KitchenAid 4359916 manual

U se and Care Guide KITCHENAID ® Micr owave-Convection Hood Combination Model: YKHMC107E 3828W5A0969/4359916 A Note to Y ou ..................2 Microwave Oven Safety ...............................3 Getting to Know Y our Microwave-Convection Hood Combination .........6 Microwave Cooking ......18 Convection Cooking.....40 Combination Cooking ......[...]

2 A Note to Y ou Thank you f or buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. T o 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 s[...]

3 M icr owave Oven Safety IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING: T o 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. • Re[...]

4 M icr owave Oven Safety PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA VE 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 ove[...]

5 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 [...]

How your micr owave 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. Y ou cannot see them, but you can see what they do. A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves mo[...]

• 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 l[...]

8 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination COOK POWER MICRO COOK EASY MINUTE TEMP PROBE CUSTOM DEFROST KEEP WARM SLOWCOOK SIMMER AUTO COOK AUTO ROAST BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FAN FAN HIGH•LOW•OFF HIGH•LOW•OFF LIGHT LIGHT ON•NIGHT•OFF ON•NIGHT•OFF CLOCK CLOCK SET START START • SET START START • [...]

9 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination Contr ol panel features Y our 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 t[...]

10 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination ENTER SENSOR WEIGHT PREHEAT AUTO ROAST COOK PWR DEFR QTY TEMP PROBE START? CONV COMB OZ DELAY LBS COOK 234 TIMER COOK POWER MICRO COOK EASY MINUTE TEMP PROBE CUSTOM DEFROST KEEP WARM SLOWCOOK SIMMER AUTO COOK AUTO ROAST BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FAN HIGH•LOW•OFF LIGHT[...]

11 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination 12. BEVERAGE. T ouch this pad to reheat a cup of a beverage at a preset Cook Power . See page 36 for more information. 13. BAKED POT A TO. T ouch 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 [...]

12 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination 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 w[...]

13 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination 3. Set stop time. Example to stop the fan at 5 o’clock, when time of day is 12 o’clock: NOTE: Y ou 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. T o check the stop time: The set time will b[...]

14 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination T o set light to be on for a specific time: 1. T urn on light. 2. Choose timer . NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET • ST AR T Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer . The Display will alternate between “F AN” and [...]

15 G etting to know your micr owave-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. Y ou can also use the Metal Rack [...]

16 G etting to know your micr owave-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 • ST AR T . After 30 seconds have gone by , you must foll[...]

17 G etting to know your micr owave-convection hood combination Using the Minute Timer Y ou can use your microwave oven as a minute timer . Use the Minute T imer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. T ouch TIMER SET • ST ART . 2. Enter time to be counted down. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: NOTE: If you enter more than 4 digits, three t[...]

18 M icr owave 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 ...........[...]

19 M icr owave 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 Y ou 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[...]

20 M icr owave cooking Cooking at dif ferent cook powers For best results, some recipes call for dif fer- 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 follow[...]

1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set Cook Power . Example for 50% Cook Power: 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions Y ou can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4. 21 M icr owave cooking MICRO COOK TOUCH[...]

22 M icr owave cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycle 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. Y our oven can be set to change from one to another automatically , for up to two cycles. 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. Set cooking time fo[...]

23 M icr owave cooking 5. Start oven. After the first cycle is over , the next cycle will count down. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions Y ou can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4. Using CUSTOM DEFROST Y our microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of foods[...]

24 M icr owave cooking 4. Enter food’ s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 lbs (.54 kg): NOTES: • For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart” on page 27. • If you enter an incorrect weight, touch CUSTOM DEFROST again and enter the correct weight. 5. Start oven. 6. After half the co[...]

25 M icr owave cooking A T P AUSE Remove thawed portions with fork. T urn over . Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. T urn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. T urn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder . Return remainder to oven. T urn over . Cover warm areas with alu[...]

26 M icr owave cooking Custom defr ost chart (continued) Fish setting Poultry setting A T P AUSE T urn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. T urn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. T urn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. T urn over . Cover warm areas with a[...]

Defr osting tips • When using CUSTOM DEFROST , the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Only use CUSTOM DEFROST for raw food. CUSTOM DEFROST gives best re- sults when food to be thawed is a mini- mum of 0°F (-18°C). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freez[...]

28 M icr owave cooking Using KEEP W ARM Y ou can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 min- utes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour , 40 min- utes). Y ou can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: • KEEP W ARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. • Opening the oven door cancels K[...]

29 M icr owave cooking Cooking with the temperature pr obe The T emperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F [32°C] and 200°F [93°C]). See a reliable cookbook for helpful information on cooking different t[...]

30 M icr owave cooking 4. Choose setting. NOTE: Food will automatically cook to 160°F (71°C) if you do not specify a final food temperature. If you want to specify a final food temperature, do Step 5. Oth- erwise, skip to Step 6. 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 180°F (82°C): 6. Start oven. When food temperature rea[...]

31 M icr owave cooking T emperature Pr obe cooking tips: • Stir foods during cooking when recom- mended. • Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. • Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer . • Remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature. • [...]

32 M icr owave cooking Removing and cleaning the T emperature Pr obe: 1. After oven has shut off, unplug the T emperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad. 2. Wipe probe with a hot, sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly . Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked-on foods. 3. Y ou can place probe in the silverware basket of a dishwasher . Using AUTO [...]

33 M icr owave cooking When food temperature reaches 90°F (32°C): The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5°F (-15°C). If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes, the Display will show “CHECK” and “PROBE”. When food reaches the desired temperature at the end of the cooking. Auto r oast char[...]

34 M icr owave cooking Using DELA Y ST AR T DELA Y ST ART lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. Y ou can preprogram your oven up to 1 1 hours, 59 minutes in advance. NOTES: • If you hear the fan start when you touch ST AR T , you have not set the oven proper- ly . T ouch CANCEL/OFF and start over .[...]

35 M icr owave cooking 6. Complete entry . The oven will start cooking at the set time. NOTE: If the door is opened before the start time is reached, the Display will show “DOOR” and “OPEN” for 5 minutes or until the door is closed, whichever comes first. Y ou must touch ST AR T to resume DELA Y ST ART . At end of cooking time: ENTER SENSOR[...]

4. Start oven. When oven detects vapor from food, cooking time is displayed. At end of cooking time: 36 M icr owave cooking Auto cook chart CA TEGOR Y FOOD 1 Frozen Entree 2 Casserole (Refrigerated) 3 Bread 4 Fresh/Canned V egetables 5 Frozen V egetables Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat or reheat a bev- erage by touching just one pad. 1. Place[...]

37 M icr owave cooking Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially pack- aged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper , follow manufacturer ’s instructions. T ry several brands to decide which gives best popping results. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn[...]

38 M icr owave cooking Using BAKED POT A TO BAKED POT A T O lets you bake a potato (about 10 oz. [284 g]) by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the potato, and the amount of vapor detected 1. Place potato on paper towel in oven and close door . 2. Choose BAKED POT A T O. After 3 seconds, the oven will begin h[...]

39 M icr owave cooking Using EASY MINUTE EASY MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. Y ou can also use it to extend cooking time in multi- ples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: • T o extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, touch EASY MINUTE repeatedly during cooking. • [...]

40 C onvection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully . IN THIS SECTION How convection cooking works ....40 Convection baking without preheating ........................................41 Convection baking with preheating ........................................42[...]

41 C onvection cooking Convection baking without preheating (meats, casseroles, and poultry) 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. Choose setting. Oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C). 3. Set baking temperature (optional). Y ou can enter a temperature between 150°F (66°C) and 450°F (232°C). Example for 325°F (163°C): NOTE: T [...]

42 C onvection cooking 4. Set cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: Y ou can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds. Example for 20 minutes: 5. Start oven. NOTE: Y ou can see the cooking temperature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds. At end of cooking time: Convec[...]

43 C onvection cooking The oven will automatically preheat/cook at 350°F (177°C). If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below . If you want to preheat/cook at 350°F (177°C), go to Step 3. Example for 325°F (163°C): 3. Set cooking cycle cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: Y ou can enter[...]

44 C onvection cooking 5. After preheating, open the door , put food in oven, and close the door . NOTE: Y ou can see the cooking temperature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds. At end of cooking time: Convection br oiling 1. Choose setting. 2. Set cooking cycle cooking time. Y ou can[...]

45 C onvection cooking 3. Start oven. NOTES: • Oven will preheat to 450°F (232°C). When the oven temperature reaches 150°F (66°C), the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. • If you open the door or touch CANCEL/OFF during preheating, preheating will stop. T o res[...]

46 C onvection cooking Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that fit conveniently on the turntable, such as an 8 1 ⁄ 2 -inch (22 cm) frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired temperature, and use metal or ovenproof glass cookware. When cooking or b[...]

47 C onvection cooking Convection cooking with the temperature pr obe The T emperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn of f the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F [32°C] and 200°F [93°C]). See a reliable cookbook for helpful information on cooking[...]

5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F (66°C): 6. Set convection cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C). If you want to change the cooking temperature, follow the example below . If you want to cook at 350°F (177°C), go to Step 7. Example for 325°F (163°C): 7. Start oven. When foo[...]

49 C onvection cooking T emperature pr obe convection cooking chart FOOD Beef Meat Loaf (1 1 ⁄ 2 -1 3 ⁄ 4 lbs [.68-.79 kg]) Beef Rib Roast, boneless Beef Rib Roast, with bone (5 lbs [2.3 kg]) Beef Pot Roast, boneless (3 lbs [1.4 kg]) Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast, with bone (6 1 ⁄ 2 lbs [3 kg]) Lamb Roast, boneless (3-4 lbs [1.4- 1.8 kg]) F[...]

50 C onvection cooking 325°F (163°C) 350°F (177°C) 350°F (177°C) 155°F (68°C) 165°F (74°C) 165°F (74°C) PROBE TEMP OVEN TEMP TIME 4-6 min per lb (.45 kg) 6-8 min per lb (.45 kg) 6-8 min per lb (.45 kg) SPECIAL NOTES Cook in microwave-proof and heatproof dish with Metal Rack. Let stand 10 min after cooking (covered). Cook in microwave-pr[...]

51 This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully . IN THIS SECTION How combination cooking works ..51 Combination baking/roasting without preheating ..........................52 Combination baking/roasting with preheating ................................53 Using AUTO CO[...]

52 C ombination cooking Combination baking/r oasting without p r eheating 1. Put food in oven and close door . 2. Choose setting. Example for baking: The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C) for combination baking and 300°F (149°C) for combination roasting. If you want to change the cook- ing temperature, follow Step 3 below . If you w[...]

53 C ombination cooking At end of cooking time: Combination baking/r oasting with preheating 1. Choose setting. Example for roasting: 2. Set preheat/cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (177°C) for combination baking and 300°F (149°C) for combination roasting. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, foll[...]

54 C ombination cooking Using AUTO COMBINA TION AUTO COMBINA TION lets you cook with both microwaves and convection heat, without needing to set a cooking time or Cook Power . All you do is choose the 1. Choose AUT O COMBI. category of the food you are cooking and enter the weight or quantity . See the “Auto combination chart” on the next page [...]

2. Choose food setting. See chart on next page for available settings. Example for setting 1 (hamburger , broiled): NOTE: If you have entered the wrong setting, you have 3 seconds to change the setting. After 3 seconds, you must touch AUTO COMBI to start over . After 3 seconds: 3. Enter food weight or quantity . NOTE: If you have entered the wrong [...]

56 C ombination cooking 2. Place food in oven and plug probe into socket on oven wall. Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior – including the rack. Socket Plug Combination cooking with the temperature pr obe The T emperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed[...]

57 C ombination cooking 4. Choose temperature probe setting. The oven will automatically heat to a final food temperature of 160°F (71°C). If you want to change the final food temperature, follow Step 5 below . If you want a final food temperature of 160°F (71°C), skip Step 5 below . 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for[...]

7. Start oven. When food temperature reaches 90°F (32°C), the Display will show the actual temperature of the food as it increases to the desired temperature. When food reaches desired tempera- ture: 58 C ombination cooking TOUCH YOU SEE START TEMP PROBE COMB COOK ENTER SENSOR WEIGHT PREHEAT AUTO ROAST COOK PWR DEFR QTY TEMP PROBE START? CONV COM[...]

59 C ombination cooking SECOND ST AGE or OVEN TEMP 350°F (177°C) 350°F (177°C) 350°F (177°C) 325°F (163°C) 350°F (177°C) 350°F (177°C) TIME 8-10 min per lb (.45 kg) 5-7 min per lb (.45 kg) 4-6 min per lb (.45 kg) 4-6 min per lb (.45 kg) 6-8 min per lb (.45 kg) 6-8 min per lb (.45 kg) FIRST ST AGE TIME 7 min per lb (.45 kg) T urn over 4 [...]

T o make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly . For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully . Cleaning the micr owave oven For interior surfaces: W ash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild deter- gent. Be sur[...]

61 C aring for your microwave-convection hood combination 4. T o replace grease filters, slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening. Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place. 5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven. Char coal filter: 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 2. T o remove charcoal fil[...]

62 C aring for your microwave-convection hood combination 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) available from your authorized KitchenAid servicer (Part No. 4158432). The oven light 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cookt[...]

63 Reheating chart T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. STARTING TEMP Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated [...]

64 C ooking guide Micr owave cooking chart T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” on page 35 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. MEA TS, POUL TR Y , FISH, SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. FOOD Bacon (per slice) Ground Beef for Casse[...]

65 C ooking guide Micr owave cooking tips Amount of food • The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes 4 minutes to cook, you need about 7 minutes to cook two potatoes. • If you want to cook two meals or containers of food at the same time, [...]

66 C ooking guide Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. Y ou can do this in several ways: • If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. • When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or[...]

67 C ooking guide Oven cookware guide Y ou can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven, choose appropriate cook- ware and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct cookware and materials. COOKW[...]

68 Q uestions and Answers ANSWERS Y ou can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller t[...]

69 PROBLEM Nothing will operate The micro- wave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. The electric company has expe- rienced a power failure. Y ou are using the oven as a timer . If you are[...]

70 T r oubleshooting SOLUTION Check “Microwave cooking chart” on page 64. Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time. Completely close oven door . T ouch TIMER CANCEL to cancel the Minute T imer . Re-enter command. Follow reliable recipes exactly for in- gredients, cookware, cooking time, and proper rack position. Make sure foods ar[...]

71 R equesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “T roubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. If you need assistance or service: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at [...]

KITCHENAID WILL P A Y FOR: Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workman- ship. Service must be provided by an autho- rized KitchenAid servicing outlet. Replacement of microwave magnetron tube on microwave oven to correct defects in materials or work- manship. For convection cooking models, replacement parts fo[...]