KitchenAid KHMC107E Use And Care Manual

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Page 1 Microwave Cooking ... Convection Cooking... Combination Cooking ... Caring for Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination ... Cooking Guide ... Questions and Answers... If You Need Assistance or Service ... Warranty ... 1-800-422-1230 Call us with questions or comments. Model: KHMC107E ® ™...
Page 2 Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID KITCHENAID designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely.
Page 3: Safety
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized KitchenAid servicer for examination, repair, or adjustment. • Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire could result.
Page 4 icrowave Oven S To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity (continued): – 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 1 minute.
Page 5: Precautions To Avoid
(1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. Do not operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken. The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made.
Page 6: Operating Safety Precautions
icrowave Oven S Operating safety precautions wWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 6-7. Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell.
Page 7: General Information
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Microwave-Convection Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. IN THIS SECTION How microwave cooking works ...
Page 9: Radio Interference
This is the heat that does the cooking. Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: •...
Page 10: Microwave Oven Features
Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:...
Page 11: Control Panel Features
Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see pages 14-62. Using the demonstration feature You can set your microwave oven to dem- onstrate its functions without turning the oven on. NOTE: This feature can only be used when the microwave oven is first connected to power.
Page 12 KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle. See page 30 for more information.
Page 13 etting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a cup of a beverage at a preset Cook Power. See page 39 for more information. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake a potato at a preset Cook Power. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the potato.
Page 14: Using The Exhaust Fan
1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
Page 15: Using The Cooktop/Countertop Light
etting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination 3. Set stop time. Example to stop the fan at 5 o’clock, when time of day is 12 o’clock: NOTE: You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours. 4. Start timer. At end of time, the current time of day will show and no tones will sound.
Page 16 etting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. 2. Choose timer. NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET • START Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer.
Page 17: Using The Metal Rack
Metal Rack for convection cooking (see pages 49, 52, and 53). If you need a replacement rack and your KitchenAid dealer does not stock the rack, you can order it, by part number, by calling 1-800-422-1230 and following the instruc- tions and telephone prompts you hear.
Page 18: Setting The Clock
Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK SET •...
Page 19: Using The Minute Timer
Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER SET • START. 2. Enter time to be counted down.
Page 20: In This Section Getting The Best Cooking Results
icrowave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. IN THIS SECTION Getting the best cooking results ... Cooking at high cook power ... Cooking at different cook powers ... Cooking with more than one cook cycle ...
Page 21: Cooking At High Cook Power
Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: 3. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3.
Page 22: Cooking At Different Cook Powers
icrowave Cooking Cooking at different 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 micro- wave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use.
Page 23 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.
Page 24: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
icrowave Cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycle 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 to change from one to another automatically, for up to two cycles.
Page 25: Using Custom Defrost
All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted. Your microwave oven does the rest. 1. Put frozen food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose CUSTOM DEFROST.
Page 26: Time Remaining
icrowave Cooking 4. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 lbs: NOTES: • For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart” on page 29. • If you enter an incorrect weight, touch CUSTOM DEFROST again and enter the correct weight.
Page 27: Custom Defrost Chart
Custom defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE Beef Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions Bulk with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Ground Beef, Separate and rearrange. Patties Round Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Tenderloin Turn over.
Page 28 Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Page 29: Weight Conversion Chart
Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac- tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals ⁄ pound). However, in order to enter food weight in CUSTOM DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
Page 30: Using Keep Warm
Cooking Using KEEP WARM You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to auto- matically follow a cooking cycle.
Page 31: Cooking With The Temperature Probe
Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
Page 32 icrowave Cooking 4. Choose setting. NOTE: Food will automatically cook to 160°F if you do not specify a final food temperature. If you want to specify a final food temperature, do Step 5. Otherwise, skip to Step 6. 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional).
Page 33 • Dry casseroles do not work well. • Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe. • If you are cooking more than one indi- vidual serving at the same time, such as mugs of soup, check the probe setting in several of the items –...
Page 34: Using Auto Roast
icrowave Cooking Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe: After oven has shut off, unplug the Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad. Wipe probe with a hot, sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked-on foods. You can place probe in the silverware basket of a dishwasher.
Page 35: Auto Roast Chart
When food temperature reaches 90°F: The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5°F. If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes, the Display will show “CHECK” and “PROBE”. When food reaches the desired temperature: Auto roast chart CATEGORY FOOD Roast Beef (rare)
Page 36: Using Delay Start
icrowave Cooking Using DELAY START DELAY START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours, 59 minutes in advance. NOTES: • If you hear the fan start when you touch START, you have not set the oven prop- erly.
Page 37 5. Enter cooking instructions for the function you want. (cooking at high power or lower power, temperature probe cooking, KEEP WARM) 6. Complete entry. The oven will start cooking at the set time. NOTE: If the door is opened before the start time is reached, the Display will show “DOOR”...
Page 38: Using Auto Cook
Bread, Fresh/Canned Vegetables, and Frozen Vegetables. All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category (see chart on next page) and START. Your microwave oven does the rest. 1. Put food in oven and close door.
Page 39: Auto Cook Chart
Auto cook chart CATEGORY FOOD Frozen Entree Casserole Bread Fresh/Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat or reheat a beverage by touching just one pad. 1. Place cup of beverage in oven and close door. 2. Choose BEVERAGE. After 3 seconds: At end of heating time: icrowave Cooking...
Page 40: Using Popcorn
icrowave Cooking Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. Cooking performance may vary with brand. Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results.
Page 41: Using Baked Potato
Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you bake a potato by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the potato, and the amount of vapor detected 1. Place potato on paper towel in oven and close door.
Page 42: Using Easy Minute
icrowave Cooking 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 mul- tiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: •...
Page 43: Convection Cooking
onvection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. IN THIS SECTION How convection cooking works ... Convection baking without preheating ... Convection baking with preheating ... Convection broiling ... How convection cooking works Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan.
Page 44: Convection Baking Without Preheating
onvection Cooking wWARNING Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave. Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. Convection baking without preheating (meats, casseroles, and poultry) 1.
Page 45: Convection Baking With Preheating
4. Set cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds. Example for 20 minutes: 5. Start oven. NOTE: You can see the cooking tem- perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE.
Page 46 onvection Cooking The oven will automatically preheat/cook at 350°F. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below. If you want to preheat/ cook at 350°F, go to Step 3. Example for 325°F: 3. Set cooking cycle cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes,...
Page 47: Convection Broiling
5. After preheating, open the door, put food in oven, and close the door. NOTE: You can see the cooking tem- perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds. At end of cooking time: Convection broiling 1.
Page 48 onvection Cooking 3. Start oven. NOTES: • Oven will preheat to 450°F. When the oven temperature reaches 150°F, the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. • If you open the door or touch CANCEL/OFF during preheating, preheating will stop.
Page 49 Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that fit conveniently on the turntable, such as an 8 -inch frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired tempera- ture, and use metal or ovenproof glass cookware.
Page 50 onvection Cooking Convection cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
Page 51 4. Choose temperature probe setting. The oven will automatically heat to a final food temperature of 160°F. If you want to change the final food temperature, follow Step 5 below. If you want a final food temperature of 160°F, skip Step 5 below. 5.
Page 52: Temperature Probe Convection Cooking Chart
onvection Cooking Temperature probe convection cooking chart FIRST STAGE OVEN FOOD TEMP TIME Beef Meat Loaf 350°F lbs) Beef Rib 350°F 5 min per lb Roast, Turn over boneless Beef Rib 7 min per lb 350°F Roast, with Fat-side down bone (5 lbs) Turn over Beef Pot...
Page 53 FIRST STAGE OVEN FOOD TEMP TIME Veal 4-5 min per lb Shoulder or 325°F Turn over Rump Roast, boneless (3-3 lbs) Pork 5-7 min per lb Pork Loin 350°F Turn over Roast, boneless (4-5 lbs) Pork Loin, 350°F 5-7 min per lb center cut Turn over (4-5 lbs)
Page 54: Combination Cooking
ombination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. IN THIS SECTION How combination cooking works ... Combination baking/roasting without preheating ... Combination baking/roasting with preheating ... Using AUTO COMBINATION ... How combination cooking works Microwave Convection...
Page 55 Combination baking/roasting without preheating 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Choose setting. Example for baking: The oven will automatically cook at 350°F for combination baking and 300°F for combination roasting. If you want to change the cooking temperature, follow Step 3 below.
Page 56 ombination Cooking At end of cooking time: Combination baking/roasting with preheating 1. Choose setting. Example for roasting: 2. Set preheat/cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F for combination baking and 300°F for combination roasting. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below.
Page 57 4. Start oven. When the oven temperature reaches 90°F, the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. NOTES: • If you open the door or touch CANCEL/ OFF during preheating, preheating will stop.
Page 58 ombination Cooking Using AUTO COMBINATION AUTO COMBINATION lets you cook with both microwaves and convection heat, without needing to set a cooking time or Cook Power. All you do is choose the 1. Choose AUTO COMBI. 2. Choose food setting. See chart on next page for available settings.
Page 59: Auto Combination Chart
• When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature, two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that tempera- ture for 30 minutes. The Display will show the set temperature. 5. After preheating, open the door, put food in oven, and close the door.
Page 60 ombination Cooking 2. Place food in oven and plug probe into socket on oven wall. Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior – including the rack. 3. Close the door. 4. Choose temperature probe setting.
Page 61 Example for 325°F: 7. Start oven. When food temperature reaches 90°F, the Display will show the actual tempera- ture of the food as it increases to the desired temperature. When food reaches desired temperature: Temperature probe combination cooking chart OVEN FOOD TEMP Beef...
Page 62 ombination Cooking FIRST STAGE OVEN FOOD TEMP TIME Lamb Lamb Leg or 350°F 4 min per lb Shoulder Fat-side down Roast, with Turn over bone ⁄ lbs) Lamb Roast, 350°F 5 min per lb boneless Fat-side down (3-4 lbs) Turn over Veal Shoulder or 325°F...
Page 63: Microwave-Convection Hood Combination
Your Microwave- Convection Hood Combination 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. Cleaning the microwave oven For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
Page 64: Caring For The Filters
aring for Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, a charcoal filter (Part No. 4395956) can be ordered. It should be replaced every 6-12 months.
Page 65: Replacing The Cooktop And Oven Lights
aring for Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter straight out. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. Replacing the cooktop and oven lights wWARNING Fire Hazard Use only candelabra-base bulbs, 30-watt maximum.
Page 66 Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) available from your authorized KitchenAid servicer (Part No. 4158432). wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Page 67: Cooking Guide
ooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings...
Page 68: Microwave Cooking Chart
ooking Guide Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. AUTO COOK” on page 38 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. COOK FOOD POWER...
Page 69: Microwave Cooking Tips
Starting temperature of food • The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook. Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature.
Page 70: Arranging Food
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury. • Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization.
Page 71: Questions And Answers
Oven cookware guide You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven, choose appropriate cookware and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct cookware and materials.
Page 72 Answers QUESTIONS 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? Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy.
Page 73 SOLUTION Contact a qualified KitchenAid service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Page 74 f You Need Assistance or Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Microwave The Cook Power is not at cooking times the recommended setting. seem too long There is not enough cooking (continued) time for the amount of food being cooked. The Display The oven door is not closed shows a time completely.
Page 75: If You Need Service
If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer, call our Consumer Assistance Center tele- phone number (see Step 2). Don’t forget, KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances. Built-In Refrigerators Freestanding Refrigerators 50-Pound Ice Makers...
Page 76: If You Need Assistance Or Service
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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