KitchenAid KCMC155J User manual

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Use&CareGuide
Microwave Oven
3828W5A1492/8172191
Model
KCMC155J
A Note to You ............................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ..........................3
Installation Instructions............................5
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven..7
How your microwave oven works........7
How convection cooking works ..........7
How combination cooking works ........7
Microwave cooking tips........................7
Radio interference ................................9
For the best cooking results ................9
Testing your microwave oven ..............9
Oven utensils guide ..............................9
Testing your dinnerware
or cookware ............................................10
Operating tips ......................................10
Electrical connection ..........................10
Microwave oven features....................11
Control panel features ........................12
Using PERSONAL CHOICE ................13
Built-in kits............................................13
Setting the clock..................................14
Using the minute timer........................14
Using Your Microwave Oven ................15
Cooking at high cook power ..............15
Cooking at different cook powers......15
Cooking with more than one
cook cycle................................................16
Using CUSTOM DEFROST ................17
Using manual defrost ..........................17
Defrosting tips......................................17
Using EASY START..............................18
Using Warm Hold ................................18
Auto Sensor Cooking ............................19
Using AUTO SENSOR COOK ............19
Sensor cooking chart ..........................19
Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT..........20
Sensor reheating chart........................20
Using AUTO SENSOR POPCORN ....20
Sensor popcorn chart ........................20
Convection and Combination Cooking..21
Custom convection cooking ..............21
Helpful hints for convection cooking..21
Using the drip pan ..............................21
Raising (proofing) bread......................22
Custom combination cooking ............22
Helpful hints for combination
cooking ................................................22
Custom broil cooking..........................22
Helpful hints for broiling......................23
Auto convection cooking....................23
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........26
Questions and Answers ........................27
Troubleshooting ......................................28
Requesting Assistance or Service........29
Warranty ..................................................30
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Call our Customer Interaction
Center with questions
or comments.
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ANotetoYou
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID®appliance!
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information
concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
For assistance or service
Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free ........................................................................1-800-422-1230
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking
“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service”
section, or by calling the telephone number above.
When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven” section.)
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof
of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number_____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
Date Installed _____________________________
Builder/Dealer Name _______________________
Address __________________________________
Phone____________________________________

MicrowaveOvenSafety
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•As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
•Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
•The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
•Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
•Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do
not use the microwave oven near water – for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or count-
er.
•See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
•Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
•Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
•The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “Installation
Instructions” section.
•Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the installation instructions.
•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – 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. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
wDANGER
wWARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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:
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MicrowaveOvenSafety
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath the microwave oven.
•Do not mount microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
•Do not mount over a sink.
•Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b)Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.

Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
InstallationInstructions
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1. Empty the microwave oven. Clean the inside with
a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a
door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around
the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exteri-
or. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven
until a designated service technician has checked
it and made any needed repairs.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that
is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and
utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit
is the heavy side. Use care when handling the
oven.) The weight of the oven is about 55 lbs
(25 kg). The microwave oven should be at a
temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into a
wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in
the “Built-in kits” section.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake
openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back of
the oven where the exhaust vents are located.
Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to
the oven and poor cooking results. Make sure the
microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper
airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safe-
ty device may automatically turn the oven off. The
oven should work properly once it has cooled.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120
Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is
recommended.) It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Air intake
opening
(in rear)
Power
supply cord
Exhaust vent
(in rear)