KitchenAid KBMC140H Convection Microwave Oven
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1. 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 3 Defrosting bread fish meats Medium Low poultry and precooked foods Defrost 20 2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit 10 To Set a Cooking Power other than 100 1 2 3 4 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook Touch MICRO COOK POWER Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones MICROWAVE OVEN USE To Use 1 3 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook Touch MICRO COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the2. prompt will appear on the display for 4 seconds then the display will count down the cook time Time may be added during cooking by touching EASY MINUTE START When the cycle ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display The USE GRID prompt may be disabled by touching and holding the number pad 2 for 5 seconds Repeat to re enable BROILING CHART Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes FOOD COOK TIME PREPARATION Garlic Toast or 2 to 3 minutes Open Face Sandwiches Steaks 2 top Medium doneness Trim excess fat sirloin in 2 cm Side 1 10 minutes and score edges thick 8 oz 2279 Side 2 8 minutes Let stand 1 minute portions before serving Broil Element Convection Fan Convection Element on some models Convection Grid ROM Convection Cooking uses the convection element on some models and the fan Hot air is circlulated throughout the oven cavity by the fan The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly The Convect function may be used to cook small amounts of food on a single rack m Always use the Convection Grid m Do not cover Turntable or Convection Grid with aluminum foil m Do not use light plastic containers plastic wrap or paper products All hea
3. Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwaves may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistributes 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 the thinner parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food MATERIAL Melamine RECOMMENDATIONS Follow manufacturer s rec
4. oven m Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying The oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures m Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for five minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs or eggs inside the shell Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time 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 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
5. Meats 1 1 to 6 6 Ibs 28 g to 3 kg Poultry 2 1 to 6 6 Ibs 28 g to 3 kg Fish 3 1 to 4 4 Ibs 28 g to 1 34 kg Bagel 4 1 to 6 pieces Fruit Juice 5 6 12 or 16 oz 170 340 or 454 g Roll Muffin 6 1 to 6 pieces See Preparation chart at end of Custom Defrost section for cuts sizes and instructions Bagel quantity settings 1 and 2 may appear to have longer defrost times than necessary however longer times use less cooking power To use Custom Defrost 1 Touch CUSTOM DEFROST 2 Touch the number pad from the Custom Defrost chart above or Touch CUSTOM DEFROST control repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch the number pads to enter the weight or quantity See Custom Defrost chart above or Touch QUANTITY to select quantity 4 Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will count down the defrost time For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected When the cycle ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display The cook time can be changed during the defrosting cycle without interrupting cooking To Change Defrost Time Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE LESS or NORML time MEAT POULTRY AND FISH DEFROST PREPARATION Use the foll
6. door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power can be changed after touching START ENTER without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch MICRO and enter the new cook time within 5 seconds or touch EASY MINUTE START once for each additional minute of cook time required To Change Cooking Power Touch MICRO COOK POWER and enter the new cooking power using the Cook Power Chart Touch EASY MINUTE START Times and cooking powers have been preset for 8 microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY PREPARATION Frozen 1 9 oz 240 g Follow package Entr e 11 oz 311 g9 instructions 16 oz 425 g Casserole 2 2 cups 500 To reheat cover mL 4 cups 1 with lid or L 6 cups 1 5 vented plastic L 8 cups 2 L wrap Stir before serving Frozen 3 1 to 4 cups Cook covered Vegetables 250 mL 1 L in micro wave safe container Stir Recover Let stand for 3 min Bacon 4 1 2 3 4 0r 6 Cook covered strips with a paper towel on micro wave safe dish Fresh 5 1 to 4 cups Cook covered Vegetables 250 mL 1 L in micro wave safe container Stir Recover Let stand for 3 5 min Frozen 6 1 2 3 0r 4 Follow package Burrito directions Hot Dogs 7 1 2 4 0r 6 Pierce with fork Cook covered with a paper towel on micro wave safe dish Baked 8 1to6 Pierce with fork Potatoes several time Wrap in foil after cooking and let st
7. down the cook time Each time the door is opened during cooking the EASY MINUTE START pad must be touched to restart cooking When the cycle ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display To Convect Cook without Preheat 1 Position convection grid on turntable in microwave oven place food or bakeware on convection grid and close the door Touch CONVECT QUICK REHEAT once The cook temperature setting may be changed as desired from 170 F to 450 F 75 C to 232 C by touching the number pads at this time Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will show the TIME prompt Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook in hours and minutes up to 4 hours Touch EASY MINUTE START When the temperature reaches 170 F 75 C the display will show the preheating temperature in 5 F 15 C increments until the set cooking temperature is reached The display will count down the cook time Each time the door is opened during cooking the EASY MINUTE START pad must be touched to restart cooking When the cycle ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 15 MICROWAVE COOK CHART These times are approximate and may
8. ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display To program keep warm at the end of a cooking cycle set the time up to 99 minutes and the cook power 10 as the last cooking stage See Cooking in Stages section CRISPING CHART Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods Crisp can be used to saute meats and vegetables pan fry bacon and eggs and to crisp and brown pizza and cheese sandwiches Always use the crisper pan See the Crisper Pan and Handle section before using To Crisp Before Crisping brush crisper pan with 1 2 tsp 3 mL of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray Arrange food on crisper pan and place pan on turntable 1 Touch CRISP 2 Touch the number pads to enter a length of time to cook in minutes and seconds The time can be set up to 90 minutes 3 Touch EASY MINUTE START The USE PAN prompt will appear in the display for 4 seconds then the display will count down the cook time Time may be added during cooking by touching EASY MINUTE START When the cycle ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or op
9. ideal for fast browning of small amounts of food Use for Broiling only Convection Grid short legs on some models The convection grid provides optimal heat circulation for Convection Cooking MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL COMBINATION MODELS erer EE AUTO SENS OR ENTER TEMP CRISP COON XYYYYTY CLOCK DEFROST SET START START PREHEAT TIMER HR 123 LBS MIN NO SEC SET START CANCEL e d i o DI JD MICRO OVEN 7 POPCORN CUSTOM CUSTOM 3 SIZES REHEAT DEFROST START CONVECT o ae FULL Gei MEAL QUANTITY Vue MICRO BROIL CONVEGT MICROWAVE OVEN POWER PREHEAT CANCEL CONTROL PANEL STAND ALONE MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS POPCORN CUSTOM 2 3 3 SIZES REHEAT aoma custom custom 4 DEFROST COOK ENTER TEMP CRISP COOK zeessen AUTOSENSOR DEFROST START START PREHEAT TIMER HR 123 LBS MIN NO SEC We i DO o or UE MICRO BROIL 7 SS POWER CLOC K SET START EN WICK PREHEAT QUANTITY When power is first supplied to the microwave oven the time of day will appear When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes A number code includes one or more of the following cooking power cook time and food quantity or weight See the co
10. is locked only the Clock Timer and Start pads will function The Control Lock is preset unlocked but can be locked To Lock Unlock Control Before locking make sure the microwave oven and lower oven are off Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK number pad 3 for five seconds until one tone sounds and CONTROL LOCk and a lock icon on some models appear on the display Repeat to unlock CONTROL LOCK and the lock icon will disappear from the display and a single tone will sound BEFORE USING A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food m Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door m Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty m Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating Use of a wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during heating may help to avoid this m The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the
11. need to be adjusted to suit individual taste FOOD COOK TIME COOK POWER Meats Poultry Fish Seafood Bacon per slice 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice 100 Ground Beef for Casseroles 1 Ib 45 kg 4 to 6 min 100 Ground Beef Patties 2 1st side 2 min 2nd aide to 2 min 100 Ground Beef Patties 4 1st side 2 min 2nd side 2 to 3 min 100 Meat Loaf 1 Ibs 7 kg 13 to 19 min 70 Chicken Pieces 6 to 9 min Ib 454 o 100 Internal temperature should be 185 F 85 C after standing Turkey Breast 5 min then 100 Internal temperature should be 185 F 85 C after standing 8 to 12 mins 70 Fish Fillets 1 Ib 45 kal 5 to 6 min 100 Scallops and Shrimp 1 Ib 45 kg 3 to 5 min 100 Vegetables Beans Green or Yellow 1 Ib 45 kg 6 to 12 min 100 Broccoli 1 Ib 45 kg 6 to 10 min 100 Carrots 1 Ib 45 kg 8 to 12 min 100 Cauliflower medium head 6 to 9 min 100 Corn on the Cob 2 4 to 9 min 100 Corn on the Cob 4 6 to 16 min 100 Potatoes Baked 4 medium 13 to 19 min 100 Summer Squash 1 Ib 45 kg 3 to 8 min 100 Other Applesauce 4 servings 7 to 9 min 100 Baked Apples 4 4 to 6 min 100 Chocolate melt 1 square 1 to 2 min 50 Eggs Scrambled 2 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 100 4 2 to 3 min 100 Hot Cereals 1 serving 1 to 5 min 100 4 servings 4 to 7 min 100 Nachos large plate 1 to 2 min 50 Water for Beverage 1 cup 250 mL
12. 2 to 4 min 100 2 cups 500 mL 4 to 6 min 100 16 MICROWAVE REHEAT CHART These times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to suit individual taste If using Broil to reheat do not cover food FOOD STARTING TEMPERATURE COOK TIME COOK POWER PREPARATION Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices Cover loosely 1 serving Refrigerated 1 2 min 70 2 servings Refrigerated 22 42 min 70 Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Room Temp 45 sec 1 min per serving 50 Cover with gravy or wax paper 1 or more servings Refrigerated 1 3 min per serving 50 Check after 30 sec per serving Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving Refrigerated 2 4 min 100 2 servings Refrigerated 4 6 min 100 Cover Stir after half the time 4 6 servings Refrigerated 6 8 min 100 Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving Refrigerated 5 8 min 50 2 servings Refrigerated 9 13 min 50 Cover with wax paper 4 6 servings Refrigerated 13 16 min 50 Soup Cream 1 cup 250 mL Refrigerated 3 4 min 50 Cover Stir after half the time 1 can 10 oz 284 mL Room Temp 5 7 min 50 Soup Clear 1 cup 250 mL Refrigerated 22 32 min 100 Cover Stir after half the time 1 can 10 oz 284 mL 4 5 min 100 Pizza Medium slice 1 slice Room Temp 15 25 sec 100 2 slices Room Temp 30 40 sec 100 1 slice Refrigerated 30 40 sec 100 2 slices Refrigerated 45 55 sec 100 Vege
13. IME to appear in the display and enter a new cook time When TIME appears in the display begin setting the second stage by touching MICRO Repeat steps 1 through 3 above to set the second and third stages When finished programming the various cooking stages touch EASY MINUTE START The display will count down the cook time in each cycle One short tone will sound between stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Cook time may be changed during any cycling stage by touching MICRO and then entering the new time within 5 seconds Time may be added in one minute increments by touching EASY MINUTE START during the cycling stage Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 11 Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating 8 food types Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY Dinner Plate 1 1 to 2 servings Bread 2 1 to 6 slices Meats 3 1 to 6 servings Cheese Dip 4 1 to 3 cups 250 750 mL Soup 5 1 to 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Sauce 6 1 to 3 cups 250 750 mL Pizza 7 1 to 2 servings Beverage 8 Serving Temperature m Coffee m Warm m Tea m Hot m Hot Chocolate m Very Hot Four tones will sound at the midpoint of the reheat cycle and STIR will appear in the display Stir food if desired close door and
14. KitchenAid UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION AND OR BROIL ELEMENT In the U S A for questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada for product related questions call 1 800 461 5681 for parts accessories installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com or www kitchenaid com canada Table Of COmtents neeaae atoian atear e ra eeraa aea ro ioeina iciae 2 MODELS KBMC140 KBMC147 KEMC308 KEMC378 KEMC307 KEMC377 YKEMC307 YKEMC308 8300890 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES TUMMtADIC e ar eraran MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 2 s seeeeeeeseseesees 7 BIEN Number CodeS sea aaea e eiae ipae oaie eE AE eT Easy Minute Start iini a a a a Microwave Oven Cancel BEFORE USING e goeeegeuegzesgeeeg eeeuegdeek SCENE CEA dadada aaia Food CharacteristiCs nnn aN Cooking Guidelines Cookware and Dinnerware ccssssceceeeeesssssteeeeeceeeeessssaeeeeees Aluminum Foil and Metal Gooking POWE EE MICROWAVE OVEN USE cccccecessssseecseeeeessnnneeeeeeeeesesnnes Cookingisin cn ca cheatin CUSTOM Cook Cooking in Stages AN CUSTOM REN Gat A EE EEEE A A E A CU eu NR e EE ee EE Keeping Food Warm CriSP venerated Gah deed a eaa MICROWAVE OVEN CARE cscsetsetsseseeseesseneeesnenseeeneeesenees General Jeanine de
15. OCK SET START or START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK SET START and hold for 5 seconds 2 To turn clock back on touch CLOCK SET START Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone m Valid pad touch m Function has been entered m Function has been exited Four tones m End of cooking cycle m End of timer countdown m Reminder tones that sound every minute after a cooking cycle ends until the door is opened or MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL is touched The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 59 seconds or in hours and minutes up to 99 hours 59 minutes and counts down the set time The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven When the Timer is in use the microwave oven can still operate To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET START once for minutes and seconds and twice for hours and minutes If no action is taken after one minute the display will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET START The display will show the time counting down When the set time ends END will appear on the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch TIMER CANCEL anytime to cancel the Timer The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control
16. and for 5 min To Use Custom Cook 1 2 5 Touch CUSTOM COOK Touch CUSTOM COOK again to scan and select food settings The code number represents the number of times CUSTOM COOK must be touched to select the food type For example in order to cook casserole CUSTOM COOK must be touched twice Touch number pads to enter quantity or Touch QUANTITY number pad 0 to scan and select quantity settings For example to select the quantity of 4 cups QUANTITY must be touched twice Touch EASY MINUTE START or wait 5 seconds and the microwave oven will start automatically The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones For more information on cooking different foods using the manual microwave function see Microwave Cook Chart at the end of the Microwave Oven Use section The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to three stages To Cook in Stages 1 2 Touch the number pads to set a length of cook time for the first stage Touch MICRO COOK POWER and then select a cook power if other than 100 from the Cook Power Chart If the cook time needs to be changed after setting the cook power wait for T
17. de charts in the Cooking and Reheating sections for additional information Starting The EASY MINUTE START pad begins any upper or single oven function except the Timer If not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a pad the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be cancelled If cooking is interrupted pressing EASY MINUTE START will resume the preset cycle Adding Minutes Touching EASY MINUTE START when the oven is off will start 1 minute of cooktime at 100 power Pressing EASY MINUTE START while the oven is operating will add cook time at the current cycling power by one minute Multiple minutes can be added by repeatedly pressing EASY MINUTE START TIMER MICROWAVE OVEN SET START CANCEL CANCEL During Convection Cooking pressing EASY MINUTE START will not add minutes Touching the Microwave Oven Cancel pad cancels any function except for Timer and Control Lock functions It will not erase the time of day The microwave oven may also be stopped during a cooking cycle by opening the door The cycle can be resumed by closing the door and touching EASY MINUTE START or cancelled by closing the door and touching MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set Before setting make sure the microwave oven lower oven and Timer are off 1 Touch CLOCK SET START 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CL
18. eatures and specifications on our full line of appliances m Referrals to local dealers For parts accessories and service in Canada Call 1 800 807 6777 KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in Canada For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid Canada with any questions or concerns at Customer Interaction Center KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 3A7 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Replacement Parts amp Accessories Part Accessory Part No Glass Turntable 4375405 Turntable Support Shaft 4375407 Turntable Rollers Ring 4375406 Crisper Pan 4393536 Broiling Grid 4452220 Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish 8171420 19 KITCHENAID COMBINATION MICROWAVE WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furn
19. en the door to clear the display The USE PAN prompt may be disabled by touching and holding the number pad 2 for 5 seconds Repeat to re enable 14 FOOD COOK TIME PREPARATION Pizza Sprinkle crisper refrigerated or pan with corn fresh meal Add 12 in 30 cm 9 minutes additional time for 9 in 23 7 mi thick crust and in 23 cm minutes reduce time for thin crust Puff Pastry Fruit 10 to 12 minutes Turnovers 4 Frozen 10 to 12 minutes per pound 453 o Turkey Breast boneless Place turkey in center of crisper pan Internal temperature should be 170 F 77 C The Broil feature uses the broil element to cook and brown 1 to 4 small pieces of food at a time Always use the broiling grid The Crisper Pan may be used with the Broil function to catch drippings from the food See Grids section before using m Avoid opening the door often m For even browning turn food over halfway through cooking To Broil Before Broiling remove turntable support See Parts and Features for location Replace turntable in oven then preheat oven for 2 to 3 minutes Turntable will not turn during broiling Place all food on front half of broiling grid Position grid with food on it so that the food is directly under the broil element 1 Touch BROIL 2 Touch the number pads to enter a length of time to cook in minutes and seconds up to 90 minutes 3 Press EASY MINUTE START The USE GRID
20. es enan TROUBLESHOOTING sussEREREREEEREEREEREEREEREEREEREEREEREEEEEESEESEEE ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ssssesseSEESEESEESEESEEREEREEREEEREESEESEEE WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean ADANGER D ACEL IIe You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grou
21. f either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR on some models Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners Cooktop Polishing Creme steel wool pads gritty wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging m Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish not included See Assistance or Service section to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Vinegar for hard water spots OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR m Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel TURNTABLE Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher 18 CRISPER PAN m Mild cleanser and scouring sponge m Dishwasher GRIDS m Steel wool pad m Dishwasher TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate m Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit m Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven Oven will not operate m Is the door completely closed Firmly close door m Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Cont
22. h POPCORN 3 SIZES repeatedly to scan and select bag size or Touch number pad from chart to manually select bag size Touch START ENTER or wait 5 seconds for the popping to begin automatically The display will count down the popping time N Time may be added to popping time by touching EASY MINUTE START during or after popping When the popcorn cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 3 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place on microwavable roasting rack chicken breast side up Remove giblets from whole chicken Place in microwavable baking dish 13 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 Cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven for up to 99 minutes Foods that are cooked covered and complete meals on dinner plates should be covered while being kept warm Pastry items such as pies and turnovers should be uncovered while being kept warm To Keep Food Warm 1 Set keep warm time up to 99 minutes 2 Set cook power at 10 number pad 1 3 Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will count down the warming time When the cycle
23. is open since open door operation can result in particularly important that the oven door close harmful exposure to microwave energy It is properly and that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with the 1 Door bent safety interlocks f 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between the oven front f f 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel The microwave oven is connected to a 110 volt side of the 240 volt circuit required for the lower oven If the incoming voltage to the microwave oven is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS m For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely unde
24. ished with the product KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the microwave magnetron tube any electric oven element and the solid state touch control system to correct defects in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY In the second through tenth years from date of purchase when this 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 KitchenAid will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada 7 In Canada travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas 8 Any lab
25. it the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge The crisper pan is ideal for rapidly browning and crisping the bottom of foods such as cookies and pizza The material coating the bottom absorbs microwaves and transfers the heat to the pan and food The crisper pan reaches 436 F 210 C in approximately 3 minutes at which time it stops absorbing microwaves and holds this optimal frying temperature m The crisper pan will become hot Always use the handle and oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Never allow the crisper pan or handle to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never use another metal object with the crisper pan The crisper pan is designed specifically for this oven Do not use it in any other oven m Use only wooden or plastic cooking utensils to help prevent scratches m See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Grids will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Never allow the grids to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never use another metal object with the grids Two level cooking is not recommended See Assistance or Service section to reorder Broiling Grid long legs The broiling grid places food close to the broil element making it
26. l start automatically The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones For more information on reheating different foods using the manual microwave function see Microwave Reheat Chart at the end of the Microwave Oven Use section The Custom Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost by using 30 cook power m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results m Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting m Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or frozen ready made food should not be defrosted using the Custom Defrost feature but should be defrosted manually m Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first CUSTOM DEFROST CHART The Custom Defrost system has six categories Meat Poultry Fish Bagel Fruit Juice and Roll Muffin Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE WEIGHT OR QUANTITY SETTING
27. nded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accord ance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may 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 lab oratory use Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock m Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock m Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use m Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a dam aged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped m Do not deep fry in oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures m Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode m Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal f
28. oil This will cause overheating of the oven m As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children m The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest auth orized service company for examination repair or adjustment m Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags use this product near water for example near a before placing bags in oven kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swim If materials inside the oven should ignite keep ming pool and the like oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the m See door surface cleaning instructions in the Oven power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit Care section breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not m To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity leave paper products cooking utensils or food in Do not overcook food Carefully attend the micro the cavity when not in use wave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It
29. ommendations Paper Towels Use non recycled and those approved by Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Bottom must be at least e in 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Browning Dish Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Dinnerware the manufacturer for microwave oven use Napkins Plastic Wraps Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags Covers for microwave oven use Dinnerware Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Styrofoam Do not use in oven Straw Wicker Do not use in oven Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Put cookware or dinnerware in 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
30. or costs during the limited warranty periods KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces 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 vary from state to state or province to province Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center 1 800 422 1230 toll free from anywhere in the U S A In Canada contact your designated KitchenAid Canada Appliance service company or call 1 800 807 6777 5 00 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your appliance to Phone number better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial Model number number You can find this information on the model and
31. owing chart as a guide when defrosting meat poultry or fish When setting the Custom Defrost cycle the net weight must be entered in pounds and tenths of pounds MEAT Beef ground steaks roast stew The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats except stew cubes and bulk sausage on microwavable roasting rack provided with the microwave oven Place stew cubes and bulk sausage in microwavable baking dish Lamb stew and chops Pork chops ribs roasts sausage POULTRY Do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils Pop only one package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper m Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels m Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results m Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn The oven is preset for the 3 5 oz 99 g size but can be changed Use the following chart as a guide BAG SIZE CODE TOUCH PAD 3 5 oz 99 g 1 Once 3 0 oz 85 g 2 Twice 1 75 oz 50 g 3 Three times To Pop Popcorn 1 Touch POPCORN 3 SIZES The microwave oven will be set to automatically begin the pop setting for the 3 5 oz 99 g bag size Touc
32. r section Tones are not sounding m Are tones turned off See Tones section Sparks during broiling m Sparking is caused by the burning off of fat from previous cooking and will stop once all the fat has been burned off Cooking times seem too long m Is the cooking power set properly See Cooking Power section m Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times m Is the incoming voltage less than specified in Microwave Oven Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio or TV Interference m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet m Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use factory specified parts These factory specified parts will fi
33. rol Panel section m Is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section m Is the magnetron working properly 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 Oven makes humming noise m This is normal and occurs when the transformer in the magnetron cycles on Oven door looks wavy m This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate m Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support m Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and replace turntable support Replace turntable Put in 1 cup 250 mL of water then restart oven If still not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions mg This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages m Is the display showing an Oven Status screen with a letter number code and instruction to inform KitchenAid The oven has detected an internal problem It has run a self checking program and displayed the error Call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows time countdown but oven is not operating m Is the Timer in use See Time
34. rstood 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 a For a permanently connected appliance This appliance 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 appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Lower Oven Control on 8 Quartz Broil Element some models hidden in ceiling 2 Door Safety Lock 9 Convection Element and System Fan not visible on f some models 3 Microwave Light 40 Cookina Guide Label 4 Glass Turntable Se SS Ke KN SEH 5 Metal Shielded Window Ge SES 6 Door Handle 7 Microwave Oven Control Panel 1 2 3 4 1 Turntable 2 Hub 3 Support 4 Shaft The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support F
35. serial Serial number number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the Parts and Features section Purchase date 8300890 Styrofoam is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company _ 6 01 2001 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada Printed in U S A
36. t proof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking but metal utensils cannot be used in microwave cooking Round pizza pans are excellent for convection cooking m Use convection cooking for items such as souffles breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and most meats and fish m No special techniques are needed to adapt standard oven recipes to convection cooking although some temperatures might need lowering and some cooking times reduced m This oven may be preheated in the same way that standard oven is preheated Most recipes for baked goods call for preheating To Convect Cook with Preheat 1 2 Position convection grid on turntable in microwave oven and close the door Touch CONVECT QUICK REHEAT twice The cook temperature setting may be changed as desired from 170 F to 450 F 75 C to 232 C by touching the number pads at this time Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will show the TIME prompt Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook in hours and minutes up to 4 hours Touch EASY MINUTE START When the temperature reaches 170 F 75 C the display will show the preheating temperature in 5 F 15 C increments until the set cooking temperature is reached When preheating is complete one tone will sound and the display will show the cooking time Place food or bakeware on convection grid and close the door Touch EASY MINUTE START The display will count
37. t 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 our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest KitchenAid designated service center Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances m Installation information m Accessory and repair parts sales m 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 assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence For product related questions please call the KitchenAid Canada Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 461 5681 8 30 a m 5 30 p m EST Our consultants provide assistance with m F
38. tables 1 serving Refrigerated 45 sec 1 min 100 Cover Stir after half the time 2 servings Refrigerated 1 2 2 min 100 Baked Potato Cut lengthwise then several 1 Refrigerated 1 2 min 50 times crosswise Cover with wax 2 Refrigerated 2 3 min 50 paper Breads Dinner or breakfast roll Wrap single piece in paper 1 roll Room Temp 8 12 sec 50 towel Place several pieces on 2 rolls Room Temp 11 15 sec 100 paper towel then cover with 4 rolls Room Temp 18 22 sec 100 another paper towel Pie Whole Refrigerated 5 7 min 70 1 slice Refrigerated 30 sec 100 17 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild non abrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild non abrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tablespoon 15 mL o
39. touch EASY MINUTE START To Custom Reheat Foods 1 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT Touch CUSTOM REHEAT again to scan and select reheat food settings The code number represents the number of times CUSTOM REHEAT must be touched to select the food type For example in order to reheat a dinner plate CUSTOM REHEAT must be touched once 2 Touch number pads to enter quantity in servings strips or cups or Touch QUANTITY number pad 0 to scan and select quantity settings For example to select the quantity of 2 servings QUANTITY must be touched twice Touch EASY MINUTE START or wait 5 seconds and the microwave oven will start automatically The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 3 Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Custom Reheat Beverages 1 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT 2 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT until the reheat setting for beverages BEVRG is reached eight times 3 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT until the desired beverage appears on the display once for coffee twice for tea or three times for hot chocolate 12 4 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT until the desired serving temperature appears on the display once for warm twice for hot or three times for very hot Touch EASY MINUTE START or wait 5 seconds and the microwave oven wil
40. used in the oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven 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 NUMBER USE 100 High 10 default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 8 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 70 7 Medium High Reheating a single serving of food
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