KitchenAid KEHC379JSS4, KEHC309JWH3, KEHC309JWH4, KEHC379JBL3, KEHC379JBL4 Owner’s Manual

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BUILT-IN HIGH SPEED MICROWAVE OVEN

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In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...

www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca

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

Models KBHC109 KBHC179 KEHC309 KEHC379 YKEHC309 YKBHC109

4453217B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5

Grids ............................................................................................. 6

Crisper Pan and Handle ............................................................... 6

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ................................................ 7

Display(s) ...................................................................................... 8

Easy Minute, Start ........................................................................ 8

Upper Oven Cancel and Cancel Off ............................................ 8

Clock ............................................................................................ 8

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

Fahrenheit and Celsius ................................................................. 9

Timer ............................................................................................. 9

Control Lock ................................................................................. 9

Number Codes ............................................................................. 9

Help Prompts ............................................................................... 9

HIGH SPEED COOKING ................................................................ 9

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ............................................................ 14

Food Characteristics .................................................................. 14

Cooking Guidelines .................................................................... 14

Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................ 14

Aluminum Foil and Metal ........................................................... 15

Cooking Power ........................................................................... 15

Cooking ...................................................................................... 16

Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 16

Crisper Pan Frying ...................................................................... 16

Custom Reheat .......................................................................... 17

Custom Defrost .......................................................................... 17

Popcorn ...................................................................................... 18

Keeping Food Warm .................................................................. 18

Crisp ........................................................................................... 19

Broil ............................................................................................ 19

Convection Cooking ................................................................... 20

OVEN CARE .................................................................................. 23

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 23

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 24

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 25

In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 25

In Canada ................................................................................... 25

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 28

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 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.

mMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

When using eHectrbaHappliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNmNG: 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 lab= oratory use,

mOversized 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 dam-

aged 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 wiii 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 auth-

orized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment,

- Do not cover or block any openings on the

microwave oven,

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTmONS

• 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 swim-

ming 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.

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.

Themicrowaveovenisconnectedtoa110-voltsideofthe240-

voltcircuitrequiredfortheloweroven.Iftheincomingvoltageto

themicrowaveovenislessthan110voltscookingtimesmaybe

longer.Haveaqualifiedelectriciancheckyourelectricalsystem.

GROUND(NG (NSTRUCT(ONS

mFor 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.

WARN(NG: 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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model.

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-, 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 (NSTRUCT(ONS

!. Light (inaccessible, in ceiling)

2. Convection Element and Fan (hidden behind back panel)

3. Turntable

4. Turntable Support (under turntable)

5. Metal Shielded Window

6. Door Handle

7. Lower Oven (on combination models, see separate Use and

Care Guide)

8. Oven Control

9. Door Safety Lock System

10. Broil Element (hidden in ceiling)

11. Dual Microwave Emission

12. Cooking Guide Labels

Parts and Features not shown Broiling Grid

Convection Grid Crisper Pan and Handle

This unit must be connected to a

240-volt circuit.

• 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}

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)

The convection grid provides optimal heat circulation for High

Speed Cooking and Convection Cooking.

The crisper pan is ideal for rapidly browning and crisping the bottom of the food, 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.

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL

COMBINATION OVEN MODELS

!. Lower Oven Display

2. Number Pads

3. Control Lock

4. Upper Oven Display

5. Clock

6. Timer F. Lower Oven Selectors (see separate Use

and Care Guide)

SINGLE OVEN MODEL

8. Quantity

9. Lower Oven Light

10. Microwave Popcorn 1!. Microwave Cooking Power

12. Microwave Reheating

13. Broiling

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!4. Microwave Defrosting !5. Crisping !6. Convection Cooking ! 7. High Speed Cooking !8. Upper Oven Cancel !9. Upper Oven Start and Easy Minute

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1. Microwave Popcorn

2. Microwave Reheating

3. Microwave Defrosting

4. High Speed Cooking

5. Microwave Cooking Power

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6r Broiling 7r Crisping

8r Convection Cooking 9r Number Pads

!0. Control Lock

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L CLOCKSET.START

11. Display

12. Start and Easy Minute

13. Clock

14. Cancel Off

15. Timer

16. Quantity

When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display(s) will light up for 5 seconds. Then, "PF id = 27" or "PF id = 30" will appear. Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF (on some models) to clear display(s).

Any other time "PF id = 27" or "PF id = 30" appears, a power failure occurred. Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN

CANCEL or CANCEL OFF (on some models) and reset the clock if needed.

Lower Oven Display (combination oven models)

When the lower oven is in use, this display shows the lower oven

temperature, heat source(s) and start time.

During lower oven Timed Cooking, this display also shows a vertical bar and minute time countdown and the stop time (if entered).

If "Err" appears on the display, an invalid pad was touched.

Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN CANCEL or

CANCEL OFF (on some models) and retry the entry. When the lower oven is not in use, this display is blank.

Upper Oven Display (combination oven models), Display (single oven models)

When the upper oven or single oven is in use, this display shows

the upper oven or single oven heat source(s), cooking power,

quantities, weights and/or help prompts. If "RETRY" flashes on the display for one second, an invalid pad

was touched. Retry the entry. When the upper oven or single oven is not in use, this display

shows the time of day or Timer countdown.

This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

Before setting, make sure the ovens, Timer and Timed Cooking are off.

1. Touch CLOCK SET ° START.

2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3. Touch CLOCK SET ° START, START or EASY MINUTE START.

To remove the time of day from the display: Touch and hold CLOCK SET ° START for 5 seconds.

To return the time of day to the display: Touch CLOCK SET * START. The time should not have to be reset.

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

• Valid pad touch

• Oven is preheated

• Function has been entered

Three tones

• Invalid pad touch

Four tones

• End-of-cycle

• Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

Starting The EASY MINUTE START pad begins any upper or single oven function except the Timer. If not touched within 5 seconds after

touching a pad, "START?" will appear on the display as a

reminder. If not touched within 5 minutes after touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the

programmed function will be canceled. If cooking is interrupted, touching EASY MINUTE START will resume the preset cycle.

Adding Minutes

During High Speed Cooking, Crisping and Broiling, touching

EASY MINUTE START while the oven is operating will add cook time in one minute increments.

During Microwave Cooking, touching EASY MINUTE START

while the oven is operating, or at the end of a cycle, will add cook time in one minute increments.

During Convection Cooking, touching EASY MINUTE START will

not add minutes.

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The UPPER OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF pad stops any

upper or single oven function except for the Clock, Timer and

Control Lock. The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. When the

door is opened, the element(s) and fan will turn off, but the oven

light will remain on. Close the door and touch EASY MINUTE

START to resume the cycle.

All Tones (combination oven models only)

All of the above tones are preset on, but can be turned off. To Turn Off/On: Touch and hold STOP TIME for 5 seconds. A

tone will sound and "Snd oFF" will appear on the lower oven display for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to "Snd on."

Tone Volume

The volume is preset at high, but can be changed to low. To Change: Touch and hold the number pad "7" for 5 seconds. A

tone will sound and "Snd Lo" will appear on the lower oven display for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to "Snd HI."

REMINDER TONES

The Timer and Timed Cooking reminder tones are preset on, but can be turned off. Reminder tones do not include end-of-cycle

tones. On combination oven models, if "All Tones" have been turned off, the reminder tones cannot be independently turned

on.

Timer To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch and hold TIMER SET • START until

a tone sounds. Repeat to turn back on.

Timed Cooking (combination oven models only) To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch and hold COOK TIME until a tone

sounds and the lower oven display returns to inactive mode (blank). Repeat to turn back on.

ThetemperatureispresetinFahrenheit,howeveritcanbe

changedtoCelsius• ToChange:TouchandholdBROIL•MAXl°oECONOfor5

seconds.Atonewillsoundand"C°''willappearonthedisplayfor

3seconds.RepeattochangebacktoFahrenheit.

WheninFahrenheit,"°F"followstheoventemperature.

WheninCelsius,only.....followstheoventemperature.

TheTimercanbesetinminutesandsecondsorhoursand

minutes,andcountsdownthesettime.TheTimerdoesnotstart

orstoptheoven.

Help prompts are visible messages that appear on the upper oven display on combination oven models or the display on single oven models. Only Crisping and Broiling help prompts can

be turned off. Before turning help prompts on/off, the oven(s), Timer and, on

combination oven models, the lower oven Timed Cooking must be off.

To Turn Off/On: Touch and hold the number pad "2" for 5 seconds. Atone will sound and either "HELP OFF" or "HELP ON"

will flash on the upper oven display on combination oven models or the display on single oven models for 3 seconds• Repeat for desired option.

HIGH SPEED

ToSet:

1. TouchTIMERSET°START. TouchagaintoswitchbetweenMIN/SECandHR/MIN. Ifnoactionistakenafteroneminute,thedisplaywillreturnto

thetimeofdaymode.

Touch the number pads to set length of time.

Touch TIMER SET ° START or EASY MINUTE START• If not touched within 5 seconds, the display will return to the

time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

When the set time ends, if enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

Touch TIMER CANCEL anytime to cancel the Timer and/or stop reminder tones•

Remember, touching the OFF/CANCEL pad(s) will turn the respective oven(s) off.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent

unintended use of the oven(s). When the control is locked, only the CLOCK SET • START, TIMER

SET ° START and TIMER CANCEL pads will function. The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked• To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven(s),

Timer and Timed Cooking are off. Touch and hold the number

pad 3 CONTROL LOCK until "CONTROL LOCK" and a picture of

a lock appear on the display, about 3 seconds. Repeat to unlock

and remove "CONTROL LOCK" from the display.

The oven is preset with shortcut number codes for High Speed

and Microwave Cooking. A number code includes one or more of the following; cooking power, cook time and food quantity or

weight• See the code charts in the "High Speed Cooking,"

"Reheating," "Defrosting" and "Popcorn" sections for additional

information.

COOKING

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1.Broil element

2. Convection element and fan

3. Dual microwave emission

High Speed Cooking uses the broil element, convection element and fan and microwaves. All cycle on and off in intervals.

• Bakeware and the interior oven surfaces, including the door, will become hot.

• Always use an instant read meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry•

• Use non-metallic, oven proof glass, ceramic or plastic approved for conventional oven use.

• Covers are not necessary unless recommended in recipe. If recommended, use a casserole dish and its lid for optimal

results•

• Do not use covers or containers made of foil, paper, waxed paper or plastic not recommended for use in a conventional

oven.

• When roasting, meats and poultry will spatter• Plastic oven bags designed for conventional oven use can be used for easier cleanup. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.

• When using the crisper pan or convection grid, place them directly on the turntable.

• Select tender cuts of meat for optimal cooking results.

• Arrange pieces of food in a single layer on the crisper pan or baking dish.

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