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KITCHENAID

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 BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or 
furnished with the product, KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for 
Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid 
designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major 
appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not 
apply. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty. 

SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS

In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions 
attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for Factory Specified Parts for the following components if defective in 
materials or workmanship:

SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

On microwave ovens only,

 in the second through tenth years from date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and 

maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for Factory Specified Parts for the 
stainless steel oven cavity/inner door if the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship.

ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY

This limited warranty does not cover:
1.

Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or 
repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 

2.

Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty 
coverage. 

3.

Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is 
contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 

4.

Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in 
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by KitchenAid. 

5.

Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage 
results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to KitchenAid within 30 days from the date of purchase. 

6.

Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be 
repaired in the home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty. 

7.

Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 

8.

Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an 
authorized KitchenAid servicer is not available. 

9.

The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance 
with published installation instructions. 

10.

Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty 
is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance. 

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer. 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED 
HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 
ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION 
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES 
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE 
TO PROVINCE. 

If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies. 
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find 
additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling KitchenAid. In the U.S.A., call 

1-800-422-1230

. In Canada, 

call 

1-800-807-6777

.

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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future 
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation 
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your major appliance 
to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. 
You will need to know your complete model number and serial 
number. You can find this information on the model and serial 
number label located on the product.

Dealer name____________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone number __________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

Serial number __________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

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Solid state touch control system parts

W10174603A

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® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for KCMS1555

Page 1: ...VEOVEN Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com Table of Contents 2 Model KCMS1555 W10174603A ...

Page 2: ...rol Lock 7 Options 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 9 Cooking in Stages 10 Custom Cooking 10 Custom Defrosting 10 Sensor Cooking 11 Sensor Cook 11 Sensor Popcorn 12 Sensor Reheat 12 Keep Warm 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General Cleaning 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SE...

Page 3: ...y food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair ...

Page 4: ...locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the ...

Page 5: ...Requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven WARNING Fire Hazard Do not install oven next to or over a heat source without a UL listed CSA approved in Canada trim kit Doing so can r...

Page 6: ...he hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven will appear in the display If the appears in the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Reset the clock if needed When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cook time remaining When the microwave oven is not in use...

Page 7: ...ted Four tones End of cycle Five tones During defrost cycle as reminder to check turn rearrange or separate food Seven tones End of Timer countdown Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down When the cook function is ac...

Page 8: ...s Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake CookingGuidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turne...

Page 9: ...oll across display Enter the length of time to cook If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK POWER then set the desired cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power 4 Touch START When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 5 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display Cook time may be added in 1 minute increments during the cycle by touching ...

Page 10: ...rom fruit juice containers before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The Custom Defrost feature has preset times and cook pow...

Page 11: ...his will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time To Use Sensor Cook 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK until the desired food type is displayed The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 3 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display FOOD QUANTIT...

Page 12: ...me To Use Sensor Reheat 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT until the desired food type is displayed The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 3 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display KeepWarm Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven The ...

Page 13: ...r vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft...

Page 14: ...ing call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing The clock has not been set See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset the clock...

Page 15: ...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 For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Be...

Page 16: ...and only in home service is covered by this warranty 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized KitchenAid servicer is not available 9 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is instal...

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