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U s e   &   C a r e   G u i d e

Microwave Oven

3828W5A1492/8172191

Model
KCMC155J

A Note to You ............................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ..........................3
Installation Instructions............................5
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven..7

How your microwave oven works........7
How convection cooking works ..........7
How combination cooking works ........7
Microwave cooking tips ........................7
Radio interference ................................9
For the best cooking results ................9
Testing your microwave oven ..............9
Oven utensils guide ..............................9
Testing your dinnerware 
or cookware ............................................10
Operating tips ......................................10
Electrical connection ..........................10
Microwave oven features....................11
Control panel features ........................12
Using PERSONAL CHOICE ................13
Built-in kits............................................13
Setting the clock..................................14
Using the minute timer........................14

Using Your Microwave Oven ................15

Cooking at high cook power ..............15
Cooking at different cook powers......15
Cooking with more than one 
cook cycle ................................................16
Using CUSTOM DEFROST ................17
Using manual defrost ..........................17
Defrosting tips......................................17
Using EASY START..............................18
Using Warm Hold ................................18

Auto Sensor Cooking ............................19

Using AUTO SENSOR COOK ............19
Sensor cooking chart ..........................19
Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT..........20
Sensor reheating chart........................20
Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN ....20
Sensor popcorn chart ........................20

Convection and Combination Cooking..21

Custom convection cooking ..............21
Helpful hints for convection cooking..21 
Using the drip pan ..............................21
Raising (proofing) bread......................22
Custom combination cooking ............22 
Helpful hints for combination 
cooking ................................................22 
Custom broil cooking ..........................22
Helpful hints for broiling ......................23 
Auto convection cooking ....................23

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........26
Questions and Answers ........................27
Troubleshooting ......................................28
Requesting Assistance or Service........29
Warranty ..................................................30

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Summary of Contents for KCMC166J

Page 1: ...ooking at different cook powers 15 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 16 Using CUSTOM DEFROST 17 Using manual defrost 17 Defrosting tips 17 Using EASY START 18 Using Warm Hold 18 Auto Sensor Cooking 19 Using AUTO SENSOR COOK 19 Sensor cooking chart 19 Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT 20 Sensor reheating chart 20 Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN 20 Sensor popcorn chart 20 Convection and Combination Cooking 21 ...

Page 2: ...fter 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 You 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 ...

Page 3: ... in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave o...

Page 4: ...wave 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 loo...

Page 5: ... vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back of the oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal safe ty device may automatically turn the oven off The oven should work properly once ...

Page 6: ...rounding 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 permanentl...

Page 7: ...e food to heat the outer portion quickly Your oven uses con vection cooking whenever you use the Auto Convection Custom Convection or Combination cooking programs DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE How combination cooking works Sometimes combination microwave convection cooking is suggested to get the proper cooking results It short ens the cooking time for foods that normally need...

Page 8: ...luminum foil containers usual ly takes up to double the time compared to reheat ing 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 Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the micro...

Page 9: ...aper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put 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 Oven utensils guide You can use a variet...

Page 10: ...t 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 in 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 possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heatin...

Page 11: ...ity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results 4 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 5 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions 6 Light not shown Automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running 7 Cooking Guide Label 8 Model and Serial Number Plate 9 Convection Rack Part No 8172251 Use to convection or combination cook 1...

Page 12: ...il mode See Using Your Microwave Oven 11 Number pads Touch number pads to control sound volume weight language scroll speed clock Demo mode cooking times cook powers or quantities 12 TIMER Touch this pad to set or cancel the timer function 13 CLOCK SET Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day 14 AUTO CONVECTION pads Touch one of these pads to select type of food to be cooked see pages 21 25...

Page 13: ...ure no other function is on Using the child lock The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave when you do not want them to This will only work when the oven is in stand by mode To lock the control panel Touch and hold CANCEL OFF until LOCKED appears on display approximately 4 seconds One tone will sound To unlock the control panel Touch and hold CANCEL OFF until UNLO...

Page 14: ... Touch CLOCK SET 2 Touch Number pads for time of day For example For 7 00 touch 7 0 0 3 Touch CLOCK SET Using the minute timer You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer 1 Touch TIMER 2 Touch Number pads for desired time in hours minutes For example For 10 minutes touch 1 0 3 Touch START or TIMER or allow the timer to start automatically after a short delay 4 At the end of the set time Tim...

Page 15: ...0 60 of full power WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most 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 sing...

Page 16: ...er 10 10 of full power WHEN TO USE IT 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 6 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle 7 Touch START ...

Page 17: ...ved any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure...

Page 18: ... will show END and 3 tones will sound Using Warm Hold Warm Hold keeps hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven NOTES Food cooked should be covered during Warm Hold Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Warm Hold Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Warm Hold Do not use more than 1 complete Warm Hold cycle The quality of some foods will suffer ...

Page 19: ...ooking Chart Auto Sensor cooking chart DIRECTIONS Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on the turntable around the edge at least 1 inch 2 5 cm apart Let potato stand 5 minutes to finish cooking Remove from package Place vegetables in a microwav able container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Most vegetables need stirring and 2 3 minutes standing time after cooking Place moist veg...

Page 20: ...de which pops the best For best results use fresh bags of popcorn SERVING SIZE 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g 1 75 oz 50 g POPCORN Auto Sensor popcorn chart Auto Sensor reheating chart DIRECTIONS Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place food to be heated in a microwave con tainer Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place food to be heated in a microwav...

Page 21: ...pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection only items Choose pans that do not have extended handles Use convection cooking for items like souffles breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and most meat and fish cooking You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cook ing However you may need to lower some temper atures or reduce some co...

Page 22: ...hart section and follow the directions Custom combination cooking 1 Place food on Convection rack and close the door 2 Touch COMBI 3 Touch Number pads for desired temperature 4 Touch Number pad to set desired cooking time in hours minutes For example For 1 hour touch 1 0 0 5 Touch START When cooking time ends display will show END and 3 tones will sound After cooking the display will return to the...

Page 23: ...g cooking if you desire by touching the Number pads Then touch START Auto Convection No preheat 1 Place food on Convection rack and close the oven door 2 Touch appropriate Auto Convection pads until desired food item appears 3 Touch START When cooking time ends display will show END and 3 tones will sound After cooking the display will return to the time of day when you open the door Auto Convecti...

Page 24: ...wing charts 3 Touch START When cooking time ends display will show END and 3 tones will sound After cooking the display will return to the time of day when you open the door BAKED SPECIALTY OTHER GOODS FOODS FOODS Cookies Warm Hold Pizza Frozen Brownies Cornish Hens Pizza Fresh Muffins Lamb Chops Lasagna Biscuits Kabobs Pasta Fresh Casserole Biscuits Quiche Vegetable Refrigerated Casserole Yeast B...

Page 25: ... POULTRY PORTION AMOUNTS Chicken Frozen Breaded N A Chicken Boneless 5 2 lbs 2 9 kg Chicken w Bone 5 3 5 lbs 2 1 6 kg Chicken Whole 2 6 lbs 9 2 7 kg Turkey Breast Boneless 2 4 lbs 9 1 8 kg Turkey Breast w Bone 3 6 lbs 1 4 2 7 kg 25 Convection and Combination Cooking Poultry chart After cooking let stand for 10 minutes covered with foil to reach desired doneness Fish chart ...

Page 26: ...ve cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces For stainless steel surfaces Do not use steel wool or soap filled scouring pad Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid mar ring the surface Always wipe dry to avoid water marks If commercial cleaners are used follow label directions If product conta...

Page 27: ...from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preset AUTO SENSOR POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopp...

Page 28: ...ectric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remo...

Page 29: ...tion 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...

Page 30: ...rs to parts or systems resulting from un authorized modifications made to the appliance KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company Replacement of magnetron tube to correct defects in materials or workmanship 3 00 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ...

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