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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

Use & Care Guide

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Model KHMS145KSS

4619-652-60621/8183931

Summary of Contents for KHMS145KSS

Page 1: ...TION 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 KHMS145KSS 4619 652 60621 8183931 ...

Page 2: ...ood Characteristics 9 Cooking Guidelines 9 Cookware and Dinnerware 10 Aluminum Foil and Metal 10 Cooking Power 11 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 11 Cooking 11 Sensor Cooking 12 Auto Cooking 12 Easy Minute 12 Cooking in Stages 13 Reheating 13 2 4 Plates 13 Custom Defrost 14 Easy Simmer 14 Keep Warm 15 Crisp or Sizzle 15 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 16 General Cleaning 16 Replacing Filters 16 Replacing Cooktop Light 17 ...

Page 3: ... Some products such as whole eggs in the shell 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 to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial ...

Page 4: ...ds Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when appliance is operat ed in the PAN BROWN mode Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven Do not store anythin...

Page 5: ...e 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...

Page 6: ...or to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Turntable will be turned back on DesignedCookingRack The cooking rack is ideal for two level cooking It provides ex tra cavity space for cooking two or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack 1 Proper Use Rack will become hot Al...

Page 7: ... function If not touched within 5 seconds of touching a pad the START indicator light will glow If not touched within one minute of touching a pad the display returns to the time of day If cooking is interrupted during a non sensor function the START indicator light will glow Touching START will resume the cycle If cooking is interrupted during a sensor function the funtion is cancelled and cannot...

Page 8: ... prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the VENT FAN LIGHT and START pads and number pads 1 and 2 will function If any other pad is touched 3 tones will sound and LOCK will appear in the display The Control Lock is preset unlocked but can be locked To Lock Unlock Control Before locking make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off Touch and hold START for fiv...

Page 9: ...eces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods Heavy dense ...

Page 10: ...ing guidelines Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze sho...

Page 11: ... will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch OFF CANCEL or CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time after touching START by repeating the above steps PERCENT NAME NUMBER USE 100 High default setting 10 Quick heating convenience foods a...

Page 12: ...e increments If the EASY MINUTE pad is touched during cooking one minute of cook time at the current cook power setting and or in the current cooking stage will be added If the pad is touched after cooking is over one minute of cook time at 100 cook power will be added Up to 99 minutes of cook time may be added by touching EASY MINUTE Cook power can be changed after touching EASY MINUTE by touchin...

Page 13: ...COOK POWER Touch START Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating five specific foods Use the following chart as a guide To Use Reheat 1 Touch REHEAT 2 Touch number pad from chart or Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch number pads to enter quantity 4 Touch START The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends End will appear in the display ...

Page 14: ...od It can also be used to cook pasta Cook power or doneness cannot be changed during this function as it uses the sensor To Use Easy Simmer Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes add to cup 60 to 125 mL of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid not plastic wrap 1 Touch EASY SIMMER 2 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer 3 Tou...

Page 15: ... as quickly as possible after it is heated for optimum temperature IMPORTANT Pan Heat must be used before the other Crisp or Sizzle features are used Use the handle to grasp and remove the Crisper Pan from the oven Do not use plastic utensils on the pan as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils Do not use metal utensils as they can scratch the pan Do not use the pan in any other m...

Page 16: ... 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tablespoon 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel TURNTABLE Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place Mild cleanser and scouring pad Dishwasher CRISPER PAN Mild cleanser a...

Page 17: ...wave oven or reconnect power ReplacingMicrowaveOvenLight The microwave oven light is a 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section for replacement ordering instructions To Replace 1 Unplug microwave or disconnect power 2 Remove the two outer vent grille mounting screws located ...

Page 18: ...nd turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing an Oven Status screen with a letter number code and instruction to inform KitchenAid The oven has detected an internal problem It has run a self checking program and displayed the error Call for service See Assistan...

Page 19: ...ce with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty se...

Page 20: ... parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 7 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the ex clusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this ex clusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you m...

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