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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model KHMS147KSS
4619-652-60611/8183932
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................6 Cooking Rack...............................................................................6 Crisper Pan..............................
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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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking ■ When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ Clean V entilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or fil
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements n For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event WARNING of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug
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Cooking Rack PARTS AND FEATURES The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking two or more containers at the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven. To reorder rack, see “Replacement Parts” section for part number, and the back cover of this guide for ordering instructions. 1 1. Proper Use ■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling. ■ Do not allow the rack to touch
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MICRO-DIAL™ Control MICROWAVE OVEN The MICRO-DIAL control is used to select microwave oven functions, such as food quantities, cooking times, and cooking CONTROL PANEL powers. Turn the MICRO-DIAL control to select a function, set cook time and power, set Clock and Minute Timer, set fan speed, or set cooktop and Nite Lite. Press the MICRO-DIAL control to enter a selection, see next page, or to start cooking. Function Selections Navigate through the menus to select functions and settings. FU
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Display Clock The display screen shows the time of day and Home screen This is a 12 hour clock, showing a.m. and p.m. When power is when the microwave oven is not in use. During programming, it first supplied to the microwave oven, or after a power failure, the displays function menus, servings and weights, preparation “Welcome” screen will appear. instructions, and cooking time/power settings. During a cooking cycle, it counts down the remaining time, and gives prompts to To Set Clock: stir
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Timer Cooktop/Countertop Light The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes, The cooktop/countertop light has brightness settings ranging and counts down the set time. The Minute Timer does not start or from 0-100%. The light can be turned on manually, or the Nite stop the microwave oven. Lite can be programmed to come on automatically, when the sensor detects low light level. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. To see the time countdown while the
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Bookmark BEFORE USING The Bookmark program allows the storage and use of up to 10 favorite functions without having to go through the normal A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off selection process. the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable All functions can be placed in Bookmark except Welcome, First and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted Screen, Bookmark, Set Clock, Popcorn, Fan, Light, Turntable, to and absorbed by
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Cooking Guidelines Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Covering oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If lid is not cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for following
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Aluminum Foil and Metal Cooking Power Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking the microwave oven. power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested damage to the oven. cooking power of specific foods. PER
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Reheating MICROWA VE OVEN Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating 9 specific foods, plus manual. One Plate, Casserole and Pizza are USE refrigerated. To Use: 1. Touch FIRST SCREEN pad. Cooking 2. Turn dial to Reheat. Press. To Use the Auto Cooking Functions: 3. Turn dial to desired reheat category or Manual. Press. When using preset cooking powers and cook times for selected 4. Turn dial to set or reset “doneness.” Press. (Use “doneness” food types (Cereals, Eggs, Fish, Froze
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Defrosting Easy Simmer Meats, poultry, or fish can be defrosted by entering its weight. If Easy Simmer prepares food such as rice, pasta, soups, and the weight is not known, the defrost setting can be determined by vegetables by bringing the food to a boil, and then simmering it entering the estimated amount of food to defrost. The microwave for the specified length of time. oven can also be manually set to defrost. Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2½ The microwave ov
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OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN ■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad: CARE Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on surface. General Cleaning TURNTABLE IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place. products. ■ Mild cleanser and scouring pad Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested
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To Replace: 1. Replace charcoal filters by positioning the filter at the back of Replacing Filters the opening and resting it on the springs. While pushing the The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a filter into the springs, position the front of filter between the month. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be front upper and lower lips. replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the 2. Replace grease filters by inserting one end into the fram
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5. Remove the old bulb by squeezing the wire clip together, pulling to the right and lifting. Replacing Microwave Oven Light The microwave oven light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section for replacement ordering instructions. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave or disconnect power. 2. Remove the two outer vent grille mounting screws located 6. Replace bulb, u
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Turntable rotates both directions TROUBLESHOOTING ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Display shows messages Nothing will operate ■ Is the display showing an “Oven Status” screen, with a letter/number code and instruction to inform KitchenAid? ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit The oven has detected an internal problem. It has run a self- break
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center SERVICE 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, p
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® KITCHENAID MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY In the second through fifth years from
