KitchenAid Toaster KCMC1575 User's Manual
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1. sess 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal sse 9 Microwave Cooking Power 10 Manual Cooking ipti tenga eren 10 Cooking in Stages 10 Sensor COOKIDQ nott asena aa rera pa renarna REIS aada Ded nun 10 Menu sensor and 11 C E 12 CONVECTION ce eraat tme LM ier reor uis e eee DM sea 12 Convection Temperature Indicator 12 Gonvection ROGaSt eate ce d pent es 12 Convection Bake nena nics cese ep Ais 13 MN 14 MICROWAVE OVEN 15 General Cleaning ii rnit dieran 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 ASSISTANCE OR 17 Replacement 17 Built Ii Kits eere e EO ru de eee ERE eee 17 AUDI 18 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 follow2. 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 Inthe 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 MERCHANTABILITY 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 l
3. 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 wavy 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 tur
4. White MKC2157AB Black MKC2157AS Stainless 30 76 2 cm MKC2150AW White MKC2150AB Black MKC2150AS Stainless built in trim kits can be installed over any electric or gas built in wall oven up to 30 76 2 17 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 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 ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY 1 Serv
5. F 163 C and the default roast time is one hour 1 Arrange food on convection rack place rack with food ina pan then place the pan with the rack and food on the turntable and close the door or Place food in a pan place the pan on the convection rack then place the rack with the pan and food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch CONVECTION ROAST 325 will blink in the display Touch the number pad that corresponds to the desired temperature if other than 325 163 C Available temperatures are 170 F 77 C through 375 F 191 C If roasting for the default length of time of 1 hour skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK TIME 0 00 will appear in the display Enter length of time to roast in hours and minutes 4 Touch START Convection Roast time will count down in the display 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 The Convection Bake function is ideal for baking items such as souffl s breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and casseroles m The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the Convection Bake cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended m Use ovenproof bakeware Metal bakeware may used during the Convection Bake cycle m This microwave oven may be preheated in the same way that a standard oven is preheated Most recipes for baked goods cal
6. 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 slices oz 85 g Place pizza slices on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate in the center of the non sensor each refrigerated turntable BEVERAGE non 1 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 sensor 250 mL to 1 L stand 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 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 30 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 and add 2 4 tbs 30 60 mL water Cover with VEGETABLE 250
7. flash When the microwave oven reaches 100 the first bar will light When the microwave oven reaches 170 the second bar will light and so on until the desired temperature is reached and the eighth bar stops flashing and becomes solid The Convection Roast function shortens the cooking time for foods that normally require long periods of time to cook It alternates between convection heat and microwave energy Combination cooking also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside m The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the Convection Roast cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not use metal cookware or utensils during the Convection Roast cycle Use only ovenproof microwave safe cookware m Meats may be roasted directly on the convection rack Use an ovenproof microwave safe pan to catch the drippings Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags m Check for doneness after cooking time has ended If not completely done let stand in microwave oven for a few minutes to complete cooking Examples of Convection Roast Times Pork roast 2 lbs 907 g 350 F for 50 min about 22 23 min Ib Whole chicken 4 Ibs 1 8 kg giblet removed 350 F for 1 hr 10 min about 18 20 min Ib chicken pieces 2 Ibs 907 g 325 F for 40 min To Use NOTE The default temperature is 325
8. inside the turntable bottom ridge The microwave oven uses a calrod thermal element for grilling The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot The use of oven mitts is recommended The microwave oven s convection system is composed of a convection element which heats in conjunction with the convection fan for true convection cooking The convection system is embedded in the wall of the microwave oven cavity behind the screen See Parts and Features The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot The use of oven mitts is recommended The tall grill rack is designed for grilling in the microwave oven See Grill section Place the grill rack securely on a pan the pan on the turntable and position food on grill rack See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions The short convection rack is designed to be used with the convection element and fan for true convection cooking See Convection Bake and Convection Roast sections Place the convection rack on the turntable and position dish with food on the rack If food is placed directly on the rack a pan may be placed under the rack to catch drippings See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions Accessory Configurations Grilling Roasting A Turntable B Pan not provided C Grill rack D Convec
9. 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 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 SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN 3 3 oz 94 g m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not use regular paper bags or non sensor 3 0 oz 85 g glassware 1 75 oz 50 g 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
10. mL to 1 L plastic wrap and vent Stir and let 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 To Use Sensor Menu Dinner Plate Fresh Vegetable Beverage Soup Potato Frozen Vegetable 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch desired menu control 2 Touch the desired menu control The first programmed amount will appear in the display SC sensor cook will appear in the display Touch control pad repeatedly or touch number pads to change quantity See chart The microwave oven will start and sensor cooking will begin 3 Touch START SC will remain in the display until the sensor has When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the determined the remaining cook time end of cycle tones will sound 3 Touch START When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the 4 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display end of cycle tones will sound 4 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 11 The Grill function uses calrod thermal element that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods m Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for faster grilling m Oven cavity and door w
11. 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 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 If 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 sto
12. the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord SAVETHESE 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 B D E F F A Door lock system B Window C Cooking guide label D Convection element and fan E Microwave oven light F Display G Control panel H Door open push button 1 Microwave inlet cover J Removable turntable support K Glass turntable L Model and serial number plate Parts and Features Not Shown Grill element on cavity ceiling 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
13. 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 Acceptable for use Glass China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Dinnerware Containers Pottery Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Follow manufacturer s recommendations Bakeware 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 10096 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool 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 a
14. ART 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 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 are audible signals that may be turned off To Turn Off On End of Cycle End of Timer and Reminder Tones With the microwave oven door open touch and hold number pad 3 for about 3 seconds until a tone sounds To Turn Off On All Tones With the microwave oven door open touch and hold number pad 2 for about 3 seconds These tones indicate the following One tone m Valid entry m Control lock activated or deactivated m End of stage in multistage cooking Two tones End of convection bake preheat Three tones End of Timer countdown Five tones End of cooking cycle m Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle and end of Timer tones This is standard 12 hour clock 1 00 12 59 Clock cannot be erased If the Clock is not set 0 00 will remain in the display when the mi
15. KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT S MADE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com leau e IE E EA 2 Model KCMC1575 W10434302A TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION 85 0 0 0 Denn Location Electrical Requirements 4 00 440 PARTS AND 85 2 22 2 2 F rntable oet es eter Grill Elerment 5 Convection Element and Grill and CONVECTION 44 0 07000 0 010 Weight Entry 2 2 040 22 MICROWAVE OVEN nnna 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking 0 9 Cookware Dinnerware
16. clean Make sure these areas are clean 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 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 m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speakin
17. crowave 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 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 The default display language is English but may be set to French Two display messages are affected End English or Fin French and door English or PrtE porte French To Set Language to French With the microwave oven door open touch and hold number pad 1 for about 3 seconds until a tone sounds Repeat to change back to English The language remains set after a power failure The default weight entry mode for Defrost is imperial pounds but may be set to metric grams This setting does not affect any other program besides Defrost See Defrost section To Set Weight Entry to Metric With the microwave oven door o
18. de Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this microwave oven when not in use Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close 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 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 more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Empty the microwave oven of any
19. e oven cavity and door will become hot during the convection cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended Use the provided convection short rack Do not cover turntable or convection rack with aluminum foil as it interferes with the circulation of hot air 12 m Donotuse light plastic containers plastic wrap or paper products All ovenproof cookware or metal utensils can be used with the Convection Bake function Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection only items Metal utensils cannot be used with the Convection Roast function m special techniques are needed to adapt standard oven recipes to convection cooking although some temperatures might need to be reduced and some cooking times might need to be shortened The ten bars in the bottom of the display represent the microwave oven s current and approaching temperature Each bar corresponds to the temperature represented on each of the number pads 1 through O 10 The bar corresponding to the desired set temperature will flash As the microwave oven heats each bar will light as its corresponding temperature is reached When the desired temperature is reached the flashing bar will become solid If the temperature of the microwave oven drops below the set temperature the bar will flash until the microwave oven heats to the set temperature again For example if the desired temperature is set at 375 number pad 8 the eighth bar will
20. egal 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 18 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this inf
21. g 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 Glass Turntable Part Number W10451786 Turntable Support and Rollers Part Number W10605643 Turntable Hub Part Number W10605644 Cleaning Supplies affresh Kitchen Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 Convection Rack short Part Number W10605651 Grill Rack tall Part Number W10605652 affresh Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number W10355049 Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552A 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 27 68 6 cm KIT MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MKC2157AW
22. ge 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 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 Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher CONVECTION and GRILL RACKS Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended To avoid damage to the convection and grill racks do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers Mild soap water and washcloth 15 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 Is the microwave oven wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven Microwave oven will not operate Is the magnetron working properly
23. ice 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 in a 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 failure 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
24. ill become very hot during grill element use The use of oven mitts is recommended Use an ovenproof pan to catch drippings The grill rack and pan will become very hot Use oven mitts to grasp pan for removal To avoid damage do not place hot pan directly on heat sensitive surfaces The turntable must be in place when using the grill rack For best results apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack Examples of Grill Times Toast 5 5 min Sirloin steak 1 Ib 454 g 3 4 1 9 cm Side 1 15 min thick medium doneness Side 2 10 min To Use 1 Place grill rack securely on pan and place both on the turntable Then position food on rack and close the door 2 Touch GRILL 00 00 will appear in the display Enter the length of time to grill in minutes and seconds 3 Touch START Grill time will count down in the display About halfway through the cycle a tone will sound This is a reminder to turn the food if desired 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 The convection system circulates hot air through the microwave oven cavity with a fan The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly Convection Bake uses the convection system only Convection Roast uses the convection system in conjunction with microwaves to cook more quickly m The microwav
25. ing 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 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 When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food 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 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
26. l for preheating m The default temperature is 350 F 177 C and the default bake time is one hour Examples of Convection Bake Times Cookies 350 F for 10 13 min Bread 350 F for 25 30 min 400 F for 18 20 400 F for 25 min Frozen pizza thin crust Frozen pizza thick crust To Use Without Preheat NOTE The end of preheat tones will sound when the microwave oven has reached the desired temperature but no action is required 1 Place pan of food on the convection rack then place the rack with the pan on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch CONVECTION BAKE 350 will blink in the display Touch the number pad that corresponds to the desired temperature if other than 350 177 C If baking for the default length of time of 1 hour skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK TIME 0 00 will appear in the display Enter length of time to bake in hours and minutes 4 Touch START Convection Bake time will count down in the display The end of preheat tones will sound during the countdown 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 Use With Preheat 1 Place the convection rack on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch CONVECTION BAKE 350 will blink in the display Touch the number pad that corresponds to the desired temperature if other than 350 177 C 3 To
27. ntable support working properly 16 Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages 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 Is the Timer in use See Timer section Tones are not sounding Are tones turned off See Tones section Cooking times seem too long Is the cooking power set properly See Microwave Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Electrical Requirements Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Odor coming from microwave oven during convection and or grill cooking This is normal for the first few convection and or grill cycles The odor will dissipate with repeated use Interference with radio TV cordless phone etc Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet for the electronic device 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 Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces
28. o not defrost less than 1 4 Ib 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe roast stew Lamb stew and chops Pork chops ribs roasts sausage baking dish Do not cover Poultry Place in microwave safe baking Chicken whole and dish chicken breast side up Do cut up not cover Cornish hens Turkey breast Fish Place in microwave safe baking Fillets dish Do not cover Steaks Whole shellfish 14 To Use Defrost 1 2 4 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door Touch DEFROST Enter the weight in pounds Weight can be set from 0 3 Ib to 6 3 Ibs 136 g to 2 86 kg NOTE Enter weight in grams if weight entry mode is set to metric See Weight Entry Mode section 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 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 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
29. 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 Mild 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 dama
30. ormation on the model and serial number label located on the product Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date 19 W10434302A 261 4 13 SP 10434221 2013 All rights reserved Printed in China
31. owing 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 PL4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium Low Defrost PL3 Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 20 PL2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low PL1 Taking chill out of fruit 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 a
32. packing materials 2 Clean the inside with a soft damp cloth 3 Check for damage such as m a door 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 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 block the exhaust vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of 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
33. pen touch and hold number pad 0 for about 3 seconds until a tone sounds Repeat to change back to imperial The mode remains set after a power failure 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 appears in the display Repeat to unlock 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 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 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 remov
34. ppear 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 10 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 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 for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage 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 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
35. rage 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 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 To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 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 m Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in convection combination grill or PAN BROWN mo
36. rcing 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 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 For Use with Grill Element Use the provided tall grill rack with an ovenproof pan to catch the drippings For Use with Convection System Use the provided short convection rack and an ovenproof baking dish for convection baking Use the provided short convection rack and a microwave safe ovenproof baking dish for convection roasting 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 foll
37. 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 AWARNING I 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 Atime delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker W Aseparate circuit serving only this microwave oven GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 electric 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
38. the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean ADANGER 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 The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven 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
39. tion rack E Cookie sheet not provided MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Dinner Pizza Popcorn Plate Reheat Beverage Soup Potato Fresh Frozen Vegetable Vegetable Defrost Convection Convection T Grill Roast Bake Cook Power Time Level Clock Timer STOP START CANCEL Add 30 Sec Control Lock Hold 3 Sec 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 When the microwave oven is in use the display will show cook time remaining 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 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 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 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 ST
40. uch START H1 00 will appear in the display and start counting down When preheat temperature is reached 2 tones will sound 4 Place the pan of food on the convection rack and close the door If Convection Bake time remaining in the display is correct skip Step 5 5 Touch COOK TIME 0 00 will appear in the display Enter length of time to bake in hours and minutes 6 Touch START Convection Bake time will count down in the display When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 7 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 13 m Unwrap foods 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 The Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for defrosting meat poultry and fish by weight 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 Use the following chart as a guide FOODS INSTRUCTIONS Meat The narrow or fatty areas of Beef ground steaks irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting D
41. 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 several 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 MATERIAL Plastic Wraps Bags Covers RECOMMENDATIONS Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the
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