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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ........................... Electrical Requirements ............................................................... PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ Turntable ...................................................................................... Cooking Rack ............................................................................... MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ...............................................
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 INSTRUCTmONS _, Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. _, Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm). _, Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be alowed to accumuIate on hood or filter. _, Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with this feature). m Use care when cleaning the vent-hood flter.
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 C D E F Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL r ONE The START control starts any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. If the microwave oven has not been in use and the door has not been opened in the past 5 minutes, the cooking function will not start. Open and close the door, then touch START to start or resume the cooking cycle.
Four tones • End of cycle To Turn Off Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number pad "1" for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on. To Turn Off All Tones (except end-of-Timer and hidden feature signals): Touch and hold the number pad "2" for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on. The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time. NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
StartingTemperature Room temperature foodswillheatfasterthanrefrigerated foods, andrefrigerated foodswillheatfasterthanfrozen foods. Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a light, porous food, such as cake. Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering.
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 100%, High (default setting) 10 90% USE The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages. Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages. To Cook in Stages: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
"itib . cii t,4 Use the following chart as a guide for the ONE TOUCH pads. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g) 3 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) Pop only one package at a time. For bag sizes not listed in this section, follow directions on package. Baked Potato 1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place on turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. At the end of cooking, let stand 5 minutes.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION Soup* 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. • Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
To Use (for single cycle): 1. Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door. Food Poisoning Hazard 2. Touch KEEP WARM. 3. Touch START. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. "WARM" will appear in the display during the entire cycle. When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
CONTROL • PAN EL Sponge or soft cloth and water: Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft cloth. • To Replace: 1. Replace each charcoal filter by positioning it above the wide lip near the center of the microwave oven. Swing the filter up into position and slide it toward the narrow lip, The filter will now be held in position between the lips. 2. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers. Replace each grease filter by inserting the end without the tab into the frame.
3. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift out to remove. 4. Lift up the bulb cover. A. Bulb cover 5. Replace light. Close bulb cover. 6. Reattach vent grille, Replace the mounting screws. 7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Steam • Some steam is normal. Fan running • slower than usual Has the microwave oven been stored in a cold area? The fan will run slower until the microwave oven warms up to normal room temperature. Cooking Radio, TV or cordless phone interference is coming from the vent grille times seem too long • Is the cooking power set properly? See "Microwave Cooking Power" section. • Are large amounts of food being heated? Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
KITCHENAID ®BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada (hereafter "KitchenAid") will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.
