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Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

Valid entry (short tone)

End of Timer countdown (long tone)

Two tones

Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

End of stage in multistage cooking

Turn food during defrost cycle (short tones)

Hidden feature has been entered or exited

Three tones

Invalid entry

Four tones

End of cycle

To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number 
pad 1 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones 
back on.

To Turn Off/On All Tones: Touch and hold the number pad 2 for 
5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.

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.

When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. 
To see the time countdown for 5 seconds while the microwave 
oven is in use, touch TIMER.

To Set:

1. Touch TIMER.

If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to 
the time of day mode.

2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time.

3. Touch START.

If not touched within 5 seconds, “START?” will appear on the 
display. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return 
to the time of day.

When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and 
1 long tone will sound.

4. Touch TIMER or CANCEL anytime to cancel the Timer.

If using the Timer during a cooking function, do not touch 
CANCEL to cancel Timer, as the cooking function will also 
cancel.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the 
above steps.

Child Lock

The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent 
unintended use of the microwave oven.

When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will 
function.

To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must 
be off. Touch and hold START for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound 
and a lock icon appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and 
remove the lock icon from display.

Vent Fan

The vent fan has speeds ranging from 1 (LOW) to 5 (HIGH). The 
first time the Vent Fan is turned on after power is supplied to the 
microwave oven, it will start at speed level 1. Each time the fan is 
turned on, it will start at the speed level that was used last.

To protect the microwave oven, the vent fan will automatically 
turn on at the HIGH setting if the temperature from the range or 
cooktop below gets too hot. It may stay on for up to one hour to 
cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN pads 
will not function.

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off:

1. Touch VENT FAN ON-OFF pad.

2. Touch HIGHER or LOWER pad to increase or decrease the 

fan speed.

The display will show “FAN” and a number between 1 and 5 
to indicate fan speed. After 2 seconds, the display returns to 
previous display.

Cooktop Light

The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off.

To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON-NIGHT-OFF repeatedly 
to cycle through settings.

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave 
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning 
on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the 
fan will run and, if on, the turntable will rotate.

To Turn On/Off: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 
Touch and hold TIMER for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and “d” 
appears on the display. Repeat to turn off and remove “d” from 
the display.

Summary of Contents for KHMS155L

Page 1: ...ATION 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 KHMS155L 8184950 4619 652 61912 ...

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

Page 3: ...Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to 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 indu...

Page 4: ...e overheating of the oven Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of injury to persons Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD ...

Page 5: ...lectric 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 exists as to wh...

Page 6: ...the side walls of the oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Do not store the rack in the oven Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven Use the rack only when cooking on two levels Do not use metal cookware ...

Page 7: ...ion Start The START pad begins any function If not touched within 5 seconds of touching a pad the START indicator light will glow If not touched within 1 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...

Page 8: ...eps ChildLock The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold START for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a lock icon appears on the display Repeat to unlock and remove the lock icon from display Ve...

Page 9: ...n 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 foods such as meat and potatoes require...

Page 10: ... example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil Metal See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Mela...

Page 11: ...ds When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 2 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time can be changed except POPCORN for 20 seconds after touching a pad To Change Cook Time Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE LESS or NORML time AutoCooking Times and cooking p...

Page 12: ...Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume To Change Cook Power Touch COOK PO...

Page 13: ... will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 4 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones EasySimmer Use Easy Simmer for foods such as soups casseroles stews and other liquid food 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 ...

Page 14: ...completing Step 2 cooking will begin automatically Cooking times doneness may be adjusted by touching COOK POWER before touching START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Change Cook Time Touch C...

Page 15: ...o avoid arcing and oven damage Wipe with wet cloth OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface Stainless Steel on some models D...

Page 16: ... charcoal filters by positioning the filter at the back of the opening and resting it on the springs While pushing the filter into the springs position the front of filter between the front upper and lower lips 2 Replace grease filters by inserting one end into the frame Swing other side up and slide into position ReplacingCooktopLight The cooktop light is a 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulb Se...

Page 17: ...he two outer vent grille mounting screws located above the cover 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 4 Lift up the bulb cover A Bulb cover 5 Remove the old bulb by squeezing the wire clip together pulling to the right and lifting 6 Replace bulb using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 7 Close bulb cover 8 Slide the top of the vent grille...

Page 18: ... service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates 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 h...

Page 19: ...formation 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 service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service co...

Page 20: ...Aid 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 7 Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage...

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