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KitchenAid KHMC107E User's Manual

1. 1 Before calling for service If your appliance should fail to operate review the following list before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The unit is not wired into a live Contact a qualified KitchenAid operate circuit with the proper voltage service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset a circuit breaker has tripped circuit breaker The electric company has Check electric company for a power experienced a power failure failure The micro You are using the oven as Touch TIMER CANCEL to cancel the wave oven a timer Minute Timer will not run If you are using the Temperature Plug Temperature Probe tightly into Probe probe is not plugged its socket tightly into its socket The door is not firmly closed Firmly close and latch door and latched You did not touch START Touch START You did not follow directions Check instructions for the function exactly you are operating An operation that was Touch CANCEL OFF to cancel programmed earlier is still previous programming running Microwave The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if cooking times home or wall outlets is low the line voltage is low Your electri seem too long or lower than normal cian or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage
2. 13 19 min 6 9 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing 100 then 70 Turkey Breast 5 min 8 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Fish Fillets 1 Ib Scallops and 100 Shrimp 1 Ib 100 VEGETABLES 5 6 min 312 52 min Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD Beans Green or Yellow 1 Ib Broccoli 1 Ib Carrots 1 Ib TIME 6 12 min 6 12 min 6 10 min VEGETABLES continued Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 4 servings Baked Apples 4 Chocolate melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 Hot Cereals 1 serving 4 servings Nachos large plate Waiter for Beverage 1 cup 2 cups 100 100 50 100 50 100 TIME 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 3 min 1 5 min 412 7 min 112 212 min 212 4 min 412 6 min Cooking Guide K Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e The more food you prepare the longer it takes A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes 4 minutes to cook you need about 7 minutes to cook two potatoes e If you want to cook two meals or con tainers of food at the same time you can do so with the Metal Rack For example you can coo
3. NOTE To clear the temperature you entered touch CONVECTION BAKE before entering a bake time You can then re enter the cooking temperature if desired 44 C onvection Cooking 4 Set cooking time YOU SEE One second after entering bake ENTER temperature g You can enter a time up to 199 minutes imi 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes TOUCH YOU SEE e i O START TIME 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE You can see the cooking tem perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time Convecton baking with preheating 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE CONVECTION BAKE 2 Set preheat cooking TOUCH temperature CONVECTION BAKE continued on next page 45 46 C onvection Cooking The oven will automatically preheat cook at 350 F If you want to change the preheat cooking temperature follow the example below If you want to preheat cook at 350 F go to Step 3 Example for 325 F Set cooking cycle cooking time One second after entering bake temperature You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes Start oven When the oven temperature reaches 150 F the temperature will be displayed The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees NOTES e If you open the door or touch CANCEL OFF during preheating preheating will stop
4. After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A KitchenAid Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 2692 U S A PART NO 3828W5A0166 4359334 5 96 1996 KitchenAid Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in Korea
5. Temperature probe combination cooking chart meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside In combination cooking the convec tion heat and microwave energy alternate automatically Your oven has two pre programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and micro wave energy automatically Helpful hints for combination cooking e Meats may be roasted directly on the Metal Rack or in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack When using the Metal Rack please check your cookbook for information on proper use e Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags e When baking check for doneness after cooking time is up If not completely done let stand in oven for a few minutes to complete cooking NOTE During combination baking some cookware may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the oven walls or metal accessory racks Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal If arcing occurs place a heatproof dish between the pan and the Metal Rack If arcing occurs with other cookware stop using it for combina tion cooking Combination Cooking Combinaton baking roasting without preheating 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE Example for baking COMBINATION The oven will automatically cook at BAKE 350 F for combination baking and 300 F for combination roasting If you
6. Use and Care Guide Wii Ao yy Ba D4 ab ish V7 E LA an KitchenAid FOR THE WAY ITS MADE A Note to You Microwave Oven Getting to Know Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination Microwave Cooking Convection Cooking 43 Combination Cooking Caring for Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination Cooking Guide Questions and Answers If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 422 1230 Call us with questions or comments KITC HENAID Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination PART NO 3828W5A0166 4359334 Model KHMC107E A Note to You Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance KITCHENAID designs the best tools for the most important room in your house To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card Your safety is important to us This symbol alerts you to This guide contains warning symbols and hazards such as fire electrical statements Please pay special attention to shock or other injuries these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 is toll free If you ever have a que
7. put food in oven and close the door At end of cooking time Auto combination chart SETTING Hamburger broiled Chicken broiled Chicken roasted Turkey Cake layer Bread loaf Combination Cooking Z TOUCH START YOU SEE cooking time counts down YOU SEE QUANTITY WEIGHT YOU CAN COOK 0 3 2 0 Ibs 0 5 3 0 Ibs 2 0 3 5 Ibs 4 0 9 0 Ibs 1 2 1 2 Combination cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose between 90 F and 200 F See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food 1 Insert probe into food Insert at least 1 4 of the Temperature Probe into the food See page 33 NOTES e If you have not plugged in the Tempera ture Probe properly or if probe is defective PROBE will appear on the Display three tones will sound and the oven will not turn on e For correct probe temperatures for different foods see the Temperature probe combination cooking chart on pages 61 and 62 Plug continued on next page 59 C ombination Cooking Place food in oven and plug probe into socket on oven wall Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior including the rack Close the door Choose temperature probe setting The oven will a
8. Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Pie Whole 1 slice STARTING TEMP Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 22 42 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 412 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 22 32 min at 100 4
9. and microwaves See pages 54 57 and pages 59 62 for more information 19 Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers temperatures weights or food categories 20 FAN Touch this pad once to turn on the fan at high speed twice to turn on the fan at low speed and three times to turn the fan off See page 14 for more information 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 LIGHT Touch this pad once to turn the cooktop countertop light on at high power twice to turn the cooktop count ertop light on at low power as a night light and three times to turn the cook top countertop light off See page 16 for more information CLOCK SET e START Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 18 for more information TIMER SET START Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 19 for more information TIMER CANCEL Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See page 19 for more information START Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START See page 11 for more information DELAY START Touch this pad to program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a chosen time later in the day See page 36 for more information CANCEL OFF Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display See page 11 for more information Getting to Know Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Co
10. of the food from the heat source affects cooking results Follow cookbook recipes and refer to the charts in this Use and Care Guide It is also helpful to find a similar recipe in the cookbook index and to refer to recipes suggested techniques e Use metal cookware only for convection cooking Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur e After preheating if you do not open the door the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes e You can set up to three convection cycles Example for two crust pies you can set the oven to preheat for baking at 425 F and to finish baking at 350 F 43 Convection Cooking NOTE Use cookware that will not melt or AWARN NG burn in the hot oven Do not use light plastic containers plastic wraps or paper products during any convection combination cycle ERRUA as Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns Convection baking without preheating meats casseroles and poultry 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE Oven will automatically cook at 350 F CONVECTION ere a BAKE an ALI Conv 3 Set baking temperature TOUCH YOU SEE optional ea You can enter a temperature between ICar 150 F and 450 F Example for 325 F E
11. starting on page 6 cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Microwave Oven Safety Za PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to micro wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 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 Do not operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Mic rowave Oven Safety Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 6 7 Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them t
12. two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The Display will show the set temperature After preheating open the door put food in oven and close the door NOTE You can see the cooking tem perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BROIL The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time TOUCH START TOUCH START YOU SEE display shows oven is preheating YOU SEE time for cook cycle will count down YOU SEE Convection Cooking Z Convenience foods cooking chart directions for preparation and selecting the Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven Select items that fit conveniently on the turntable such as an 8 2 inch frozen pizza Convection preheat to the desired tempera ture and use metal or ovenproof glass cookware When cooking or baking these convenience foods follow package Pizza frozen Brownies Frozen Double Crust Pie Date Nut Bread Refriger ated Cookies SIZE WT 13 ounces 8 inch 20 ounces 26 ounces 18 25 ounces 18 25 ounces 17 ounces 16 ounces 20 ounces COOKING MODE correct container Because of the great variety of foods available times given here are approximate It is advisable to always check food about 5 minutes before the minimum recommended time and cook longer only if needed Use ov
13. SECOND STAGE PROBE TEMP 160 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Med 130 F Well 140 F SPECIAL NOTES Preheat Let stand 5 10 min Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in covered microwave proof and heatproof casserole or cooking bag continued on next page 61 Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast with bone 6 lbs Lamb Roast boneless 3 4 Ibs Veal Shoulder or Rump Roast boneless 3 31 lbs Pork Pork Loin Roast boneless 4 5 Ibs Pork Loin center cut 4 5 Ibs 62 Combination Cooking FIRST STAGE TIME 4 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over 5 min per lb Fat side down Turn over 4 5 min per Ib Turn over 5 7 min per Ib Turn over 5 7 min per Ib Turn over SECOND STAGE PROBE TIME or TEMP Rare 145 F Med 155 F Well 165 F SPECIAL NOTES Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking co
14. Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with the action taken e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and KitchenAid have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Don t forget Kitc henAid offers a full line of quality home appliances Built In Refrigerators Freestanding Refrigerators 50 Pound Ice Makers Dishwashers Trash Compactors Hot Water Dispensers Food Waste Disposers Built In Ovens Ranges amp Cooktops Microwave Ovens Washers amp Dryers Mixers amp Blenders For more information on these appliances or the one you have purchased call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 75 LENGTH OF WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION KitchenAid Microwave Hood Warranty KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workman ship Service must be provided by an autho rized KitchenAid servicing outlet Replacement of microwave magnetron tube on
15. by touching just one pad A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the potato and the amount of vapor detected 1 Place potato on paper towel in oven and close door 2 Choose BAKED POTATO After 3 seconds the oven will begin heating When oven detects vapor from potato heating time is displayed Example At end of cooking time Mic rowave Cooking tells the oven how long to bake your potato Before baking remember to pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil TOUCH BAKED POTATO Using SLOWCOOK SIMMER SLOWCOOK SIMMER lets you stew or simmer food by touching just one pad A sensor in your oven detects the vapor 1 Place food in oven and close door 2 Choose SLOWCOOK SIMMER After 3 seconds the oven will begin heating at 70 Cook Power The oven will then cook at 50 Cook Power and finally at 30 Cook Power After 2nd and 3rd stages oven will simmer food Oven will keep food warm at 10 Cook Power for 99 minutes 99 seconds released by the food and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven how long to stew or simmer your food TOUCH SLOWCOOK SIMMER 41 Mic rowave Cooking Using EASY MINUTE EASY MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100 Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in mul tiples of 1 minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To ext
16. canceling the fan will not cancel the timer TOUCH YOU SEE START E ma TIMER SET START TOUCH TIMER SET START TOUCH IMER CANCEL Using the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light 2 Turn off light when desired TOUCH A _ LIGHT 70 SONe NIGHT OFF once for high twice for low TOUCH amp LIGHT 7TSON NIGHT OFF three times Getting to Know Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination To set light to be on fora specific time 1 Turn on light 2 Choose timer NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET e START Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before STOP is displayed 3 Set stop time Example to turn off light at 2 o clock when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the time up to the next 12 hours 4 Start timer At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds To cancel timer NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off however canceling the light will not cancel the timer 16 TOUCH A _ LIGHT ANON NIGHT OFF once for high twice for low TOUCH SET START SET START twice within 3 seconds TOUCH 2 ENTER 7 m 7 L ILI TOUCH YOU SEE OR SET START YOU S
17. convection or combination cooking you may be able to cook some foods directly on the rack See Convec tion Cooking and Combination Cooking sections for additional information e Do not place a metal cooking container on rack when microwave cooking or combination cooking Place a microwave safe plate under container e Only use the Metal Rack when cooking at more than one level Getting to Know Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged NOTES in or after a power failure the Display will e You can only set the clock if the oven is show 888 88 For the first 30 seconds after not cooking food the power is on you can set the clock time elf you touch in an incorrect time and without touching CLOCK SET e START touch CLOCK SET e START three tones After 30 seconds have gone by you must follow the directions below to set the time If a time of day is not set 888 88 will show in will sound Enter the correct time e If you touch CANCEL OFF while setting the clock the Display will show the last Re UNU YOU touch GLUCK SETS time of day set or if no time of day has been set To settime 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE CLOCK e ETITI SET START LLLi Lg TIME for 3 seconds 2 Enter time of day TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 12 00 ENTER 3 Complete entry TOUCH YOU SEE CLOCK a OR START 18 Getting to
18. cookbook for helpful information on problem or removing the probe touch cooking different types of food START to clear the Display 1 Insert probe into food Insert at least 1 4 of the Temperature Probe into the food See page 33 2 Place food in oven and plug Socket probe into socket on oven wall Make sure the probe does not touch any i part of the oven interior 3 Close the door continued on next page 31 Mic rowave Cooking 4 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE Food will automatically cook to TEMP aT TT a 160 F if you do not specify a final food PROBE ILI L J temperature If you want to specify a final Paone food temperature do Step 5 Otherwise skip to Step 6 5 Set desired final food temperature optional m I SI Example for 180 F l I DE a O I oe 6 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START 2 s S e el 3 a When food temperature reaches 90 F The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5 F If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes the Display will show CHECK and PROBE When food reaches the desired temperature To change final food temperature after oven has started 1 Touch TEMP PROBE You will see the current set temperature 2 Re enter desired temperature 3 Touch START NOTE If you do not touch START within 1 minute after entering the new temperature the oven will resume heating
19. is low See page 7 continued on next page 73 PROBLEM Microwave cooking times seem too long continued The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Pro gramming Tone Foods undercook during convec tion and combination cooking Smoke is coming from back of oven during broiling The microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the Temperature Probe The Display shows 888 88 74 POSSIBLE CAUSE The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting There is not enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a Minute Timer The command is not correct You have not followed the recipe closely enough Foods are not prepared and ready to place in the oven This increases heat loss from the door being open This is normal just as in conventional broiling Probe is not pushed far enough into the food Probe is not positioned correctly in the food When cooking roasts you have not let roast stand after cooking Probe is not plugged in correctly Cook Power is not set correctly Probe temperature is not set correctly There has been a power interruption I f You Need Assistance or Service SOLUTION Check Microwave cooking chart on page 68 Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time Completely close
20. listed in Custom defrost chart on pages 27 and 28 use 30 Cook Power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information e You can set CUSTOM DEFROST as one of your steps in multi cycle cooking TOUCH YOU SEE CUSTOM ame NT DEFROST JL TOUCH E continued on next page 25 Mic rowave Cooking 4 Enter food s weight in pounds TOUCH and tenths of a pound Example for 1 2 lbs Yo NOTES e For converting fractions of a pound to decimals see Weight conversion chart on page 29 e If you enter an incorrect weight touch CUSTOM DEFROST again and enter the correct weight 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE io mM START 1I LUI AUTO DEFR 6 After half the cook time is over Display will prompt you to turn over food Open door turn over food and shield any warm portions NOTE If you do not open the door within 2 minutes the Display will resume the countdown 7 Restart oven TOUCH START At end of defrosting time 26 Custom defrost chart Meat setting Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops Y2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless AT PAUSE Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven S
21. microwave oven to correct defects in materials or work manship For convection cooking models replacement parts for the electric element to correct defects in materials or workmanship A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the oven 2 Instruct you how to use the oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring Repairs when oven is used in other than normal home use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical codes Any labor costs during the limited warranties Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 3 96 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book
22. oven door Touch TIMER CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer Re enter command Follow reliable recipes exactly for ingredients cookware cooking time and proper rack position Make sure foods are properly pre pared and ready to place in oven Insert at least 4 of probe into the food Position probe tip in the center of the food Allow roast to stand for a few minutes after cooking Plug probe tightly into its socket Reset the Cook Power Reset the probe temperature Reset the clock f You Need Assistance or Service 2 Ifthe problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step 1 e Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 422 1230 One of our trained consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area e If you prefer write to KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service e Call your dealer or the repair service he recommends e All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicer e If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer call our Consumer Assistance Center tele phone number see
23. places to ensure adequate doneness e Roasts may vary in size shape and composition Use the Temperature Probe as a guide Don t e let probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior e let probe touch foil if used You can keep foil away from probe with wooden toothpicks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic contain ers They will be in the oven too long and might distort e force probe into frozen food e plug the pointed end of the Temperature Probe into the socket 33 Mic rowave Cooking Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe 1 After oven has shut off unplug the Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad 2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked on foods 3 You can place probe in the silverware basket of a dishwasher Using AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the Temperature Probe without needing to enter a final food temperature The probe will turn off the oven when it senses the preprogrammed final food temperature for the food category you chose 1 Perform Steps 1 2 and 3 under Cooking with the temperature probe on page 31 2 Choose setting 3 Choose food category See Auto roast chart on page 35 for categories Example for Category 1 Roast Beef rare 4 Start oven 34 AWARNING ANNA Eee Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt or
24. pot holder to remove temperature probe Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns TOUCH AUTO ROAST TOUCH TOUCH YOU SEE START Lilie wy When food temperature reaches 90 F The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5 F If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes the Display will show CHECK and PROBE When food reaches the desired YOU SEE temperature Auto roast chart Roast Beef rare Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Roast Beef Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not medium touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Roast Beef well Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Roast Pork well Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Poultry Shield the wing tips with aluminum foil Check with thermometer in 2
25. to the first temperature you set You can ensure that your new temperature is set by touching TEMP PROBE to display the set tempera ture for 3 seconds 32 Temperature Probe cooking tips e Stir foods during cooking when recom mended e Stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving e Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer e Remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature e For casseroles the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recommended Replace the probe e For liquids balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the probe is in the center of the liquid e For roasts the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Microwave Cooking Ze amp e Casseroles cooked using the Tempera ture Probe should be made from precooked foods Do not use raw meats raw vegetables and cream sauces in casseroles e Dry casseroles do not work well e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe e If you are cooking more than one indi vidual serving at the same time such as mugs of soup check the probe setting in several of the items all the mugs may not heat at the same rate e Dry meat loaf mixtures do not work well e Check pork and poultry with thermom eter in two to three
26. 3 places to ensure adequate doneness Casserole Make casseroles from precooked foods Position tip of probe in center of food Stir before serving Simmer liquid Balance probe on wooden spoon or spatula so tip of probe is in center of liquid Stir before serving NOTE Food to be roasted must be no less than 1 Ib and no more than 9 9 Ibs 35 Mic rowave Cooking Using DELAY SART DELAY START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours 59 minutes in advance NOTES e If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the oven prop erly Touch CANCEL OFF and start over e You can use DELAY START with high power or lower power cooking tempera ture probe cooking and KEEP WARM e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using DELAY START They will not rise properly 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Make sure clock is set to correct time of day 3 Choose setting 4 Set start time Example for 4 30 36 AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Failure to follow the above can result in death food poisoning or sickness TOUCH YOU SEE DELAY Te TT MC Pei TOUCH YOU SEE Lf TIT l IL START TIME Mic rowave Cooking 5 Enter cooking instructions for the function you want cooking at hig
27. 512 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 34 112 min at 100 112 212 min at 100 1 2 min at 50 2 3 min at 50 8 12 sec at 50 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 PROCEDURE Cover loosely Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 sec per serving Cover Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross wise Cover with wax paper Wrap single roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several line plate with paper towel Cover with another paper towel Cover with paper towel 67 Microwave cooking chart Cooking Guide Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using AUTO COOK on page 38 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking COOK FOOD POWER Bacon per slice Ground Beef 100 for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger Patties 2 100 Hamburger 100 Patties 4 Meat Loaf 1 lbs Chicken Pieces 100 100 TIME 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice 4 6 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 11 to 2 2 min 1st side 2 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min
28. EE TOUCH SET START TOUCH CANCEL Getting to Know Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination aK Using the metal rack The Metal Rack Part No 4359242 gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack must not be turned upside down on the bottom of the oven You can also use the Metal Rack for convection cooking see pages 49 52 and 53 If you need a replacement rack and your KitchenAid dealer does not stock the rack you can order it by part number by calling 1 800 422 1230 and following the instruc tions and telephone prompts you hear Inserting the rack Normal position Insert the rack securely on the rack guides on the side walls of the oven Bottom position Insert the rack securely on the bottom of the oven AWARNING ANNA E Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns NOTES e Do not store the Metal Rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Use rack only in the microwave oven e Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven e For microwave cooking do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first e When
29. IZ a I WL Ls L COOK i 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE When oven detects vapor from food cooking time is displayed START this time will vary At end of cooking time YOU SEE 38 Mic rowave Cooking Auto cook chart CATEGORY FOOD 1 Frozen Entree 4 Fresh Canned Vegetables 5 Frozen Vegetables Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat or reheat a beverage by touching just one pad 1 Place cup of beverage in oven and close door 2 Choose BEVERAGE TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE After 3 seconds YOU SEE SENSOR T I REHEAT T 7 At end of heating time YOU SEE 39 Mic rowave Cooking Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions Cooking performance may vary with brand Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content 1 Place bag on rack and close door 2 Choose POPCORN After CORN is displayed for 3 seconds your oven will begin heating At end of popping time 40 AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Doing so can result in death fire or burns TOUCH Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you bake a potato
30. K SIMMER CLOCK SET START 9 SLOWCOOK SIMMER Touch this pad to stew or simmer food The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the food See page 41 for more information 10 AUTO ROAST Touch this pad to roast with the Temperature Probe See page 34 for more information 11 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn at a preset Cook Power See page 40 for more information Getting to Know Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination aK 12 BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat a cup of a beverage at a preset Cook Power See page 39 for more information 13 BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to bake a potato at a preset Cook Power The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the potato See page 41 for more information 14 CONVECTION BAKE Touch this pad to bake with convection heat See pages 43 47 and pages 49 53 for more information 15 CONVECTION BROIL Touch this pad to broil with convection heat See pages 43 and 47 48 for more information 16 COMBINATION BAKE Touch this pad to bake with both convection heat and microwaves See pages 54 57 and pages 59 62 for more information 17 AUTO COMBI Touch this pad to cook with both convection heat and micro waves at preset times and Cook Powers See pages 58 59 for more information 18 COMBINATION ROAST Touch this pad to roast with both convection heat
31. Know Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET START 2 Enter time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you enter more than 4 digits three tones will sound Touch START to count down the 3 digit time you have entered or touch TIMER CANCEL to clear the Display To start over touch TIMER SET START and re enter desired time 3 Start countdown NOTE If you do not do this step within 3 seconds of doing Step 2 START will be displayed You then have 1 minute to touch START or TIMER SET START before the Display returns to time of day At end of countdown To cancel Minute Timer During countdown After countdown NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET START The Display will return to the cooking time countdown after 3 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE SET START TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE START LH OR TIMER SET START YOU SEE Cioh L J I Y TIMER one tone will sound TOUCH YOU SEE CANCEL time of day CANCEL OFF 1 o Mic rowave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully IN THIS SECTION Getting the best cooking results 20 Coo
32. To resume preheating close the door and touch START e When the oven reaches the set pre heat temperature two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The Display will show the set temperature YOU SEE a O G E AE TEMP CONV YOU SEE ENTER PREHEAT CONV TIME YOU SEE YOU SEE PREHEAT I display shows oven is preheating C onvection Cooking 5 After preheating open the door TOUCH YOU SEE put food in oven and close the door START NOTE You can see the cooking tem a perature anytime during cooking by time for cook cycle touching CONVECTION BAKE The will count down cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time YOU SEE Convecton broiling 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE CONVECTION ENTER BROIL PREHEAT K 2 Set cooking cycle cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes START TIME continued on next page 47 C onvection Cooking 3 48 Start oven NOTES e Oven will preheat to 450 F When the oven temperature reaches 150 F the temperature will be displayed The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees e If you open the door or touch CANCEL OFF during preheating preheating will stop To resume preheating close the door and touch START e When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature
33. Your Miciowave Convection Hood Combination Z Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures e Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or television e Move the receiver away from the micro wave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits Getting to Know Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this your cooking experience
34. as enjoyable and panel to perform all functions See productive as possible To get you up and pages 11 13 for more information running quickly the following is a list of the 9 Vent Grille oven s basic features 1 2 10 Door Handle Pull to open door Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks Two Position Metal Rack Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 17 for more information Filters See page 64 for cleaning information Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light See page 15 for more information Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Countertop Light Switches See pages 14 16 for more information 10 Temperature Probe Socket on oven wall Plug the Temperature Probe into this socket when using probe for cook ing See page 31 for more information NOTE Do not store the Temperature Probe in the oven when probe is not being used Store in a handy place 11 Convection Air Openings on upper oven cavity See page 43 for informa tion on convection cooking 12 Model and Serial Number Plate 13 Cooking Guide Label Getting to Know Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination a6 Contol panel features Your mic
35. avoid Refer to Microwave cooking tips on page 70 and Questions and Answers on page 72 for proper use 71 Juestions and Answers QUESTIONS Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent 72 ANSWERS You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 70 This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads t
36. ble roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack continued on next page 2 7 Mic rowave Cooking Custom defrost chart continued Fish setting Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops Poultry setting Chicken Whole up to 9 Ibs Cut Up Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast under 6 Ibs 28 AT PAUSE Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange AT PAUSE Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dis
37. e fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting prick these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e When cooking in a microwave oven food continues to cook even when the microwave energy is turned off Food is no longer cooked by microwaves but it is still being cooked by the high heat left over from the microwave oven e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes 69 C ooking Guide Ananging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Laye
38. en mitts to insert or remove items from the oven COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CONVECTION 14 16 minutes Cook directly on Metal Rack 400 F preheated CONVECTION 350 F preheated CONVECTION 425 F preheated then 350 F CONVECTION 350 F preheated CONVECTION 350 F preheated CONVECTION 350 F preheated CONVECTION 375 F preheated CONVECTION 350 F preheated 23 26 minutes 30 minutes 30 35 minutes 20 minutes 30 35 minutes 40 minutes 25 30 minutes 8 92 minutes for crisper crust Bake in 9 inch square pan on Metal Rack Bake in metal or ovenproof pan on Metal Rack Bake one layer at a time on Metal Rack Use metal 10 cup fluted tube pan on Metal Rack Bake in 9 x 5 inch metal loaf pan on Metal Rack Follow package directions for thawing and proofing dough Bake in metal greased 81 x 4 x 22 inch loaf pan on Metal Rack Bake six at a time on metal round cookie sheet on Metal Rack NOTE Use the normal position when cooking with the Metal Rack See page 17 49 C onvection Cooking Convection cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTES guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger e If you have not plugged in the Tempera casseroles The probe is designed to turn off ture Probe properly or if probe is defective the oven when it senses the temperature PROBE will appear on the Display
39. end cooking time in multiples of 1 minute touch EASY MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You can enter EASY MINUTE only after closing the door after touching CANCEL OFF or during cooking 1 Make sure food is in oven 2 Choose EASY MINUTE Example for cooking for 1 minute e If you touch EASY MINUTE during cooking the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch EASY MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power e You cannot use EASY MINUTE with POPCORN AUTO ROAST BEVERAGE AUTO COOK or CUSTOM DEFROST e You cannot use EASY MINUTE to start the oven if any program other than the Minute Timer is on the Display TOUCH YOU SEE EASY MINUTE Adding or subtracting cook time If a preset cook time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing the function You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts To increase cook time by 10 To decrease cook time by 10 To reset to the original cook time 42 YOU SEE example for auto cook YOU SEE YOU SEE 4 O TO O O re re T T T _onvection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function Please read these instructions carefully IN THIS SECTION How convection cooking works 43 Convection baking without preheating Convection baking with preheating Convection broili
40. eparate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Microwave Cooking ae SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwava
41. er the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of micro wave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed See page 22 for more information See the Microwave cooking chart on page 68 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking 4 EASY MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100 Cook Power or to add an extra minute at the set Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 42 for more information 5 CUSTOM DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See page 25 for more information 6 TEMP PROBE Touch this pad when using the Temperature Probe to cook Touch TEMP PROBE followed by Number Pads to set desired final food temperature See page 31 for more information 7 KEEP WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds KEEP WARM can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 30 for more information 8 AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook at a preset Cook Power The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook de pending on the amount of vapor it detects from the food See page 38 for more information 12 a AT DT LM ONTI Wid 8 WEIGHT npn N M N M N T N M nf EOK jt AUTO COOK DEFR TEMP CONV ROAST PWR QIY PROBES COMB START TIMER Cool EASY COOK SLOWCOO
42. f full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power e Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats Defrost poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Low e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering O for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 22 Mic rowave Cooking 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE MICRO COOK Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH 3 Set Cook Power TOUCH COOK POWER Example for 50 Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER Ci l _ COOK PWR i 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE sal E ro START COOK At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 2 o Mic rowave Cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another lengt
43. food as it increases to the desired temperature When food reaches desired temperature C onvection Cooking Temperature probe convection cooking chart Beef Meat Loaf 11 2 13 4 Ibs Beef Rib Roast boneless Beef Rib Roast with bone 5 Ibs Beef Pot Roast boneless 3 Ibs Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast with bone 61 2 lbs Lamb Roast boneless 3 4 Ibs 350 F 350 F 350 F 350 F 350 F 350 F TIME 5 min per Ib Turn over 7 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over 7 min per Ib Turn over 4 min per lb Fat side down Turn over 5 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over TIME or 4 6 min per lb FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE PROBE TEMP 160 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Rare 145 F Med 155 F Well 165 F SPECIAL NOTES Preheat Let stand 5 10 min Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in covered microwave proof and heatproof casserole or cooking bag Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered NOTE Use the normal position when cooking
44. food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Start oven At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3 TOUCH YOU SEE COOK I L JIL TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH START 21 Mic rowave Cooking Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for The following chart gives the percentage of different Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power each Number Pad stands for Cook Power the slower the cooking Each and the Cook Power name usually used It Number Pad also stands for a different also tells you when to use each Cook Power percentage of Cook Power Many micro Follow recipe or food package instructions if wave cookbook recipes tell you by number available percent or name which Cook Power to use COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT 10 100 of full power High e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High e Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 o
45. for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide e See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 63 e Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper could char or burn and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures continued on next page 3 Mic rowave Oven Safety To reduce the risk of fire in the oven Do not use the cavity for storage cavity continued purposes Do not leave paper prod Test dinnerware or cookware ucts cooking utensils or food in the before using To test a dish for safe cavity when not in use use put it into the oven with a cup of e Because of the automatic exhaust fan water beside it Cook at 100 Cook feature the following cautions mus
46. for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while General information Circuit breaker or fuse box If your electrical power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result etting to Know Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use IN THIS SECTION How microwave cooking works Using the cooktop couniertop light 15 Microwave oven features Using the metal rack Control panel features Setting the clock Using the exhaust fan Using the Minute Timer Magnetron P Microwave ovens are safe Microwave 7 T energy is not hot It causes food to make Mixing antenna Oven cavity its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food A magnetron in the microwave oven pro Microwaves are like TV waves or light duces microwaves The microwaves move waves You cannot see them but you can into the area under the oven floor There see what they do they bounce off the mixing antenna into the oven where they contact the food Getiing to Know
47. h SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast side up on a micro wavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac tions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in CUSTOM DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound Microwave Cooking Za If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound 90 1 00 One Pound Defrosting tips e When using CUSTOM DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container e Only use CUSTOM DEFROST for raw food CUSTOM DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not main tain a temperature of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a
48. h of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to two cycles 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE COOK i Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER z COOK I 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER co _ POWER Es Example for 50 Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cook ing time and Cook Power for the second cycle 24 5 Start oven After the first cycle is over the next cycle will count down At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 Using CUSTOM DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times The 2 stage defrost cycle is programmed for meat poultry and fish All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 2 Choose CUSTOM DEFROST 3 Choose food category 1 for meat 2 for poultry 3 for fish Example for meat Mic rowave Cooking TOUCH YOU SEE Tt 21 t J0 cook first cycle YOU SEE NOTES e See the Custom defrost chart on pages 27 and 28 for defrosting directions for each food e To defrost items not
49. h power or lower power temperature probe cooking KEEP WARM 6 Complete entry TOUCH YOU SEE START Taai i IZ The oven will start cooking at the YOU SEE set time NOTE If the door is opened before the start time is reached the Display will show DOOR and OPEN for 5 minutes or until the door is closed whichever comes first You must touch START to resume DELAY START At end of cooking time YOU SEE rm DELAY LI time of day 37 Mic rowave Cooking Using AUTO COOK AUTO COOK lets you cook common micro wave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the food and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven how long to cook your food NOTES e See Microwave cooking chart on page 68 for cooking with cooking time and Cook Power e You can set AUTO COOK as one of your steps in multi cycle cooking AUTO COOK has preset Cook Powers for five categories Frozen Entree Casserole Bread Fresh Canned Vegetables and Frozen Vegetables All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category see chart on next page and START Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Choose AUTO COOK TOUCH 3 Choose food category TOUCH See Auto cook chart on next page for food categories to choose from Example for food category 5 Frozen Vegetables SENSOR
50. in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary a great deal e Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Cooking Guide ZZ Oven cookware guide You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave convection oven For your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven choose appropriate cookware and materials for each cooking method The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct cookware and materials MICROWAVE COMBINATION CONVECTION MATERIAL COOKWARE COOKING COOKING COOKING Ceramic amp Ceramic YES Glass Ovenproof Heat YES Tempered Microwave Safe Glassware Glassware with Metal NO Decoration Lead Glass NO Without Metal Decora YES tion Ovenproof and Heat Tempered Poitery YES YES YES Plastic Regular Ovenproof YES YES YES Heat Tempered Ware YES NO NO Metal Bake Roast Rack NO NO YES Metal Baking Pan N O NO YES Foil Straw YES NO NO Wicker Wood Wax Paper YES NO NO Plastic Wrap YES NO NO YES Cookware to use NO Cookware to
51. k at the default temperature go to Step 3 Example for 325 F TOUCH YOU SEE za ah fila 1 aa 1 J 3 Set cooking cycle cooking time YOU SEE One second after entering cook a temperature You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes COMB TIME COMB START TIME O QO I 56 Combination Cooking Z 4 Start oven TOUCH When the oven temperature reaches 90 F the temperature will be displayed The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees NOTES o If you open the door or touch CANCEL OFF during preheating preheating will stop To resume preheating close the door and touch START e When the oven reaches the set pre heat temperature two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The Display will show the set temperature 5 After preheating open the door TOUCH put food in oven and close the door NOTE You can see the cooking tem perature anytime during cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE when baking or COMBINATION ROAST when roasting Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time YOU SEE Mr PREHEAT L Li J mo TEMP COMB display shows oven is preheating YOU SEE time for cook cycle will count down YOU SEE 57 C ombination Cooking Using AUTO COMBINATION AUTO COMBINATION lets you cook with both micro
52. k two frozen dinners or reheat two plates of food by placing one on the rack and one under the rack Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stining tuming foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and som
53. king at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cooking with more than one cook cycle Using CUSTOM DEFROST Custom defrost chart Defrosting tips Using KEEP WARM Cooking with the temperature Using AUTO ROAST Auto roast chart Using DELAY START Using AUTO COOK Auto cook chart Using BEVERAGE Using POPCORN Using BAKED POTATO Using SLOWCOOK SIMMER Using EASY MINUTE Adding or subtracting cook time 42 Getting the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary touch EASY MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle see page 42 for more information Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange food being cooked about halfway through the cook time for most even doneness with all recipes 20 e If a glass cover is not available use wax paper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking e Although a new rating method rates this oven at 850 watts you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 700 800 watts EC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance Mi ic rowave Cooking Cooking at high cook power 1 Put
54. lace the mounting screws After replacing filters e Turn the power back on at the main power supply 4 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place Replacing the cooktop and oven lights AWARNING The cooktop light Fire Hazard Use only candelabra base bulbs 30 watt maximum Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb Failure to follow the above could result in fire or electrical shock 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws continued on next page 65 Caring for Your Mictowave C onvection Hood Combination The oven light 2 66 We recommend replacing bulb s with 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to candelabra base 30 watt bulb s available remove from your authorized KitchenAid servicer Part No 4158432 AWARNING 4 Remove bulb holder mounting screw Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb available from your authorized KitchenAid servicer Part No 4158432 7 Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw 8 Slide the top of the vent cover into place Remove the vent cover mounting screws
55. mbination Using the exhaust fan 1 Choose fan speed NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Fan Pad will not turn the fan off 2 Turn off fan when desired To set fan to run fora specific time 1 Start fan 2 Choose timer NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET e START Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before STOP is displayed 14 TOUCH nm 4 z HIGH LOW OFF once for high twice for low TOUCH FAN HIGH LOW OFF three times TOUCH mn ql a HIGH LOW OFF once for high twice for low TOUCH TIMER SET START YOU SEE L i SET START twice within 3 seconds Getting to Know Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination ZA 3 Set stop time Example to stop the fan at 5 o clock when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours 4 Start timer At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds To cancel timer NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the fan to shut off however
56. ng Convenience foods cooking Convection cooking with the temperature probe Temperature probe convection cooking chart How convection cooking works Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads Helpful hints for convection cooking e Do not cover baking rack with aluminum foil It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food e Round pizza pans are excellent cookware for many convection only items Choose pans that do not have extended handles e Use convection cooking for items like souffles breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and for some meat and fish cooking e You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking however you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven cooking directions See examples in your cookbook and in the charts in this section e When baking cakes cookies breads rolls or other baked foods most recipes call for preheating Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven You can start heavier dense foods such as meats casseroles and poultry without preheating e All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking e As in conventional cooking the distance
57. o burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of 1 minute before cutting into them Stir before heating For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Mic rowave Oven Safety Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal
58. o remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent ff You Need Assistance or Service Questions or comments Call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request
59. ollow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POS SIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 5 e This appliance must be grounded Con nect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for ex ample closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifi cally designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or labora tory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electrical shock fire or other hazards could result e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized KitchenAid servicer for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire could result e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water
60. r 4 seconds to disable programming tones OR e Touch and hold Number Pad 2 for 4 seconds to disable all signals To turn signals back on Repeat steps under To disable audible signals above NOTE Three tones followed by two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off The three tones will be omitted if all tones are disabled Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH START If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads To lock or deactivate the control panel Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for 4 seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound and amp will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for 4 seconds Two tones will sound and f will be cleared from the Display Getting to Know Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination 1 Display The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 MICRO COOK Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time See pages 21 23 and 24 for more information 3 COOK POWER Touch this pad aft
61. r thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers usually should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food 70 If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guide lines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch e Container must be half filled e To avoid sparking there must be a minimum 1 4 inch between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating
62. rowave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad Below are descriptions of some basic functions you should know about These descriptions are followed on the next page by a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 14 62 Using the demonstration feature You can set your microwave oven to dem onstrate its functions without turning the oven on NOTE This feature can only be used when the microwave oven is first connected to power You cannot use the demonstration feature after a Command Pad has been touched To set the demo feature 1 Open the door and keep it open 2 Touch and hold DELAY START for 4 seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound 3 Release DELAY START 4 Shut the door to start the demo To cancel the demo feature Touch CANCEL OFF Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable audible signals e Touch and hold Number Pad 1 fo
63. se the door and touch KEEP WAR M then touch START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired e Food cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting 3 Start oven To make KEEP WARM automatically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching START e When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run e You can set KEEP WARM to follow CUSTOM DEFROST AUTO COOK temperature probe cooking or multi cycle cooking 30 e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM e Do not use more than one complete KEEP WARM cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time TOUCH YOU SEE O WARI WARM TOUCH YOU SEE Mic rowave Cooking Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTE If you have not plugged in the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger Temperature Probe properly or if probe is casseroles The probe is designed to turn off defective PROBE will appear on the the oven when it senses the temperature Display three tones will sound and the you chose between 90 F and 200 F See oven will not turn on After correcting the your
64. shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight e If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips on page 69 29 Mic rowave Cooking Using KEEP WARM You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use KEEP WARM by itself or to auto matically follow a cooking cycle NOTES e KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds e Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM Clo
65. side The filter cleaned often at least once a month will drop out NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air a charcoal filter Part No 4395956 can be ordered It should be replaced every 6 12 months The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned AWARNING 2 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher The aluminum will darken Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Before removing filters ee 3 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place Charcoal fitter e For your personal safety turn off the electric power at the main power supply Grease filters 1 To remove charcoal filter remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward 64 Caring for Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination 3 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 5 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Rep
66. stion concerning your home appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance or Service on page 73 If you need further help feel free to call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 10 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers as well as purchase information You will need this information if you ever require service Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Model Number Builder Dealer Name Serial Number Address Date Installed Phone Mic rowave Oven Safety IMPORIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and f
67. t be Power for 1 minute If the dish gets observed hot and water stays cool do not Do not leave the area when using your use it Some dishes melamine cooktop at a high setting Accidental some ceramic dinnerware etc fires from boilovers or spattering on the absorb microwave energy becoming surface unit could spread especially if too hot to handle and slowing cooking the exhaust fan is operating times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filter Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire could result Clean often following the filter cleaning instructions on page 64 Do not change the cooktop or oven lights without turning the power off at the main power supply See page 65 Electrical shock could result Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface below this unit The fan if operating could spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners could damage If materials inside the oven should filter ignite keep oven door closed turn e Read and follow Operating safety oven off and disconnect the power precautions
68. three you chose between 90 F and 200 F See tones will sound and the oven will not your cookbook for helpful information on turn on cooking different types of food e For correct probe temperatures for dif ferent foods see the Temperature probe convection cooking chart on page 52 1 Insert probe into food Insert at least 1 of the Temperature Probe into the food See page 33 2 Place food in oven and plug Socket probe into socket on oven wall Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior including I the rack Plug 3 Close the door 50 Convection Cooking 4 Choose temperature probe TOUCH YOU SEE setting l TEMP DE Ee The oven will automatically heat to a final PROBE LILt J food temperature of 160 F If you want to PROE change the final food temperature follow Step 5 below If you want a final food temperature of 160 F skip Step 5 below 5 Set desired final food TOUCH YOU SEE temperature optional ea ad we Example for 150 F tht J TEMP prose X 6 Set convection cooking TOUCH YOU SEE temperature CONVECTION The oven will automatically cook at BAKE 350 F If you want to change the cooking temperature follow the example below If you want to cook at 350 F go to Step 7 Example for 325 F TOUCH ENTER JE m7 a JIL J dH 7 Start oven TOUCH When food temperature reaches 90 F the Display will show the actual tempera START ture of the
69. utomatically heat to a final food temperature of 160 F If you want to change the final food temperature follow Step 5 below If you want a final food temperature of 160 F skip Step 5 below Set desired final food temperature optional Example for 150 F Set combination cooking temperature The oven will automatically cook at 350 F when baking or 300 F when roasting If you want to change the cooking temperature follow the example below If you want to cook at the default temperature go to Step 7 TOUCH TEMP PROBE TOUCH TOUCH COMBINATION BAKE Socket YOU SEE ENTER g or UL 7 TEMP prose YOU SEE ENTER IZ rl 5 IILI I YOU SEE ENTER JT m G AOA TEMP A COMB Combination Cooking ZZ Example for 325 F TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER TI Z y L TEMP E COMB 7 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE When food temperature reaches 90 F one in km the Display will show the actual tempera START Let a ture of the food as it increases to the Fetal desired temperature gi When food reaches desired temperature YOU SEE Temperature probe combination cooking chart Beef Meat Loaf 1 1 Ibs Beef Rib Roast boneless Beef Rib Roast with bone 5 Ibs Beef Pot Roast boneless 3 Ibs 350 F 350 F 350 F 350 F TIME 5 min per lb Turn over 7 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over 7 min per lb Turn over TIME or FIRST STAGE
70. vered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered anng for Your Mic rowave Convection Hood Combination To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully Cleaning the microwave oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Cleaning the metal rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers For interior surfaces Wash often with to clean rack warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar 63 Caring for Your Microwave Convection Hood Combination Caning forthe filters The grease filters should be removed and and push to the other
71. want to change the cooking temperature follow Step 3 below If you want to cook at the default temperature skip Step 3 below ENTER I Z vi bet Jot TEMP COMB 3 Set baking roasting temperature TOUCH YOU SEE optional Example for 325 F NOTE To clear the temperature you entered touch COMBINATION BAKE when baking or COMBINATION ROAST when roasting before entering a cooking time You can then re enter the cooking temperature if desired dH 4 Set cooking time YOU SEE One second after entering cook temperature ENTER You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes TOUCH YOU SEE TT FUT L Lt LILI 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE You can see the cooking tem perature anytime during cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE when START baking or COMBINATION ROAST time will count down when roasting Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds continued on next page 55 C ombination Cooking At end of cooking time Combination baking roasting with preheating 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE Example for roasting COMBINATION ae TI E TEMP COMB 2 Set preheat cooking TOUCH YOU SEE temperature COMBINATION r A The oven will automatically cook at ROAST pai LILI im 350 F for combination baking and 300 F coms for combination roasting If you want to change the preheat cooking temperature follow the example below If you want to preheat coo
72. waves and convection heat without needing to set a cooking time or Cook Power All you do is choose the 1 Choose AUTO COMBI 2 Choose food setting See chart on next page for available settings Example for setting 1 hamburger broiled NOTE If you have entered the wrong setting you have 3 seconds to change the setting After 3 seconds you must touch AUTO COMBI to start over After 3 seconds 3 Enter food weight or quantity NOTE If you have entered the wrong weight or quantity touch AUTO COMBI to start over 4 Start oven When the oven temperature reaches 90 F the temperature will be displayed The displayed temperature will change each time the temperature goes up by 5 degrees If you open the door or touch CANCEL OFF during preheating preheating will stop To resume preheating close the door and touch START 58 category of the food you are cooking and enter the weight or quantity See the Auto combination chart on the next page for the settings available to you TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER h rT TOUCH YOU SEE z z z 3 ml I 5al mi q TOUCH ENTER Cl YOU SEE rin PREHEAT L Li T a AUTO TEMP COMB display shows oven is preheating e When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that tempera ture for 30 minutes The Display will show the set temperature 5 After preheating open the door
73. with the Metal Rack See page 17 52 Veal Shoulder or Rump Roast boneless 3 31 2 Ibs Pork Pork Loin Roast boneless 4 5 Ibs Pork Loin center cut 4 5 Ibs FIRST STAGE TIME 4 5 min per Ib Turn over 5 7 min per Ib Turn over 5 7 min per lb Turn over TIME or Convection Cooking K SECOND STAGE PROBE TEMP 155 F 165 F 165 F SPECIAL NOTES Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered NOTE Use the normal position when cooking with the Metal Rack See page 17 53 ig ombination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function Please read these instructions carefully IN THIS SECTION How combination cooking works 54 Combination baking roasting without preheating Combination baking roasting with preheating Using AUTO COMBINATION Combination microwave convection Sometimes combination microwave convec tion cooking is suggested to get the proper cooking results It shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook This cooking process also leaves 54 Auto combination chart Combination cooking with the temperature probe

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