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Model: 87040 

 
 

Microwave Oven    User's Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. 
Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain 
this information for future reference. 
SERIAL NO.                                           

Summary of Contents for 87040

Page 1: ...ser s Manual Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO ...

Page 2: ... anyone except properly qualified service personnel CONTENT PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 3 UTENSILS GUIDE 4 COOKING TECHNIQUES 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 PART NAMES 6 CONTROL PANEL 7 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Setting the clock 8 Setting the timer 8 Setting a cooking program 8 Speed defrost ...

Page 3: ...r food in the cavity when not in use 9 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED...

Page 4: ...ven The marked I IN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TI IO ON N G GU UI ID DE E G GR RO OU UN ND DI IN NG G I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S 1 Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door 2 Check the oven for any damage such as misaligned or bent door damaged door seals and sealing surface broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the doo...

Page 5: ...eave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food Paper towels and napkins Use for short term heating and covering these absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and could ignite Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at l...

Page 6: ... the center The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food ARRANGEMENT Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy To prevent overcooking place delicate areas such as asparagus tips toward the center of the turntable SHIELDING Shield food with narrow strips...

Page 7: ...0 Power Consumption 120V 60Hz 1450W MICROWAVE Output 1000W Operation Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions H W D 12 0 20 7 18 8 in Oven Cavity Dimensions H W D 8 6 13 8 15 1 in Oven Capacity 1 0cu ft Cooking Uniformity Turntable System Φ12 3 8 Net Weight Approx 39 5lbs 1 Door Safety Lock System 2 Oven Window 3 Oven Air Vent 4 Shaft 5 Roller Ring 6 Glass Tray 7 Control Panel S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC C...

Page 8: ...ng at multiple power and time settings automatically Q COOK BY WEIGHT Programmed cooking based on weight of foods cooked Q DEFROST BY WEIGHT Programmed defrosting based on the weight of the foods to be defrosted Q SPEED DEFROST Quick defrost function that alternates defrost and stand times to quickly and effectively defrost foods Q NUMBER PADS 0 9 Touch to set time or amount Q CLOCK Sets current t...

Page 9: ...n display for 3 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to display Touch TIMER and then touch STOP RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM A One stage Cooking 1 Use the number pads to set a cooking time You can set a cooking time from one seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 2 If you want to set a power level other than 100 power touch POWER then 3 use the nu...

Page 10: ...e digit code by touching the correct number pad 3 Enter weight 4 Touch START STOP Cook By Weight Code Description CODE TYPE MAX WEIGHT 1 Beef 5 lb 16 oz 2 Lamb 5 lb 16 oz 3 Pork 5 lb 4 oz Note Meat must be defrosted and at refrigerated temperature Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pou...

Page 11: ...r size food is set by touching pad once One dot below picture of smaller size food signifies one touch of the pad The large size can be set by touching the picture pad twice Two dots below the picture of large size food signifies two touches of the pad SETTING POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN pad CODE and 1 45 1 min 45 sec appears in the display POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3 to 3 1 2 ...

Page 12: ... to 4 Cooking times for coffee mugs are as follows 1 mug 1 min 35 sec 2 mugs 3 min 05 sec 3 mugs 5 min 00 sec 4 mugs 6 min 30 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING FROZEN DINNER Microwaving one or two small 7 9 oz frozen dinner 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once 2 For 1 entree just touch START STOP For 2 entrees touch the number pad 2 Cooking times for small size entrees are as follows 1 entree 4 min 15 ...

Page 13: ... tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher 8 The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning be sure to replace in the proper position 9 Remove odo...

Page 14: ...e the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product loss of parts or subjecting the appliance to any but the specified voltage If malfunction occurs do not use the unit Simply return the unit to the store at which it was purchased Sears will replace your unit at no charge to you The above warranty applies only to microwave ovens which are used for private household purpose SOLD BY SEARS...

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