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Model No.
565. 66480
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Caution:
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Thank you for purchasing this Kenmore Microwave Oven ! To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will require the complete Model number and Serial number of your oven. The Model number is found on the label on the inner left side of the control panel. Note that you must open the door to see the Model number. The Serial number is found on the label on the back of oven. Copy your Model and Serial numbers here. Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase • The oven must be
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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: 6, 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -- for example water with oil or fat 2, Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS and closed glass jars-- may explode and TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO therefore s
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Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding _k DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard instructions are not completely understood as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching some of the internal components, even if the A short power supply cord is provided to reduce appliance is unplugged, can result in electric the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over shock that can cause serious personal injury a longer cord. or death. Longer cord sets or
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Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable 1 Turntable roller rest 1 Owner's Manual 1 Safety interlock system Interior light Shuts off oven power if door is opened during operation. --..-..._._ Control panel Door -- Turntable roller rest Door release button • Press the button to open door. • When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking stops but the program will not be Turntable canceled. Touch START to resume cookin
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When a cook cycle is completed, the turntable will continue to turn until it reaches the same position as it was at the start. If however, you open the door it will stop immediately even if it has not reached the original position. ..-, • . . Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. 1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space (see illustration at right) for the inlet and/or outlet v
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(1) Display Window Counts down cooking time in seconds, Shows clock time when oven is not in use. (2) Indicators STEP1/STEP2/STEP3 : f Cooking stage indicators AUTO/DEFROST/PAUSE : STEP Cooking mode indicators TIME/POWER/SERVING/LB/oz : A flashing indicator prompts you to enter (2) (1) [ -I .. cl o ozi desired cooking time, power setting, food weight or number of servings. Quick Touch Auto Sensor keypads (page 11 and 15 - 18) SENSOR (3) POTATO (4) VEGETABLE ,(4) (3)-- (5) SENSOR REHEAT --(5) (6)
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When your oven is plugged in To set 3:15 : for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the Touch TIME OF DAY. 1, OF DAY display reset to 0:00. Set the clock. Touch num0er keypads 3, 1 and 5. Touch TIME OF DAY. = OF DAY The clock starts counting. TIME __ • If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock. To set : Your oven has a safety feature which prevents children from Touch T
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IkVff,_) II;I;t f.,NI_ k'Lell[o,)'_,l k_ILI l_'t=1ii_i l_V_l[_ =(eWFAvj _ [okvj =1_ Remarks Utensils Use Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or Aluminum foil Shielding poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls. Follow manufacturer's instructions, The bottom of browning dish Searing meats Browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect
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To pop one bag of 3.5-oz (100-g) microwave popcorn: This feature lets you pop a 3.5-oz (100-g) or 3.0-oz (85-g) prepackaged microwave Touch POPCORN once. popcorn quickly and easily. . Display shows bag size. POPCORN_ Select bag size as follows. Popcorn Popping Tips: L Bag Size Touch POPCORN • Microwave popcorn bag should be at room 3.5 oz (100 g) once temperature. 3.0 oz (85 g) twice • Place only one bag in the oven at a time. Follow . package instructions. Do not The display shows the time STAR
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The Auto Defrost by Weight To defrost 1,2 Ib of chicken pieces: feature allows precise, even defrosting of frozen foods -- automatically. , DAUTO "_ Touch AUTO DEFROST. Just touch the AUTO DEFROST I key, then enter the frozen food's EFROSTJ I _IC" I- LB1 weight using the number keys (weight up to 5.9 Ibs.). The menu selects 1 Ib if a weight is not Enter the weight by touching 1 entered. and then 2. oEF,o_T Pause I'L ( ,=, This feature has a built-in pause mechanism to allow for Touch START. chec
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Automatic Sensor cooking/ To reheat 1 serving of frozen foods: reheating allows direct access operation for a variety of foods. Touch SENSOR REHEAT twice. Five cooking courses are = SENSOR display. provided. REH EAT .... ) Course number appears in the At the beginning of a cooking llJ_l--I C period, the sensor measures the steam generated from the food in the oven to determine the Touch DONENESS HIGH/LOW , correct cooking time and power keypad once or twice to adjust, ONENESS_ level. if desired.
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To cook at power level 8 for 40 seconds: This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to Touch TIME. the 141(maximum) power level, o you can select different microwave power from 9 levels, 1 (10% of HI power level) to 9 Enter 40 seconds by touching 4 (90% of HI power level) for the 2. and then 0. foods that require slower cooking. The oven also provides power level 0 (no power) so that the clock can be utilized as a minute timer. See page 13 for POW
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"his is an appropriate feature to To keep a casserole warm: :eep food warm such as :asserole, stew, etc. 4old Warm keeps food warm for WARM Touch HOLD WARM. 1 i programmed 100 minutes after i cooking program is completed )r until the door is opened or ;TOP/CLEAR is pressed. Touch START. . -he Hold Warm feature can be HOLD appears in the display. START Jsed with the Time Cooking )rogram. -ouch HOLD WARM and then epeat Time Cooking steps ;hown on the previous page. • Do not defrost food and then u
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Microwave Cooking Techniques Advantages of microwave cooking are speed Arranging: Arrange foods in a circular pattern, and efficiency. For warming, heating, and when possible. defrosting, nothing compares. There are a few Piercing: Pierce the membrane of foods such tips that will make microwaving easier and as eggs, oysters, snails, sausages, livers, more enjoyable. clams and whole vegetables, so they do not burst. Microwave Cooking Principles Because microwave cooking requires only Covering: Co
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H 1: Refrigerated foods (press SENSOR REHEAT keypad once) REHEAT SENSOR H2: Frozen foods (press SENSOR REHEAT keypad twice) Refrigerated" For best reheating results : Use to reheat cooked food at • Auto Sensor Reheat is best used for 1 - 2 servings. room or refrigerated temperature: • Always cover foods loosely but completely with wax paper, Frozen foods: plastic wrap or casserole lid. Use to defrost and heat (Do not use any snap closing lids.) precooked frozen food: • Do not use Auto Sensor Reh
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SENSOR REHEAT GUIDE Food Amount Special Notes Casserole 4 oz - 20 oz Cover with plastic wrap or casserole lid. Stir after reheating. Entree (115 g - 560 g) Unstirrable foods (ex. lasagna) should be allowed to stand covered for 3 - 5 minutes after reheating. Plate of food 4 oz - 20 oz Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. (115 g - 560 g) Arrange less dense foods in center of plate. Cover. Allow to stand covered. Fried chicken 2 - 4 pieces Cover with wax paper. NOTE: Do not reheat in foil containe
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POTATO RECIPE Twice-Baked Potatoes Cookin 9 Time : About 15 - 20 minutes Pierce potatoes with a fork several times. 4 baking potatoes (6 oz - 170 g each) Place in oven end-to-end in a ring on a paper 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine towel, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. 1/2 cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream Cook on POTATO. 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt Remove from oven. Let stand several minutes. Dash pepper When potatoes can be handled, remove Paprika 1/4inch (0.6 cm) horizontal slice from top
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Bacon Veqetable Soup Cooking Time : About 75 - 85 minutes 7 oz (200 g) slices bacon, diced Combine all ingredients in 3 quart (3 litre) 1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped m icrowave-safe casserole. 1 carrot, sliced Cover with Casserole lid. 1 stalk celery, sliced Cook on STEW/SOUP. 1 medium red potato, cubed Stir once after cooking time appears in the 1 small zucchini, sliced display window. 1 medium onion, ,.'hopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon (5 mL) basil 1 teaspoon (5 mL)Italian herb seasoning,
