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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

Use & Care Guide

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Model KHMS2050S

8205286

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Page 1: ...DCOMBINATION 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 KHMS2050S 8205286 ...

Page 2: ...rogress Bar 13 OVEN USE 14 Food Characteristics 14 Cooking Guidelines 14 Cookware and Dinnerware 15 Aluminum Foil and Metal 15 Microwave Cooking Power 15 MANUAL COOKING 16 Add a Minute 16 Micro Time Power Cooking 16 Manual Method Cooking 16 Keep Warm 17 Cooking in Stages or steps 17 PROGRAMMED COOKING 18 Sensor Cooking 18 Preheating 18 Doneness 18 Popcorn 18 Using Food Type 18 Using Cook Method 18...

Page 3: ... or dry 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 r...

Page 4: ...ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particula...

Page 5: ...ates 50 of the time at HIGH power and 50 of the time OFF In contrast microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters Sensor Cooking The microwave system features sensor cooking functions A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidi...

Page 6: ...ime Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts When not using the rack for cooking remove it from the oven Damage to the oven could result if someone unintentionally turns on the oven Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls c...

Page 7: ...ure has occurred Reset the clock if needed When the oven is not in use in standby mode the display shows the Main Menu and the date and time of day if they are set to be displayed See Clock and Date sections After 2 minutes of inactivity the display will go into sleep mode See Display Backlight section During programming the display shows menus servings and weights cooking time power temperature s...

Page 8: ... boneless chicken breasts using the Cook Method menus starting from the Main Menu 1 On Main Menu touch Cook Method 2 On Cook Method screen touch Browning Pan 3 On Browning Pan screen touch Poultry Brst Boneless 4 On Browning Pan Poultry Breast screen touch 2 pieces Weight guidelines appear below the quantity selections 5 On Poultry Breast screen follow the instructions then touch Start Preheat Whi...

Page 9: ... generator Settings Info Oven features may be activated and or changed and display characteristics may be adjusted using the Settings Info menu Following is a brief description of each option 1 On Main Menu touch Settings Info 2 Touch desired option touch More Choices for more categories then follow the instructions on the screen to select and or adjust settings OPTION SETTING Clock Turn Daylight ...

Page 10: ...ll immediately return to the Main Menu Repeat to display the date DemoMode The Demo Mode highlights the features and capabilities of the oven in a slide show on the display To Activate Demo Mode 1 On the Main Menu touch Settings Info 2 On Settings Info screen touch Demo Mode The demonstration immediately begins You can move forward or back in the demonstration by touching Next Page or Back or wait...

Page 11: ...Retry Error Four Tones End of cycle 2 short tones followed by 2 longer tones Interruption tend to food short tones Attention door needs to be opened and closed To Adjust Tone Volume 1 On Main Menu touch Settings Info 2 On Settings Info screen touch More Choices 3 Touch Volume 4 Using and controls increase or decrease the volume setting or turn the tones off 5 Touch OK Start The START control will ...

Page 12: ...control The time can be reset during the countdown by touching TIMER entering a new time then touching OK or the START control To Cancel Touch TIMER control then touch Cancel Timer ControlLock The Control Lock disables all controls to prevent unintended use of the oven The only control that will function while the Control Lock is active is the OFF pad on the control panel Control Lock activation i...

Page 13: ...d for a few seconds while the settings are being adjusted Cooktop Lights The cooktop lights have 3 brightness settings high medium and low To Turn Light On Off Press LIGHTS button repeatedly to cycle through the settings high medium low and off The status will be displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being adjusted CookingAnimation The cooking animation appears during any cooking cycl...

Page 14: ...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 will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size...

Page 15: ...s 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 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Pap...

Page 16: ...n to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched ManualMethodCooking The Manual Method control on the Main Menu is for manual cooking by cooking method There are 9 methods from which to choose Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot be changed Use the following chart as a guide To Use 1 Touch Manual Method on the Main Menu 2 Select a method from the chart 3 Follow instructions on the ...

Page 17: ...oking by touching Review Steps on the touch screen NOTE Manual Defrost can be programmed only as the 1st stage and is not available for subsequent stage programming To Cook in Stages 1 Follow steps 1 3 in Micro Time Power Cooking or follow steps 1 3 in Manual Method Cooking 2 Touch Add A Step on the touch screen 3 Select cook method and follow screen prompts to program the next stage 4 Repeat step...

Page 18: ...regular paper bags or glassware Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 2 seconds then stop the cycle Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content To Use Popcorn 1 Place popcorn bag on the turnt...

Page 19: ...d item details such as sensor functions convection functions and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Cook and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle Boil Simmer The Boil Simmer menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Boil Simmer see Manual Method Cooking section Boil Simmer is a sensor funct...

Page 20: ...uch Melt and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle Soften The Soften menu has 6 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Soften see Manual Method Cooking section See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Soften Follow screen prompts to m...

Page 21: ...sage Cook or Browning Pan Brown Sugar Soften Butter Margarine Melt or Soften Caramel Melt Caramel Dip Soften Cheese Melt Chocolate Melt Cream Cheese Soften Ice Cream Soften Marshmallow Melt Nuts Browning Pan Frozen Entrée Regular 8 20 oz 227 567 g Cook Large 40 oz 1 1 kg Cook Family Size 60 oz 1 7 kg Cook Fish Fillet Breaded Cook or Browning Pan Fillet Non Breaded Defrost Cook or Browning Pan Fish...

Page 22: ... Green Beans Cook or Steam Cook Mushroom Cook Potato Baked Sweet Cook Potato New Red Steam Cook Spinach Cook or Steam Cook Summer Squash Zucchini Cook or Steam Cook Frozen Vegetable Cook or Steam Cook Bagel Small Defrost Medium Defrost Large Defrost French Toast Cook or Browning Pan Muffin Fresh Reheat Frozen Reheat or Defrost Roll Fresh Leftover Reheat Frozen Reheat or Defrost Casserole Leftover ...

Page 23: ...or Boil Simmer White Rice Instant Cook or Boil Simmer Long Grain Cook or Boil Simmer Short Grain Cook or Boil Simmer Beef Ground Beef Defrost or Cook Hamburger Patty Cook or Browning Pan Steak Defrost Hot Dog Cook Meatballs Cook or Browning Pan Pork Bacon Cook or Browning Pan Ham Slice Cook or Browning Pan Ham Steak Cook or Browning Pan Pork Chops Defrost Sausage Cook or Browning Pan Chicken Nugge...

Page 24: ...0 lbs 45 900 g Weight Unknown Bagel small 2 8 bagels medium 1 6 bagels large 1 6 bagels Muffin small 4 6 8 10 12 14 or 16 muffins medium 1 6 muffins large 1 6 muffins Roll small 1 6 rolls medium 1 6 rolls large 1 6 rolls Fish Seafood 0 1 4 5 lbs 45 g 2 0 kg Weight Unknown Fillet 1 6 pieces Shrimp 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Scallops 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Steak 1 4 pieces Meat 0 1 6 5 lbs 45 g 2 9 kg Weight ...

Page 25: ...s Dried Pasta Fettuccine senses 2 8 oz 57 227 g Macaroni senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Penne senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Rotini senses 0 5 2 0 cups 125 500 mL Spaghetti senses 2 8 oz 57 227 g Fresh Pasta Linguine senses 9 or 18 oz 255 or 510 g Ravioli senses 9 or 18 oz 255 or 510 g Tortellini senses 9 or 18 oz 255 or 510 g Instant Macaroni Cheese 1 or 2 servings Poultry Chicken Nuggets 1 4 ser...

Page 26: ...am Slice 1 4 slices Ham Steak 4 8 oz 113 227 g Hamburger Patty 1 4 patties 0 3 lb 136 g each Meatballs 0 5 1 0 lbs 227 454 g Nuts 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL Poultry Breast Boneless 1 3 pieces 0 4 lb 113 g each Sausage 2 10 links Manual Browning Pan Butter Margarine 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 sticks or 1 8 tbs 15 120 mL Caramel 7 or 14 oz 199 or 397 g Cheese 8 or 16 oz 227 or 454 g Chocolate...

Page 27: ...with soft lint free cloth Odors Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven Microwave Inlet Cover The microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage Wipe with wet cloth CONTROL PANEL INTERACTIVE TOUCH DISPLAY Activate the Control Lock to avoid touch screen activatio...

Page 28: ...h ReplacingFilters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Do not operate the oven without the filters in place See Replacement Parts section in Assistance or Service to reorder filters See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions To Remove Replace 1 Squeeze the small tab on the outer...

Page 29: ...nnect power 2 Gently pull vent screen rings and lift the screen off the exhaust vent at the top of the oven If using recirculating exhaust venting skip Step 3 3 For wall or roof venting remove the vent deflector by removing the mounting screws 1 from each end and lifting out the vent deflector 4 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw then lift cover A Bulb cover mounting screw 5 Remove the burned ou...

Page 30: ...service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows time countdown but is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section Is the Learning Mode in use See Learning Mode section Steam is coming fro...

Page 31: ... 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 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 w...

Page 32: ...ns made to the appliance 8 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 9 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ...

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