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EM136ALQ Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3 Visit us on the internet at: www.sears.ca P/N:316902436 Table of Contents Kenmore Appliance Warranty.....................................................................................3 Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................4-6 Microwave Features.....................................................................................................7 Setting Up Your Oven..................................................................................................8 Countertop Installation.................................................................................................9 Microwave Operation..................................................................................................10 Setting the Clock.........................................................................................................11 Setting the Timer.........................................................................................................11 Microwave Cooking.....................................................................................................12 Defrosting by Weight...................................................................................................13 Defrosting by Time......................................................................................................13 Memory Cooking.........................................................................................................13 Multi-Stage Cooking....................................................................................................14 Express Cooking.........................................................................................................14 Sensor Cooking......................................................................................................16-17 Changing Your Overlay to French...............................................................................18 Solutions to Common Problems..................................................................................19 Repair..........................................................................................................................20 Kenmore Microwave Warranty....................................................................................21 Product Record In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate. This serial plate is located on the right side of the oven front frame in the storage or warmer drawer compartment. See next page for the serial plate location. Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference. 2 KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME for replacement. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE. This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. 2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation, or maintenance. 3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product. 4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated, or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product. 5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose. 6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product. 7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product. WARNING Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies Customers sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year of the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties or merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. CAUTION This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Serial Plate Location You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is located on the back of the microwave. Please see the illustration for the exact location. Remember to record the serial number for future reference (see Product Record on previous page). 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A ) D o n o t a t t e m p t o p e n s i n c e o p e n - d o o r o p e r a t i o n c a n r e s u l t i n h a r m f u l e x p o s u r e t o m i c r o w a v e e n e r g y . I t i s i m p o r t a n t n o t t o d e f e a t o r t a m p e r w i t h t h e s a f e t y i n t e r l o c k s . t o o p e r a t e t h i s o v e n w i t h t h e d o o r B ) D o n o t p l a c e a n y o b j e c t b e t w e e n t h e o v e n f r o n t f a c e a n d t h e d o o r o r a l l o w s o i l o r c l e a n e r r e s i d u e t o a c c u m u l a t e o n s e a l i n g s u r f a c e s . C ) D o n o t o p e r a t e t h e o v e n i f i t i s d a m a g e d . I t i s p a r t i c u l a r l y i m p o r t a n t t h a t t h e o v e n d o o r c l o s e p r o p e r l y a n d t h a t t h e r e i s n o t d a m a g e t o t h e :

a ) d o o r ( b e n t ) b ) h i n g e s a n d l a t c h e s ( b r o k e n o r l o o s e n e d ) , c ) d o o r s e a l s a n d s e a l i n g s u r f a c e s . D ) T h e o v e n s h o u l d n o t b e a d j u s t e d o r r e p a i r e d b y a n y o n e e x c e p t p r o p e r l y q u a l i f i e d s e r v i c e p e r s o n n e l . Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. WARNING This symbol will alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death, or property damage. CAUTION property damage. This symbol will alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity. 3. Read and follow the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 4. 4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. ii).Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven. iii).If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed. Turn the oven off, and unplug the appliance. Disconnect the power cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6. 6. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided. 7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-are able to explode and should not be heated in the oven. 8. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 10. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 12. Do not cover or block any openings on the oven. 13. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. 14. Do not use this oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. 15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 18. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 19. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. 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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. i) Do not overheat the liquid. ii) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. iii) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. iv) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. v) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RADIO INTERFERENCE 1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. 2. When there is interference, it may be reduce or eliminated by taking the following mea-

sures:

A. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven. B. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television C. Relocate the microwave D. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. E. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet with respect to the receiver. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Do not disassemble this appliance. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire, 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:

The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord. The 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 over. Do not use an electrical cord that is dry or pinched in any way. WARNING Improper use of grounding can result in electrical shock. Do not plug into the outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded. Three pronged (grounding) plug 6 MICROWAVE FEATURES UTENSILS CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking. See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml), along with the utensil in question. 2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute. 3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. 4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time. MATERIALS TO USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN Use Avoid Aluminum tray: May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. Food carton with metal handle: May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-save dish. Metal or metal-trimmed utensils: Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing. Metal twist ties: May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Paper bags: May cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam: Foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature. Wood: Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack. Aluminum foil: For 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. Foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls. Browning dish: Follow manufacturers instructions. The bottom of the dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Dinnerware: Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturers instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Glass jars: Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Glassware: Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Oven cooking bags: follow manufacturers instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape. Paper plates and cups: Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking. Paper towels: Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only. Parchment paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming. Plastic: Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturers instructions. Should be labeled Microwave Safe. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. Boiling bags and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. Plastic wrap: Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. Thermometers: Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers). Wax paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. 7 SETTING UP YOUR OVEN Parts and Accessories A) Control Panel B) Turntable shaft C) Turntable ring assembly D) Glass tray E) Observation window F) Door assembly G) Safety interlock system F A G E D C B Installation Notes:

Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking. All food and containers of food must always be placed on the glass tray for cooking. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center. Turntable Installation Hub (underside) Glass tray Turntable shaft Turntable ring assembly 8 COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron. 12 inch(30cm) 3.0 inch(7.5cm) OPEN 3.0 inch(7.5cm) 1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) is required between the oven and any adja-

cent walls. One side must be open. 2. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30 cm) above the oven. 3. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven. 4. Blocking the intake and /or outlet openings can damage the oven. 5. Place the oven as far away from radios and televisions as posible. Operation of micro-

wave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception. 6. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label. WARNING Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not install closer than three inches to side and back wall. 9 MICROWAVE OPERATION 2 1 4 7 8 10 14 15 19 17 3 6 5 9 12 11 13 16 20 18

(1) popcorn

(2) sensor reheat

(3) frozen pizza

(4) favorite

(5) fish

(6) meat

(7) time defrost

(8) fresh veggie

(9) frozen veggie

(10) weight defrost

(11)potato

(12) frozen entree express cook (3 instant settings)

(13)

(14) number pads (0 thru 9)

(15) power level

(16) cook time

(17) clock

(18) timer

(19) STOP/CANCEL - during cooking, press this pad once to pause cooking function, press this pad twice to cancel cooking and any other entries.

(20) START/+30 sec - Press this pad to start 30 seconds to cook time. Each press will add another 30 seconds to the cook time. 10 OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK When the microwave oven is plugged in, the oven displays 0:00, and beeps once. The time you enter must be between 1:00 - 12:59. Example: to set 12:12 1. Press the clock button, the oven displays 00:00, the first 0 flashes, and the clock icon lights. 2. Press the number keys 1 2 1 2 in order. 3. Press clock to finish clock setting. : flashes, the time lights up and the clock icon goes out. Note: If the clock is not set, 0:00 displays. During the process of clock setting, pressing Stop/Cancel causes the oven to revert to the previous status automatically. Clock 1 2 1 2 Clock SETTING THE TIMER The timer may be set to remind you to schedule additional cooking or perform other activities at a certain time. Timer 1 2 1 2 1. Press Timer. 00:00 displays, the clock icon lights up. 2. Press the number keys to set the timing within the range of 99 minutes and 99 seconds. For example, to set the timer for 12 minutes, 12 seconds, press 1 2 1 2. 3. Press Start/+30sec to confirm; the time counts down and displays on the LED : and the clock icon flashes. 4. When the time counts down to 0, the beeps sounds 5 times and the oven turns back to the waiting state. Note: In the timer state, the oven will not start with any program and the oven light will not light. 11 OPERATION MICROWAVE COOKING Select different microwave power level and set cooking time as desired. There are ten power levels from which to choose. Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

Display PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 When a power level between level 8-10 is chosen, the lights up and flashes when in operation. For example, if you want to use 80%

microwave power to cook for 10 minutes, follow these steps:

1. Press cook time and the oven displays 00:00. The and icons light up. 2. Press the number buttons 1 0 0 0 in order. The oven displays 10:00. 3. Press power level once. The oven displays PL10 and flashes. 4. Press number button 8 to choose 80% power. The oven displays PL8 and flashes. Power level is changed. 5. Press Start/+30sec to start cooking time. The time counts down, and the and icons flash. DEFROST BY WEIGHT 1. Press Weight Defrost. The oven displays 0.0, icons, and the first 0 flashes. The and lbs indicators, light up. 2. Press the number keys to set defrosting weight within the range of 0.3 to 6.3 lbs. 3. Press Start/+30sec button to start defrosting. The disappears. and icons flash, and lbs Cook time 1 0 0 0 Power Level 8 Weight Defrost 12 OPERATION DEFROST BY TIME 1. Press Time Defrost. The oven displays 00:00. The and icons light up. 2. Press the number keys to set defrosting time. 3. Press Start/+30sec button to start defrosting. 4. The default power level is PL3 and cannot be Time Defrost changed. and icons flash. MEMORY COOK FEATURE The Memory feature allows you to program your oven with frequently used settings. The oven stores the settings in memory for repeated use. 1. Repeatedly press the Favorite key to set programs Memory 1 thru Memory 3. The oven displays 1 to 3. Favorite 2. To set one or two stages of cook time, follow the example below for setting the oven for 50% power for 5 minutes, then at 100% pow-

er for 10 minutes: :

and icons Press cook time. The oven displays 00:00, and the light up. Press the number buttons 5 0 0 in order. The oven displays 5:00. Press power level once. The oven displays PL10 and flashes. Press number button 5 to choose 50%

power. The power is changed. The oven displays PL5 and flashes. Press cook time. The oven displays 00:00. Press the number buttons 1 0 0 0 in order. The oven displays 10:00. Press power level once. The oven displays PL10 and flashes. 3. Press Favorite to save the memory program, or press Start/+30sec to start cooking and save the program. 4. The next time you want to use the memory program, just press Favorite to choose program 1,2, or 3, then press Start/+30sec to begin cooking. Cook time 5 0 0 5 Cook time 1 0 0 0 Favorite 13 OPERATION MULTI-STAGE COOKING You may set a maximum of two cooking stages. If one of the stages is defrost, it will be the first stage. The microwave oven will beep twice after each of the cooking stages, then the next stage will begin. Note: Auto Menu cannot be set as one of the multi-stage options. To cook with 100% power for 5 minutes, then with 70% power for 10 minutes, follow these steps:

1. Press cook time. The oven displays 00:00. 2. Press the number buttons 5 0 0 in order. The oven displays 5:00. 3. Press power level once. The oven displays PL10. 4. Press cook time. The oven displays 00:00. 5. Press the number buttons 1 0 0 0 in order. The oven displays 10:00. 6. Press power level once. The oven displays PL10. 7. Press the number button 7 to choose 70%

power. 8. The power is changed, and the oven displays PL7. 9. Press Start/+30sec to begin cooking. Cook time 5 0 0 Cook time 1 0 0 0 Power Level 7 EXPRESS COOKING 1. Instant cooking at 100% power level is started by selecting cooking time from 1 to 3 minutes by pressing numbers 1 to 3. Press Start/+30sec to increase the cook time by 30 seconds. The And icons will light up. 2. Instant cooking at 100% power with 30 seconds cook time is started by pressing Start/+30sec. Each press on this same button increases cooking time by 30 seconds. The icons will light up. and 3. In the Time Defrost and Popcorn cooking states, 30 seconds cooking time can be added by each press of the Start/+30sec button. 4. Press cook time first, then press number button 0-9 to set the cooking time. Press Start/+30sec and the oven begins 100% power microwave cooking. Each press of the Start/+30 button in-

crease cook time by 30 seconds. 14 POPCORN 1. Touch Popcorn once for 3.0 oz. 2. Touch Popcorn twice for 1.75 oz. 3. Touch Popcorn three times for 3.5 oz. 4. Touch START/+30 SEC to begin cooking. Popcorn 15 SENSOR COOKING The microwave oven sensor automatically adjusts the cooking time to the type and amount of cooking desired. For example, if a frozen entree is selected, SC-8 is displayed. Press Start/+30sec to start the sensor reheat function, and SC-8 flashes. You do not need to set the time. The sensor beeps 5 times when finished. Once complete, the oven returns to wait mode. Notes on sensor cooking:

1. The temperature of the room must not be higher than 35 C (95 F). 2. The weight of the food must be more than 110g (4 oz.). 3. The cavity, glass tray and utensils must be dry before putting the food in. 4. The food to be reheated may be covered with a lid, but the lid must have a vent hole so that steam can escape. Sealed utensils cannot be used. 5. The door must be kept closed while the time expires, or if the buzzer has not sounded twice. 6. When the buzzer sounds twice, the time will count down, displaying the remaining time. You can open the door to mix the food, turn it over, or replace it. Then proceed to the next function. 7. Allow the food to rest for awhile after cooking is finished. 8. During the sensor cooking process, if the time has not counted down, do not open the oven door or press Stop/Cancel. Otherwise, the sensor will be interrupted and the desired outcome may not be achieved. Using the potato menu:

1. Place the food in the oven cavity. The maximum number of potatoes is 4, and each can weigh up to 8 ounces. 2. Press the Potato key once. SC-7 displays. 3. Press the Start/+30sec key. The buzzer will sound once when sensor cooking starts. 4. The buzzer sounds twice when the sensor detects the steam. The time counts down and displays the remaining cooking time. When cooking is finished, you hear 5 beeps and the oven returns to wait mode. Sensor Reheat Press Sensor Reheat to begin program. The LED displays SC-1. Press Start/+30sec. The microwave beeps 5 times when finished. Avoid using these foods in reheating:

Bread and other dry food, such as biscuits or cakes. Raw or uncooked foods Beverage and frozen food The oven cannot perform automatic cooking when the temperature of the oven cavity is high. The food to be reheated may be covered with a lid, but the lid must be vented for steam to escape. Sealed utensils must not be used. The initial temperature is 41 F. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. The food should be on a During the sensor cooking process, do not open the oven door or press Stop/Cancel. It causes dinner plate. the sensor to make mistakes. The sensor reheat function has different requirements for different foods. Casseroles: Add 2-3 tablespoons of liquid, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in display window. Canned foods: Empty contents into caserole dish or serving bowl, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Let stand after reheating. Plate of food: Arrange food on plate. Top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Let stand after reheating. 16 OPERATION Sensor Cook Menu Chart Menu Weight SC-1 Sensor Reheat 8-12 oz.

(225-340g) Initial Temperature

+ 41 F

(5 C) SC-2 F Frozen Pizza SC-3 Fish 6-12 oz.

(170-340g) 4-16 oz.

(110-450g)

-0.4 F

(-18 C)

+ 41 F

(5 C) SC-4 Meat 8-24 oz.

(225-680g)

+41 F

(5 C) SC-5 Fresh Veggie 4-16 oz.

(110-450g) Room Temp SC-6 Frozen Veggie 6-16 oz.

(170-450g)

-0.4 F

(-18 C) SC-7 Potato Room Temp 1-4 potatoes

(6-8 oz. each) SC-8 Frozen Entree 8-32 oz.

(225-900g)

-0.4 F

(-18 C) Additional Instructions This feature reheats a dinner plate. It may be covered, but must have a vent for escaping steam. While cooking time counts down, press Stop/Cancel to pause in order to mix food. If weight exceeds 12 oz., set additional cooking time manually. Arrange in a single layer. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap, leaving space for steam venting. While cooking time counts down, press Stop/Cancel to pause in order to mix food. Break apart in glass bowl or colander. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Juices should run clear when done. Drain. While cooking time counts down, press Stop/Cancel to pause in order to mix food. All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 15 ml water per 125g vegetables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. While cooking time counts down, press Stop/Cancel to pause in order to mix food. Wash thoroughly, ad 15 ml water per 125g of vegetables and cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter vegetables until after cooking. Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times around the surface. Place potatoes around the edge of a paper towel-lined turntable. Do not cover. If additional time is needed, continue cooking manually. Let stand for 5 minutes in the oven after finishing. Carefully remove the film cover, facing away from you to avoid steam burns. If additional time is needed, continue cooking manually. When the buzzer sounds twice, the cook time counts down. Press Stop/Cancel to pause in order to mix food. 17 OPERATION Changing the overlay for your Kenmore oven from English to French is very simple. Follow the steps below to make the change. 1. Your microwave comes with a default English version of the overlay. 2. Peel the overlay from the top. 3. After you peel the overlay off, the control board looks like this:

4. Take the French version of the overlay and peel the film off the back. 5. Align it to the left edge of the control board, then press it evenly onto the control board. 18 BEFORE YOU CALL SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Check your problem using the chart below and try the solutions. If the oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy Oven will not start Arcing or sparking Unevenly cooked foods Overcooked foods Undercooked foods Improper defrosting Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. Door is open. Wrong operation is set. Materials to avoid in oven were used. The oven is empty Spilled food remains in the cavity. Plug into the outlet Close the door and try again Check instructions. Use microwave-safe cookware only. Do not operate with empty oven Clean cavity with wet towel. Materials to avoid in oven were used. Food is not completely defrosted. Cooking time or power level is not suitable. Food was not turned or stirred. Use microwave-safe cookware only. Completely defrost food. Use correct cook time/power level. Turn or stir food. Cooking time/power level is not suitable. Use correct cook time/power level. Materials to avoid in oven were used. Food is not completely defrosted. Oven ventilation ports are restricted. Cooking time/power level is not suitable. Use microwave-safe cookware only. Completely defrost food. Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted. Use correct cook time/power level. Materials to avoid in oven were used. Cooking time/power level is not suitable. Food is not turned or stirred. Use microwave-safe cookware only. Use correct cook time/power level. Turn or stir food. 19 Get it fixed, at your home or ours!

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(1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca 20 WARRANTY KENMORE MICROWAVE WARRANTY For ONE YEAR from date of purchase, Sears will replace with the same unit if there is any defect in material or workmanship, subject to the exclusions below. This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty MICROWAVE SIZE SERVICE TYPE Kenmore Countertop Microwave (all sizes) Carry In WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

1. Installation 2. Damage resulting from improper voltage. 3. Service required because of damage due to misuse or abuse 4. Service required a a result of fire, flood or acts of God. Sears does not authorize any person or representative to make any other warranty or assume for it any liability other than those contained herein. Any agreement, verbal or written, outside of or creating any other warranties in addition to or contradictory to the foregoing, shall be void and of no effect. The above warranty applies only to Kenmore Countertop Microwave Ovens which are used for private household purposes. Commercial use voids warranty HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE For Carry in, simply bring the microwave oven to the nearest Sears store for replacement. SEARS CANADA INC. 290 Yonge Street, Suite 700 Toronto, ON Canada M5B 2C3 21 Four microondes Manuel dutilisation et dentretien Modles EM ALQ-P0HA 136 Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3 Visitez notre site Internet ladresse www.sears.ca P/N:316902436

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