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Kenmore 87103 - User Manual

Kenmore 87103
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Model: 87103
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.
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Summary

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

General Microwave Safety

Key safety rules to prevent microwave exposure and hazards during operation, including door interlocks and clean seals.

Liquid Heating Safety

Warnings about superheated liquids and safe handling procedures to prevent sudden boiling when inserting objects.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Appliance Usage and Care

Guidelines for proper appliance use, supervision, avoiding misuse, and handling combustible materials.

Electrical and Grounding Safety

Critical information on grounding, electrical requirements, extension cords, and socket accessibility.

Installation Site Requirements

Essential steps for safe installation, including placement, airflow, and cord management for correct operation.

UTENSILS GUIDE

Safe Microwave Utensil Usage

Lists recommended, limited-use, and not-recommended utensils for microwave cooking, with usage advice.

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Optimal Cooking Methods

Techniques like stirring, arrangement, shielding, turning, standing, and adding moisture for efficient cooking.

SPECIFICATIONS

Appliance Technical Details

Key specifications including dimensions, output, frequency, capacity, and net weight of the microwave.

PART NAMES

Microwave Oven Components Identification

Visual identification of major parts like the door lock, window, air vent, shaft, roller ring, glass tray, and control panel.

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Control Panel Features and Functions

Explanation of the display screen, quick cook buttons, power, timer, number pads, clock, reset, and start/stop functions.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Setting the Clock and Timer

Procedures for setting the oven's internal clock and using the timer function for cooking.

Cooking Program Setup

Guidance on setting single-stage and two-stage cooking programs with time and power level adjustments.

Weight-Based Cooking and Defrosting

Instructions for using 'Cook By Weight' and 'Defrost By Weight' functions based on food weight.

Speed Defrost Function

How to use the speed defrost feature, which alternates defrost and stand times for quick thawing.

Quick Cook Settings Overview

Preset functions like Popcorn, Baked Potato, Pizza, Beverage, Frozen Dinner, Reheat for automatic cooking.

Setting Child Lock

Instructions for activating and deactivating the child lock feature to prevent unsupervised operation.

CLEANING AND CARE

Oven Cleaning Procedures

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the interior, exterior, control panel, and glass tray of the microwave oven.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Checklist of common issues and checks to perform before contacting service personnel for malfunctions.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Product Warranty Terms

Details of the product's one-year warranty, including coverage and limitations for household use.

Summary

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

General Microwave Safety

Key safety rules to prevent microwave exposure and hazards during operation, including door interlocks and clean seals.

Liquid Heating Safety

Warnings about superheated liquids and safe handling procedures to prevent sudden boiling when inserting objects.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Appliance Usage and Care

Guidelines for proper appliance use, supervision, avoiding misuse, and handling combustible materials.

Electrical and Grounding Safety

Critical information on grounding, electrical requirements, extension cords, and socket accessibility.

Installation Site Requirements

Essential steps for safe installation, including placement, airflow, and cord management for correct operation.

UTENSILS GUIDE

Safe Microwave Utensil Usage

Lists recommended, limited-use, and not-recommended utensils for microwave cooking, with usage advice.

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Optimal Cooking Methods

Techniques like stirring, arrangement, shielding, turning, standing, and adding moisture for efficient cooking.

SPECIFICATIONS

Appliance Technical Details

Key specifications including dimensions, output, frequency, capacity, and net weight of the microwave.

PART NAMES

Microwave Oven Components Identification

Visual identification of major parts like the door lock, window, air vent, shaft, roller ring, glass tray, and control panel.

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Control Panel Features and Functions

Explanation of the display screen, quick cook buttons, power, timer, number pads, clock, reset, and start/stop functions.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Setting the Clock and Timer

Procedures for setting the oven's internal clock and using the timer function for cooking.

Cooking Program Setup

Guidance on setting single-stage and two-stage cooking programs with time and power level adjustments.

Weight-Based Cooking and Defrosting

Instructions for using 'Cook By Weight' and 'Defrost By Weight' functions based on food weight.

Speed Defrost Function

How to use the speed defrost feature, which alternates defrost and stand times for quick thawing.

Quick Cook Settings Overview

Preset functions like Popcorn, Baked Potato, Pizza, Beverage, Frozen Dinner, Reheat for automatic cooking.

Setting Child Lock

Instructions for activating and deactivating the child lock feature to prevent unsupervised operation.

CLEANING AND CARE

Oven Cleaning Procedures

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the interior, exterior, control panel, and glass tray of the microwave oven.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Checklist of common issues and checks to perform before contacting service personnel for malfunctions.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Product Warranty Terms

Details of the product's one-year warranty, including coverage and limitations for household use.

Kenmore 87103 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model87103
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

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