KitchenAid COOK SPEED OVEN User Manual

ULTIMA COOK™ SPEED OVEN

Use & Care Guide

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Table of Contents............................................................................................................2

Model KHHS179L

8205975/4619-652-61654

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5

Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................5

Microwave System – OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus Technology...........5

Grill Element .................................................................................6

Turntable ......................................................................................6

Cooking Rack...............................................................................6

Browning Pan and Handle...........................................................7

Grill Rack ......................................................................................7

OVEN CONTROL............................................................................7

Display/Touch Screen..................................................................7

Progress Bar.................................................................................9

Start..............................................................................................9

Off/Cancel ....................................................................................9

Clock ............................................................................................9

Tones............................................................................................9

Timer.............................................................................................9

Vent Fan .....................................................................................10

Cooktop/Countertop Light.........................................................10

Hints & Settings..........................................................................10

Child Lock ..................................................................................10

Night Light..................................................................................11

Display Brightness and Contrast ...............................................11

Demo Mode................................................................................11

Learning Mode ...........................................................................11

OVEN USE.....................................................................................12

Food Characteristics..................................................................12

Cooking Guidelines....................................................................12

Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................12

Aluminum Foil and Metal ...........................................................13

Cooking Power...........................................................................13

Cooking ......................................................................................14

Doneness ...................................................................................14

Prepare.......................................................................................14

Preset Cooking...........................................................................14

Popcorn......................................................................................15

Cooking in Stages......................................................................15

Reheating ...................................................................................15

Defrosting...................................................................................16

Baked Goods .............................................................................16

Grill .............................................................................................17

Boil & Simmer.............................................................................18

Browning Pan Feature ...............................................................18

Soften and Melt..........................................................................19

Keep Warm.................................................................................19

OVEN CARE..................................................................................20

General Cleaning........................................................................20

Replacing Filters.........................................................................21

Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................21

Replacing Oven Light.................................................................21

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................22

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................23

Replacement Parts.....................................................................23

WARRANTY ..................................................................................24

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.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

■

Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

■

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

■

The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.

■

Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

■

Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

■

Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

■

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■

Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

■

The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

■

See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave Oven Care” section.

■

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 bags 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.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

– Do not overheat the liquid. – Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

– After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

■

Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.

■

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■

Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

■

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

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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 oven when not in use.

■

Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

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When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

■

Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

■

Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

■

Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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Do not mount over a sink.

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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Electrical Requirements

PARTS AND FEATURES

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

■ For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded.

WARNING:

result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the are not completely understood whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

■ For a permanently connected appliance:

This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Improper use of the grounding plug can

grounding instructions

, or if doubt exists as to

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.

1. Door Handle

2. Door Safety Lock System

3. Metal-Shielded Window

4. Grill Element

5. Microwave Inlet Cover

6. Oven Light

7. Vent Grille

8. Touch Screen Display

9. Control Buttons

101

456 7 8

Home

Reheat

Defrost

Cook

Grill

Melt

CHOICES

Add A

Popcorn

Cook Time

Minute

123

Timer

Clock

Set/Off

Off /

Start

Cancel

Turntabl e

Fan

Light

On/Off

On/Off Adjust

1211 11

10. Cooktop Lights

11. Grease and Charcoal Filters

12. Cooking Rack

13. Model and Serial Number Plate

Parts and Features Not Shown

Turn ta bl e Grill Rack Browning Pan and Handle

Oven Cavity Coating

The oven has a durable, nonstick coating which resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens. For cleaning information, see “General Cleaning” in the “Oven Care” section.

Microwave System – OPTIMAWAVE™

Plus Technology

The microwave system featuring OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus Technology delivers a constant stream of microwave power – true high, medium and low power – to provide consistent, even results.

Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH power and 50% of the time OFF.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters.

Sensor Cooking

The microwave system features sensor cooking functions. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking.

Grill Element

To Install:

1. Remove tape from the hub.

2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

3. Place the turntable on the support.

Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

To Tur n O ff :

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 two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that are side by side.

To Tur n O ff : Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF button. “TURNTABLE OFF” will appear in the display. The turntable will

turn back on automatically when cooking is over or when OFF/ CANCEL is pressed.

Cooking Rack

The rectangular cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts.

1. Halogen bulb

2. Quartz bulb

The oven uses a 1,000-watt halogen bulb with a 500-watt bulb to serve as the grill element for various cooking functions.

When the element is in use, the halogen bulb glows very brightly, while the glow of the quartz bulb is barely – if at all – visible. (See “Troubleshooting” for quartz bulb testing.) The oven cavity and door will become hot. The use of oven mitts is recommended.

Turntable

2 3

1. Turntable

2. Hub

3. Support

4. Shaft

The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.

■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders

when handling.

■ Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling

or floor.

■ Do not store the rack in the oven. Damage to the oven could

result if someone accidentally turns on the oven.

■ Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.

■ Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with

the rack.

■ Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the

oven.

■ Do not use Browning Pan on rack.

■ Remove rack before using Grill function.

■ Remove rack before using Popcorn function.

■ Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a

microwave-safe container.

■ The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not attempt

to use any other rack (besides those supplied with the oven) in this oven.

■ Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).

Damage to the oven could result due to soil buildup.

Browning Pan and Handle

Grill Rack

The Browning Pan, with a nonstick surface and detachable handle, has been specially designed for microwave use, and is ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven. The Browning Pan is also used as a drip pan for grilling.

Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge of pan, squeeze handle and lift pan.

See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts.

OVEN CONTROL

Home

Reheat

Cook

Melt

Popcorn

Defrost

Grill

CHOICES

Cook Time

Add A Minute

The circular grill rack is for grilling in the microwave oven. Place the grill rack securely on Browning Pan, the Browning Pan on the turntable, and position food on grill rack. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts.

Display/Touch Screen

The display/touch screen functions as both a display and a menu-driven touch screen control.

Display

The display screen shows the time of day and Home screen when the microwave oven is not in use. If the time of day is hidden (see “Clock” section), “Home” will appear in its place.

12:44

Reheat

Cook

Melt

Defrost

Grill

CHOICES

12:44

Soften

Boil &

Simmer

BACK

Browning

Pan

Baked Goods

Hints &

Settings

Clock

Start

Light

On/Off Adjust

Fan

On/Off Adjust

1. Light Sensor

Off / Cancel

Turntable

On/Off

Timer

Set/Off

During programming, the display screen displays function menus, servings and weights, preparation instructions, and cooking time/power settings. During a cooking cycle, it counts down the remaining time, and gives prompts to stir or turn food.

Touch Scre e n

The LCD touch screen is used to input commands. A light- to medium-pressure touch of the fingertip will activate the menu choice. However, sensitivity of the touch screen may vary, and using the tips or backs of fingernails may provide more accuracy when inputting commands.

The following illustrates how the Touch Screen display screens help the navigation through menus. This example shows the display screens and selections when cooking chicken pieces.

1. From Home screen, touch “Cook.” Display shows:

4. Touch “Pieces, Bone-In.” Use number pads to enter weight.

Display shows:

Pieces

Cooks 0.5-2.0 Pounds.

BONE-IN

1.5 pounds

ENTER AMOUNT. PRESS

PREPARE, DONENESS, OR START.

Prepare

BACK

Doneness

Start

Cook

Cereal

Frozen

Food

BACK

2. Touch “More Choices.” Display shows:

Eggs

Vegetable

CHOICES

Cook

Grains

Rice/Pasta

Poultry

BACK

3. Touch “Poultry.” Display shows:

Poultr

Breast

Bonelss Poached

Pieces

Bone-In

BACK

Meat

Fish

Manual

Breast

Bonelss

Pan Brown

Chicken

Tenders

Ground

5. Touch “Doneness” if desired. (See “Doneness” in the “Oven

Use” section.) Display shows:

Doneness

Press + button to

change doneness level.

LESS

Normal is lowest level allowed for

6. Touch “Start.” While cooking, display shows:

NORMAL

this food.

BACK

Start

01:37

Cooking

When cooking is over, display shows:

End

Let stand 3 minutes

covered.

Remove food or

press Keep Warm.

Keep

Warm

See “Learning Mode” section to see how to practice navigating through the menus without turning on the microwave generator.

See “Display Brightness and Contrast” section to see how to adjust display settings.

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