KitchenAid KHMS155L Use & Care Manual Download Page 9

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MICROWAVE OVEN USE

A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off 
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable 
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted 
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, 
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks 
the food.

Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.

Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.

The turntable must be in place and correct side up when 
oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. 
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the 
oven.

Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including 
brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the 
oven.

Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or 
deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate 
temperatures.

Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not 
absorb microwaves.

Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from 
oven.

Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended 
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes 
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam 
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover 
poached eggs and allow a standing time.

Food Characteristics

When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting 
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking 
results.

Amount of Food

The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check 
for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape

Smaller pieces 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 foods, such as meat 
and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a 
light, porous food, such as cake.

Cooking Guidelines

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 turned 
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. 
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during 
heavy cooking.

Stirring and Turning

Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid 
overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. 
If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.

Arranging

If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, the thinner 
parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center. If 
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in 
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.

Piercing

Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods 
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, 
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to 
allow steam to vent.

Shielding

Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of 
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken 
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

Standing Time

Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even 
after the microwave cycle ends. The length of standing time 
depends on the volume and density of the food.

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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