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UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN WITH
CONVECTION AND/OR BROIL ELEMENT
Use & Care Guide
In the U.S.A, for questions about features, operation, performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230.
In Canada, for product-related questions call: 1-800-461-5681, for parts, accessories, installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or
www.kitchenaid.com or www.kitchenaid.com/canada
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MODELS KBMC140 KBMC147 KEMC308 KEMC378 KEMC307 KEMC377 YKEMC307 YKEMC308
8300890
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................ 6
Turntable ......................................................................................6
Crisper Pan and Handle...............................................................6
Grids ............................................................................................. 6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL ................................... 7
Display ..........................................................................................7
Number Codes .............................................................................7
Easy Minute, Start ........................................................................ 7
Microwave Oven Cancel.............................................................. 7
Clock ............................................................................................7
Tones............................................................................................8
Timer............................................................................................. 8
Control Lock.................................................................................8
BEFORE USING ..............................................................................8
Food Characteristics .................................................................... 8
Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 9
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9
Cooking Power...........................................................................10
MICROWAVE OVEN USE ............................................................ 10
Cooking ......................................................................................10
Custom Cook .............................................................................11
Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 11
Custom Reheat ..........................................................................12
Custom Defrost ..........................................................................12
Popcorn ......................................................................................13
Keeping Food Warm ..................................................................14
Crisp ...........................................................................................14
Broil ............................................................................................14
Convection Cooking...................................................................15
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................18
General Cleaning ........................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE......................................................... 19
WARRANTY .................................................................................. 20
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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
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 accord-
ance 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.
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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■
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 micro wave 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.
(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.
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Electrical Requirements
The microwave oven is connected to a 110-volt side of the 240volt 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.
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
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.
grounding instructions
, or if doubt exists as to
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
QUICK
PREHEA
ENTERTEMPCRISP COOK
AUTOSENSOR
DEFROST
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START REHEATPTIMER
32 LBSMIN NO.
SEC
HR
1
PWR
IN.
1
CONVERSION
OZ
CONVECT
FULL
MEAL
CONVECT
QUICK
BROIL
CRISP
PREHEA
T
2
3
7
8
9
Crisper Pan and Handle
4
5
6
1. Lower Oven Control (on
some models)
2. Door Safety Lock
System
3. Microwave Light
4. Glass Turntable
5. Metal Shielded Window
6. Door Handle
7. Microwave Oven Control
Panel
Tu r n t a b l e
1
2
3
4
8. Quartz Broil Element
(hidden in ceiling)
9. Convection Element and
Fan (not visible - on
some models)
10. Cooking Guide Label
11. Removable Turntable
Support
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11
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.
■ Never allow the crisper pan or handle to touch the inside
cavity walls, ceiling or floor.
■ Always use the turntable.
■ Never use another metal object with the crisper pan.
■ The crisper pan is designed specifically for this oven. Do not
use it in any other oven.
■ Use only wooden or plastic cooking utensils to help prevent
scratches.
■ See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
Grids
■ Grids will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders
when handling.
■ Never allow the grids to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling
or floor.
■ Always use the turntable.
■ Never use another metal object with the grids.
■ Two level cooking is not recommended.
■ See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
Broiling Grid (long legs)
1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. 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 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.
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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.
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