Boil & Simmer - Kitchenaid Ultima Cook Khhs179L Use And Care Manual

Custom Grill Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when custom grilling.
FUNCTION
Grill only
Grill + microwaves, 10%
Grill + microwaves, 20%
Grill + microwaves, 30%
Grill + microwaves, 40%
Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and
pasta. Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups,
casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Boil & Simmer is a
sensor function.
Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The
large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.
FOOD TO BE SIMMERED
White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant
Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant
Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli
Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine
To Use Boil & Simmer:
1. On "Home" screen, touch "More Choices."
2. Touch "Boil & Simmer."
3. Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.
4. Enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching
"Doneness," and then touching "+" or "-."
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food
by touching "Prepare."
5. Touch "Start" or press START button.
"Boiling Water" will appear on the display for pasta, or
"Cooking" will appear on the display for rice.
If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones
will sound, and "Add food." will appear on the display. Open
door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace
container in oven, close door and touch "Continue." The
display will count down the simmer time.
FOOD
½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium
doneness
½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium-well,
and boneless chops, shrimp
vegetables, hot dogs, precooked
sausage
hamburger patties, raw sausage,
bone-in chicken pieces and
chops
1'' (25 mm) steaks, well-done
If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will
count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the "End" screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Simmer:
1. On "Home" screen, touch "More Choices."
2. Touch "Boil & Simmer."
3. Touch "Manual Simmer."
4. Enter simmer time.
See "Manual Simmer Chart" for instructions.
5. Touch "Start" or press START button.
"Simmer Cook" will appear on the display. When water
begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the "End" screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
Manual Simmer Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the "Manual
Simmer" function.
FOOD INSTRUCTIONS
Pasta* Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish
containing water in microwave oven. No need to
enter a simmer time. The water will heat to a boil
and then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta
in the water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-
3 under "To Use Manual Simmer," then enter
simmer time.
Rice and Place water and food in dish. Use ¼-½ cup (60-
Vegetables 125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish in
microwave oven. Set simmer time.
Soup and Place food in dish and place dish in microwave
liquid foods oven. Set simmer time.
*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.
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