Kenmore KENMORE 565.683 manual

_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[...]

(a) (b) (c) (d) PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door[...]

SAFETY Proper and safe use of your oven 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Electrical Grounding Instructions 6 Utensils ................. 6 ASSEMBLY Names of Oven Parts and Accessories .............. Turntable ................ Installation ............... OPERATION Basic Features Control Panel and Features.. Setting Clock ............. Child Lock-Ou[...]

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN * The oven must be level. • The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. See page 9. • Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage. • Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. See page 7. • Use only the sp[...]

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 and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE[...]

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS _1_ DANGER Electric Shock Hazard • Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. '_ WARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is proper[...]

Materials you can use in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Browning dish Dinnerware Glass jars Glassware Oven cooking bags 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 fr[...]

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[...]

Turntable Installation • 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 [...]

(2)- (3)- (7) (6)- (1o) (9)- (12) (16)- (19)- (13) (15)- CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES f L=. IIM( _{11 _,11_[ L[SS SERVI_ QuickTouch L LJ 222J AUTO 2 3 STO"I{ CLEAR START -- DOOR RELEASE Beep Sound A beep tone sounds when a keypad on the control panel is touched to indicate a setting has been entered. (1) Display Window Counts down cooking time i[...]

SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps as below. Exam pie: To set 3:15 : Step Procedure Keypad Touch CLOCK. 1 2 3 Touch 3, 1, 5 to enter time of day. Touch CLOCK. The clock starts counting. Display FI " Fl i-I U " LI LI . m • Ib _-_'/' IF _1 - I _1 ] ] ] Note: . If the clock (or display) shows any abnor[...]

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: Step I Procedu re Touch HOLD WARM. 1 I C ockdisplay reappears. N 2 Touch START.[...]

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 2 3 Touch TIME. Enter 40 seconds by touching 4 [...]

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 men[...]

AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically. Example: To defrost 1.2 Ib of chicken Step Procedure Touch AUTO DEFROST. Enter the weight of food. Weight must be programmed 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. 1 Te[...]

Item Beef Ground beef Liver Roasts Sirloin steak Rib or T-bone Flank steak Stewing meat DEFROSTING CHART Durinq Defrostinq Standinq time Turn over. Remove defrosted portion. Drain liquid. Separate pieces. Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Turn over. Turn over. Turn over. Break apart. 5 - 10 min. 10 - 15 mm. 20 - 40 mm. 5-10mm. 10 - 20 mm. 5 - 10 rai[...]

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_ _r 2 minutes: Step Procedu re Keypad 1 Xouch QUICK ON. 2 Touch 2. The display shows time counting down. Touch Cooking time 0 30 seconds 1 - 9 1 - 9 minutes [...]

COOKING TECHNIQUES Advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency. For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares. There are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable. Microwave Cooking Principles Because microwave cooking requires only one-quarter to one-third the time of conventional cooking, the same cooki[...]

QUICK TOUCH COOKING COOKING TIPS FROZEN ENTREE • Follow package directions for removing or venting cover, piercing pouch, replacing foil, covering with plastic wrap, etc. • Frozen foods with special packaging to "crisp" foods such as pizza, french fries and pocket-type sandwiches should be cooked according to manufacturer's direc[...]

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 Cooked pi[...]

TIME COOKING - APPETIZERS AND RICE CONVERTING RECIPES • Most hot appetizers adapt well to microwave cooking, the exception being those wrapped in pastry. Pastry requires the hot environment of the conventional oven to become crisp. • Toppings for canapes can be made ahead and then placed on bread or crackers just before heating. This guarantees[...]

TIME COOKING - MEATSp POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION • Use a microwave-safe dish, etc. • Defrost Frozen foods completely. • Wash poultry and fish in cool water. • Arrange small items in a single layer in dish, avoid overlapping edges of food. • Place thick sections toward edge of the dish. • Use a rack in the dish to elevate meat out of t[...]

Food Power Cooking Stand Time Time Beef Meat loaf 11/2 Ib (68O g) Pork Chops, loin 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick, 7 oz (200 g) each 1 2 4 Pork roast, 1 Ib (450 g) Ham, slice 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, 1 Ib (450 g) Sausage links, Wieners, fresh 1 - 2 oz (30 - 55 g) each 2 4 Bacon, slices 2 4 5 15 - 20 rain. HI 3 - 5 min. HI 6 - 8 min. HI 9 - 11 min. 12 - 15 min[...]

Food Poultry Chicken pieces, up to 2 Ib (900 g) IIb (450 g) Power HI Fish and Seafood Fish fillets, 3/4 Ib (340 g) HI Fish steaks 2, 5 6 oz (170 g) each Scallops 1 Ib (450 g) 7 Shrimp, medium size, 7 shelled and cleaned, 1 Ib (450 g) Whole fish, HI stuffed or unstuffed, 11/2 to t 3/4 I b (680 - 800 g) Cooking Time 5 -8 min. 4 - 6 min. 6 - 9 min. 4 [...]

TIME COOKING - BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS Converting Recipes When adapting quick bread recipes, you will find it necessary to reduce the amount of leavening (baking powder or soda) by about one-quarter the normal amount. A bitter aftertaste is apparent if too much leavening is used in biscuits or muffins. Since food rises higher in the microwave oven[...]

CLEANING wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. REMOVABLE PARTS Wa[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. TROUBLE When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. Light reflection around the outer case. Noise coming[...]

TROUBLE Overcooked foods. U ndercooked foods. Improper defrosting. Oven light will not glow. Eggs sometimes pop. Steam coming out of the air exhaust vent. CAUSE • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used, • Food is not defrosted completely. io Oven ventilation ports are restricted.[...]

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