KitchenAid KHMS1850S User's Manual
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1. 8 Microwave Cooking 9 Manual Cooking ccasecatecarscnceasesdeessseechcastesstsrsessteatenenenmstvanavaneers 9 Cooking in Stages 9 Sens r COOKING 9 One Touch Cooking 10 Preset COOkinG AE A A seh 10 dahil dn eel ie et 10 ss er tence eit LT nee ne aaraa EAE Ena aap 11 Keep Wark 12 MICROWAVE OVEN 12 General 12 13 Replacing Cooktop 13 Replacing Microwave Oven 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ccsssseesseesseeseesseeeseesseeneeeseeeseeeneessneseneneeas 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE cccscssessestssesserssenseeseesseseneneeens 15 Replacement Patts ccccsssssccssssseecessseeeessseeeessseeessssnaeeessaess 15 WARRANTY eaer erene maana ara aa anaa aana eaaa n roA San aee Saaana aai 16 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 saf2. Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations 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 Follow manufacturer s recommendations Bakeware Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven Wooden Containers Styrofoam Do not use in microwave oven 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 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 allow alum
3. 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 this 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 The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section m 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 storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyon
4. 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 AWARNING 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 120 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 A separate circuit serving only this appliance 4 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 the power supply cord is
5. Assistance or Service section to order Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Vinegar for hard water spots CONTROL PANEL Sponge or soft cloth and water Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel Dry with soft cloth 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 COOKING RACK Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers m Mild cleanser water and washcloth RACK SUPPORTS To avoid soil buildup which may lead to arcing and cause damage to the microwave oven clean rack supports often Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels m Mild nonabrasive soap or detergent and washcloth toothbrush or cotton swab Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months See Assistance or Service to reorder filters See General Cleaning for instructions on cleaning To Remove 1 Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the bac
6. Simmering stews 40 4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium 3 Low Defrost Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 20 2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit To Use 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME then enter length of time to cook If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 Touch COOK POWER then enter the desired power level See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time after touching START by repeating the above steps The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 3 stages Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages To Cook in Stages 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME then enter length of time to cook during the first stage If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK POWER then enter the desired power level for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages 5 Touch START The d
7. 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 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 12 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 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 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 the 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 KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish not included KitchenAid Stainless Steel Wipes not included See
8. clean rack supports often see General Cleaning section MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL SENSOR AUTO REHEAT wae ENTER COOK TIM pe Ii ii i w 8 yy TORN TABLE OFF 18507 START ONE TOUCH Baked Meal Potato Reheat AUTO Reheat Cook Defrost Cook Cook Keep Time Power Warm gaia 200 Cancel OFF Control Lock Hold 5 Seconds Light Vent Fan Turntable On Night Of 4 Speeds On Off When power is first supplied to the microwave oven a will blink in the display Touch OFF CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking If the blinks in the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Touch OFF and reset the clock if needed If RETRY appears in the display for 2 seconds an invalid value has been entered Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown The START control starts any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted touching START will resume the preset cycle If the microwave oven has not been in use and the door has not been opened in the past 5 minutes the cooking function will not start Open and close the door then touch START to start or resume the cooking cycle The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave oven at 1
9. Display shows time countdown but is not operating 15 the Timer in use See Timer section m On some models is the Demo in use See Demo Mode section Tones are not sounding tones turned off See Tones section Steam is coming from the vent grille Some steam is normal Fan running slower than usual m Has the microwave oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the microwave oven warms up to normal room temperature 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 Microwave Hood Combination Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio TV or cordless phone interference m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet m 15 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 15 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 a different frequency cordless phone or a
10. THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada will pay for factory specified parts for the following components if defective in materials or workmanship m Electric element Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only in the second through tenth years from date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the stainless steel oven cavity inner door if the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship ITEMS KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance w
11. of fat meat thickness and curing process affect results Average is 16 slices per pound To Use Preset Cooking 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK 3 Touch number pad from chart or Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods 4 Touch number pads to enter quantity for Canned Vegetables French Toast and Bacon only The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Rice and Frozen Entr e Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 5 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods Use the following chart as a guide Frozen 3 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Vegetables Remove from package Place in 10 microwave safe container and add 2 4 tbs 30 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking FOOD PAD QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Pizza Slice 1 1 3 slices 3 oz 85 g each refrigerated Place on paper towel or paper plate Casserole 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L refrigerated Place in microwave safe container and cover with plastic wrap Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating FOOD PAD S
12. turned off except during an auto function This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side To Turn Off Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF A turntable off icon will appear in the display The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or OFF is touched The cooking rack is ideal for two level cooking It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the microwave oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack m When not using the rack for cooking remove it from the microwave oven Damage to the microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally turns it on m Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Donot allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels Do not use metal cookware utensils or a browning dish with the rack m Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the microwave oven Remove rack before using Popcorn function Do not cook food directly on the rack Always use a microwave safe container The rack is designed specifically for this microwave oven Do not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven m To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup
13. 00 power for 1 minute and adds 1 minute of cook time up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control Touching ADD A MINUTE during a cook cycle will add 1 minute of cook time at the current cook power If the microwave oven has not been in use and the door has not been opened in the past 5 minutes the ADD A MINUTE control will not start the cooking cycle Open and close the door then touch ADD A MINUTE to start the cooking cycle The OFF control CANCEL OFF clears any incorrect command and cancels all functions except for the Demo Mode It will not erase the time of day The control panel can be locked and unlocked using the OFF control see Control Lock section The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door This is a standard 12 hour clock 12 00 11 59 and does not show a m or p m To Set The microwave oven and timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CLOCK or START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch 0 3 Touch CLOCK The time will disappear and will appear on the display Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid entry short tone m End of Timer countdown long tone Two tones Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle tones m End of st
14. KitchenAid MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com A 2 Model KHMS1850S W10117504 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 3 Electrical Requirements 4 PARTS AND 5 ee AAE 5 Cooking RACKA ara A 5 MICROWAVE OVEN 6 Display a es ee 6 rS Ce la E E 6 Add a MNU e dana ieaiaia aak 6 E r E A SST 6 ERT at a tie 6 sta had adh 6 7 Gontrol Lock 7 Vent ae i 7 Lights 7 Demo Mode iiss ere 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 7 CharacteristiCs cccccceccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 7 Cooking Guidelines isisi ieaiai 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and
15. age in multistage cooking Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones Invalid entry Four tones m End of cycle To Turn Off Valid Entry Tones Touch and hold the number pad 1 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on To Turn Off All Tones except end of Timer and hidden feature signals Touch and hold the number pad 2 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on 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 When the Timer is in use the microwave oven can also operate To see the countdown for 3 seconds when the microwave oven is in use touch TIMER To Set 1 Touch TIMER If no action is taken after 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER or START If TIMER or START is not touched within 5 seconds START will appear in the display If TIMER or START is not touched within 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled When the set time ends END will appear in the display and 1 tone will sound Touching OFF while a cook function is active in the display will cancel the cook function not the Timer To cancel the Timer touch TIMER or OFF while the countdown is active in the disp
16. 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 After checking Troubleshooting 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 05 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future z 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 W10117504 461 2006 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in China
17. ated 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 Turntable Part Number 8206226 Turntable Support and Rollers Part Number 8206227 Turntable Hub Part Number 8206228 Cooking Rack Part Number 8205549 Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 Grease Filters Part Number W10113040 Charcoal Filters Part Number W10112514 Cooktop Light Bulb Part Number W10112515 Microwave Oven Light Bulb Part Number 8183993 KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 4396920 KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number 8212510 15 KITCHENAID BUILT IN OVEN amp MICROWAVE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada hereafter KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company SECOND
18. ct power 2 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver A A Vent grille B Top louver C Mounting screws 13 3 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift out to remove 4 Lift up the bulb cover ae P A Bulb cover 5 Replace light Close bulb cover 6 Reattach vent grille Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 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 m ls the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven Microwave oven will not operate m 15 the door completely closed Firmly close door m Has the microwave oven been inactive and the door closed for more than 5 minutes Open and close the door See Start section m Is aspacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door m isthe electronic microwave oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section some models is the Demo Mode activated See Demo Mode section m Is the magnetron working properly Try to
19. d 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 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 91 44 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s reco
20. es See Cooking Rack section SEEN The turntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or 1 larger dish See Turntable section To Reheat Manually Follow instructions in Manual Cooking section and use 70 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results 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 cycle for more even defrosting 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 automatic Defrost control has 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks roast The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lamb stew and chops defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Pork chops ribs roasts sausage 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe baking dish POULTRY Place in mic
21. ety 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 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 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 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 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 this section and in the provided Installation Instructions 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
22. heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Service section Microwave oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off Microwave oven door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance 14 Turntable will not operate m Has the tape been removed from turntable hub See Turntable section m Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support m 15 the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and clean turntable support and rollers Replace turntable support Replace 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 Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages m 15 the display showing an Oven Status screen with a letter number code and instruction to inform KitchenAid The microwave oven has detected an internal problem It has run a self checking program and displayed the error Call for service See Assistance or Service section
23. inum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable 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 T STYROFOANM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 100 High 10 default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 8 Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf Heating rice pasta or casseroles 70 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium High food 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts
24. ion m Cover plates of food m Cover foods that were covered while being cooked m Do not cover baked goods such as pastries pies turnovers etc To Use for single cycle 1 Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch KEEP WARM 3 Touch START WARM will appear in the display during the entire cycle When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 4 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Set at end of cycle Touch KEEP WARM while setting a cooking cycle before touching START control or during cooking 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 or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners m Hot water and mild detergent Soak filters then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Dishwasher Wash separately not with dirty dishes because food can be trapped in the filters 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
25. isplay will count down each of the cook times A 1 2 and 3 will appear on the display during their respective stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME then enter the new cook time Touch START To Change Cooking Power Touch COOK POWER then enter the new cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart Touch START Cooking power may also be adjusted by repeatedly touching COOK POWER A sensor 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 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 during a sens
26. ith electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by KitchenAid Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions Po DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW 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 OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not
27. k of the filter up grasping the tab and sliding the filter to the back Pull tab down until the filter drops out 2 Remove each charcoal filter by pushing the filter toward the center of the microwave oven until it is clear of the narrow outer lip Swing the filter down and slide it out To Replace 1 Replace each charcoal filter by positioning it above the wide lip near the center of the microwave oven Swing the filter up into position and slide it toward the narrow lip The filter will now be held in position between the lips 2 Replace each grease filter by inserting the end without the tab into the frame Swing other side up and slide into position The cooktop light is a 25W low voltage halogen capsule bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove bulb cover mounting screw and gently remove cover A Mounting screw 3 Remove the burned out bulb 4 Replace bulb using a tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle the bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers Replace bulb cover and mounting screw 6 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power gi The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconne
28. lay The length of time can be changed during the countdown by repeating the above steps The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a lock icon appears in the display Repeat to unlock and remove the lock icon from display The vent fan has 4 speeds high medium high medium and low To protect the microwave oven if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot the vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven When this occurs the vent fan cannot be turned off To Turn Vent Fan On Off Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 4 SPEEDS pad to cycle through the 4 speeds and then turn the fan off The cooktop light has 3 settings on night and off To Turn On Night Off Touch LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF pad repeatedly to cycle through the settings The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven When set functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron The microwave oven light will come on the fan will run and if on the turntable will rotate To Turn On Off The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold TIMER for 5 seconds until 2 t
29. mmended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter 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 or 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 Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the 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
30. n on automatically If more or less time is required for BAKED POTATO and MEAL REHEAT only touch COOK POWER after the microwave oven starts to cook Sense will appear on the display followed by the remaining time for BAKED POTATO and MEAL REHEAT only Sense will remain in the display during the entire POPCORN cycle When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD PAD QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Canned 1 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Vegetables Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Fresh 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Vegetables Place in microwave safe container Add 2 4 tbs 30 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking French Toast 5 1 4 pieces frozen Follow directions on the package Bacon 6 1 6 slices average thickness Follow directions on the package Frozen 7 10 20 oz 283 565 g Entr e 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 Sensor function Differences in the amount
31. ones sound and d appears in the display Repeat to turn off and remove d from the display MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the 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 Do lean or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty The turntable must be in place and correct side up when microwave oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven m Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying 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 build
32. or cycle sensing will stop and the program will be canceled Use the following chart as a guide for the ONE TOUCH pads FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn 3 5 oz 100 9 Pop only one package at a 3 oz 85 g time For bag sizes not listed 1 75 oz 50 g in this section follow directions on package Baked 1 4 medium Pierce each one several Potato 10 13 oz 283 369 times with a fork Place on each similar in size turntable around edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart At the end of cooking let stand 5 minutes FOOD PAD QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Rice 4 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL dry rice medium or long grain Follow ingredient measurements on the package Place rice and liquid in microwave safe container Cover with loose fitting lid Let stand 5 minutes after cooking or until liquid is absorbed Stir Meal 1 dinner plate Place food on plate cover Reheat 8 16 oz 227 454 g with plastic wrap and vent Do not use regular paper bags or glassware Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content If using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To Use One Touch Cooking 1 2 Place food on the turntable and close the door Touch one of the ONE TOUCH pads The microwave oven will tur
33. oup 3 QUANTITY INSTRUCTION 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating Sauce 4 Baked Goods 5 example medium muffin or bagel 1 6 pieces 2 oz 57 9 each Place on paper towel Sensor function For smaller rolls 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece To Use Reheat 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT 3 Touch number pad from chart or Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods 4 Touch number pads to enter quantity for Pizza Slice Casserole and Baked Goods only The sensor will determine quantities for Soup and Sauce Reheat time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 5 Touch START The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Two or More Plates Two plates may be heated side by side or 1 dish larger than the turntable plus 2 plates on the cooking rack For best results halfway through heating turn the plates or larger dish halfway around and switch plates between top and bottom if heating more than 2 plat
34. rowave safe baking dish chicken breast side up Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Place in microwave safe Shellfish baking dish To use the Defrost control 1 Place food on the turntable uncovered and close the door 2 Touch DEFROST 3 Touch 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods 4 Touch the number pads to enter the weight Meats and Poultry can be set from 0 2 to 6 6 Ib 90 g to 3 kg Fish can be set from 0 2 to 4 4 Ib 90 g to 2 kg Defrost time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 5 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 30 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart 11 AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven The Keep Warm function uses 10 cook power Keep Warm can be used by itself or it can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Keep Warm will cancel the funct
35. too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules 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 F A Door handle B Door lock system C Vent grille D Microwave inlet cover E Microwave oven light F Control panel G Metal shielded window H Cooktop lights 1 Model and serial number plate J Cooking guide label K Charcoal and Grease filters shipped in microwave oven cavity L Cooking rack Parts and Features not shown Turntable A B C D A Turntable B Hub C Support D Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly 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 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be
36. tside 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 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
37. up in whole eggs may cause them to burst 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 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 ou
38. void 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 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 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 design
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