Kenmore 562.68200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s 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 espafiol se encuentra en las paginas 29 41 SAVV 5THESE INSTRUCTIONS Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ... 3 DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SPECIFICATIONS Model 565 68200 Power Source AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 1480W 12 9 Amps Maximum Output 1000W Oven Capacity 1 0 cu ft Turntable Diameter 10 13 16 275 mm Dimensions 20 11 16 x 11 3 8 x 16 1 2 w x h x d 525 x 289 x 418 mm Weight Approx 34 5 Ibs 15 5...

Page 3: ...ndice detallado 14 14 15 17 KENMORE MICROWAVE OVEN 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 _v_rl manship Sears will repair it free of charge KENMORE MAGNETRON FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For five years from the date of purchase if the magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Oven fails due to a defect in material or w...

Page 4: ...the microwave oven Uneven heating may occur and could cause physical injury I_ not heat narrow necked containers such as syrup bottles Do not attempt to deep fry in your microwave oven Do notdo home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes This microwave oven is made...

Page 5: ...nect only to properly grounded outlet See page 6 Some products such as whole eggs water with oil or fat sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should net be heated in this oven Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or...

Page 6: ... cord sets or extension cords may be used with following precautions The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be equal to or higher than the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord A longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped...

Page 7: ...ile cooking Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat Use with supervision for a short term cooking only Parchment paper Plastic Plastic wrap Thermometers Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent sp_ or a wrap for steaming Microwave safe only Follow the manufacturer s instructions Should be labeled Microwave Safe Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot Microwave ...

Page 8: ...eaned cavity cover will cause fire burn or sparking Clean your oven with wet towel Door release button Safet_ interlock system Shut_ ofl oven power if door is opened during operation TURNTABLE Press the button to open door When you open the door during cooking process the cooking stops but the program will not be cancelled Touch START to resume cooking CAUTION The inside of the oven and turntable ...

Page 9: ...aged 3 OPEN Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and or o_lQt vents A minimum clearance of 3 inches 7 5 cm is required between the oven and any adjacent wall One side must be open Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches 7 5 cm above the oven Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven Blocking the intake and or outlet openings can damage the oven Do not instal...

Page 10: ... A flashing indicator prompts you to 5 enter desired cooking time power setting food weight or number of 7 servings 8 Quick Touch menu keypads page 14 11 3 FROZEN ENTREE 4 ROLL MUFFIN 5 POPCORN 6 FROZEN VEGETABLE 17 7 PlZZASLICE 8 POTATO 9 FRESH VEGETABLE 10 SOUP BEVERAGE 1 1 MORE LESS 18 Add or reduce cooking time if pressed when using the Quick Touch keypad Auto menu keypads 14 12 AUTO DEFROST p...

Page 11: ...an use the oven without setting clock CHILD LOCK OUT The oven has safety feature which prevents use by children When this feature is set the oven can not be programmed to cook To set Step Procedu re Touch CLOCK 1 2 3 Touch 8 four times Touch START L appears and clock display reappears Keypad _ x 4 times Display I i 1 i l I I LI LI L 1 1 I 1 _ I I I L Note If any key is touched except STOPICLEAR CL...

Page 12: ..._ u_9 minutes 99 seconds Touch START 3 The timer starts counting and beeps sound for 7 seconds at the end Keypad Display i 1 Note To check remaining timer time during cooking touch KITCHEN TIMER The remaining time appears in the display for 5 seconds To clear a timer setting touch STOPICLEAR while the display shows remaining timer time The indicator K lashes when the display shows a cooking time T...

Page 13: ...l 3 To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 1 Ib 450 g you may start on HI for 2 minutes then reduce to the level 3 Delay Start Cooking Use power level 0 for the first stage of multistage cooking You can delay cooking start time by up to 99 minutes 99 seconds POWER LEVEL SEI I ING GUIDE 1 Softening cream cheese butter 6 Cooking scrambled eggs Keeping casseroles warm Baking cakes 2 Softening...

Page 14: ...k Touch Cooking Serving sizes Touch menu pad FROZEN ENTREE ROLL MUFFIN POPCORN FROZEN VEGETABLE PIZZA SLICE POT AT_O FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP BEVERAGE once 6 oz 1 serving 4 oz 3 5 oz 5 oz 1 slice 3 oz 1 potato 6 oz 4 oz 1 serving 8 oz Press keypad twice 9oz 2 servings 8 oz 3 0 oz 10 oz 2 slices 6 oz 2 potatoes 12 oz 8 oz 2 servings 16 oz 3 times 20 oz 3 servings 12 oz 1 75 oz 16oz 3 slices 9 oz 3 pota...

Page 15: ...e baking dish or a roasting rack to catch drippings Cover thin parts with aluminum foil to prevent overdefrosting Because some food should be still icy in center it is necessary to have standing time after defrosting food in the oven to complete defrosting Leave your food for a w_ile out of oven The denser the food such as roasts the longer standing time is required Note Weight can be entered up t...

Page 16: ... 5 min 5 10 Tin 10 20 Tin 20 40 Tin Lamb Ground lamb Chops Ribs Roasts Turn over Remove defrosted portion Separate Turn over Turn over Turn over Cover end with foil 5 10 Tin 5 1Omin 10 20 Tin 20 40 Tin Poultry Chicken whole Pieces Cornish hens Turn over Cover ends with foil Rinse under cold water after defrosting Separate Turn over Turn over Cover ends with foil Rinse under cold water after defros...

Page 17: ...Chicken pieces 2 4 Chicken turkey 3 5 oz sliced 85 140 g _eafood Shrimp crab or scallops in sauce frozen 1 2 min 2 3 min 1 2 Tin 61 2oz 185 g 3 5 Tin Heat on microwave safe plate Cover with wax paper If fried cover with paper towel Heat on microwave safe plate Cover with wax paper Pierce pouch and place on microwave safe plate Flex pouch to mix halfway through cooking time Cooked rice pasta 1 cup ...

Page 18: ...foods An excess amount of water slows cooking Starting Temperature Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to microwave than food at room temperature Delicate Ingredients Some foods require special attention when cooked in the microwave oven Delicate foods such as eggs cheese mayonnaise etc cook so quickly they should be watched carefully Microwave Cooking Techniques Arranging Arrange foods in a ...

Page 19: ...package etc t Frozen Vegetables in a pouch Remove frozen vegetables from package and place them in a microwave safe casserole or dish PIZZA SLICE Place on a paper plate Pizza must be room or refrigerated temperature POTATO Pierce with fork Place on a paper towel Let stand 3 5 minutes after cooking Arrange in a circular pattern with heavier ends pointing toward the outer edge of the turntable Potat...

Page 20: ...nting package etc Place on paper towel or paper plate or leave in uncovered cardboard box points toward center CA UTION Be careful when eating pizza The pizza surface and sauce can be very hot Potatoes Pierce skin Place on a paper towel white baking POTATO 1 3 potatoes FRESH VEGETABLE Artichokes Beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Corn Cauliflower Eggplant Mushrooms Onion Okra Peas Spi...

Page 21: ...el 1 A higher setting might cause separation or drying Reheating Guide Convenience Appetizers Item Meat spread 4oz lt5g Cocktail franks 4 servings Dips cream 1 2cup 125 mL Egg rolls 12 6 oz 170 g Mini Tacos 4 6 6 oz 170 g Power 8 7 1 7 5 Cooking Time 1 11 2min 1 2 11 2min 2 3 rain 1 2 rain 1 2 min Special Notes Transfer to small microwave safe bowl Place on paper towel Cover with wax paper Cover w...

Page 22: ...es should be clear yellow when cooked Legs should move freely Fish and Seafood Should be opaque in color and flake easily To check internal temperature of various meats and poultry use a microwave or conventional meat thermometer after removing meat from the oven Insert the thermometer avoiding bone or fat Lower temperatures are found in the center of the roast or in the muscle close to a large bo...

Page 23: ...n 1 min 1 min 2 rain 5 min 10 min 10 min Special Notes Arrange in loaf dish Cover with wax paper Place in a shallow dish Cover loosely with wax paper Turn over halfway through cooking Cover with wax paper Shield halfway through cooking and turn roast over if necessary Approx temp after stand 170 F to 175 F 77 C to 79 C Cover with wax paper Turn over halfway OUgh cooki_ ore or pierce before king I ...

Page 24: ...into a microwave safe glass measure Add 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon butter for each egg Beat with a fork Cook at Power Level 6 according to time in the chart Stir at least once during cooking time Stir after cooking and let stand 1 minute POACHED EGGS Use 6 ounce 170 mL microwave safe custard cup with 1 4 cup 50 mL water for 1 to 3 eggs Use 1 quart 1 L microwave safe dish with _1 cup 250 mL w...

Page 25: ...ow the dough to stand about 10 minutes before cooking in order for some of the gas to be lost Breads and rolls should be reheated only until they are warm to the touch Overheating or overcooking makes bread tough and rubbery Cooking Reheating Guide Item French bread Frozen 1 Ib 450 g Room temp I Ib 450 g Whole coffee cake Frozen 10 13 oz 280 370 g Room temp 10 13 oz 280 37O g Butter cake 2V4 cups ...

Page 26: ...h wet towel 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 pads ...

Page 27: ...ower other than HI the oven cycles magnetron switches on and off to obtain the lower power setting A clicking noise may be heard when the magnetron cycles This is normal Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in Door is open Wrong operation is set Wrong operation is set i aterials to be avoided in microwave oven are used The oven is operated when empty Food remains in the cavity or the cavity is ...

Page 28: ...able Food is not turned or stirred The light bulb has burned out I START has not been touched I I The egg yolk may pop because of steam build up inside the membrane Steam is produced during cooking The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam Use correct time cooking power level Use microwave safe cookware only page 7 Completely defrost food Checkto see that oven ventilation ports are not r...

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