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Models:  KEMS307G  KEMS377G  KBMC147H

KEMS308G  KEMS378G  KBMC140H

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se and Care Guide

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®

A Note to You

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Microwave Oven Safety.................................3
Getting to Know Your 
Microwave Oven 
.............................................6

How your microwave oven works .............6
Radio interference .....................................6
For best cooking results ............................6
Testing your microwave oven....................6
Testing your dinnerware or cookware.......7
Operating tips.............................................7
Electrical connection..................................7
Parts and features .....................................8
Control panel features ...............................9
Utensils.....................................................11
Setting the clock ......................................12
Using the Minute Timer ...........................13
Using EASY MINUTE..............................13

Microwave Cooking .....................................14

Cooking at high cook power....................14
Cooking at different cook powers............15
Cooking in stages ....................................16
Using CUSTOM REHEAT.......................17
Using CUSTOM DEFROST....................20
Defrosting tips ..........................................22
Popping popcorn .....................................23
Using CUSTOM COOK...........................23
Custom Cook Chart.................................24
Keeping food warm .................................25

Cooking with CRISP and BROIL ................26

To get the best cooking results ...............26
Using CRISP............................................26
Using BROIL............................................27

Cooking with CONVECT..............................28

Using CONVECT.....................................28
CONVECT cooking with 
QUICK PREHEAT ...................................28
CONVECT cooking without preheat .......29

Cooking Guide..............................................30
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
...............36
Questions and Answers 
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Troubleshooting 
...........................................39
Requesting Assistance or Service
.............40
Warranty 
........................................................44

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service, 

call the Consumer Assistance Center:

1-800-422-1230

In Canada for assistance or service,

see page 41.

www.kitchenaid.com

KITCHENAID

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Upper

Microwave Oven 

with Convection and/or 

Broil Element

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Содержание KEMS307G

Страница 1: ... powers 15 Cooking in stages 16 Using CUSTOM REHEAT 17 Using CUSTOM DEFROST 20 Defrosting tips 22 Popping popcorn 23 Using CUSTOM COOK 23 Custom Cook Chart 24 Keeping food warm 25 Cooking with CRISP and BROIL 26 To get the best cooking results 26 Using CRISP 26 Using BROIL 27 Cooking with CONVECT 28 Using CONVECT 28 CONVECT cooking with QUICK PREHEAT 28 CONVECT cooking without preheat 29 Cooking G...

Страница 2: ...you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 in Canada 1 800 461 5681 or request ser vice for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate located on the lower oven Please also record the purchase information NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty se...

Страница 3: ...nual 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 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 SAV...

Страница 4: ... adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook f...

Страница 5: ...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 whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected ap...

Страница 6: ...ing microwaves at 436 F 210 C which is the best temperature for frying Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven For...

Страница 7: ...s may be longer Have a qualified elec trician check your electrical system 7 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some cera...

Страница 8: ...Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating 7 Quartz Broil Element hidden in ceiling This element is used for the CRISP and BROIL functions It is in a special com puter designed compartment that helps focus heat from the element onto the food The quartz broil element is better than traditional broil elements because it gets hotter faster And it is not in your way when you ...

Страница 9: ...e correct time of day 3 TIMER CANCEL Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer 4 TIMER SET START Touch this pad followed by number pads to use as a kitchen timer 5 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically cook at a preset cook power and time 6 CUSTOM REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food at a preset cook power and time 7 CUSTOM DEFROST Touch this pad ...

Страница 10: ... Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the high er the power wattage and the faster the cooking speed 11 BROIL Touch this pad to broil with the broil element 12 CRISP Touch this pad to crisp pre cooked pizza and other dough based foods Use it also for baking and for frying bacon...

Страница 11: ... use It is also not available during the Self Cleaning cycle or the Sabbath mode Control lock does not disable the Timer or Clock Set control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent oven from accidentally turning on To lock or deactivate the control panel Press and hold CONTROL LOCK Number Pad 3 for 5 seconds A single tone will sound and CONTROL LOCK will appear on the display To unlock th...

Страница 12: ...is designed specifically for use with the patented Double Emission System in this oven Do not use Crisper Pan in any other microwave oven or in a thermal oven The Crisper Pan is dishwasher safe NOTE Only use wooden or plastic cooking utensils on the Crisper Pan to prevent scratches CRISPWARE Crisper Pan Handle Crisper Pan Pan order chart 121 4 x 1 31 cm x 2 54 cm Crisper Pan P N 4375191 111 2 x 1 ...

Страница 13: ...oose setting Example for one minute When cooking time ends four tones will sound and the display will show End Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL This will clear the display 13 3 Complete entry Using the Minute Timer NOTE You can use other Command pads while the Minute Timer is counting down 1 Choose the Minute Timer NOTE The Timer does not start or st...

Страница 14: ...the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section for more information If you want to change the cooking time after cooking has started touch MICRO and enter the new cooking time within 5 seconds When cooking time ends four tones will sound and the display will show End TOUCH 1 TOUCH EASYMINUTE START Microwave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please r...

Страница 15: ... times WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna Cooking sen...

Страница 16: ... LOCK 3 QUANTITY QUANTITY TOUCH 5 then MICRO COOK POWER TOUCH EASYMINUTE START display counts down time 5 After cooking open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL This will clear the display Cooking in stages For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time You...

Страница 17: ...after touching START Simply touch MICRO and enter the new cooking time within 5 seconds When cooking time ends four tones will sound and the display will show End 9 After cooking open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL This will clear the display TOUCH EASYMINUTE START display counts down cooking time in each cycle start ing with first cycl...

Страница 18: ...ART When reheating time ends four tones will sound and the display will show End 5 After reheating open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL This will clear the display TOUCH EASYMINUTE START TOUCH MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL TOUCH 0 QUANTITY twice 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT 3 Choose food setting Keep touching CUSTOM RE...

Страница 19: ...ll show End 6 After heating open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL This will clear the display TOUCH SERVING TEMPERATURE Warm Hot Very Hot TOUCH CUSTOM REHEAT once twice three times TOUCH EASYMINUTE START TOUCH MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL twice Heating a beverage Setting 8 1 Place beverage in oven and close door 2 Touch CUSTOM REHEAT 3 Choose be...

Страница 20: ...ad once for each setting Using CUSTOM DEFROST Your microwave oven uses a preset defrost time and power according to the food setting and the food quantity that you choose NOTE Standing time is included in the defrosting time selected by your microwave oven This may make defrosting times seem longer than in other microwave ovens See Defrosting tips later in this section for more information WEIGHT ...

Страница 21: ...ay increases by a quarter pound For settings 4 to 6 the display changes to the next higher quantity weight 21 TOUCH EASYMINUTE START Microwave Cooking TOUCH MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL TOUCH 1 2 5 continued on next page Touch START or wait 5 seconds for oven to start automatically The remaining time will count down If you have chosen any of settings 1 2 or 3 four tones will sound in the middle of the cy...

Страница 22: ...as that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for examp...

Страница 23: ...ity settings TOUCH EASYMINUTE START MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL TOUCH Popping popcorn POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad Pop only one package at a time Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Cooking perfor mance may vary with brand and fat content If you are using a microwave popcorn pop ...

Страница 24: ...er cup For broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage and cauliflower cook immediately after washing with no additional water If you like tender crisp vegetables set the Custom Cook quantity for half the amount of vegetables you are actually cooking For example when cooking 2 cups 500 mL of vegetables set QUANTITY for 1 cup 250 mL Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking remove from oven stir cover and...

Страница 25: ...show End 5 After cooking open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL This will clear the display Keeping food warm You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Set keep warm time up to 99 minutes 3 Set cook power at 10 see pages 14 4 Start oven To program...

Страница 26: ...gned for crisping and browning food It can be preheated for 2 to 3 minutes before use Brush Crisper Pan with 1 2 tsp 3 mL of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray before heating This will make it easier to remove food from the pan and clean the pan after use Use the broiling grid with or without the Crisper pan When cooking with the broil element the Crisper pan will catch drippings from the fo...

Страница 27: ...g place all food on one half of the broiling grid only Place grid securely on turntable with food positioned in the front area close to the door and directly under the broil element For even browning turn food over halfway through cooking Do not leave the oven door open for long periods of time when using the broil element This could affect cooking performance TOUCH MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL 1 Put foo...

Страница 28: ...g with CONVECT TOUCH CONVECT QUICK PREHEAT CONVECT cooking with QUICK PREHEAT 1 Place convection grid in oven and close the door 2 Set QUICK PREHEAT twice NOTES You can change the cooking tempera ture setting as desired from 170 F 75 C minimum to to 450 F 232 C maximum by touching the correct number keys now Cooking times using CONVECT may be slightly longer than suggested in the cookbook recipes ...

Страница 29: ... 4 hours maximum If you enter a cooking time longer than 4 hours the display will reset itself to 4 00 When preheat reaches 170 F 75 C the display will show temperature in 5 F 15 C increments until oven reaches set cooking temperature 4 Start oven display counts down cooking time NOTE Each time you open and close the microwave door you must touch EASY MINUTE START again When cooking time ends four...

Страница 30: ...CH 1 or 2 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 1 2 or 3 1 2 3 or 4 1 2 or 3 1 or 2 Serving Temperature Warm 1 Hot 2 Very Hot 3 QUANTITY 1 to 2 servings 1 to 6 slices 1 to 6 servings 1 to 3 cups 250 750 mL 1 to 4 cups 250 1000 mL 1 to 3 cups 250 750 mL 1 to 2 servings Beverage Coffee 1 Tea 2 Hot Chocolate 3 Cooking Guide COOK POWER OF FULL COOK POWER 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 CUSTOM DEFROST CATEGORY Me...

Страница 31: ...p prompt changes to on or off Cooking Guide CUSTOM COOK FOOD SETTING Frozen Entree Casserole Frozen Vegetables Bacon Fresh Vegetables Frozen Burrito Hot Dogs Baked Potato TOUCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 QUANTITY 9 oz 240 g 11 oz 311 g 16 oz 425 g 2 cups 5 L 4 cups 1 L 6 cups 1 5 L 8 cups 2 L 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L 2 3 4 or 6 strips 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L 1 to 4 1 2 4 6 1 to 6 TOUCH Quantity Pad Quanti...

Страница 32: ... 50 8 to 12 sec at 50 11 to 15 sec at 100 18 to 22 sec at 100 5 to 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 PROCEDURE Cover loosely Do not cover when broiling Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 sec per serving Cover Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross...

Страница 33: ...in lb 454 g be 185 F 85 C after standing Fish Fillets 1 lb 45 kg 100 5 to 6 min Scallops and Shrimp 1 lb 45 kg 100 31 2 to 51 2 min VEGETABLES Beans Green or Yellow 1 lb 45 kg 100 6 to 12 min Broccoli 1 lb 45 kg 100 6 to 10 min Carrots 1 lb 45 kg 100 8 to 12 min Cauliflower medium head 100 6 to 9 min Corn on the Cob 2 100 4 to 9 min 4 100 6 to 16 min Potatoes Baked 4 medium 100 13 to 19 min Squash...

Страница 34: ...faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass throu...

Страница 35: ...se microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 inch 6 mm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do...

Страница 36: ...the direction of grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge and cleanser Wipe thoroughly with clean water Repeat if necessary Swab or wipe with cloth Wipe with clean water and dry WHAT TO USE Liquid detergent soap and water or all purpose cleaner Mildly abrasive cleanser or stainless steel cleaners Vinegar CLEANING TASK Routine cleaning and fingerprints Stubborn stains and baked on residue Hard water...

Страница 37: ... is 3 4 inch 19 mm deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy When broiling or using CRISP use the specially designed CRISPWARE Crisper Pan that comes with your oven Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see Cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking...

Страница 38: ...icrowave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vents The bottom of your Crisper Pan is coated with a special material that absorbs the mag netic part of the microwave energy This material becomes very hot and transfers heat to the bottom of the Crisper Pan for higher temperature cooking Sparking is caused by burning off of fat from past cooking It will stop when fat is all burned o...

Страница 39: ...owave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long Other possible problems and their causes The turntable will not turn The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking F followed by a number appears on Display The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctl...

Страница 40: ...rvice 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 If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use factory specified parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITC...

Страница 41: ...duct warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in Canada To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages If you need service Contact Inglis Limited Appliance Service from anywhere in Canada at 1 800 807 6777 If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use facto...

Страница 42: ... designated servicing company Replacement parts for microwave magnetron or any oven electric element to correct defects in materials or workmanship Replacement parts for solid state touch control system to correct defects in materials or workmanship Replacement parts for the stainless steel oven cavity inner door if the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship 3 99 Warranty 44...

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