Whirlpool YKHMS145J User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Microwave
Hood
Combination
4619-652-60251/8169742
Model
YKHMS145J
www.kitchenaid.com/canada
1•800•461•5681
Call our Customer Interaction
Center with questions
or comments.
A Note to You ............................2
Microwave Oven Safety............3
Removing and Replacing
the Microwave Oven.................6
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven........................7
Operating tips ...........................7
Electrical connection.................7
Microwave oven features..........8
Control panel features..............9
Using the child lock .................11
Using the demo/
learning feature.......................11
Using the vent fan ..................12
Using the cooktop/
countertop light.......................12
Setting the clock.....................13
Using the timer .......................14
Using Your Microwave Oven..15
Cooking at high cook power...15
Cooking at different
cook powers ...........................16
Cooking in stages...................18
Using AUTO COOK................20
Using EASY SIMMER ............21
Using REHEAT .......................22
Using CUSTOM DEFROST....23
Using KEEP WARM................26
Sensor cooking.......................27
Using CRISP OR SIZZLE .......28
Using EASY MINUTE.............29
Changing preset cooking times..29
Using aluminum foil................30
Cooking you should not do
in your microwave oven ............30
Using 2-4 Plates.....................30
Using the cooking rack...........30
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven......................31
Installing and caring for filters..31
Replacing the cooktop
and oven lights .......................32
Questions and Answers.........33
Troubleshooting......................34
Requesting Assistance
or Service.................................36
Warranty...................................40
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. 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.
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appliance!
For assistance
Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free .........................................................................1-800-461-5681
For service
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. Y ou can find
this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven” section.)
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof
of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number_____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
Date Installed _____________________________
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Builder/Dealer Name _______________________
Address __________________________________
Phone____________________________________
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Microwave Oven Safety
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
wDANGER
wWARNING
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.
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:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING:
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
■ Read all instructions before using the microwave
■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
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To reduce the risk of burns, electric
oven.
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.
■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
Suitable for use above both gas and electric
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cooking equipment.
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
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width of 36 inches.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease
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should not be allowed to accumulate on hood
or filter.
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Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils
should not be inserted in the microwave oven
as they may create a fire or risk of electric
shock.
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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving a risk of electric shock.
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Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.
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Do not store any materials, other than
manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this
oven when not in use.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in
operation.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the
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fan on.
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
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Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
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microwave oven.
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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.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
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counter.
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Do not mount over a sink.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the
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oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating
of the oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 under
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the micro
wave 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.
Microwave Oven Safety
WARNING
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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 step 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 step
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.) 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.
WARNING
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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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-inch (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 damage 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
To install turntable and support:
• Remove tape holding the hub (Part No. 4393754)
in place.
• Place the support (Part No. 4393752) on the cavity
in 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 (Part No. 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.
Crisper pan:
This specially designed microwave pan
(Part No. 4393536) lets you cook
crispy pizza, sizzle chicken, fry
breakfast foods like eggs and
sausage, or prepare juicy hamburgers.
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 30.)
5. Glass Turntable (Part No. 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. (See Page 31.)
7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your
cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.
(See Page 12.)
8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference
for various oven functions.
9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Pads. (See
Page 12.)
10. Control Panel. Touch the pads 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
Microwave oven features
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
1. Display. This display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking
time settings, and cooking functions you chose.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 3 bag
sizes of popcorn, without entering a cook power
or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how
long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. (See Page 27.)
3. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 cups
(250 - 500 mL) of a beverage, without entering a
cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell
the oven how long to heat depending on the
amount of humidity it detects from the beverage.
(See Page 27.)
4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4
potatoes, without entering a cook power or time.
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to
cook depending on the amount of humidity it
detects from the potato(es). (See Page 27.)
5. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a 10or 20-oz (284-567 g) frozen entree, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor
will tell the oven how long to cook depending on
the amount of humidity it detects from the frozen
entree. (See Page 27.)
6. DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad to heat a dinner
plate of food, without entering a cook power or
time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how
long to heat depending on the amount of humidity
it detects from the food. (See Page 27.)
7. PAN HEAT. Touch this pad to preheat a pan,
without entering a cook power or time.
(See Page 28.)
8. PIZZA. Touch this pad to heat one of three sizes
of pizza, without entering a cook time. Touch
COOK POWER to adjust doneness. (See Page
28.)
9. HAMBURGER. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4
hamburgers, without entering a cook time. Touch
COOK POWER to adjust doneness.
(See Page 28.)
10. CHICKEN. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 pieces
of chicken, without entering a cook time. Touch
COOK POWER to adjust doneness.
(See Page 28.)
11. EASY SIMMER. Touch this pad to simmer
soups, casseroles, stews, and other liquid foods.
(See Page 21.)
12. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable
foods without entering times and cook powers.
(See Page 22.)
13. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook
microwavable foods without entering times and
cook powers. (See Page 20.)
14. CUSTOM DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost
frozen foods, without entering times and cook
powers. (See Page 23.)
15. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
Number pads to set a cooking time. (See
Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18.)
16. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cooking
time has been set, followed by a Number pad to
set the amount of microwave energy released to
cook the food. Also touch this pad to lengthen
or shorten a preset cooking time. (See Pages 16,
17, and 18.)
17. EASY MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook food for 1
minute at 100% cook power or to extend cooking
time by 1 minute. (See Page 29.)
18. KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods warm in your microwave oven. You can use
KEEP WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a
cooking cycle. (See Page 26.)
Control panel features
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Control panel features (cont.)
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
19. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities,
weights, or food categories.
20. CLOCK SET/START. Touch this pad to enter
the correct time of day.
21. TIMER. Touch this pad to set or cancel the
Kitchen Timer.
22. START. Touch this pad to start a function.
23. CANCEL/OFF. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during
cooking, or to clear the display.
24. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn
your turntable on and off. (See Page 11.)
25. LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touch this pad to turn
the light or night light on or off. (See Page 12.)
26. VENT FAN ON/OFF higher or lower. Touch
this pad to turn the fan on or off. (See Page 12.)
NOTES:
• If you have entered all settings for a function
but do not touch START/ENTER in 5 seconds,
the START? indicator light will show.
• For nonsensor functions, if you open the door
while the oven is on and then shut the door
within 15 minutes, the START? indicator light
will show. Touch START to continue. If you
open the door when sensor cooking, cooking is
cancelled and you have to start over.
• If you choose a function but do not touch another
command pad within 1 minute, the display returns
to the time of day and you have to start over.
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan
stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking,
close the door and
TOUCH
Audible signals
Your microwave oven comes with audible signals
that can guide you when setting and using
your oven:
• A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad.
• One long tone signals the end of a Timer
countdown.
• Four tones signal the end of a
cooking cycle.
• Two quick, short tones sound once
every minute for the first 15 minutes after an
end-of-cooking signal as a reminder if the food
has not been removed from the oven.
• Two quick, short tones will sound while
entering and exiting from a hidden feature (for
example, Child Lock) or time of day.
• Three tones sound if you have
made an incorrect entry.
To disable the programming tone:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
To turn the programming tone back on:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
To disable all audible signals except the
end-of-timer and hidden feature signals:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
To turn signals back on:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
NOTE: Two tones will sound when audible signals
are turned on or off.
If you do not want to continue cooking:
• Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
TOUCH
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch
CANCEL/OFF to make sure no other function is on.
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Heating more than one plate of food
When heating plates of food with a cook time that
you set, you can heat
two 101⁄4-in. (26.7 cm)
plates side by side or
one dish larger than
the turntable. You can
heat 2 more plates on
the Cooking Rack for
a possible total of 4
plates. For best
results, halfway
through cooking turn
the plates halfway around until the food in the front
is in the back. Do the same when heating a larger
(9- to 13-in. [23 - 33 cm]) casserole. When heating
4 dinner plates turn as described above and switch
the top plates with the bottom plates.
To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger dish,
the turntable should not be turning.
You can shut the turntable off by
touching TURNTABLE ON/OFF.
“TURNTABLE OFF” appears on the display. If you
touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF before starting to set the
cooking function, your oven will prompt you to enter
a cooking time without you needing to touch COOK
TIME. Your turntable will be turned back on when
cooking is over or when you touch CANCEL/OFF.
NOTE: You cannot turn off the turntable when using
an “auto” function.
Control panel features (cont.)
Using the child lock
The Child Lock locks the control panel so
children cannot use the microwave oven when you
do not want them to.
To lock the control panel:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and will appear on the
display. When the control panel is locked, 3 tones
will sound and LOCK will appear when you touch
any pad except for EXHAUST FAN and LIGHT,
Number pads 1 and 2, and START.
To unlock the control panel:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and will be cleared from
the display.
Using the demo/learning feature
You can set your microwave oven to display your
commands as you enter them without turning the
magnetron on. This feature helps you learn to use
your oven without actually cooking food.
To set the demo/learning feature:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and a small “d” will appear
on the display.
To cancel the demo/learning feature:
TOUCH
and hold for 5 seconds
Two tones will sound and the small “d” will
disappear from the display.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Using the vent fan
The pad on the bottom left of the control panel
controls the cooktop/countertop light.
1. Turn on light.
2. Turn off light when desired.
Using the cooktop/countertop light
(once for regular light, twice for night light)
(1 or 2 more times, depending on light setting)
TOUCH
TOUCH
TOUCH
NOTES:
• Two seconds after the last time you touch VENT
FAN, the display returns to the previous display.
• The first time you turn on the fan after connecting
the microwave oven to power, the fan will start at
speed 1. The next time the fan is turned on, it will
start at the last speed used.
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The pads on the bottom right of the control panel
control the 5-speed exhaust fan.
1. Turn on the fan and choose fan speed.
Touch the “HIGHER” pad to increase fan speed.
Touch the “LOWER” pad to decrease fan speed.
The display will show “FAN” and a number from
1 to 5 to indicate fan speed.
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or
cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the
exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically
turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the VENT FAN pad will not
turn the fan off.
2. Turn off fan when desired. TOUCH
When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or
after a power failure, the display will flash “:”. If a
time of day is not set, “:” will flash until you touch
any pad.
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Setting the clock
1. Touch CLOCK SET/START.
2. Enter the time of day.
Example for 12:00:
3. Touch START pad or CLOCK SET/START pad.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
NOTES:
• If you touch in an invalid time and touch CLOCK,
3 tones will sound. Enter the correct time.
• If you touch CANCEL/OFF while setting the clock,
the display will show the last time of day set.
• To turn off the clock, touch CLOCK SET/START,
Number pad 0, and CLOCK SET/START again, the
set time will disappear and “:” will show on the
display.
ENTER
TIME
TIME
START?
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Using the timer
You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen
timer. Use the Timer for timing up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1. Touch TIMER.
2. Enter the time to be counted down.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
NOTE: If you enter more than 4 digits, the first
4 digits will disappear and the following digit(s)
will appear on the right side as you enter them.
3. Start the countdown.
NOTE: If you do not do this step within 5
seconds of doing Step 2, “START?” will appear.
You then have 1 minute to touch TIMER or
START before the display returns to the time
of day.
At the end of the countdown:
To cancel the timer:
During the countdown:
YOU SEE
(one long tone will sound)
(time of day)
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
NOTE: The oven can operate while the Timer
is in use. To see the Timer while the oven is cooking,
touch TIMER.
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
R
ENTER
TIME
R
ENTER
TIME
TIME
TIME
R
R
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Using Your Microwave Oven
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
3. Enter the cooking time.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
4. Start the oven.
At the end of the cooking time:
Changing instructions
You can change the cooking time any time
during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3, and 4.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.
Cooking at high cook power
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
COOK
TIME
POWER
TIME
POWER
TIME
POWER
TIME
COOK
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Cooking at different cook powers
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the COOK POWER pad as a second Timer
by entering “0” for the cook power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
TOUCH YOU SEE
The following chart gives the percentage of cook
power each Number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used. It also tells you when to
use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package
instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.
NAME
High
Medium-High
Medium
Medium-Low,
Defrost
Low
COOK POWER
10=100% of full power
(automatic)
9=90% of full power
8=80% of full power
7=70% of full power
6=60% of full power
5=50% of full power
4=40% of full power
3=30% of full power
2=20% of full power
1=10% of full power
WHEN TO USE IT
• Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups,
beverages, and vegetables
• Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground
meat, poultry pieces, and fish fillets
• Heating cream soups
• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
• Cooking and heating foods that need a
cook power lower than high (for example, whole
fish and meat loaf)
• Reheating a single serving of food
• Cooking sensitive foods, such as cheese and
egg dishes, pudding, and custards
• Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
lasagna
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
• Simmering stews
• Melting chocolate
• Heating bread, rolls and pastries
• Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods
• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
• Keeping food warm
• Taking chill out of fruit
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a
different percentage of cook power. Many
microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number,
percent, or name which cook power to use.
COOK
ENTER
TIME
POWER
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Cooking at different cook powers (cont.)
3. Enter the cooking time.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
4. Set the cook power.
Example for 50% cook power:
5. Start the oven.
At the end of the cooking time:
Changing instructions
You can change the cooking time or cook power
any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3
and/or 4 and 5.
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
(repeat until desired
cook power appears)
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
TIME
POWER
POWER
POWER
COOK
COOK
TIME
POWER
TIME
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Cooking in stages
For best results, some recipes call for one cook
power for a certain length of time, and another
cook power for another length of time. Your oven
can be set to change from one to another
automatically, for up to 3 stages.
You can set your chosen cook functions in any
order. However, if you use CUSTOM DEFROST it
must be the first stage.
1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
3. Enter the cooking time for the first stage.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
4. Set the cook power for the first stage.
Example for 50% cook power:
5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to set the cooking time
and cook power for each additional stage.
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
OR
TOUCH YOU SEE
(repeat until desired
cook power appears)
NOTE: You cannot sensor cook with stages.
TIME
COOK
ENTER
TIME
COOK
ENTER
POWER
POWER
COOK
ENTER
COOK
ENTER
POWER
POWER
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Cooking in stages (cont.)
6. Start the oven.
After the first stage is over, the next stage(s)
will count down.
At the end of the cooking time:
Changing instructions
You can change cooking times or cook powers
for a stage any time after that stage starts by
repeating Steps 2, 3 and/or 4 and 5.
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
(four tones will sound)
(first stage, when cooking
with 2 stages)
COOK
COOK
TIME
TIME
12
POWER
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Using AUTO COOK
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FOOD
Rice (sensor)
Bacon
Cereal (instant)
French Toast (frozen)
Canned Vegetables
Fresh Vegetables
Frozen Vegetables
1. Touch
You see
NOTES:
• If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds,
AUTO COOK will prompt you to choose a
quantity. You then have 1 minute to enter a
quantity and to touch START. If you do not do so,
AUTO COOK will be canceled.
• If you touch AUTO COOK 6 times, the display
returns to the Rice setting.
• If you need more or less cooking time, do not
touch AUTO COOK again. Touch COOK POWER
before you touch START. (See “Changing preset
cooking times” in the “Using Your Microwave
Oven” section.)
• When cooking bacon, keep in mind that
differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness,
and curing process will affect how bacon is
cooked. Also, regular sliced bacon averages about
16 slices per pound.
2. Touch AUTO COOK 1 to 5 times to choose the
type of food.
OR
Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food.
You see
AMOUNTS YOU
CAN CHOOSE
0.5 to 2 cups (125 mL - 500 mL)**
1 to 6 pieces, average thickness
1 to 4 servings
1 to 4 pieces
1 to 4 cups (250 mL - 1L)
1 to 4 cups (250 mL - 1L)**
1 to 4 cups (250 mL - 1L)**
TOUCH
AUTO COOK*
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type.
* You must touch AUTO COOK once before choosing the food type.
** Because this food is cooked by the sensor, you don’t need to enter a quantity. The amount shown here is the amount you can
cook. After you choose the food type and touch START, “SENSE” appears on the display. Also, the sensor needs 2
minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start sensor cooking during
the warm-up, “SENSE” shows on the display until the warm-up is over. Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor
is warm.
OR
You can cook microwavable foods just by choosing
a category and quantity. AUTO COOK has preset
times and cook powers for 5 categories (see chart
below).
To use AUTO COOK, follow the steps below:
once
4. Touch
You see
3. Touch one or more Number pads to enter the
quantity. This step is not needed for the Rice
setting.
You see
Example
for 1 cup (250 mL)
Example
for 1 cup (250 mL)
twice
Example
for canned
vegetables
(countdown time
may vary)
Example
for canned
vegetables
Example
for canned
vegetables
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
R
TIME
COOK SIM
DEFROST
LBS
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
START?
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
DEFROST
R
SIM
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
123
START?
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
AUTO
REHEAT
R
TIME
COOK SIM
TURN
DEFROST
LBS
OZOFFTABLE
123
START?
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
TURN
TURN
R
TIME
COOK SIM
AUTO
REHEAT
R
TIME
COOK SIM
AUTO
REHEAT
R
TIME
COOK SIM
DEFROST
LBS
DEFROST
LBS
DEFROST
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
START?
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
START?
123
POWER
TURN
QTY
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
START?
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Using EASY SIMMER
Your microwave oven lets you simmer soups,
casseroles, stews, and other liquid foods. All you
do is set a simmer time and your oven will bring
your food to a boil and then simmer it for the time
you specify.
NOTES:
• You cannot change the cook power or doneness
for EASY SIMMER.
1. Place the food in the oven and shut the door.
2. Touch EASY SIMMER.
3. Touch Number pads to enter the simmer time.
Example for 30 minutes:
4. Touch START.
The oven will bring the food to a boil.
The food will then simmer for the time you set.
When simmering foods like pasta
Use a container that can hold enough water to cover
the food completely when cooking, such as a 3quart (12-cup [3 L]) casserole with a lid. When cooking pasta or noodles, add 1 tbsp (14.8 mL) oil to the
water before boiling. Use the following method.
Changing instructions
You can change the simmering time while
simmering by repeating Steps 3 and 4.
YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
Place container with water in the oven and follow
Steps 2-4, setting the simmer time at 1 second. At
the end of the signal, place the food in the water and
stir until completely covered by water. Cover. Repeat
Steps 2-4, setting the simmer time you want.
• This function uses the sensor. The sensor needs 2
minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is
connected to power or after a power failure. If you start
EASY SIMMER during the warm-up, microwave energy
will not be turned on until the sensor is warm.
• When cooking vegetables, increase amount of water
to 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup (63 - 125 mL).
• Cover dish with a hard lid, i.e., the lid that comes with
the dish or a dinner plate. Do not use plastic wrap.
SENSOR
TIME
SIM
3
SENSOR
TIME
SIM
3
SENSOR
SIM
3
SENSOR
TIME
SIM
3
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Using REHEAT
* You must touch REHEAT once before choosing the food type.
** After you choose the food type and quantity and touch START, “SENSE” appears on the display. Also, the sensor
needs 2 minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start sensor
cooking during the warm-up, “SENSE” shows on the display until the warm-up is over. Microwave energy will not be turned on
until the sensor is warm.
TOUCH
AUTO REHEAT*
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
OR
Touch a Number pad to choose the type
of food.
You see
1. Touch
You see
You can reheat microwavable foods just by
choosing a category and quantity. REHEAT has
preset times and cook powers for 4 categories (see
chart below).
To use REHEAT, follow the steps below:
NOTES:
• If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds,
REHEAT will prompt you to choose a quantity.
You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity and to
touch START. If you do not do so, REHEAT will be
canceled.
• If you touch REHEAT 5 times, the display returns
to the Pizza Slice setting.
• If you need more or less cooking time, do not
touch REHEAT again. Touch COOK POWER before
you touch START. (See “Changing preset cooking
times” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section.)
• When reheating a large (4 oz [113 g]) muffin or
bagel use the 2-piece setting. The 1-piece setting
warms 1 regular-size muffin or bagel, or 2 small
dinner rolls.
once
AMOUNTS YOU
CAN CHOOSE
1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (127 g)
each
1 to 4 cups (250 mL - 1L)
1 to 4 cups (250 mL - 1L)
1 to 6 pieces, 2 oz (56 g) each
1 to 4 cups (250 mL - 1L)
FOOD
Pizza Slice**
(sensor)
Sauce**
(sensor)
Casserole
Baked Goods
Soup**
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
4
5
OR
2. Touch REHEAT 1 to 5 times to choose
the type of food.
Example for
casserole
3 times
Example for
casserole
3. Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity.
You see
4. Touch
You see
Example for
casserole
Example for
1 cup (250 mL)
Example for
1 cup (250 mL)
(countdown
time may
vary)
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
R
TIME
COOK SIM
DEFROST
LBS
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
START?
AUTO
DEFROST
REHEAT
SENSOR
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
AUTO
REHEAT
R
TIME
COOK SIM
TURN
LBS
DEFROST
LBS
OZOFFTABLE
START?
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
START?
3
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
DEFROST
R
SIM
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
123
START?
SENSOR
QTY
TURN
TIME
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
3
START?
AUTO
DEFROST
REHEAT
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Using CUSTOM DEFROST
You can defrost food by choosing a category and
setting a weight. CUSTOM DEFROST has preset
times and cook powers for 3 categories (see chart
below).
To use CUSTOM DEFROST, follow the steps
below:
WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET
(tenths of a pound)
.1 to 6.6 (45 g - 3 kgs)
.1 to 6.6 (45 g - 3 kgs)
.1 to 4.4 (45 g - 2 kgs)
FOOD
Meats
Poultry
Fish
TOUCH
CUSTOM DEFROST*
once
twice
3 times
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type.
* You must touch CUSTOM DEFROST once before choosing the food type.
NOTES:
• If you do not enter a weight within 2 seconds,
CUSTOM DEFROST will prompt you to enter a
weight. You then have 1 minute to enter a weight
and to touch START. If you do not do so, CUSTOM
DEFROST will be canceled.
• If you enter a weight higher than the highest weight
allowed for your food setting, 3 tones will sound
and “RETRY” will appear on the display when you
touch START.
• If you touch CUSTOM DEFROST 4 times, the
display returns to the Meats setting.
• If you need more or less defrosting time, do not
touch CUSTOM DEFROST again. Touch COOK
POWER before you touch START. (See “Changing
preset cooking times” in the “Using Your Microwave
Oven” section.)
• See the “Custom defrost chart” later in this section
for defrosting directions for each food.
• To defrost items not listed in the “Custom defrost
chart,” use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable
cookbook for defrosting information.
For even, complete defrosting
• The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more evenly.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails,
or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil
does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of
the oven.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
OR
2. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST 1 to 3 times to
choose the type of food.
4. Touch
once
OR
Touch a Number pad to choose the type
of food.
You see
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the weight.
You see
1. Touch
You see
Example for meats
Example for 1.1 lbs
(.5 kgs)
Example
for 1.1 lbs (.5 kgs)
You see
Example for meats
Example
for meats
once
twice
(countdown
time may vary)
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
R
TIME
COOK SIM
DEFROST
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
START?
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
AUTO
REHEAT
TIME
COOK SIM
TURN
AUTO
REHEAT
TIME
COOK SIM
TURN
DEFROST
123
R
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
START?
DEFROST
123
R
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
START?
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
R
TIME
COOK SIM
DEFROST
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
LBS
START?
AUTO
REHEAT
SENSOR
ENTER
QTY
TURN
R
TIME
COOK SIM
DEFROST
LBS
123
POWER
OZOFFTABLE
START?
Meat setting
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Custom defrost chart
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the
narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle.
Do not defrost less than 1⁄4 lb (113 g).
Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties (113 g).
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
FOOD
Beef
Ground Beef, Bulk
Ground Beef, Patties
Round Steak, Tenderloin Steak,
Pot Roast, Chuck Roast, Rib
Roast, Rolled Rump Roast
Stew Beef
Lamb
Cubes for Stew
Chops (1 in. [25.4 mm] thick)
Pork
Chops (1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] thick),
Hot Dogs, Spareribs, CountryStyle Ribs, Loin Roast (Boneless),
Sausage, Links
Sausage, Bulk
Fish setting
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under
cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do
not let foil touch sides of microwave oven. Finish defrosting by
immersing in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
FOOD
Fish
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
Shell Fish
Crabmeat,
Lobster Tails,
Shrimp, Scallops
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