KitchenAid KHHS179LWH1, KHHS179LWH0, KHHS179LSS2, KHHS179LSS1, KHHS179LSS0 Owner’s Manual

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KitchenAid ®
ULTIMA COOK TMSPEED OVEN
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
www.kitchenaid.com
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2
Model KHHS179L
8184724/4619-652-61651
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5
Oven Cavity Coating .................................................................... 5
Microwave System ....................................................................... 5
Turntable ...................................................................................... 6
Cooking Rack ............................................................................... 6
Browning Pan and Handle ........................................................... 6
Grill Rack ...................................................................................... 7
Display/Touch Screen .................................................................. 7
Progress Bar ................................................................................. 8
Start .............................................................................................. 8
Off/Cancel .................................................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................................................ 8
Tones ............................................................................................ 9
Timer ............................................................................................. 9
Vent Fan ....................................................................................... 9
Cooktop/Countertop Light ........................................................... 9
Hints & Settings ............................................................................ 9
Child Lock .................................................................................. 10
Night Light .................................................................................. 10
Display Brightness and Contrast ............................................... 10
Learning Mode ........................................................................... 10
Demo Mode ................................................................................ 10
OVEN USE ..................................................................................... 11
Food Characteristics .................................................................. 11
Cooking Guidelines .................................................................... 11
Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................ 11
Aluminum Foil and Metal ........................................................... 12
Cooking Power ........................................................................... 12
Cooking ...................................................................................... 13
Doneness ................................................................................... 13
Prepare ....................................................................................... 13
Pre-Set Cooking ......................................................................... 13
Popcorn ...................................................................................... 14
Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 14
Reheating ................................................................................... 14
Defrosting ................................................................................... 15
Baked Goods ............................................................................. 15
Grill ............................................................................................. 16
Boil & Simmer ............................................................................. 17
Browning Pan Feature ............................................................... 18
Soften and Melt .......................................................................... 19
Keep Warm ................................................................................. 19
OVEN CARE .................................................................................. 20
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 20
Replacing Filters ......................................................................... 20
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 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
This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages willtell 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 m Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
,. Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven,
Read and foHHowthe specific '_PRECAUTHONS 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 pro: vided 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 - 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,
m As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children,
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, CaN an authorized service company for examination, repair, or
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section,
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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
- 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 mNSTRUCTIONS
m Suitabb for use above both gas and ebctric cooking
m Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
width of 36 inches.
m Cban Ventibfing Hoods Frequently - Grease shouM
not be allowed to accumuiate on hood or fiiter.
m 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 pad& Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a
risk of electric shock.
Do not use paper products when appliance is operat- ed in the "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with this feature).
m 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
m When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. m 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 micro- wave 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, and the like.
m Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
m Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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.
ElectricalShockHazard
Plugintoa grounded3 prong outJet.
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can resuJt in
death, fire, or eJectrical shock.
Observe allgoverning codes and ordinances. A 120Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker isrecommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
GROUNDING mNSTRUCTmONS
m 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES
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.
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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
The oven has a durable, non-stick 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.
!0. Cooktop Lights ! 1. Grease and Charcoal Filters
12. Cooking Rack !3. Model and Serial Number Plate
Parts and Features Not Shown Turntable
Grill Rack Browning Pan and Handle
WARNmNG: 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.
m 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.
SAVE THESE mNSTRUCTmONS
The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave power - true high, medium and low power.
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 OFR
Incontrast,microwaveovensutilizingthismicrowavesystem delivertheselectedpowerlevelcontinuously.Thisconstant streamofmicrowavepowerhelpstominimizeovercookingof
foodsandmessyfoodspatters.
Additionally,theovenusesa1,000-watthalogenbulbwitha500-
wattquartzbulbtogethertoserveasthegrillelementforvarious cookingfunctions.Whenthiselementisinuse,itproducesa brightlightintheovencavity,andcausesthecavityanddoorto
becomehot.Theuseofovenmittsisrecommended.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not use it in any other oven.
Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a microwave-safe container.
Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels. Do not store it in the oven. Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven.
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.
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 Turn Off:
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 101Ain. (26 cm) plates that
are side-by-side.
1. 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.
The Browning Pan, with a non-stick 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.
Thecirculargrillrackisforgrillinginthemicrowaveoven.Place thegrillracksecurelyonBrowningPan,theBrowningPanonthe turntable,andpositionfoodongrillrack.See"Assistanceor
Service"toorderreplacementparts.
OVEN CONTROL
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. Ifthe time of day is hidden (see "Clock" section), "Home" will appear in its place.
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12:44P
Popcorn CookTime AddA
Clock (_
Minute
Timer
SeVOtf
(coo 1( )
I Melt MORECHOIOES
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 Screen
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:
(_ B0il &Simmer_ Baked _Goods
LSettings )
Cook
Start
Light Fan Turntable
OrFOffAdjust On/OffAdjust OrFOff
1. Light Sensor
Off/
Cancel
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2. Touch "More Choices." Display shows:
3. Touch"Poultry."Displayshows:
4.
Touch "Pieces, Bone-In." Use number pads to enter weight. Display shows:
PiecesnoNE-,N
0ooks 0.5-2.0 Pounds.
ENTER AMOUNT PRESS
PREPARE, DONENESS, OR START.
BACK Start )
5.
Touch "Doneness" if desired. (See "Doneness" in the "Oven Use" section.' Display shows:
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.
1. Progress bar
The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during sensor cooking functions. The line appears below the word "Sensing," and shows progress by the darkening of the line from the left. After the sensor is finished sensing, the remaining cook time replaces the word "Sensing" at the top of the display, but the progress bar continues to be displayed.
Doneness
Press + button to
change doneness level.
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LESS NORMAL MORE
Normal is lowest (" _
allowed for
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Start }
6. Touch "Start." While cooking, Display shows:
01:37
C°° kingre.
When cooking is over, display shows:
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The START button will start any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume
the preset cycle. For added convenience, the "Start" touch pad is also available on
some display screens, and provides the same function as the START control button.
The OFF/CANCEL button clears any incorrect command and cancels most functions except for the Timer, Child Lock and Learning Mode. It will not erase the time of day.
The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and press the START button or touch "Continue" on the display screen to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door.
This is a 12-hour clock, showing a.m. and p.m. When power is first supplied to the oven, or after a power failure, the "Home" screen will appear.
To Set Clock: Press CLOCK, and follow directions. To Hide Clock: Press CLOCK, then press OFF/CANCEL. "Home"
will appear in place of the time of day on display screen. To Display Clock: Press CLOCK, then press START.
Let stand 3 minutes
covered.
Remove food or
press Keep Warm.
Warm
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