KitchenAid KEMI371G manual

4452303 KITCHENAID ® Upper Micr owave Oven and Lower Self-Cleaning Electric Oven Models: KEMI301G KEMI371G U se and Care Guide A Note to Y ou ...................................2 Microwave Oven Safety ..................3 Electric Oven Safety ........................6 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven ..............................8 Parts & [...]

2 A Note to Y ou Thank you f or buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! 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 information[...]

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 expo- sure to microwave energy . It is impor- tant not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the[...]

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 [...]

6 E lectric Oven Safety 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 m[...]

7 E lectric Oven Safety • Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. • DO NOT TOUCH HEA TING ELE- MENTS OR INTERIOR SURF ACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in col[...]

8 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 [...]

• 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 and possib[...]

10 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 a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. Door Handle. 2. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view fo[...]

11 ENT ER TEMP COOK AUT O SENSOR DEFROST ? STA R T REHEAT 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 QUANTITY OVEN LIGHT (3 SIZES) REHEA T CUSTOM COOK CUSTOM CUSTOM DEFROST POPCORN MICROWA VE OVEN CANCEL ST ART E ASY M INUTE MICRO OVEN CLOCK SET ST ART TIMER CANCEL SET START CANCEL MICRO COOK POWER Cont[...]

12 NOTES: • If you touch one Command pad and then want to choose another Command pad in the same cycle, you must press CANCEL first. • If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions three tones will sound. T ouch CANCEL and re-enter the instructions. Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:[...]

13 Using the Minute Timer NOTE: Y ou can use other Command pads while the Minute T imer is counting down. 1. Choose the Minute Timer . NOTE: The T imer does not start or stop the microwave oven. It works like a regular kitchen timer . It can be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours and 59 minutes, or in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes and 59[...]

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 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 pow[...]

16 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 enter the new cooking time. 4. Start oven. NOTES: • If you wa[...]

17 continued on next page 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 [...]

TOUCH 4. Enter food quantity . Example for 2 servings: T ouch ST ART or wait 5 seconds for oven to start automatically . The remaining time will count down. If you have chosen any of settings 4, 5, or 6, four tones will sound in the middle of the cycle and the display will show “STIR” for 5 seconds. Y ou can then stir food if desired. T o resta[...]

19 19 3. Choose beverage setting. Keep touching CUSTOM REHEA T until “BEVRG” appears on the display . 4. Enter type of beverage. T ouch CUSTOM REHEA T until the type of beverage you want appears on the display . Example for Hot Chocolate: 5. Enter serving temperature. Keep touching CUSTOM REHEA T until the temperature you want shows on the disp[...]

20 3. Choose food setting. Keep touching CUSTOM DEFROST until the food that you are cooking appears on the display . Example for Meats (Setting 1): NOTE: T o choose the desired food set- ting, see the Cooking Guide Label on the front frame of the oven, the “Custom defrost chart” earlier in this section, or scan through the settings by pressing [...]

21 T ouch ST ART 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 cycle and the display will show “TURN” for 5 seconds. Y ou can then turn food if desired. T o restart the cycle you must close the door and touch ST AR[...]

22 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. 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 display . Using CUSTOM COOK Cooking [...]

23 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. NOTE: When cooking a 10 oz package of fr[...]

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 in [...]

25 Using code pads Y ou can use Number pads as shortcuts when cooking with your microwave oven. For example, to reheat one cup 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 charts below[...]

26 POPCORN SIZE OF BAG 3.5 oz 3.0 oz 1.75 oz (50 g) CUSTOM DEFROST CA TEGOR Y Meats Chicken/Poultry Fish/Seafood Bagel Fruit Juice Roll/Muffin TOUCH Enter actual weight or press the Quantity Pad to increase displayed weight by 1 ⁄ 4 pounds. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Quantity Pad 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 QUANTITY 0.10 to 6.60 lbs 0.10 to 6.60 lbs 0.10 to 4.4[...]

27 Micr owave reheating chart T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. C ooking Guide 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 Refrigerate[...]

28 Micr owave cooking chart T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. C ooking Guide FOOD COOK POWER TIME Meats, Poultry , Fish, Seafood Bacon (per slice) 100% 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice Ground Beef for Casseroles ( 1 lb) 100% 4 to 6 min Hamburger Patties (2) 100% 1st side 2 min, 2nd side 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 1 ⁄ 2 m[...]

29 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 • [...]

30 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[...]

31 Y our microwave oven has a stainless steel interior . Unlike painted steel interiors found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust or corrode. 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 pads, steel wool[...]

32 32 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 eithe[...]

33 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[...]

34 Automatic oven light switch (on latch assembly) (p. 53) Oven light (on right oven wall) (p. 53) Oven lock latch Gasket (p. 48) Model and serial number plate (on right mounting rail) Upper microwave oven (pp. 8-33) Oven vent (above oven door) (p. 47) Dual broil elements (not shown) (p. 38) Oven light (on left oven wall) (p. 53) Bake element (hidd[...]

35 PRESS and hold for 5 seconds Y ou will know you are in Celsius when “F” disappears. T o switch back to Fahrenheit, press and hold BROIL again for 5 seconds. (“F” will reappear .) If you need to convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa, you can refer to this chart: T emperature replacement values U sing Y our Electric[...]

36 Starting an operation After programming a function, you must press the Start pad to start the function. If you do not press ST ART within 5 seconds of programming, “ST ART?” will show on the display as a reminder . Canceling an operation LOWER OVEN CANCEL will cancel any lower oven function. When you press LOWER OVEN CANCEL, the large displa[...]

37 Setting your oven for the Sabbath If you want to set your oven to meet “no work” requirements for the Sabbath, follow these steps: 1. Press BAKE. 2. Press Number Pads to set the temperature you want. Example for 325°F: 3. Press ST ART . 4. Press and hold Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds to go into the Sabbath mode. NOTE: The Sabbath mode is only [...]

2. Set time. Example for 5:30: 3. Start clock. If time has not been entered correctly , one short tone will sound and “CLOCK” will reappear on the display . Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to re-enter the time of day . 38 PRESS 5 CONTROL LOCK 3 0 QUANTITY Bake element (not visible) SETTING BAKE Use this setting for standard baking and roasting. BROIL (MAX[...]

A UTO S ENSOR BAKE 39 T o disable the display clock: Y ou can clear the time of day from the display by pressing and holding CLOCK SET/ST ART for 5 seconds. Repeat to see time of day on display again. Using the timer The T imer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a regular kitchen timer . It can be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours[...]

40 NOTES: • Before turning oven on, position oven rack(s) in desired location. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands if rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot. • Do not let pot holder or oven mitt touch oven bottom. 2. Choose baking setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want [...]

41 • When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. T wo sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at appr oximately three quarters of the total bake time. Increase baking time, if necessary . • For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. Hot air must circ[...]

42 U sing Y our Electric Oven NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer . Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading. Also, the ther- mometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles. 1. Press and hold Bake for 5 seconds. Release the pad when a number and CAL appear on the temp[...]

ADJUST BY THIS NUMBER OF DEGREES + 5°F to +10°F +15°F to +20°F +25°F to +35°F -5°F to -10°F -15°F to -20°F -25°F to -35°F TO COOK FOOD ... A little more Moderately more Much more A little less Moderately less Much less 43 How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The following chart tells you how much to adjust the offset tempera[...]

44 5. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to use variable temperature broiling 6. Start oven. NOTE: If you want to change the broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. 7. When broiling is done, turn off oven. V ariable temperature broiling • If food is cooking too fast or you want the food to broil [...]

45 APPROXIMA TE TIME (MINUTES) SIDE 1 14-15 15-16 18-19 13-14 20-22 8-10 5-7 14-17 17-20 11-16 8-10 16-18 SIDE 2 7-8 8-9 9-10 7-8 10-11 4-5 3-4 8-9 17-20 11-16 4-5 8-9 MEA T Steak, 1" thick medium rare medium well done Hamburger Patties, 3 ⁄ 4 " thick, 1 ⁄ 4 lb well done Pork Chops, 1" thick Ham Slice, 1 ⁄ 2 " thick, pr ec[...]

46 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed. NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for temperature recommendations. 4. Press Cook Time. 5. Set cook time. 6. Start oven. V ertical bar on display will get shorter as cook time counts down. 7. When baking/roasting is done: “End” will show on [...]

47 8. Press Start. When start time is reached: V ertical bar on display will get shorter as cook time counts down. 9. When baking/roasting is done: “End” will show on the display . Four tones will sound, followed by four reminder tones (unless they have been disabled) every minute until you open the door , or press LOWER OVEN CANCEL. T o cancel[...]

48 Before you start U sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle NOTE: Heat and odors are normal during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle. Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you: • Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enou[...]

49 • Do not block the vent during the Self- Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. • Do not leave plastic utensils on the cook- top. They may melt. • Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface. • The oven light will not work during the Self-C[...]

50 • Use 2 1 ⁄ 2 hours for light soil. • Use 3 1 ⁄ 2 to 4 1 ⁄ 2 hours for moderate to heavy soil. 3. Press Stop Time. 4. Set Stop time. Example for 7:00: 5. Complete entry . NOTES: • The door will lock right after you press ST ART . • Lights will stay on until start time is reached. 6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends: T o stop the [...]

51 C aring for Y our Electric Oven W ARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Cleaning Chart Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean y[...]

52 PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Oven racks • Soap and water • Steel wool pad • Wash, rinse and dry. • Self-cleaning cycle • Place on 2nd and 4th rack guides. Racks will discolor and become harder to slide. After cleaning, apply vegetable oil to rack guides for easier sliding. Broiler pan and grid • Soap and water • Steel [...]

53 T o replace: 1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in at lower corners to insure that hinge arms are fully engaged. 2. Open the door all the way . 3. Remove the door removal pins from each hole. 4. Close the door . NOTE: If the door does not operate freely , you have not installed it properly . Repeat Steps 1 to 4. C aring for Y our Oven U[...]

54 If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service”. T r oubleshooting 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 “Requesting Assis[...]

55 R equesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service 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 information[...]

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