KITCHENA D®Upper
MicrowaveOven
w#h Convectionand/or
BroilElemenf
Microwave Oven Safety ................................. 3
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ............................................. 6
How your microwave oven works ............. 6
Radio interference ..................................... G
For best cooking results ............................ 6
Testing your microwave oven .................... 6
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ....... 7
Operating tips ............................................. 7
Electrical connection .................................. 7
Parts and features ..................................... 8
Control panel features ............................... 9
Utensils ..................................................... 11
Setting the clock ...................................... 12
Using the Minute Timer ........................... 13
Using EASY MINUTE .............................. !3
Microwave Cooking ..................................... 14
Cooking at high cook power .................... 14
Cooking at different cook powers ............ 15
Cooking in stages .................................... !6
Using CUSTOM REHEAT ....................... 17
Using CUSTOM DEFROST .................... 20
Defrosting tips .......................................... 22
Popping popcorn ..................................... 23
Using CUSTOM COOK ........................... 23
Custom Cook Chart ................................. 24
Keeping food warm ................................. 25
Cooking with CRmSP and BROmL ................ 26
To get the best cooking results ............... 26
Using CRISP ............................................ 26
Using BROIL ............................................ 27
Cooking with CONVECT .............................. 28
Using CONVECT ..................................... 28
CONVECT cooking with
QUICK PREHEAT ................................... 28
CONVECT cooking without preheat .......29
Cooking Guide .............................................. 30
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ............... 36
Questions and Answers .............................. 37
Troubleshooting ........................................... 39
Requesting Assistance or Service ............. 40
Warranty ........................................................ 44
mnthe U,&A. for assistance ar service,
cab the Consumer Assistance Center:
In Canada for assistance or service,
.... see page 41.
Models: KEMS307G KEMS377G KBMC147H
KEMS308G KEMS378G KBMC140H
4482614
www.kitchenaid.com
Note to You
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, KitchenAid _ appliances are
easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. 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 and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and
mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
Whenever you call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230 (in
Canada, 1-800-461-5681) or request ser-
vice for your appliance, you need to know
your complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number plate (located on
the lower oven ).
Please also record the purchase
information.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase/
Installation Date
Builder/Dealer
Name
Address
Phone
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase
or installation date for in-warranty service.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
....crowave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, 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:
o Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
®Read and follow the specific "PRE=
CAUTIONS 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 the
"installation Instructions" section and on
page 5 of this manual.
®Install or locate the microwave oven
only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
SAVE THESE
®Some products such as whole eggs in
the shelland 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.
iNSTRUCTiONS
continued on next page
:_ icrowave Oven Safety
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
®The microwave oven should be serviced = Remove wire twist=ties from paper
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.
or plastic bags before placing bags
in oven.
+fmaterials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off+and disconnect the power cord+ or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel+
Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use+
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY...
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven
with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(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 Hatches (broken
or Hoosened),
(3) Door seaHsand seaHingsurfaces+
(d) The oven shouHd not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
quaHified service personnel
icrowave Oven Safety
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.
• For a permanently connected
appliance:
The microwave oven must be
connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor should
be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• to Know Your
Microwave Oven
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.
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves
or light waves. You cannot see them, but you
can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact
food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of !our microwave
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by
the food.
The Crisper Pan reaches 436°F (210°C) in
about 2 minutes (faster than a browning dish)
and stays at that temperature. The bottom
coating of the Crisper Pan is designed to stop
absorbing microwaves at 436°F (210°C),
which is the best temperature for frying.
i!:i;ii!!CiiiCiiiiiiiO iiiiiii ' 'iiiii i!i!ii!i! !ii' ii!i!ii!C ,¸
Using your microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment. When there is interference,
you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces
of the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the
radio or television.
• Moving the receiver away from the
microwave oven.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metalfloor Glassturntable
Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them so
food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
The microwaves disturb water molecules
in the food. As the molecules bounce
around bumping into each other, heat is
made, like rubbing your hands together.
This is the heat that does the cooking.
Microwaves do heat the CRISPWARE TM
Crisper Pan, however. The rubberized pad
on the bottom of the Crisper Pan is made of a
special material which absorbs microwaves.
This heats the pan very rapidly, browning and
crisping the bottom of the food.
6
• Always cook food for the shortest
cooking time recommended. Check to see
how the food is cooking. If needed, touch
the EASY MINUTE while the oven is
operating or after the cooking cycle is over
(see the "Using EASY MINUTE" section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food
being cooked about halfway through the
cooking time for all recipes. This will help
make sure the food is evenly cooked.
NOTE: Some cycles may have to be reset
if you have interrupted the cycle.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish,
use wax paper, or microwave-approved
paper towels or plastic wrap. Turn back a
corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam
during cooking.
To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 mL) of
cold water in a glass container in the oven.
Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook
at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time
is up, the water should be heated.
: etting to Know Your Microwave Oven
I! !'::: i =iiiii
Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into
the oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside
it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute.
If the dish gets hot and water stays cool,
do not use it. Some dishes (melamine,
some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, becoming too hot to
handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking
in metal containers not designed for
microwave use could damage the oven, as
could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties,
foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).
,i i iii !;! ii
• 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 heat from the food can
make the container hot.
NOTE: Heat from the broil element will
cause container and oven parts to become
hot. Also, the Crisper Pan always
becomes very hot when used. Use oven
mitts when touching containers, oven parts,
and pan after broiling.
• 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.
• When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least
_0in (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the
directions supplied with the browning dish.
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and burn you, 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 or when adding ingredients (coffee
granules, tea bags, etc.).
• 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
cookware is 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 stand for 5 minutes
to finish cooking.
• 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.
Make sure support base is all the way on
the shaft in oven cavity floor. Handle your
turntable with care when removing it from
the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If
your turntable cracks or breaks, contact
your appliance dealer for a replacement.
Your microwave is connected to a 110-volt
side of the 240-volt circuit required for the
lower oven. If the incoming voltage to the
microwave is less than 110 volts, cooking
times may be longer. Have a qualified elec-
trician check your electrical system.
_; etting to Know Your Microwave Oven
i!_:_'_¸',_Ciiii_iiiiJ_'!ii'_¸_:!i_,C!iiiii"_CII!I!I!_i_,_,_i!ii_!'_,_¸_i,;i_iiii_'iiii'¸L/!ii',_i:i!i!__ii!!i_
®
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.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Shield
prevents microwaves from escaping, tt is
designed as a screen to allow you to view
food as it cooks.
3. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns
food as it cooks for more even cooking, tt
must be in the oven during operation for
best cooking results.
4. Removable Turntable Support
(under turntable).
5. Cook Guide Label.
6. Light. Automatically turns on when door
is opened or when oven is operating.
7. Quartz Broil Element (hidden in ceiling).
This element is used for the CRISP and
BROIL functions. It is in a special com-
puter-designed compartment that helps
focus heat from the element onto the
food. The quartz broil element is better
than traditional broil elements because it
gets hotter faster. And it is not in your
way when you are cleaning the oven.
8. Microwave Oven Control Panel. Touch
pads on this panel to perform all
functions.
9. Door Safety Lock System. The oven
will not operate unless the door is
securely closed.
10. Lower Oven Control Panel. See "Lower
Oven Use and Care Guide" for more
information.
11. Convection Element and Fan (not
visible). (Models KEMS378G,
KEMS308G, KBMC147H and
KBMC140H only.) This element and fan
are used for the CONVECT function.
See "Cooking with CONVECT in the
microwave oven".
letting to Know Your Microwave Oven
@1 OR,SP
®
®
®
CLOCKSET-START 1 @
_i---I r=R0wAv.vE.l
® ®
Your microwave oven control panel lets you
select the desired cooking function quickly
and easily. The following is a list of all the
Command and Number pads located on the
control panel.
You can also make cooking function
choices by using Code pads. Code pads are
Number pads used to select a cook power,
food setting, or quantity.
1. Display. This display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you the time of day,
cooking time settings, cook powers,
quantities, weights and cooking functions.
2. CLOCK SET,START. Touch this pad to
enter the correct time of day.
3. TIMER CANCEL. Touch this pad to
cancel the Minute Timer.
4. TIMER SET,START. Touch this pad
followed by number pads to use as a
kitchen timer
5. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop
popcorn in your microwave oven. The
oven will automatically cook at a preset
cook power and time.
6. CUSTOM REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat
food at a preset cook power and time.
7. CUSTOM DEFROST. Touch this pad to
thaw frozen food by weight.
8. CUSTOM COOK, Touch this pad to cook
foods at a preset cook power and time.
9. EASY MINUTE/START. Touch this pad to
start a function you have set. You can also
use it to cook for 1 minute at 100% cook
power or to add an extra minute to your
cooking cycle.
continued on next page 9
etting to Know Your Microwave Oven
10A. MICRO. Touch this pad before entering
a cooking time when setting a second
or third cycle in multi-cycle cooking.
10B. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after
the cook time has been set, followed
by a Number pad to set the amount of
microwave energy released to cook the
food. The higher the number, the high-
er the power wattage and the faster
the "cooking speed."
11. BROIL. Touch this pad to broil with the
broil element.
12. CRISP. Touch this pad to crisp pre-
cooked pizza and other dough-based
foods. Use it also for baking and for
frying bacon and eggs, sausages, etc.
13. CONVECT/QUlCK PREHEAT.
(Models KEMS308G, KEMS378G,
KBMC147H and KBMC140H only)
Touch this pad to put microwave oven
into the CONVECT cooking mode.
14. MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL. Touch
this pad to cancel a function. See next
page for more information.
15. Number Pads. Touch Number pads to
enter cooking times, cook powers,
selection, quantities, or weights.
16. See "Lower Electric Convection Oven
Use and Care Guide".
NOTES:
• If you touch one Command pad and then
want to choose another Command pad in the
same cycle, you must press CANCEL first.
• If you attempt to enter unacceptable
instructions three tones will sound. Touch
CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.
Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:
• A programming tone will sound each
time you touch a pad.
• Four tones signal the end of a cooking
cycle or the Minute Timer countdown.
Choosing cooking function
settings
The cooking functions discussed in the
"Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" and
"Microwave Cooking" sections use Command
pads to choose cooking function settings.
Another way to choose cooking function set-
tings is by using Code pads. Code pads are
Number pads used to select a cook power,
food settings, or quantities. Food setting charts
found in the "Using CUSTOM REHEAT,"
"Using CUSTOM DEFROST," and "Using
CUSTOM COOK" sections list only Code pads
for food settings. The charts in "Using code
pads" in the "Microwave Cooking" section list
all the available Code pads.
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 for all cycles, close
the door and
W¸¸_UC_
If you do not want to continue cooking:
• Close the door and the light goes off
AND
• ©
10
etting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Using the control lock
The control lock prevents unwanted use of
the oven by disabling the control panel
command pads.
NOTES:
• Control lock is available only when both
the lower oven and the microwave oven
are not in use. It is also not available
during the Self-Cleaning cycle or the
Sabbath mode.
• Control lock does not disable the Timer
or Clock.
• Set control lock when cleaning the control
panel to prevent oven from accidentally
turning on.
To lock or deactivate the control panel:
Press and hold CONTROL LOCK (Number
Pad 3) for 5 seconds. A single
tone will sound and "CONTROL
LOCK i_l'will appear on the
display.
To unlock the control panel:
Press and hold CONTROL LOCK (Number
Pad 3) for 5 seconds. A single
tone will sound after 5 seconds
and "CONTROL LOCK I_" will
disappear from the display.
Prompt for start
If "START?" is lit, this means that START
has not been pressed. If you do not press
START, the programmed function will
automatically be canceled in 5 minutes.
Your microwave oven comes with two useful
cooking utensils. Please review this chart to
become familiar with their use.
NOTE: Use oven mitt when removing
broiling grid and CRISPWARE TM Crisper
Pan. Use Crisper Pan handle when
removing Crisper Pan. Do not touch the top
of the microwave oven when broiling.
11
_Jetting to Know Your Microwave Oven
UTENSIL
Convection Grid CRISPWARE TM Crisper Pan Handle
(Short Legs) Crisper Pan
browning of small
amounts of food.
Place the broiling
grid securely on the
turntable. Using the
broiling grid will put
food close to the
broil element.
cooking in the
microwave oven.
Place the grid
securely on the
turntable. Using the
convection grid,
position the food or
baking dish in the best
location for necessary
(or required) air
circulation during
CONVECT cooking.
crisp, brown bottom surface. Do not place any
other utensils on the Crisper Pan since the pan
quickly becomes very hot and can cause dam-
age to the utensil. Always use the turntable as
support for the Crisper Pan.
The Crisper Pan is designed specifically for
use with the patented Double Emission System
in this oven. Do not use Crisper Pan in any
other microwave oven or in a thermal oven.
The Crisper Pan is dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Only use wooden or plastic cooking
utensils on the Crisper Pan to prevent scratches.
Pan order chart
12X" x 1" (31 cm x 2.54 cm) Crisper Pan
P.N. 4375191
11_" x 1" (29 cm x 2.54 cm) Crisper Pan
P.N. 4378131
11" x 1_" (28 cm x 3.5 cm) Baking Pan
RN. 4378132
To order additional Crisper or Baking
Pans, see the chart at left. Then call
1-800-422-1230 and follow the instructions
and telephone prompts you hear.
OR
Use the CRISPWARE TM order card
included with your Use and Care Guide.
When your microwave oven is first plugged
in or after a power failure, the colon and time
of day will flash for 5 minutes. "PF" will show
on the lower oven Temperature Display until
any pad is touched.
NOTES:
• You can only set the clock when the lower
oven and the microwave oven are not
cooking food and when the Minute Timer is
not counting down.
• You can clear the time of day from the
Display by touching and holding CLOCK
SET.START for 5 seconds. Touch CLOCK
To set time:
1. Choose the clock.
f CLOCK1
2. Enter time of day.
Example for 5:30:
SET,START to see the time of day again.
12
erring to Know Your Microwave Oven
3. Complete entry.
OR
cLocK1
NOTE: You can use other Command pads
while the Minute Timer is counting down.
1. Choose the Minute Timer.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop
the microwave oven. It works like a
regular kitchen timer. It can be set in
hours and minutes up to 99 hours and 59
minutes, or in minutes and seconds up to
99 minutes and 59 seconds.
once for minutes
and seconds
OR
twice for hours
and minutes
2. Enter time to be counted down.
Example for 10 minutes:
3. Start countdown.
(display shows time
counting down)
When countdown ends, four tones will
sound and the display will show "End".
Four tones will sound and repeat every
minute until you touch TIMER CANCEL.
This will clear the Display.
To cancel any time:
EASY MINUTE lets you cook food for 1
minute at 100% cook power or add an extra
minute to your cooking cycle. You can also
use it to extend cooking time in multiples of
1 minute, up to 99 minutes.
NOTES:
• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1
minute, touch EASY MINUTE during cooking.
• You can enter EASY MINUTE only after
closing the door.
• You can use EASY MINUTE with all timed
cooking.
• If the door has been opened during cook-
ing, you can restart cooking by closing the
door and touching EASY MINUTE/START.
1. Put the food in oven and close
the door.
2. Choose setting.
Example for one minute:
once
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound and the display will show "End".
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
13
icrowave Cooking
This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read
these instructions carefully.
4. After cooking, open the door
1. Put food in oven and close the
door.
2. Set cooking time.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
OR
fMICR0WAVE OVEN1
0A"L2. tS_J
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
NOTE: During setup, if you want to
change the cooking time you have
entered, you must touch four digits. For
example, to change 1 minute and 30
seconds to 1 minute and 45 seconds,
touch Number pads 0, 1,4, and 5.
3. Start oven.
NOTES:
• If you want to add more time during
cooking use EASY MINUTE. See
"Using EASY MINUTE" in the "Getting
to Know Your Microwave Oven" section
for more information.
• If you want to change the cooking time
after cooking has started, touch MICRO
and enter the new cooking time within 5
seconds.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
14
icrowave Cooking
,C':O0!iii,, : :iiiiiiiiiiiii, "iii !!!iiii iii!!!!!i,i: : iiii ¸¸¸CO0!iii , ,i :
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.
The following chart gives the percentage of
cook power each Number pad stands for,
and the cook power name usually used. tt
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
COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT
10=100% of full power High * Quick heating many convenience foods
and foods with high water content, such
as soups and beverages
• Cooking small tender pieces of meat,
ground meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets,
and vegetables
9=90% of full power • Heating cream soups
8=80% of full power • Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
7=70% of full power Medium-High • Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
• Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
lasagna
of ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
• Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
lasagna
...........................................................Medium ...............................................................po _ an asts.........
• Melting chocolate
power .....................................................................................................................................................................................• Simmering stews .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................t Heat!ng pastr!es..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
3=30% of full power Medium-Low, • Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish,
Defrost meats, poultry, and precooked foods
2=20% of full power • Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
i =i 6°Yoof fuji power Cow • Keeping food warm
• Taking chill out of fruit
NOTE: For information on which cook powers and cooking times you need for specific foods,
see the "Microwave cooking chart" in the "Cooking Guide" section.
15
:_ icrowave Cooking
'¸¸ ¸¸¸¸ iilii
1. Put food in oven and close the .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
door. 5. After cooking, open the door
.
Set cooking time.
Example for 10 minutes, 30 seconds:
0
.
Set cook power.
Example for 50% cook power:
NOTE: During setup, if you want to
change the cooking time after setting the
cook power, wait for TIME to reappear
on the display, then enter the new
cooking time.
OR
C
fMICROWAVE OVEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
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.
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Set cooking time for first cycle.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
.
16
Start oven.
(display counts
down time)
NOTES:
• If you want to add more time during
cooking use EASY MINUTE. See
"Using EASY MINUTE" in the "Getting
to Know Your Microwave Oven" section
for more information.
• If you want to change cooking time
after cooking has started, touch MICRO
and enter the new cooking time within
5 seconds.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound and the display will show "End".
3. Set cook power for first cycle
(optional).
If you want to cook at full (100%) cook
power, go to Step 5.
Example for 50% cook power:
NOTE: During setup, if you want to
change the cooking time after setting the
cook power, wait for TIME to reappear on
the display, then enter the new cooking
time.
_icrowave Cooking
4. When display says "TIME,"
touch MICRO to set second
cycle.
5. Set cooking time for second
cycle.
Example for 3 minutes, 25 seconds:
6. Set cook power for second
cycle (optional).
If you want to cook at full (100%) cook
power, go to Step 8.
Example for 60% cook power:
7. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 above for
third cycle (optional).
8. Start oven.
(display counts
down cooking time
in each cycle, start-
ing with first cycle)
One short tone will sound between cycles.
NOTES:
• If you want to add more time during
cooking use EASY MINUTE. See
"Using EASY MINUTE" in the "Getting
to Know Your Microwave Oven" section
for more information.
• During any Micro cooking stage, you
can change the cooking time after
touching START. Simply touch MICRO
and enter the new cooking time within
5 seconds.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
9. After cooking, open the door
OR
{MICROWAVE OVEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
Your microwave oven automatically reheats
food. You do not have to enter times or tem-
peratures.
NOTE: tf you want to manually reheat using
a cook time and cook power see "Reheating
chart" in the "Cooking Guide" section.
Summary of steps for setting
CUSTOM REHEAT
1. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT.
2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT again to scan
and select reheat food settings.
3. Touch QUANTITY to scan and select
available quantity settings.
continued on next page
17
:_ icrowave Cooking
Custom reheat chart
FOOD
CODE SETTING QUANTITY
1 Dinner Plate 1 to 2 servings
2 Bread 1 to 6 slices
3 Meats 1 to 6 servings
4 Cheese Dip 1 to 3 cups
(250-750 mL)
5 Soups 1 to 4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
6 Sauce 1 to 3 cups
(250-750 mL)
7 Pizza 1 to 2 servings
8 Beverage SERVING
TEMPERATURE
• Coffee Warm
• Tea Hot
• Hot Very Hot
Chocolate
NOTES:
• To choose the desired food code, see
the Cooking Guide Label on the front
frame of the oven or the "Custom
reheat chart" earlier in this section.
• You can disable or enable the Quantity
pad prompt. See "Using help prompts"
in the "Cooking Guide" section for more
information.
.
Enter food quantity.
Example for 2 servings:
twice
Touch START or wait 5 seconds for oven
to start automatically.
1. Put food in oven and close door.
2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT.
.
Choose food setting.
Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT until
the food that you are cooking appears
on the display.
Example for Dinner Plate (Setting 1):
orlce
The remaining time will count down.
If you have chosen any of settings 4, 5,
or 6, four tones will sound in the middle of
the cycle and the display will show "STIR"
for 5 seconds. You can then stir food if
desired. To restart the cycle you must
close the door and touch START.
When reheating time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
5. After reheating, open the door
OR
fMIOR0WAVE 0VEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
18
_icrowave Cooking
Heating a beverage (Setting 8)
1. Place beverage in oven and
close door.
2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT.
3. Choose beverage setting.
Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT until
"BEVRG" appears on the display.
eight times
4. Enter type of beverage.
Touch CUSTOM REHEAT until the type of
beverage you want appears on the display.
three times
Example for Hot Chocolate:
TOUCH CUSTOM
BEVERAGE REHEAT
Coffee once
Tea twice
Hot Chocolate three times
5. Enter serving temperature.
Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT until
the temperature you want shows on the
display.
Example for Hot:
C,
twice
Serving temperatures:
Very Hot three times
Touch START or wait 5 seconds for oven
to start automatically.
The heating time will count down.
NOTE: Liquid may splash out during or
after heating while stirring or adding
ingredients such as coffee granules, tea
bags, etc. (See "Operating tips" in the
"Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven"
section for more information.)
When heating time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
6. After heating, open the door
OR
fMICROWAVE OVEN]
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
19
:_ icrowave Cooking
Li! ,:,! iiii ih !!,iiiii D!iii! !!i!ii ::i!:iii!!!,Cii S"ii
Your microwave oven uses a preset defrost
time and power according to the food setting
and the food quantity that you choose.
NOTE: Standing time is included in the
defrosting time selected by your microwave
oven. This may make defrosting times seem
longer than in other microwave ovens. (See
"Defrosting tips" later in this section for more
information.)
Custom defrost chart
Summary of steps for setting
CUSTOM DEFROST
1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.
2. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST again to scan
and select food settings.
3. Enter weight or touch QUANTITY to
select quantity.
NOTE: Bagel quantity settings 1 and 2 may appear to have longer defrost times than
necessary. However, longer times use less cook power.
1. Put food in oven and close
door.
2. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.
.
Choose food setting.
Keep touching CUSTOM DEFROST until
the food that you are cooking
appears on the display.
Example for Meats (Setting 1):
once
NOTE: To choose the desired food set-
ting, see the Cooking Guide Label on the
front frame of the oven, the "Custom
defrost chart" earlier in this section, or
scan through the settings by pressing the
Quantity pad (once for each setting).
20
icrowave Cooking
4. Enter food weight.
Example for 1.25 Ibs (.57 k):
NOTES:
• Use Number pads for settings 1 to 3.
Use the Quantity pad for settings 4 to 6.
• If you enter a weight greater than the
maximum weight listed in the "Custom
defrost chart" earlier in this section,
"RETRY" shows on the display.
• See the "Weight conversion chart" later
in this section for help in converting
food weight to decimals.
• See the "Custom defrost chart" earlier
in this section for weight ranges avail-
able for each food category.
• Each time you touch the Quantity pad
to select a cooking weight for settings
1-3, the display increases by a quarter
pound. For settings 4 to 6 the display
changes to the next higher quantity/
weight.
Touch START or wait 5 seconds for oven
to start automatically. The remaining time
will count down.
If you have chosen any of settings 1, 2,
or 3, four tones will sound in the middle
of the cycle and the display will show
"TURN" for 5 seconds. You can then
turn food if desired. To restart the cycle
you must close the door and touch
START.
When defrosting time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
.
After defrosting, open the door
OR
fMIOROWAVE OVEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
continued on next page
21
: icrowave Cooking
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of
a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals _ pound). However, in order to enter food weight in
CUSTOM DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the
food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the
weight to decimals.
EQUIVALENT WEIGHT DECIMAL POUND
OUNCES METRIC (g) WEIGHT WEIGHT
1.6 45.4 .10
3.2 90.7 .20
4.0 113.4 .25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8 136.1 .30
6.4 181.4 .40
8.0 226.8 .50 One-Half Pound
9.6 272.2 .60
11.2 317.5 .70
12.0 340.2 .75 Three-Quarters Pound
12.8 362.9 .80
14.4 408.2 .90
16.0 453.6 1.00 One Pound
• When using CUSTOM DEFROST, the
weight to be entered is the net weight in
pounds, and tenths of pounds (the weight
of the food minus the container).
• CUSTOM DEFROST gives best results when
food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (-18°
C) or colder.
• If the food is kept outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting
ready-made food, defrost by time and power
and let stand after 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. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, a preset standing
time is included in the defrosting time.
This may make the defrosting time seem
longer than expected.
22
icrowave Cooking
POPCORN lets you pop commercially
packaged microwave popcorn by touching
just one pad. Pop only one package at a
time. Try several brands to decide which
gives best popping results. For best results,
use fresh bags of popcorn. Cooking perfor-
mance may vary with brand and fat content.
If you are using a microwave popcorn pop-
per, follow manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: If you want to add more time during
or after popping use EASY MINUTE.
IMPORTANT: Never leave microwave unat-
tended when adding more popping time
than recommended by the automatic cycle.
1. Place bag in center of turntable
and close door.
2. Touch POPCORN.
once
The microwave oven will automatically
pop a 3.5 oz (99 g) bag of popcorn when
you touch POPCORN. If you want to pop
a different size bag of popcorn, follow the
chart below:
POPCORN PAD
3:5 oz (99 g) once
3.0 oz (85 g) twice
1.75 oz (50 g) three times
3. Start oven.
Touch START or wait 5 seconds for the
oven to start automatically. The popping
time will count down.
When popping time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
4. After popping popcorn, open
the door
OR
fMIOROWAVE OVEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
Cooking with CUSTOM COOK lets you cook
food without needing to set times and cook
powers. CUSTOM COOK has preset times
and cook powers (see the "Custom cook
chart").
NOTE: When cooking with cook time and
cook power, see the "Microwave cooking
chart" in the "Cooking Guide" section.
Summary of steps for setting
CUSTOM COOK
1. Touch CUSTOM COOK.
2. Touch CUSTOM COOK again to scan and
select food settings.
3. Touch QUANTITY to scan and select
quantity settings.
23
: :icrowave Cooking
PREPARATION
Follow package directions. ...............................................................................................................................
Entree 11 oz (311 g),
16 oz (425 g)
Casserole To reheat, flatten on plate or place in bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir
before serving.
CODE FOOD QUANTITY
1 Frozen 9 oz (240 g),
2 cups (500 mL),
4 cups (1 L),
6 cups (1.5 L),
8 cups (2 L)
1 to 4 cups
(250 mL- 1L)
Frozen
Vegetables
Place in a microwave safe container.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cook-
ing remove from oven, stir, cover, and let
stand 3 minutes before serving.
NOTE: When cooking a 10 oz (284 g)
package of frozen vegetables (this equals
about 1X cups [375 mL]), touch Quantity
pad once for 1 cup (250 mL) of "tender
crisp" vegetables (you cannot enter X cup
[125 mL] amounts) or touch Quantity pad
twice for 2 cups (500 mL) of vegetables
more fully cooked.
4 Bacon 2, 3, 4, or Place on microwave safe container. Cover
6 strips with paper towel. After cooking remove
from oven carefully.
5 Fresh 1 to 4 cups Place in a microwave-safe container. For
Vegetables (250 mL-1 L) beans, carrots, corn, and peas, add
1 tablespoon (15 mL) water per cup. For
broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and
cauliflower, cook immediately after
washing with no additional water. If you like
tender-crisp vegetables, set the Custom
Cook quantity for half the amount of
vegetables you are actually cooking. For
example, when cooking 2 cups (500 mL) of
vegetables, set QUANTITY for 1 cup (250
mL). Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After
cooking, remove from oven, stir, cover, and
let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
6 Frozen 1, 2, 3, or 4 Follow package directions.
Burrito
7 Hot Dogs 1, 2, 4, or 6 Pierce hot dogs with a fork and place on
a microwave safe container. Cover hot
dogs with a paper towel.
8 Baked 1 to 6 Before baking, remember to pierce
Potatoes potatoes with a fork several times. After
cooking, wrap in foil and let potato stand
5 minutes.
24
_icrowave Cooking
1. Put food in oven and close
door.
2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.
3. Choose food setting.
Keep touching CUSTOM COOK until the
food that you are cooking appears on
the display.
Example for Casseroles (Code 2):
twice
NOTES:
• To choose the desired food setting, see
the Cook Guide Label on the front
frame of the oven or the "Custom cook
chart" earlier in this section.
• You can disable or enable the Quantity
pad prompt. See "Using help prompts"
in the "Cooking Guide" section for more
information.
4. Enter food size or weight.
Example for 4 cups (1 L):
:[
twice
Touch START or wait 5 seconds for oven
to start automatically.
The cooking time will count down.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "End".
5. After cooking, open the door
OR
©
fMIOROWAVE OVEN/
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm
in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes.
1. Put hot, cooked food in oven
and close the door.
2. Set keep-warm time (up to 99
minutes).
3. Set cook power at 10% (see
pages 14).
4. Start oven.
To program keep-warm at the end of a
microwave cooking cycle, follow the
instructions in the "Cooking in stages"
section using 10% power up to 99 minutes
as the last cycle.
NOTES:
• Food cooked covered should be covered
when kept warm
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should
be uncovered when kept warm.
• Complete meals should be covered when
kept warm on a dinner plate.
25
with CRISPand BROIL
This section gives you step-by-step instructions for operating the Crisp and Broil functions.
• Use the broiling grid with or without the
Crisper pan. When cooking with the broil
• The CRISPWARE TM Crisper Pan is
specially designed for crisping and
browning food. It can be preheated for 2 to
3 minutes before use.
• Brush Crisper Pan with _ tsp (3 mL) of oil
or spray with nonstick cooking spray before
heating. This will make it easier to remove
food from the pan and clean the pan
after use.
element, the Crisper pan will catch
drippings from the food.
• Use the broiling grid to place food closer
to the broil element for faster cooking. See
"Utensils" in the "Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven" section for more
information.
• If you want to add more time during
cooking use EASY MINUTE.
Use CRISP to cook and brown food in the
Crisper Pan. For example, use CRISP for
sauteing meats and vegetables, for pan
frying bacon and eggs, and for crisping and
browning pizza and cheese sandwiches.
2. Choose CRISP.
3. Set crisping time.
Example for 10 minutes:
)
When using CRISP, microwaves heat the
Crisper Pan to brown and crisp the bottom
of food while the broil element cooks and
browns food from the top.
1. Place food on Crisper Pan, put
pan on turntable, and close door.
NOTE: If you enter a crisping time
greater than 90 minutes, "RETRY" shows
on the display.
4. Start oven.
C
26
ooking with CRISP and BROIL
NOTES:
• You can increase crisping time after
touching START by pressing EASY
MINUTE.
• You can disable or enable the USE
PAN prompt. See "Using help prompts"
in the "Cooking Guide" section for more
information.
After 4 seconds, the cooking time will
count down.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound and the display will show "End."
5. After cooking, open the door
OR
ii¸¸OLi_i_C!i'iil
fMIOROWAVE OVEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
Broil lets you cook and brown small
amounts of food (from 1 to 4 pieces). The
broil element is located in the microwave
oven ceiling near the door.
For best results when broiling:
• Remove turntable coupling located in the
center of the oven bottom under the glass
turntable. See the "Caring for Your Micro-
wave Oven" section for more information.
• Replace the glass turntable.
• Preheat the broil element for 2 to 3
minutes.
• After preheating, place all food on one half
of the broiling grid only.
• Place grid securely on turntable with food
positioned in the front area close to the
door and directly under the broil element.
• For even browning, turn food over halfway
through cooking.
• Do not leave the oven door open for long
periods of time when using the broil
element. This could affect cooking
performance.
1. Put food in oven and close door.
2. Touch BROIL.
3. Set broiling time.
NOTE: If you try to enter a broiling time
greater than 90 minutes, "RETRY"
shows on the display.
4. Start oven.
;c
NOTES:
• You can increase broiling time after
touching START by pressing EASY
MINUTE.
• You can disable or enable the USE
GRID prompt. See "Using help
prompts" in the "Cooking Guide"
section for more information.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "end."
5. After cooking, open the door
OR
fMIO£OWAVE OVEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
27
.........ooking with CONVECT
This section gives you step-by-step instructions for operating the CONVECT function in the
microwave oven.
NOTE:
• Use the short convection grid with bake-
ware or place food directly on grid. The
turntable will catch drippings from the food.
1. Place convection grid in oven
T(} iLiiCib_
Ci:Cij !ii,,,iiViilliliiiilCi!i....
Touch this pad to cook small amounts of
food on a single rack using the CONVECT
feature in the microwave oven. For even
heating, the fan at the rear of the microwave
oven circulates the heated air from the ele-
ment. Do not cover the grid with aluminum
foil. Always use the convection grid when
cooking with CONVECT. The grid positions
the food in the best location for air circulation
around it during cooking. Place the grid in
the microwave oven before preheating.
and close the door.
2. Set QUICK PREHEAT.
twice
NOTES:
• You can change the cooking tempera-
ture setting as desired from 170°F
(75°C) minimum to to 450°F (232°C)
maximum by touching the correct
number keys now.
• Cooking times using CONVECT may
be slightly longer than suggested in the
cookbook recipes included with your
lower oven.
THEN
We recommend preheating the oven
before placing food inside for cooking.
When the microwave oven is preheated,
place cookware containing food on the
convection grid or place food directly on the
grid. Prevent heat loss by opening the
door only when necessary and closing it
quickly during CONVECT cooking.
NOTE: You may choose to QUICK
PREHEAT or not to preheat.
28
3. When display says "TIME," set
cooking time by touching
Number keys.
Example for 1 hr, 25 min:
NOTES:
• Cooking time is 4 hours maximum. Ifyou
enter a cooking time longer than 4 hours,
the display will reset itself to 4:00.
ooking with CONVECT
• When preheat reaches 170°F (75°C),
the display will show temperature in 5°F
(-15°C) increments until oven reaches
set cooking temperature.
When preheat time ends, one tone will
sound, and the display will show cooking
time.
4. Place food or bakeware on short
convection grid positioned on
turntable. Close the door.
5. Start oven
(display counts down cooking time)
NOTE:
• Each time you open and close the
microwave door, you must touch EASY
MINUTE/START again.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "end."
6. After cooking, open the door
OR
f.,0,0WAVE0VEN1
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch CANCEL.
This will clear the display.
1. Put food in bakeware and place
bakeware on short convection
grid or put food directly on grid
positioned on oven turntable.
Close the door.
2. Choose CONVECT.
once
NOTE:
• You can change the cooking tempera-
ture setting as desired from 170°F
(75°C) minimum to to 450°F (232°C)
maximum by touching the correct
number keys now.
3. When display says "TIME," set
cooking time by touching
Number keys.
Example for 1 hr, 25 min:
NOTES:
• Cooking time is 4 hours maximum. If you
enter a cooking time longer than 4
hours, the display will reset itself to 4:00.
• When preheat reaches 170°F (75°C),
the display will show temperature in 5°F
(-15°C) increments until oven reaches
set cooking temperature.
4. Start oven.
(display counts down cooking time)
NOTE:
• Each time you open and close the
microwave door, you must touch EASY
MINUTE/START again.
When cooking time ends, four tones will
sound, and the display will show "end."
5. After cooking, open the door
OR
ii¸¸C_i_iLiiC ii!i
Four tones will repeat every minute until
you open the oven door or touch
CANCEL. This will clear the display.
29
ng Guide
You can use Number pads as shortcuts
when cooking with your microwave oven.
For example, to reheat 1 cup (250 mL) of
cheese dip:
1. Press the Reheat pad.
2. Choose category 4 by pressing Number
pad 4.
3. Choose one cup by pressing the Number
pad 1.
All food categories and many food
quantities have matching Number pads. The
charts below show how you may use the
Number pads to choose cook powers, food
categories, and food quantities.
COOK POWER
% OF FULL COOK
POWER TOUCH
90% 9
80% 8
70% 7
60% 6
50% 5
40% 4
30% 3
20% 2
10% 1
O% 0
CUSTOM REHEAT
CATEGORY TOUCH QUANTITY TOUCH
Dinner Plate
Bread
Meats
Cheese Dip
Soups
Sauce
Pizza
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 to 2 servings
1 to 6 slices
1 to 6 servings
1 to 3 cups (250-750 mL)
1 to 4 cups (250-1000 mL)
1 to 3 cups (250-750 mL)
1 to 2 servings
1 or2
1,2, 3,4, 5, or6
1,2, 3,4, 5, or6
1,2, or3
1,2, 3, or4
1,2, or3
1 or2
Beverage 8 BeVerage ....................................................................................................................................................Serving Temperature
8o#ee i i
Tea 2 Hot 2
Hot Chocolate 3 Very Hot 3
CUSTOM DEFROST
CATEGORY TOUCH QUANTITY TOUCH
Meats 1 0.10 (1 oz.) to 6.60 Ibs (6 Ibs, 8 oz) Enter actual weight or
Chicken/Poultry 2
Fish/Seafood 3
Bagel 4
Fruit Juice
Roll/Muffin
0.10 (1 oz.) to 6.60 Ibs (6 Ibs, 8 oz)
0.10 (1 oz.) to 4.40 Ibs (4 Ibs, 6 oz)
1 to6
6 oz (170 g), 12 oz (340 g),
16 oz (455 g)
1 to6
press the Quantity Pad to
increase displayed weight
by / pounds (113 g).
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or6
Quantity Pad
1,2,3,4,5, or6
3O
ooking Guide
CUSTOM COOK
TOUCH
Frozen Entree 1 9 oz (240 g), Quantity Pad
Casserole
4
5
6
7
8
Frozen Vegetables
Bacon
Fresh Vegetables
Frozen Burrito
Hot Dogs
Baked Potato
11 oz (311 g),
16 oz (425 g)
2 cups (.5 L), Quantity Pad
4 cups (1 L),
6 cups (1.5 L),
8 cups (2 L)
1 to 4 cups 1, 2, 3, or 4
(250 mL to 1 L)
2, 3, 4, or 6 strips Quantity Pad
1 to 4 cups 1, 2, 3, or 4
(250 mL to 1 L)
1 to4 1, 2, 3, or4
1, 2, 4, 6 Quantity Pad
lto6 1,2,3,4,5, or6
POPCORN
3.00 oz (85 g) 2
...................................................................................................................3................................................................................
When using the BROIL or CRISP mode on
the microwave oven, you can disable or
enable help prompts by pressing and
holding Number pad 2 for 5 seconds. The
display will tell you when the help prompt
changes to on or off.
31
ooking Guide
Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
STARTING
ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE
Meat (Chicken pieces, Cover loosely. (Do not cover
chops, hamburgers, when broiling.)
meat loaf slices)
1 serving Refrigerated 1 to 2 min at 70%
2 servings Refrigerated 2_ to 4½ rain at 70%
Meat Slices (Beef, ham, Room temp
pork, turkey) 1 or more
servings Refrigerated
45 sec to 1 min per serving
at 50%
1 to 3 min per serving
at 50%
Cover with gravy or wax
paper. Check after 30 sec
per serving.
Stirrable Casseroles and Cover. Stir after half the
Main Dishes time.
1 serving Refrigerated 2 to 4 rain at 100%
2 servings Refrigerated 4 to 6 rain at !00%
4-6 servings Refrigerated 6 to 8 min at 100%
Nonstirrable Casseroles Cover with wax paper.
and Main Dishes
1 serving Refrigerated 5 to 8 min at 50%
2 servings Refrigerated 9 to 12 min at 50%
4-6 servings Refrigerated 13 to 16 min at 50%
Soup, Cream Cover. Stir after half the
1 cup (250 mL) Refrigerated 3 to 4_ min at 50% time.
1 can (10 oz [284 mL]) Room temp 5 to 7 min at 50%
Soup, Clear Cover. Stir after half the
1 cup (250 mL) Refrigerated 2_ to 31/2min at 100% time.
1 can (10 oz [284 mL]) Room temp 4 to 5Z min at 100%
Pizza (Medium Slice)
1 slice Room temp 15 to 25 sec at 100%
1 slice Refrigerated 30 to 40 sec at 100%
2 slices Room temp 30 to 40 sec at 100%
2 slices Refrigerated 45 to 55 sec at 100%
Vegetables Cover. Stir after half the
1 serving Refrigerated _ to 1_ min at 100% time.
2 servings Refrigerated 1_ to 2_ min at 100%
Baked Potato Cut potato lengthwise and
1 Refrigerated 1 to 2 min at 50% then several times cross-
2 Refrigerated 2 to 3 min at 50% wise. Cover with wax paper.
Breads Wrap single roll, bagel, or
(Dinner or breakfast roll) muffin in paper towel. To re-
1 roll Room temp 8 to 12 sec at 50% heat several, line plate with
2 rolls Room temp 11 to !5 sec at 100% paper towel. Cover
4 rolls Room temp 18 to 22 sec at 100% with another paper towel.
Pie
Whole Refrigerated 5 to 7 min at 70%
1 slice Refrigerated 30 sec at 100%
32
ooking Guide
ii
Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
FOOD COOK POWER TIME
MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD
Bacon (per slice)
Ground Beef for
Casseroles (1 Ib [.45 kg])
Ground Beef Patties (2)
Ground Beef Patties (4)
Meat Loaf (1_ Ibs [.7 kg])
Chicken Pieces
Internal temperature should
be 185°F (85°C) after standing.
Turkey Breast 100%
Internal temperature should 70%
be 185°F (85°C) after standing.
Fish Fillets (1 Ib [.45 kg]) 100%
Scallops and Shrimp (1 Ib [.45 kg]) 100%
100% 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice
100% 4 to 6 min
100% 1st side 2 min,
2nd side 12_to 2_"min
100% 1st side 2_ min,
2nd side 2 to 3 min
70% 13 to 19 min
100% 6 to 9 min/Ib (454 g)
5 min, then
8 to 12 min/Ib (454 g)
5 to 6 min
3_ to 5_ min
VEGETABLES
Beans, Green or Yellow (1 Ib [.45 kg]) 100%
Broccoli (1 Ib [.45 kg]) 100%
Carrots (1 Ib [.45 kg]) 100%
Cauliflower (medium head) 100%
Corn on the Cob (2) 100%
(4) 100%
Potatoes, Baked (4 medium) 100%
Squash, Summer (1 Ib [.45 kg]) 100%
6 to 12 min
6 to 10 min
8 to 12 min
6 to 9 min
4 to 9 min
6 to 16 min
13 to 19 min
3 to 8 min
OTHER
Applesauce (4 servings) 100% 7 to 10 min
Baked Apples (4) 100% 4 to 6 min
Chocolate (melt 1 square) 50% 1 to 2 min
Eggs, Scrambled (2) 100% 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec
(4) 100% 2 to 3 min
Hot Cereals (1 servings) 100% 1_ to 5 min
(4 servings) 100% 4_ to 7 min
Nachos (large plate) 50% 1_ to 2_ min
Water for Beverage (1 cup [250 mL]) 100% 2_ to 4 min
(2 cups [500 mL]) 100% 4_ to 6 min
ooking Guide
Coo!iii , i:::iiiiiiii iii "i!!iii,iiii i
Amount of food
• If you increase or decrease the amount
of food you prepare, the time it takes to
cook that food will also change. For
example, if you double a recipe, add a
little more than half the original cooking
time. Check for aloneness and, if neces-
sary, add more time in small increments.
Starting temperature of food
• The lower the temperature of the food
being put into the microwave oven, the
longer it takes to cook. Food at room
temperature will be reheated more quickly
than food at refrigerated temperature.
Composition of food
• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be
heated faster than food containing a lot
of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a
higher temperature than water in the
cooking process.
• The more dense the food, the longer it
takes to heat. "Very dense" food like meat
takes longer to reheat than lighter, more
porous food like sponge cakes.
Size and shape
• Smaller pieces of food will cook faster
than larger pieces and same-shaped
pieces of food cook more evenly than
irregularly shaped foods.
• With unevenly shaped foods, the thinner
parts will cook faster than the thicker
areas. Place the thinner parts of chicken
wings and legs in the center of the dish.
Covering food
Cover food to:
• Reduce splattering
• Shorten cooking times
• Retain food moisture
All coverings that allow microwaves to
pass through are suitable.
Releasing pressure in foods
• Several foods (for example: baked
potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some
fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. This can cause the food to
burst from steam building up in them
during cooking. To relieve the pressure and
to prevent bursting, pierce these foods
before cooking with a fork, cocktail pick, or
toothpick.
Using standing time
• Always allow food to stand for a while
after cooking. Standing time after
defrosting, cooking, or reheating always
improves the results since the temperature
will then be evenly distributed throughout
the food.
• The length of the standing time depends
on the volume and density of the food.
Sometimes it can be as short as the time
it takes you to remove the food from the
oven and take it to the serving table.
However, with larger, denser food, the
standing time may be as long as 10
minutes.
Stirring, turning foods
• Stirring and turning foods distributes
heat quickly to the center of the dish and
avoids overcooking at the outer edges of
the food.
34
ooking Guide
Arranging food
For best results, distribute food evenly on
the plate. You can do this in several ways:
• If you are cooking several items of the
same food, such as baked potatoes,
place them in a ring pattern for uniform
cooking.
• When cooking foods of uneven shapes
or thickness, such as chicken breasts,
place the smaller or thinner area of the
food towards the center of the dish where
it will be heated last.
• Layer thin slices of meat on top of
each other.
• When you cook or reheat whole fish,
score the skin - this prevents cracking.
Shield the tail and head of whole fish with
small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking
but ensure the foil does not touch the
sides of the oven.
• Do not let food or a container touch the
top or sides of the oven. This will prevent
possible arcing.
Using aluminum foil containers
Metal containers should not be used in a
microwave oven. There are, however, some
exceptions. If you have purchased food
which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil
container, then refer to the instructions on
the package. When using aluminum foil
containers, cooking times may be longer
because microwaves will only penetrate
the top of the food.
If you use aluminum containers without
package instructions, follow these guidelines:
• Place container in a glass bowl and add
some water so that it covers the bottom
of the container, not more than _ inch
(6 mm) high. This ensures even heating
of the container bottom.
• Always remove the lid to avoid damage
to the oven.
• Use only undamaged containers.
• Do not use containers taller than Y inch
(19 mm).
• Container must be at least half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum
inch (6 mm) between the aluminum
container and the walls of the oven and
also between two aluminum containers.
• Always place container on turntable.
• Reheating food in aluminum foil
containers usually takes up to double the
time compared to reheating in plastic, glass,
china, or paper containers. The time when
food is ready will vary depending upon the
type of container you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after
heating so that heat is spread evenly
throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in
your microwave oven
• Do not do canning of foods in the oven.
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting
in damage to the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize
objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to
maintain the high temperature required for
safe sterilization.
35
aring for Your Microwave
Oven
Your CRISPWAVE microwave oven has a
stainless steel interior. Unlike painted steel
interiors found in most other microwave
ovens, the surface will not chip, rust or cor-
rode. Over time, stains can occur on the
stainless steel surface as the result of food
particles splattering during cooking. This is
normal.
o Do not use metal scouring pads, steel
wool or soap-filled scouring pads on the
inside oven cavity. They will scratch the
surface.
o Rub in the direction of the grain line to
avoid marring the surface.
o Amways wipe dry to avoid water marks.
o if commercial cleaners are used, follow
label directions. If product contains
chlorine (bleach), wipe thoroughly with
clean water and dry with a soft, lint-free
cloth. Chlorine is a corrosive substance.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with
warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft
cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a
mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas
clean where door and oven frame touch
when closed. Wipe well with clean water.
For stubborn soil, boil 1 cup (250 mL) of
water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam
will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside
the oven, boil 1 cup (250 mL) of water with
lemon juice or vinegar.
For exterior surfaces and control panel:
Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.
Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive cleaners, steel-wool
pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can damage the control panel
and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
To clean turntable and turntable support,
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled
areas, use a mild cleanser and scouring
sponge. The turntable and turntable support
are dishwasher safe.
You can remove the glass turntable to clean
the oven cavity floor; however, this oven is
designed to operate with the turntable in
place. Do not operate the microwave oven
when the turntable is removed for cleaning.
See the "how your microwave oven works"
section for more information about the
turntable.
To clean the Broiling Grid, wash with
steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Grid
is dishwasher-safe.
To clean CRISPWARE TM Crisper Pan,
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled
areas use a mild cleanser and scouring
sponge. Pan is dishwasher safe.
CLEANING TASK WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Routine cleaning and Liquid detergent/soap Wipe with damp cloth or sponge,
fingerprints and water, or then wipe with clean water and dry.
aIFpurpose cleaner
Stubborn stains and Mildly abrasive cleanser To avoid marring the surface, rub in
baked-on residue or stainless-steel the direction of grain lines with a
cleaners damp cloth or sponge and
cleanser. Wipe thoroughly with
clean water. Repeat if necessary.
Hard water spots Vinegar Swab or wipe with cloth.
Wipe with clean water and dry.
36
and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
the turntable or turn the turntable over to you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used
accommodate a large dish? in your oven must fit on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so Youcan use a rack only if rack is supplied with
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at your microwave oven. Use of any rack not
a time? supplied with the microwave oven can result in
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in Usable metal includes aluminum foil for
my microwave oven? shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is
inch [19 mm] deep and half filled with food
to absorb microwave energy). When broiling
or using CRISP, use the specially designed
CRISPWARE TM Crisper Pan that comes with
your oven. Never allow metal to touch walls
or door. (For more information, see "Cooking
tips" in the "Cooking Guide" section.)
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
either direction? counterclockwise, depending on the rotation
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not
appears wavy. Is this normal? affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear You hear the sound of the transformer when
when my microwave oven is operating? the magnetron tube cycles on.
....Why does ihe dish become l_oi when i As{he food becomes hot it wiii conduc{ {he..................................
microwave food in it? I thought that this heat to the dish. Also when broiling remember
should not happen, that the Crisper Pan is made of a special mate-
rial that absorbs microwave energy, making the
pan very hot for browning. Use hot pads or the
Crisper Pan handle to remove food after cook-
ing and broiling.
What does "standing time" mean? "Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.
This frees the oven for other cooking.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do I get the best results? following manufacturer's guidelines or use
the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not
use regular paper bags. Use the "listening
test" by stopping the oven as soon as the
popping slows to a "pop" every one or two
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.
37
uestions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking.
exhaust vent? The microwave oven has been designed to
vent this steam out the top vents.
How does my CRtSPWARE TM Crisper Pan The bottom of your Crisper Pan is coated
aid browning and crisping? with a special material that absorbs the mag-
netic part of the microwave energy. This
material becomes very hot and transfers heat
to the bottom of the Crisper Pan for higher
temperature cooking.
Sometimes I notice sparking when broiling. Sparking is caused by burning off of fat from
What causes this? past cooking. It will stop when fat is all burned
off of the oven.
38
ng
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of
any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.
If you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.
• Is the microwave oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage?
(See the Installation Instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
• Has the electric company experienced a power failure?
PROBLEM CAUSE
The microwave • The door is not firmly closed and latched.
oven will not run • You did not touch EASY MINUTE START.
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that was programmed earlier is still running.
• You have not entered numbers after touching MICRO COOK.
Microwave cooking • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or
times seem too long lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the
line voltage is low. Your electrician or service technician can
tell you if the outlet voltage is too low.
i
• The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
• Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
The turntable will • The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable
not turn is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable, check
that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven.
If turntable support does not move, call a designated service
technician for repair. Cooking without the turntable can give
you poor results.
The display shows • The oven door is not closed completely.
a time counting • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch
down, but the oven OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer.
is not cooking
You do not hear the • You have disabled the tones. See "Using Your Electric
Programming Tone Convection Oven" in your Lower Electric Convection Oven Use
and Care Guide on page 7.
of the vent during
broiling
"F" followed by a • There has been a command pad failure. Call for service. See
number appears on "Requesting Assistance or Service" on pages 40 or 41. Touch
.......Display ........................................................Number pad ! !o €lear fa!!ure COdefrom Display. .................... ;
If none of these items is causing your problem, see "Requesting Assistance or Service"
section.
39
Service
Assistance or
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the "Troubleshooting Guide" section.
It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions.
Call the KitchenAid Consumer
_ ssistance Center toll
free: 1-800-422-1230.
Our consultants are
available to assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the
complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see the "A Note to You"
section). This information will help us to
better respond to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
• Features and specifications on our full
line of appliances.
• Installation information.
• Use and maintenance procedures.
• Accessory and repair parts sales.
• Specialized customer assistance
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,
limited vision, etc.).
• Referrals to local dealers, service
companies, and repair parts distributors.
KitchenAid designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the KitchenAid designated
service company in your area, you can
also look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages.
If you need to order replacement parts,
we recommend that you only use factory
specified parts. These parts will fit right
and work right, because they are made
with the same precision used to build
every new KITCHENAtD ®appliance. To
locate factory specified replacement parts
in your area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number or your nearest
designated service center.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to KitchenAid with any questions or
concerns at:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
4O
equesting Assistance or Service
Call the KitchenAid Consumer
Assistance Center toll free:
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at
1-800-461-5681. Our
consultants are available
to assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the
complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see the "A Note to You" section).
This information will help us to better
respond to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
• Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances.
• Accessory and repair parts sales.
• Specialized customer assistance
(French speaking, hearing impaired,
limited vision, etc.).
• Referrals to local dealers, service
companies, and repair parts distributors.
KitchenAid designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
To locate the KitchenAid designated
service company in your area, you can
also look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages.
Contact Inglis Limited Appliance Service from anywhere in Canada at 1-800-807-6777.
If you need to order replacement parts,
we recommend that you only use factory
specified parts. These parts will fit right
and work right, because they are made
with the same precision used to build
every new KtTCHENAID ®appliance. To
locate factory specified replacement parts
in your area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number or your nearest
designated service center.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to KitchenAid with any questions or
concerns at:
Consumer Relations Department
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N3A7
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
41
Electric Built-ln
Microwave
LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID
WARRANTY: WILL PAY FOR: WILL NOT PAY FOR:
ONE-YEAR FULL
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE.
SECOND-
THROUGH FIFTH-
YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE.
SECOND-
THROUGH
TENTH-YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE.
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in mate-
rials or workmanship.
Service must be
provided by a
KitchenAid designated
servicing company.
Replacement parts for
microwave magnetron
or any oven electric
element to correct
defects in materials or
workmanship.
Replacement parts for
solid state touch control
system to correct
defects in materials or
workmanship.
Replacement parts for
the stainless steel oven
cavity/inner door if the
part rusts through due
to defects in materials
or workmanship.
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the
microwave oven.
2. Instruct you how to use the
microwave oven.
3. Replace house fuses or correct
house wiring.
B. Repairs when oven is used in other
than normal single-family household use.
C. Damage resulting from accident,
alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood,
acts of God, improper installation,
installation not in accordance with local
electrical codes, or use of products not
approved by KitchenAid.
D. Any labor costs during the limited
warranties.
E. Replacement parts or repair labor
costs for units operated outside the
United States or Canada.
F. Pickup and delivery. This product
is designed to be repaired in the home.
G. Repairs to parts or systems resulting
from unauthorized modifications made
to the appliance.
H. In Canada, travel or transportation
expenses for customers who reside in
remote areas. 3/99
KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details,
please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer.
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. In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at
1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call KitchenAid Canada at one of the telephone numbers listed
in the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.
4452614 _ Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A. 6/99
@ 1999 KitchenAid KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada Printed in U.SA
