Control Lock; Demo Mode; Personal Choice; Microwave Oven Use - KitchenAid KCMS1555R Use & Care Manual

Control Lock

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the microwave oven. If any pad is touched
while the Control Lock is active, "LOCKED" will appear in the
display.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Touch and hold CANCEL for
approximately 5 seconds until 1 tone sounds and "LOCKED"
appears in the display. Repeat to unlock the control. Two tones
will sound, and "UNLOCK" will appear in the display.

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning
on the magnetron. While functions are operating in the Demo
Mode, the microwave oven light will come on, the fan will run, the
countdown will run very quickly in the display, and if turned on,
the turntable will rotate, and the tones will sound.
To Turn On/Off Demo Mode: Touch and hold TIMER for
5 seconds until 1 tone sounds, and "DEMO ON" appears in the
display. Repeat to turn off Demo Mode.
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food,
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks
the food.
Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave
oven door.
Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped
or broken. See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.
Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave oven.
Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain
appropriate temperatures.
Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave oven.
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE

Personal Choice

Settings can be selected, and displays can be changed by
touching PERSONAL CHOICE.
TOUCH SETTING
PAD
Once Sound volume 1=Low, 2=Medium, 3=High, 4=Off
Twice Weight
3 times Language
4 times Scroll speed
5 times Clock
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE repeatedly to scroll through the
settings until the desired setting is displayed.
Instructions for that setting will scroll across the display.
2. Touch the appropriate number pad to select the desired
setting option.
3. Touch START.

Food Characteristics

When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check
for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size
of a light, porous food, such as cake.

Cooking Guidelines

Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
NUMBER PAD = OPTION
1=lbs, 2=kgs
1=English, 2=French, 3=Spanish
1=Slow, 2=Medium, 3=Fast
1=12 hrs, 2=24 hrs, 3=Off