Kitchenaid Khms145kss0 Owner's Manual

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

Use & Care Guide

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

Model KHMS145KSS

4619-652-60621 /8183931

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6

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

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

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL ......................................7

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

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

Start..............................................................................................7

Cancel/Off ....................................................................................7

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

Tones............................................................................................8

Timer.............................................................................................8

Child Lock ....................................................................................8

Vent Fan .......................................................................................8

Cooktop Light...............................................................................8

Demo Learning Mode ..................................................................8

BEFORE USING..............................................................................9

Food Characteristics....................................................................9

Cooking Guidelines......................................................................9

Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................10

Aluminum Foil and Metal ...........................................................10

Cooking Power...........................................................................11

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ............................................................11

Cooking......................................................................................11

Sensor Cooking..........................................................................12

Auto Cooking .............................................................................12

Easy Minute................................................................................12

Cooking in Stages......................................................................13

Reheating...................................................................................13

2-4 Plates...................................................................................13

Custom Defrost..........................................................................14

Easy Simmer..............................................................................14

Keep Warm.................................................................................15

Crisp or Sizzle ............................................................................15

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................16

General Cleaning........................................................................16

Replacing Filters.........................................................................16

Replacing Cooktop Light...........................................................17

Replacing Microwave Oven Light..............................................17

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

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

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................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 follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't 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:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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

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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 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

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

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equipment. Intended to be used above ranges with max imum

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width of 36 inches. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should

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not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

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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.

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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.

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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.

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Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

Do not cover or block any openings on the micro-

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wave oven.

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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for ex ample, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

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Do not mount over a sink. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with

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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 ex cept properly qualified service personnel.

Electrical Requirements

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 governin g c o des and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is require d. (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: 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

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

To Turn Off :

The turntable can be turned off (ex cept during an aut o function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10 in. (25 cm) plates that are side-by-side.

Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF.

“TURNTABLE OFF” will appear in the display. Display will prompt you to enter cook time.

Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook.

Touch START/ENTER (or START).

For optimal r esults, h alfway thr ough co ok time turn plate (s) so the food in the front is in the back.

Touch OFF/CANCEL (or CANCEL/OFF) or open the door to

clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Turntable will be turned back on.

Microwave Inlet Cover

Microwave Light

Vent Grille

Metal Shielded Window

Model and Serial

Number Plate Cooking Rack

Charcoal and Grease

Filters (shipped in oven

10.

Parts and Features not shown

Turntable Crisper Pan

Cooking Guide Label Cooktop Light Control Panel

cavity)

Turntable

2 3

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.

Designed Cooking Rack

The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides ex tra cavity space for cooking two 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” section to reorder rack.

1. Proper Use

■ 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 , u te nsils , or a browning dish with

the rack.

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

oven.

■ Do not place popcorn bags on rack.

■ 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.

■ Only use the rack when cooki ng on two leve ls. Do not sto re it

in the oven. Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven.

To Install:

Remove tape from the hub.

Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

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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