KitchenAid
®
Microwave Hood Combination
Model KHMC1857 Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN (sensor)
3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or
2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Fan operates only on low during
Popcorn function.
BAKED POTATO (sensor)
1-4 potatoes (pieces), 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel,
around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place single potato
to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
MEAL REHEAT (sensor)
1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
BEVERAGE
1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster.
1 lb DEFROST
1 lb (454 g) automatic defrost:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover. Turn
over food at signal.
REHEAT:
Touch REHEAT. Select food item.
1 Pizza
– 1-3 slices, 4 oz (114 g) each:
Place on paper towel or paper plate.
2 Casserole
– 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3 Sauce (sensor)
– 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
4 Soup (sensor)
– 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
5 Baked Goods
– 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:
Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as one piece.
SOFTEN/MELT:
Touch SOFTEN/MELT. Select “Soften” or Melt.”
Select food item.
SOFTEN
1 Butter/Margarine
– 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Ice Cream
– 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
3 Cream Cheese
– 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
4 Frozen Juice
– 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g):
Remove lid from container.
MELT
1 Butter/Margarine
– 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Chocolate
– 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz (113, 170, 227 or 340 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
3 Cheese
– 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
4 Marshmallows
– 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
COOK:
Touch COOK. Select food item.
1 Bacon
– 1-6 slices, average thickness:
Follow directions on package.
2 Canned Vegetables
– 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
3 French Toast
– 1-4 pieces:
Follow directions on package.
4 Fresh Vegetables (sensor)
– 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water.
Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
5 Frozen Vegetables (sensor)
– 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe container. Add
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
6 Rice (sensor)
– 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long grain:
Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Use
microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
7 Frozen Entrée
– 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor); 40 or 60 oz
(1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor):
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.
DEFROST:
Touch DEFROST. Select category, then enter weight.
1 Meat
– 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2 Poultry
– 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.
3 Fish
– 0.2-4.4 lbs (90 g-2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
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