Defrost Preparation Chart; Steam Cooking; Boil & Simmer - KitchenAid KEHU309SSS - 30" Microwave Combination Oven Use And Care Manual

6. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop
reminder tones.
Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry,
or fish.

DEFROST PREPARATION CHART

MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,
stew
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,
sausage
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole,
Shellfish

Steam Cooking

Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves
to steam food. Always use steamer vessel. See the "KitchenAid
Steamer Vessel" section before using. Use Steam Cook for foods
such as vegetables, fish and potatoes.
Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for
steaming a number of food types.
Manual Steam Cook requires that a cook time be entered.
It is recommended to add ½ cup (118 mL) of water to
Steamer Vessel before steaming.
Use the following chart as a guide.
STEAM COOKING CHART
FOOD CATEGORY
Fresh vegetables
Green beans, carrots, cauliflower,
red potato, spinach, summer
squash, broccoli
Asparagus
Corn on the cob
Frozen vegetables
Fish fillets
Shrimp
Manual
To Use Programmed Steam:
1. From the Main Menu touch COOK METHOD.
2. From the Cook Method Menu touch MORE CHOICES.
3. Touch STEAM COOK.
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The narrow or fatty areas of
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
Do not defrost less than
¼ lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
Place all meats in microwave-
safe baking dish.
Place in microwave-safe
baking dish, chicken breast
side up.
Remove giblets from whole
chicken.
Place in microwave-safe
baking dish.
QUANTITY
2-6 cups (473 mL-1.4 L)
4-18 oz (113-510 g)
1-4 ears
2-6 cups (473 mL-1.4 L)
8-16 oz (226-454 g)
5-10 oz (142-284 g)
1-4 servings
4. Follow the menu screens to select the specific food item and
quantity.
To change the doneness settings, touch the Doneness key
and touch the "plus" (+) or "minus" (-) keys to increase or
decrease to the desired level.
5. Read the preparation directions that appear on the display.
Example:
6. Touch START.
When the steam time has ended, the oven will shut off
automatically.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
7. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop
reminder tones.
To Use Manual Steam:
1. From the Main Menu touch MANUAL METHOD.
® 2. From the Manual Cook menu touch MANUAL STEAM.
3. Skip to Step 5
OR
1. From the Main Menu touch COOK METHOD.
2. From the Cook Method menu touch MORE CHOICES.
3. Touch STEAM COOK.
4. From the Steam Cook menu touch MANUAL STEAM.
5. Enter the desired steam time using the numerical keypad.
NOTE: Doneness function is not available for Manual Steam.
6. Touch START.
"STEAMING" and the sensing bar will appear on the display.
Once the boiling point is reached the display will start to
count down the steam time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
7. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop
reminder tones.
Boil & Simmer is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to
simmer your food.
Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear
on the display.
Use the provided steamer vessel base and lid, or a
microwavable dish with a loose-fitting lid.
For best cooking results, do not use plastic wrap as a cover
during the Boil & Simmer cycle.
Boil & Simmer