MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230, or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com Table of Contents............................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 Unpacking ....................................................................................5 Location Requirements................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES...............................................
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 ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. – Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. – If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled. ■ Unpacking 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A B G C H A. Metal shielded window B. Model and serial number plate C. Cooking guide label D. Microwave oven light E. Microwave inlet cover D E I F J F. Control panel G. Door safety lock system H. Glass turntable I. Turntable support J.
Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “:” will appear in the display. If the “:” appears in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if needed. When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cook time remaining. When the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day (if the Clock is set) or Timer countdown.
Control Lock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven. If any pad is touched while the Control Lock is active, “LOCKED” will appear in the display. To Lock/Unlock Control: Touch and hold CANCEL for approximately 5 seconds until 1 tone sounds and “LOCKED” appears in the display. Repeat to unlock the control. Two tones will sound, and “UNLOCK” will appear in the display. Demo Mode The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven.
Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items 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.
PERCENT/ NAME 50%, Medium 40% NUMBER 5 4 USE Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts. Simmering stews. Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, MediumLow, Defrost 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods. 20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit. Cooking Custom Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD NO.
Custom Defrosting Auto Sensor Cooking The Custom Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results. The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected food category.
To Use Auto Sensor Reheat: Auto Sensor Popcorn The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. ■ Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. ■ Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time. ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper. ■ Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. ■ Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave 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 DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing “:”? The clock has not been set. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock. ■ Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? See “Display” section to clear.
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 use only factory specified parts.
KITCHENAID® MICROWAVE OVEN 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 this 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.
