KitchenAid KCMS185J Microwave Oven
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1. 40 of full power Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries P30 DEF 30 of full Medium Low e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats power Defrost poultry and precooked foods P20 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream P10 WRM 10 of full Low Keeping food warm power Taking chill out of fruit Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one power level to another automatically for up to 3 cycles plus a defrost cycle 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch number pads to set the cooking time for the first cycle 3 Touch number pad to set the cook power for the first cycle 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle 5 Touch START After each cycle is complete 2 tones sound and the next cycle s will count down 6 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound NOTES You can set your chosen cook functions in any order However when you use CUSTOM DEFROST it must be the first cycle Cooking with more than one cook cycle will not work with AUTO SENSOR COOK or AUTO SENSOR REHEAT functions Using CUSTOM DEFROST You can defrost food by choosing a category and set ting a weight CUSTOM DEFRO2. The weight of the oven is about 35 Ibs 16 kg The microwave oven should be at a tempera ture above 50 F 10 C for proper operation NOTE You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the Built in kits section NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the 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 ther mal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven should work properly once it has cooled 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 Air intake Exhaust vent Power opening on side supply cord in rear Electrical requirements 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 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 electri
3. command is not correct The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature There has been a power interruption Reset the clock If none of these items is causing your problem see the Requesting Assistance or Service section 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 If you need assistance or service Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1 800 422 1230 Please provide KitchenAid with the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your When calling appliance see the A Note to You section This in formation will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Installation information 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 c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 e Accessory and repair parts sales e Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors KitchenAid designa
4. installed over an approved KitchenAid oven using an approved built in kit See Built in kits in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section for a list of approved built in kits Repairs to parts or systems resulting from un authorized modifications made to the appliance Travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas 60 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 50 United States 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 Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Customer Interaction Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A 3828W5A1502 8172187 3 00 2000 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in Korea
5. 85J shown For more information on these features see Using Your Microwave Oven section 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day cooking 2 AUTO SENSOR time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions O 2 AUTO SENSOR REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat from a variety of food categories available 3 AUTO SENSOR COOK Touch this pad to cook from a variety of food categories available 4 AUTO SENSOR POPCORN Touch this pad to pop a bag of popcorn in any of 4 sizes 5 CUSTOM DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost frozen food by weight 6 CUSTOM COOK Touch this pad to cook at custom settings 43 7 KEEP WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven You can use KEEP WARM by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle 8 COOK TIME Touch this pad to set a cooking time 9 PERSONAL CHOICE Touch this pad to control sound volume or turn on off to change weight 15 TURNTABLE ON OFF Model KCMS185J only measurement from Ibs to kilograms to change the Touch this pad to start or stop turntable language displayed to change scroll speed to rotation This function works during manual change the clock from 12 hours to 24 hours or to cook only It will not work while in the CUSTOM turn on off or to turn the Demo mode on and off ta anid a e a a EA a f Or 10 COOK POWER Touch this pad to set the amount S
6. ENSOR POPCORN modes of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power 16 ie lerdal a Be pad to clear an wattage and the faster the cooking speed incorrect command or to cancel a program 1 TP during cooking This pad will not erase the time 11 Number pads Touch number pads to control of day sound weights language scroll speed clock Demo mode cooking times cook powers or g quantities Audible signals 12 TIMER Touch this pad to set or cancel the timer Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that function can guide you when setting and using your oven 13 CLOCK SET Touch this pad to enter the correct eA programming tone will sound each time you time of day touch a pad 14 START EASY START Touch this pad to start a Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and function you have set or to cook food for 30 seconds at 100 cook power five tones signal the end of the timer function NOTE The tones on your oven can be turned off To do so see Using PERSONAL CHOICE Control panel features cont Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e Touch CANCEL OFF NOTE Before setting a function touch CANCE
7. L OFF to make sure no other function is on Using the child lock The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave when you do not want them to To lock the control panel Touch and hold CANCEL OFF until LOCKED appears on display approximately 4 seconds One tone will sound To unlock the control panel Touch and hold CANCEL OFF until UNLOCK appears on display Two tones will sound Built in kits Using PERSONAL CHOICE You can select or change the following functions or displays by touching PERSONAL CHOICE Function Choice Sound volume Control volume or turn on off Weight Change to standard Ibs or metric kgs Language Change to English French or Spanish Scroll speed Change speed Clock Change to 12 hrs or 24 hrs or turn on off Demo mode Turn on or off 1 Touch PERSONAL CHOICE for desired function Once to control sound volume twice for weight 3 times for language 4 times for scroll speed 5 times for clock or 6 times for Demo mode For example to change weight measurements you see 2 Touch 1 for Ibs or 2 for kgs 3 Touch START 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 1 800 253 1301 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear FO
8. Model KCMS185J KCMS145J KitchenAid Microwave Oven A Note to You Microwave Oven Safety Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven works Radio interference For the best cooking results Testing your microwave oven Testing your dinnerware or cookware Operating tips Electrical connection Microwave oven features Control panel features Using PERSONAL CHOICE Built in kits Setting the clock Using the minute timer Using the cooking rack Using Your Microwave Oven Cooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cooking with more than one cook cycle Using CUSTOM DEFROST Defrosting tips Using CUSTOM COOK Using EASY START Using KEEP WARM Auto Sensor Cooking Using AUTO SENSOR COOK Auto sensor cooking chart Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT Auto sensor reheating chart Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN Auto sensor popcorn chart Cooking Guide Caring for Your Microwave Own Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 24 Warranty ae l 800 422 I 230 KitchenAid ED SENSOR REHEAT COOK POPCORN Ea A ka Ea A ka DaD UDa CLOCK Easy CANCEL aliia KitchenAid cancel tinute J or Call us with questions 3828W5A1502 8172187 www kitchenaid com or comments Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance For assistance or service ADANGER AWARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9. R INSTALLATION OVER OVEN MODEL SIZE COLOR KIT MODEL NO 27 69 cm Black MK1197XHB 30 76 cm Black MK1190XHB 27 69 cm White MK1197XHQ 30 76 cm White MK1190XHQ 27 69 cm Stainless MK1197XHS 30 76 cm Stainless MK1190XHS Approved electric single ovens only RBS275PD GBS277PD RBS305PD GBS307PD RBS275PD GBS277PD RBS305PD GBS307PD RBS275PD GBS277PD RBS305PD GBS307PD Setting the clock When you first plug in your microwave oven the dis play shows If the electric power ever goes off the display will again show when the power comes back on NOTE You can cook without setting the clock but the display will show again after the cooking is com pleted 1 Touch CLOCK SET 2 Touch number pads for time of day For example For 7 00 touch 7 0 0 3 Touch CLOCK SET Using the minute timer You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 90 minutes 1 Touch TIMER 2 Touch number pads for desired time For example for 10 minutes touch 1 0 0 0 3 Touch START or TIMER or allow the timer to start automatically after a short delay 4 At the end of the set time Timer will count down to zero then will display TIMER END and 5 tones will sound NOTE To cancel timer at any time touch TIMER Using the cooking rack Model KCMS185j only The Cooking Rack Part No 8172101 gives you extra space when c
10. ST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish 1 Touch CUSTOM DEFROST Once for Meat twice for Poultry three times for Fish 2 Touch number pads for desired weight from 1 to 6 0 Ibs 45 g to 2 7 kg 3 Touch START 4 During defrosting 5 tones will sound These tones tell you when to check turn over separate or rearrange the food To start the oven again touch START 5 At the end of the defrosting time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals pound 113 4 g 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 Defrosting tips e Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands e Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage e Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more de
11. When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs 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 laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination r
12. akes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces e 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 turning foods Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through If you are using the Auto Sensor function be sure to vent Releasing pressure in foods 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 Using standing time Always allow food to stand after cooking Stand ing 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 c
13. cal shock Electrical requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified 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 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 How your microwave oven works Microwave energy is no
14. 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 1 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed 2 Window with Metal Shield The shield prevents Removable Turntable Support under turntable Control Panel Model KCMS185J shown Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions Light not shown Automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running Cooking Guide Label 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 The turntable for Model KCMS185J can be stopped from turning by touching the TURNTABLE ON OFF pad 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Model and Serial Number Plate Rack Supports Model KCMS185J only Cooking Rack Model KCMS185J only Part No 8172101 Use for extra space when cooking on more than one level in your microwave oven Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily The following is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel Model KCMS1
15. e recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each level stands for a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each level 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 NAME High COOK POWER P100 HI 100 of full power automatic P90 90 of full power P80 RHT 80 of full power Medium High Reheat P70 70 of full power P60 60 of full power WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 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 Reheating a single serving of food Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna continued on next page COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT P50 50 of full power Medium Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews P40
16. edium or long grain rice Cook instant rice accord ing to directions on the package DIRECTIONS Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge at least 1 inch 2 5 cm apart Remove from package Place vegetables in a microwav able container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Most vegetables need stirring and 2 3 minutes standing time after cooking Place moist vegetables in a microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Most vegetables need stirring and 2 3 minutes standing time after cooking Remove from outer package Loosen cover on three sides If entr e is not in a microwave safe container place it on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent e Most entrees need 2 3 minutes standing time after cook ing 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 and vent When cooking is complete allow rice to stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed Stir rice Auto sensor cooking chart cont FOOD Fish Seafood SERVING SIZE to 2 Ibs 113 to 907 g Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO SENSOR REHEAT until desired food type is displayed AUTO SENSOR REHEAT will start automatically after a short delay See Auto Sensor Reheating Chart NOTE When covering fo
17. epair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or count er See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic beneath the microwave oven bags before placing bag in oven Do not mount microwave oven over or near any If materials inside the oven should ignite keep portion of a heating or cooking appliance 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 Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the 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 i
18. etergent 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 nor mal For stubborn soil boil a cup 250 mL 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 250 mL of water with lemon juice or vinegar 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 exteri or 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 Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service section IF MICROWAVE DOES NOT OPERATE FIRST CHECK THE FOLLOWING OTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND THEIR CAUSES Problem The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long The turntable will not turn The display
19. frosting e The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly e 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 The foil can damage the oven lining e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section e Turn food over during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required Using CUSTOM COOK 1 Touch CUSTOM COOK e Twice for Bacon select number of slices from 2 to 6 e 3 times for Beverage select number of cups either 1 or 2 e 4 times for Frozen Roll Muffin select number of rolls from 1 to 6 e 5 times for Fresh Roll Muffin select number of rolls from 1 to 6 6 times for Oatmeal select number of servings from 1 to 6 2 At the end of cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound Using EASY START Easy Start lets you cook food for 30 seconds at 100 cook power or during any manual program you can use it to add 30 second increments NOTES e Each time
20. nside 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 c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is door open since open door operation can result particularly important that the oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is properly and that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with the safety 1 door bent interlocks 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between the oven front 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 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 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling the oven
21. ods be sure to leave an opening big enough for moisture to escape so that the sensor can determine cooking or reheating time DIRECTIONS Place the food around the sides of a microwave safe container Season and add to cup 63 to 125 mL liquid wine water salsa etc if desired Cover with plastic wrap vented Auto sensor reheating chart FOOD SERVING SIZE Dinner plate About 8 to 16 oz 227 to 454 g Soup 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Sauce 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Casserole 1 to 2 cups 250 to 500 mL DIRECTIONS Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN AUTO SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercial ly packaged microwave popcorn with just one touch NOTES Pop only 1 package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door 2 Touch AUTO SENSOR POPCORN NOTE The sensor will determine popping time based on the size of the package Auto sensor popcorn chart SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS POPCORN 3 5 oz 99 g Follow package direc
22. of the container not more than in 64 cm 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 in 1 9 cm Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum in 64 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable e 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 Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven 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 sterilization To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild non abrasive soaps or a mild d
23. ooking 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 min utes Arranging food 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 ina ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thick ness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking e Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Microwave cooking tips cont Using aluminum foil 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
24. ooking at more than one level in your microwave oven NOTES e Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result e Do not use this rack in other cooking appliances e Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not place a metal cooking container directly on the microwave oven rack Place a microwave safe plate between the metal container and the rack to prevent possible arcing and damage to the oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully Cooking at high cook power 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME Display will show STAGE 1 3 Touch number pads for desired time For example for 10 minutes touch 1 0 0 0 4 Touch START 5 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound Cooking at different cook powers 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME Display will show STAGE 1 3 Touch number pads for desired time 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Select number pad for desired power setting See the following chart 6 Touch START 7 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound For best results som
25. ooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch EASY START while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using EASY START section e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put 1 cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one 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 Operating tips e Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is
26. open e Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot e Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven e Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven e Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while e 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 e 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 turntable is correct side up in the oven 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 e When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least in 6 mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish e 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 allo
27. or heat your food The sensor is used by 3 special functions AUTO SENSOR COOK AUTO SENSOR REHEAT and AUTO SENSOR POPCORN The simple instructions for these functions are on the following pages NOTES f you want to cook by entering a time and cook power see Microwave cooking guide in the Cooking Guide section The oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking Room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C 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 When covering foods be sure to leave an opening big enough for moisture to escape so that the sensor can determine cooking or reheating time Auto sensor cooking chart Using AUTO SENSOR COOK To use AUTO SENSOR COOK 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO SENSOR COOK until desired food type is displayed AUTO SENSOR COOK will start automatically after a short delay See Auto Sensor Cooking Chart FOOD SERVING SIZE Baked 1 to 4 medium Potatoes about 8 to 10 oz 227 to 284 g each Frozen 1 to 4 cups Vegetables 250 mL to 1 L Fresh 1 to 4 cups Vegetables 250 mL to 1 L Frozen Entree Rice Works best if entree is 10 to 20 oz 284 to 567 g to 2 cups 125 to 500 mL of dry rice Use m
28. shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The display is showing Cause The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was programmed earlier is still running You have not set the time after touching COOK TIME 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 The cook power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The TURNTABLE ON OFF pad Model KCMS185J only has been touched and shows T TABLE OFF on display Touch the pad again to turn the turntable to ON position The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call a designated service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Minute Timer The
29. t hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Your oven has a ULTRA WAVE multiple microwave distribution system Microwave energy is released from two locations giving you better more even cooking Magnetron Metal floor Glass 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 Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the shortest c
30. ted 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 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 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 ENANA designated B Repairs when oven is used in other than normal SEVICE COMpany single family home use SECOND Replacement of magnetron C Damage resulting from accident alteration THROUGH FIFTH tube to correct defects in ma misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper YEAR LIMITED terials or workmanship installation installation not in accordance with WARRANTY local electrical codes or use of products not FROM DATE OF approved by KitchenAid PERGRIRSE 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
31. tions 3 0 oz 85 g Use a popcorn package which is made especially for microwave 1 75 oz 50 g cooking 1 5 oz 42 g Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Pop only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn f you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it Try several brands to decide which pops the best For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Microwave cooking tips Amount of food 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 Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food 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 re heat than lighter more porous food like sponge c
32. w a standing time of one minute before cutting into them e For best results stir any liquid several times 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 adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven 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 Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking 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 Electrical connection 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features o KitchenAia ee Your microwave oven is
33. you touch EASY START it will add 30 seconds e You can enter Easy Start only after closing the door or after touching CANCEL OFF e You can also use the pad to increase the remaining cook time during manual programs 1 Make sure your food is in the oven 2 Touch EASY START each additional touch adds 30 seconds of cooking time up to a total of 10 minutes 3 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound Using KEEP WARM 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 Keep Warm keeps hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven NOTES e Food cooked should be covered during Keep Warm e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Keep Warm e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Keep Warm e Do not use more than 1 complete Keep Warm cycle The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 1 Put hot cooked food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch KEEP WARM KEEP WARM scrolls twice then START flashes until you touch START 3 Touch START Display will show WARM 4 To cancel KEEP WARM open door or touch CANCEL OFF 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
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