Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 87043 Kenmore
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Model : 87043 Microwave Oven Owner ’ 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.
1 1. 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. 2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 When using electrical appliances, basic s afety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. 16. Do not operate this applian ce if it has a damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water .
4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The electrical requirements are a 120 v olt 60 Hz, AC only , 20 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded.
5 Λ LIMITED USE Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. Y ou should keep distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and cavity . Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled "Microwave Safe".
6 internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops. Let foods st and to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas.
7 Q MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power , indicat ors and present time are displayed. Q QUICK COOK BUTTONS Instant settings to cook popular foods Q POWER Use to set power levels other than high. Q TIMER T imer functions independently , even while a cooking program is in process.
8 SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry . TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry , check and try again. S ETTING THE CLOCK 1. T ouch CLOCK pad. 2. Use the number pads to enter the correct time. Y ou must touch at least three numbers to set the clock (one for hour and two for minutes).
9 oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function. S PEED DEFROST 1. T ouch SPEED DEFRO ST . 2. Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads. Digital timer sets minutes and seconds from lef t to right so a single digit can be set (5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits (2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).
10 · 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 pound to ounces using the chart given above. · T urn food over when oven signals twic e. T ouch ST ART/ST OP pad to resume defrosting.
11 BEVERAGE For 4 to 6 oz. cups: 1. T ouch BEVERAGE on ce. 2. Enter number of cups by touching number pads from 1 to 4. 3. T ouch ST ART/STOP . For the larger 7 to 9 oz. cups: 1. T ouch BEVERAGE t wice. 2. Enter number of mugs by touching number pads from 1 to 4.
12 9. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. 10. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
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