KitchenAid KBMC140, YKBMC140, KBMC147 User Manual

UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN WITH

CONVECTION AND/OR BROIL ELEMENT

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

In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca

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

Models KBMC140 KBMC147 KEMC308 KEMC378 KEMC307 KEMC377 YKEMC307 YKEMC308 YKBMC140

8304067A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Turntable ......................................................................................5

Crisper Pan and Handle...............................................................6

Grids.............................................................................................6

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL ......................................6

Display..........................................................................................7

Number Codes.............................................................................7

Easy Minute, Start........................................................................7

Microwave Oven Cancel..............................................................7

Clock ............................................................................................7

Tones............................................................................................7

Timer.............................................................................................7

Control Lock.................................................................................7

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8

Food Characteristics....................................................................8

Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8

Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................8

Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9

Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................9

Cooking ......................................................................................10

Custom Cook .............................................................................10

Cooking in Stages......................................................................10

Custom Reheat ..........................................................................11

Custom Defrost..........................................................................11

Popcorn......................................................................................12

Keeping Food Warm ..................................................................13

Crisp ...........................................................................................13

Broil ............................................................................................13

Convection Cooking...................................................................14

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................17

General Cleaning........................................................................17

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................19

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................19

In Canada ...................................................................................19

WARRANTY ..................................................................................20

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

DANGER

WARNING

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 happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

■ 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 – may 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.

■ 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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off

the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

■ Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's

recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

■ 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.

■ Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not

suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in

the “PAN BROWN” mode.

■ Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal

foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave

oven.

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.

■ Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use this

product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Oven Care”

section.

■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave

oven if 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 should 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

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.

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

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. The microwave oven is connected to a 110-volt side of the 240-volt circuit required for the lower oven. If the incoming voltage to the microwave oven is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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 grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to 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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

A. Lower oven control

(on some models) B. Door safety lock system C. Microwave oven light D. Glass turntable

E. Metal shielded window F. Door handle

G. Microwave oven control panel

Tur n ta b le

H. Quartz broil element

(hidden in ceiling, near door)

I. Convection element and fan

(not visible - on some models)

J. Cooking guide label

K. Removable turntable support

Parts and Features not shown

Oven vent (behind door handle)

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

B C

A. Turntable B. Hub C. Support D. Shaft

The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.

To Install:

1. Remove tape from the hub.

2. Place the support on the microwave 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.

Crisper Pan and Handle

The crisper pan is ideal for rapidly browning and crisping the bottom of foods, such as cookies and pizza.

The material coating the bottom absorbs microwaves and transfers the heat to the pan and food. The crisper pan reaches

436°F (210°C) in approximately 3 minutes, at which time it stops absorbing microwaves and holds this optimal frying temperature.

■ The crisper pan will become hot. Always use the handle and

oven mitts or pot holders when handling.

■ Do not allow the crisper pan or handle to touch the inside

cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■ Always use the turntable.

■ Do not use another metal object with the crisper pan.

■ The crisper pan is designed specifically for this microwave

oven. Do not use it in any other microwave oven.

■ Use only wooden or plastic cooking utensils to help avoid

scratches.

■ See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

Grids

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

when handling.

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

or floor.

■ Always use the turntable.

■ Do not use another metal object with the grids.

■ Two level cooking is not recommended.

■ See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

Broiling Grid (long legs)

The broiling grid places food close to the broil element, making it ideal for fast browning of small amounts of food. Use for Broiling only.

Convection Grid (short legs - on some models)

The convection grid provides optimal heat circulation for Convection Cooking.

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL (COMBINATION MODELS)

CONTROL PANEL (STAND-ALONE BUILT IN MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS)

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