KitchenAid KCMS135H User's Manual
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1. If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the support base is all the way on the shaft in the oven cavity floor Make sure the rollers are completely inside the center circle of the turn table this will let the turntable rotate properly Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least e inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Circuit breaker or fuse box GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive To help get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features One Touch Door Open Button Push this button to open the door Door Safety Lock System The oven will2. COOKING GUIDE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 2 qt casserole 1 4 cup water Cover Stir after 2 min 1 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Stir after 4 min 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Rearrange after 5 min 1 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 2 min Remove leaves and core center 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 9 in pie plate 2 tbsp water Cover Rearrange after 4 min 2 qt oval or rectangular casserole cup water Cover 9 in pie plate 2 tbsp water Cover Rearrange after 4 min 2 qt oval or rectangular casserole cup water Cover 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 2 min 117 to 2 qt casserole cup water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 to 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 2 qt casserole cup water Cover Stir after 4 min MICROWAVE TIME ATHIGH STANDING TIME 100 COVERED 6 to 8 min 6 to 8 min 8 to 12 min 12 to 14 min 4 to 8 min 5 to 8 min 3 to 5 min 7 to 9 min 4 to 6 min 6 to 9 min 12 to 14 min 6 to 8 min 10 to 12 min 4 to 6 min 8 to 10 min 6 to 8 min 8 to 10 min continued on next page VEGETABLE Peas Green Fr
3. 22 to min Meaty portion and bulky vegetables to outside Cover with wax paper Cover loosely with wax paper Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 sec per serving Cover with plastic wrap Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel on microwave safe rack Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times crosswise Cover with wax paper continued on next page COOKING GUIDE STARTING TEMPERATURE MICROWAVE TIME INSTRUCTIONS Breads HIGH 100 Wrap single roll bagel or muffin Dinner or breakfast roll in paper towel To reheat 1 roll Room temp 10 to 15 sec several line plate with paper 2 rolls Room temp 15 to 20 sec towel cover with another 4 rolls Room temp 25 to 30 sec paper towel Pie HIGH 100 Place on microwave safe dish 1 slice Refrigerated 30 sec to 1 min Do not cover 2 slices Refrigerated 1 to 1 min NOTE After reheating food should be very hot If possible stir food cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using CUSTOM in the Standard Microwave Cooking section for instructions on how to cook without cooking time and cook power INTERNAL INTERNAL COOKING MICROWAVE TEMP AT TEMP AFTER PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS REMOVAL STANDI
4. TEMPERATURE MICROWAVE TIME INSTRUCTIONS Plate of Food 1 serving of meat 2 servings of vegetables Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 to 6 servings Non stirrable Casse roles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 to 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated MEDIUM HIGH 70 1 to 234 min 234 to 4 min MEDIUM HIGH 70 1 to 2 min 2 to 4 min MEDIUM 50 1 to 194 min per serving 112 to 2 min per serving HIGH 100 234 to 3 min 5 to 6 min 9 to 10 min MEDIUM 50 4 to 7 min Tie to 11 min 12 to 15 min MEDIUM 5095 2 to 5 min 5 to 7 min HIGH 100 2 to 3 min 3 to 7 min HIGH 100 15 to 25 sec 25 to 35 sec 25 to 35 sec 55 to 60 sec HIGH 10096 34 to 1 min 1 to 2 min HIGH 100 1 to 2 min
5. MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section service company for examination repair or The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND Do not cover or block any openings on the ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation microwave oven Instructions section Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not Install or locate the microwave oven only in use the microwave oven near water for example accordance with the installation instructions near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a Some products such as whole eggs and sealed e mina ponl aha containers for example closed glass jars Do not immerse cord or plug in water may explode and should not be heated in the e Keep cord away from heated surfaces microwave oven Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Use the microwave oven only for its intended use e See door surface cleaning instructions in the as described in this manual Do not use corrosive Caring for Your Microwave Oven section 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS continued on next page MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the
6. Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t ADANG ER follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t AWAR N l NG follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard 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 As with any appliance close supervision is electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure necessary when used by children to excessive microwave energy Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a Read all instructions before using the micro damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly Wave oven or if it has been damaged or dropped e Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO e The microwave oven should be serviced only by AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE qualified service personnel Call an authorized
7. is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Plugging the microwave oven into a different Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or the oven TV are on different branch circuits e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door and make sure it latches Follow the directions in Cooking at high cook power in the Standard Microwave Cooking section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 10096 cook power for 1 minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow
8. three sides If entr e is not in a microwave safe container place it on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts Place rice and liquid water or chicken or vegetable stock in a microwavable dish Cover with plastic wrap When cooking is complete allow rice to stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed Stir rice Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1 to 2 quart casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking is complete allow 5 minutes standing time Crumble meat into a microwavable container Season and cover with plastic wrap Vent cover for well done meat Place the food around the sides of a microwave safe container Season add 4 to cup liquid wine water salsa etc if desired Cover with plastic wrap vented Break eggs into a 4 cup measuring cup or 1 quart casserole Add 1 tablespoon milk or water per egg and beat Cover with plastic wrap vented When cooking is complete remove from oven stir and allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time Follow package directions AMOUNT Works best if entr e is 10 to 21 oz 1 2 to 2 cups of dry rice Use medium or long grain rice Cook instant rice according to direc tions on the package 1 to 3 cups 1 4 to 2 Ibs 1 4 to 2 165 1 to 5 eggs 1 to 2 servings AUTO SENSOR COOKING AUTO SENSOR REHEAT has preset cook powers NOTE If you want to reheat by entering a
9. Minute Timer See page 16 for more information CLOCK SET Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 15 for more information 11 START Touch this pad to start a function you have set Easy CANCEL START Minute OFF continued on next page 12 EASY MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 10096 cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle see page 17 for more information 13 CANCEL OFF Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase the time of day NOTE If you try to enter unacceptable instruc tions ERROR will appear on the display Touch CANCEL OFF and re enter the instructions Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and seven tones signal the end of the Minute Timer function You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH START If you do not want to continue cooking Close the door and the light goes off OR TOUCH CANCEL OFF NOTE Before setting a function touch CANCEL OFF to make sure no other function is on GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The Child Lock locks the control panel so children can
10. a standing time of Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot 1 minute before cutting into them Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the For best results stir any liquid several times recommended cooking during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing adding ingredients Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm Product life may be the oven shortened If you practice Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on programming the oven it when the door is open put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it
11. electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do Magnetron A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Oven cavity The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Metal floor Glass turntable continued on next page GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwaves pass through most glass paper and The microwaves disturb water molecules in the plastics without heating food As the molecules bounce around bumping int
12. microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if 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 bag in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
13. on page 42 PROBLEM Nothing works The microwave oven will not run PROBLEM Food is not cooked enough The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking CAUSE e The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper vol tage See the Electrical requirements on page 6 and Electrical connection on page 11 e A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped e The electric company has had a power failure e You are using the oven as a timer Touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Minute Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch CANCEL OFF to cancel that operation CAUSE e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the Microwave cooking chart on pages 32 36 e You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times e You have set the controls as a Minute Timer Touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Minute Timer PROBLEM The turntable will not turn PROBLEM You do not hear the programming or end of cycle
14. pad to reheat food without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long 5 MODO r to reheat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food See page 29 for more information AUTO SENSOR Touch this pad to cook food without entering a cook power or cook time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food See page 27 for more information AUTO SENSOR POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long CLOCK to cook depending on the amount of humidity it SET detects from the popcorn See page 29 for more information CUSTOM Touch this pad to cook foods without entering a cook power or time See page 22 for more information CUSTOM DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight See page 23 for more information POWER LEVEL Touch this pad after the cooking time has been set followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or faster the cooking speed See page 19 for more information See the Microwave cooking chart on page 32 for specific cook powers to use for the foods you are cooking Number pads Touch number pads to enter cooking times cook powers quantities or weights TIMER Touch this pad to set the
15. time and for 3 different types of food cook power see the Reheating chart in the To use AUTO SENSOR REHEAT Cooking Guide soon 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch ewm TT Select menu 1 to 3 See cooking guide behind door 3 Touch one of three Number pads to choose the type of food This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can reheat NUMBER PAD FOOD INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT 1 Dinner Place food to be heated on a dinner plate about 8 to 16 oz Plate or similar dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Soup Place food to be heated in a microwave 1 to 4 cups Sauce container Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Casserole Place food to be heated in a microwave 1 to 2 cups container Cover with plastic wrap and vent AUTO SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commer NOTES cially packaged microwave popcorn by touching Pop only 1 package at a time just 1 pad e f you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To use SENSOR POPCORN e How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the 1 Place the bag the center of the turntable and brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it close the door Try several brands to decide which pops the best 2 Touch For best results use fresh bags of popcorn AUTO SENSOR CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it prope
16. tone PROBLEM The fan seems to be running slower than usual PROBLEM The display is scrolling PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE e The turntable is not correctly in place It should be correct side up e The support is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the support still does not move call a designated service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results CAUSE e You have not entered the correct command CAUSE e The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature CAUSE e here has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Setting the clock on page 15 If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 42 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 422 1230 When calling Please provide KitchenAid with the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on o
17. when oven is used in other than normal home use SECOND Replacement of magnetron C Damage resulting from accident alteration THROUGH FIFTH tube to correct defects in misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper YEAR LIMITED materials or workmanship installation or installation not in accordance with ERAT OF local electrical codes PURCHASE D Any labor costs during the limited warranty E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States F In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to a KitchenAid designated service company except when your microwave oven is installed over an approved KitchenAid oven using an approved built in kit See Built in kits in the Getting to Know section for a list of approved built in kits Repairs to parts or systems resulting from un authorized modifications made to the appliance 12 97 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After che
18. 13 min 2 to 4 min 5 to 8 min 2 to 4 min COOKING GUIDE If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if necessary add more time in small increments The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be re heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets micro
19. Model KCMS135H USE amp CARE GUIDE KitchenAid Ce AUTO SENSOR END SENSOR REHEAT COOK POPCORN Ea Cum Ea Cum E m E Je an CLOCK Easy ANCEL START Minute PART 3828W5A1144 8171822 www kitchenaid com A NOTE TO YOU KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling the telephone number above When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see diagram in the Getting to Know section Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Model Number Builder Dealer Name Serial Number Address Date Installed Phone MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
20. NG Beef Chuck or Pot Roast Large covered casserole MEDIUM 50 cook in 1 cup Turn over halfway liquid 2 to 3 Ibs through cooking time Without vegetables 21 to 24 min per Ib With 3 to 4 cups 27 to 30 min per Ib cut up vegetables Eye of Round Rack Cover with plastic MEDIUM 50 2 to 3 lbs wrap Turn over halfway Rare 5 to 8 min per Ib through cooking time Med 7 to 10 min per Ib Well 9 to 11 min per Ib Ground Meat Casserole Cover with HIGH 100 to brown for plastic wrap Stir halfway 31 2 to 5 min per Ib casserole through cooking time Hamburgers Rack Cover with wax HIGH 100 1 4 Ib each paper Turn over halfway 2 patties through cooking time 2 to 37 min 4 patties 3 to 5 min COOKING GUIDE INTERNAL TEMP AT REMOVAL INTERNAL TEMP AFTER STANDING COOKING PREPARATION MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS Pork Loin Roast Boneless Smoked Ham Canned Butt Shank Meat roasting rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Casserole Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Drain and shield if necessary MEDIUM HIGH 70 7 to 11 min per Ib MEDIUM 50 12 to 14 min per Ib MEDIUM 5096 5 to 8 min per Ib 8 to 11 min per Ib INTERNAL TEMP AT REMOVAL INTERNAL TEMP AFTER STANDING COOKING PREPARATION MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole Pieces Bone in Boneless Turkey Wh
21. S Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as a door that isn t lined up correctly damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and cookware you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling the oven The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F for proper operation NOTE You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in Built in kits in the Getting to Know section AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL approved trim kit Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back of the oven where the intake openings are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive the
22. b microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see Using aluminum foil in the Cooking Guide section Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vent Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preset AUTO SENSOR POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service
23. cking Troubleshooting addi tional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3828W5A 1 144 8171822 499 1999 KitchenAid Registered Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in Korea
24. d close the door 2 Set the cooking time YOU SEE Example for 1 minute 30 seconds display scrolls the words TOUCH START OR POWER 3 Start the oven YOU SEE display counts down cooking time 4 When the cooking time ends 4 tones will sound YOU SEE and the oven will stop The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF time of day For best results some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each number pad also stands for a differ ent percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use NAME High COOK POWER 10210094 of full power automatic 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power Medium High 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power 4 40 of full power Medium Low Defrost 323096 of full power 2 20 of full power 121096 of full power Low STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pi
25. e resulting in damage to the oven e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for safe sterilization QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven If you use a rack not sup plied with the microwave oven you can get poor cooking performance and or arcing You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than inch deep and half filled with food to absor
26. eces fish fillets and most vegetables Heating cream soups e Heating rice pasta or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles i e lasagna Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate e Simmering stews e Heating pastries e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods e Softening butter cheese and ice cream e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds display scrolls the words TOUCH START OR POWER 3 Set the cook power YOU SEE display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 Example for 50 cook power STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING 4 Start the oven TOUCH START 5 When the cooking time ends 4 tones will sound YOU SEE and the oven will stop display counts down cooking time The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF time of day STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING CUSTOM COOK lets you cook common microwave NOTES prepared foods without needing to set times and e If you want to c
27. esh Frozen Potatoes Baked Boiled Spinach Fresh Frozen Leaf or Chopped Squash Fresh Acorn Fresh Sliced Zucchini Frozen Mashed Sweet Potatoes Baked Tomatoes Fresh Vegetables Canned AMOUNT 2 cups 10 oz pkg 2 medium 4 medium 4 medium 10 oz pkg 1 whole 2 cups 10 oz pkg 2 medium 4 medium 2 medium 4 medium 15 to 16 oz COOKING GUIDE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 qt casserole 1 4 cup water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min Pierce Place on paper towels Let stand foil wrapped Peel and quarter potatoes Add cup of water 2 gt casserole Cover Stir after 5 min Wash and trim Add no water 3 qt casserole Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole Add no water Cover Stir after 3 min Pierce Place on paper towel Turn over after 4 min 1 qt casserole Add no water Cover Stir after 2 min 1 qt casserole Add no water Cover Break apart and stir after 3 min Pierce Place on paper towels Let stand foil wrapped Halve tomatoes Round dish Cover Rearrange once 1 qt casserole Drain all but 2 tbsp liquid Stir once MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH 100 STANDING TIME COVERED 4 to 6 min 6 to 8 min 5 to 10 min 5 to 10 min 7 to 9 min 11 to 13 min 9 to 12 min 3 min 5 to 7 min 6 to 8 min 7 to 10 min 2 to 4 min 6 to 8 min 5 to 9 min 10 to
28. g the beverage It will be very hot Chicken Place the fresh chicken pieces in a microwavable 1 2 to 2 0 Ibs Pieces container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Hot Cereal Prepare as directed on the package and cook 1 to 6 servings Stir before eating Use only instant hot cereal STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight CUSTOM DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish To use CUSTOM DEFROST follow the steps below 1 Touch CUSTOM DEFROST display scrolls the words MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 2 Touch one of three Number pads to choose the type of food 3 Touch Number pad s to enter the weight HN 4 Touch START a NOTES e See the Custom defrost chart later in this section for defrosting directions for each food e To defrost items not listed in the Custom defrost chart use 3096 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information e During defrosting 5 tones sound and the display will ask you to turn food over After you do so close the door and touch START to continue defrosting See the Custom defrost chart later in this section for instructions on what to do when you see this message This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type TOUCH FOOD NUMBER PAD Meat 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3 WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET te
29. h O AUTO SENSOR Select menu 0 to 9 See cooking guide behind door 3 Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food NOTE See the chart below for the types of food to choose from EEE NOTES If you want to cook by entering a time and cook power see Microwave cooking chart in the Cooking Guide section e The oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking Room temperature should not exceed 95 F Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry Wipe off each with a paper towel The oven will not generate microwave energy for approximately 28 seconds at the beginning of the sensor cooking cycle This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can cook NUMBER PAD FOOD INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT 1 Potato Pierce each potato 3 times with a fork and 1 to 4 about place on the oven tray around the edge at 10 to 13 oz each least 1 inch apart 2 Fresh Place moist vegetables in a microwavable 1 to 6 cups Vegetable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Frozen Remove from package Place vegetables in a 5 to 16 oz Vegetable microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent continued on next page NUMBER PAD 4 AUTO SENSOR COOKING FOOD Frozen Entr e Rice Casserole Ground Meat Fish Seafood Eggs Scrambled Frozen Pizza INSTRUCTIONS Remove from outer package Loosen cover on
30. h atIng sun nman au u aD hD C u as 31 CONTROL PANEL seen 13 14 Adding or subtracting cooking time 17 Audible signals eene 14 AUTO SENSOR COOK 27 AUTO SENSOR 29 AUTO SENSOR REHEAT 29 GANGOEL QFEF iat e eadein 13 Child 14 CUSTOM COOK 22 CUSTOM DEFROST eee 23 Glock iere en eoe Re en ERAT ee 15 Cooking at different cook powers 19 Cooking at high cook 18 Cook pow er 18 19 20 COOK lilT1G iiiter bit Lec PEE Ea Pe e nente 18 20 EASY MINUTE sese 17 Interrupting cooking enne 14 Minute timer 16 Number Pads 13 nu Lr IN qaa iu M 13 ERROR SIGNALS sene 14 TOPIC PAGE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 6 HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS 7 8 INSTALLATION 5 6 PARTS AND FEATURES Cooking guide label 12 Door open button a u u
31. ith plastic wrap 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Rearrange after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Rearrange after 3 min 1 inch pieces 2 qt casserole 14 cup water Cover Stir twice 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir once Wash Leave 1 inch of tops 2 qt casserole 1 4 cup water Cover Stir every 5 min Wash 2 qt casserole Add no water Cover Rearrange after 3 min Uncover during stand Wash 2 qt casserole Add no water Cover Stir after 3 min Uncover during stand 1 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min Uncover during stand MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS POWER LEVEL 80 4 to 8 min per Ib TIME AT HIGH STANDING TIME 1 to 2 min MICROWAVE STANDING TIME 100 COVERED 5 to 8 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 9 min 9 to 13 min 5 to 7 min 6 to 9 min 12 to 18 min 6 to 8 min 3 min uncovered 5 to 7 min 2 min uncovered 5 to 7 min 2 min uncovered VEGETABLE AMOUNT Brussels Sprouts Fresh Frozen Cabbage Shredded Wedges Carrots Fresh Slices 2 cups Frozen Slices 2 cups Cauliflower Fresh Flowerets 2 cups Fresh Whole 1 Ibs Frozen Flowerets 10 oz pkg Corn Fresh on Cob Frozen on Cob Frozen Whole 10 oz pkg Kernel Okra Fresh Whole 34 Ib Frozen Whole 10 oz pkg or Slices Peas Black Eyed Frozen 10 oz pkg
32. kas Sre 12 Door safety lock system 12 Eig lila 12 Magnetron 7 39 Model and serial number plate 12 Turntable y amunta 7 11 12 30 39 Vents exhaust amp air intake openings 5 Window nnne 12 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 39 BAG suum h ilay hunta Saha Qha a e Aera 39 RADIO INTERFERENCE 9 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 42 SAFETY stituit vitis firi E 3 4 10 11 STANDING TIME een 29 37 39 TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE e 10 TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 9 TIPS GOORIN 37 BES E Dp Sasa aS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 41 WARRANTY u ua eter eo tuaku saus 44 COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and repair A Service calls to WARRANTY labor costs to correct defects 1 Correct the installation of the oven FROM DATE OF in materials or workmanship 2 Instruct you how to use the oven PURCHASE Service must be provided by 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring a KitchenAid designated service company B Repairs
33. n two 4 oz patties Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack FOOD Chicken Whole Cut Up Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast FOOD Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast side up on a micro wavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is pa
34. not work unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield The shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results See pages 7 11 30 and 39 for more details 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 6 Cooking Guide Label 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to per form all functions See pages 13 14 for more information 8 Light The light automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running 9 Model and Serial Number Plate NOTE This microwave oven is available in both Stainless Steel and DESIGNER WHITE models GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE DVEN Your microwave oven control panel lets you choose the cooking function you want quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary command pad The following is a list of all the command number pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 15 29 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day cooking time settings quantities and cooking functions AUTO SENSOR you chose 9 REHEAT COOK POPCORN AUTO SENSOR REHEAT Touch this
35. not use the microwave when you do not want them to To lock the control panel TOUCH START until LOCKED appears and 2 tones sound about 5 seconds LOCKED will appear on the display if a pad is touched To unlock the control panel TOUCH START Lee until LOCKED disappears and 2 tones sound about 5 seconds GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE DVEN You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits These kits are available from your dealer If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it by kit part number by calling 1 800 422 1230 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear FOR INSTALLATION OVER KIT MODEL NO KITCHENAID OVEN MODEL Stainless Steel MK1134XHS KEBM41D KEBS147D Stainless Steel MK1137XHS KEBH71D KEBS177D Stainless Steel MK1130XHS KEBMO1D KEBS107D White Biscuit MK1134XHQ V KEBM41D KEBS147D White Biscuit MK1137XHQ V 1710 KEBS177D White Biscuit MK1130XHQ V KEBMO1D KEBS107D Black MK1134XHB KEBM41D KEBS147D Black MK1137XHB KEBI171D KEBS177D Black MK1130XHB KEBI101D KEBS107D KitchenAid approved electric single ovens only When you first plug in your microwave oven the NOTE display tells you to PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY You can cook without setting the clock but the os then the display shows If the electric power ever display will not show the correct time of day after goes off the display will repeat this message
36. nths of a pound 1 to 6 0 1 to 6 0 1 to 6 0 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING FOOD Beef Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than 4 Ib Do not defrost less tha
37. o them so food absorbs each other heat is made like rubbing your hands the energy Microwaves together This is the heat that does the cooking bounce off metal con tainers so food does not absorb the energy NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time e Always cook food for the shortest cooking time e f you do not have a cover for a dish use wax recommended Check to see how the food is paper or microwave approved paper towels or cooking If needed touch EASY MINUTE while plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking is over see Using EASY MINUTE later in this section To help make sure the food is evenly cooked stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using your microwave oven may cause interference e Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave to your radio TV or similar equipment When there oven
38. ole up to 10 Ibs Breast Bone in Boneless Breast side down on rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Breast side down on rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time MEDIUM HIGH 70 5 to 8 min per Ib HIGH 10096 5 to 72 min per Ib 4 to 7 min per Ib MEDIUM 50 10 to 14 min per Ib MEDIUM 50 11 to 15 min per Ib 14 to 18 min per Ib MICROWAVE STANDING INSTRUCTIONS TIME POWER LEVEL 80 4 to 6 min per Ib POWER LEVEL 80 5 to 8 min per Ib COOKING PREPARATION Fillets Pie plate or casserole Cover with plastic wrap Steaks Pie plate or casserole Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time continued on next page Shrimp amp Scallops VEGETABLE Artichokes Fresh Asparagus Fresh Spears Frozen Spears Beans Fresh Green and Wax Frozen Green Frozen Lima Beets Fresh Whole Broccoli Fresh Spears Fresh Pieces Frozen Spears Cuts Chopped Pie plate or casserole Cover with plastic wrap COOKING GUIDE COOKING PREPARATION Turn over halfway through cooking time AMOUNT 2 medium 10 oz pkg 10 oz pkg 10 oz pkg 5 medium COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Trim and rinse 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover w
39. ook by entering a time and cook cook powers CUSTOM COOK has preset times power see Microwave cooking chart in the and cook powers for 6 types of food Bacon Frozen Cooking Guide section Roll Muffin Fresh Roll Muffin Beverage Chicken Pieces and Hot Cereal All you do is touch CUSTOM COOK then enter the number of items being heated Your microwave oven does the rest e For the food settings available see the Custom cook chart below or the Cooking Guide Label on the frame behind the door To use CUSTOM COOK 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 4 Touch one of more of these Number pads to 2 Touch enter the amount CUSTOM COOK Select menu 1 to 6 See cooking guide behind door 3 Touch one of these Number pads to choose the type of food This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can cook NUMBER PAD FOOD INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT 1 Bacon Place bacon strips on a paper plate or dinner 2 to 6 slices plate lined with paper towels or on a microwave bacon rack Frozen Remove from the package and place on a plate 1 to 6 each Roll Muffin If baked good size is over oz each enter serving 2 to ounces each size as 2 Fresh Remove from the package and place on a plate 1 to 6 each Roll Muffin If baked good size is over oz each enter serving 2 to ounces each size as 2 Beverage Stir liquid several times during heating Be careful 1 to 2 cups when removin
40. oor after touching CANCEL OFF or during cooking 1 Make sure your food is in the oven 2 Touch EASY MINUTE Example when cooking for 1 minute 3 When the cooking time ends 4 tones will sound and the oven will stop The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF If a preset cooking time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cooking by 10 after choosing the function To decrease cooking time by 10 To decrease cooking time by 10 f you touch EASY MINUTE during cooking the oven will cook at the cook power you have set If you touch EASY MINUTE after cooking the oven will cook at 10096 cook power You can use EASY MINUTE only with timed cooking and CUSTOM COOK You can only use EASY MINUTE to start the oven if no other cooking function is running TOUCH YOU SEE Easy Minute once time of day NOTES When changing cooking time you must touch the power level pad within 2 seconds after the last time you touched the chosen function s command pad After 2 seconds cooking will start for the last cook time entered TOUCH POWER LEVEL TOUCH POWER LEVEL a second time YOU SEE YOU SEE STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING This section gives you instructions for standard microwave cooking Please read these instructions carefully NOTE If you use full power for more than 3 hours the oven will stop on its own 1 Put your food in the oven an
41. p or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than inch Container must be at least half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 1 4 inch between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explod
42. rly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe turntable Turntable support COOKING GUIDE Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT in the Auto Sensor Cooking section for instructions on how to reheat without cook time and cook power STARTING
43. rmal safety device Air intake Exhaust vent automatically turns the oven off The oven will not Power opening on side work until it has cooled enough supply cord in rear INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING D 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood 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
44. rtially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING When using CUSTOM DEFROST you need to enter the net weight the weight of the food minus the container Enter the weight to the nearest 1 0 Ib Only use CUSTOM DEFROST for raw food CUSTOM DEFROST gives best results when the food to be thawed is completely frozen If the food is partially defrosted always set a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounce
45. s equals pound However in order to enter food weight in CUSTOM DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT DECIMAL WEIGHT 5 Three Quarters Pound 80 90 1 00 One Pound e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT GRAM WEIGHT AUTO SENSOR COOKING Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the food The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food The sensor is used by three special functions AUTO SENSOR COOK AUTO SENSOR REHEAT and AUTO SENSOR POPCORN The simple instructions for these functions are on the following pages AUTO SENSOR COOK has preset cook powers for cooking 10 different types of food To use AUTO SENSOR COOK 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touc
46. ur full line of appliances e Installation information If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Use and maintenance procedures e Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill tne 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 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL seem 38 AUDIBLE SIGNALES 5 n Reese i 14 BUILT IN KITS ote e caet etse 15 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 30 CHARTS Auto sensor COOK 27 GUSTOM COOK qaa nu s ys a eco 22 Custom defrost sss 24 Microwave cooking 32 Re
47. waves pass through e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Always allow food to stand after cooking Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes continued on next page COOKING GUIDE For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the to
48. when cooking the power comes back on 1 Choose the setting TOUCH YOU SEE display scrolls the words CLOCK AM ENTER TIME OF DAY SET NOTE You can switch between AM and PM by touching CLOCK ET 2 Enter the time of day YOU SEE Example for 3 25 IE c 3 Complete your entry GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTES To see the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down touch CLOCK SET f you want to use other command pads while the Minute Timer is counting down touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch TIMER YOU SEE display scrolls the words ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC 2 Enter the time to be counted down YOU SEE Example for 3 minutes display scrolls the words TOUCH START 3 Start the countdown YOU SEE display counts down set time 4 When the set time ends 7 tones will sound YOU SEE The display will show the time of day when you TOUCH touch CANCEL OFF CANCEL OFF time of day GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE DVEN EASY MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100 cook power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in one minute amounts NOTES Each time you touch EASY MINUTE it will add 1 minute You can enter EASY MINUTE only after closing the d
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