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For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... Table of Contents... 2 Models KBHC109 KEHC379 KBHC179 KBHV109 KEHC309 KEHV309 8304064 Use & Care Guide www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca YKBHC109 YKEHC309 YKEHV309...
Tones...9 Fahrenheit and Celsius...9 Timer...9 Control Lock...9 Help Prompts ...9 HIGH SPEED COOKING ...10 High Speed Cooking Chart...10 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ...14 Food Characteristics...14 Cooking Guidelines ...14 Cookware and Dinnerware ...15 Aluminum Foil and Metal ...15 Cooking Power...16 Cooking ...16 Cooking in Stages...16...
– for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven. Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
Electrical Requirements The microwave oven is connected to a 110-volt side of the 240-volt circuit required for the lower oven. If the incoming voltage to the microwave oven is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
The raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom fit between the 3 spokes of the hub. The hub turns the turntable during microwave oven use. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL COMBINATION OVEN MODELS A. Lower oven display B. Number pads C. Control lock D. Upper oven display E. Clock F. Timer G. Lower oven selectors (see separate Use and Care Guide) SINGLE OVEN MODEL A. Microwave popcorn B.
Display(s) When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display(s) will light up for 5 seconds. Then, “PF id = 27” or “PF id = 30” will appear. Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF (on some models) to clear display(s).
Tones Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone Valid pad touch Oven is preheated Function has been entered Three tones Invalid pad touch Four tones End of cycle Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones All Tones (combination oven models only) All of the above tones are preset on, but can be turned off.
A. Broil element B. Convection element and fan C. Dual microwave emission High Speed Cooking uses the broil element, convection element and fan and microwaves. All cycle on and off in intervals. Bakeware and the interior oven surfaces, including the door, will become hot.
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FOOD Dinners Egg Rolls Egg Rolls, Mini Entrée Fish Portions, Battered Fish Sticks, Breaded French Fries Onion Rings Pizza Pizza Rolls, Mini Potato Nuggets Potato Wedges DESSERTS Baked Apples Bread Pudding Brownies Cake Cookies, Refrigerated Dough Fruit Crisp MEATS Beef Beef Roast, Boneless Meatballs Meat Loaf...
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FOOD SEAFOOD Fish Fillets, 3/4" (2 cm) thick Fish Portions, Battered, Frozen, about 2 oz (57 g) each Fish Steaks, 1" (2.5 cm) thick Fish Sticks, Breaded, Frozen Shrimp, Raw, Shelled VEGETABLES Baked Potatoes, Large, White Baked Potatoes, Small-Medium, White Baked Sweet Potatoes, Large Baked Sweet Potatoes, Small-Medium...
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven. Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures. Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not absorb microwaves.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Napkins Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Dinnerware, Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
5 seconds. Touch START, or wait 5 seconds and the change will be entered automatically. Cooking in Stages The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages. To Cook in Stages: 1.
For example, to select the quantity of 2 servings, no pink center. QUANTITY must be touched twice. Cook completely, 3. Touch START or wait 5 seconds and the microwave oven will no pink center. start automatically. The upper oven display will count down the reheat time.
3. Touch number pad from chart to select beverage type. 4. Touch number pad from chart to select serving temperature. 5. Touch START or wait 5 seconds and the microwave oven will start automatically. The upper oven display will count down the reheat time.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Foods that are cooked covered and complete meals on dinner plates should be covered while being kept warm. Pastry items such as pies and turnovers should be uncovered while being kept warm.
Crisp The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods. Crisp can be used to saute meats and vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza and cheese sandwiches. Always use the crisper pan. See the “Crisper Pan and Handle”...
(Most recipes for baked goods call for preheating.) To Convect Cook with Preheat: 1. Position convection grid on turntable in microwave oven and close the door. 2. Touch CONVECT QUICK PREHEAT twice. “PREHEAT” will appear in the upper oven display.
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MICROWAVE COOK CHART These times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to suit individual taste. FOOD Meats, Poultry, Fish, Seafood Bacon (per slice) Ground Beef for Casseroles (1 lb [0.45 kg]) Ground Beef Patties (2) Ground Beef Patties (4) Meat Loaf (1 lbs [0.7 kg]) Chicken Pieces...
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MICROWAVE REHEAT CHART These times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to suit individual taste. If using Broil to reheat, do not cover food. FOOD/STARTING TEMPERATURE Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving, refrigerated 2 servings, refrigerated Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings, room temp.
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. OVEN CARE TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place. Mild cleanser and scouring pad Dishwasher GRIDS Steel-wool pad...
Sparking will stop once fat is completely burned off. Cooking times seem too long Is the cooking power set properly? See “Cooking Power” in “Microwave Oven Use” section. Are large amounts of food being heated? Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. 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...
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling KitchenAid. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.