UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION AND/OR BROIL ELEMENT Use & Care Guide 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 Contents .........................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................6 Turntable ......................................................................................6 Crisper Pan and Handle...............................................................6 Grids ....................................................
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Oven Care” section. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Electrical Requirements The microwave oven is connected to a 110-volt side of the 240volt 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 ■ For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded.
Crisper Pan and Handle PARTS AND FEATURES ENTER TEMP CRISP COOK AUTO SENSOR DEFROST START ? P REHEAT TIMER HR 12 3 LBS MIN NO. SEC 1 7 PWR IN. OZ CONVERSION CONVECT FULL MEAL BROIL CONVECT CRISP QUICK PREHEAT PREHEA 2 8 3 9 10 4 11 5 6 1. Lower Oven Control (on some models) 2. Door Safety Lock System 3. Microwave Light 4. Glass Turntable 5. Metal Shielded Window 6. Door Handle 7. Microwave Oven Control Panel 8. Quartz Broil Element (hidden in ceiling) 9.
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL (COMBINATION MODELS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 QUANTITY SET START CANCEL MICRO OVEN (3 SIZES) 0 TIMER PWR IN. OZ POPCORN CONVECT FULL MEAL CLOCK SET START ENTER TEMP CRISP COOK AUTO SENSOR DEFROST START ? P REHEAT TIMER HR 12 3 LBS MIN NO.
Tones BEFORE USING Tones are audible signals indicating the following: Four tones 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. ■ Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use non-recycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Arranging Styrofoam® Do not use in oven.
To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%: Cooking Power 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 (default setting) 10 Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables.
To Use Custom Cook: Custom Cook Times and cooking powers have been preset for 8 microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE Frozen Entrée 1 Casserole 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 QUANTITY PREPARATION 9 oz (240 g), 11 oz (311 g), 16 oz (425 g) Follow package instructions. 2 cups (500 mL), 4 cups (1 L), 6 cups (1.5 L), 8 cups (2 L) To reheat, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir before serving. 1 to 4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Cook, covered, in micro-wave safe container. Stir.
Custom Reheat Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating 8 food types. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY The display will count down the reheat time. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 endof-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.
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.
CRISPING CHART Keeping Food Warm Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. FOOD WARNING Pizza, refrigerated or fresh 12 in. (30 cm) 9 in. (23 cm) 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.
BROILING CHART To Convect Cook with Preheat: Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. 1. Position convection grid on turntable in microwave oven and close the door. 2. 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. FOOD COOK TIME Garlic Toast or Open Face Sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes Steaks, 2 top sirloin, ³⁄₄ in. (2 cm) thick, 8 oz.
MICROWAVE COOK CHART These times are approximate and may 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 lb [.45 kg]) 4 to 6 min 100% Ground Beef Patties (2) Ground Beef Patties (4) 1st side 2 min, 2nd side1½ to 2½ min 1st side 2½ min, 2nd side 2 to 3 min 100% 100% Meat Loaf (1½ lbs [.
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) 1 serving/Refrigerated 2 servings/Refrigerated 1-2 min 2½-4½ min 70% 70% Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings/Room Temp.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE CRISPER PAN ■ Mild cleanser and scouring sponge ■ Dishwasher GRIDS General Cleaning 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, steelwool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Display shows messages ■ 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 selfchecking program and displayed the error. Call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Display shows time countdown, but oven is not operating ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section. Tones are not sounding ■ Are tones turned off? See “Tones” section. In the U.S.A.
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.