KitchenAid KEMS307D User Manual

Table of Contents(complete) ... 2A Note to You... 3Microwave OvenSafety ...4-6Getting to Know YourMicr

10Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenTesting your dinnerware or cookwareTest dinnerware or cookware before using.To test a dish for safe use, put it i

11Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenUse hot pads. Microwave energy does notheat containers, but heat from the food canmake the container hot.NOTE: He

12Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenDo not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwaveoven because it allows micro

13ENTER TEMP CRISP COOKAUTOSENSORDEFROST?START REHEATPTIMERHR132 LBS MIN NO.SECIN.OZPWR1 2 3CONTROLLOCK4 5 6987OVENLIGHT0CONVECTFULLMEALQUANTITYSuperb

14ENTER TEMP CRISP COOKAUTO SENSORDEFROST?START REHEATPTIMERHR132 LBS MIN NO.SECIN.OZPWR1 2 3CONTROLLOCK4 5 6987OVENLIGHT0CONVECTFULLMEALQUANTITYOVENL

1513. KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keephot, cooked food safely warm in yourmicrowave oven for up to 99 minutes.KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or itc

16UtensilsYour microwave oven comes with two useful cooking utensils. Please review this chart tobecome familiar with their use.HOW TO USE ITUTENSILUs

17Setting the clockWhen your microwave oven is first pluggedin or after a power failure, the colon and timeof day will flash for 5 minutes. “PF” will

18Using the Minute TimerNOTE: You can use other Command padswhile the Minute Timer is counting down.1. Choose the Minute Timer.NOTE: The Timer does no

19Using EASY MINUTEEASY MINUTE lets you cook food for1 minute at 100% cook power or add anextra minute to your cooking cycle. Youcan also use it to ex

2A Note to You ... 3Microwave Oven Safety ... 4-6Important safety instructions ...

20TOUCH YOU SEE10CONTROLLOCK3QUANTITYENTER COOKTIMEPWRTOUCH YOU SEECOOKTIMEPWR(oven automaticallycooks at high cookpower/display countsdown time)EASYM

21Cooking at different cook powersFor best results, some recipes call fordifferent cook powers. The lower thecook power, the slower the cooking. EachN

22Microwave Cooking1. 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% coo

23Microwave Cooking5. After cooking, open the door ORFour tones will repeat every minute untilyou open the oven door or touch theCancel pad. This wi

24Microwave Cooking4. When display says “TIME,”touch MICRO to set secondcycle.5. Set cooking time for secondcycle.Example for 3 minutes, 25 seconds:6.

25Microwave CookingTOUCH YOU SEEEASYMINUTESTART(display counts downcooking time in eachcycle, starting withfirst cycle)1PWRCOOKTIME8. Start oven.One s

26Using CUSTOM REHEATYour microwave oven automatically reheatsfood. You do not have to enter times ortemperatures.NOTE: If you want to manually reheat

271. Put food in oven and closedoor.2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT.3. Choose food setting.Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT untilthe food that you are cooking appea

28TOUCH YOU SEEEASYMINUTESTARTTOUCHMICROWAVE OVENCANCELMicrowave CookingREHEATREHEATYOU SEE4. Enter food quantity.Example for 2 servings:Touch Start p

29Heating a beverage (Setting 8)1. Place beverage in ovenand close door.2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT.3. Choose beverage setting.Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT

3Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance!KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house.To ensure that you enjoy ma

305. Enter serving temperature.Keep touching CUSTOM REHEAT untilthe temperature you want shows on thedisplay.Example for Hot: Serving temperatures:To

31Microwave CookingUsing CUSTOM DEFROSTYour microwave oven uses a preset defrosttime and power according to the food settingand the food quantity that

32TOUCH YOU SEECUSTOMDEFROSTonceYOU SEEENTERLBSTOUCH YOU SEEEASYMINUTESTARTMicrowave CookingTOUCH YOU SEE1523. Choose food setting.Keep touching CUSTO

33YOU SEEDEFROSTMicrowave CookingIf you have chosen any of settings 1, 2,or 3, four tones will sound in the middleof the cycle and the display will sh

34Microwave CookingDefrosting tips• When using CUSTOM DEFROST, theweight to be entered is the net weight inpounds, and tenths of pounds (the weightof

35Microwave Cooking3. Start oven.Touch Start pad or wait 5 seconds for theoven to start automatically. The poppingtime will count down:When popping ti

36PREPARATIONFollow package directions.To reheat, flatten on plate or place inbowl. Cover with lid or vented plasticwrap. Stir before serving.Place in

371. Put food in oven and close door.2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.3. Choose food setting.Keep touching CUSTOM COOK until thefood that you are cooking appears

384. Enter food size or weight.Example for 4 cups (1 L):Touch Start pad or wait 5 seconds foroven to start automatically.The cooking time will count d

39Using KEEP WARMYou can safely keep hot, cooked food warmin your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes.You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or toautomatica

4Microwave Oven SafetyYou will be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t follow instructions.You can be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t follo

40• The CRISPWARE Crisper Pan is speciallydesigned for crisping and browning food.It can be preheated for 2 to 3 minutesbefore use.• Brush Crisper Pan

41Cooking with Crisp and Broil1. Place food on Crisper Pan, putpan on turntable, and close door.2. Choose CRISP.3. Set crisping time.Example for 10 mi

42TOUCHMICROWAVE OVENCANCEL5. After cooking, open the door ORFour tones will repeat every minute untilyou open the oven door or touch theCancel pad.

43Cooking with Crisp and Broil4. Start oven.NOTES:• You can increase broiling time aftertouching START by pressing EASYMINUTE.• You can disable or ena

44Using code padsYou can use Number pads as shortcutswhen cooking with your microwave oven.For example, to reheat one cup ofcheese dip:1. Press the Re

45POPCORNSIZE OF BAG3.50 oz (100 g)3.00 oz (85 g)1.75 oz (50 g)Cooking with Crisp and BroilCUSTOM DEFROSTCATEGORYMeatsChicken/PoultryFish/SeafoodBagel

46To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, youshould maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these ins

47For stainless-steel surfaces:• Do not use steel wool or soap-filledscouring pads.• Rub in the direction of the grain line toavoid marring the surfac

48Reheating chartTimes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.Cooking GuideSTARTINGTEMPRefrigeratedRefrigeratedRoom tempRefr

49(1 cup [250 mL])(2 cups [500 mL])Microwave cooking chartTimes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste.MEATS, POULTRY, FISH,

5Microwave Oven Safety• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.• Do not let cord hang over edge of tableor counter

50Cooking tipsAmount of food• If you increase or decrease the amount offood you prepare, the time it takes to cookthat food will also change. For exam

51Arranging foodFor best results, distribute food evenly onthe plate. You can do this in several ways:• If you are cooking several items of thesame fo

52Questions and AnswersANSWERSNo. If you remove or turn over the turntable, youwill get poor cooking results. Dishes used in youroven must fit on the

53ANSWERSYes. Pop packaged microwave popcornfollowing manufacturer’s guidelines or use thepreprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not useregular paper bags. Use

54TroubleshootingMost cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without toolsof any kind. Check the lists below and on t

55PROBLEMThe Display showsa time countingdown but the ovenis not cookingYou do not hear theProgramming ToneSmoke is comingout of vent duringbroiling“F

56Requesting Assistance orService3. If you are not satisfiedwith the action taken:• Contact the Major Appliance ConsumerAction Program (MACAP). MACAP

57Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service in Canada:1. If the problem is not due toone of the items listed in“Troubleshootin

58Notes

59IndexThis index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along withthe page(s) on which you can find each topic.TOPIC

6M icrowave Oven SafetyDo not use an extension cord. If the powersupply cord is too short, have a qualifiedelectrician or serviceman install an out

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7continued on next pageMetal floorMagnetronOven cavityGlass turntableHow your microwave oven worksMicrowave ovens are safe. Microwaveenergy is not hot

8Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenMicrowaves pass through most glass,paper, and plastics without heating themso food absorbs the energy. Microwavesb

9Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven• If you do not have a cover for a dish,use wax paper or microwave-approvedpaper towels or plastic wrap. Turn back