KitchenAid 3828W5A0969 User manual

Use and Care Guide

KITCHENAID

®

Microwave-Convection Hood

Combination

Model: YKHMC107E

3828W5A0969/4359916

A Note to You..................2

Microwave Oven

Safety...............................3

Getting to Know Your

Microwave-Convection

Hood Combination .........6

Microwave Cooking......18

Convection Cooking.....40

Combination

Cooking.........................51

Caring for Your

Microwave-Convection

Hood Combination .......60

Cooking Guide..............63

Questions and

Answers.........................68

Troubleshooting ...........69

Requesting Assistance

or Service......................71

Warranty........................72

For assistance or service, call the

Consumer Assistance Centre:

1-800-461-5681

®

www.kitchenaid.com/canada

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID

®

appliance!

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To

ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use

and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and

maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,

please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call our Consumer

Assistance Centre at 1-800-461-5681 or

request service for your appliance, you

need to know your complete model number

and serial number. You can find this infor-

mation on the model and serial number

plate (see diagram on page 8 for location of

plate).

Please also record the purchase

information.

NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase

or installation date for in-warranty service.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number________________________________

Serial Number__________________________

Purchase/

Installation Date ________________________

Builder/Dealer

Name__________________________________

Address ________________________________

Phone__________________________________

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Microwave Oven Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including

the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or

exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before using the

microwave oven.

• Read and follow the specific “PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in

this section.

• The microwave oven must be

grounded. Connect only to properly

grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS” found in the

“Installation Instructions” section and on

page 5 of this manual.

• Install or locate the microwave oven

only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs in

the shell and sealed containers – for

example, closed glass jars – may

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 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.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your

appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

wDANGER

wWARNING

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Microwave Oven Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

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.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is

damaged. It is particularly important

that the oven door close properly and

that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent),

(2) Hinges and latches (broken

or loosened),

(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be 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 food. Carefully

attend the microwave oven if paper,

plastic, or other combustible materials

are placed inside the oven to facilitate

cooking.

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper

or plastic bags before placing bags

in oven.

– If materials inside the oven should

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven

off, and disconnect the power cord, or

shut off power at the fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

– Do not use the cavity for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper products,

cooking utensils, or food in the cavity

when not in use.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven 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. The microwave oven

is equipped with a cord having a ground-

ing 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 can result in a risk of

electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or service-

man 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 appliance:

This appliance must be connected to

a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring

system, or an equipment grounding

conductor should be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the equip-

ment grounding terminal or lead on the

appliance.

Microwave Oven Safety

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How your microwave

oven works

Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave

energy is not hot. It causes food to make its

own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves

or light waves. You cannot see them, but you

can see what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven

produces microwaves. The microwaves

move into the oven where they contact

food as it turns on the turntable.

Microwaves pass through most glass,

paper, and plastics without heating them so

food absorbs the energy. Microwaves

bounce off metal containers so food does

not absorb the energy.

The microwaves disturb water molecules

in the food. As the molecules bounce around

bumping into each other, heat is made, like

rubbing your hands together. This is the heat

that does the cooking.

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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 the best

cooking results

• Always cook food for the shortest

cooking time recommended. Check to see

how the food is cooking. If needed, touch

the EASY MINUTE while the oven is

operating or after the cooking cycle is over

(see the “Using EASY MINUTE” section).

• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food

being cooked about halfway through the

cooking time for all recipes. This will help

make sure the food is evenly cooked.

NOTE: Some cycles may have to be reset

if you have interrupted the cycle.

• If you do not have a cover for a dish,

use wax paper, or microwave-approved

paper towels or plastic wrap. Turn back a

corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam

during cooking.

Testing your

microwave oven

To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 mL) of

cold water in a glass container in the oven.

Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook

at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the

time is up, the water should be heated.

Oven cavity

Magnetron

Mixing antenna

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This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics

you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you

use your oven.

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• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside

the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs

may cause them to burst, and possibly

damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs

before heating. In rare cases, poached

eggs have been known to explode. Cover

poached eggs and allow a standing time of

one minute before cutting into them.

• For best results, stir any liquid several

times during heating or reheating.

Liquids heated in certain containers

(especially containers shaped like cylinders)

may become overheated. The liquid may

splash out with a loud noise during or after

heating or when adding ingredients (coffee

granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the

oven.

• Microwaves may not reach the center of a

roast. The heat spreads to the center from

the outer, cooked areas just as in regular

oven cooking. This is one of the reasons

for letting some foods (for example, roasts

or baked potatoes) stand for a while after

cooking, or for stirring some foods during

the cooking time.

• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable

cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to

maintain appropriate deep frying

temperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of

the recommended cooking time, potatoes

should be slightly firm because they will

continue cooking during standing time.

After microwaving, let potatoes stand for

5 minutes. They will finish cooking while

standing.

Electrical

connection

If the incoming voltage to the microwave is

less than 110 volts, cooking times may be

longer. Have a qualified electrician check

your electrical system.

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Testing your dinner-

ware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before

using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into

the oven with a cup 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

ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave

energy, becoming too hot to handle and

slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal

containers not designed for microwave use

could damage the oven, as could containers

with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,

staples, metallic glaze or trim).

Operating safety

precautions

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to

swing on it when the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not

heat containers, but heat from the food can

make the container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printed

paper in the oven.

• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,

gourds, or clothes in the oven.

• Do not start a microwave oven when it is

empty. Product life may be shortened. If

you practice programming the oven, put a

container of water in the oven. It is normal

for the oven door to look wavy after the

oven has been running for a while.

• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.

Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave

oven because it allows microwaves to pass

through it.

• When you use a browning dish, follow the

directions supplied with the browning dish.

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COOK

POWER

MICRO

COOK

EASY

MINUTE

TEMP

PROBE

CUSTOM

DEFROST

KEEP

WARM

SLOWCOOK

SIMMER

AUTO COOK AUTO ROAST

BAKED

POTATO

BEVERAGE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7

8 9

0

FANFAN

HIGH•LOW•OFF HIGH•LOW•OFF

LIGHTLIGHT

ON•NIGHT•OFF ON•NIGHT•OFF

CLOCKCLOCK

SET STARTSTART

•

SET STARTSTART

•

CANCELCANCEL

OFF

START

CANCELNCELDELAY

START

BAKE BROIL

BAKE ROAST

POPCORN

AUTO COMBI

CONVECTIONCONVECTION

MICROWAVEMICROWAVE

TIMERTIMER

SENSORSENSOR

COMBINATIONCOMBINATION

Microwave oven features

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4

8

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Your microwave oven is designed to make

your cooking experience as enjoyable and

productive as possible. To get you up and

running quickly, the following is a list of the

oven’s basic features:

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will

not operate unless the door is securely

closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield pre-

vents microwaves from escaping. It is de-

signed as a screen to allow you to view

food as it cooks.

4. Two-position Metal Rack. Use for extra

space when cooking in more than one

container at the same time. See page 15

for more information.

5. Filters. See page 60 for cleaning

information.

6. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to

light your cooktop or countertop or turn

on as a night light. See page 13 for more

information.

7. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop/Countertop

Light Switches. See pages 12-14 for

more information.

8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this

panel to perform all functions. See

pages 9-11 for more information.

9. Vent Grille.

10. Temperature Probe Socket (on oven

wall). Plug the Temperature Probe into

this socket when using probe for cook-

ing. See pages 29-32 for more

information.

NOTE: Do not store the Temperature

Probe in the oven when probe is not

being used. Store in a handy place.

11. Convection Air Openings (on upper

oven cavity). See page 40 for informa-

tion on convection cooking.

12. Model and Serial Number Plate.

13. Cooking Guide Label.

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6

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Control panel features

Your microwave oven control panel lets you

select the desired cooking function quickly

and easily. All you have to do is touch the

necessary Command Pad. Below are

descriptions of some basic functions you

should know about. These descriptions are

followed, on the next page, by a list of all

the Command and Number Pads located on

the control panel. For more information, see

pages 12-59.

Using the demonstration feature

You can set your microwave oven to dem-

onstrate its functions without turning the

oven on.

NOTE: This feature can only be used when

the microwave oven is first connected to

power. You cannot use the demonstration

feature after a Command Pad has been

touched.

To set the demo feature:

1. Open the door and keep it open.

2. Touch and hold DELAY START for

4 seconds. Three tones, followed by

two tones, will sound.

3. Release DELAY START.

4. Shut the door to start the demo.

To cancel the demo feature:

Touch CANCEL/OFF.

Audible signals

Audible signals are available to guide you

when setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound each

time you touch a pad.

• One long tone signals the end of a

Minute Timer countdown.

• Four tones signal the end of a cooking

cycle.

• Two tones sound once every minute after

an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if

food has not been removed from oven.

• Three tones sound if you have made an

incorrect entry.

To disable audible signals:

• Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for

4 seconds to disable programming tones.

OR

• Touch and hold Number Pad 2 for

4 seconds to disable all signals.

To turn signals back on:

Repeat steps under “To disable audible

signals” above.

NOTE: Three tones, followed by two tones,

will sound when audible signals are turned

on or off. The three tones will be omitted if

all tones are disabled.

Interrupting cooking

You can stop the oven during a cycle by

opening the door.

The oven stops heating and the fan stops,

but the light stays on. To restart cooking,

close the door and

TOUCH

START

OFF

CANCEL

If you do not want to continue cooking:

• Close the door and the light goes off.

OR

• TOUCH

Using the safety lock

The safety lock prevents unwanted use of

the microwave oven by disabling the control

panel Command Pads.

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for

4 seconds. Three tones, followed by

two tones, will sound and will appear

on the Display.

To cancel the safety lock:

Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for

4 seconds. Two tones will sound and

will be cleared from the Display.

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ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

2 3 4

TIMER

COOK

POWER

MICRO

COOK

EASY

MINUTE

TEMP

PROBE

CUSTOM

DEFROST

KEEP

WARM

SLOWCOOK

SIMMER

AUTO COOK AUTO ROAST

BAKED

POTATO

BEVERAGE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7

8 9

0

FAN

HIGH•LOW•OFF

LIGHT

ON•NIGHT•OFF ON•NIGHT•OFF

CLOCK

SET START

•

SET START

•

CANCEL

OFF

START

CANCELDELAY

START

BAKE BROIL

BAKE ROAST

POPCORN

AUTO COMBI

CONVECTION

MICROWAVE

TIMER

SENSOR

COMBINATION

1. Display. The Display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking

time settings, and cooking functions

selected.

2. MICRO COOK. Touch this pad followed

by Number Pads to set a cooking time.

See pages 19, 21, 22 for more informa-

tion.

3. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the

cook time has been set, followed by a

Number Pad to set the amount of micro-

wave energy released to cook the food.

The higher the number, the higher the

microwave power or “cooking speed.” See

page 20 for more information. See the

“Microwave cooking chart” on page 64 for

specific Cook Powers to use for the foods

you are cooking.

4. EASY MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook

for 1 minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to

add an extra minute, at the set Cook

Power, to your cooking cycle. See page

39 for more information.

5. CUSTOM DEFROST. Touch this pad fol-

lowed by Number Pads to thaw frozen

meat by weight. See page 23 for more

information.

6. TEMP PROBE. Touch this pad when

using the Temperature Probe to cook.

Touch TEMP PROBE followed by Number

Pads to set desired final food tempera-

ture. See page 29 for more information.

7. KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot,

cooked foods safely warm in your

microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,

99 seconds. KEEP WARM can be used

by itself, or it can automatically follow a

cooking cycle. See page 28 for more

information.

8. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook at a

preset Cook Power. The oven’s sensor

will tell the oven how long to cook de-

pending on the amount of vapor it detects

from the food. See page 35 for more

information.

5

7

6

1

3

5

8

20

4

7

18

19

4

3

2

6

9. SLOWCOOK/SIMMER. Touch this pad

to stew or simmer food. The oven’s

sensor will tell the oven how long to

cook depending on the amount of vapor

it detects from the food. See page 38 for

more information.

10. AUTO ROAST. Touch this pad to roast

with the Temperature Probe. See page

32 for more information.

11. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop

popcorn at a preset Cook Power. See

page 37 for more information.

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12. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a

cup of a beverage at a preset Cook

Power. See page 36 for more information.

13. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake

a potato at a preset Cook Power. The

oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long

to heat depending on the amount of

vapor it detects from the potato. See

page 38 for more information.

14. CONVECTION BAKE. Touch this pad to

bake with convection heat. See pages 40-

44 and pages 46-50 for more information.

15. CONVECTION BROIL. Touch this pad to

broil with convection heat. See pages 40

and 44-45 for more information.

16. COMBINATION BAKE. Touch this pad to

bake with both convection heat and mi-

crowaves. See pages 51-54 and pages

56-59 for more information.

17. AUTO COMBI. Touch this pad to cook

with both convection heat and micro-

waves at preset times and Cook Powers.

See pages 54-56 for more information.

18. COMBINATION ROAST. Touch this pad

to roast with both convection heat and

microwaves. See pages 51-54 and pages

56-59 for more information.

19. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to

enter cooking times, Cook Powers,

temperatures, weights, or food

categories.

20. FAN. Touch this pad once to turn on the

fan at high speed, twice to turn on the fan

at low speed, and three times to turn the

fan off. See page 12 for more information.

21. LIGHT. Touch this pad once to turn the

cooktop/countertop light on at high power,

twice to turn the cooktop/countertop light

on at low power as a night light, and three

times to turn the cooktop/countertop light

off. See pages 13-14 for more

information.

22. CLOCK SET • START. Touch this pad to

enter the correct time of day. See page

16 for more information.

23. TIMER SET • START. Touch this pad to

set the Minute Timer. See page 17 for

more information.

24. TIMER CANCEL. Touch this pad to

cancel the Minute Timer. See page 17 for

more information.

25. START. Touch this pad to start a function.

If you open the door after the oven begins

to cook, retouch START. See page 9 for

more information.

26. DELAY START. Touch this pad to

program your oven to begin cooking

automatically at a chosen time later in the

day. See page 34 for more information.

27. CANCEL/OFF. Touch this pad to erase

an incorrect command, cancel a program

during cooking, or to clear the Display.

See page 9 for more information.

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Using the exhaust fan

1. Choose fan speed.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot

around the microwave oven, the exhaust

fan in the vent hood will automatically

turn on at the LOW setting to protect the

oven. It may stay on up to an hour to

cool the oven. When this occurs, the Fan

Pad will not turn the fan off.

2. Turn off fan when desired.

To set fan to run for a specific time:

1. Start fan.

2. Choose timer.

NOTE: If both the fan and light are

operating and the TIMER SET • START

Pad is touched twice, both the fan and

light will be controlled by the timer. The

Display will alternate between “FAN” and

“LIGHT” one time before “STOP” is

displayed.

FAN

HIGH•LOW•OFF

TOUCH

FAN

HIGH•LOW•OFF

(three times)

TOUCH

FAN

HIGH•LOW•OFF

(once for high, twice for low)

TOUCH

TOUCH YOU SEE

(twice within

3 seconds)

SET START

•

TIMER

SET START

•

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIME

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIME

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3. Set stop time.

Example to stop the fan at 5 o’clock,

when time of day is 12 o’clock:

NOTE: You can set the stop time up

to the next 12 hours.

4. Start timer.

At end of time, the current time of day

will show and no tones will sound.

To check the stop time:

The set time will be displayed for 3

seconds.

To cancel timer:

NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the

fan to shut off; however, canceling the fan

will not cancel the timer.

Using the cooktop/countertop light

1. Turn on light.

2. Turn off light when desired.

TOUCH YOU SEE

START

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

SET START

•

TIMER

OR

5

0

TOUCH

SET START

•

TIMER

TOUCH

CANCEL

TIMER

TOUCH

LIGHT

ON•NIGHT•OFF

(once for high, twice for low)

TOUCH

LIGHT

ON•NIGHT•OFF

(three times)

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

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To set light to be on for a specific

time:

1. Turn on light.

2. Choose timer.

NOTE: If both the fan and light are

operating and the TIMER SET • START

Pad is touched twice, both the fan and

light will be controlled by the timer. The

Display will alternate between “FAN” and

“LIGHT” one time before “STOP” is

displayed.

3. Set stop time.

Example to turn off light at 2 o’clock,

when time of day is 12 o’clock:

NOTE: You can set the time up to the

next 12 hours.

4. Start timer.

At end of time, the current time of day

will show and no tones will sound.

To check the stop time:

The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds.

To cancel timer:

NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the

light to shut off; however, canceling the light

will not cancel the timer.

TOUCH

LIGHT

ON•NIGHT•OFF

SET START

•

TIMER

SET START

•

TIMER

(twice within 3

seconds)

TOUCH YOU SEE

2

0

TOUCH YOU SEE

START

SET START

•

TIMER

TOUCH YOU SEE

(once for high, twice for low)

OR

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

TOUCH

SET START

•

TIMER

CANCEL

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIME

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

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etting to know your microwave-convection hood combination

Using the metal rack

The Metal Rack (Part No. 4359242) gives

you extra space when cooking in more than

one container at the same time. The metal

rack must not be turned upside-down inside

the oven. The feet must be positioned at the

bottom of the rack. You can also use the

Metal Rack for convection cooking (see

pages 46, 49, and 50).

If you need a replacement rack and your

KitchenAid dealer does not stock the rack,

you can order it, by part number, by calling

1-800-461-5681 and following the instruc-

tions and telephone prompts you hear.

Inserting the rack

Normal position: Insert the rack securely on

the rack guides on the side walls of the oven.

Bottom position: Insert the rack securely

on the bottom of the oven.

Notes:

• Do not store the Metal Rack in the oven.

Arcing and damage to the oven could result

if someone accidentally starts the oven.

• Use rack only in the microwave oven.

• Do not use rack with browning dish.

• Do not let food container on rack touch

the top or sides of the oven.

• For microwave cooking, do not cook

foods directly on rack without putting them

in containers first.

• When convection or combination cook-

ing, you may be able to cook some foods

directly on the rack. (See “Convection

Cooking” and “Combination Cooking”

sections for additional information.)

• Do not place a metal cooking container

on rack when microwave cooking or

combination cooking. Place a microwave-

safe plate under container.

• Only use the Metal Rack when cooking at

more than one level.

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etting to know your microwave-convection hood combination

Setting the clock

When your microwave oven is first plugged

in or after a power failure, the Display will

show “888:88”. For the first 30 seconds

after the power is on, you can set the clock

time without touching CLOCK SET •

START. After 30 seconds have gone by, you

must follow the directions below to set the

time. If a time of day is not set, “888:88” will

show in the Display until you touch CLOCK

SET • START.

To set time:

1. Choose setting.

2. Enter time of day.

Example for 12:00:

3. Complete entry.

NOTES:

• You can only set the clock if the oven is

not cooking food.

• If you touch in an incorrect time and

touch CLOCK SET • START, three tones

will sound. Enter the correct time.

• If you touch CANCEL/OFF while setting

the clock, the Display will show the last

time of day set or “:” if no time of day has

been set.

TOUCH YOU SEE

CLOCK

SET START

•

TOUCH YOU SEE

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

1

2

0

CLOCK

SET START

•

START

(for 3 seconds)

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

OR

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etting to know your microwave-convection hood combination

Using the Minute Timer

You can use your microwave oven as a

minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for

timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

1. Touch TIMER SET • START.

2. Enter time to be counted down.

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:

NOTE: If you enter more than 4 digits,

three tones will sound. Touch START to

count down the 3-digit time you have

entered or touch TIMER CANCEL to

clear the Display. To start over, touch

TIMER SET • START and re-enter

desired time.

3. Start countdown.

NOTE: If you do not do this step within

3 seconds of doing Step 2, “START?” will

be displayed. You then have 1 minute to

touch START or TIMER SET • START

before the Display returns to time of day.

At end of countdown:

To cancel Minute Timer:

During countdown:

After countdown:

NOTE: The oven can operate while the

Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute

Timer while the oven is cooking, touch

TIMER SET • START. The Display will

return to the cooking time countdown after

3 seconds.

TOUCH YOU SEE

1

3

0

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

YOU SEE

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

(one tone will sound)

TOUCH YOU SEE

OR

SET START

•

TIMER

START

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

TOUCH YOU SEE

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

(time of day)

CANCEL

TIMER

SET START

•

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

TOUCH YOU SEE

OFF

CANCEL

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Microwave Cooking

This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instruc-

tions carefully.

IN THIS SECTION

Getting the best cooking results....18

Cooking at high cook power ..........19

Cooking at different

cook powers ....................................20

Cooking with more than one

cook cycle ........................................22

Using CUSTOM DEFROST..............23

Custom defrost chart ......................25

Defrosting tips..................................27

Using KEEP WARM..........................28

Cooking with the temperature

probe ................................................29

Getting the best cooking results

• ALWAYS cook food for the minimum

recommended cooking time. If necessary,

touch EASY MINUTE while the oven is

operating or after it has completed the

cooking cycle (see page 39 for more

information). Then check for doneness to

avoid overcooking the food.

• Stir, turn over, or rearrange food being

cooked about halfway through the cook

time for most even doneness with all

recipes.

Using AUTO ROAST..........................32

Auto roast chart ................................33

Using DELAY START ........................34

Using AUTO COOK ..........................35

Auto cook chart ................................36

Using BEVERAGE ............................36

Using POPCORN ..............................37

Using BAKED POTATO ....................38

Using SLOWCOOK/SIMMER............38

Using EASY MINUTE ........................39

Adding or subtracting cook time ....39

• If a glass cover is not available, use

wax paper, paper towels, or microwave-

approved plastic wrap. Turn back a corner

to vent steam during cooking.

• Although a new rating method* rates this

oven at 850 watts, you may use a reliable

cookbook and recipes developed for

microwave ovens previously rated at

700-800 watts.

*IEC-705 Test Procedure. The IEC-705 Test Procedure is an internationally

recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not rep-

resent an actual change to output power or cooking performance.

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M

icrowave cooking

Cooking at high cook power

1. Put food in oven and close

the door.

2. Set cooking time.

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:

3. Start oven.

At end of cooking time:

Changing instructions

You can change the cooking time after

cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3.

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

START

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

YOU SEE

TOUCH YOU SEE

1

3

0

ENTER

SENSOR

WEIGHT

PREHEAT

AUTO

ROAST

COOK

PWR

DEFR

QTY

TEMP

PROBE START?

CONV

COMB

OZ

DELAY

LBS

COOK

234

TIMER

MICRO

COOK

TOUCH YOU SEE

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M

icrowave cooking

Cooking at different cook powers

For best results, some recipes call for differ-

ent cook powers. The lower the cook power,

the slower the cooking. Each Number pad

also stands for a different percentage of

cook power. Many microwave cookbook

recipes tell you by number, percent, or

name which cook power to use.

The following chart gives the percentage of

cook power each Number pad stands for, and

the cook power name usually used. It also

tells you when to use each cook power.

Follow recipe or food package instructions if

available.

COOK POWER

10=100% of full power

9=90% of full power

8=80% of full power

7=70% of full power

6=60% of full power

5=50% of full power

4=40% of full power

3=30% of full power

2=20% of full power

1=10% of full power

NAME

High

Medium-High

Medium

Medium-Low,

Defrost

Low

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the cook power pad as a

second Minute Timer by entering “0” for the cook power. The oven will count down the

cooking time you set without cooking.

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 and heating foods that need a

cook power lower than high (for example,

whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is

cooking too fast

• Reheating a single serving of food

• Cooking delicate foods, such as cheese and

egg dishes, pudding, and custards

• Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as

lasagna

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

• Melting chocolate

• Simmering stews

• Heating pastries

• Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,

poultry, and precooked foods

• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

• Keeping food warm

• Taking chill out of fruit

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