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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when not in use.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Electrical Requirements 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door, or ■ dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.
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 F C G D H A. Metal shielded window B. Model and serial number plate C. Microwave inlet cover D. Microwave oven light E. Control panel E MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL I F. Door lock system G. Glass turntable H. Cooking guide label I.
The clock may be turned on or off, the scroll speed may be adjusted and the weight measure may be changed using Options. See “Options” section. Start The START pad begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. Touching START will not resume an interrupted sensor cycle. Add A Minute Cook time may be added to a manual cook cycle by touching the ADD A MINUTE pad.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave 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. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled 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. Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use in microwave oven.
Cooking in Stages The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages. To Cook in Stages: To Use Custom Cook: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME. “ENTER COOKING TIME” will scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook during the first stage. 3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired cooking power for the 1st stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.” 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for second stage.
To Use Custom Defrost: 1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST. The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting. 3. Enter the weight. Weight can be set from 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg). FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS Fresh Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwave-safe container and add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water.
Sensor Popcorn The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. This function is programmed to detect popping times for 3.5-oz (99 g), 3.0-oz (85 g) and 1.75-oz (50 g) bags. NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
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 unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
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 breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Microwave oven will not operate ■ Is the magnetron working properly? Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps below.
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.
KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY 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 brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (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.