Kenmore 721.81622 Use & Care Manual Download

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

(CONT.)

Poultry setting

FOOD

AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole

Pieces

CORNISH

HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast

(up to 6 lbs.

[2.7 kg])

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting breast-

side down). Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Place chicken breast-side up on a

microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting

by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets

when chicken is partially defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting

FOOD

AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp

Scallops

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when

partially thawed, if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.

Turn over and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Carefully separate fillets under cold

water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Run under cold water to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for 721.81622

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Page 2: ...Microwave Hood Combination Use Care Guide Models 721 81622 721 81624 721 81629 721 81623 Part No 382885A0056 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com ENGLISH ...

Page 3: ...sequential damages or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Es...

Page 4: ...o persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section Install or locate the microwave oven ...

Page 5: ...ven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the mi...

Page 6: ...sened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equ...

Page 7: ... or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind...

Page 8: ...rom the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 in 0 5 cm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage th...

Page 9: ...od as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results 6 Cooktop Light 7 Grease Filters See Caring for the Filters section 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions The turntable rotates in both directions to help food cook more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place To Install 1 Place the s...

Page 10: ...The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using Your Microwave Oven section 1 Display The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and the cooking functions selected 2 Grill This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly E...

Page 11: ...by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight 14 Express Defrost Touch this pad to defrost 1 lb 0 5 kg of frozen ground beef 15 Time Defrost Touch this pad to choose the amount of time you want to defrost 16 Number Pads Touch number pads to enter the cooking time power level quantities or weights 17 Add 30 sec Touch this pad to add 30 seconds of cook time to a cycle or to set and start quickly at 1...

Page 12: ...icrowaves will pass through If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent Releasing Pressure in Foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork ...

Page 13: ...minum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Shield parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry with small pieces of aluminum foil Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time wh...

Page 14: ... on the Display until you touch Clock CLOCK 1 2 3 10 30 touch enter enter time of day 10 30 am touch 1 pm touch 2 4 am 10 30 touch enter 5 am 10 30 6 Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows CHILD LOCK Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display approximately 4 ...

Page 15: ...haust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to protect the oven The fan may run up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the pad will not turn off the fan You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking level 4 Turn off the fan when desired 3 fan off level 1 OPTIONS You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed and defrost...

Page 16: ... minute microwave cook time for first stage enter cooking time enter cooking time 3 00 touch start or power level 3 00 power 100 enter power level 0 to 10 3 00 power 80 touch start To set an 80 cook power for the first stage When the first stage is over two short beeps will sound as the oven begins the second cook stage 7 6 To set a 7 minute cook time for second stage 7 00 TOUCH START Time countin...

Page 17: ...l power 1 10 of full power 0 0 of full power High Medium High Medium Medium Low Defrost Low No power Quickly heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat or chicken Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat lo...

Page 18: ...e To defrost 1 2 lbs 0 54 kg of ground beef Touch Display Shows AUTO DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides 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 che...

Page 19: ...h a fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with a fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb 115 g Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz 50 g patties Depres...

Page 20: ...on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish setting Food At Beep SETTING Special Instructions FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and r...

Page 21: ...st separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily 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 ...

Page 22: ...nd cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Match the amount to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into...

Page 23: ...eeding to program times and Power levels Example To reheat 2 slices of pizza Touch Display Shows 2 casserole scrolls across display The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system When the cook time is over four beeps will sound and COOK END will be displayed 3 times casserole touch start Choose food category Category Baked Potato Frozen Vegetable Touch pad time 1 2 amount 1 4 ea 1 4 cups 2...

Page 24: ...ver If not in microwave safe container place on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Add twice the amount of water to the rice Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over the dish Cover with plastic wrap or lid 1 4 8 10 oz ea 225 285 g 1 4 cups 250 1000 ml 1 4 cups 250 1000 ml 1 4 cups 250 1000 ml 10 21 oz 275 575 ml 0 5 2 cups 125 ml 500 ml SENSOR REHEAT TABLE CA...

Page 25: ...ontainer Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting Butter or Margarine Code Category Direction Amount 1 2 Chocolate Cheese Marshmallows 3 4 SOFTEN 1 The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table Example To soften a pint of ice cream Touch Display Shows Four beeps signal when the cook time is over and COOK END will display Four bee...

Page 26: ...uto Grill Cooking table for more information Example To cook 1 chicken breast Touch Display Shows NOTE When the oven stops use oven mitts to carefully remove the dish it may be very hot NOTE During and after use do not touch or let clothing pot holders or other materials contact the cooking elements These surfaces may be hot enough to burn Allow sufficient time for cooling first select menu 1 to 3...

Page 27: ...h oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack When the oven beeps turn food over Brush pork with oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack When the oven beeps turn food over Seafood Food AMOUNT ReMARKS Fish Fillet Shrimp Lobster Tails 1 piece 2 pieces 3 pieces 4 pieces 4 oz 115 g 8 oz 225 g 12 oz 350 g 16 oz 450 g 1 2 pieces 0 5 in 1 cm 3 4 pieces 0 5 in 1 cm 1 2 pieces 1 in 2 5 cm 3...

Page 28: ...es 10 pieces Wash and dry Brush chicken with oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack When the oven beeps turn food over After cooking let stand covered with foil for 3 5 minutes Wash and dry Brush chicken with oil and place on the crisping tray and grill rack When the oven beeps turn food over Place frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer on the crisping tray and grill rack When the ove...

Page 29: ...en Foods Meat Eggs Biscuits brownies cookies muffins rolls Chicken nuggets French toast Hashbrowns Rising crust pizza Thin crust pizza Cheese sticks Bacon Steak Ham slice Sausage Fried egg Omelet 0 5 1 10 14 3 4 3 5 10 17 5 8 8 12 2 4 20 25 10 13 8 12 2 6 6 10 4 8 each 1 4 serving 1 4 pieces 1 4 patties 6 9 in 15 23 cm 6 9 in 15 23 cm 1 4 serving 2 4 slices 1 2 pieces 2 4 slices 2 10 links 1 4 egg...

Page 30: ...e grill cook time for second stage To set a 3 minute microwave cook time for first stage 7 enter cooking time enter cooking time 3 00 touch start or power level 7 00 TOUCH START 3 00 power 100 enter power level 0 to 10 3 00 power 80 touch start To set an 80 cook power for the first stage When the first stage is over two short beeps will sound as the oven begins the second cook stage Time counting ...

Page 31: ...s Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel an...

Page 32: ...r to the side Pull the filters downward and push to the other side The filters will drop out 3 Soak the grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia or corrosive oven cleaners Do not place the filters in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 4 To replace the g...

Page 33: ...t power The oven light 1 Unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip the vent grille forward then lift to remove Replacing the cooktop and oven lights 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7...

Page 34: ...abra base 30 watt bulb Part No 6912W1Z004B available from Sears by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME 6 Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in the microwave oven or reconnect power Replacing the cooktop and oven lights cont ENGLISH ...

Page 35: ... small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch the walls or the door Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of the oven The sound of the t...

Page 36: ...cleared Touch STOP Clear to cancel that function Food is undercooked The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking PROBLEM CAUSE The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the r...

Page 37: ...table and restart the oven If the hub still does not move call sears Service at 1 800 4 my home Cooking without the turntable will cause poor results You do not hear the programming or end of cycle beep PROBLEM CAUSE You have not entered the correct command If none of these items are causing your problem call sears Service at 1 800 4 my home The display is flashing PROBLEM CAUSE There has been a p...

Page 38: ...e Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that...

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