KitchenAid KHMC1857 User manual

KitchenAid®Microwave Hood Combination
Model KHMC1857 Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN (sensor)
3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or
2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Fan operates only on low during
Popcorn function.
BAKED POTATO (sensor)
1-4 potatoes (pieces), 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel,
around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place single potato
to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
MEAL REHEAT (sensor)
1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
BEVERAGE
1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster.
1 lb DEFROST
1 lb (454 g) automatic defrost:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover. Turn
over food at signal.
REHEAT: Touch REHEAT. Select food item.
1 Pizza – 1-3 slices, 4 oz (114 g) each:
Place on paper towel or paper plate.
2 Casserole – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3 Sauce (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
4 Soup (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
5 Baked Goods – 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:
Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as one piece.
SOFTEN/MELT: Touch SOFTEN/MELT. Select “Soften” or Melt.”
Select food item.
SOFTEN
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Ice Cream – 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
3 Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
4 Frozen Juice – 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g):
Remove lid from container.
MELT
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Chocolate – 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz (113, 170, 227 or 340 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
3 Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
4 Marshmallows– 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
COOK: Touch COOK. Select food item.
1 Bacon – 1-6 slices, average thickness:
Follow directions on package.
2 Canned Vegetables – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
3 French Toast – 1-4 pieces:
Follow directions on package.
4 Fresh Vegetables (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water.
Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
5 Frozen Vegetables (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe container. Add
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
6 Rice (sensor) – 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long grain:
Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Use
microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
7 Frozen Entrée – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor); 40 or 60 oz
(1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor):
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.
DEFROST: Touch DEFROST. Select category, then enter weight.
1 Meat – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2 Poultry– 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.
3 Fish– 0.2-4.4 lbs (90 g-2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
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CONVECTION BAKE: Touch CONVECT BAKE. Select “Auto Convect Bake” or “Manual Convect Bake.”
Use the provided convection rack and an ovenproof baking dish. See “Accessory Configurations” in the User Instructions.
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle
the hot convection rack.
AUTO CONVECT BAKE
Place the convection rack on the turntable. Select food item. Touch
START to begin preheat. Place the food in an ovenproof baking dish.
After preheat, place the baking dish with food on the convection rack,
then touch START to begin baking.
1 Angel Food Cake – 1 cake: Use large tube pan. Invert pan after
baking.
2 Biscuits (regular) – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
3 Biscuits(large)– 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
4 Brownies– 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm)
5 Cookies– 1 pan: Use round pizza pan.
6 Muffins– 1 pan: Use pan with 6 cups.
7 Pie(fresh)– 1 pie
8 Pie(frozen)– 1 pie: Follow directions on package.
9 Rolls (regular) - 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake pan
or pizza pan.
10 Rolls (large) - 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake pan
or pizza pan.
11 Yeast Bread - 1 loaf
MANUAL CONVECT BAKE
Use for foods such as cookies, pies, cakes and breads. Use same
time as recipe. Allow microwave oven to preheat.
■Place the convection rack on the turntable. Select temperature.
Default temperature is 350°F (177°C).
■Touch COOK TIME, and enter time in hours and minutes, up to
4 hours. Default time is 4 hours.
■Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again.
■After preheat, place baking dish with food on the convection rack,
then touch START to begin baking.
CONVECTION ROAST: Touch CONVECT ROAST. Select “Auto Convect Roast” or “Manual Convect Roast.”
Use the provided convection rack and a microwave-safe, ovenproof baking dish. See “Accessory Configurations” in the User Instructions.
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle
the hot convection rack.
AUTO CONVECT ROAST
Place food on convection rack, then place rack with food on the
turntable. Place a microwave-safe, ovenproof dish under the rack to
catch drippings. Select food item, then touch START to begin
roasting. The microwaves will be added automatically at the preset
power level.
1 Whole Chicken – 2.5-4.5 lbs (1.1-2.0 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking.
2 Casserole – 1.5 or 2.0 qt (1.4 or 1.9 L): Let stand 5-10 minutes after
cooking.
3 Lasagna– 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm): Let stand 5-10 minutes after
cooking.
4 Beef Roast – 2.0-4.0 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking. Preset time is for medium doneness.
5 Thin Crust Pizza (frozen) – 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm): Place pizza
directly on convection rack.
6 Thick Crust Pizza (frozen) – 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm): Place pizza
directly on convection rack.
7 TurkeyBreast- 2.5-4.5 lbs (1.1-2.0 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking.
MANUAL CONVECT ROAST
Use for foods such as beef and pork roasts, whole chicken and meat
loaf. Decrease time by 10%-20%. Use 30% microwave power for
large meats and casseroles. Use 10%-20% microwave power for thin
cuts of meat.
■Select temperature. Default temperature is 350°F (177°C).
■Touch COOK TIME, and enter time in hours and minutes, up to
4 hours. Default time is 4 hours.
■Touch COOK POWER, and enter power level, from 10% to 30%.
Default power is 30%.
■Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again.
■After preheat, place baking dish with rack and food on the
turntable, then touch START to begin roasting.
STEAM/SIMMER (sensor - manual): Touch STEAM/SIMMER. Select “Steam” or “Simmer.”
Use the provided steamer vessel for this function. See “Accessory Configurations” in the User Instructions.
NOTE: Do not remove the lid while the steamer is in the microwave oven, as a rush of steam would disrupt the sensor readings.
STEAM
Use 1¹⁄₄ cups (300 mL) water in steamer base. Use 2-6 cups (500 mL-
1.5 L) vegetables, 0.5-1 lb (227-454 g) fish or 5-10 oz (142-283 g)
shrimp. Place food in steamer insert, place insert in base, and cover
with steamer lid. Enter steam time. The sensor will detect when the
liquid begins to boil and start the steam countdown.
Approximate steam times:
■Soft vegetables 1-3 min (ex.: spinach - 4 cups [1L] 1 min)
■Hard vegetables 3-6 min (ex.: broccoli - 2 cups [500 mL] 4 min)
■Frozen vegetables 4-5 min
■Fish and seafood 2-3 min
Use longer times for more doneness, or when steaming larger
quantities.
SIMMER
Do not use steamer insert. Use same time as in recipe or on package
directions.
Rice and sauces: Place liquid and food in steamer base and cover
with the lid. Enter simmer time. The sensor will detect when the liquid
begins to boil, and start the simmer countdown.
Pasta: Place liquid in steamer base, and cover with the lid. Enter
simmer time of 1 second. The sensor will detect when the liquid begins
to boil, and begin the simmer countdown. When the microwave oven
stops, remove the steamer, remove the lid, and add the pasta. Re-
cover and return the steamer to the microwave oven. Clear the display
using the Cancel control, then reprogram the simmer function. Enter
simmer time (ex.: dry spaghetti - 11-12 min), then touch START to
begin simmering.
1 – 250°F (121°C)
2 – 300°F (149°C)
3 – 325°F (163°C)
4 – 350°F (177°C)
5 – 375°F (191°C)
6 – 400°F (204°C)
7 – 425°F (218°C)
8 – 450°F (232°C)
1 – 250°F (121°C)
2 – 300°F (149°C)
3 – 325°F (163°C)
4 – 350°F (177°C)
5 – 375°F (191°C)
6 – 400°F (204°C)
7 – 425°F (218°C)
8 – 450°F (232°C)
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