Auto Defrost; Steam Clean; Keep Warm - KitchenAid KMCS122PPS Series Use & Care Manual

Auto Defrost

– For optimal result, food should be 0oF (-18oC) or colder when
defrosting.
– Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before
defrosting.
– Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
– Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
– Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or
frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the
Defrost feature but should be defrosted manually.
– Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings leg tips, and fish tails. See the 'Aluminum
Foil and Metal' section first.
– Times and cooking powers have been preset for defrosting a
number of food types.
Item Food Category
P1 Poultry
P2 Meat
P3 Fish
DEFROST PREPARATION CHART
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,
stew
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,
sausage
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish
14
Weight
0.5 lbs-6.6 lbs/0.1 lbs
0.5 lbs-6.6 lbs/0.1 lbs
0.5 lbs-6.6 lbs/0.1 lbs
Place in a microwave safe
container, chicken breast
side up. Remove giblets
from whole chicken.
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 a
microwave-safe container.
Place in a microwave-safe
container.

Steam Clean

This automatic cleaning cycle will help you to clean the
microwave oven cavity and to remove unpleasant odors.
Before starting the cycle:
1. Put 250 mL water into a container (see our re commendations
in the below section "Tips and suggestions").
2. Place the container directly on the middle of the cavity.
To Start The Cycle:
1. Press the Steam Clean button, the cleaning cycle duration
will be visible on the display.
2. Press the Start button to start the func tion.
When The Cycle Is Finished:
1. Press the Cancel button.
2. Remove the container.
3. Use a soft cloth or a paper towel with mild detergent to clean
the interior surfaces.
Tips and suggestions:
For a better cleaning result, it is recommended to use a
container with a diameter of 17-20 cm, and a height that is lower
than 6.5 cm.
It is recommended to use a container of light plastic material that
is suitable for the micro wave.
As the container will be hot after the cleaning cycle is completed,
it is recommended to use a heat resistant glove when removing
the container from the microwave.
For a better cleaning effect and removal of un pleasant odors,
add some lemon juice or vine gar to the water.

Keep Warm

This function allows you to keep your dishes warm.
1. Touch "Keep Warm" button.
2. Press +/- button to select suitable time, then press Start
button to start.
Default time is 30 minutes, maximum time is 60 minutes.
Weight
Food Temperature
Container
Tuna 4 cups 165°F (73.8°C) Microwave safe dish
(880 g)
Noodle
Casserole
Container