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KCMS185J KCMS145J
3828W5A1502/8172187
U s e & C a r e G u i d e
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A Note to You..................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ................3
Installation Instructions ................5
Microwave Oven ............................7
oven works ....................................7
Radio interference ........................7
For the best cooking results..........7
Testing your microwave oven........7
or cookware ..................................8
Operating tips ................................8
Electrical connection ....................8
Microwave oven features ..............9
Control panel features ................10
Using PERSONAL CHOICE........11
Built-in kits ..................................11
Setting the clock..........................12
Using the minute timer ................12
Using the cooking rack................12
Using Your Microwave Oven ......13
Cooking at high cook power........13
one cook cycle ............................14
Using CUSTOM DEFROST ........15
Defrosting tips ............................15
Using CUSTOM COOK ..............15
Using EASY START ....................16
Using KEEP WARM ....................16
Auto Sensor Cooking ..................17
Using AUTO SENSOR COOK ....17
Auto sensor cooking chart ..........17
Auto sensor reheating chart ........18
POPCORN ..................................19
Auto sensor popcorn chart ..........19
Cooking Guide..............................20
Questions and Answers ..............22
Troubleshooting ..........................23
Warranty ........................................25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Auto sensor reheating chart ..18 Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN ........19 Auto sensor popcorn chart ..19 Cooking Guide......20 Caring for Your Microwave Oven..21 Questions and Answers ....22 Troubleshooting ......23 Requesting Assistance or Service..24 Warranty ........25 1•800•422•1230 Call us with questions 3828W5A1502/8172187 www.kitchenaid.com or comments. -
Page 2: Microwave Oven
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance! 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. -
Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety
Microwave Oven Safety 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. - Page 4 Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • – Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. bags before placing bag in oven. • – If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
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Page 5: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. - Page 6 Installation Instructions Electrical requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply For all cord connected appliances: cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or The microwave oven must be grounded. In the serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. event of an electrical short circuit, grounding •...
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Page 7: Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. How your microwave oven Radio interference works Using your microwave oven may cause interference... -
Page 8: Testing Your Dinnerware Or Cookware
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven • When you use a browning dish, the browning Testing your dinnerware dish bottom must be at least ⁄ in. (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with or cookware the browning dish. Test dinnerware or cookware before using. -
Page 9: Microwave Oven Features
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your Removable Turntable Support (under turntable). cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To Control Panel. (Model KCMS185J shown) Touch help get you up and running quickly, the following pads on this panel to perform all functions. -
Page 10: Control Panel Features
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel (Model KCMS185J shown). For more information on these features, see “Using Your Microwave Oven”... -
Page 11: Using Personal Choice
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Control panel features Using PERSONAL CHOICE (cont.) You can select or change the following functions or Interrupting cooking displays by touching PERSONAL CHOICE: You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the Function Choice door. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Setting the clock Using the cooking rack When you first plug in your microwave oven, the dis- (Model KCMS185J only) play shows “ : ”. If the electric power ever goes off, The Cooking Rack (Part No. 8172101) gives you the display will again show “... -
Page 13: Using Your Microwave Oven
Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at different cook Cooking at high cook power powers 1. Put the food in the oven and close the 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. -
Page 14: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
Using Your Microwave Oven COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT • P50 = 50% of full power Medium Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts • Simmering stews • P40 = 40% of full power Melting chocolate • Heating bread, rolls and pastries •... -
Page 15: Using Custom Defrost
Using Your Microwave Oven Using CUSTOM Defrosting tips • DEFROST Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic You can defrost food by choosing a category and set- bands. -
Page 16: Using Easy Start
Using Your Microwave Oven Using EASY START Using KEEP WARM Easy Start lets you cook food for 30 seconds at wWARNING 100% cook power or, during any manual program you can use it to add 30-second increments. Food Poisoning Hazard NOTES: Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour •... -
Page 17: Auto Sensor Cooking
Auto Sensor Cooking Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects Using AUTO SENSOR the humidity released by the food. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to COOK cook or heat your food. The sensor is used by 3 special functions: AUTO SENSOR COOK, AUTO SENSOR REHEAT, and AUTO SENSOR To use AUTO SENSOR COOK:... -
Page 18: Using Auto Sensor Reheat
Auto Sensor Cooking Auto sensor cooking chart (cont.) FOOD SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS • Fish, Seafood ⁄ to 2 lbs Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe (113 to 907 g) container. Season and add ⁄ ⁄ cup (63 to 125 mL) liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) if desired. -
Page 19: Using Auto Sensor Popcorn
Auto Sensor Cooking Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN AUTO SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercial- ly packaged microwave popcorn with just one touch. NOTES: • Pop only 1 package at a time. • If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. -
Page 20: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • • If you increase or decrease the amount of food Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly also change. -
Page 21: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks Microwave cooking tips good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, (cont.) please follow these instructions carefully. Using aluminum foil For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. -
Page 22: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in large dish? your oven must fit on the turntable. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. F MICROWAVE DOES NOT OPERATE FIRST CHECK THE FOLLOWING •... -
Page 24: Requesting Assistance Or Service
Installation information For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Please include a daytime phone number in your KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at: correspondence. KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center c/o Correspondence Dept. -
Page 25: Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies.