MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model 5KMW276ASL
Page 1: ...se Care Guide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1800 990 990 AU 0800 881 200 NZ or visit our website at www kitchenaid com au or www kitchenaid co nz Model 5KMW276ASL ...
Page 2: ...ild Lock 9 Pause or Stop Cooking 9 Add Stir Turn Food 9 Stop Turntable 9 SETTING 10 Clock Setting 10 START 10 MICROWAVE 11 GRILL 12 CONVECTION 13 CRISP 15 Crisp Function 15 Crisp Bread Defrost 15 Crisp Fry 15 CHEF MENU 17 REHEAT 22 DEFROST 23 COMBI MICROWAVE GRILL 24 COMBI MICROWAVE CONVECTION 25 STEAM 26 BAKING MENU 28 AUTO CLEAN 35 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 36 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 37 TROUBLE SHOOTING 38...
Page 3: ...ion against exposure to microwave energy WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode WARNING When the appliance is operated in the combination mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated WARNING As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children The appliance an...
Page 4: ...o damage the appliance The ventilation openings on the microwave oven must not be covered Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the microwave oven and poor cooking results If you practice operating the microwave oven put a glass of water inside The water will absorb the microwave energy and the microwave oven will not be damaged Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do...
Page 5: ... the microwave oven is empty to allow for proper airflow Ensure that the appliance is not damaged Check that the microwave oven door closes firmly against the door support and that the internal door seal is not damaged Empty the microwave oven and clean the interior with a soft damp cloth Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it ha...
Page 6: ... could be damaged Metallic containers for food and beverage are not allowed during microwave cooking Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the microwave oven If the turntable isn t able to turn freely you should use a smaller vessel or the Stop turntable function see Large vessels A E C D B F G H I A Control panel B Knob C Display D Door Glass E Door Handle F Dual...
Page 7: ...Max power rapidly 9 Reheat button Use to select Sensor Reheat function 10 Defrost button Use to select Defrost function 11 Combi Microwave Grill Combi Microwave Convection button Use to select Combi Microwave Grill function or Combi Microwave Convection function 12 Steam button Use to select the Steam function 13 Baking Menu button Use to access the convenient baking function 14 Stop Turntable but...
Page 8: ...ral information 5 Microwave function 6 Defrost function 7 Crisp function 8 Preheat function 9 Grill function 10 Cooking cycle duration 11 Convection function 12 Reheat function 13 Steam function 14 Increment or decrement value 15 Baking Menu function 16 Chef Menu function 17 Auto clean 18 Hour Minute Second DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ...
Page 9: ...ction STAND BY MODE After pressing the Stop button or if the user does not interact with the product for 2 minutes the microwave oven enters Stand by mode Rotate the Knob or press any button to exit START PROTECTION CHILD LOCK This automatic safety function is activated one minute after the microwave oven has returned to stand by mode When the safety function is active the door must be opened and ...
Page 10: ...o set the hours 3 Press the Confirmation button Start button The minute numbers will start blinking 4 Rotate the Knob to set the minutes 5 Press the Confirmation button Start button to save the setting START COOKING 1 Press the Start button Pressing the Start button the Microwave function will start at maximum power for 30 seconds and each additional pressure of the Start button will increase the ...
Page 11: ...can easily start the Microwave function at maximum power by simply pressing the Start button Each additional touch of the Start button will increase the duration of the function of 30 seconds For more details please see the Start function on page 10 It is possible to change the power level and the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started To adjust the power level simpl...
Page 12: ...paper are not suitable either Be careful not to touch the ceiling beneath the grill element It is possible to change the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started To change the duration time please rotate the Knob or press the Start button to increase the duration time of 30 seconds Dedicated accessory High Rack SELECT POWER HIGH USE HIGH RACK POWER LEVEL 1 Low 2 Medium...
Page 13: ...on Start button to run the pre heat phase When the preheating is over a beep will signal and ask to add food for next cooking cycle 4 After adding the food rotate the Knob to set the time 5 Press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cycle The oven may ask you to check if the vessels used are correct if correct press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cyc...
Page 14: ...the cooking cycle The oven may ask you to check if the vessels used are correct if correct press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cycle NOTE Once the cooking process has been started Open the door to pause the keep warm cycle and close the door to continue the cycle with remaining time Press the Stop button to stop the whole keep warm cycle FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT TEMP TIME C...
Page 15: ...e cooking cycle the oven may ask you to check if the vessels used are correct if correct press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cycle NOTE Please use the provided Crisp Plate Other available Crisp Plates on the market will not give the correct result when using this function Tips and suggestions Ensure that the Crisp Plate is correctly placed in the middle of the Glass Tur...
Page 16: ...s P4 Fried garlic prawns 200 600g 50g Combine 600g peeled and deveined green King prawns 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove finely chopped garlic 1 small red chilli finely chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon cornflour optional in a bowl and mix well Preheat the crisp plate Turn when oven prompts spoon cooked prawns into a bowl and stir through 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and a squeeze of lem...
Page 17: ...el for roast beef and lamb rare medium well done For details requested to add stir turn food see table in page 9 For the steam recipes in the chef menu please use the single layer steamer cover lower grid and bottom For the rice spelt and quinoa please use steamer only with cover and bottom ACCESSORIES Microwave Proof Dish Microwave and Oven Proof Dish Crisp Handle Crisp Plate Single layer steamer...
Page 18: ...1cm thick steak Brush steaks with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper Turn when oven prompts 2 Fish Seafood P1 Fish fillets steamed 150 500g Sensing recipe Season and place onto steam grid Add 100ml water in bottom and cover with lid P2 Prawns steamed 150 500g Sensing recipe Use large green peeled prawns with tails intact Mix with 1 2 tbs light soy freshly grated ginger amd garlic a...
Page 19: ...tom Cover with lid 4 Dinner meal P1 Home made pizza 850g Combine 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon instant dried yeast pinch salt 1 2 teaspoon sugar 1 2 tablespoon olive oil and 150ml lukewarm water into the bowl of a food processor or stand mixer Mix well and knead for 3 minutes or until smooth and elastic Allow to rise in a warm place for 30 mins or use proofing function Lightly grease crisp plate wit...
Page 20: ...30 minutes or until the sauce thickens and vegetables have softened To make the cheese sauce melt 50g butter in a large saucepan and stir in 50g plain flour Whisk until smooth Slowly add in 4 cups 1litre milk while whisking continuously Cook until mixture begins to boil and thicken Stir in 2 cups grated cheese and season to taste To make the lasagna spoon a layer of tomato sauce into the base of a...
Page 21: ...clear drain well Place into the steamer base and add corresponding amount of water Cover with lid and select cooking mode At the end of the cooking time allow rice to stand for 5 7 mins before serving P3 Quinoa 100 400g L1 L4 200 800ml 200ml Place 1 4 servings of Quinoa into the steamer base and add corresponding amount of water Cover with lid At the end of the cooking time allow quinoa to stand f...
Page 22: ...ton to start cooking cycle The oven may ask you to check if the vessels used are correct if correct press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cycle Tips and suggestions The net weight shall be kept within 250 600g when using this function Ensure the oven is at room temperature before using this function in order to obtain the best result Place thin slices of meat on top of ea...
Page 23: ...itable for home made and store bought casseroles stews and pasta meals Once defrosted use a reheat function to warm food to serving temperatures P5 Bread 50 600g 50g Suitable for all frozen rolls loaves baguettes croissants For best results once defrost function has finished allow bread to stand for 3 mins 1 Press the Defrost button 2 Rotate the Knob to select the food category See the table below...
Page 24: ...will cause a drop in temperature If you cook large gratins which require stopped turntable rotation turn the dish after approximately halfway through the cooking time This is necessary for getting even colour across the whole top surface Ensure that the utensils used are microwave and oven safe and heat resistant when you use this function Do not use plastic utensils when grilling They will melt I...
Page 25: ...firmation button Start button to confirm 4 Rotate the Knob to adjust the power value see the table below and press the Confirmation button Start button to confirm 5 Rotate the Knob to set the time 6 Press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cycle Tips and suggestions Use the Low Rack to put food on to allow the air to circulate properly around the food Ensure that the utensil...
Page 26: ...Lower Grid Dual Steamer double layer steamer STEAM SELECT DURATION 1 Press the Steam button 2 Rotate the Knob to set the cooking time then actual countdown will start with selected cooking time after the boiling temperature 3 Press the Confirmation button Start button to start the cooking cycle The oven may ask you to check if the vessels used are correct if correct press the Confirmation button S...
Page 27: ...ed vegetables 200g water 30ml NA Quinoa 100g water 200ml Step 1 Microwave JET for 2min30s Step 2 Microwave 350W for 15min Serve with a balsamic and garlic dressing Chicken thighs 250g Water 100ml NA Basmati rice 200g with chopped ginger water 400ml Step 1 Microwave JET for 4min Step 2 Microwave 350W for 30min When ready mix together and mint and garlic yoghurt sauce spice Diced carrots and lamb 20...
Page 28: ...h do not knead Cut in half and shape into a flat disc cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour Remove pastry from refrigerator 15 minutes before rolling out To make the apple filling peel core and slice 1 5kg granny smith apples and place in a microwave safe dish with cup 60ml water Partially cover with a lid Select Microwave 750W and 3 minutes At the end of the cook time s...
Page 29: ...ckened cream Add one third of the egg white mixture to the passionfruit mixture Use a large metal spoon to fold through Repeat in two more batches with the remaining egg white mixture Spoon the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish and follow oven prompts Serve immediately dusted with icing sugar P3 Yogurt 600g Microwave and oven safe dish Come 60g of full fat plain yoghurt with 2 cups 500ml of f...
Page 30: ...re rack to cool Cut into 8 wedges and serve warm with jam and cream P2 Cookies 250g Crisp plate on low rack Mix together 250g flour 100g sugar and 1 2 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl Rub in the 125g butter Beat 1 egg and add to the mixture Mix all ingredients Roll 20g of biscuit dough into 12 balls Place onto crisp plate Use a fork to press down the balls two times to form a cross shape Follow oven...
Page 31: ...ge Just before cooking mix together 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk Brush over rolls and sprinkle over black sesame seeds optional Follow oven prompts At the end of cooking time rolls will be golden with a crisp thin crust and soft white crumb Serve warm or cold P5 Macaroons 300g Crisp plate on low rack Grease crisp plate with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil Use an electric mixer fit...
Page 32: ...afe cake tin Beat 3 eggs and 250g caster sugar together in an electric mixer until light and creamy Fold through 250g plain flour sifted together with 2 teaspoons baking powder then 75g melted butter and 150ml cold water Spoon into cake tin and follow oven prompts Allow cake to stand for 5 minutes before removing from tin P3 Carrot cake 1000g 20cm ovenproof round cake tin on low rack Grease and li...
Page 33: ...ve safe dish Directly from refrigerator unwrap and place in a microwave safe flat plate or dish Cheese will be warmed gently to serving temperatures Stand for 2 3 minutes and place onto cheese board P4 Melt butter 50g 500g 50g Microwave safe dish Directly from refrigerator unwrap cut and weigh Place into a microwave safe bowl or pyrex jug Stir at prompt No more spluttering and spitting P5 Melt cho...
Page 34: ...Select cooking program and follow prompts At the prompt add 100g caster sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 80ml cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well Return to microwave and press start to continue cooking Carefully remove sauce from microwave and stir well stand for 2 minutes Serve with ice cream or your favourite dessert P3 Strawberry coulis 300g large Pyrex jug or deep Pyrex bowl Place...
Page 35: ...N THE CYCLE IS FINISHED 1 Press the Stop button 2 Remove the container 3 Use a soft cloth or a paper towel with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces Tips and suggestions For a better cleaning result it is recommended to use a container with a diameter of 17 20cm and a height that is lower than 6 5cm For the models that have steamer as accessory just use the steamer bottom to start this fu...
Page 36: ...essary 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 will heat...
Page 37: ...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 microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive ...
Page 38: ... microwave oven has ample ventilation Wait for 10 minutes then try to operate the microwave oven once more Open and then close the door before you try again TROUBLESHOOTING This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you will be charged When calling for Service please give the serial number and type number of the microwave oven see Service label Consult your warranty booklet for further advice If...
Page 39: ...ted service center In the Australia New Zealand Replacement Parts Glass Turntable Part Number 432E22A003514 Turntable Support Hub Part Number 432E22A003316 Turntable Support rollers Part Number 432E22A003317 Low Rack Part Number 432E22A003280 High Rack Part Number 432E22A003279 Crisp Plate Part Number 432E14A003515 Crisp Plate handle Part Number 432E14A003516 Steamer Part Number 432E14A004698 Clea...
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Page 41: ...caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The symbol on the product or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations fo...
Page 42: ...sh 13 3 Jet Defrost 500 g 5 min 12 s JET DEFROST Place on turntable with 3mm thickness plastic plate GB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Data Description 5KMW276ASL Supply Voltage 240V 50 Hz Microwave Power Input 1650 W Rated Input Power 2000 W Grill 1250 W Forced Air 1750 W Outer dimensions HxWxD 373 x 490 x 565 Inner dimensions HxWxD 225 x 395 x 370 The International Electrotechnical Commission has devel...
