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NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not remove microwave inlet cover. See the "Parts and Features" section.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently. The weight of the microwave oven is over 35 lbs (15.9 kg).
NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the "Assistance or Service" section.
Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
Recommended:
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual.
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. For best cooking results, do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See the "Assistance or Service" section to reorder any of the parts.
To Install:
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, "0:00" will appear in the display. If the "0:00" appears in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if needed. See the "Clock" section.
Function Icons
The icons light up in the display while their specific functions are being programmed. While the set function is operating, the icons flash until the program is over. The Control Lock icon remains lit – not flashing – while the control is locked.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display will show cook time remaining, and the function icons will flash. When the microwave oven is not in use, the display will show the time of day (if the clock is set) or Timer countdown (if the Timer is set).
Start begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching Start will resume the cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes. The word "door" will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed.
The Start Add 30 Sec keypad automatically starts the microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, and it adds 30 seconds of cook time with each additional touch of the keypad.
Time may be added to any manual cooking cycle in 30-second increments, at the current power level, by touching Start Add 30 Sec during cooking.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes. The word "door" will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed.
Stop Cancel clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of day.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch Start to resume the cycle.
The Stop Cancel keypad is also used to lock and unlock the control panel. See the "Control Lock" section.
Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off. These tones indicate the following:
One tone
Two tones
Three tones
Five tones
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59). The Clock cannot be erased. If the Clock is not set, "0:00" will remain in the display when the microwave oven is not in use.
To Set:
The microwave oven and Timer must be off.
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds, and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down. When the cook function is active in the display, touch Timer to see the Timer countdown for about 5 seconds.
To Set:
The Control Lock disables the control panel keypads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be off. Touch and hold Stop CANCEL for about 3 seconds, until the tone sounds and the Control Lock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock.
The control lock icon will remain lit in the display until the control is unlocked.
If any keypad is touched while the control is locked, there will be no response from the control.
A magnetron in the microwave 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.
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 needed. 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.
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.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different-sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller-sized items toward the center. If cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to allow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.
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, Metal | See the "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. |
Browning Dish | Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. |
Ceramic Glass, Glass | Acceptable for use |
China, Earthenware | Follow manufacturer's recommendations. |
Melamine | Follow manufacturer's recommendations. |
Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins | Use non-recycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. |
Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers | Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. |
Pottery and Clay | Follow manufacturer's recommendations. |
Silicone Bakeware | Follow manufacturer's recommendations. |
Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers | Do not use in microwave oven. |
Wax Paper | Acceptable for use |
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
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:
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.
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name.
For example, PL7 = 70% = Medium-High.
One of the power icons (see "Function Icons" in the "Display" section) will flash during manual cooking, depending on the power level of the cycle. To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch Power Level. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.
Percent/Name | Use |
100%, High, PL10 (default setting) | Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables |
90%, PL9 | Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces, and fish fillets Heating cream soups |
80%, PL8 | Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf |
70%, Medium-High, PL7 | Reheating a single serving of food |
60%, PL6 | Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna |
50%, Medium, PL5 | Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts Simmering stews |
40%, PL4 | Melting chocolate Heating bread, rolls, and pastries |
30%, Medium-Low, Defrost, PL3 | Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods |
20%, PL2 | Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream |
10%, Low, PL1 | Taking chill out of fruit |
NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching the number keypads to enter cook time, then touch Start.
To Use:
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may include a defrosting stage. See the "Defrost" section to set the defrosting stage.
NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle first.
To Cook in Stages:
Use the Favorite keypad to program, store, and recall the top three most frequently used manual cook programs. Each Favorite may have one or two stages (see the "Cooking in Stages" section). In the event of a power failure, the saved Favorites will have to be reprogrammed.
To Set Favorite:
OR
Touch Start to begin the programmed cycle. The program will also be saved.
To Use Favorite:
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape.
"SC" (sensor cook) will appear in the display during sensor cooking.
NOTES:
The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating.
For added convenience, the available/recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label. (see the "Parts and Features" section for its location.
Menu Item | Serving Size | Instructions |
POPCORN (nonsensor) | 3.5 oz (99 g) 3.0 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) |
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PIZZA REHEAT (non-sensor) | 1 to 3 slices, 3 oz (85 g) each, refrigerated | Place pizza slices on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate in the center of the turntable. |
BEVERAGE (nonsensor, reheat) | 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each | Do not cover. The diameter of the cup's opening will affect how the liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster. |
SOUP (non-sensor) | 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L) | Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent.* Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after heating. |
POTATO (non-sensor) | 1 to 4 potatoes, 10 oz (283 g) each | Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place on paper towel, around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking. |
FROZEN ENTREE (non-sensor) | 10 oz or 20 oz (283g or 567g) | Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. |
DINNER PLATE (sensor, reheat) | 10-16 oz (283-454 g), refrigerated | Place food on microwave-safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent.* Let stand 2-3 minutes after heating. |
FRESH VEGETABLE (sensor) | 4-16 oz (113-454 g) | Place in microwave-safe container, and add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. |
FROZEN VEGETABLE (sensor) | 4-16 oz (113-454 g) | Place in microwave-safe container, and add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent.* Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. |
* When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for the moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time.
To Use Non-Sensor Menu (Popcorn, Pizza Reheat, Beverage, Soup, Potato):
To Use Sensor Menu (Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable):
The Weight Defrost feature's preset programs can be used, the Timed Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.
The Weight Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for three categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish. It should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.
DEFROST - FOODS | INSTRUCTIONS |
dEF1 - Meat (by weight) Beef (ground, steaks, roast, stew) Lamb (stew and chops) Pork (chops, ribs, roasts, sausage) | The narrow or fatty areas of irregular-shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place all meats in microwave-safe baking dish. Do not cover. |
dEF2 - Poultry (by weight) Chicken (whole and cut up) Cornish hens Turkey breast | Place in microwave-safe baking dish, chicken breast-side up. Do not cover. |
dEF3 - Fish (by weight) Fillets Steaks Whole shellfish | Place in microwave-safe baking dish. Do not cover. |
To Use Weight Defrost:
Timed Defrost does not have a preset program, but uses only 30% (PL3) cooking power.
To Use Timed Defrost:
To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in the "Manual Cooking" section, and use 30% cooking power. See the "Microwave Cooking Power" chart.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or some recycled paper towels.
To avoid damage to stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
Average soil
Heavy soil
Odors
Microwave Inlet Cover
To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage, the microwave inlet cover (see the "Parts and Features" section) should be kept clean.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
To avoid damage to microwave oven door and exterior, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or some paper towels. Rub in direction of grain.
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty or visit http://www.kitchenaid.com/customer-service/.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
If you experience | Recommended Solutions |
Nothing will operate | Check the following:
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Microwave oven will not operate | Check the following:
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Microwave oven makes humming noise |
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Microwave oven door looks wavy |
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Turntable will not operate | Check the following:
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Turntable alternates rotation directions |
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Display shows messages |
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Display shows time countdown, but the microwave oven is not operating | Check the following:
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Cooking times seem too long | Check the following:
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Radio, TV, or cordless phone interference | Check the following:
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If you need service:
Please refer to the warranty.
If you need replacement parts:
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only factory specified parts. These factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KitchenAid® appliance.
To locate factory specified parts in your area, call us or your nearest KitchenAid® designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free:
1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
For further assistance:
If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Glass Turntable: Part Number W10451786
Turntable Support and Rollers: Part Number W10451792
Turntable Hub: Part Number W10451789
This countertop microwave oven can be built in by using one of the following trim kits*. These kits are available from the dealer or can be ordered by kit model number. See the "Assistance or Service" section for the toll-free number.
Kit Size | Kit Model Numbers/Color |
27" (68.6 cm) | MK2167AW/White MK2167AB/Black MK2167AS/Stainless MK2167AV/Black Stainless Steel |
30" (76.2 cm) | MK2160AW/White MK2160AB/Black MK2160AS/Stainless MK2160AV/Black Stainless Steel |
* The built-in trim kits can be installed over any (electric or gas) built-in wall oven, up to 30" (76.2 cm).
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
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