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Q.Can I open the door when the oven is
operating?

A. The door can be opened anytime during

the cooking operation. The oven will
automatically stop cooking and the time
setting will maintain until the door is
closed and the START Pad is touched.

Q.What causes the oven interior light and

display to dim when using a Variable
Power Level?

A. This is normal and indicates the oven is

operating and cycling properly.

Q.Why does steam and/or vapor escape

around the door and moisture droplets
form on the inside of the oven door?

A. This in normal occurrence - as food cooks,

steam is given off.

Q. What do the various beeps mean?

A. Short beep = any pad is touched.

Three short beeps = incorrect entry.

One long beep = oven plugged in.

Three long beeps = end of cooking
(microwave will turn off).

Series of three short beeps = check food to
see if turning or rearranging is needed.

Q.Can the oven be used with the glass tray

or roller guide removed?

A. No. Both the glass tray and roller guide

must always be used in the oven when
cooking.

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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

Light reflection around the door or outer case.

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

There is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for models that are not vented to the outside. See
installation guide for details.

Charcoal Filter Kit

Summary of Contents for KOT-153

Page 1: ...ion Recommendations 4 Control Panel 5 6 Oven Features at a Glance 7 Operating Basics 8 12 Special Features 12 17 Care and Cleaning 18 20 Questions and Answers 21 Before You Call 22 Warranty 23 Microwa...

Page 2: ...t 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...

Page 3: ...a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 13 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service fa...

Page 4: ...fer to the Care and Cleaning section for insturctions on how to clean the inside of the oven 31 Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended f...

Page 5: ...s This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipp...

Page 6: ...f time Power Level 10 High is automatic but lower heat levels may be programmed Page 8 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and enter food weight then START The oven auto matically sets power levels and def...

Page 7: ...EP will sound When CANCEL OFF Pad is touched during oven operation the oven will stop however all programmed information is retained To clear all information touch the CANCEL OFF Pad again NOTE Stylin...

Page 8: ...L DISPLAY For detailed information on each feature see Touch Control Panel section page5 15 HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan Press High Low or Off Light Press On Night or Off 16 GREASE FILTERS 17 COOKTOP LIGHT...

Page 9: ...ad again COOK TIME and selected time will be dis played The cooking time will appear in the Display window The oven will start cooking and time countdown will begin The oven will stop automatically wh...

Page 10: ...ng simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter Power Level Cooking Guide Basic Instructions 1 Touch the ADD MINUTE Pad The Display will show PRESS AGAIN TO...

Page 11: ...defrosting END DEFROST appears in the Display During defrosting meat and fish the food needs to be turned or rearranged twice During defrosting poultry the food needs to be turned or rearranged once...

Page 12: ...nt arching do not allow foil to come within 1 inch of oven walls or door Remove To prevent cooking thawed protions should be removed from the oven at this point This may shorten defrost time for foods...

Page 13: ...ignal the end of cooking END COOK appears in the Display The audible beep between stages can serve as a reminder to add foods or ingredients Skip steps 3 and 4 or 7 and 8 if full power is desired This...

Page 14: ...rmation will be erased Follow previous steps 1 5 to program new settings Basic Instructions 1 Touch the FROZEN PIZZA Pad The Display will show PIZZA Frozen Pizza The programmed time 3 00 will show in...

Page 15: ...TABLE Pad three times for 16 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 16 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 4 Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad four times for 20 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 20 OZ FROZEN...

Page 16: ...The AUTO START feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes You can program two sequential operations using two different...

Page 17: ...BEVERAGE BAKED POTATO DINNER PLATE FROZEN PIZZA FROZEN VEGETABLE SNACK SENSOR COOK Turntable On Off The oven operation can be locked to prevent the microwave from accidentally being turned on All ove...

Page 18: ...n light by touching the LIGHT Pad 2 Program ON time Touch the TIMER Pad and hold for 3 seconds Display will show LIGHT 3 Enter desired time 4 Touch the START Pad To Cancel Timer Touch CANCEL OFF Pad t...

Page 19: ...rom the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several tablespoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5 7 minutes This also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven Wipe off exces...

Page 20: ...replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters should be...

Page 21: ...5 Raise light compartment cover and replace screw 6 Connect electrical power to microwave oven Oven Light To replace oven light 1 Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug 2 Remove...

Page 22: ...n A Short beep any pad is touched Three short beeps incorrect entry One long beep oven plugged in Three long beeps end of cooking microwave will turn off Series of three short beeps check food to see...

Page 23: ...cal circuit If oven floor or glas tray are hot this is normal The floor is absorbing heat from the food If the interior of oven collects moisture this is normal Food gives off moisture when cooking an...

Page 24: ...warranty does not extend to any of our microwave ovens which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring not our own improper installation unauthorized modification or to use in v...

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