KitchenAid YKHMS175MSS1, YKHMS175MBL1 Owner’s Manual
Kitchen_kid ®
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.KitchenAid.ca
ENSEMBLE FOUR A MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service, composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web &...
www.KitchenAid.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matieres ............................................................................ 2
Model/Modele YKHMS175M
8205346
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIERES
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ........................... 3
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5
Oven Cavity Coating .................................................................... 5
Microwave System - OPTIMAWAVE TM Plus Technology ........... 5
Turntable ...................................................................................... 5
Cooking Rack ............................................................................... 6
Browning Pan and Handle ........................................................... 6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL .................................................... 6
Display .......................................................................................... 6
Progress Bar ................................................................................. 7
Start .............................................................................................. 7
Add a Minute ................................................................................ 7
Cancel Off ..................................................................................... 7
Clock ............................................................................................ 7
Tones ............................................................................................ 7
Timer ............................................................................................. 7
Control Lock ................................................................................. 8
Vent Fan ....................................................................................... 8
Cooktop Light ............................................................................... 8
Demo Mode .................................................................................. 8
MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............................................................. 8
Food Characteristics .................................................................... 8
Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 9
Cookware and Dinnerware .......................................................... 9
Aluminum Foil and Metal ............................................................. 9
Microwave Cooking Power ........................................................ 10
Manual Cooking ......................................................................... 10
One Touch Sensor Cooking ....................................................... 10
Preset Cooking ........................................................................... 11
Beverage .................................................................................... 11
Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 12
Reheating ................................................................................... 12
Defrosting ................................................................................... 12
Soften ......................................................................................... 13
Melt ............................................................................................. 13
Boil & Simmer ............................................................................. 14
Browning Pan Use ..................................................................... 14
Keep Warm ................................................................................. 15
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE .......................................................... 15
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 15
Replacing Filters ......................................................................... 16
Replacing Cooktop Light ........................................................... 16
Replacing Oven Light ................................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 18
Replacement Parts and Accessories ......................................... 18
WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 19
SI:!:CURITEDE L'ENSEMBLE FOUR ,_,MICRO-ONDES/HOTrE....20
Specifications electriques .......................................................... 22
PII_CES ET CARACTI:!:RISTIQUES .............................................. 22
Rev_tement de la cavite du four ................................................ 22
Systeme de micro-ondes -Technologie OPTIMAWAVF u Plus...22
Plateau rotatif ............................................................................. 23
Grille de cuisson ......................................................................... 23
Po_le &brunir et poignee ........................................................... 23
COMMANDE DU FOUR A MICRO-ONDES ............................... 24
Affichage ..................................................................................... 24
Barre de progression .................................................................. 24
Mise en marche .......................................................................... 24
Ajouter une minute ..................................................................... 24
Annulation Arr6t .......................................................................... 24
Horloge ....................................................................................... 24
Signaux sonores ......................................................................... 25
Minuterie ..................................................................................... 25
Verrouillage des commandes ..................................................... 25
Ventilateur d'evacuation ............................................................. 25
Lampe de la table de cuisson .................................................... 25
Mode de demonstration ............................................................. 25
UTILISATION DU FOUR A MICRO-ONDES ............................... 26
Caracteristiques des aliments .................................................... 26
Guide de cuisson ........................................................................ 26
Ustensiles de cuisson et vaisselle .............................................. 27
Papier d'aluminium et metal ....................................................... 27
Puissance de cuisson pour micro-ondes .................................. 28
Cuisson manuelle ....................................................................... 28
Cuisson a detection - une seule pression .................................. 29
Cuisson prereglee ...................................................................... 29
Boisson ....................................................................................... 30
Cuisson par etapes .................................................................... 30
Rechauffage ............................................................................... 31
Decong61ation ............................................................................ 32
Ramollir ....................................................................................... 32
Faire fondre ................................................................................ 33
Faire bouillir et mijoter ................................................................ 33
Utilisation de la po_le a brunir .................................................... 34
Garder au chaud ......................................................................... 35
ENTRETIEN DU FOUR ,_,MICRO-ONDES ................................. 35
Nettoyage general ...................................................................... 35
Remplacement des filtres .......................................................... 36
Remplacement de la lampe pour la table de cuisson ............... 37
Remplacement de la lampe du four ........................................... 37
DI_PANNAGE ................................................................................. 38
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 39
Pieces de rechange et accessoires ........................................... 39
GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 40
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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
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 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 -
are able to 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.
[] See door surface cleaning instructions in the
"Microwave Oven Care" section.
[] To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven
when 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 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.
[] Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE MQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into
the container.
[] 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.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of
36" (91.44 cm).
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
• Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in
the "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with this feature).
• 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 flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• 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, or similar
locations.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
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.
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.
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 governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
• A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
• A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
• A separate circuit serving only this appliance.
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.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
I This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. I
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.
A B C G HD E F
IJK LMK
A. Door handle
B. Door safety lock system
C. Metal-shielded window
D. Charcoal odor filter
(behind vent grille)
E. Microwave inlet cover
F Microwave oven light
G. Vent grille
H. Control panel and display
I. Cooktop lights
J. Model and serial number plate
K. Grease filters
L. Cooking guide label
M. Cooking rack
Parts and Features Not Shown
Turntable
Browning pan and handle
The oven has a durable, nonstick coating that resists soil buildup
by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens.
See "General Cleaning" section for cleaning instructions.
The microwave system featuring OPTIMAWAVE TM Plus
Technology delivers a constant stream of microwave power - true
high, medium and low power - to provide consistent, even
results.
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 OFE
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.
D _ CSp
A. Turntable
B.Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having 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.
Turning Off the Turntable
The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only.
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the
turntable, or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.
To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFR A "turntable off" icon
will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on
automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL OFF is touched.
In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system
deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant
stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of
foods and messy food spatters.
Thecookingrackisidealfortwo-levelcooking.Itprovidesextra
cavityspaceforcooking2ormorecontainersatthesametime.
Inserttheracksecurelyintotheracksupportsonthesidewallsof
themicrowaveoven.See"AssistanceorService"sectionto
reorderrack.
MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL
/
Whennotusingtherackforcooking,removeitfromthe
microwaveoven.Damagetothemicrowaveovencouldresult
ifsomeoneunintentionallyturnsiton.
Rackwillbecomehot.Alwaysuseovenmittsorpotholders
whenhandling.
Donotallowtheracktotouchtheinsidecavitywalls,ceiling
orfloor.
Usetherackonlywhencookingon2levels.
Donotusemetalcookware,utensils,orabrowningdishwith
therack.
Donotletfoodcontaineronracktouchthetoporsidesofthe
microwaveoven.
RemoverackbeforeusingPopcornfunction.
Donotcookfooddirectlyontherack.Alwaysusea
microwave-safecontainer.
Therackisdesignedspecificallyforthismicrowaveoven.Do
notattempttouseanyotherrackinthismicrowaveoven.
Cleanracksupportsoften(see"GeneralCleaning"section).
Damagetothemicrowaveovencouldresultduetosoil
buildup.
f
On/Night/Off 5 Speeds On/Of_
\ d
Baked Dinner
Popcorn Potato Plate Beverage
Reheat Cook Defrost Warm
............ MEAL PREP ..........
Soften Melt Simmer Pan
7 (!! 8!ili il) 9
Timer
s_t/off Clock
Light Vent Fan Turntable
Boll & Browning
Keep
Cook
Time
Cook
Power
Add a Minute
Cancel
i¸i0FFI 8
/
J
The browning pan, with its nonstick surface and detachable
handle, has been specially designed for microwave use, and is
ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven.
See "Browning Pan Use" section.
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. See "General Cleaning" for cleaning
instructions.
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a ":" will
blink in the display. Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking.
If the ":" blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure
has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed.
If "RETRY" blinks in the display for 1second, an invalid value has
been entered. Retry your entry.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave
oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer
countdown.
Theprogressbarisavisualpictureoftheestimatedrunningtime
ofacookingcycle.Itwillappearduringallcookcyclesexcept
KeepWarm.Thelinesineachofthesegmentswilllightfromleft
torightasthetimenearstheend.Whenallthelinesinall
3segmentsarelit,thecookingcycleiscomplete.
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
• Valid entry (short tone)
• End of Timer countdown (long tone) (on some models)
Two tones
• End of stage in multistage cooking
• Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
• Hidden feature has been entered or exited
TheSTARTcontrolstartsanyfunctionexcepttheTimer.If
nonsensorcookingisinterrupted,touchingSTARTwillresume
thepresetcycle.
/_ } ,,
The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave
oven at 100% power for 1 minute, and adds 1 minute of cook
time, up to 99 minutes, with each additional touch of the control•
Touching ADD A MINUTE during a cook cycle will add 1 minute
of cook time at the current cook power•
The CANCEL OFF pad clears any incorrect command and
cancels all functions except for the Timer, Control Lock and
Demo Mode. It will not erase the time of day.
The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the
door and touch START to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking
cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door•
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59), and does not
show a.m. or p.m.
To Set:
The microwave oven and Timer must be off.
1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
3. Touch CLOCK or START.
To Remove:
1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Touch 0.
3. Touch CLOCK.
The time will disappear, and ":" will appear on the display•
Three tones
• Invalid entry
• Control Lock active
Four tones
• End of cycle
To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number
pad "1" for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones
back on.
To Turn Off/On All Tones: Touch and hold the number pad "2"
for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound• Repeat to turn tones back on.
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes
99 seconds, and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
While the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. To
see the time countdown for 5 seconds while the microwave oven
is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFR
To Set:
1. Touch TIMER SET/OFE
If no action is taken after I minute, the display will return to
the time of day mode.
2.
Touch the number pads to set the length of time•
3.
Touch TIMER SET/OFF or START•
If not touched within 5 seconds, "START?" will appear on the
display• If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return
to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be
canceled•
When the set time ends, "END" will appear on the display and
the end-of-timer tone will sound.
If the Timer is active in the display, touch TIMER SET/OFF to
cancel timer• If the Timer is not active in the display, touch
TIMER SET/OFF to make the Timer active in the display, then
touch TIMER SET/OFF again or CANCEL OFF to cancel the
Timer•
Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is
active in the display will cancel the cook function, not the
Timer•
The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the
above steps.
TheControlLockdisablesthecontrolpanelpadstoprevent
unintendeduseofthemicrowaveoven.
Whilethecontrolpanelislocked,onlytheVentFanandLight
controlswillfunction.Ifanyothercontrolpadonthecontrolpanel
istouched,"LOCK"willappearinthedisplayand3shorttones
willsound.
ToLock/UnlockControl:Beforelocking,makesurethe
microwaveovenandTimerareoff.TouchandholdCANCELOFF
for5secondsuntil2tonessoundandapadlockiconappearsin
thedisplay.Repeattounlockandremovethepadlockiconfrom
thedisplay.
Theventfanhas5speedsrangingfrom5(fastest)to1(slowest).
Zero(0)isoff.
Toprotectthemicrowaveoven,theventfanwillautomatically
turnonatspeed5ifthetemperaturefromtherangeorcooktop
belowthemicrowaveovengetstoohot.Itmaystayonforupto
1hourtocoolthemicrowaveoven.Whenthisoccurs,thevent
fancannotbeturnedoff.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
ToTurnVentFanOn/Off:RepeatedlytouchtheVENTFAN
5SPEEDSpadtocyclethroughthespeeds5,4,3,2and1and
off,0."FAN"andtheselectednumberwillappearonthedisplay
for2seconds.
Thecooktoplighthas3settings:on,nightandoff.
ToTurnOn/Night/Off:TouchLIGHTON/NIGHT/OFFpad
repeatedlytocyclethroughthesettings.
TheDemoModeisidealforlearninghowtousethemicrowave
oven.Whenset,functionscanbeenteredwithoutactuallyturning
onthemicrowavegenerator(magnetron).Themicrowaveoven
lightwillcomeon,thefanwillrun,andtheturntablewillrotate(if
setON).
ToTurnOn/Off:ThemicrowaveovenandTimermustbeoff.
TouchandholdTIMERSET/OFFfor5secondsuntil2tones
soundand"d"appearsinthedisplay.Repeattoturnoffand
remove"d"fromthedisplay.
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food,
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks
the food.
• Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave
oven door.
• Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
• The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped
or broken. See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.
• Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
• Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain
appropriate temperatures.
• Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
• Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave oven.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
• Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
I00< <
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if
necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size
of a light, porous food, such as cake.
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to
allow steam to vent.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by
Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Silicone Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Bakeware
Styrofoam _ Do not use in microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker, Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup
(250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing
time depends on the volume and density of the food.
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil, See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section.
Metal
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
Ceramic Glass, Acceptable for use.
Glass
China, Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Earthenware
Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur
and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
• Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity
walls, ceiling or floor.
• Always use the turntable.
• Do not allow contact with another metal object during
cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners
such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the
microwave oven.
1-(_STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
70%=7=Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.
PERCENT/ NUMBER USE
NAME
100%, High 10 Quick heating convenience
(default setting) foods and foods with high water
content, such as soups,
beverages and most
vegetables.
90%
Cooking small tender pieces of
meat, ground meat and poultry
pieces.
Heating cream soups.
80%
Heating rice, pasta or
casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods,
such as meat loaf, that need a
cook power lower than high.
70%, 7 Reheating a single serving of
Medium-High food.
Cooking fish fillets.
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as
cheese and egg dishes,
pudding and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable
casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry,
whole fish and pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% 4 Heating bread, rolls and
pastries.
30%, Medium- 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost poultry and precooked foods.
Melting chocolate, butter and
marshmallows.
20% 2 Softening ice cream, butter and
cheese.
10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.
_'" ..... V'
To Use:
1.
Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.
Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level.
See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
5. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
The cook time and power may be changed after touching START
without interrupting cooking.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. The countdown will
freeze for a few seconds. Enter the new cook time and touch
START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume.
To Change Cook Power: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through the cook power levels. Touch START.
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide for the ONE TOUCH pads.
FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g) Pop only one package at a
3 oz (85 g) time. For bag sizes not listed
1.5 oz (43 g) in this section, follow
package directions.
Baked 1-4 medium,
Potato 10-13 oz (283-369 g)
each, similar in size
Pierce each one several
times with a fork. Place on
turntable around edges, at
least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. At
the end of cooking, let stand
5 minutes.
Dinner 1 serving (1 plate), Place food on plate, cover
Plate 8-16 oz (227-454 g) with plastic wrap and vent.
*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping
to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do
not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for
optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat
content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer's instructions.
10
To Use One Touch Sensor Cooking:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 21/2minutes, the room temperature is not above
95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch one of the ONE TOUCH pads.
The microwave oven will turn on automatically.
The progress bar will show the approximate time remaining.
If more or less time is required (for BAKED POTATO and
DINNER PLATE only), touch COOK POWER after the
microwave oven starts to cook.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
3. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION
Frozen 1 10-20 oz (283-567 g)/
Entree* Remove from package. Loosen cover
on 3 sides. If entree is not in
microwavable container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Instant Cereal 2
1-4 servings/
Follow package directions. Use
microwavable bowl with high sides.
Frozen
Vegetables*
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Remove from package. Place in
microwavable container. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Canned
Vegetables
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwavable container. Cover
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fresh
Vegetables*
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwavable container. Add
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Rice*
0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice
(medium or long grain)/
Follow ingredient measurements on
package. Place rice and liquid in
microwavable container. Cover with
loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION
Scrambled 7 1-4 eggs/
Eggs Break eggs into a bowl with tall sides.
Add 1 tbs (15 mL) milk or water per egg
and beat. Cover with plastic wrap.
When cooking is complete, remove
from oven, stir and allow 1 to 2 minutes
standing time.
Chicken 8 1-4 boneless breasts, 4-6 oz (113-
Pieces 170 g) each/
Place in microwavable container, and
add 2 tbs (30 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Let stand in
microwave oven for 3 minutes after
cooking.
*Sensor function
To Use Preset Cooking:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Touch number pad from chart
or
Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.
4=
Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Cereal, Canned
Vegetables, Scrambled Eggs and Chicken Pieces only).
The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for
Frozen Entree, Frozen Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables and
Rice.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK
POWER.
5. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the
BEVERAGE pad. One or two 8-oz (250 mL) cups can be heated
automatically using this function.
To Use BEVERAGE:
1. Place beverage on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch BEVERAGE.
The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup.
3=
Touch BEVERAGE a second time to heat 2 cups.
The microwave oven will start 5 seconds after the appropriate
number of cups to be heated is selected. The display will
count down the cook time.
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before
the microwave oven starts to cook.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
4. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
11
_v., _. ;_,_S_,_ _
The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for
various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.
Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook for the
first stage.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3,
3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level for
the first stage. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages,
5. Touch START.
The display will count down each of the cook times, A "1 ,"
"2" and "3" will appear on the display during their respective
stages.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be
changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. Use the number
pads to enter the new cook time. Touch START.
To Change Cooking Power: Touch COOK POWER. Use the
number pads to enter the new cooking power or repeatedly
touch COOK POWER. Touch START.
To Use Reheat:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch REHEAT.
3. Touch number pad from chart
or
Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods.
4. Touch number pads to enter quantity for Casserole and
Baked Goods only.
The sensor will determine quantities for Pizza Slice, Soup and
Sauce.
Reheat time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK
POWER,
5. Touch START.
The display will count down the reheat time,
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Reheat Manually: Follow instructions in "Manual Cooking"
section, and use 70% cooking power. See "Microwave Cooking
Power" chart.
Two or More Plates
Two plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish larger than the
turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For best results,
halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger dish) halfway
around, and switch plates between top and bottom (if heating
more than 2 plates). See "Cooking Rack" section.
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific
foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION
Casserole 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwavable container,
and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating,
Pizza Slice* 2 1-3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each/
(refrigerated) Place on paper towel.
Baked Goods 3 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each**/
(example: medium Place on paper towel.
muffin or bagel)
Soup* 4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwavable container.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating.
Sauce* 5 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwavable container.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating.
*Sensor function
**For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece.
The turntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or
1 larger dish. See "Turntable" section.
The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave
oven can be manually set to defrost.
• Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal
results.
• Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before
defrosting.
• Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
• Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of cycle for more even defrosting.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See "Aluminum Foil
and Metal" first.
The automatic Defrost control has 4 categories: Meat, Poultry,
Fish and Bread. It should not be used for food left outside the
freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food.
12
Loading...