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KitchenAid KHHC2096S User's Manual

1. OTE A aie Control i TRUCAPTURE Vent Fan and Cooktop 13 13 6 13 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 14 Food Characteristics iiion napaa 14 Cooking Guidelines 0 ccccceeceseeeseeeeseeeesseceeeseesensseeeseeseneeaes 14 Cookware and Dinnerware 14 Aluminum Foil and Metal c ccccceceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeesaees 15 Microwave Cooking 15 MANUAL COOKING J cceteesterscessenseeneerseeseeesneesseeseeeseeeneneeenenenes 16 Adda MINUtC ject cin ii A ee et i ee 16 Micro Time Power Cooking 16 Convect Time Temp Cooking 16 Manual Method 16 Raising Proofing Bread 17 Keep WaT 17 Cooking in Stages 18 PROGRAMMED COOKING
2. 18 Convection 18 Combination Cooking 18 Sensor COOKING 18 fa tana et 19 DonSNeSS rnrn ae re a a 19 PODCONM N 19 USING 19 Using Cook Method eeeeseeceeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeaees 19 RONG At 2 aaa 19 euch 20 COOK T 20 Bake 20 Boil amp SWIMS ss 20 Browning mE ESTEE T 21 e 21 eee 21 ROAST EA A A 22 Softee n a AE AAN ANEAN AN A EN 22 Steam 2 22 Most Used 22 Food Chart 23 Method 27 MICROWAVE OVEN 31 General Cleaning ccecccsceescreceeeseeesesecesseeeesseeeseceseeeeeeesseseneeees 31 Replacing A E 32 Replacing Cooktop Light 32 Replacing Microw
3. A Filter frame B Small tab C Grease filter 32 2 Replace the filters by inserting the wide tab of the filter frame into the inner portion of the filter housing then swinging the outside of the frame up until it fits into place A B A Filter frame B Wide tab C Microwave oven bottom The cooktop light consists of two 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulbs See Assistance or Service section to reorder You will need a TORX T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover mounting screw To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove bulb cover mounting screw and gently open cover A B C A Mounting screw B Bulb cover lens C Halogen bulb 3 Remove the burned out bulb 4 Replace bulb using a tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle the bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 5 Close bulb cover and replace mounting screw 6 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power t TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc The microwave oven light is a 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder You will need a TORX T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Gently pull vent screen rings and lift the screen off the e
4. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Acceptable for use Glass China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations MATERIAL Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins RECOMMENDATIONS Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven m Donotuse metal bakeware during stage cooking See Cooking in Stages section m Do not use metal bakeware during combination cycles Some automatic Cook Bake and Roast programs use combination cooking Follow instructions on the display during programming Manual Roast may also be programmed for combination cooking m Use only microwave safe ovenproof cookware for all non Bake convection or combination cycles For Use with Grill Element Use only microwave safe ovenproo
5. Do not use metal cookware during the Roast cycle Use the provided convection rack and browning pan Place the browning pan under the convection rack to catch the drippings While the convection system is in use the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then touch Roast Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or microwave oven for roasting and start the cycle After Roasting The food convection rack browning pan microwave oven cavity and door will be very hot Using oven mitts grasp the browning pan securely with both hands and remove it with the convection rack and food still in place to a heat safe surface When handling the hot browning pan use the detachable handle The microwave oven s cooling fan will stay on until the microwave oven is cooled The Soften menu has 6 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Soften see Manual Method Cooking section Brown Sugar Butter Margarine Caramel Dip Cream Cheese Frozen Juice Ice Cream Manual Soften Soften uses only microwaves to soften your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Soften Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or microwave
6. Quartz bulb The microwave oven uses a 1 000 watt halogen bulb with a 500 watt quartz bulb to serve as the grill element for various cooking functions When the element is in use the halogen bulb glows very brightly while the glow of the quartz bulb is barely if at all visible See Troubleshooting for quartz bulb testing The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot The use of oven mitts is recommended A Protective screen B Convection fan behind screen C Convection element behind fan The microwave oven s convection system is composed of a convection element which heats in conjunction with the convection fan for true convection cooking The convection system is embedded in the wall of the microwave oven cavity behind the protective screen See Parts and Features The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot The use of oven mitts is recommended A T 22 TLA C S A Glass turntable B Support C Hub The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the suppo
7. m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven m Do overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time needed Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake 14 Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic w
8. or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section m To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavi
9. small 4 6 8 10 12 14 or 16 muffins medium 1 6 muffins large 1 6 muffins Roll small 2 8 rolls medium 1 6 rolls large 1 6 rolls Fish Seafood 0 1 4 5 Ibs 45 g 2 0 kg Weight Unknown Fillet 1 6 pieces Shrimp 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Scallops 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Steak 1 4 pieces Meat 0 1 6 5 Ibs 45 g 2 9 kg Weight Unknown Chops small 1 6 pieces medium 1 6 pieces large 1 4 pieces Ground 1 2 3 or 4 cups 250 500 750 mL or 1 L Steak small 1 6 pieces medium 1 4 pieces large 1 or 2 pieces Poultry 0 1 6 5 Ibs 45 g 2 9 kg Weight Unknown Breast 1 6 pieces Ground 1 2 3 or 4 cups 250 500 750 mL or 1 L Pieces small 1 6 pieces medium 1 4 pieces large 1 4 pieces 27 Casserole Pasta Casserole 1 5 or 2 0 qt 1 4 or 1 9 L Potato Casserole 1 5 or 2 0 qt 1 4 or 1 9 L Vegetable Casserole 1 5 or 2 0 qt 1 4 or 1 9 L Cereal Oatmeal Grits Regular senses 1 4 servings Quick senses 1 4 servings Hot Wheat 1 4 servings Instant Cereal 1 4 servings Oatmeal Quick 1 4 servings Regular 1 4 servings Couscous senses 1 4 servings Egg Fried 1 4 eggs Omelet 2 4 eggs Poached 1 4 eggs Scrambled 1 4 eggs Fish Seafood Fish Fillet Fresh senses 0 5 1 5 cups 125 375 mL Frozen Breaded 1 4 servings Frozen Non breaded 1 6 pieces Fish Steak 0 5 1 0 Ib 227 454 g Fish Stick Frozen 1 4 servings 6 18 sticks Frozen Food Burrito 1 or 2 burritos Cheese Sticks 1 4 servings Fish Se
10. very short quick tones Three Tones Invalid entry very short quick tones m Retry Error Four Tones m End of cycle 2 short tones followed by 2 longer tones Interruption tend to food short tones Attention door needs to be opened and closed To Adjust Tone Volume 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch More Choices 3 Touch Volume 4 Using and controls increase or decrease the volume setting or turn the tones off 5 Touch OK The START control will start any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted touching the START control pad will resume the preset cycle For added convenience the Start touch pad is also available on some display screens and provides the same function as the START control pad The OFF control stops all functions except for the Timer and Learning Mode and cancels programming in progress The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START control or Continue on the touch screen to resume the cycle A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door During programming the CLEAR control changes the numeric programming values such as minutes seconds and cook power that are active in the display to their default value For example while entering a cook time touching CLEAR will change the t
11. 0 1 5 or 2 0 Ibs 227 454 680 or 907 g Poultry Breast Boneless Pan Brown 1 3 pieces Poached 0 2 1 5 lbs 90 680 g Rice Brown Rice Instant senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Brown Rice Long Grain senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL White Rice Instant senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL White Rice Long Grain senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL White Rice Short Grain senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Vegetable Canned 8 32 oz 237 946 mL Fresh Asparagus senses 8 16 oz 227 454 9 Broccoli senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Carrots senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Cauliflower senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Corn on the Cob senses 1 4 ears Green Beans senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Mushroom senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Potato Baked Sweet senses 1 4 potatoes Spinach senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Summer Squash Zucchini senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Frozen senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Vegetable Casserole 1 5 2 0 qt 1 4 1 9 L Manual Cook Angel Food Cake 1 cake Biscuit Refrigerated Large 5 or 8 biscuits Regular 5 or 10 biscuits Bread Garlic Bread 8 10 227 283 g loaf Quick 1 or 2 loaves Yeast 1 or 2 loaves Brownies 8 x 8 20 3 x 20 3 cm or 9 x 13 22 9 x 33 0 cm Cookies 1 cookie sheet Muffin 6 or 12 muffins Pie Fresh 9 22 9 cm Frozen 9 22 9 cm Pot Pie 1 or 2 pies Quiche 9 22 9 cm Roll Refrigerated Large 5 or 6 rolls Regular 4 or 8 rolls Souffl 1 souffl 2 0 qt 1 9L di
12. 2 7 kg Manual Roast SOFTEN Brown Sugar 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL Butter Margarine 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 sticks or 1 8 tbs 15 120 mL Caramel Dip 18 oz 510 oz Cream Cheese 3 or 8 oz 85 or 227 g Frozen Juice 6 12 or 16 oz 170 340 or 454 g Ice Cream 16 32 or 64 oz 473 946 mL or 1 9 L Manual Soften STEAM COOK Fish Fillet senses 0 5 1 5 Ib 227 680 9 Fresh Vegetable Asparagus senses 8 16 oz 227 454 9 Broccoli senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Carrots senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Cauliflower senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 1 Corn on the Cob senses 1 4 ears Green Beans senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Red Potato New senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Spinach senses 4 8 cups 1 2 L Summer Squash Zucchini senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Frozen Vegetable senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Shrimp senses 5 8 oz 142 227 9 Manual Steam Cook MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners m Hot water and mild detergent Soak filters then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Dishwasher Wash separately not with dirty dishes because food
13. Cook Method Chart No amounts need to be entered A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats and adjusts the cook time accordingly The progress bar appears during sensing see Progress Bar section Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods The provided steamer vessel has a loose fitting lid which allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor When covering foods with plastic wrap be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape NOTES The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 2 minutes The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry The room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C If the door is opened during a sensor cycle sensing will stop and the program will be canceled For optimal performance wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or grill cooking before sensor cooking Preheating of the microwave oven is programmed in some automatic convection cycles After the microwave oven is preheated it will maintain the set preheat temperature until the door is opened to add the food Preheating may be skipped after it has started by touching Skip Preheat on the touch screen adding food and then touching Continue Preheating of the browning pan is programmed in many automatic cooking cycles This preheating phase may also be skipped by touching
14. Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly 34 Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows time countdown but is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section Is the Learning Mode in use See Learning Mode section Steam is coming from the vent screen Some steam is normal Fan running after cooking is finished This is normal for convection and grill use The fan may for up to 10 minutes after the cycle ends to cool the microwave oven Fan running slower than usual Has the microwave oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the microwave oven warms up to normal room temperature Fan running during cooktop usage This is normal The microwave oven s cooling fan which is separate from the vent fan automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven Both the vent fan and the cooling fan may also automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven s controls while the cooktop below is being used Cooking times seem too long Is the cooking power set properly See Microwave Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Is the incoming voltage less than specified in Microwave Hood Co
15. Skip Preheat For optimal results we recommend completing the preheating phase of each cycle in which preheating is programmed However preheating of the microwave oven would not be necessary when baking consecutive batches such as cookies as the microwave oven would already be hot Doneness for food items may be adjusted for most automatic cycles Before starting a cycle touch Doneness on the touch screen and adjust the doneness with more done or less done controls The control adds to and the control subtracts from the recommended default cook time The more done and less done settings in most foods for which doneness may be adjusted are equal That is the same amount of time may be added to or subtracted from the cycle Some of the Meat and Poultry cycles have only the more done settings Popcorn is a sensor function The sensor determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn The sensor will determine accurate popping times for bag sizes 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g or 1 75 oz 50 g For bag sizes not listed in this section follow package directions m Do not place bag on convection rack or grill rack Do use regular paper bags or glassware Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using microwave popcorn popper Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 2 second
16. cooking power 4 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the cook time During the countdown cook time and some cooking powers and or temperatures may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and adjusting the remaining time cooking power and or temperature When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched This microwave oven can be used to proof bread using the convection system First Proofing Place dough in a lightly greased ovenproof bowl and cover loosely with shortening coated wax paper 1 Place a shallow ovenproof container such as a pie plate filled with 2 cups 500 mL boiling water on the turntable 2 Place the convection rack on the turntable and then place the bowl of dough on the convection rack and close the door 3 Touch Manual Method on the Main Menu then select Bake 4 Follow instructions on the display to program the proofing time about 45 minutes 5 Touch Temp 350 and then set a temperature of 100 F 38 C using the number pads 6 Touch Start Preheat and then touch Skip Preheat 7 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the proofing baking time Check dough after 20
17. of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual Te cooo D DA E A Microwave oven door B Metal shielded window C Control panel D Lights and Vent Fan buttons E Halogen cooktop lights 2 surface of microwave oven G Intake vent H Door handle I Interactive touch display J Grease and charcoal filters 2 each F Exhaust vent for
18. the word Sensing and shows progress by the darkening of the bar left to right Some time after the progress bar appears it may be replaced by Maximum Time Remaining indicator and the estimated remaining time which may fluctuate often When sensing is finished Time Remaining will appear with the actual remaining cook time The progress bar will also appear during microwave oven preheating 13 MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food Do lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty The turntable must be in place and correct side up when microwave oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated microwave oven Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves
19. to 25 minutes Let dough rise until nearly doubled in size Proofing time may vary depending on the type and quantity of dough Proofing time may be changed during the countdown by touching Adjust Settings and then following the instructions on the display When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones When proofing is done remove bowl of bread dough and water container 8 Touch OFF to return the display to the Main Menu Second Proofing Shape dough place in baking pan s and then cover loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray 1 Place ovenproof container filled with 2 cups 500 mL boiling water on the turntable 2 Place bread pan s on the convection rack and close the door 3 Follow steps 3 through 7 outlined in First Proofing When proofing is done remove the bread dough and water container Reset microwave oven to preheat for baking bread Before baking remove plastic wrap from bread dough AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven Keep Warm can be used by itself or it can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle See Cooking in Stages section m Cover plates of food Cover foods that were covered while being cooked m Do not cover baked goods such as pastri
20. E TO PROVINCE Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling KitchenAid In the U S A call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 9 05 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial Model number number label located on the product Serial number Purchase date 4619 652 66841 8205291 4 06 2006 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in China
21. KitchenAid SPEEDCOOK MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WITH CONVECTION For questions about featur opar ratio i erformance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 sit our website at www kitchenaid com EA ATA 2 Models KHHC2090S KHHC2096S 8205291 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 3 Electrical REqQuirements 4 PARTS AND 5 Microwave Oven Cavity Coating 5 Microwave System OPTIMAWAVE 5 E 5 Convection Element 6 DATERET o 6 ACCESSORIES 6 Browning and Handle ne 6 GN 7 CONVECTION RACK vii 7 KITCHENAID Steamer Vessel 7 MICROWAVE OVEN 8 Control PANES 8 Interactive Touch 8 M in MOUs sn eiii aaia na aS Settings amp Info
22. afood Fish Fillet Breaded 1 4 servings Fish Fillet Non breaded 1 6 pieces Fish Stick 1 4 servings 6 18 pieces French Fries 1 3 servings French Toast 1 4 pieces Frozen Entr e Regular senses 8 20 227 567 9 Large 40 oz 1 1 kg Family 60 oz 1 7 kg Frozen Pizza Kids Pizza 5 Pizza Roll 1 4 servings Rising Crust 6 11 15 2 27 9 cm Thin Crust 6 12 15 2 30 5 cm Frozen Vegetable senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Snack Pocket 1 or 2 servings Meat Bacon 2 4 slices Beef Roast 2 0 5 0 Ibs 0 9 2 3 kg Ground Beef 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 Ibs 227 454 680 or 900 9 Ham Slice 1 4 slices Ham Steak 4 8 oz 113 227 g Hamburger Patty 1 4 patties Hot Dog 1 4 hot dogs Lamb Chops 1 or 2 chops Meatballs 0 5 or 1 0 Ib 227 or 454 9 Meat Loaf 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 lbs 454 680 or 907 g Sausage 2 10 links 28 Pasta Canned Pasta senses 1 4 servings Dried Pasta Fettuccine senses 2 8 oz 67 227 g Macaroni senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Penne senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Rotini senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Spaghetti senses 2 8 oz 57 227 g Fresh Pasta Linguine senses 9 18 oz 255 or 510 g Ravioli senses 9 or 18 oz 255 or 510 g Tortellini senses 9 or 18 oz 255 or 510 g Poultry Chicken Nuggets 1 4 servings 4 16 pieces Chicken Pieces Bone In 0 5 3 5 Ibs 227 g 1 5 kg Boneless 0 2 1 5 lbs 90 680 Chicken Tenders 1 4 servings Chicken Wings 1 4 servings Ground Poultry 0 5 1
23. ak Hamburger Patty Lamb Chops Pork Chops Shrimp Steak Vegetable Manual Grill Grill uses the grill element and microwaves to grill your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts Microwave oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Grill cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended m The grill rack and browning pan will become very hot Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the microwave oven Do not place hot browning pan directly on heat sensitive surfaces Damage may occur Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for faster grilling m Use the browning pan to catch drippings Do not place the browning pan on the grill rack Place grill rack securely on browning pan and place both on the turntable Then position food directly on rack The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack For best results apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack When the grill element is in use the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Grill Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food for grilling and start the cycle After Grilling The food grill rack browning pan microwave oven cavity and door will be very hot Using oven mitts grasp the browning pan securely with both hands and remove it w
24. ation is possible only when the display is at the Main Menu To Activate Control Lock Touch and hold OFF control for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the display will show the padlock icon MAIN MENU Cook Manual Method Method Most Used Settings amp Food Type info Jan 12 2006 16 00 If any controls are touched while the Control Lock is active the Control Lock reminder screen appears for 5 seconds CONTROL LOCK The controls cannot be activated while the Control Lock is set Turn the Control Lock off when you are ready to use your oven To Deactivate Control Lock Touch and hold OFF control for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the padlock icon will be removed from the display H M L Off H M L Off The microwave oven s hood controls on the lower left side of the microwave oven see Parts and Features operate the vent fan and cooktop lights TRUCAPTURE Vent Fan The vent fan has 3 regular speeds high medium and low The vent fan also has a max speed which is the highest speed To protect the microwave oven the vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the cooking surface below gets too hot It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven When this occurs the vent fan cannot be turned off After the microwave oven has cooled the vent fan will automatically turn off The vent fan will a
25. ave Oven 33 TROUBLESHOOTING csccssecsesseeesnesseeneeesseeseeeseeeseeeseesseenenennen 34 ASSISTANCE OR 35 Replacement Parts cc ccccssssecesssseesssseeeeeesseeesssneeeeesssaeeeesses 35 WARRANTY 36 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean A DANGER AN Th fe You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons
26. avoid touch screen activation during cleaning See Control Lock section Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads or gritty washcloths Damage may occur Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen m Glass cleaner and soft cloth Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth not directly on panel Mild soap water and soft washcloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface Stainless Steel on some models To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Rub in direction of grain m KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish not included KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Wipes not included See Assistance or Service section to order Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Vinegar for hard water spots KITCHENAID STEAMER VESSEL Soft brush if necessary to clean holes in steamer insert m Dishwasher Stubborn Stains To remove stains such as tomato sauce use a nonabrasive cleanser a no scratch pad or a solution of di
27. bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium Low Melting chocolate butter and marshmallows 20 Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening ice cream butter and cheese 10 Low Taking chill out of fruit 15 MANUAL COOKING The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 1 minute and adds 1 minute of cook time up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control Time may be added in 1 minute increments by touching ADD A MINUTE or by minutes and seconds using the interactive touch screen display Cook power or cook time may be changed after cooking begins by using the Adjust Settings control While settings are being adjusted the countdown freezes and then resumes when adjustments are made The MICRO TIME POWER control is for manual microwave only cooking To Use MICRO TIME POWER 1 Touch MICRO TIME POWER control pad 2 Use number pads to enter the cook time in minutes and seconds If using 100 cooking power skip Step 3 3 Touch Cook Power 100 and then use number pads to adjust the power level between 10 and 100 4 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the cook time During the countdown cook time and or cooking power may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and following the prompts When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will so
28. breasts using the Cook Method menus starting from the 1 piece 3 pieces Main Menu 1 On Main Menu touch Cook Method MAIN MENU Cook Manual Method Method lt Back Food Type Settings amp Info 6 On Poultry Breast screen follow the instructions then touch Jan 12 2006 Start Preheat 0 0 POULTRY BREAST 2 PIECES Lightly coat browning pan with cooking oil or 2 On Cook Method screen touch Browning Pan spray Place empty pan in oven Touch COOK METHOD START PREHEAT to preheat pan Once pan is preheated place poultry on pan Reheat Defrost Cook Boil amp Browning Bake simmer Choices 3 Browning Pan screen touch More Choices BROWNING PAN Baked Goods Egg Fish Steak Breasts should weigh 0 416 each Preheating amp Cooking time 12 min Start While the browning pan preheats the cooking animation and countdown are active in the display PREHEATING BROWING PAN Time Remaining 2 206 MIN SEC Skip Preheat Frozen Foods Meat Nuts 7 When preheating is finished follow the instructions on the Preheat Finished screen then touch Continue If more or less cook time is desired adjust doneness before touching Continue PREHEAT FINISHED Place poultry breast browning pan Cooking time 9 min 2 continue While the poultry breasts are being pa
29. can be trapped in the filters NOTE Some discoloration of the filters may occur after cleaning them in the dishwasher This is normal and will not affect the performance of the grease filters MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY The gray finish inside the microwave oven cavity is a durable nonstick coating that makes soils easier to remove To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity do not use metal or sharp utensils or scrapers soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels If damage occurs special touch up paint may be applied See Assistance or Service to order The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and damage to the microwave oven the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth CONTROL PANEL INTERACTIVE TOUCH DISPLAY Activate the Control Lock to
30. cooking animation see Cooking Animation section and the countdown of cook time remaining The display will also give prompts to tend to the food during certain automatic cycles Touch Screen The LCD touch screen is used to make menu selections adjust settings and input commands C A Title description region B Menu and selection settings input region C Command input region Menu selections and input adjustments are made in the center portion of the screen and the command inputs start continue back cancel etc are made in the bottom portion of the screen Screen titles and descriptions are displayed in the top portion of the screen which accepts no input A light to medium pressure touch of the fingertip will activate the menu choice The Main Menu is displayed on the default screen 4 On next Browning Pan screen touch Poultry Brst Boneless MAIN MENU BROWNING PAN Cook Manual Poultry Brst Manual Method Method Moat Sausage Browning Settings amp Jan 12 2006 From the Main Menu all automatic cooking programs be 5 On Browning Pan Poultry Breast screen touch 2 pieces activated all manual cooking can be programmed settings can Weight guidelines appear below the quantity selections be adjusted and instructions preparation and tips can be accessed BROWNING PAN POULTRY BREAST The following demonstrates how to pan brown 2 boneless chicken
31. e the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Bake and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or microwave oven for baking and start the cycle After Baking The food convection rack microwave oven cavity and door will be very hot The microwave oven s cooling fan will stay on until the microwave oven cools The Boil amp Simmer menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Boil amp Simmer see Manual Method Cooking section Couscous Dried Pasta Fresh Pasta Rice Manual Boil amp Simmer Boil amp Simmer is a sensor function and uses only microwaves to simmer your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear on the display Use the provided steamer vessel base and lid or a microwave safe dish with a loose fitting lid m use plastic wrap as a cover during the Boil amp Simmer cycle m Do remove the lid while the dish is still in the microwave oven as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Boil amp Simmer and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food for simmering and start the cycle Simmering Pasta The water will need to boil before adding
32. ectric shock m Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 91 44 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on m Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheatin
33. es pies turnovers etc To Use 1 Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the microwave oven door 2 Touch KEEP WARM control Adjust warm time if desired 4 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the warm time During the countdown warm time be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and adjusting the remaining time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones and return to the Main Menu 17 Manual cooking may be done in stages or steps up to 4 stages total The first stage may be programmed using any of the manual controls The stages may be reviewed at any time during programming and or cooking by touching Review Steps on the touch screen Convection cooking cannot be done in stages NOTE Manual Defrost can be programmed only as the 1st stage and is not available for subsequent stage programming To Cook in Stages 1 Follow steps 1 3 in Micro Time Power Cooking or follow steps 1 3 in Manual Method Cooking 2 Touch Add A Step on the touch screen 3 Select cook method and follow screen prompts to program the next stage 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program each additional stage 5 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will show the cycling stage s coo
34. f Bread Frozen Defrost Garlic Bread Bake Quick Defrost or Bake Yeast Defrost or Bake Muffin Fresh Reheat Bake or Browning Pan Frozen Reheat or Defrost Roll Fresh Leftover Reheat Frozen Reheat Defrost or Bake Large Refrigerated Bake or Browning Pan Regular Refrigerated Bake or Browning Pan CASSEROLE Lasagna Bake Leftover Casserole Reheat Pasta Casserole Bake Potato Casserole Bake Vegetable Casserole Bake 25 FISH SEAFOOD Fish Fillet Fresh Cook or Steam Cook Frozen Breaded Cook or Browning Pan Frozen Non breaded Defrost or Cook Fish Steak Defrost Browning Pan or Grill Fish Stick Frozen Cook or Browning Pan Scallops Defrost Shrimp Defrost Grill Roast or Steam Cook GRAINS PASTA RICE Canned Pasta Cook Couscous Cook or Boil amp Simmer Grits Quick Cook Regular Cook Pasta Dried Pasta Fettuccine Cook or Boil amp Simmer Macaroni Cook or Boil amp Simmer Penne Cook or Boil amp Simmer Rotini Cook or Boil amp Simmer Spaghetti Cook or Boil amp Simmer Fresh Pasta Linguine Cook or Boil amp Simmer Ravioli Cook or Boil amp Simmer Tortellini Cook or Boil amp Simmer Rice Brown Rice Instant Cook or Boil amp Simmer Brown Rice Long Grain Cook or Boil amp Simmer White Rice Instant Cook or Boil amp Simmer White Rice Long Grain Cook or Boil amp Simmer White Rice Short Grain Cook or Boil amp Simmer 26 MEAT Beef Beef Kabobs Grill Ground Beef Defros
35. f cookware such as glass or ceramic glass for automatic Grill and Manual Grill cycles Wooden m Do place cookware on grill rack Containers Place cookware directly on the turntable Cookware may be Styrofoam Do not use in microwave oven used under the grill rack to catch drippings Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines Donot allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metall
36. g of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker separate circuit serving only this appliance 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event
37. he display To Activate Demo Mode 1 On the Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch Demo Mode The demonstration immediately begins You can move forward or back in the demonstration by touching Next Page or Back or wait for the screen to advance When the demonstration is over it automatically loops back to the beginning and starts again 3 Touch Cancel on the touch screen or touch OFF control to cancel Demo Mode and return the display to the Main Menu Display backlight may be set to reduce brightness or to turn off during sleep mode Sleep mode is an energy saving feature that darkens the display backlight after 2 minutes of inactivity During sleep mode only the time and date are visible along with instruction to touch the screen to reactivate the Main Menu To Set Display Backlight 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 Touch Display Backlight 3 Select setting reduce after 2 minutes or off after 2 minutes 4 Touch OK Display contrast has numerous settings ranging from minimum to maximum To Set Display Contrast 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 Touch Display Contrast 3 Using and controls increase or decrease the contrast 4 Touch OK The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven When set functions can be entered with real d
38. hip Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada will pay for factory specified parts for the following components if defective in materials or workmanship m Electric element Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only in the second through tenth years from date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the stainless steel oven cavity inner door if the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship ITEMS KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse ab
39. ic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven For Use with Convection System Any ovenproof bakeware may be used during Manual Bake cycles but only microwave safe ovenproof bakeware may be used for combination microwaves convection cycles Follow instructions on the display during convection programming m Use only ovenproof cookware for all convection baking and roasting cycles See Bake and Roast sections T STYROFOANM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NAME USE 100 High default Quick heating convenience foods and setting foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat and poultry pieces Heating cream soups 80 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high such as meat loaf 70 Reheating a single serving of food Medium High Cooking fish fillets 60 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium Cooking ham whole poultry whole fish and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 Heating
40. ime you have already entered to 0 00 The CLEAR control gives an invalid signal see Tones section if touched during cooking 12 The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven A MAIN MENU Cook Manual Method Method Settings amp Food Type Food Type aa info Jan 12 2006 12 00 an A Timer indicator While the Timer is in use the microwave oven can still operate During an microwave oven operation the Timer countdown will be minimized If the Timer ends while microwave oven is still operating the end of Timer tones will sound and the set operating mode will remain active on the screen To Set Timer 1 Touch TIMER control 2 Using the number pads enter desired time in minutes and seconds and then touch Start Timer The countdown will be in full screen view 3 Touch OK to minimize the timer To see the countdown in full screen view touch TIMER control The time can be reset during the countdown by touching TIMER entering a new time then touching OK or the START control To Cancel Touch TIMER control then touch Cancel Timer The Control Lock disables all controls to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven The only control that will function while the Control Lock is active is the OFF pad on the control panel Control Lock activ
41. isplays and tones without actually turning on the microwave generator magnetron grill element or convection element While functions are operating in the Learning Mode the microwave oven light will come on the fan will run and the turntable will rotate if set ON While the Learning Mode is active the Learn indicator is visible in the upper right title area or at the bottom command input area The indicator is visible while the microwave oven is in standby mode during programming and during Settings amp Info menu navigation During a practice cooking cycle the Learn indicator is visible in the lower left command input area A MAIN MENU Cook Manual Method Method Settings amp Food Type info Jan 12 2006 12 00 an COOKING BROWN RICE Sensing J m To turn Learning Mode off go to the Settings amp Info menu Cancel A Indicators for Learning Mode To Activate Learning Mode 1 On the Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch More Choices 3 Touch Learning Mode 4 Touch On or Off to set 5 Touch OK 11 Tones are audible signals indicating the following One Tone Valid entry short tone Two Tones m Between stages short tones Reminder repeat each minute for 10 minutes after the end of cycle tones End of Timer countdown Hidden feature entered or exited
42. ith the grill rack and food still in place to a heat safe surface When handling the hot browning pan use the detachable handle The microwave oven s cooling fan will stay on until the microwave oven is cooled The Melt menu has 5 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Melt see Manual Method Cooking section Cheese Butter Margarine Caramel Chocolate Marshmallow Manual Melt Melt uses only microwaves to melt your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Melt Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or microwave oven for cooking and start the cycle 21 The Roast menu has 9 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Roast see Manual Method Cooking section Beef Roast Cornish Hen Lamb Chops Pork Chops Pork Roast Shrimp Steak ia Whole Chicken Manual Roast Roast uses microwaves and the convection system to roast your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts m The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the Roast cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended The convection rack and browning pan will become very hot Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and browning pan from the microwave oven Do not place browning pan directly on heat sensitive surfaces Damage may occur
43. k time and cooking power and will count down each stage in turn During the countdown cook time and or cooking power for the cycling stage may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and following the prompts Each stage will immediately follow the previous stage and between cycle tones will sound when each new stage begins When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched PROGRAMMED COOKING During convection cycles the convection element heats the air in the microwave oven cavity and the convection fan circulates the hot air The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly See Food Type Chart for automatic convection cycles Bake or Roast Convection cooking may also be done manually Use convection cooking for items such as pies breads cookies cakes and pizza See Manual Cooking section for instructions Manual convection cooking may be used to proof bread See Raising Proofing Bread section for instructions NOTES m Use the provided convection rack Do not cover the turntable or convection rack with foil as it interferes with the circulation of hot air Do not use light plastic containers plastic wrap or paper products All ovenproof cookware or metal utensil
44. ll be displayed while you are programming the cycle The Cook menu has 11 main food categories plus a shortcut to manual Cook see Manual Method Cooking section Casserole Cereal Oatmeal Couscous Egg Fish Seafood Frozen Food Meat Pasta Poultry Rice Vegetable Manual Cook Cook may use microwaves convection system and or grill elements as well as special cookware for various programs See Cook Method Chart for food item details such as sensor functions convection functions and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Cook and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or microwave oven for cooking and start the cycle 20 Bake may use the convection system with or without microwaves to bake your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts You will need to use your provided convection rack Ovenproof microwave safe bakeware may be used during any of the Bake cycles The screen prompts give instruction for each food item and its appropriate bakeware See Cookware and Dinnerware section The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the Bake cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended The convection rack and any cookware or bakeware will become very hot Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and cookware from the microwave oven to a heat safe surface While the convection system is in us
45. mbination Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Odor coming from microwave oven during convection cooking This is normal for the first few convection cycles The odor will dissipate with repeated use Quartz bulb does not appear to be on This is not unusual See Grill Element section m Is the element still working properly To check proper operation of elements place 2 slices of bread on the tall grill rack place the rack on the turntable and close the door Program the microwave oven using Manual Grill without microwaves for 4 minutes see Manual Method section The bread should toast dark brown If the bread does not toast call for service See Assistance or Service section Radio TV or cordless phone interference m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet 15 the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean m 15 the cordless phone frequency 2 4 GHz Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while the microwave oven is on Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assis
46. minutes 3 Touch Temp 350 and then use number pads to enter temperature if cooking at a temperature other than the default 350 F 177 C 4 For microwave assisted convection cooking enter power level 10 30 16 METHOD COOK COOKWARE POWER TEMP WITH SETTINGS Reheat Microwaves Microwave 10 100 100 only safe default Defrost Microwaves Microwave 20 only only safe Cook Microwaves Microwave 10 100 100 only safe default Bake Convection Ovenproof 100 F 38 C only convection 450 F 232 C rack 350 F 177 C default Boil amp Microwaves Microwave Enter desired Simmer only safe time KITCHENAID Steamer Vessel Browning Microwaves Browning Pan 100 only Pan only Grill Grill and Ovenproof 0 40 0 microwaves microwave default safe grill rack Browning Pan Melt Microwaves Microwave 30 only only safe Roast Convection Ovenproof 225 F 107 C microwaves microwave 450 F 232 C safe 350 F 177 C convection default rack Browning 0 30 0 Pan default METHOD COOK COOKWARE POWER TEMP WITH SETTINGS Soften Microwaves Microwave 20 only only safe Steam Cook Microwaves Microwave Enter desired only safe time KITCHENAID Steamer Vessel Keep Warm Microwaves Microwave 10 only only safe To Use 1 Touch Manual Method on the Main Menu 2 Select a method from the chart 3 Follow instructions on the display to program cooking time temperature and or
47. n browned the cooking animation and countdown are active in the display BROWNING POULTRY BREAST Time Remaining 0065555 Ds B57 MIN SEC Cancel About halfway through the cycle the microwave oven will stop and the display will direct you to turn over the poultry breasts 8 Touch Continue to resume pan browning When the cycle is over the Finished screen appears FINISHED If more time is required touch ADD MORE TIME or touch KEEP WARM to keep food warm Add Keep Time Warm Cancel If you would like to either add more time or keep the food warm you may do so at this time 9 Ifthe doneness is satisfactory touch Cancel to return to the default screen The same cooking can also be accomplished using the Food Type menus instead of the Cook Method menu 1 On Main Menu touch Food Type then More Choices 2 Touch Poultry then More Choices 3 Touch Poultry Breast Pan Brown This takes you to the same Browning Pan Poultry Breast screen as in the Cook Method sequence 4 Follow steps 5 9 in Cook Method sequence See Learning Mode section to see how to practice navigating through the menus without turning on the microwave generator 10 Microwave oven features may be activated and or changed and display characteristics may be adjusted using the Settings amp Info menu Following is a brief descrip
48. nctions any convection function or on electric or gas burners To avoid scratching use plastic utensils Do not overfill Using 174 cup 300 mL of water in base is recommended Lid Always use when cooking Place directly over the insert and base or just the base Insert Use when steam cooking to keep foods such as fish and vegetables out of water Place insert with food directly over base Do not use when simmering Base For steam cooking place water in base For simmering foods such as rice potatoes pasta and vegetables place food and water liquid in base See Assistance or Service to order replacements See General Cleaning section for cleaning instructions MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL The microwave oven s controls are accessed through its control panel and interactive touch display NOTE Due to the sensitivity of the control panel we have provided special instructions for cleaning the panel as well as the touch screen display See General Cleaning section for cleaning instructions A a MAIN MENU N Steam Add Manual y Settings amp _FoodType Info Cancel MANUAL Jan 12 2006 Micro Convect Keep Turntable Time Power ara On Off 7 _ Control Lock Hold 5 Sec Y A Control panel B Interactive touch display The control panel houses basic controls and one
49. nu has 11 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Bake see Manual Method Cooking section Bread Fish Seafood Meat Angel Food Cake Biscuit Refrigerated Bread Poultry Manual Defrost Brownies Cookies Muffin Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food Pie Pot Pie Quiche Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for Roll Refrigerated Souffl Manual Bake more than 20 minutes or for frozen ready made food Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at the time the cycle is started for optimal results How foods are stored can affect results m Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Defrost and then follow screen prompts to make your selections and to start the cycle Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in pounds and or ounces If the weight is not known touch Weight Unknown on the touch screen and follow the prompts Preparation instructions for each food item wi
50. ok or Browning Pan French Toast Cook or Browning Pan Garlic Bread Bake Hash Brown Browning Pan Pie Bake Pizza Kids Pizza 5 Cook Pizza Roll Cook or Browning Pan Rising Crust Bake or Browning Pan Thin Crust Bake or Browning Pan Pot Pie Bake Poultry Chicken Nuggets Cook or Browning Pan Chicken Tenders Cook or Browning Pan Chicken Wings Cook Soup Reheat Vegetable Cook or Steam Cook 24 LIQUIDS Beverage Reheat Frozen Juice Soften Soup Frozen Reheat Soup Thick Reheat Soup Thin Reheat Sauce Thick Reheat Thin Reheat SNACKS Burrito Cook Cheese Sticks Cook or Browning Pan French Fries Browning Pan Instant Macaroni amp Cheese Cook Kids Pizza 5 Cook Marshmallow Melt Pizza Leftover Reheat Pizza Roll Cook or Browning Pan Potato Nuggets Browning Pan Snack Pocket Cook VEGETABLE Canned Vegetable Cook Fresh Vegetable Asparagus Cook or Steam Cook Broccoli Cook or Steam Cook Carrots Cook or Steam Cook Cauliflower Cook or Steam Cook Corn on the Cob Cook or Steam Cook Green Beans Cook or Steam Cook Mushroom Cook or Grill Onion Grill Pepper Grill Potato Baked Sweet Cook Spinach Cook or Steam Cook Summer Squash Zucchini Cook Steam Cook or Grill Tomato Grill Frozen Vegetable Cook or Steam Cook BREAD Bagel Small Defrost Medium Defrost Large Defrost Biscuit Refrigerated Large Bake or Browning Pan Regular Bake or Browning Pan French Toast Cook or Browning Pan Loa
51. oven for cooking and start the cycle 22 The Steam Cook menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Steam Cook see Manual Method Cooking section Fish Fillet Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable Manual Steam Shrimp Cook Steam Cook is a sensor function and uses only microwaves to steam your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts m Use the provided steamer vessel and its lid Place 1 cups 300 mL water in the base place food in the insert place the insert in the base and cover Donotremove the lid while the vessel is inside the microwave oven as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings The steamer vessel will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling To avoid scratching use plastic utensils m Do not overfill One half full is recommended Follow directions on the display To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Steam Cook Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare the food for steaming and start the cycle The Most Used menu displays the 6 most used automatic cooking programs This provides you with your own customized menu which is easily accessible from the Main Menu The programs are shown in order of frequency of use The food type is shown first on the selection pad followed on the next line by the cook method Following is the default Mo
52. over the food during the cycle See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts Microwave oven cavity door will become very hot during the Browning Pan cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended The browning pan will become very hot Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the microwave oven Do not place hot browning pan directly on heat sensitive surfaces Damage may occur Use detachable handle when handling hot browning pan Do not use plastic utensils on the browning pan as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils Do not use metal utensils as they can scratch the pan Do not use the browning pan in any other microwave oven or in a standard thermal oven m Do place the browning pan on the grill rack or the convection rack Always use the turntable as a support for the pan For best results coat the browning pan lightly with cooking oil to make removing food and cleaning the pan easier When the grill element is in use the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Browning Pan and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare the food and or browning pan for cooking and start the cycle The Grill menu has 9 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Grill see Manual Method Cooking section Beef Kabobs A P Fish Ste
53. rap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food
54. rder replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions The tall grill rack is designed for grilling in the microwave oven See Grill section Place the grill rack securely on browning pan the browning pan on the turntable and position food on grill rack See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions The short convection rack is designed to be used with the convection element and fan for true convection cooking See Bake and Roast sections Place the convection rack on the turntable and position dish with food on the rack If food is placed directly on the rack the browning pan may be placed under the rack to catch drippings See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions Rack and Pan Configurations Browning Pan Feature Grill Feature A Turntable B Browning pan C Grill rack tall D Convection rack short E Cookie sheet not provided Use the KITCHENAID Steamer Vessel with the Steam Cook feature or Boil amp Simmer feature to steam or simmer foods See Steam Cook and or Boil amp Simmer sections A Lid B Insert C Base The steamer vessel will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Donotuse in a conventional or combination type oven with Browning Pan or Grill fu
55. recirculation top The microwave oven has a durable nonstick coating that resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens See General Cleaning section for cleaning instructions The microwave system featuring OPTIMAWAVE Technology delivers a constant stream of microwave power true high medium and low power to provide consistent even results Typically microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only For example to achieve a 50 power level medium in a typical microwave oven the microwave oven operates 50 of the time at HIGH power and 50 of the time OFF In contrast microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters R Convection element and fan behind screen L Grill element M Microwave oven light N Microwave inlet cover O Door lock system Model and serial number plate Q Turntable R Cavity recess Sensor Cooking The microwave system features sensor cooking functions A humidity sensor in the microwave oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking A A Halogen bulb B
56. rt should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two plates that are side by side When the manual cycle is over the turntable will automatically default to the ON mode To Turn On Off 1 Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF The display shows the Turntable On Off screen TURNTABLE The turntable can only be turned off when using a manual setting The turntable can not be turned off for Auto preset settings 2 Select Off then touch OK The turntable off indicator will appear on the display Repeat to turn the turntable back on ACCESSORIES The following accessories have been provided with your new microwave oven Any of the parts may be ordered for replacement The browning pan with its nonstick surface and detachable handle has been specially designed for microwave use and is ideal for pan frying pan browning foods in the microwave oven See Browning Pan section The browning pan is also ideal for some baking and roasting functions and is used as a drip pan under the grill or convection racks during grilling or roasting cycles See Bake and Roast sections Use the handle to grasp the pan Place gripping end on the edge of pan squeeze handle and lift pan See Assistance or Service to o
57. s then stop the cycle Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content To Use Popcorn 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN control The microwave oven will start automatically The display will show when the microwave oven is sensing and will start counting down the time when sensing has finished When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 3 Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose Breakfast Food Dairy Dessert Frozen Food Liquids Snacks Vegetable Bread Casserole Fish Seafood Grains Pasta Rice Meat Poultry This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you want to cook and then choose how you would like to cook it if there is more than 1 cook method available All cook methods and foods are available through this menu See Food Type Chart in this manual or review your Quick Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed cycles See Main Menu section for an example of how using the Food Type menu works To Use Touch Food Type on Main Menu select your food category and then follow the screen prompts to select your specific food item and cook method and to star
58. s can be used in convection cooking Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection only items Metal utensils cannot be used in microwave or combination cooking special techniques are needed to adapt standard oven recipes to convection cooking although some cooking times might need to be shortened and some temperatures adjusted This microwave oven may be preheated in the same way that a standard oven is preheated Most recipes for baked goods call for preheating Combination cooking uses microwaves in addition to the convection system to cook or roast foods more quickly than with convection alone Combination cooking may also be done manually Use combination cooking for items such as roasts meat loaf lasagna casseroles and whole chicken See Time Temp Power Cooking or Convect Time Temp sections for instructions 18 NOTES m Do use metal cookware or utensils during combination cooking m Meats may be roasted directly on the convection rack Use the browning pan to catch drippings Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags m Check for doneness after the cycle has ended If the food is not completely done let it stand in the microwave oven for a few minutes to finish cooking During any automatic or manual combination cycle no more than 30 microwave power is used Some automatic cycles are sensor cycles See
59. servings Sausage 2 10 links Meat Bacon 2 4 slices Ham Slice 1 4 slices Ham Steak 4 8 oz 113 227 9 Hamburger Patty 1 4 patties 0 3 Ib 136 g each Meatballs 0 5 1 0 Ibs 227 454 9 Nuts 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL Poultry Breast Boneless 1 3 pieces 0 4 Ib 113 g each Sausage 2 10 links Manual Browning Pan 29 GRILL Beef Kabobs 1 4 servings Chicken Pieces Bone In 1 or 2 pieces 0 8 Ib 863 g each Fish Steak 1 or 2 steaks 1 2 4 cm thick Hamburger Patty 1 4 patties Lamb Chops 1 or 2 chops Pork Chops 1 or 2 chops Shrimp 5 8 oz 140 227 g Steak 0 7 1 0 Ib 818 454 g 1 2 13 mm thick Vegetable Mushroom 5 6 pieces or 10 12 pieces Onion 5 6 pieces or 10 12 pieces Pepper 1 or 2 halves Summer Squash 1 or 2 servings Tomato 2 or 4 halves Manual Grill MELT Butter Margarine 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 sticks or 1 8 tbs 15 120 mL Caramel 7 or 14 oz 199 or 397 g Cheese 8 or 16 oz 227 or 454 g Chocolate 1 12 oz 28 340 g or 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL Marshmallow 5 or 10 oz 142 283 9 Manual Melt 30 ROAST Beef Roast 2 0 5 0 Ibs 907 g 2 3 kg Cornish Hen 1 0 2 5 Ibs 454 g 1 1 kg Lamb Chops 1 or 2 chops Pork Chops 1 or 2 chops Pork Roast 2 0 5 0 Ibs 907 g 2 3 kg Shrimp 5 8 oz 142 227 oz Steak 1 steak 0 7 1 0 Ib 818 454 1 2 13 mm thick Turkey Breast Bone In 3 0 6 0 Ibs 1 4 2 7 kg Whole Chicken 2 5 6 0 Ibs 1 1
60. sh Manual Bake BOIL amp SIMMER Couscous senses 1 4 servings Dried Pasta Fettuccine senses 2 8 oz 57 227 g Macaroni senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Penne senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Rotini senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Spaghetti senses 2 8 oz 57 227 g Fresh Pasta Linguine senses 9 or 18 oz 210 or 510 g Ravioli senses 9 or 18 oz 210 or 510 g Tortellini senses 9 or 18 oz 210 or 510 g Rice Brown Rice Instant senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Brown Rice Long Grain senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL White Rice Instant senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL White Rice Long Grain senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL White Rice Short Grain senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Manual Boil amp Simmer BROWNING PAN Baked Goods Biscuit Refrigerated Large 5 or 8 biscuits Regular 5 or 10 biscuits Brownies 20 oz 567 g package Cookies 4 6 or 8 cookies Muffins 4 6 or 8 muffins Rolls Refrigerated Large 5 or 6 rolls Regular 4 or 8 rolls Egg Fried 1 4 eggs Omelet 2 4 eggs Fish Steak 0 5 1 0 Ib 227 454 g Frozen Food Cheese Sticks 1 4 servings Chicken Nuggets 1 4 servings 4 16 pieces Chicken Tenders 1 4 servings Fish Fillet Frozen Breaded 1 4 servings Fish Stick Frozen 1 4 servings 6 18 pieces French Fries 1 3 servings French Toast 1 4 pieces Hash Brown 1 4 patties Pizza Rising Crust 6 11 15 2 27 9 cm Pizza Roll 1 4 servings Pizza Thin Crust 6 12 15 2 30 5 cm Potato Nuggets 1 4
61. shwasher detergent and water 1 4 cup 60 mL detergent to 1 cup 250 mL warm water TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher 31 BROWNING PAN Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers Mild cleanser water and washcloth Dishwasher CONVECTION and GRILL RACKS Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers Mild soap water and washcloth The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place See Replacement Parts section in Assistance or Service to reorder filters See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions A D SSS 2 Ss Sos Ses gt lt 555555 SSS gt gt s SSeS SSS SSeS SS Ss S SS lt lt K SS 25 25 MIXER ORR RRR RVR x KKK X XX SAHRA OO A Retaining spring B Filter frame C Grease filter D Charcoal filter To Remove Replace 1 Squeeze the small tab on the outer edge of the filter frame inward and pull down until the frame and filters drop out
62. sistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Turntable Part Number 8205992 Turntable Support and Rollers Part Number 8206222 Turntable Hub Part Number 8205994 Grill Rack tall Browning Pan Part Number 8205996 Browning Pan Handle Part Number 8204652 Grease Filters 2 Part Number 8205997 Charcoal Filters 2 Part Number 8206264 Part Number 8205998 Convection Rack short Cooktop and Microwave Oven Part Number 8205995 Light KITCHENAID Steamer Vessel Part Number 8204670 Part Number 8206451 Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish Part Number 4396920 KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number 8212510 Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 Cavity Touch Up Paint Part Number 8204955 35 KITCHENAID BUILT IN OVEN amp MICROWAVE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada hereafter KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmans
63. st Used menu screen MOST USED Beverage Butter Marg Butter Marg Reheat Melt Soften Brown Sugar Crm Cheese Lftover Pizza Soften Soften Reheat Auto lt Back Update To Update Most Used Menu On the Most Used screen touch Auto Update The microwave oven shows the 6 programs used most frequently since the last time the menu was updated Use this chart as a reference for menu items available in the Food Type menu BREAKFAST FOOD Bacon Cook or Browning Pan Cereal Instant Cook Egg Fried Cook or Browning Pan Omelet Cook or Browning Pan Poached Cook Scrambled Cook French Toast Cook or Browning Pan Grits Quick Cook Regular Cook Hash Brown Browning Pan Hot Wheat Cook Muffin Fresh Bake or Reheat Frozen Defrost or Reheat Oatmeal Instant Cook Regular Cook Quiche Bake Sausage Cook or Browning Pan Souffl Bake DAIRY DESSERT Angel Food Cake Bake Brown Sugar Soften Brownies Bake or Browning Pan Butter Melt or Soften Caramel Melt Caramel Dip Soften Cheese Melt Chocolate Melt Cookies Bake or Browning Pan Cream Cheese Soften Ice Cream Soften Marshmallows Melt Nuts Browning Pan Pie Fresh Bake Frozen Bake Souffl Bake 23 FROZEN FOOD Frozen Entr e Regular 8 20 oz 227 567 g Cook Large 40 oz 1 1 kg Cook Family Size 60 oz 1 7 kg Cook Fish Fillet Breaded Cook or Browning Pan Fillet Non breaded Defrost or Cook Fish Stick Co
64. t operate Is the door completely closed Firmly close door Is a spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section Is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section Is the Learning Mode activated See Learning Mode section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Service section Does the display show a message about opening the door The door has been closed for an extended period of time about 5 minutes after adding food and before starting the microwave oven Open and close the door then start the cycle Microwave oven door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Has tape been removed from turntable hub Remove tape See Turntable section Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and clean turntable support and rollers Replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on turntable then restart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section
65. t or Cook Hamburger Patty Cook Browning Pan or Grill Meat Loaf Roast Roast Beef Browning Pan or Roast Steak Defrost Grill or Roast Hot Dog Cook Lamb Chops Defrost or Roast Meatballs Cook or Browning Pan Pork Bacon Browning Pan Ham Slice Cook or Browning Pan Ham Steak Cook or Browning Pan Pork Chops Defrost Grill or Roast Pork Roast Roast Sausage Cook or Browning Pan POULTRY Chicken Nuggets Cook or Browning Pan Chicken Pieces Boneless Defrost or Cook Chicken Pieces Bone In Defrost Cook or Grill Chicken Tenders Cook or Browning Pan Chicken Wings Roast Cornish Hen Roast Ground Poultry Defrost or Cook Poultry Breast Boneless Pan Brown Browning Pan Poultry Breast Boneless Poached Cook Turkey Breast Bone In Roast Whole Chicken Roast Use this chart as a reference for menu items and amounts available in the Cook Method menu REHEAT Beverage 1 or 2 cups 250 500 mL Casserole Leftover 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Meal dinner plate 1 meal sensor 2 meals Muffin Fresh 1 6 muffins Frozen 1 6 muffins Pizza Leftover 1 3 slices Roll Fresh 1 6 rolls Frozen 1 6 rolls Sauce Thick senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Thin senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Soup Frozen 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Thick senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Thin senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Manual Reheat DEFROST Bread 0 1 2 0 Ibs 45 900 9 Weight Unknown Bagel small 2 8 bagels medium 1 6 bagels large 1 6 bagels Muffin
66. t the cycle The Cook Method menu has 11 methods from which to choose Reheat Defrost Cook Bake Boil amp Simmer Browning Pan Grill Melt Roast Soften Steam Cook This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want and then choose your specific food item All food items are available through this menu See each method s respective section in this manual for method details See Cook Method Chart for all of the programmed cycles See Main Menu section for an example of how using the Cook Method menu works To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu select your desired method and then follow the screen prompts to select your food item and to start the cycle The Reheat menu has 8 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Reheat see Manual Method Cooking section Beverage Casserole Leftover Meal Muffin Pizza Leftover Roll Sauce Soup Manual Reheat Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food See Cook Method Chart for food item details such as specific food items available sensor functions and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Reheat and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or microwave oven for reheating and start the cycle 19 The Defrost menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Defrost see Manual Method Cooking section The Bake me
67. tance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only factory specified parts These factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory specified parts in your area call us or your nearest KitchenAid designated service center Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further as
68. tandard 12 hour clock 12 00 11 59 PM When power is first supplied to the microwave oven or after a power failure the Welcome screen will appear asking whether you would like to set the clock If you choose to set the clock at that time the display will take you directly to the Clock screen If you choose not to set the clock the time of day will default to 12 00 p m and the clock will be displayed and continue to keep time The clock defaults Daylight Savings OFF To Set Clock 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch Clock 3 Clock screen set the time of day and date if desired and select AM or PM To Change Daylight Savings Setting On Clock screen select Daylight Savings ON or Daylight Savings OFF then touch OK To Hide Clock On Clock screen touch Hide Clock The display will immediately return to the Main Menu The date may be set and displayed on the Main Menu screen The default setting is Jan 1 To Set Date 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch Date 3 On Date screen use number pads to set the month day and year To Hide Date On Date screen touch Hide Date The display will immediately return to the Main Menu Repeat to display the date The Demo Mode highlights the features and capabilities of the microwave oven in a slide show on t
69. the pasta Place the dish of water covered in the microwave oven and begin the cycle When the water boils the microwave oven will stop and prompt you to add the pasta If manually simmering place the covered dish of water in the microwave oven and set a simmer time of 1 second The water will start to boil the 1 second simmer time will end and the microwave oven will stop Using oven mitts gently remove the covered dish of boiling water add the pasta re cover place the dish back in the microwave oven and continue the cycle Simmering Rice Place food and water liquid covered in the microwave oven and begin the cycle The sensor determines when the water starts to boil and figures the simmer time which will begin counting down in the display The Browning Pan menu has 8 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Browning Pan see Manual Method Cooking section Baked Goods Egg Fish Steak Frozen Food Meat Nuts Sausage Boneless Poultry Breast Browning Pan Manual Browning Pan function uses microwaves and sometimes the grill element Microwaves quickly heat the pan while the grill element browns or crisps the food from above Some Browning Pan cycles are programmed to preheat the empty pan for 3 minutes before cooking begins When the preheating cycle is complete the microwave oven will stop and prompt you to add the food to the browning pan The microwave oven may prompt you to turn
70. tion of each option OPTION SETTING Clock Turn Daylight Savings on or off Adjust time set or hide clock See Clock section Contact Find contact information toll free number and Info website Date m Set date month day and year m Hide date See Date section Demo View sales demonstration Mode See Demo Mode section Display Set backlight brightness reduce after Backlight 2 minutes or turn off after 2 minutes See Display Backlight section Display m Set level of contrast between minimum Contrast maximum using and controls See Display Contrast section Hints View comprehensive lists of hints for general operation and care of microwave oven Cleaning cavity control panel odors and turntable Cookware covers depth materials and shape Convection Conversion baking and roasting Food eggs moisture quantity and shape Methods arranging covering defrosting standing and proofing dough Power levels list of microwave power levels and sample foods for each Learning m Turn on or off See Learning Mode section Volume Set tone volume using and controls See Tones section 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info Touch desired option touch More Choices for more categories then follow the instructions on the screen to select and or adjust settings This is a s
71. touch automatic function controls The control pads are very sensitive and require only a light touch to activate For more information about the individual controls see their respective sections in this manual The display area functions as both a display and an interactive menu driven touch control It is designed to be easily navigable guiding you through the menus offering multiple selections accepting your input and executing your commands It also provides instructions tips and graphics Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven the welcome screen appears asking whether you would like to set the clock Touch Yes and set the clock see Clock section or touch No and the time will default to 12 00 p m If the welcome screen appears at any other time a power failure has occurred Reset the clock if needed When the microwave oven is not in use in standby mode the display shows the Main Menu and the date and time of day if they are set to be displayed See Clock and Date sections After 2 minutes of inactivity the display will go into sleep mode See Display Backlight section During programming the display shows menus servings and weights cooking time power temperature settings preheating instructions and or cookware and preparation instructions During a cooking cycle the display shows progress bar sensor functions only see Progress Bar section
72. ty Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite Keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of el
73. und followed by reminder tones 5 Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched 5 Touch Start Preheat on the touch screen to preheat empty microwave oven If preheat is not needed touch Skip Preheat after the microwave oven starts The display will count down the cook time During the countdown cook time temperature and or cooking power may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and adjusting the remaining time and or the cooking power When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched The Manual Method control on the Main Menu is for manual cooking by cooking method There are 12 methods from which to choose Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot be changed Use the following chart as a guide The CONVECT TIME TEMP control is for manual convection or combination cooking The cook time may be set in hours and minutes The temperature may be set from 100 F 38 C to 450 F 232 C in 5 degree increments NOTE The microwave cooking power may be set to 0 10 20 or 30 The default power is 0 To Use 1 Touch CONVECT TIME TEMP control 2 Use number pads to enter the cook time in hours and
74. use fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by KitchenAid 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada 6 Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 9 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINC
75. utomatically turn on at low speed during convection or grill cooking and may stay on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle has ended NOTE For optimal TRUCAPTURE vent system performance turn on the vent fan before using the cooking surface below This will maximize steam capture To Operate Vent Fan Press VENT FAN H M L OFF repeatedly to cycle through the settings high medium low and off Touch VENT FAN MAX OFF to turn on the max speed The status will be displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being adjusted Cooktop Lights The cooktop lights have 3 brightness settings high medium and low The low setting may be appropriate for night light use To Turn Light On Off Press LIGHTS button repeatedly to cycle through the settings high medium low and off The status will be displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being adjusted 6666666 2 Ov NOUS A Cooking with grill element B Cooking with microwaves C Cooking with convection D Turntable icon The cooking animation appears during any cooking cycle whether automatic or manual The animation shows what type of cooking is taking place POPPING 1 7 3 5 oz of POPCORN Sensing ZY NS Cancel A B A Cooking animation B Progress bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a sensor cooking cycle It will appear at the beginning of sensor cooking functions A horizontal bar appears below
76. xhaust vent at the top of the microwave oven If using recirculating exhaust venting skip Step 3 A Vent screen B Rings C Bulb cover under screen 3 For wall or roof venting remove the vent deflector by removing the mounting screws 1 from each end and lifting out the vent deflector A B C A Bulb cover B Vent deflector C Vent deflector mounting screws 2 T TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc 4 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw then lift cover A A Bulb cover mounting screw 5 Remove the burned out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together pulling to the right and lifting 6 Replace bulb using tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 7 Close bulb cover and fasten with screw If using recirculating exhaust venting skip Step 8 8 For wall or roof venting replace the vent deflector removed in Step 3 9 Replace vent screen 10 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven Microwave oven will no

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