KitchenAid KEMS307D manual

Table of Contents (complete) ................. 2 A Note to You ............... 3 Microwave Oven Safety ......................... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .......... 7 Microwave Cooking .... 20 Cooking with CRISP and BROIL .................. 40 Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........ 46 Cooking Guide ........... 48 Questions and Answe[...]

2 A Note to You ........................................... 3 Microwave Oven Safety ........................ 4-6 Important safety instructions ................ 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ............ 5 Electrical requirements ......................... 6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ... 7 How your m[...]

3 Thank you for buying a KITCHENAI D * appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operations, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please re[...]

4 M icr owave 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[...]

5 M icrowave Oven Safety • Do not immerse cord or plug in water. • Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section. For microwave ovens with a ventilating hood: • Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Gr[...]

6 M icrowave Oven Safety 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 ru[...]

7 continued on next page Metal floor Magnetron Oven cavity Glass turntable 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 or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do. A magnetron in[...]

8 G etting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven 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. Microwaves do heat the CRISPWARE* Crisper Pan, however. The rubberized pad on the bottom of the Crisper Pan is made of a special [...]

9 G etting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven • 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. For the best cooking results • Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. [...]

10 G etting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven T esting your dinnerwar e 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, e[...]

11 G etting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but heat from the food can make the container hot. NOTE: Heat from the broil element will cause container and oven parts to become hot. Also, the Crisper Pan always becomes very hot when used. Use oven mitts when touching containers, oven parts, and p[...]

12 G etting to Know Y our Microwave Oven 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. Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the tur[...]

13 ENTER TEMP CRISP COOK AUTOSENSOR DEFROST ? START REHEAT P TIMER 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 Superba OVEN LIGHT (3 SIZES) REHEAT CUSTOM COOK CUSTOM CUSTOM DEFROST POPCORN BROIL KEEP WARM MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL START E ASY M INUTE MICRO OVEN CLOCK SET START TIMER CANCEL [...]

14 ENT ER TEMP CRISP C OOK AUT O SENS OR 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 CONVECT FULL MEAL QUANTITY OVEN LIGHT (3 SIZES) REHEA T CUSTOM COOK CUSTOM CUSTOM DEFROST POPCORN BROIL KEEP WARM MICROWA VE OVEN CANCEL ST ART E ASY M INUTE MICRO OVEN CLOCK SET STAR T TIMER CAN[...]

15 13. KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked food safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle. See page 39 for more information. 14. MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL. Touch this pad to cancel a function. See next column for more information. 15. Number Pads. T[...]

16 Utensils Your microwave oven comes with two useful cooking utensils. Please review this chart to become familiar with their use. HOW TO USE IT UTENSIL Use for faster browning of small amounts of food. Place the broiling grid securely on the turntable. Using the broiling grid will put food close to the broil element. Use to give foods such as piz[...]

17 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 Temperature Display until any pad is touched. To set time: 1. Choose the clock. 2. Enter time of day. Example for 5:30: 3. Complete entry. NOTES: • You can only set th[...]

18 Using the Minute T imer NOTE: You can use other Command pads while the Minute Timer is counting down. 1. Choose the Minute Timer. NOTE: The Timer does not start or 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 sec[...]

19 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. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. 1. Make sure food is in oven and door is closed. 2. Choose setting. Example for one minute: When cooking time ends: Four tones will r[...]

20 TOUCH YOU SEE 1 0 CONTROL LOCK 3 QUANTITY ENTER COOK TIM E PWR TOUCH YOU SEE COOK TIM E PWR (oven automatically cooks at high cook power/display counts down time) E ASY M INUTE ST AR T YOU SEE COOK TIM E TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) MICROWA VE OVEN CANCEL M icr owave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave functio[...]

21 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 9=9[...]

22 M icrowave Cooking 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[...]

23 M icrowave Cooking 5. After cooking, open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch the Cancel pad. This will clear the display. Cooking in stages For best results, some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time, and another cook power for another length of time. Your oven can be set[...]

24 M icrowave 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: 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. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 above for third cycle (optiona[...]

25 M icrowave Cooking TOUCH YOU SEE E ASY M INUTE ST AR T (display counts down cooking time in each cycle, starting with first cycle) 1 PWR COOK TIME 8. Start oven. One short tone will sound between cycles. NOTES: • If you want to add more time during cooking use EASY MINUTE. See “Using EASY MINUTE” in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Ov[...]

26 Using CUSTOM REHEA T Your microwave oven automatically reheats food. You do not have to enter times or temperatures. NOTE: If you want to manually reheat using a cook time and cook power see “Reheating chart” in the “Cooking Guide” section. Summary of steps for setting CUSTOM REHEAT 1. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT. 2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT again to[...]

27 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT. 3. Choose food setting. Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT until the food that you are cooking appears on the display. Example for Dinner Plate (Setting 1): NOTE: To choose the desired food code, see the Cooking Guide Label on the front frame of the oven or the “Custom reheat chart” earlie[...]

28 TOUCH YOU SEE E ASY M INUTE ST AR T TOUCH MICROWA VE OVEN CANCEL M icrowave Cooking REHEAT REHEAT YOU SEE 4. Enter food quantity. Example for 2 servings: Touch Start pad 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 [...]

29 Heating a beverage (Setting 8) 1. Place beverage in oven and close door. 2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT. 3. Choose beverage setting. Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT until “BEVRG” appears on the display. 4. Enter type of beverage. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT until the type of beverage you want appears on the display. Example for Hot Chocolate: ENTE R REHEAT TOUC[...]

30 5. Enter serving temperature. Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT until the temperature you want shows on the display. Example for Hot: Serving temperatures: Touch Start pad 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 such as[...]

31 M icrowave Cooking Using CUSTOM DEFROST Your microwave oven uses a preset defrost time and power according to the food setting and the food quantity that you choose. NOTE: Standing time is included in the defrosting time selected by your microwave oven. This may make defrosting times seem longer than in other microwave ovens. (See “Defrosting [...]

32 TOUCH YOU SEE CUSTOM DEFROST once YOU SEE ENTE R LBS TOUCH YOU SEE E ASY M INUTE ST AR T M icrowave Cooking TOUCH YOU SEE 1 5 2 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: To choose the desired food setting, see the Cooking Guide Label on th[...]

33 YOU SEE DEFROST M icrowave Cooking 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. You can then turn food if desired. To restart the cycle you must close the door and touch the Start pad. When defrosting time ends: Four tones will sound. 5. After [...]

34 M icr owave Cooking 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 or colder. • If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minu[...]

35 M icrowave Cooking 3. Start oven. Touch Start pad 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 OR the door Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch the Cancel pad. This will clear the display.[...]

36 PREPARATION Follow package directions. To 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 cooking remove from oven, stir, cover, and let stand 3 minutes before serving. NOTE: When cooking a 10 oz (238 g) package of fr[...]

37 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Touch 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): NOTE: To choose the desired food setting, see the Cook Guide Label on the front frame of the oven or the “Custom cook chart” earlier in this s[...]

38 4. Enter food size or weight. Example for 4 cups (1 L): Touch Start pad or wait 5 seconds for oven to start automatically. The cooking time will count down: When cooking time ends: Four tones will sound. 5. After cooking, open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch the Cancel pad. This will clear th[...]

39 Using KEEP W ARM You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a micro cooking cycle. NOTES: • Food cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM. • Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during KEEP WARM. • Complete m[...]

40 • The CRISPWARE Crisper Pan is specially designed for crisping and browning food. It can b e p reheated for 2 to 3 minutes before use. • Brush Crisper Pan with 1 ⁄ 2 tsp of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray before heating. This will make it easier to remove food from the pan and clean the pan after use. • Use the broiling grid wit[...]

41 C ooking with Crisp and Broil 1. Place food on Crisper Pan, put pan on turntable, and close door. 2. Choose CRISP. 3. Set crisping time. Example for 10 minutes: NOTE: If you enter a crisping time greater than 90 minutes, “RETRY” shows on the display. 4. Start oven. NOTES: • You can increase crisping time after touching START by pressing EA[...]

42 TOUCH MICROWA VE OVEN CANCEL 5. After cooking, open the door OR Four tones will repeat every minute until you open the oven door or touch the Cancel pad. This will clear the d isplay. Using BROIL Broil lets you cook and brown small amounts of food (from 1 to 4 pieces). The broil element is located in the microwave oven ceiling near the door. For[...]

43 C ooking with Crisp and Broil 4. Start oven. NOTES: • You can increase broiling time after touching START by pressing EASY MINUTE. • You can disable or enable the USE GRID prompt. See “ Using help prompts” later in this section for more information. When cooking time ends: Four tones will sound. 5. After cooking, open the door OR Four to[...]

44 Using code pads You 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 N umber pad 1. All food categories and many food quantities have matching Number pads. The charts below[...]

45 POPCORN SIZE OF BAG 3.50 oz (100 g) 3.00 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) C ooking with Crisp and Broil CUSTOM DEFROST CATEGORY 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 [...]

46 To 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. NOTES: • Your CRISPWAVE * microwave oven has a stainless steel interior. Unlike painted steel interiors found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust, o[...]

47 For stainless-steel surfaces: • Do not use steel wool or soap-filled scouring pads. • Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid marring the surface. • Always wipe dry to avoid water marks. C aring for Y our Micr owave Oven HOW TO CLEAN Wipe with damp cloth or sponge, then wipe with clean water and dry. To avoid marring the surface, r[...]

48 Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. C ooking Guide 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 Refrigerate[...]

49 (1 cup [250 mL]) (2 cups [500 mL]) Micr owave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. FOOD Bacon (per slice) Ground Beef for Casse- roles (1 lb [.45 k]) Hamburger Patties (2) Hamburger Patties (4) Meat Loaf (1 1 ⁄ 2 lbs [.7 k]) Chicken[...]

50 Cooking tips Amount of food • If you increase o r 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 necessary, add more time in small increments. Starting temperature of food • Th[...]

51 Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You 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 thinner area of [...]

52 Q uestions and Answers ANSWERS No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. You can use a grid only if grid is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any grid not sup- plied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing. Usab[...]

53 ANSWERS Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven when the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using [...]

54 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 Assistance or Service” on pages 56 and 57. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the micr[...]

55 PROBLEM The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone Smoke is coming out of vent during broiling “F” followed by a number appears on Display CAUSE • The oven door is not closed completely. • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer. ?[...]

56 R equesting Assistance or Service 3. If you are not satisfied with the action taken: • Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry. • Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer, and K[...]

57 R equesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service in Canada: 1. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in “Troubleshooting” † ... Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance, or call the KitchenAid Canada Consumer Assistance Centre toll free, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EST), at 1-800-461-5681. 2. If[...]

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59 I ndex This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL ............................... 51, 52 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ................................. 15 BEST COOKING RESULTS ...................... 9 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .........[...]

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