Whirlpool Kcms135gbt Owner's Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ................................................................. 3-4

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .......................... 3

Grounding Instructions ......................................... 3

Important Safety Instructions ............................... 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................... 5-10

Specifications ....................................................... 5

Installation ............................................................ 5

Part and Accessories ........................................... 6

Control Panel ....................................................... 6

Cooking Comparison Guide ................................. 7

Cookware Guide .................................................. 8

How to use Accessories ....................................... 9

Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................... 10

Cleaning ............................................................. 10

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 11-16

Microwave .......................................................... 11

2 Stage Timed Cooking ...................................... 11

Microwave Power Levels ................................... 11

Child Lock .......................................................... 12

Kitchen Timer ..................................................... 12

Ez-On ................................................................. 12

More/Less .......................................................... 12

Custom Set ........................................................ 13

Sensor Cooking Operation Instruction ............... 14

Sensor Cook ...................................................... 14

Sensor Reheat ................................................... 15

Sensor Popcorn ................................................. 15

Q-Defrost ............................................................ 15

Auto Defrost ....................................................... 16

Auto Defrost Table ............................................. 16

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

CONVECTION OVEN ........................................... 17

Tips for Convection Cooking .............................. 17

Precautions ........................................................ 17

USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN .............. 18-21

Convection ......................................................... 18

Convection Cooking Guide ................................ 19

Convection Baking Table ................................... 20

Meat Roasting Table for Convection Cooking .... 21

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

COMBINATION OVEN ......................................... 22

Tips for Combination Cooking ............................ 22

Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking .............. 22

Precautions ........................................................ 22

Combination Roast ............................................. 22

USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN ............ 23-25

Combination Roast Cooking Guide .................... 23

Combination Bake .............................................. 24

Combination Bake Cooking Guide ..................... 24

Combination Auto Cook ..................................... 25

Combination Auto Cooking Guide ...................... 25

HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE ............................ 26

FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................... 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 28-30

Questions and Answers ................................ 28-29

Before Calling for Service .................................. 30

WARRANTY ............................... Inside back cover

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

- door (bent),

- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

- door seals and sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

This appliance 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. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use

only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. or

2. 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 appliance.

NOTES:

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce

the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available

and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the

marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

WARNING

Ensure proper ground exists before use

SAFETY

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars are able to explode

and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or

dropped.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet

basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or

detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.

a. Do not over cook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed

inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. 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.

d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when

not in use.

17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The

liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

21. 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 LIQUID. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located on the front or on the side of the control panel of the oven. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches)from floor. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper ventilation.

NOTES:

• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the

oven. b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV. c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV

or radio. d. Move the microwave oven away from the

receiver. e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so

that microwave oven and receiver are on different

branch circuits .

Power Supply 120 V AC,60 Hz

Rated Power Microwave

Consumption Convection

Power Output Microwave

Convection

Frequency

Rated Current Microwave

Convection

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)

Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)

Capacity of Oven Cavity

1,400 W

1,350 W

1,000W*

1,350W

2,450 MHz

12.5 A

11 A

/8” x 121/4” x 195/16 ”

14” x 8

2” x 13

16 ”

1.0 Cu.Ft.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

CONTROL PANEL

See-Through Door

Safety Interlock System

Easy-Clean Oven Cavity

Oven Control Panel

Metal Tray

Glass Turntable

Turntable Roller Rest

Metal Rack

Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Use and Care Guide 1 Glass Turntable 1 Turntable Roller Rest 1 Metal Tray 1 Metal Rack

1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock and indicators that tell

you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. CONVECTION. Touch this button to cook foods on convection

mode.

3. MICROWAVE. Touch this button to cook foods on microwave

mode, and to set cooking time and power level.

4. ROAST. Touch this button to roast foods on combination mode.

5. BAKE. Touch this button to bake foods on combination mode.

6. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook foods automatically on

combination mode.

7. SENSOR COOK. Touch this button to cook most of your

favorite foods without entering cooking time or power level.

8. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this button to reheat foods without

entering cooking time and power level.

9. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this button to cook popcorn

automatically.

10. AUTO DEFROST. Meat, poultry, fish, bread. Touch this pad

to select food type and defrost food by weight.

11. Q DEFROST. This pad provides you with the rapid defrosting

method for 1.0 pounds frozen foods.

12. MORE. Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time

each time you press it.

13. LESS. Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time

each time you press it.

14. CUSTOM SET. Touch this button to change the oven's default

settings for sound, clock, scroll speed and Lbs/kg.

15. NUMBER. Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power

level, quantities, or weights.

16. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this button to use your oven as a

kitchen timer.

17. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cook power.

18. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this button to stop the oven or to clear

entries.

19. Ez-ON: You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30

seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking.

20. ENTER/START. Touch this button to start entries.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking.

Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning and sealed in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.

Combination cooking combines microwave energy with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection. You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking, or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection, and combination cooking.

MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION

COOKING METHOD

HEAT SOURCE

BENEFITS

Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout the oven for fast, thorough cooking of food.

Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and

circulating heated air.

• Fast, high efficiency cooking.

• Oven and surroundings do not get hot.

• Easy clean-up.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

• Aids in browning and seals in flavor.

• Cooks some foods faster than regular ovens.

• Shortened cooking time from microwave energy.

• Browning and crisping from convection heat.

Hot air circulates around food to produce browned exteriors and sealed in juices.

Microwave energy and convection heat combine to shorten the cooking time of regular ovens, while browning and sealing in juices.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Microwave Cooking

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup

and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3. Microwave on 100%power for 1 minute. If the dish is

warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

Convection Cooking

• Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.

• Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.

• Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light, tender crust.

• Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Combination Cooking

• Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking)with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

• Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450 °F)may be used, but is not recommended for foods that require crusting or all around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

COOKWARE GUIDE

COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION

Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass

Ceramics, China

Metal Cookware

Non Heat-Resistant Glass

Microwave-Safe Plastic

Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper

Paper Products

Straw, Wicker, and Wood

Yes

(Do not use china

with gold or silver trim.)

Yes

*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450 °F

Yes

Yes*

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

Metal Tray Metal RackGlass Turntable

MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION

:Possible to use

:Recommended method

X :Do not use

Notes :

• Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

COVERING

A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d ’oeuvres ’in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The metal tray, metal rack, glass turntable and turntable roller rest are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot)water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes either in or outside of oven after cooking power shuts off. Outside of oven, you usually need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 °F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls

to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.

• Removable parts may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause them to break during use.

• The metal tray and glass turntable may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.

• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent;then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

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