KitchenAid KMHC319ESS User Manual page 4

Demo Mode
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on
the magnetron. Touch SETUP/CLOCK to reach the Demo mode
submenu, then follow the prompts to activate. The Demo icon
will light up in the display. Repeat to deactivate.
Features
Turntable
Turntable may be turned off for manual cooking only. This is
helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable
or when cooking with plates that are side by side. Turntable
cannot be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models)
functions.
Accessories
Convection Rack
Use the short convection rack for convection cycles (baking or
roasting). Place cookware directly on rack for bake and for some
roast functions. Some roast functions require that the food be
placed directly on the rack. Use a microwave-safe, ovenproof dish
or pan under the rack to catch the drippings.
Roasting
A B C
A. Turntable
B. Pan (not provided)
C. Convection rack
Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Ceramic glass, glass
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China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
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Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
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manufacturer recommendations.)
Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Wax paper
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For Use With Grill Cycles (on some models):
Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware to catch drippings.
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To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at
100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
Accessory Configurations
Baking
A C D
D. Cookie sheet (not provided)
E. Steamer base
Standby Mode
When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the
clock has not been set), oven will switch to Standby Power mode
and dim the LCD brightness after 5 minutes. Touch any keypad or
open/close the door, and display will return to the
normal brightness.
Cooking Rack
Use the rectangular cooking rack only for 2-level cooking. To avoid
damage to the microwave oven, always remove rack after 2-level
cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil
buildup, and then clean rack supports often.
Convection Element and Fan
The convection element and fan are embedded in the wall of the
microwave oven cavity, behind the metal screen.
Steamer Vessel
Use the steamer vessel base, insert, and lid for steaming or use
just the base and lid for simmering.
Steaming
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F. Steamer insert
G. Steamer lid
For Use With Convection/Combination Cycles
(on some
models):
Metal bakeware may be used only during convection (bake)
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cycles. Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware for all other
convection and combination cycles.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware
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Straw or wicker
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Gold, silver, or pewter
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Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
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Twist ties
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Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
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Staples
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Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
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Simmering
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