How to Reset the Clock on a Kenmore Microwave Oven

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Irene A. Blake
Irene A. Blake
Published: Dec 7, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Kenmore microwave ovens are sold in a variety of styles, including countertop, built-in, hood, range and combination convection/microwave models. Because the clock in a Kenmore microwave is digital and relies on electrical power, any type of power failure will disrupt it. To reset the clock you simply need to enter the time using the same method that you used at installation.

  1. Press the “Clock” or “Time of Day” key on your Kenmore microwave’s control panel.

  2. Push the number keys to input the time. For example, “945” or “0945” equals “9:45” on the display. If you have a microwave with a 24-hour rather than 12-hour clock, also set the time of day: touch “Enter/Start” or “Start” on the panel and then push “1” for “AM” or “2” for “PM.”

  3. Touch “Clock” or “Time of Day” again, “Enter/Start” or just “Start” to save the setting.

The Drip Cap

  • Kenmore microwave ovens are sold in a variety of styles, including countertop, built-in, hood, range and combination convection/microwave models.
  • If you have a microwave with a 24-hour rather than 12-hour clock, also set the time of day: touch “Enter/Start” or “Start” on the panel and then push “1” for “AM” or “2” for “PM.”
Irene A. Blake

Based in Southern Pennsylvania, Irene A. Blake has been writing on a wide range of topics for over a decade. Her work has appeared in projects by The National Network for Artist Placement, the-phone-book Limited and GateHouse Media. She…

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