4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 1 Use and Care Guide ® ® A Note to You ..................2 Microwave Oven Safety...............................3 Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination .........6 Microwave Cooking......18 Convection Cooking.....40 Combination Cooking .........................51 Caring for Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination .......60 Cooking Guide ..............63 Questions and Answers.........................68 Troubleshooting ...........
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 3 M icrowave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 4 M icrowave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 5 M icrowave Oven Safety 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.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 6 Getting to Know Your MicrowaveConvection Hood Combination 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 ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 7 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 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.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 8 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Microwave oven features 3 MICROWAVE COOK POWER MICRO COOK EASY MINUTE CUSTOM DEFROST TEMP PROBE AUTO COOK SLOWCOOK SIMMER AUTO ROAST POPCORN BEVERAGE BAKED POTATO KEEP WARM SENSOR 8 CONVECTION BAKE BROIL COMBINATION BAKE AUTO COMBI FAN 0 1 4 7 HIGH•LOW•OFF CLOCK SET•START 1 START ROAST 2 3 5 6 8 9 LIGHT ON•NIGHT•OFF TIMER SET•START CANCEL DELAY CANCEL NCEL START OFF 7
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 9 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. Below are descriptions of some basic functions you should know about. These descriptions are followed, on the next page, by a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see pages 12-59.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 10 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination 1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. MICRO COOK. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time. See pages 19, 21, 22 for more information. 3. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 11 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination 12. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a cup of a beverage at a preset Cook Power. See page 36 for more information. 13. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake a potato at a preset Cook Power. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the potato. See page 38 for more information. 14. CONVECTION BAKE. Touch this pad to bake with convection heat.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 12 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Using the exhaust fan 1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the Fan Pad will not turn the fan off. 2. Turn off fan when desired.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 13 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination 3. Set stop time. Example to stop the fan at 5 o’clock, when time of day is 12 o’clock: NOTE: You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours. TOUCH YOU SEE 5 ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR 0 DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER 0 4. Start timer.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 14 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. TOUCH LIGHT ON•NIGHT•OFF (once for high, twice for low) 2. Choose timer. NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET • START Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer. The Display will alternate between “FAN” and “LIGHT” one time before “STOP” is displayed. 3. Set stop time.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 15 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Using the metal rack The Metal Rack (Part No. 4359242) gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack must not be turned upside-down inside the oven. The feet must be positioned at the bottom of the rack. You can also use the Metal Rack for convection cooking (see pages 46, 49, and 50).
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 16 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK SET • START. After 30 seconds have gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 17 Getting to know your microwave-convection hood combination Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER SET • START. NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET • START. The Display will return to the cooking time countdown after 3 seconds. TOUCH YOU SEE TIMER SET•START 2.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 18 Microwave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. IN THIS SECTION Getting the best cooking results....18 Using AUTO ROAST..........................32 Cooking at high cook power ..........19 Auto roast chart ................................33 Cooking at different cook powers ....................................20 Using DELAY START ........................
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 19 Microwave cooking Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH MICRO COOK YOU SEE ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH 1 DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE YOU SEE ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR 3 OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER 0 3. Start oven.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 20 Microwave cooking Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a 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 Number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 21 Microwave cooking 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH MICRO COOK YOU SEE ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH 7 DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE YOU SEE ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR 3 OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER 0 3. Set Cook Power.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 22 Microwave cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to two cycles. 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time for first cycle.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 23 Microwave cooking 5. Start oven. TOUCH After the first cycle is over, the next cycle will count down.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 24 Microwave cooking 4. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 lbs (.54 kg): NOTES: • For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart” on page 27. • If you enter an incorrect weight, touch CUSTOM DEFROST again and enter the correct weight. 5. Start oven.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 25 Microwave cooking Custom defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE Beef SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Do not defrost less than 1⁄4 lb (113 g). Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Ground Beef, Patties Separate and rearrange.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 26 Microwave cooking Custom defrost chart (continued) Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water. Steaks Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Whole Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 27 Microwave cooking Weight conversion chart 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. You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces [113 g] equals 1⁄4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in CUSTOM DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. EQUIVALENT WEIGHT OUNCES METRIC (g) 1.6 3.2 4.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 28 Microwave cooking Using KEEP WARM You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: • KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. • Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM. Close the door and touch KEEP WARM, then touch START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 29 Microwave cooking Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F [32°C] and 200°F [93°C]). See a reliable cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 30 Microwave cooking 4. Choose setting. TOUCH TEMP PROBE NOTE: Food will automatically cook to 160°F (71°C) if you do not specify a final food temperature. If you want to specify a final food temperature, do Step 5. Otherwise, skip to Step 6. 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional).
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 31 Microwave cooking Temperature Probe cooking tips: • Stir foods during cooking when recommended. • Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. • Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer. • Remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature. • For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food. Stir foods when recommended. Replace the probe.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 32 Microwave cooking Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe: 1. After oven has shut off, unplug the Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad. 2. Wipe probe with a hot, sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked-on foods. 3. You can place probe in the silverware basket of a dishwasher. Using AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the Temperature Probe, without needing to enter a final food temperature.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 33 Microwave cooking When food temperature reaches 90°F (32°C): The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5°F (-15°C). If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes, the Display will show “CHECK” and “PROBE”. When food reaches the desired temperature at the end of the cooking.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 34 Microwave cooking Using DELAY START DELAY START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours, 59 minutes in advance. wWARNING 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. NOTES: • If you hear the fan start when you touch START, you have not set the oven properly.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 35 Microwave cooking 6. Complete entry. TOUCH START YOU SEE ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER (time of day) The oven will start cooking at the set time. NOTE: If the door is opened before the start time is reached, the Display will show “DOOR” and “OPEN” for 5 minutes or until the door is closed, whichever comes first. You must touch START to resume DELAY START.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 36 Microwave cooking 4. Start oven. When oven detects vapor from food, cooking time is displayed.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 37 Microwave cooking Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn. Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content. 1. Place bag on rack and close door. 2. Choose POPCORN.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 38 Microwave cooking Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you bake a potato (about 10 oz. [284 g]) by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the potato, and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven how long to bake your potato. Before baking, remember to pierce potato with a fork several times. After cooking, let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil. 1. Place potato on paper towel in oven and close door. 2.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 39 Microwave cooking Using EASY MINUTE EASY MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: • To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, touch EASY MINUTE repeatedly during cooking. • You can enter EASY MINUTE only after closing the door, after touching CANCEL/OFF, or during cooking.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 40 Convection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. IN THIS SECTION How convection cooking works ....40 Convection baking without preheating ........................................41 Convection baking with preheating ........................................42 Convection broiling ........................44 Convenience foods cooking chart ...........................................
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 41 Convection cooking Convection baking without preheating (meats, casseroles, and poultry) 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose setting. Oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C). 3. Set baking temperature (optional). You can enter a temperature between 150°F (66°C) and 450°F (232°C). Example for 325°F (163°C): NOTE: To clear the temperature you entered, touch CONVECTION BAKE before entering a bake time.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 42 Convection cooking 4. Set cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds. Example for 20 minutes: YOU SEE ENTER CONV TIME TOUCH YOU SEE 2 CONV 0 START? TIME 0 0 5. Start oven. NOTE: You can see the cooking temperature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds.
59916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 43 Convection cooking The oven will automatically preheat/cook at 350°F (177°C). If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below. If you want to preheat/cook at 350°F (177°C), go to Step 3. Example for 325°F (163°C): TOUCH 3 YOU SEE ENTER PREHEAT TEMP CONV 2 5 YOU SEE 3. Set cooking cycle cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 44 Convection cooking 5. After preheating, open the door, put food in oven, and close the door. TOUCH YOU SEE START COOK CONV TIME NOTE: You can see the cooking temperature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 45 Convection cooking 3. Start oven. NOTES: • Oven will preheat to 450°F (232°C). When the oven temperature reaches 150°F (66°C), the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. • If you open the door or touch CANCEL/OFF during preheating, preheating will stop. To resume preheating, close the door and touch START.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 46 Convection cooking Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that fit conveniently on the turntable, such as an 81⁄2-inch (22 cm) frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired temperature, and use metal or ovenproof glass cookware. When cooking or baking these convenience foods, follow COOKING MODE package directions for preparation and selecting the correct container.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 47 Convection cooking Convection cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F [32°C] and 200°F [93°C]). See a reliable cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 48 Convection cooking 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). TOUCH 1 YOU SEE ENTER Example for 150°F (66°C): TEMP PROBE 5 0 6. Set convection cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C). If you want to change the cooking temperature, follow the example below. If you want to cook at 350°F (177°C), go to Step 7.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 49 Convection cooking Temperature probe convection cooking chart FIRST STAGE FOOD Beef Meat Loaf (11⁄2-13⁄4 lbs [.68-.79 kg]) OVEN TEMP TIME SECOND STAGE TIME PROBE or TEMP SPECIAL NOTES 350°F (177°C) 35 min 160°F (71°C) Preheat. Let stand 5-10 min. Beef Rib Roast, boneless 5 min per lb 350°F (177°C) Turn over 6 min per lb (.45 kg) Rare: 120°F (49°C) Med: 130°F (54°C) Cook in microwaveproof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 50 Convection cooking FIRST STAGE FOOD Veal Shoulder or Rump Roast, boneless (3-31⁄2 lbs [1.4-1.6 kg]) Pork Pork Loin Roast, boneless (4-5 lbs [1.8-2.3 kg]) Pork Loin, center cut (4-5 lbs [1.8-2.3 kg]) SECOND STAGE OVEN TEMP TIME TIME PROBE or TEMP SPECIAL NOTES 325°F 4-5 min per lb (163°C) (.45 kg) Turn over 4-6 min per lb (.45 kg) 155°F (68°C) Cook in microwave-proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack. Let stand 10 min after cooking (covered).
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 51 Combination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. IN THIS SECTION How combination cooking works ..51 Auto combination chart....................56 Combination baking/roasting without preheating ..........................52 Combination cooking with the temperature probe ......................56 Combination baking/roasting with preheating ..............................
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 52 Combination cooking Combination baking/roasting without preheating 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Choose setting. TOUCH COMBINATION Example for baking: The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C) for combination baking and 300°F (149°C) for combination roasting. If you want to change the cooking temperature, follow Step 3 below. If you want to cook at the default temperature, skip Step 3 below. 3. Set baking/roasting temperature (optional).
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 53 Combination cooking YOU SEE At end of cooking time: ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER Combination baking/roasting with preheating 1. Choose setting. Example for roasting: TOUCH COMBINATION YOU SEE ENTER ROAST TEMP COMB 2. Set preheat/cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C) for combination baking and 300°F (149°C) for combination roasting.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 54 Combination cooking 4. Start oven. When the oven temperature reaches 90°F (32°C), the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. NOTES: • If you open the door or touch CANCEL/OFF during preheating, preheating will stop. To resume preheating, close the door and touch START.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 55 Combination cooking 2. Choose food setting. See chart on next page for available settings. Example for setting 1 (hamburger, broiled): NOTE: If you have entered the wrong setting, you have 3 seconds to change the setting. After 3 seconds, you must touch AUTO COMBI to start over. After 3 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 1 AUTO TEMP COMB YOU SEE ENTER LBS 3. Enter food weight or quantity.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 56 Combination cooking YOU SEE At end of cooking time: ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER Auto combination chart SETTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 FOOD Hamburger, broiled Chicken, broiled Chicken, roasted Turkey Cake, layer Bread, loaf QUANTITY/WEIGHT YOU CAN COOK 0.3-2.0 lbs (.14-.9 kg) 0.5-3.0 lbs (.23-1.4 kg) 2.0-3.5 lbs (.9-1.6 kg) 4.0-9.0 lbs (1.8-4.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 57 Combination cooking 3. Close the door. 4. Choose temperature probe setting. TOUCH TEMP PROBE The oven will automatically heat to a final food temperature of 160°F (71°C). If you want to change the final food temperature, follow Step 5 below. If you want a final food temperature of 160°F (71°C), skip Step 5 below. 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional).
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 58 Combination cooking 7. Start oven. TOUCH When food temperature reaches 90°F (32°C), the Display will show the actual temperature of the food as it increases to the desired temperature. When food reaches desired temperature: YOU SEE START COOK TEMP PROBE COMB YOU SEE ENTER SENSOR PREHEAT WEIGHT AUTO COOK ROAST PWR DELAY DEFR TEMP QTY PROBE OZ LBS COOK 234 CONV COMB START? TIMER Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe: 1.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 59 Combination cooking FIRST STAGE FOOD Beef Pot Roast, boneless (3 lbs [1.4 kg]) OVEN TEMP TIME 7 min per lb 350°F (177°C) (.45 kg) Turn over SECOND STAGE TIME PROBE or TEMP SPECIAL NOTES 8-10 min per lb (.45 kg) Med: 130°F (54°C) Well: 140°F (60°C) Cook in covered microwave-proof and heatproof casserole or cooking bag. Rare:145°F (63°C) Med:155°F (68°C) Well:165°F (74°C) 150°F (66°C) Cook in microwaveproof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 60 C aring for Your Microwave- Convection Hood Combination To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. Cleaning the microwave oven Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, a charcoal filter (Part No.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 61 Caring for your microwave-convection hood combination n 4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening. Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place. 5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven. 4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter straight out. Charcoal filter: 5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 1.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 62 Caring for your microwave-convection hood combination Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cooktop light 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 4. Remove bulb holder mounting screw. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) available from your authorized KitchenAid servicer (Part No. 4158432). The oven light 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 5. Lift up the bulb holder.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 63 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4-6 servings STARTING TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Cover loosely.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 64 Cooking guide Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” on page 35 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. COOK FOOD POWER TIME Bacon (per slice) 100% 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice Ground Beef for Casseroles (1 lb [.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 65 Cooking guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food Covering food • The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes 4 minutes to cook, you need about 7 minutes to cook two potatoes. • If you want to cook two meals or containers of food at the same time, you can do so with the Metal Rack.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 66 Cooking guide Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: • If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. • When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:44 PM Page 67 Cooking guide Oven cookware guide You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven, choose appropriate cookware and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct cookware and materials.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:45 PM Page 68 Q uestions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:45 PM Page 69 Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. It outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. If you still need assistance or service, call our Consumer Assistance Centre, see page 71, for help or calling for service. Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase or installation date.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:45 PM Page 70 T roubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave cooking times seem too long (continued) The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting. There is not enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked. Check “Microwave cooking chart” on page 64. Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time. The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking The oven door is not closed completely.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:45 PM Page 71 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. If you need assistance or service: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at 1-800-461-5681. Our consultants are available to assist you.
4359916v08c101 9/11/98 3:45 PM Page 72 Microwave Hood Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY: KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR: KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR: TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet.