KitchenAid KEMS308G manual

4452614 Models: KEMS307G KEMS377G KBMC147H KEMS308G KEMS378G KBMC140H U se and Care Guide ® ® A Note to Y ou .................................................. 2 Microwave Oven Safety ................................. 3 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven ............................................. 6 How your microwave oven works .............[...]

2 A Note to Y ou Thank you f or buying a KITCHENAID ® a ppliance! Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, KitchenAid ® appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better . T o ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informatio[...]

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 M icr owave Oven Safety GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be gr ounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding r educes the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wir e for the electric current. The micr owave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wir e with a gr[...]

6 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 [...]

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[...]

8 CONVECT FULL MEAL BROIL CRISP CONVECT QUICK QUICK PREHEA PREHEA T ENTER TEMP CRISP COOK AUTOSENSOR DEFROST ? START REHEAT P TIMER HR 1 3 2 LBS MIN NO. SEC IN. OZ PWR CONVERSION 3 4 5 Y our microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. T o help get you up and running quickly , the following is [...]

9 Contr ol panel features (Models KEMS307G, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS378G) ENT ER TEMP CRISP CO OK AUT O SENS OR DEFROST ? STA R T REHE AT P TIM ER HR 1 3 2 LBS MIN NO. SEC IN. OZ PWR 1 2 3 CONTROL LOCK 4 5 6 9 8 7 OVEN LIGHT 0 CONVECT FULL MEAL QUANTITY OVEN LIGHT (3 SIZES) REHEA T CUSTOM COOK CUSTOM CUSTOM DEFROST POPCORN BROIL MICROWA VE OVEN CAN[...]

10 G etting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven Choosing cooking function settings The cooking functions discussed in the “Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven” and “Microwave Cooking” sections use Command pads to choose cooking function settings. Another way to choose cooking function set- tings is by using Code pads. Code pads are Number pads u[...]

Utensils Y our microwave oven comes with two useful cooking utensils. Please review this chart to become familiar with their use. NOTE: Use oven mitt when removing broiling grid and CRISPW ARE™ Crisper Pan. Use Crisper Pan handle when removing Crisper Pan. Do not touch the top of the microwave oven when broiling. G etting to Know Y our Micr owave[...]

12 Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the colon and time of day will flash for 5 minutes. “PF” will show on the lower oven T emperature Display until any pad is touched. NOTES: • Y ou can only set the clock when the lower oven and the microwave oven are not cooking food and when the Minute[...]

When countdown ends, four tones will sound and the display will show “End”. Four tones will sound and repeat every minute until you touch TIMER CANCEL. This will clear the Display . T o cancel any time: 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 us[...]

14 Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: NOTE: During setup, if you want to change the cooking time you have entered, you must touch four digits. For example, to change 1 minute and 30 seconds to 1 minute and 45 seconds, touch Number pads 0, 1, 4, and 5. 3. Start o[...]

15 Cooking at dif ferent cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different 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. COOK POWER 10=100% of full power [...]

16 M icr owave Cooking Cooking at dif ferent cook powers (cont.) 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. Set cooking time. Example for 10 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set cook power . Example for 50% cook power: NOTE: During setup, if you want to change the cooking time after setting the cook power , wait for TIME to reappear on the display , then e[...]

17 M icr owave Cooking 4. When display says “TIME,” touch MICRO to set second cycle. 5. Set cooking time for second cycle. Example for 3 minutes, 25 seconds: TOUCH MICRO COOK POWER TOUCH CONTROL LOCK 3 2 5 6. Set cook power for second cycle (optional). If you want to cook at full (100%) cook power , go to Step 8. Example for 60% cook power: 7. [...]

18 NOTES: • T o choose the desired food code, see the Cooking Guide Label on the front frame of the oven or the “Custom reheat chart” earlier in this section. • Y ou can disable or enable the Quantity pad prompt. See “Using help prompts” in the “Cooking Guide” section for more information. 4. Enter food quantity . Example for 2 serv[...]

19 TOUCH TOUCH eight times three times BEVERAGE Coffee Te a Hot Chocolate TOUCH CUST OM REHEA T once twice three times M icr owave Cooking Serving temperatures: T ouch ST ART or wait 5 seconds for oven to start automatically . The heating time will count down. NOTE: Liquid may splash out during or after heating while stirring or adding ingredients [...]

20 TOUCH CUSTOM DEFROST once Summary of steps for setting CUSTOM DEFROST 1. T ouch CUSTOM DEFROST . 2. T ouch CUSTOM DEFROST again to scan and select food settings. 3. Enter weight or touch QUANTITY to select quantity . CUSTOM DEFROST 1. Put food in oven and close door . 2. T ouch CUSTOM DEFROST . M icr owave Cooking 3. Choose food setting. Keep to[...]

4. Enter food weight. Example for 1.25 lbs (.57 k): NOTES: • Use Number pads for settings 1 to 3. Use the Quantity pad for settings 4 to 6. • If you enter a weight greater than the maximum weight listed in the “Custom defrost chart” earlier in this section, “RETRY” shows on the display . • See the “Weight conversion chart” later i[...]

22 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). • CUSTOM DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (-18° C) or colder . • If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, and[...]

23 3. Start oven. T ouch ST ART or wait 5 seconds for the oven to start automatically . The popping time will count down. When popping time ends, four tones will sound, and the display will show “End”. 4. After popping popcorn, open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANCEL. This will clear the[...]

24 Custom cook chart M icr owave Cooking PREP ARA TION Follow package directions. T o reheat, flatten on plate or place in bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir before serving. Place in a microwave safe container . Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cook- ing remove from oven, stir , cover , and let stand 3 minutes before serving. NO[...]

25 1. Put food in oven and close door . 2. T ouch CUSTOM COOK. 3. Choose food setting. Keep touching CUSTOM COOK until the food that you are cooking appears on the display . Example for Casseroles (Code 2): NOTES: • T o choose the desired food setting, see the Cook Guide Label on the front frame of the oven or the “Custom cook chart” earlier [...]

26 C ooking with CRISP and BROIL This section gives you step-by-step instructions for operating the Crisp and Broil functions. When using CRISP , microwaves heat the Crisper Pan to brown and crisp the bottom of food while the broil element cooks and browns food from the top. 1. Place food on Crisper Pan, put pan on turntable, and close door . 2. Ch[...]

27 NOTES: • Y ou can increase crisping time after touching ST ART by pressing EASY MINUTE. • Y ou can disable or enable the USE P AN prompt. See “Using help prompts” in the “Cooking Guide” section for more information. After 4 seconds, the cooking time will count down. When cooking time ends, four tones will sound and the display will s[...]

28 3. When display says “TIME,” set cooking time by touching Number keys. Example for 1 hr , 25 min: NOTES: • Cooking time is 4 hours maximum. If you enter a cooking time longer than 4 hours, the display will reset itself to 4:00. NOTE: • Use the short convection grid with bake- ware or place food directly on grid. The turntable will catch [...]

29 5. Start oven (display counts down cooking time) NOTE: • Each time you open and close the microwave door , you must touch EASY MINUTE/ST ART again. When cooking time ends, four tones will sound, and the display will show “end.” 6. After cooking, open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch CANC[...]

30 Using code pads Y ou can use Number pads as shortcuts when cooking with your microwave oven. For example, to reheat 1 cup (250 mL) of cheese dip: 1. Press the Reheat pad. 2. Choose category 4 by pressing Number pad 4. 3. Choose one cup by pressing the Number pad 1. All food categories and many food quantities have matching Number pads. The chart[...]

31 POPCORN SIZE OF BAG 3.50 oz (99 g) 3.00 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) TOUCH 1 2 3 Using help pr ompts When using the BROIL or CRISP mode on the microwave oven, you can disable or enable help prompts by pressing and holding Number pad 2 for 5 seconds. The display will tell you when the help prompt changes to on or off. C ooking Guide CUSTOM COOK FOOD [...]

32 Micr owave reheating chart T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. ST ARTING 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 [...]

33 Micr owave cooking chart T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. C ooking Guide FOOD COOK POWER TIME MEA TS, POUL TRY , FISH, SEAFOOD Bacon (per slice) 100% 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice Ground Beef for Casseroles ( 1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 4 to 6 min Ground Beef Patties (2) 100% 1st side 2 min, 2nd side 1 1 ⁄ 2 [...]

34 Cooking tips Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if neces- sary , add more time in small increments. Starting temperature of food • [...]

35 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[...]

36 Y our CRISPW A VE microwave oven has a stainless steel interior . Unlike painted steel interiors found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust or cor- rode. Over time, stains can occur on the stainless steel surface as the result of food particles splattering during cooking. This is normal. • Do not use metal scouring pa[...]

37 Q uestions and Answers QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish? Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either d[...]

38 QUESTIONS Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? How does my CRISPW ARE™ Crisper Pan aid browning and crisping? Sometimes I notice sparking when broiling. What causes this? ANSWERS Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vents. The bottom of your Crisper Pan is co[...]

39 Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section. If nothing operates, check the following: • Is the microwave oven wire[...]

40 R equesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service in U.S.A.: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to Y ou” section). This [...]

41 R equesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service in Canada: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at 1-800-461-5681. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Not[...]

KITCHENAID WILL NOT P A Y FOR: A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the microwave oven. 2. Instruct you how to use the microwave oven. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. B. Repairs when oven is used in other than normal single-family household use. C. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood[...]