Cookware And Dinnerware; Aluminum Foil And Metal; Cook - KitchenAid KMCS522PPS 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.
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.
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For Use with Grill Element
Use the provided tall grill rack with an oven proof pan to catch
the drippings.
For Use with Convection System
Use the provided short convection rack and an oven proof baking
dish for convection baking.
Use the provided short convection rack and a microwave-safe,
oven proof baking dish for convection roasting.
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
Potato-Large
P1
Enter 1-4 pieces, 8-10 oz
(227-283 g) each. Pierce each potato
several times with a fork. Place on
paper towel on turntable center. Let
stand 5 minutes after cooking.
P2 Potato-Small
Enter 1-16 pieces, 3-5 oz
(85-141 g) each. Pierce each potato
several times with a fork. Place on
paper towel on turntable center. Let
stand 5 minutes after cooking.
P3 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.
Frozen Vegetables
P4
Place in microwave-safe container
and add 2-4 tbs water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Oatmeal
P5
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.
Frozen Entrée
P6
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.

Cook

Quantity
1-4 pieces/
1 piece
1-16 pieces/
1 piece
1-4 cups
(Sensor
cooking)
1-4 cups
(Sensor
cooking)
1-4 cups/
1 cup
10 oz, 20 oz,
40 oz, 60 oz
(283 g, 567 g,
1.1 kg, 1.7 kg)