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Microwave

Oven

PART NO. 3828W5A1144/8171822

Model
KCMS135H

A Note to You ................... 2

Microwave Oven
Safety ............................ 3-4

Installation
Instructions ...................... 5

Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .............. 7

Standard Microwave
Cooking .......................... 18

Auto Sensor Cooking ... 27

Caring for Your
Microwave Oven ............ 30

Cooking Guide ............... 31

Questions and
Answers ......................... 39

Troubleshooting ............ 40

Requesting Assistance
or Service ....................... 42

Index ............................... 43

Warranty ......................... 44

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Summary of Contents for KCMS135H

Page 1: ...ation Instructions 5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 7 Standard Microwave Cooking 18 Auto Sensor Cooking 27 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 30 Cooking Guide 31 Questions and Answers 39 Troubleshooting 40 Requesting Assistance or Service 42 Index 43 Warranty 44 1 800 422 1230 Call us with questions or comments www kitchenaid com ...

Page 2: ... of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling the telephone number above When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see diagram in the Getting to Know section Keep this book and t...

Page 3: ... 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 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...

Page 4: ...s d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation 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 ins...

Page 5: ...ature above 50 F for proper operation NOTE You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in Built in kits in the Getting to Know section wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL approved trim kit Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake ...

Page 6: ... risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that...

Page 7: ...s heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV 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 your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable...

Page 8: ...ime for all recipes 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 If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approve...

Page 9: ...Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV are on different branch circuits Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook ...

Page 10: ...ating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue c...

Page 11: ... the turntable is correct side up in the oven Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the turntable Follow the...

Page 12: ...e This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results See pages 7 11 30 and 39 for more details 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 6 Cooking Guide Label 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to per form all fu...

Page 13: ... it detects from the food See page 27 for more information 4 AUTO SENSOR POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn See page 29 for more information 5 CUSTOM COOK Touch this pad to cook foods without entering a cook power or time See page 22 for mor...

Page 14: ... of a cooking cycle and seven tones signal the end of the Minute Timer function Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH If you do not want to continue cooking Close the door and the light goes off OR TOUCH NOTE Before setting a function touch CANCEL OFF ...

Page 15: ...BS147D KEBI171D KEBS177D KEBI101D KEBS107D KEBI141D KEBS147D KEBI171D KEBS177D KEBI101D KEBS107D KEBI141D KEBS147D KEBI171D KEBS177D KEBI101D KEBS107D COLOR Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel White Biscuit White Biscuit White Biscuit Black Black Black KIT MODEL NO MK1134XHS MK1137XHS MK1130XHS MK1134XHQ V MK1137XHQ V MK1130XHQ V MK1134XHB MK1137XHB MK1130XHB TOUCH YOU SEE CLOCK SET Ge...

Page 16: ...l the Minute Timer 1 Touch TIMER 2 Enter the time to be counted down Example for 3 minutes Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven TOUCH YOU SEE Using the Minute Timer 3 Start the countdown 4 When the set time ends 7 tones will sound The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF CANCEL OFF TIMER TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE display counts down set time time of day 0 0 3 TOUCH YOU SEE ...

Page 17: ...an use EASY MINUTE only with timed cooking and CUSTOM COOK You can only use EASY MINUTE to start the oven if no other cooking function is running TOUCH YOU SEE once Easy Minute COOK 3 When the cooking time ends 4 tones will sound and the oven will stop The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF YOU SEE YOU SEE time of day If a preset cooking time is too long or too short you c...

Page 18: ... ends 4 tones will sound and the oven will stop The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF This section gives you instructions for standard microwave cooking Please read these instructions carefully Cooking at high cook power TOUCH YOU SEE display counts down cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE Standard Microwave Cooking YOU SEE YOU SEE time of day 1 0 3 START COOK display scrolls the ...

Page 19: ...7 70 of full power 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and most vegetables Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or stirrable casse...

Page 20: ...2 Set the cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Set the cook power Example for 50 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE POWER LEVEL 5 Standard Microwave Cooking 7 0 3 display scrolls the words TOUCH START OR POWER display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 ...

Page 21: ... oven 5 When the cooking time ends 4 tones will sound and the oven will stop The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL OFF TOUCH YOU SEE display counts down cooking time YOU SEE YOU SEE time of day Standard Microwave Cooking START COOK ...

Page 22: ...e behind the door 1 2 3 6 5 4 1 2 3 6 5 4 4 Touch one of more of these Number pads to enter the amount This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can cook INSTRUCTIONS Place bacon strips on a paper plate or dinner plate lined with paper towels or on a microwave bacon rack Remove from the package and place on a plate If baked good size is over 3 oz each enter serving size a...

Page 23: ...pe NOTES See the Custom defrost chart later in this section for defrosting directions for each food To defrost items not listed in the Custom defrost chart use 30 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information During defrosting 5 tones sound and the display will ask you to turn food over After you do so close the door and touch START to continue defrosting See the Custom defros...

Page 24: ...round Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begi...

Page 25: ...lace in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE Tu...

Page 26: ...cken 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 For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section Defrosting tips Weight conversion ch...

Page 27: ... not generate microwave energy for approximately 28 seconds at the beginning of the sensor cooking cycle AUTO SENSOR COOK has preset cook powers for cooking 10 different types of food To use AUTO SENSOR COOK 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch Select menu 0 to 9 See cooking guide behind door 3 Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food NOTE See the chart below for the types of...

Page 28: ...stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed Stir rice Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1 to 2 quart casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking is complete allow 5 minutes standing time Crumble meat into a microwavable container Season and cover with plastic wrap Vent cover for well done meat Place the food around the sides of a microwave safe container Season and add 1 4 t...

Page 29: ...e heated in a microwave container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with plastic wrap and vent FOOD Dinner Plate Soup Sauce Casserole NUMBER PAD 1 2 3 This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can reheat AUTO SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commer cially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just 1 pad To use SENSOR POPCO...

Page 30: ...g This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar in it 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 cleansers steel woo...

Page 31: ...ng Cover with plastic wrap Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel on microwave safe rack Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times crosswise Cover with wax paper STARTING TEMPERATURE Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refriger...

Page 32: ...y through cooking time Rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Casserole Cover with plastic wrap Stir halfway through cooking time Rack Cover with wax paper Turn over halfway through cooking time INTERNAL TEMP AFTER STANDING 160 F 130 F 145 F 160 F 160 F MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS MEDIUM 50 21 to 24 min per lb 27 to 30 min per lb MEDIUM 50 Rare 5 to 8 min per lb Med 7 to 10...

Page 33: ...ing time Rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Breast side down on rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time Rack Cover with plastic wrap Turn over halfway through cooking time INTERNAL TEMP AFTER STANDING 180 F 180 F 170 F 180 F 170 F 170 F MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS MEDIUM HIGH 70 5 to 8 min per lb HIGH 100 5 to 71 2 min per lb 4 to 7 min per l...

Page 34: ... casserole 1 4 cup water Cover Stir twice 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir once Wash Leave 1 inch of tops 2 qt casserole 1 4 cup water Cover Stir every 5 min Wash 2 qt casserole Add no water Cover Rearrange after 3 min Uncover during stand Wash 2 qt casserole Add no water Cover Stir after 3 min Uncover during stand 1 qt casserole 2 tbsp wate...

Page 35: ...2 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 2 min Remove leaves and core center 2 qt casserole 2 tbsp water Cover 1 qt casserole 1 tbsp water Cover Stir after 3 min 9 in pie plate 2 tbsp water Cover Rearrange after 4 min 2 qt oval or rectangular casserole 1 4 cup water Cover 9 in pie plate 2 tbsp water Cover Re...

Page 36: ...ce on paper towels Let stand foil wrapped Peel and quarter potatoes Add 1 2 cup of water 2 qt casserole Cover Stir after 5 min Wash and trim Add no water 3 qt casserole Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole Add no water Cover Stir after 3 min Pierce Place on paper towel Turn over after 4 min 1 qt casserole Add no water Cover Stir after 2 min 1 qt casserole Add no water Cover Break apart and stir a...

Page 37: ... 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 doneness and if necessary 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 re heated more qu...

Page 38: ... without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 inch 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 3 4 inch Container must be at least half filled To av...

Page 39: ...d 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 vent 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 stop...

Page 40: ...L OFF to cancel the Minute Timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch CANCEL OFF to cancel that operation Cooking times PROBLEM Food is not cooked enough The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking CAUSE The electric supply to your home or wall outlets ...

Page 41: ...You have not entered the correct command PROBLEM You do not hear the programming or end of cycle tone Fan problems PROBLEM The fan seems to be running slower than usual CAUSE The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature Display messages PROBLEM The display is scrolling PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY CAUSE There has been a power interrup...

Page 42: ...Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing 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...

Page 43: ...te timer 16 Number pads 13 START 13 ERROR SIGNALS 14 TOPIC PAGE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 6 HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS 7 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 6 PARTS AND FEATURES Cooking guide label 12 Door open button 12 Door safety lock system 12 Light 12 Magnetron 7 39 Model and serial number plate 12 Turntable 7 11 12 30 39 Vents exhaust air intake openings 5 Window 12 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 39 RACK 3...

Page 44: ... Know section for a list of approved built in kits G Repairs 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 workmansh...

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