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SWARS
USE & CARE
MANUAL
STOCK
NO.
88761
88762
KNOWYOUR
UNIT
Read this booklet
so
you will be able to
enjoy all the features
in your
Kenmore
Microwave
Oven.
Record
in space
provided
below the
Model
No. and the
Serial No. found
on the labels on the
inner left side of
control
panel.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Retain
this information
for future
reference.
Kenmore
M IC ROWAVE OVE N
Use and Care
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Chicago,
IL.
60684.
U.S.A.
400131
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- Page 1 SWARS USE & CARE MANUAL STOCK 88761 88762 KNOWYOUR UNIT Read this booklet you will be able to enjoy all the features in your Kenmore Microwave Oven. in space Record provided below the Model No. and the Serial No. found...
- Page 2 The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with ,safety performance standards of the U.S. Department Human Services.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons excessive microwave energy: I. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow .the specific "PRECAUTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE MICROWAVE...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTIE./N General Instructions • Location of Model Number IMPORTANT--Electrical Installation Setting"Time of Day" Names of Oven Parts Oven Control Panel Use Instructions • Use Instructions--Cooking • Easy Use Chart • Recall and Change of Settings • Pause Between Stages •... - Page 5 SEARS KENMORE MICROWAVE "USE AND CARE MANUAL"-- MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS Enjoy a new cooking experience few minutes--time well spent Advice on the use and care of Sears Sears store. When seeking number which is located on the plastic MODEL...
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Page 6: Important--Electrical Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL GROUNDING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding by providing an escape wire for the electric current. a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING m Improper use of the grounding... -
Page 7: Installation
When one side is installed flush to the wall, the opposite side or top must be open. oven "built-in," either by itself or over Sears Kenmore after a power interruption, that have elapsed since the outlet and then plug it... -
Page 8: Names Of Oven Parts
NAMES OF OVEN See-Through Door Oven Door Handle Remove your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven and all material from the Shipping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following material: Glass Tray Metal Rack Temperature Probe ... Cookbook "Use and Care Manual"... -
Page 9: Oven Control Panel
Stop--Stops the oven. Temp Guide--Temperature guide lists the examples of food that cooked to these temperatures. panel --rim MODEL 88761 uHnram grimm timer that into the been set second between stage which are best... -
Page 10: Use Instructions--Cooking
Your Kenmore Microwaue book will tell you which foods are cooked best using the highest microwave cooking power ("HI"). For detailed directions on "HI"... -
Page 11: Easy Use Chart
4. Touch numbers for desired food temperature. 5. Touch START. (See Page 19 for more detailed instructions.) DELAY-START COOKING (88761 Model) To set: I. Touch CLEAR. Touch TIME. 3. Touch numbers for desired delay time. 4. Touch POWER CONTROL. 5. Touch "0."... -
Page 12: Recall And Change Of Settings
RECALL AND CHANGE To Recall a Setting To recall (check) a setting before you start the oven, follow the directions below. • To check the setting for a given stage, touch MEMORY/RECALL and indicator light turns on. The set TIME or TEMP CONTROL •... -
Page 13: Hi-Power" Cooking
"HI-POWER" I. Touch CLEAR, and a beep tone will be heard. CLEAR erases all previous settings. 2. Touch TIME. lights above COOK I will go on. ("0" will show in the display window.) 3. Touch the correct numbers on the control panel to set the cooking time: The time set will show in the display window at the top of the control panel. -
Page 14: Cooking Guide For "Multi-Power" Settings
2-liter method. As you get to know your microwave oven, you may find that a particular setting is too low or too high for the results you desire. Multiple-power control gives you the means to obtain greater precision in setting power levels. For instance, if you want a power level between ROAST and REHEAT, you would set the time as usual: touch POWER CONTROL, touch"7"... -
Page 15: Multi-Power" Cooking
"MULTI-POWER" Many foods need slower cooking (at less than full power) in order to give you the best results. In addition are ninety-nine multi-power settings. The cookbook cooked. To Cook with "Multi-Power" 1. Touch CLEAR. Touch TIME. The lights above COOK 1 will go on. -
Page 16: Temperature Controlled" Cooking
"TEMPERATURE The temperature probe is used to judge doneness cooking or reheating food. Set the desired erature with the TEMP power level with the POWER food reaches the desired temperature, the food at the desired temperature TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE Temperatures from.115°F to 185°F can be chosen and set in the oven. - Page 17 • Do not plug the pointed end of the temperature the socket inside the cavity. • Do not use the temperature probe in a regular oven. This probe is designed for microwave oven only. GUIDE TEMPERATURE SETTING PROBE...
- Page 18 KI_.HI:,A 1 1.1_I0 1- UUU,._ • Place the temperature probe sensor be reheated with the first inch of the sensor' center of the food. • Plug the temperature probe into side of the oven wall. • Cover the food if desired. •...
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Page 19: Temperature Controlled"Hi-Power" Cooking And Automatic "Hold Warm
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED"HI-POWER" COOKING AND AUTOMATIC "HOLD WARM" The "Temperature Controlled Meat Cooking Guide" and "Reheating multi-power setting and doneness temperature temperature control settings, the timer is not used. I. Place the temperature probe into the food with the first inch of the sensor in the center probe should be in a level direction or on an angle as shown. -
Page 20: Temperature Controlled "Multi-Power" Cooking And Automatic "Hold Warm
TEMPERATURE POWER" COOKING "HOLD WARM" The "Temperature Controlled Meat Cooking Guide" and "Reheating multi-power setting and temperature Place the temperature probe into the food with the first inch of the sensor in the center Step 1 on Page 19. Plug the temperature probe into the socket side of the oven. -
Page 21: Programmed Defrost
PROGRAMMED The power levels for defrosting are predetermined for the beginning of the chosen time and at power level 30 for the remaining 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch PROGRAMMED DEFROST. PROGRAMMED DEFROST will go on and "0" will show in the display window. 3. - Page 22 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING The defrosting times in this chart have been made available specifically for use with the "Programmed PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS: • For best results, remove fish/seafood/meat/poultry from its original paper or plastic (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
- Page 23 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CUT AND PROGRAMMED WEIGHT DEFROSTING Shrimp 1 lb. 2 to 3 rain. Scallops 1 lb. 7 to 9 rain. Oysters 12 oz. 2 to 3 rain. MEAT BEEF Ground beef 1 lb. 4 to 4-1/2 min. 2 Ibs. 8 to 9 min.
- Page 24 l-'lrtoL,_l_._lVllVllzi../ l../lr_l"lttu,D CUT AND PROGRAMMED WEIGHT DEFROSTING MEAT PORK Chops 1/2 inch thick 4 to 5 min. per lb. 1 inch thick 5 to 6 rain. per lb. Spareribs, Country-style ribs 2 to 3 Ibs. 4 to 6 rain. per lb. Roast Under 4 Ibs.
- Page 25 PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CUT AND PROGRAMMED WEIGHT DEFROSTING POULTRY Chicken Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. 5 to 7 rain. Cut up 2 to 3 lbs. 4 to 5 rain. per lb. TURKEY Whole Under 8 Ibs. 3 to 4 min. per lb. Breast Under 4 Ibs.
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Page 26: Multi-Stage Cooking
MULTI-STAGE Multi-Stage cooking allows you to set the oven to cook in one stage at a certain temperature and then in a second stage at a different power level for a chosen time or temperature. can be set for three memory stages when Programmed cooking and will sequence Touch CLEAR. - Page 27 E_ EE3r_ STOP has been touched. r"_E_3F_ r_-z]EE3r_-n EE3EEEIEE3 • O.4J COOKING (88761 6. Touch MEMORY/RECALL. clown the 7. Touch TIME or TEMP CONTROL. for the chosen 8. Touch the correct time or cooking temperature. 9. Touch POWER CONTROL.
- Page 28 DELAY-START Delay-Start cooking can be done by starting the cooking automatically chosen cooking time. 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch STOP TIME. The light below DELAY START goes on. A display window will read "0:00." 3. Touch numbers for the time of day to finish cooking.
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Page 29: Whole-Meal Cooking
WHOLE-MEAL (See Cookbook for detailed Whole-Meal cooking lets you cook two or more foods at the same time. Foods need oven at the same time, nor be removed unless needed. By using PAUSE rather RECALL, the oven will stop between add or remove food. -
Page 30: Utensils
UTENSILS MATERIALS TO USE IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVENPROOF GLASS Ovenware (treated for high-intensity heat), such as utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without trimming. CHINA Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates and platters metallic trimming. POTTERY Dishes, cups,... -
Page 31: Care And Cleaning
CARE C LEANIN Wipe the microwave inside and out with a soft cloth and a mild detergent be done on a weekly basis--more often if needed. REMOVABLE PARTS The following removable parts may be removed mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth. Never cleaning powders, steel wool or rough cleaning pads. - Page 32 QUESTIONS OPERATION What is wrong when the oven light will not glow during There may be several reasons • TIME has not been set. • The light bulb has burned • START has not been Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust A.
- Page 33 QUESTIONS FOODS Q. What is wrong when baked foods A. A hard, dry, brown spot shows overcooking. Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop? A. When baking, frying or poaching prevent this, simply pierce the yolk CAUTION: Never microwave Q. Why are scrambled eggs sometimes A.
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Page 34: Before Calling For Service
Use approved Properly position Do not operate Is temperature FOR SERVICE yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating marked for each problem. contact the nearest Sears requirements. _.,:._- ;_". -
Page 35: Sears Service
SEARS SERVICE "WE SERVICE WHAT "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance nationwide. Your Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven has added value when you consider staffed by Sears Trained Technicians--professional Ovens, having the parts, tools and equipment TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE... - Page 36 Kenn ore M IC ROWAVE OVE N WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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...