reheating, auto cooking, defrosting, and more.

Cleaning:
Regularly clean your microwave oven following the cleaning instructions provided in the manual to maintain hygiene and performance.

FAQ:

1. Q: How do I set the clock on my Kenmore 63263 microwave?
   A: To set the clock, refer to page 9 of the manual for step-by-step instructions.

2. Q: Can I use metal cookware in the Kenmore 63263 microwave?
   A: No, only use microwave-safe cookware as mentioned in the cookware guide section to avoid damage to your microwave oven.

3. Q: How do I use the multi-stage cooking feature?
   A: Follow the instructions in the manual on page 17 to utilize the multi- stage cooking functionality effectively.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

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 years from 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.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty service, return the microwave to your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. For the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME .
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., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY

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.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING
If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone’s tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful.

If you use an extension cord, be sure that:

• The extension cord has the same electrical rating as the appliance.
• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
• The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The extension cord does not drape over a countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
• The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or crushed in any way.

NOTE: This oven draws 14 amperes at 120 Volts, 60 Hz.

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 and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

4. Do not tamper with the built – in safety switches on the oven door! The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

7. To avoid a fire hazard:

   • Do not severely overcook foods. It can cause a fire in the oven.
   • Do not use recycled paper products in your oven. They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite.
   • Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could cause a fire.
   • Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON.
   • Do not use wire twistties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven.
   • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

8. If a fire should start:

   • Keep the oven door closed.
   • Turn the oven off.
   • Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This microwave is made for household use only.

10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

11. To avoid electric shock:

    • This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. (See the Grounding instructions on page 3.)
    • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
    • Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
    • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
    • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid. To reduce the risk of injury to persons;

13. Do not overheat the liquid.

14. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

15. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container, once heating has begun.

16. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

17. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

18. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking.

19. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water.

20. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

21. Do not run the microwave oven empty.

22. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

23. Do not heat glass turntable excessively.

    • Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable.

    • Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the glass turntable.
      Put the package on a microwave-safe dish.

    • Keep a browning dish at least 31s inch above the glass turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, you could break the glass turntable.

24.  Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove your Kenmore microwave oven and all packing materials from the shipping carton.
2. Place the oven on a level surface that provides at least 4 inches of space at the left, right, top, and rear sides for proper ventilation.
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.

NOTE: Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

• 1 Use and Care Guide
• 1 Glass Turntable
• 1 Turntable Roller Rest

CONTROL PANEL

1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. QUICK TOUCH SENSOR. This pad allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels.
3. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 lbs or 4.0 kgs.
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.
5. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
6. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries.
7. EXPRESS DEFROST. This pad provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods.
8. BREAD DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost bread.
9. MELT. Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese, butter, or marshmallows.
10. SOFTEN. Touch this pad to soften ice cream.cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.
11. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to select programming food items.
12. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
13. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
14. OPTION. Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, scroll speed and Lbs/Kg.
15. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.
16. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for 1 minute to 99 minute 59 seconds.
17. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the Quick Touch Sensor, Express Defrost, Auto Cook and Add Minute function which start automatically) and to turn Child Lock on or off.

COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, 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 cooking.

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic trim.

China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.
• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish.
• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap. This will allow excess steam to escape.
• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time cooking. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven.
• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven.

| Metal Utensil

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays.
• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

Centura™ Tableware

• The Corning Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.

Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.
• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware.

Brown Paper

• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and could burn.

Metal Twist Ties

• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire.

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING
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.

COVERING
A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT
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.

TESTING FOR DONENESS
Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME
Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during stand­ing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 1 O °F during standing time.

SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dish­es from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking. Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing.

PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.

CLEANING
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.
This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. 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 splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable. They should be hand- washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.
• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

CLOCK

KITCHEN TIMER
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To set 3 minutes.

CHILD LOCK

You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use the oven when you do not want them to and when you are cleaning the oven.

To set CHILD LOCK:

QUICK TOUCH SENSOR

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Sensor touch cooking provides exciting new features to make microwaving easier. Sensor menu with all the popular food choices, helps you to reheat perfectly because it has been pre-programmed and can tell how long to reheat food items.

Categories:
Reheat, Potato, Rice
Popcorn, Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Entree
For most Quick Touch Sensor Cooking programs, a table with specific food examples and cooking instruc­tions is provided in the next a few pages.

• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.
• Make sure the door remains closed.
• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.
• Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.
• Before using Quick Touch Sensor, make sure the exterior of the reheating container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results.
• Room temperature should not exceed 95° F.
• Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking.

POTATO (EXAMPLE)
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item.
Example: To cook potato

QUICK TOUCH SENSOR TABLE

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. When cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes standing time. Stir for fluffier rice.| 1 – 2 cups

Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to directions on the package.

Popcorn| Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable| Regular size
Use one fresh bag of popcorn
Fresh Vegetable| Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 1 – 4 cups
Frozen Vegetable| Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 1 – 4 cups
Frozen Entree| Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 10 – 21 oz.

NOTE: If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process will be canceled.

REHEAT
This feature allows 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.
Example : To reheat casserole.

The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system.

REHEAT TABLE

**1**

| **Dinner plate| Place foods to be heated on dinner plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap.| **

Approx. 8 -16 oz.

**2**

| **Soup/ Sauce**| Place foods to be heated in an appropriately sized microwave container.

Cover with plastic wrap.

| ****

1-4 cups

**3| ****Casse- role| Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap.| **

1-4 cups

AUTO COOK
Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the “Auto Cook Table” below for more information.
Example: To cook 4 Slices of bacon.

ADD MINUTE
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without the need to touch START.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

AUTO COOK TABLE

1

2

3

4

5

6

| Bacon| Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available).| 2 to 6 slices
Frozen Roll/Muffin| Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering quantity.)| 1 to 6 pieces
(2-3 oz. each)
Fresh Roll/Muffin| Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering quantity.)| 1 to 6 pieces
(2-3 oz. each)
Beverage| Remove from display package and place on plate.
(Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.)| 1 to 2 cups
Chicken Pieces| Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized microwaveable container, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.| 0.5 to 2 lbs.
Hot Cereal| Prepare as directed on package and cook. Stir and allow standing time before eating. Use only instant hot cereal.| 1 to 6 servings

OPTION

OPTION provides four modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG.

OPTION FUNCTION TABLE

AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels are provided.

1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH

*Available weight is 0.1 ~6.0 lbs.

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.

OPERATING TIPS

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack­age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

**1
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)

2
POULTRY

,.                    . ..

| Poultry
Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless) Cornish Hens
Whole Turkey Breast
**3
FISH| Steaks/Chops
Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb chops (1 inch thick)
Pork chops (1/2 inch thick) Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2 inch thick) Fish
Fillets, Whole Steaks Shellfish
** Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops

BREAD DEFROST
The bread defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen bread. It will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the bread Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results.

NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. For best results, when the display shows “TURN FOOD OVER” and beeps five times, open the door, turn, separate or rearrange the food. You may choose not to rearrange the food and the defrost cycle will continue.

TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Table” on page 16 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.

EXPRESS DEFROST
This feature should be used only when you defrost 1 pound of frozen ground beef.
Example: To defrost 1 lb Ground beef.

MELT

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter, chocolate, marshmallows and cheese). See the following table.

MELT TABLE

**1
Butter| Unwrap and place in microwavable 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 morsels of baking chocolate may be used. Unwrap morsels and place in
microwavable container larger than 2 cup measuring cup. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting. Best results are obtain­ ed with a 2 cup measuring cont aIner.| 4 or 8 oz.
****3
Cheese| Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.| 8 or 16 oz.
****4
Marshmallows**| Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.| 5or10oz.

SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice)
See the following table.

SOFTEN TABLE

**1
Butter**| Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.| 1, 2 or 3 sticks

2
Ice Cream

| Place container in oven. Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.|
**3
Cream Cheese| Unwrap and place in microwavable container. Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.| 3 or 8 oz.
4
Frozen Juice**| Remove top. Place in oven.
Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water.| 6, 12 or 16
oz.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods.

Refer to the table below for suggestions:
Microwave Power Level Table

• Boiling water.

10 (High)|

• Making candy.
• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

|

• Whole poultry.

9|

• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

**8**|

• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
• Reheating sandwiches.

7|

• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.

|

• Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.

6|

• Cooking veal.

|

• Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings & custard.

**5**|

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4|

• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.

**3**|

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.

**2**|

• Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.

1|

• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
• Softening butter & cream cheese.

0|

• Standing time.

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

COOKING TIPS

Meat

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. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below). Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.
5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating.

Meat Cooking Table

Standing/Rolled Rib

– Medium

| ****

8

| ****

911, to 11½ minutes

-Well-done| 8| 1111, to 14 minutes
Ground Beef (to| HIGH(100%)| 6½ to 9½ minutes
brown for casserole)| |
Hamburgers,| |
Fresh or defrosted| |
(4 oz. each)| |
– 2 patties| HIGH(100%)| 2½ to 4½ minutes
– 4 patties| HIGH(100%)| 3½ to 5½ minutes
**PORK**| |
Loin, Leg
Bacon| 8| 12½ to 16½ minutes
– 4 slices| HIGH(100%)| 2½ to 3½ minutes
– 6 slices| HIGH(100%)| 3½ to 4½ minutes

NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and compo­sition of the food.

Poultry

1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts. Turning during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process.
7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.

Poultry Cooking Table

**Poultry| Microwave Power| Cooking Time Per Pound
---|---|---
CHICKEN| |
Whole| 8| 11 to 15 minutes
Breast (boned)| 8| 10 to 14 minutes
Portions| 8| 11 to 17 minutes
TURKEY**| |
Whole| 8| 11 to 15 minutes

NOTES:

• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time.

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.

Fresh Fish Cooking Table

Fish| Microwave Power| Cooking Time Per Pound| Butter| Standing Time
---|---|---|---|---
Fish Fillets| HIGH| 4½ to 8 minutes| Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)| 2 to 3 minutes
Whole Mackerel, Cleaned and Prepared| HIGH| 4½ to 8 minutes| –| 3 to 4 minutes
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared| HIGH| 5½ to 9 minutes| –| 3 to 4 minutes
Salmon Steaks| HIGH| 5½ to 8 minutes| Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)| 3 to 4 minutes

TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers
Operation

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.
Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?| No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched?| The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.
Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long?| Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire, and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. What is wrong?| The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.
Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?| This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating?| The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch.The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.

Food

brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time.
Why do 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, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?| Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons:

• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven?| Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:

1. microwave-popping devices designed specifically for microwave cooking
2. prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output needed

Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking. Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:

• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels.
• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.

Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?| The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process.
Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking?| If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.
CAUTION: Do not overcook.
Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over?| Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.
Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator?| As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature.

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. Sears Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the door closed?
• Is the cooking time set?

Arcing or Sparking|

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the oven empty?

Incorrect time of day|

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

Unevenly Cooked Foods|

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Overcooked Foods|

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Undercooked Foods|

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are the ventilation ports clear?

Improper Defrosting|

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

(U.S.A. ONLY)

WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc­tions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television recep­tion, which can be determined by turning the equip­ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor­rect the interference by one or more of the following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or televi­sion.
• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on dif­ferent branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi­cation to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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