Kenmore 204 77603610 Countertop Microwave User Manual

Kenmore 204 77603610 Countertop Microwave

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since this 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, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate this oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
  1. DOOR (bent)
  2. HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
  3. DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Specifications

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. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.
3. As with most cooking appliances, some supervision i necessary 10 reduce he risk of a fire i the oven.
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven. cavity:
   1. Do not overcook food. Carefully amend the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
   2. Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
   3. If material inside the oven ignites, 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.
   4. Do not use the oven cavity for storage. purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, o food in the county when not in use,
5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only 10 properly grounded outlets. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found. on page 3.
6. Install or locate this oven only per the Instructions provided.
7. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers. For example, closed glass [ars-ore able 10 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 microwave should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. 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 the cord or plug in water.
16. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
18. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
19. Do not consume foods immediately after the oven finishes cooking. Heated foods, especially pizza, may burn your mouth. Allow foods to cool to a safe eating temperature.
20. This appliance is for private household use only.
21. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, can 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.
    1. Do not overheat the liquid.
    2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
    3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
    4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
    5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be rounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. To protect against electrical shock, this appliance is equipped with a cord having a 3-prong grounding-type plug for insertion into a grounding-type receptacle. DO NOT alter the plug for use in a 2-prong receptacle. DO NOT use a 3-prong adapter to enable the microwave to be plugged into a 2-prong receptacle. If the plug will not fit into a receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle at will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used, provided in they used.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
   1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   3. 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 unintentionally.

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 reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
   1. Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
   2. Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
   3. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
   4. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
   5. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

CAUTION: Personal injury Hazard. Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened, and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.

UTENSILS

See the instructions on “Materials you can use in a microwave oven or to be avoided in a 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 below.

Utensils Test:

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 you can use in a microwave oven

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories:

• Glass tray
• Turntable ring 1
• Use & Care Guide 1

• A) Control panel 
• B) Turntable shaft 
• C) Turntable ring 
• D) Glass tray 
• E) Observation window
• F) Oven Door 
• G) Safety interlock system
• H) Grill pan

Grill Pan – Only for use with Convection cooking. Only place the grill pan on the glass tray.
CAUTION: Do not operate the oven with the grill pan placed on the oven cavity floor. Damage to the oven may occur.

Turntable Installation

• a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
• b. Both the glass tray and the turntable ring must always be used during cooking.
• c. All food and containers of food are always to be placed on the glass tray for cooking.
• d. If the glass tray or turntable ring cracks or breaks, contact the following customer assistance number: 1-800-657-6119

Countertop Installation

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage, such as dents or a broken door. Do not install if the oven is damaged.

Cabinet: 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.

Installation

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
   A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
   1. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
   2. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   3. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
   4. Place the oven as far away from radios and TVs as possible.The operation of a microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
2. 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.

COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE

This Microwave/Convection Oven provides three types of cooking: Microwave only, Convection only, and Microwave and Convection combined.

OPERATION

Control Panel and Features

1. Sensor Menu ( Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cook) Sensor Menu items automatically program cooking time and power based on sensor assessment of the amount of steam emitted from food early in the cooking cycle.
2. Auto Menu ( Auto Bake, Auto Roast, Popcorn, Beverage ) Auto Menu items allow you to easily program cooking fime based on food quantity.
3. Defrost: Defrost time calculated by entered weight and category of item.
4. Micro-Press for microwave-only cooking 

    

5. Conv – Press for Convection only cooking 
6. Micro + Conv – Press for combined Microwave + Convection cooking
7. Power Level
8. Timer/Clock
9. Number Pads
10. ONE TOUCH START Pads (I-6)
11. START/ADD 30 SEC
12. STOP/Hold 3 sec: Before cooking starts, press to clear all previous settings. During cooking, press once to stop the oven; press twice to stop the oven and clear all settings. Press the pad for 3 seconds fo lock or unlock the display.
13. Display Window

CLOCK SETTING

‘When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, “00:00” will display.

1. Press Timer/Clock, “Hr12”, and “CLOCK” will appear in the display.
2. Press the number pads and enter the current clock time. For example, if the time is now 8:30, press “8, 3,0” in order, and “8:30” and “CLOCK” will display.
3. Press Timer/Clock to finish clock setting, “:” will flash and the numbers will appear as a clock time in the display.
   Note:
   1. In the process of setting the clock, if thepad is pressed or if there is no operation within 25 seconds, the display will automatically return to standby mode.
   2. This is a 12-hour clock. If the numbers entered are not within the range between 1:00 to 12:59, the setting will not be accepted until valid numbers are entered.

TIMER

1. Press the Timer/Clock twice, “00:00” and “TIMER” will display.
2. Press the number pad to enter the time amount. The maximum amount of time that can be entered is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
3. Pressto confirm the setting.
4. When the time amount elapses, you will hear a long beep.
   Note:
   1. The Timer setting is different from the Clock setting; it is simply a timer.
   2. The Timer function can be used in any cooking process.
   3. You can check the timer during the timing process for 5 seconds by pressing Timer/Clock once. You can cancel the timing process by pressingduring the 5 seconds the timer is displayed.

MICROWAVE COOK

1. Press Micro, “00:00” and “MIC RO” will appear in the display.
2. Press the number pads to enter the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press Power Level; PL10 and MICRO will display. This is the default power of 100%. Press number pads 0 through 9 to select a different power level if desired. See the Power Level table below.
4. Pressto start cooking, and the system starts to count down.
   Example: To cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
   • Press Micro, ” 00:00″ and “MICRO” display.
   • Press “1, 5, 0, 0” for 15:00 to appear in the display.
   • Press Power Level, then press “5” to select 50% microwave power.
   • Pressto start cooking, and the system starts to count down.
     Note: In the process of setting, if thepad is pressed or if there is no operation within 25 seconds, the oven will automatically return to display the clock time.

STANDING TIME

“Standing time” means that after the timed cooking period ends, food should be allowed to stand either inside or outside the oven to completely finish cooking. Outside oven standing time will allow the oven to be available for other uses.

POWER LEVEL

Ten power levels are available. Prior to cooking, press Power Level, and “PL10” will display. Adjust the power by pressing a number pad as indicated in the table below.

ONE TOUCH START

1. Instant cooking at 100% power level and 1 to 6 minutes cooking time can be started by pressing the number pads 1 to 6.
2. Instant cooking a t 100% power level and 30 seconds cooking time can be started by pressing. Each repeated press will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
   Note:
   1. Time can also be added in 30-second increments by pressingduring Microwave Cooking.
   2. Time cannot be added by pressingduring Defrost, Auto Menu, and Sensor Menu functions.

DEFROST FUNCTION

1. Press Defrost, “DEF” and “dEF1” will appear in the display. Press the same pad repeatedly, “dEF1”, “dEF2”, “dEF3” will display in order.
2. Press the number pad to enter the weight to be defrosted. Enter the weight with LB first and then with OZ. The “LB” or “OZ” will display accordingly. Input the weight range between 1oz to 5 Lbs. If the weight input is not between 1oz to 5 Lbs, the input will be invalid. The oven will not operate until valid numbers are entered.
3. Pressto start defrosting, and the cooking time remaining will be displayed.
   Note: When two-thirds of the defrost time passes, the oven will pause defrost and beep twice to remind you to turn over the food. Turn over the food, close the door, and pressto resume the defrost cycle. If START isn’t pressed, the oven will continue to display the remaining time without resuming the defrost cycle.

COMBINATION FUNCTION (Microwave + Convection)

1. Press Micro + Conv, “CONV” and “MICRO” will appear in the display.
2. Press the number pads 1 through 4 to choose the cooking temperature. Temperature selections (°F): 1 = 100, 2 = 275, 3 = 350, 4 = 425. The corresponding temperature, “F”, “CONV”, and “MICRO” will display.
3. Press the number pads to enter the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
4. Pressto start cooking. The remaining cook time will display. You can check the selected temperature by pressing MICRO + CONV during cooking.
   Note: When using the convection function, you should place grill pan on the glass tray.

SENSOR MENU ( Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cook )

CAUTION: DO NOT consume foods immediately after the oven finishes cooking. Heated foods, especially pizza, may burn your mouth. Allow foods to cool to a safe eating temperature.

1. Place the food in the oven and close the door. Press the appropriate Sensor Menu item pad, and the oven will start immediately.
2. For Sensor Reheat or Sensor Cook function, press the corresponding pad repeatedly to select the menu code. The sensor cooking process starts immediately. When the released steam is detected by the oven, the remaining cooking time will appear in the display. The oven beeps 4 times when cooking is finished, and END will display.
   Note:
   1. 1. For the best sensor cooking results:
         • The room temperature cannot be over 95°F.
         • The weight of food must be more than 4 oz (110g).
         • The oven cavity, glass tray, and utensils must be dry.
      2. During cooking:
         • The food can be covered, but the cover or lid must be vented with a hole to allow steam to escape.
         • Do not open the door or pressingat any time during sensor cooking, or will stop the cooking process and return the oven to standby mode.
         • While using the sensor function, the sensor will self-analyze. If there is an error, the sensor function will stop working, show “E-5” in the display, and beep every 2 seconds until you presspad. This oven will automatically reset the function.

Example: Sensor Reheat Pad

1. After placing food into the oven, press the Sensor Reheat pad, and “Sr-1” and “SENSOR” will display.
2. Press the same pad repeatedly, “Sr-1”, “Sr-2”, “Sr-3”, and “SENSOR” will display in order. When your choice is in the display, wait a moment for “SENS” and “SENSOR” to display, and cooking will start. The oven beeps 4 times when cooking is finished.
   Note:
   1. Food to be avoided in sensor reheating.
      • Bread and other dry food, such as biscuits or cake.
      • Raw or uncooked food.
      • Beverage and Frozen food.
   2. The food can be covered, but the cover or lid must be vented with a hole to allow steam to escape.
   3. The food temperature must be at least 40°F when placing it into the oven for Sensor Heat to work correctly.

AUTOMATIC PROTECTION MECHANISM

When the oven cavity temperature becomes greater than 482°F during cooking, the oven enters super high temperature protection status. The digital display will show “E01” and will beep once a second until is pressed, and the oven will then display the clock time. The oven should reset for further use. If the error code shows a second time, call 1-800-657-6119 for customer assistance. If the oven cavity temperature is less than 77°F after running continuously for 5 minutes in Convection or Combination cooking, the oven enters super low temperature protection status. The digital display will show “E02” and will beep once a second until it is pressed, and the oven will then display the clock time. The oven should reset for further use. If the error code shows a second time, call 1-800-657-6119 for customer assistance. If the Sensor system is malfunctioning, the digital display will show “E03” and will beep once a second until it is pressed. Call 1-800-657-6119 for customer assistance.

Maintenance

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 following number for customer assistance: 800-657-6119.

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