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_L_.A_i_ owner's Manual
®
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model Nos.
565.68300
565.68301
565.68420
565.68421
CAUTION:
Before using this appliance,-read
this manual and follow all safety rules
and Operating Instructions.
(Spanish Owner's Manual
can be found on page 29 - 41 .)
(El manual del propietario en espa_ol se
encuentra en las p_ginas 29 - 41).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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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. It is particularly important that the oven
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COOKING GUIDE SAFETY Proper and safe use of your oven 4 Cooking Techniques ....... 18 Quick Touch Cooking ....... 19 Important Safety Instructions 5 Electrical Grounding Instructions 6 Appetizers and Rice ....... 21 Utensils ................. 6 Meats, Poultry and Fish .... 22 Eggs .................... 24 ASSEMBLY Baked Goods and Desserts.. 25 Names of Oven Parts and 8 MAINTENANCE Accessories .............. Turntable ................ 8 Cleaning ................ 26 9 Sears Service ............. 26
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PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN * The oven must be level. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven. • The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven Do not do home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible during cooking. See page 9. to be sure all contents of the ja r • Place the cookware gently on the have reached boiling temperature. turntable and handle it carefully to Do not use this microwave oven avoid possible breakage. for commercial purposes. This • Inco
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ,_1 WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before use. * Install or locate this oven only in • Read and follow the specific accordance with the provided "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID installation instructions. POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO • Use this appliance only for its EXCE
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk _1_ DANGER of electric shock by providing an escape wire for Electric Shock Hazard the electric current. This appliance is equipped • Touching some of the with a cord that has a grounding wire with a internal components grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an can cause serious outlet that is properly installed and grounded. personal injury or death. Do n
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Materials you can use in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or 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 Browning dish dish must be at least 3/16inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Dinnerware Microw
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NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable/Turntable roller rest/Owner's Manual Super EvenWave System The microwave reach the embossments on the interior walls and then bounce in every direction. As a result, microwave energy wilt be reflected from many angles to cook and defrost more evenly and results in improved performance. Door Interior lig,_t Control panel \ _ B 0 Door release button Press
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Turntable Installation Turntable Hub(underside) • Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom. • Turntable hub should securely locked in the receptacle. Never place the turntable upside down. • The turntable rotation should never be restricted. • Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as shown in the diagram. • Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during cooking. • All food and containers of food are always placed on this turntable for cooking. • This turntable rotates clockw
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (1) Display Window Counts down cooking time in seconds. Shows clock time when oven is not in f use. (2) Indicators (2)- -(1) STEP1/STEP?_/STEP3 : Cooking stage indicators AUTO/DEFROST/PAUSE : L=. IIM( _{11 _,11_[ L[SS SERVI_ Cooking mode indicators TIME/POWER/MORE/LESS / QuickTouch (4) SERVING/LB/oz : A flashing indicator prompts you to (3)- _(5) enter desired cooking time, power (7) -(6) setting, food weight or number of servings. (6)- L LJ 222J Quick Touch menu keypa
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SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below. Exam pie: To set 3:15 : Display Step Procedure Keypad Touch CLOCK. FI "Fl i-I 1 U " LI LI ] Touch 3, 1, 5 to enter time of . m 2 • Ib ] day. Touch CLOCK. _-_'/' IF 3 The clock starts counting. _1 - I _1 ] Note: . If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock. • When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
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HOLD WARM This is an appropriate feature to keep food warm such as stew, casserole, etc. up to 100 minutes after a cooking program is completed or until the door is opened or STOPlCLEAR is pressed. Touch HOLD WARM and then touch START. ExamPle: To keep a casserole warm: Display Keypad Step I Procedu re Touch HOLD WARM. 1 IC ockdisplay reappears. / _1:,,el - I _1 N 2 Touch START. /"-" --' ;c' Note: • You can use this feature without setting cooking program, but this will not warm cold food. • Do
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TIME COOKING This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the HI (maximum) power level, you can select different microwave power from 9 levels, 1 to 9 (10-90% of HI power level). Exam )te: To cook at power level 8 for 40 seconds: Step Procedu re Keypad Display _P r r Touch TIME. LI _Tp i Enter 40 seconds by touching 2 4 and 0. _" I li--I ] ®(g) _ 7 LI _p k Touch POWER LEVEL. 3 I Touch 8 to select power level 4 8. LI '--°1 (!) Touch START. 5 START
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MULTISTAGE COOKING • You can program up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each stage can be programmed with a different power and time setting. To program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, repeat the Time Cooking steps t to 4 on page 13 and touch START. The oven automatically proceeds to the end of cooking. QUICK TOUCH COOKING Quick Touch Cooking menu allow you to reheat or cook food automatically. Simply touch the appropriate keypad 1 - 3 times to select desired menu and touch START. Exam _le: To r
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AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically. )leces: Example: To defrost 1.2 Ib of chicken Display Keypad Step Procedure 0E_OSf Touch AUTO DEFROST. LB d;- ;= 1 Enter the weight of food. Weight must be programmed I.C L8 in pounds and tenth of a pound. Conversion Chart Convert oz into tenths of a lb. e.g. 1 lb. 4 oz., program, 1.2 Ibs. Tenths of Ounces a Pound 1-2 0.1 3-4 0.2 0.3 5 0.4 6-7 8 0.5 9-10 0.6 11 -12 0.7 13 0.8 14-15 0.9 Touch S
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DEFROSTING CHART Item Standinq time Durinq Defrostinq Beef 5 - 10 min. Ground beef Turn over. Remove defrosted portion. 10 - 15 mm. Liver Drain liquid. Separate pieces. Turn over. Cover ends with foil. 20 - 40 mm. Roasts 5-10mm. Turn over. Sirloin steak Turn over. 10 - 20 mm. Rib or T-bone 5 - 10 rain. Turn over. Flank steak 5 - 10 mm. Break apart. Stewing meat Pork 5 - 10 min. Turn over. Remove defrosted portion. Ground pork Bacon 3 - 5 rain. Defrost in original wrapper. Turn over. 5- 10min. Se
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QUICK-ON COOKING (HI-POWER) A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. Example: To set Quick-On cookin,q f__r2 minutes: Display Step Procedu re Keypad HI 1 Xouch QUICK ON. U / '-° Touch 2. The display shows time (i) _ UU I i_ FIFI counting down. 2 Touch Cooking time 0 30 seconds 1 - 9 1 - 9 minutes Note: This feature only cook at highest power level (HI). QUICK-ON REHEATING AND COOKING CHART Special Notes Rehea
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COOKING TECHNIQUES Delicate Ingredients Advantages of microwave cooking are Some foods require special attention speed and efficiency. For warming, when cooked in the microwave oven. heating, and defrosting, nothing Delicate foods such as eggs, cheese, compares. There are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and mayonnaise, etc. cook so quickly, they should be watched carefully. more enjoyable. Microwave Cooking Techniques Microwave Cooking Principles Arranging: Arrange foods in a circul
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QUICK TOUCH COOKING COOKING TIPS • Frozen Vegetables in a pouch : FROZEN ENTREE Remove frozen vegetables from • Follow package directions for package and place them in a removing or venting cover, piercing microwave-safe casserole or dish. pouch, replacing foil, covering with PIZZA SLICE plastic wrap, etc. • Frozen foods with special packaging • Place on a paper plate. to "crisp" foods such as pizza, • Pizza must be room or refrigerated french fries and pocket-type temperature. sandwiches should
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QUICK TOUCH COOKING (CONT.) Quick Touch Cooking/Reheating Guide Item/Amount Press keypad Special Notes Broccoli, Brussels Follow package directions for adding sprouts, Carrots, Corn, water, piercing pouch, cooking in a dish, Cauliflower, Green FROZEN venting package, etc. beans, Peas, Spinach, VEGETABLE or a mixture of these. 5, 10, 16 oz Place on paper towel or paper plate or Cooked pizza, leave in uncovered cardboard box, 1 - 3 slices points toward center. (3 - 9 oz) PIZZA CA UTION: Be careful
