Cookware And Dinnerware; Aluminum Foil And Metal; Cooking Menu, Sensor Cooking; Popcorn - KitchenAid KMCS122PPS Series Use & Care Manual

Cookware and Dinnerware

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always
use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish
may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not
use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
Material Recommendations
Aluminum Foil, See the "Aluminum Foil and
Metal Metal" section.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least
3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations.
Ceramic Glass, Acceptable for use
Glass
China, Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Earthenware
Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Paper: Towels, Use non-recycled and those approved by
Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Silicone Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Bakeware
Straw, Wicker, Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper Acceptable for use
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with
1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.

Aluminum Foil and Metal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes
from the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can
occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on
some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
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aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling, or floor.
Always use the turntable.
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
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contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.
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Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved
meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as
sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver trim
or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

Cooking Menu, Sensor Cooking

The microwave oven has been programmed with common
microwave foods, their quantities, cook powers, and cook times.
Use the following chart as a guide for preset cooking.
Item Food Category
P1 Fresh Vegetables
From room temperature.
Put food into microwave safe dish.
Add 2 tablespoons water to
1-2 cups, add 4 tablespoons
water to 3-4 cups. Cover the
dish, leaving an air ventilation. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
P2 Frozen Vegetables
From frozen temperature. Place
in microwave-safe container. Add
2 tablespoons water to 1-2 cups,
add 4 tablespoons water to
3-4 cups. Cover the dish, leaving
an air ventilation. Stir and let stand
3 minutes after cooking.
P3 Oatmeal
Place in microwave-safe container
and add water depends on
package directions adds water
cover with plastic wrap and fold
back one edge about 1/4" (6 mm)
to make a vent. Place container
in the center of the oven. After
cooking stir with spoon or whisk
until uniform.
P4 Frozen Entrée
Remove entrée from package and
loosen film covering on
3 sides of the container leaving
one of the short sides still
attached. Loosely cover with film.
Allow the 10.5 and 20 oz
(297 and 567 g) entrees to stand
3 minutes.
Allow the 38 and 60 oz
(1.1 and 1.7 kg) entrees to stand
5 minutes.

Popcorn

3.0 or 3.5 oz bags.
– Do not use regular paper bags or glassware
– Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.
– Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
– Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds,
and then stop the cycle.
– Do not reppop unpopped kernels.
– For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
– Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave
popcorn manufacture.
Quantity
1-4 cups
(Sensor cooking)
1-4 cups
(Sensor cooking)
1-4 cups
(Sensor cooking)
10 oz, 20 oz,
40 oz, 60oz
(283 g, 567 g,
1.1 kg, 1.7 kg)