KitchenAid KCMS135H User manual

Use&CareGuide
Microwave
Oven
PART NO. 3828W5A1144/8171822
Model
KCMS135H
A Note to You ................... 2
Microwave Oven
Safety ............................3-4
Installation
Instructions...................... 5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven.............. 7
Standard Microwave
Cooking .......................... 18
Auto Sensor Cooking ... 27
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven............ 30
Cooking Guide............... 31
Questions and
Answers ......................... 39
Troubleshooting ............ 40
Requesting Assistance
or Service.......................42
Index ............................... 43
Warranty......................... 44
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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 and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
For assistance or service
Call the Consumer Assistance 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” 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____________________________________

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MicrowaveOvenSafety
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You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
wDANGER
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
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 micro-
wave 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.
•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 counter.
•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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MicrowaveOvenSafety
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.
•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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 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.

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InstallationInstructions
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1.Empty the microwave oven and clean inside
it 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 exterior. 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 cookware you put in it. (The control side of
the unit is the heavy side. Use care when
handling the oven.) The microwave oven should
be at a temperature above 50°F for proper
operation.
NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into a
wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed
in “Built-in kits” in the “Getting to Know” section.
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.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air
intake openings. Allow a few inches of space at the
back of the oven where the intake openings are
located. Blocking the air intake openings and
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 safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will not
work until it has cooled enough.
Air intake
opening
(in rear)
Power
supply cord
Exhaust vent
(on side)

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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.
InstallationInstructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
•For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the
event 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 can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave
oven is properly grounded.
Electrical requirements
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.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
•For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or
an equipment grounding conductor should be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GettingtoKnowYourMicrowaveOven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need
to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is
not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and
it’s this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves.
You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food.
How your microwave oven works
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Magnetron
Metal floor Glass turntable
Oven cavity

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GettingtoKnowYourMicrowaveOven
How your microwave oven works (cont.)
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating
them so food absorbs
the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal con-
tainers so food does
not absorb the energy.
For the best cooking results
•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is
cooking. If needed, touch EASY MINUTE while
the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle
is over (see “Using EASY MINUTE” later in this
section).
•To help make sure the food is evenly cooked,
stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked
about halfway through the cooking time for all
recipes.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
The heat spreads to
the center from the
outer, cooked areas
just as in regular oven
cooking. This is one
of the reasons for
letting some foods
(for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand
for a while after cooking,
or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.
•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
The microwaves disturb water molecules in the
food. As the molecules bounce around bumping into
each other, heat is made, like rubbing your hands
together. This is the heat that does the cooking.
NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain
appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

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GettingtoKnowYourMicrowaveOven
Testing your microwave oven
To test the oven, put about 1 cup of cold water in a
glass container in the oven. Close the
door and make sure it latches. Follow
the directions in “Cooking at high cook
power” in the “Standard Microwave
Cooking” section to set the oven to
cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water
should be heated.
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of
the oven.
•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio
or television.
•Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave
oven.
•Plugging the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or
TV are on different branch circuits.
Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven
with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute. If the dish gets hot and water
stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine,
some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not
designed for microwave use could damage the oven,
as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil
lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

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GettingtoKnowYourMicrowaveOven
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
shell. Steam buildup
in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and
possibly damage the
oven. Slice hard-boiled
eggs before heating. In
rare cases, poached
eggs have been known
to explode. Cover
poached eggs and
allow a standing time of
1 minute before cutting into them.
For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heating or
reheating. Liquids
heated in certain
containers (especially
containers shaped like
cylinders) may become
overheated. The liquid
may splash out with a
loud noise during or
after heating or when
adding ingredients
(coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm
the oven.
Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on
it when the door is
open.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat
from the food can make
the container hot.␣
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking
time, potatoes should
be slightly firm because
they will continue cooking
during standing time.
After microwaving,
let potatoes stand for
5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be
shortened.
If you practice
programming the oven,
put a container of water
in the oven. It is normal
for the oven door to look
wavy after the oven has
been running for a while.
Operating safety precautions