KCMS145J
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Model
KCMS185J KCMS145J
Use & Care Guide
Microwave Oven
A Note to You..................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ................3
Installation Instructions ................5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ............................7
How your microwave
oven works....................................7
Radio interference ........................7
For the best cooking results..........7
Testing your microwave oven ........7
Testing your dinnerware
or cookware ..................................8
Operating tips................................8
Electrical connection ....................8
Microwave oven features..............9
Control panel features ................10
Using PERSONAL CHOICE........11
Built-in kits ..................................11
Setting the clock ..........................12
Using the minute timer................12
Using the cooking rack ................12
Using Your Microwave Oven ......13
Cooking at high cook power........13
Cooking at different cook powers ..13
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle ............................14
Using CUSTOM DEFROST ........15
Defrosting tips ............................15
Using CUSTOM COOK ..............15
Using EASY START....................16
Using KEEP WARM....................16
Auto Sensor Cooking ..................17
Using AUTO SENSOR COOK ....17
Auto sensor cooking chart ..........17
Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT..18
Auto sensor reheating chart........18
Using AUTO SENSOR
POPCORN..................................19
Auto sensor popcorn chart..........19
Cooking Guide ..............................20
Caring for Your Microwave Oven..21
Questions and Answers ..............22
Troubleshooting ..........................23
Requesting Assistance or Service..24
Warranty........................................25
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information
concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
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For assistance or service
Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free ........................................................................1-800-422-1230
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking
“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service”
section, or by calling the telephone number above.
When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven” section.)
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof
of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number_____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
Date Installed _____________________________
Builder/Dealer Name _______________________
Address __________________________________
Phone____________________________________
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Microwave Oven Safety
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As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
•
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.
•
Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
•
Do not store the 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, and the like.
•
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
•
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
•
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
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:
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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 the “Installation
Instructions” section.
•
Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the installation instructions.
•
Some products such as whole eggs 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
wDANGER
wWARNING
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.
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
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Microwave Oven Safety
SAVE THESE 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 mount over a sink.
•
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
•
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.
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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag 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.
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it
with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such
as a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage
around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the
exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the
oven until a designated service technician has
checked it and made any needed repairs.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that
is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and
utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit
is the heavy side. Use care when handling the
oven.) The weight of the oven is about 35 lbs (16
kg). The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into a
wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in
the “Built-in kits” section.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake
openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back
and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are
located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Make
sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off.
The oven should work properly once it has cooled.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
wWARNING
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.
Electrical requirements
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 is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided.
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Installation Instructions
Electrical requirements
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: Improper use of the grounding plug
can 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:
The microwave oven must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or
an equipment grounding conductor should be run
with the circui
t conductors and connected to the
equip
ment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use
your oven.
How your microwave oven works
Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make
its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what
they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
Your oven has a ULTRA WAVE™ multiple
microwave distribution system. Microwave energy
is released from two locations, giving you better,
more even cooking.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are
absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so
food does not absorb the energy.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metal floor
Glass turntable
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
•
Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.
•
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
•
Moving the receiver away from the microwave
oven.
•
Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
For the best cooking results
•
Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is
cooking. If needed, touch EASY START while the
oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over
(see the “Using EASY START” section).
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Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked
about halfway through the cooking time for all
recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly
cooked.
•
If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Testing your microwave oven
To test the oven, put 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water in
a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make
sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes.
When the time is up, the water should be heated.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven
with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at
100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets
hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some
dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.)
absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to
handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal
containers not designed for microwave use could
damage the oven, as could containers with hidden
metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or
trim).
Operating tips
•
Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing
on it when the door is open.
•
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make
the container hot.
•
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven.
•
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
•
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. If you practice
programming the oven, put a container of water in
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
•
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
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Do not operate the microwave oven unless the
glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate
freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Handle your turntable with care when
removing it from the oven to avoid possibly
breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
•
When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least
3
⁄16 in. (5 mm) above
the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with
the browning dish.
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Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare
cases, poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a
standing time of one minute before cutting
into them.
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For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
certain containers (especially containers shaped like
cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may
splash out with a loud noise during or after heating
or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea
bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
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Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
The heat spreads to the center from the outer,
cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This
is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.
•
Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
•
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightly firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less
than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a
qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To
help get you up and running quickly, the following
is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
work unless the door is securely closed.
2. Window with Metal Shield. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
3. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food
as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be
in the oven during operation for best cooking
results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity
floor to give you more cooking space and better
cooking results. (The turntable for Model
KCMS185J can be stopped from turning by
touching the TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad.)
4. Removable Turntable Support (under turntable).
5. Control Panel. (Model KCMS185J shown) Touch
pads on this panel to perform all functions.
6. Light (not shown). Automatically turns on when
the door is opened or when the oven is running.
7. Cooking Guide Label.
8. Model and Serial Number Plate.
9. Rack Supports. (Model KCMS185J only)
10. Cooking Rack. (Model KCMS185J only) (Part No.
8172101) Use for extra space when cooking on
more than one level in your microwave oven.
Microwave oven features
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a
desired cooking function quickly and easily. The
following is a list of all the Command pads located
on the control panel (Model KCMS185J shown).
For more information on these features, see
“Using Your Microwave Oven” section.
1. Display. This display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking
time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights,
and cooking functions.
2. AUTO SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad to
reheat from a variety of food categories available.
3. AUTO SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad to cook
from a variety of food categories available.
4. AUTO SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to
pop a bag of popcorn in any of 4 sizes.
5. CUSTOM DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost
frozen food by weight.
6. CUSTOM COOK. Touch this pad to cook at
custom settings.
7. KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked food warm in your microwave oven. You
can use KEEP WARM by itself or to automatically
follow a cooking cycle.
8. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking
time.
9. PERSONAL CHOICE. Touch this pad to control
sound volume or turn on/off, to change weight
measurement from lbs to kilograms, to change the
language displayed, to change scroll speed, to
change the clock from 12 hours to 24 hours or to
turn on/off, or to turn the Demo mode on and off.
10. COOK POWER. Touch this pad to set the amount
of microwave energy released to cook the food.
The higher the number, the higher the power
wattage and the faster the “cooking speed.”
11. Number pads. Touch number pads to control
sound, weights, language, scroll speed, clock,
Demo mode, cooking times, cook powers, or
quantities.
12. TIMER. Touch this pad to set or cancel the timer
function.
13. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter the correct
time of day.
14. START/EASY START. Touch this pad to start a
function you have set or to cook food for 30
seconds at 100% cook power.
15. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. (Model KCMS185J only)
Touch this pad to start or stop turntable
rotation. This function works during manual
cook only. It will not work while in the CUSTOM
DEFROST, CUSTOM COOK, AUTO SENSOR
REHEAT, AUTO SENSOR COOK, or AUTO
SENSOR POPCORN modes.
16. CANCEL/OFF. Touch this pad once to clear an
incorrect command or to cancel a program
during cooking. This pad will not erase the time
of day.
Audible signals
Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that
can guide you when setting and using your oven:
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A programming tone will sound each time you
touch a pad.
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Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and
five tones signal the end of the timer function.
NOTE: The tones on your oven can be turned off. To
do so, see “Using PERSONAL CHOICE”.
Control panel features
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Using PERSONAL CHOICE
You can select or change the following functions or
displays by touching PERSONAL CHOICE:
Function Choice
Sound volume Control volume or turn on/off.
Weight Change to standard (lbs) or
metric (kgs).
Language Change to English, French or
Spanish.
Scroll speed Change speed.
Clock Change to 12 hrs. or 24 hrs. or
turn on/off
Demo mode Turn on or off.
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE for desired
function.
Once to control sound volume, twice for weight,
3 times for language, 4 times for scroll speed, 5
times for clock, or 6 times for Demo mode.
For example, to change weight measurements
you see:
2. Touch “1” for “lbs” or “2” for “kgs”.
3. Touch START.
Control panel features
(cont.)
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the
door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but
the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door
and
Touch START.
If you do not want to continue cooking:
•
Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
•
Touch CANCEL/OFF.
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch CANCEL/OFF
to make sure no other function is on.
Using the child lock
The Child Lock locks the control panel so children
cannot use the microwave when you do not want
them to.
To lock the control panel:
Touch and hold CANCEL/OFF until “LOCKED”
appears on display (approximately 4 seconds).
(One tone will sound.)
To unlock the control panel:
Touch and hold CANCEL/OFF until “UNLOCK”
appears on display. (Two tones will sound.)
COLOR
Black
Black
White
White
Stainless
Stainless
FOR INSTALLATION OVER OVEN MODEL
RBS275PD GBS277PD
RBS305PD GBS307PD
RBS275PD GBS277PD
RBS305PD GBS307PD
RBS275PD GBS277PD
RBS305PD GBS307PD
You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits*. These kits are available from your
dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit part number, by calling 1-800-253-1301 and
following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.
SIZE
27" (69 cm)
30" (76 cm)
27" (69 cm)
30" (76 cm)
27" (69 cm)
30" (76 cm)
KIT MODEL NO.
MK1197XHB
MK1190XHB
MK1197XHQ
MK1190XHQ
MK1197XHS
MK1190XHS
Built-in kits
* Approved, electric single ovens only
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Setting the clock
When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display shows “ : ”. If the electric power ever goes off,
the display will again show “ : ” when the power
comes back on.
NOTE: You can cook without setting the clock, but the
display will show “ : ” again after the cooking is completed.
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
2. Touch number pads for time of day.
For example: For 7:00, touch “7 0 0”
3. Touch CLOCK SET.
Using the minute timer
You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
Use the minute timer for timing up to 90 minutes.
1. Touch TIMER.
2. Touch number pads for desired time.
For example, for 10 minutes touch “1 0 0 0”
3. Touch START, (or, TIMER) or allow the
timer to start automatically after a
short delay.
4. At the end of the set time:
Timer will count down to zero, then will display
“TIMER END” and 5 tones will sound.
NOTE: To cancel timer at any time, touch TIMER.
Using the cooking rack
(Model KCMS185J only)
The Cooking Rack (Part No. 8172101) gives you
extra space when cooking at more than one level in
your microwave oven.
NOTES:
•
Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Arcing and
damage to the oven could result if someone
accidentally starts the oven.
•
Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored
on the floor of the oven. Damage to the interior
finish will result.
•
Do not use this rack in other cooking appliances.
•
Do not use rack with browning dish.
•
Do not place a metal cooking container directly on
the microwave oven rack. Place a microwave-safe
plate between the metal container and the rack to
prevent possible arcing and damage to the oven.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions
carefully.
Cooking at high cook
power
1. Put the food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
Display will show “STAGE 1”.
3. Touch number pads for desired time.
For example, for 10 minutes touch “1 0 0 0”
4. Touch START.
5. At the end of the cooking time:
Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.
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Cooking at different cook
powers
1. Put your food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
Display will show “STAGE 1”.
3. Touch number pads for desired time.
4. Touch COOK POWER.
5. Select number pad for desired power
setting.
(See the following chart.)
6. Touch START.
7. At the end of the cooking time:
Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.
NAME
High
Medium-High, Reheat
COOK POWER
P100-HI = 100% of full
power (automatic)
P90 = 90% of full power
P80-RHT = 80% of full
power
P70 = 70% of full power
P60 = 60% of full power
WHEN TO USE IT
•
Quick heating many convenience foods and foods
with high water content, such as soups, beverages
and most vegetables
•
Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground meat,
poultry pieces, and fish fillets
•
Heating cream soups
•
Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles
•
Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power
lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf)
•
Reheating a single serving of food
•
Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg
dishes, pudding, and custards
•
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna
For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each level stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell
you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each level stands for, and the cook power name usually
used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle
For best results, some recipes call for one cook power
for a certain length of time, and another cook power
for another length of time. Your oven can be set to
change from one power level to another automatically,
for up to 3 cycles plus a defrost cycle.
1. Put your food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch number pads to set the cooking
time for the first cycle.
3. Touch number pad to set the cook
power for the first cycle.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the
cooking time and cook power for each
additional cycle.
5. Touch START.
After each cycle is complete, 2 tones sound and
the next cycle(s) will count down.
6. At the end of the cooking time:
Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.
NOTES:
•
You can set your chosen cook functions in any
order. However, when you use CUSTOM
DEFROST, it must be the first cycle.
•
Cooking with more than one cook cycle will not
work with AUTO SENSOR COOK or AUTO
SENSOR REHEAT functions.
NAME
Medium
Medium-Low,
Defrost
Low
COOK POWER
P50 = 50% of full power
P40 = 40% of full power
P30-DEF = 30% of full
power
P20 = 20% of full power
P10-WRM = 10% of full
power
WHEN TO USE IT
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Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
•
Simmering stews
•
Melting chocolate
•
Heating bread, rolls and pastries
•
Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods
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Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
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Keeping food warm
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Taking chill out of fruit
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Using CUSTOM
DEFROST
You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. CUSTOM DEFROST has preset times
and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry, and
Fish.
1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.
Once for Meat, twice for Poultry,
three times for Fish.
2. Touch number pads for desired weight
(from .1 to 6.0 lbs [45 g to 2.7 kg]).
3. Touch START.
4. During defrosting, 5 tones will sound.
These tones tell you when to check,
turn over, separate, or rearrange the
food. To start the oven again, touch
START.
5. At the end of the defrosting time:
Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound
(for example, 4 ounces equals
1
⁄4 pound [113.4 g]).
If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a
pound, you can use the following chart to convert the
weight to decimals.
Defrosting tips
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Before starting, make sure you have removed any of
the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen
food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic
bands.
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Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
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Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
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If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
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Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
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Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
•
Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted
food is still icy in the center, return it to the
microwave oven for more defrosting.
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The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
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The shape of the package affects how quickly
food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost
more quickly than a deep block.
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As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more evenly.
•
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil
does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the
oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
•
For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see
“Microwave cooking tips” in the “Cooking Guide”
section.)
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Turn food over during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
Using CUSTOM COOK
1. Touch CUSTOM COOK.
•
Twice for Bacon (select number of slices from
2 to 6)
•
3 times for Beverage (select number of cups,
either 1 or 2)
•
4 times for Frozen Roll/Muffin (select number of
rolls from 1 to 6)
•
5 times for Fresh Roll/Muffin (select number of
rolls from 1 to 6)
•
6 times for Oatmeal (select number of servings
from 1 to 6)
2. At the end of cooking time:
Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.
OUNCES GRAMS
1.6 45.4
3.2 90.7
4.0 113.4
4.8 136.1
6.4 181.4
8.0 226.8
9.6 272.2
11.2 317.5
12.0 340.2
12.8 362.9
14.4 408.2
16.0 453.6
Equivalent Weight
DECIMAL WEIGHT
.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound
.60
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
1.00 One Pound
Using Your Microwave Oven
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Using EASY START
Easy Start lets you cook food for 30 seconds at
100% cook power or, during any manual program
you can use it to add 30-second increments.
NOTES:
•
Each time you touch EASY START, it will add
30 seconds.
•
You can enter Easy Start only after closing
the door or after touching CANCEL/OFF.
•
You can also use the pad to increase the remaining
cook time during manual programs.
1. Make sure your food is in the oven.
2. Touch EASY START.
(each additional touch adds 30 seconds of
cooking time, up to a total of 10 minutes)
3. At the end of the cooking time:
Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.
Using KEEP WARM
Keep Warm keeps hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven.
NOTES:
•
Food cooked should be covered during Keep Warm.
•
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during Keep Warm.
•
Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate
should be covered during Keep Warm.
•
Do not use more than 1 complete Keep Warm cycle.
The quality of some foods will suffer with extended
time.
1. Put hot, cooked food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch KEEP WARM.
“KEEP WARM” scrolls twice, then “START” flashes
until you touch START.
3. Touch START.
Display will show “WARM”.
4. To cancel KEEP WARM, open door or
touch CANCEL/OFF.
wWARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour
before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
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