KitchenAid KHMS147H User Manual
A Note to You ...........................2
Microwave Oven Safety............3
Installation Instructions ...........6
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven........................7
Using Your Microwave Oven...10
Understanding your new
MICRO-DIAL™
microwave oven......................10
How to use your new
MICRO-DIAL control ...............10
Function Example--Cook ........11
Using Hints .............................12
Using Demo Mode ..................12
Using Learning Mode .............12
Setting the Clock ....................13
Using the Child Lock ..............13
Audible Signals.......................14
Using Bookmark .....................14
Using the Minute Timer ..........15
Understanding “Doneness”
Control....................................15
Understanding Sensor
Cooking...................................15
Using Reheat..........................15
Manual Cooking at variable
powers....................................16
Manual Cooking in stages......17
Using Defrost..........................17
Using Pan Brown ....................18
Using EASY SIMMER ............19
Using 2-4 Plates.....................20
Using the Exhaust Fan...........20
Using the Cooktop Light.........21
Using the cooking rack...........21
Caring for Your Microwave
Oven.........................................22
Questions and Answers.........24
Troubleshooting......................25
Requesting Assistance
or Service.................................27
Warranty...................................28
Use & Care Guide
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID®appliance!
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house, your kitchen. 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.
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” section.)
Keep this book and the sales slip together 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
continued on next page
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 and in the provided 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
width of 36 inches.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
microwave 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.
• 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.
• 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.
•See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Hints” section of the MICRO-DIAL™ control.
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter.
• 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 use paper products when appliance is
operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode.
• 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.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
on.
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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.
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.
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.
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 circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
Microwave Oven Safety
Removing and replacing the microwave oven
wWARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
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Installation Instructions
Removing and replacing the microwave oven
4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with
one hand. Pull hook E to
release microwave hood
from mounting plate. If
grille cannot be removed
(per instructions in pt. 2),
insert a thin looped wire
or similar tool through an
opening in grille to pull
hook.
If you need to remove your Microwave Hood
Combination for any reason, follow these simple
steps:
To remove:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove filters and vent grille.
• If filters A are installed,
push in at the tab and
slide filter to the outside
edge to remove.
• Remove the two screws
B from the top of the
microwave oven cabinet
(the screws located
closest to the front
corners). Do not remove
the screws located towards the center of the
cabinet.
• Remove the vent grille C. Set the screws and
grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see pt. 4.)
3. After removing all oven contents, including the
turntable and support,
tape the door in the
closed position. Then
remove the two bolts D
securing the microwave
oven to the upper
cabinet.
5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave
oven downward. (Be careful
that door does not swing
open.)
6. Lift off the support tabs F at the bottom of the
mounting plate. Set the
microwave oven aside on a
protected surface.
To replace:
1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the
support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.
2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet
downward. Thread the power supply cord through
the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the
upper cabinet.
3. Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet. Push
the microwave oven against the mounting plate until
locking latch snaps into the cabinet.
4. Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven
to the upper cabinet.
5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and
support.
6. Replace the vent grille.
7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven
cabinet (the screws located closest to front corners).
8. If filters were installed, replace them (see “Installing
and caring for the filters” in the “Caring for Your
Microwave Oven” section, if needed).
9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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B
C
A
D
E
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Operating tips
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.
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• 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.
• 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. (5.5 mm) above
the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with
the browning dish.
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.
• 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.
• 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
when stirring or when adding ingredients (coffee
granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
• 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.
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Crisper pan:
This specially-designed microwave pan (PN 4393536)
lets you cook crispy pizza, sizzle
chicken, fry breakfast foods like
eggs and sausage, or prepare
juicy hamburgers. See the “Pan
Brown” section on in your
MICRO-DIAL control display.
Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
operate unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the same
time (See Page 21).
5. Glass Turntable (PN 4393751) (not shown).
Included in oven cavity – see below for installation instructions. This turntable rotates 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.
6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Packed in oven
cavity during shipment.
7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your
cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.
8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference
for various oven functions.
9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Pads.
10. Control Panel. Touch the pads or operate the
MICRO-DIAL™Control on this panel to perform all
functions.
11.Vent Grille.
12. Microwave Inlet Cover. Do not remove or disturb.
13. Oven Cavity Light.
14. Model and Serial Number Plate.
315
64287
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Microwave oven features
To install turntable and support:
• Remove tape holding the hub (PN 4393754) in
place.
• Place the support
(PN 4393752) on the cavity
bottom.
• Place the turntable on the
hub. Make sure the raised,
curved lines in the center of the
turntable bottom are between
the three “spokes” of the hub.
• The rollers (PN 4393753) on the support should fit
inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.
• The turntable turns both clockwise and counter-
clockwise. This is normal.
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COOK
POPCORN
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LIGHT
SET / OFF
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ON / OFF
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ON / OFF
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COOK
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Control panel features
1. Display Screen shows the time of day and First
Screen when the microwave oven is not in use.
During programming, it displays function menus
for you to choose from, servings and weights for
you to enter, preparation instructions, and cooking
time/power settings for you to select. During a
cooking cycle, it counts down the remaining time
and prompts you to stir, turn food, etc., as
necessary.
2. PREVIOUS SCREEN. Touch this pad to turn back
a page.
3. FIRST SCREEN. Touch this pad to reset display to
the first page.
4. BOOKMARK. Touch this pad to choose and store
and recall favorite programs, see page 14.
5. MICRO-DIAL
™
Control. Use this control to select
oven functions, such as quantities of food and
cooking times/powers.
6. LIGHT ON/OFF. Touch this pad to switch the cooktop light on and off. Touch up or down arrows to
control brightness.
7. POPCORN. Touch this pad to make perfect
microwave popcorn automatically.
8. COOK TIME. Touch this pad for manual control of
cook time and power.
9. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the
turntable on or off.
10. TIMER SET/OFF. Touch this pad to set or cancel
the minute timer.
11. FAN ON/OFF. Touch this pad to start or stop the
hood vent fan. Touch up or down arrows to control
fan speed.
12. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to stop or cancel any
microwave function.
13. Night Light Sensor turns on Night Light when it
detects a low light level, see page 21.
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