Microwave Oven Use; Microwave Oven Care - KitchenAid KMHC319LSS User Manual

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.

Microwave Oven Use

For a list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.
To Cook with Only Microwave Power
Touch Time/Power, touch number keypads to enter time, touch
Time/Power (if not 100%), touch number keypads to enter power
level (10-90), then touch the Start keypad.
If programming additional stages (up to three), touch Setup/Clock
to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the cook time
and cook power of each, then touch the Start keypad.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least
1 minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, and vent. For optimal
performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking
or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.
To Cook with Convection
Use the provided convection rack and a microwave-safe,
oven-proof baking dish. See the "Accessory Configurations"
section on page 4.
Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack, and
baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to
handle the hot convection rack.
Touch Convect Bake and Select Manual Convection Bake.
Use number keypads to enter a temperature, 250°F (121°C) to
425°F (218°C). Touch Time/Power, and enter time in hours and
minutes, up to 4 hours.
Touch Convect Roast and Select Manual Convection Roast.
Use number keypads to enter a temperature 250°F (121°C) to
425°F (218°C). Touch Time/Power, and enter time in hours and
minutes, up to 4 hours. To add microwave power if desired, touch
Time/Power, and enter power level, from 10% to 30%.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all keypads are Off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge or as
indicated below.
Grease filter: Mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Door and exterior: Mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
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applied to paper towel.
Control panel: Sponge or soft cloth and water.
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Stainless steel (on some models): Mild soap and water, then
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rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
Turntable: Mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Rack(s): Mild soap, water, and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning
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is not recommended.
Air fry basket: Mild soap, water, and washcloth. It is easy to
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clean in the dishwasher after folding the legs.
Steamer vessel: Mild soap, water, and soft brush or
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dishwasher.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again. After preheat, place baking dish with food
on the convection rack, then touch START to begin cooking.
Add More Time
At the end of any cycle using less than 100% cook power,
"PRESS 0 TO ADD MORE TIME" scrolls in the display. Enter the
additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The cook
power for all non-sensor cycles will be the same as in the finished
cycle but may be changed. If Add More Time is used after a
sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100% but may be changed.
Doneness
Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching
Time/Power repeatedly to scroll through "NORMAL," "MORE
DONE," or "LESS DONE" within the first 20 seconds of starting
the cook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost
functions.
Keep Warm
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The
Keep Warm function uses 10% cook power. Keep Warm can be
used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Keep Warm will cancel the function.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
NOTE: A filter status indicator appears in the display when it is
time to replace the charcoal filter. See the "Settings" section to
reset filter status.
Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of the
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microwave oven. Clean at least monthly. Remove the screw
on the grease filter, slide the filter away from the tab area and
drop out the filter. To Install, place end of the filter into the tab
area, secure the opposite side with the screw.
Charcoal filters: The Charcoal filters are behind the vent grille
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at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters
cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 months as
prompted on the display. Remove 3 screws on the vent grille,
tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filters. To reinstall,
place the filters into their slotted area wire mesh side up,
replace vent grille, and secure with screws. After replace the
charcoal filters. See the "Setting" section to reset filter status.
Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside
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of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover
screw and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb
cover, and secure with screw.
Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille
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at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and
is replaceable. Remove three screws on the vent grille, tilt the
grille forward, and lift it out. Open bulb cover and replace bulb.
Close bulb cover, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
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