Electrical Requirements ............... PARTS AND FEATURES ..............Turntable ..................Convection Rack ................Browning Pan and Handle ............Baking Tray .................. KITCHENAID Steamer Vessel ..........MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ............ Control Panel ................Interactive Touch Display ............. Main Menu ..................Menu Demonstration ..............
BUILT-IN 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.
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS [] Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be [] Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling.
FEATURES PARTS AND This manual covers different models. The microwave oven you The raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom fit have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features between the 3 spokes of the hub. The hub turns the turntable listed.
... < Use theKITCHENAID Steamer Vessel with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods. The browning panisideal forrapidly b rowning and crisping t he bottom offood, s uch ascookies andpizza. The material coating t hebottom absorbs microwaves transfers theheat t othepanand food. T he browning pan reaches 436°F ( 210°C) inapproximately 3 minutes, atwhich t imeitstops absorbing microwaves...
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the items shown here may not match those of your model. The microwave oven's controls are accessed through its control panel and interactive touch display. NOTE: Due to the sensitivity of the control panel, we have provided special instructions for cleaning the panel as well as the touch screen display.
From theMain Menu, allautomatic cooking p rograms canbeactivated; allmanual cooking c anbeprogrammed; settings canbe adjusted; and instructions, preparation andtipscanbeaccessed. MAiN MENU MAiN MENU Manual Method Easy Convect COOK METHOD _Vii_;i No o , _iii;i;i;i;i_ I o.,,o0t c oo _ _iii_i_ ___i_:i:i:i:i:i:i:i:i::i:i:i:i:_ MELT / SOFTEN EASY CONVECT COOKMETHOD...
5. Read and follow the preparation directions that appear in the To Change: display. 1. From the main menu touch MORE CHOICES. 2. Touch SETTINGS & INFO.._A,EE_,,,pOTAT_,LI,,,,,potato 3. Touch SOUND. 1. Prick potato skin with fork 2-3 times. 4.
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The microwave oven Start k eybegins a lloven functions. Once a The Control Lock shuts down thecontrol panel keys toavoid cooking s etup function i scomplete, theStart k ey willilluminate unintended use oftheoven(s). The Control Lock will r emain s et until t ouched.
BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable Ay._ I - -( .._ II_ III_, _ , _ _ >_,,i _,_. ,lcLlI;:;_ ......and appropriate cookware to the food.
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim.
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking Doneness is a function used for adjusting the cook time. This power to use by percent, name or number. For example, feature is used on all automatic cooking functions with the 70%=7=Medium-High. exception of Popcorn and EasyConvect Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested Doneness may be adjusted to more done, less done or back to...
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones Sensing Bar will sound every minute. The sensing bar is a visual picture of the sensing process. It will appear during sensor cooking functions above the word 6. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop "Sensing."...
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Touch START. To Use Programmed Defrost with Precise Amount of Food: 1. From the main menu touch COOK METHOD. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically. 2. From the Cook Method Menu touch DEFROST. If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones 3.
Select the number of pieces or cups. Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to steam food. Always use steamer vessel, See the "KitchenAid ° To change the doneness settings, touch the Doneness key Steamer Vessel" section before using. Use Steam Cook for foods and touch the "plus"...
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To Use Manual Steam: Read the preparation directions that appear on the display. 1. From the Main Menu touch MANUAL METHOD. Example: When Fettuccine is selected from the Food menu, a double text line appears: "Place water in steamer container. 2.
MANUAL SIMMER CHART Touch the START key. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off FOOD INSTRUCTIONS automatically. If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute. Pasta* Add 1 tbs (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish containing water in oven.
2. From the Cook Method menu MORE CHOICES. BROWNING PAN COOKING CHART 3. Touch ROAST. FOOD CATEGORY FOOD QUANTITY 4. Touch MANUAL ROAST. Meat Bacon 2-4 slices 5. Enter the desired cook time using the numerical keypad. Hamburger patties 1-4 patties 6.
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Touch PREHEAT PAN. "PREHEATING PAN" will appear and the display will count down the preheat time. The Grill function uses the grill element and microwaves to grill your food. When Browning Pan is preheated a tone will sound and preparation instructions will appear on the display.
8. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 6. To change the doneness settings, touch the Doneness key reminder tones. and touch the "plus" (+) or "minus" (-) keys to increase or decrease to the desired level. To Use Manual Grill: 7.
To Use Programmed Melt/Soften: 1. From the Main Menu touch MELT/SOFTEN. 2. Touch MELT or SOFTEN. Popping time has been pre-programmed based on commercially packaged microwaveable popcorn. 3. Select the appropriate food category. • Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. 4.
Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard cooking. The oven will automatically reduce standard recipe temperatures and times for convection cooking. Food Type is a function that allows you to enter a cooking The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in function by selecting a food type instead of a cooking mode.
OVEN CAVITY Cleaning Method: To avoid damage to microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- • KitchenAid _ Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty Part Number 4396920 (not included): washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
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The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed TURNTABLE should be kept clean. Cleaning Method: Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the Average soil microwave oven without the turntable in place. • Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Cleaning Method: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Turntable rotates both directions Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker • This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of tripped? cycle.
Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with you still need help, follow the instructions below. any questions or concerns at:...
In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada will pay for factory specified parts for the following...