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1. Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow contact with another metal object
2. PL4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium Low Defrost PL3 Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 20 PL2 10 Low PL1 Softening butter cheese and ice cream Taking chill out of fruit Manual Cooking NOTE To cook at 100 power begin by touching number pads to enter cook time then touch START To Use 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME 00 00 will appear in the display Enter the length of time to cook If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 3 Touch POWER LEVEL The default power level PL10 will appear in the display Enter the desired power level See Microwave Cooking Power 4 Touch START When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 5 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Cooking in Stages The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 2 stages which may include a defrosting stage See Weight Defrost Timed Defrost to set defrosting stage NOTE If a defrosting stage is programmed it will cycle first To Cook in Stages 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME 00 00 will appear in the display Enter the length of time to cook during the first stage 3 Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the desired cooking power
3. for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage 5 Touch START One tone will sound between stages When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 6 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Cook time may be added in 30 second increments during the cycling stage by touching START ADD 30 SEC control 10 Favorite Use the FAVORITE control to program store and recall the top 3 most frequently used manual cook programs Each Favorite may have 1 or 2 stages see Cooking in Stages section In the event of a power failure the saved Favorites will have to be reprogrammed To Set FAVORITE 1 Touch FAVORITE 1 will appear in the display Touch FAVORITE repeatedly to scroll through 2 and 3 until the desired Favorite program number is displayed Touch COOK TIME then enter the cook time 3 Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the power level If programming a second stage enter the cook time and power level for that stage see Cooking in Stages section 4 Touch FAVORITE to save program or Touch START to begin the programmed cycle The program will also be saved To Use FAVORITE 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch FAVORITE repeatedly until desired program number appears in the display 3 Touch START When the cycle ends End will appear in
4. nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean m Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface Stainless Steel on some models To avoid damage to microwave oven door and exterior do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Rub in direction of grain m Stainless steel cleaner not included See Assistance or Service section to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Vinegar for hard water spots CONTROL PANEL m Sponge or soft cloth and water Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel Dry with soft cloth m To avoid damage to
5. Frozen Vegetable Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch the desired menu control SC sensor cook will appear in the display 3 Touch START The microwave oven will start and sensor cooking will begin SC will remain in the display during cooking When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 4 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 11 Weight Defrost Timed Defrost The Weight Defrost feature s preset programs can be used the Timed Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting m Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Weight Defrost The Weight Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or for frozen ready made food DEFROST FOODS INSTRUCTIONS DEF1 Meat By weight Beef ground steaks roast stew Lamb stew and chops Pork chops ribs roasts The narrow or fat
6. In the U S A Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com Our Consultants Provide Assistance With Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For Further Assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Replacement Parts Turntable Hub Part Number W10451789 Glass Turntable Part Number W10451786 Turntable Support and Rollers Part Number W10451792 Cleaning Supplies affresh Kitchen Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 affresh Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number W10355049 Heavy Duty Degreaser
7. and applies only when the microwave is used in the country in which it was purchased This limited warranty is effective from the date of the original consumer purchase Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service or replacement under this limited warranty 15 ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your microwave to instruct you how to use your product to replace or repair house fuses reset circuit breakers or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace light bulbs Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 In home service Your microwave must be shipped to a KitchenAid designated service company 4 Repairs or replacement when your microwave is used for other than normal single family household use or when it is used ina manner contrary to published user or operator instructions and or installation instructions 5 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by KitchenAid 6 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your microwave unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to KitchenAid within 30 days from the date of purchase 7 Any food loss due to microwave product fail
8. during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name For example PL7 70 Medium High To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle touch POWER LEVEL The display will briefly show the current power level then will return to the cooking countdown Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NAME USE 100 High PL10 Quick heating convenience foods and default setting foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 PLY Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 PL8 Heating rice pasta or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 70 Medium High PL7 Reheating a single serving of food 60 PL6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium Cooking ham whole poultry and pot PL5 roasts Simmering stews 40
9. the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 4 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats and adjusts the cook time accordingly Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods Microwave safe containers or steamers with loose fitting lids are recommended The loose fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor When covering foods with plastic wrap be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape SC sensor cook will appear in the display during sensor cooking NOTES m The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes m The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry The room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C If the door is opened while the sensor is detecting moisture while SC appears in the display sensing will stop and the program will be canceled Menu sensor and non sensor The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking reheating For added convenience the available recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label see Parts and Features for its location MENU ITEM POPCORN non sensor SERVING SIZE 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g 1 75 oz 50 g INSTRUCTIONS m To avoid damage to
10. the turntable bottom ridge MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Dinner Pizza Popcorn Plate Reheat Favorite Beverage Soup Timed Fresh Frozen Defrost Vegetable Vegetable Frozen Entree Cook Time ES 3 a g E elele gt a a w OO DI A Control Lock Hold 3 Sec ER Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven 0 00 will appear in the display If the 0 00 appears in the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Reset the clock if needed See Clock Function Icons A B C D E E G H I A Microwaves D Power low to mid G Menu Program B Defrost E Time H Ounces C Power high F Control lock Pounds The icons light up in the display while their specific functions are being programmed While the set function is operating the icons flash until the program is over The control lock icon remains lit not flashing while the control is locked When the microwave oven is in use the display will show cook time remaining and the function icons will flash When the microwave oven is not in use the display will show the time of day if the clock is set or Timer countdown if the Timer is set Start The START control begins any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted by opening the door touching START will resume the cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven a cooking function cannot be started if
11. va 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE ccssecsseecsseseseeeeseeeeeseeesseensseeeenenees 13 General Cleaning coc cicessia cs casieatecstessiaeseeccenseestagecteascsteastencieneaes 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ssccsssecsseecsseeeeseeeeseesseeeeneeeesneeenneeeneeeennee 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ccsecesseeesseeeseeeeenseeesneesseeesseeesees 15 Inthe US Ae as ccc teed FEE iat dee Eege dee EES 15 Replacement Parts 15 STI GIL 15 MWARPRAN Dee ec 15 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean A DANGER AWARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock m The microwav
12. KitchenAid MICROWAVE OVEN Use amp Care Guide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com IER 2 Model KCMS1655 W10677558A TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY sseccsseeesseeesseeesneessneeeseeeneesseee 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS sccsseesseeesseeeesseeesneeenseeeseees 5 UNPaCking WEE 5 Location Requirements e 5 Electrical Heouirerments orano iann aonana aaaea aat aet earte aeran 5 PARTS AND FEATURES suste EEN Ee 6 Turntables an EE naianei ietie 6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 2 cccs ccssseesseeeeseeeesteessneneeneessaees 6 RI EEN 7 SAM EE 7 AdG3O SOCOMAS EE 7 ele EE 7 TOMCSYecaateses este caetextecadatocet otahed oe cniisiesamtsscees oes ober vececesatenscensseecthertes 7 ele 7 RBE 7 Control LOCK E 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ccsseecsseeesseeesseeenseeeeseeessneessenenneesenees 8 Food Characteristics ccccccsccccsssceccsssseceesseeeeessneeesssneeeessseeeeees 8 Cooking Guidelines AAA 8 Cookware and Dinnerware ssssseesnneseesnesrnnstneernnrenstnnnnnsennenn ne 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Mantial CGoekipg 22 deeg eege 10 Cooking in Stages aniier V Nan 10 FAVONITC csis5 tcccheue Site lveasvck cabanas cana saacatndaiaceidaadseataadedanadedadsenseesccs 10 Sensor COOKING E 10 Menu Sensor and non sensor 11 Weight Defrost Timed Defrost
13. NTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so this limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province LIMITATION OF REMEDIES EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR DISCRETION AS PROVIDED HEREIN KITCHENAID 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 so these limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide Additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling KitchenAid In the U S A call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 9 12 Keep this book and your sales slip together for futu
14. Part Number 31552A Built In Kits This countertop microwave oven can be built in by using one of the following trim kits These kits are available from the dealer or can be ordered by kit model number See Assistance or Service section for the toll free number KIT SIZE KIT MODEL NUMBERS COLORS 27 68 6 cm MK2167AW White MK2167AB Black MK2167AS Stainless MK2160AW White MK2160AB Black MK2160AS Stainless 30 76 2 cm The built in trim kits can be installed over any electric or gas built in wall oven up to 30 76 2 cm KITCHENAID COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the original date of purchase when this microwave is installed operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter KitchenAid will at its sole option either pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship or replace the product If replaced the unit will be covered by the remaining one year limited warranty of the original unit See service instructions below YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR DISCRETION AS PROVIDED HEREIN Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company This limited warranty is valid in the United States or Canada
15. VER WHEN THE CONTAINER After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS oven for a short time before removing the container INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container m Do not mount over a sink m Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly since open door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or is no damage to the tamper with the safety interlocks 1 Door bent b Do not place any object between the oven front face and 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WARNING This product contains one or mor
16. be erased If the Clock is not set 0 00 will remain in the display when the microwave oven is not in use To Set The microwave oven and Timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch number pads to enter correct time of day 3 Touch CLOCK Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down When the cook function is active in the display touch TIMER to see the Timer count down for about 5 seconds To Set 1 Touch TIMER 2 Touch number pads to enter desired time 3 Touch START When the set time ends End will appear in the display and the end of Timer tones will sound 4 Touch STOP CANCEL while the Timer is active in the display to cancel the Timer Control Lock The Control Lock disables the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven must be off Touch and hold STOP CANCEL for about 3 seconds until the tone sounds and the control lock icon see Function Icons in the Display section appears in the display Repeat to unlock The control lock icon will remain lit in the display until the control is unlocked If any control pad is touched while the control is locked there will be no response from the control MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the
17. e chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1 Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials 2 Clean the inside with a soft damp cloth 3 Check for damage such as m adoor that is not lined up correctly m damage around the door or m dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven If there is any damage do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs NOTE To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not remove microwave inlet cover See Parts and Features Location Requirements AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven Failure to do so can result in back or other injury IMPORTANT The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy side Handle the microwave oven gently The weight of the microwave oven is over 35 Ibs 15 9 kg m Place the microwave oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the food and utensils you place inside it m The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation NOTE Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the Assistance or Service section m Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches o
18. e oven should be serviced only by qualified fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near
19. em in the home Interference with radio TV cordless phone etc m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet for the electronic device m Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean m Is the cordless phone frequency 2 4 GHz Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while the microwave oven is on Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only factory specified parts These factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory specified parts in your area call us or your nearest KitchenAid designated service center
20. f space at the back and side of the microwave oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven as well as poor cooking results m Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal device may automatically turn the microwave oven off The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled Electrical Requirements AWARNING E Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required m A120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended m A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker m A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS E For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of e
21. l items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations
22. lectric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual A B C D E F H G A Door lock system G Door open push button B Window H Microwave inlet cover C Cooking guide label I Removable turntable support D Microwave oven light J Glass turntable E Display K Model and serial number plate F Control panel Turntable A Turntable B Hub C Support D Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly For best cooking results do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved wedges in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside
23. microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not operate microwave oven when it is empty m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven m Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst requiring significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time Food Characteristics When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of F
24. ood The more food heated at once the longer the cook time needed Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center If cooking severa
25. r 10 oz or 20 oz 283 g or 567 g Remove from package Loosen cover on 3 sides If entr e is not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking DINNER PLATE 10 16 oz 283 454 g Place food on microwave safe plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand sensor reheat refrigerated 2 3 minutes after heating FRESH 1 to 4 cups Place in microwave safe container and add 2 4 tbs 80 60 mL water Cover with VEGETABLE 250 mL to 1 L plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking sensor FROZEN 1 to 4 cups Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let VEGETABLE 250 mL to 1 L stand 2 3 minutes after cooking sensor When covering foods make sure the vent opening is large enough for the moisture to escape This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time To Use Non sensor Menu Popcorn Pizza Reheat Beverage Soup Potato Frozen Entr e 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 1 2 Touch desired menu control The first programmed amount will appear in the display Touch control pad repeatedly to change quantity See chart 3 Touch START When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 4 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display To Use Sensor Menu Dinner Plate Fresh Vegetable
26. r To Use Timed Defrost 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch TIMED DEFROST 00 00 will appear in the display 3 Enter the time in minutes and seconds 4 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time The cycle may be interrupted briefly to turn food if necessary by opening the door Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 5 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display To Defrost Manually Follow direction in Manual Cooking section and use 30 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels To avoid damage to stainless steel models rub in direction of grain The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild
27. re S x s Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product Model number Serial number Purchase date 261800316623 W10677558A 2 14 SP PN W10677561A 2014 All rights reserved Printed in China
28. the control panel do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Microwave oven will not operate Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat try the steps in the bullets below If microwave oven still does not operate call for service See Assistance or Service section Is the door completely closed Firmly close door Is a packaging spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove packaging spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section Is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section Does door appear in the display Open and close the microwave oven door and then touch START See Start section Microwave oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the power supply in the magnetron cycles on Microwave oven door looks wa
29. the microwave oven do not use regular paper bags or glassware Pop only one package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper For best cooking results do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package NOTE During Popcorn function as with all microwave cooking functions the microwave oven should be attended at all times Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle PIZZA REHEAT 1 to 3 slices 3 oz 85 g Place pizza slices on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate in the center of the non sensor each refrigerated turntable reheat BEVERAGE non 1 or 2 cups 8 oz Do not cover The diameter of the cup s opening will affect how the liquid heats sensor reheat 250 mL each Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster SOUP non 1 to 4 cups Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand sensor 250 mL to 1 L 2 3 minutes after heating POTATO non 1 to 4 potatoes 10 oz Pierce each one several times with a fork Place on paper towel around turntable sensor 283 g each edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart Place a single potato to the side of the turntable Let stand 5 minutes after cooking FROZEN ENTREE non senso
30. the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes The word door will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed Add 30 Seconds The START ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time with each additional touch of the control Time may be added to any manual cooking cycle in 30 second increments at the current power level by touching START ADD 30 SEC during cooking NOTE To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes The word door will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed Stop Cancel The STOP CANCEL control clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking It will not erase the time of day The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle The STOP CANCEL control is also used to lock and unlock the control panel See Control Lock Tones Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off These tones indicate the following One tone m Valid entry m Control lock activated or deactivated Two tones m End of stage in multistage cooking Three tones m End of Timer countdown Five tones m End of cycle Clock This is a standard 12 hour clock 1 00 12 59 The Clock cannot
31. ty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe sausage baking dish Do not cover DEF2 Poultry Place in microwave safe baking By weight dish chicken breast side up Do not Chicken whole and cover cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast DEFS Fish Place in microwave safe baking By weight dish Do not cover Fillets Steaks Whole shellfish 12 To Use Weight Defrost 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch WEIGHT DEFROST dEF1 will appear in the display Touch WEIGHT DEFROST a second time for dEF2 or a third time for dEF8 if defrosting poultry or fish See chart To select your desired program touch START or wait 5 seconds and the prompt for entering weight will appear in the display 3 Enter the weight Weight can be set from 0 3 Ib to 6 3 Ibs 136 g to 2 86 kg 4 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time The cycle may be interrupted briefly to turn food if necessary by opening the door Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 5 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Timed Defrost Timed Defrost does not have a preset program but uses only 30 PL3 cooking powe
32. ure 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Microwaves with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your appliance The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer If you reside in the United States and your KitchenAid Countertop Microwave should cease to operate within the first year of ownership 1 Call our Customer eXperience Center at 1 800 253 1301 toll free 2 Give the consultant your model serial number and shipping address 3 The consultant will advise whether the microwave qualifies for repair or replacement 4 In the event of repair you may be directed to forward the product to a KitchenAid designated service center You are responsible for insurance and freight to the designated service center Please include your name and address on a piece of paper along with a copy of the proof of purchase register receipt charge slip etc The microwave should be properly packaged to avoid damage in transit as we will not be responsible for any such damage 5 KitchenAid will return the repaired unit or at our option an identical or comparable microwave to your door free of charge DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHA
33. vy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support See Turntable section Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and clean turntable hub support and rollers Replace hub support and turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly 14 Turntable alternates rotation directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages m Is the display showing 0 00 There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned off See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset or turn on Clock Display shows time countdown but the microwave oven is not operating m Is the Timer in use See Timer section Cooking times seem too long m Is the cooking power set properly See Microwave Cooking Power section m Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times m Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Electrical Requirements Have a qualified electrician check the electrical syst
34. water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven H materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be To reduce the risk of injury to persons overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to Do not overheat the liquid be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container e SE rate is removed from the microwave oven is not always Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks SUDDENLY BOILING O

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