KitchenAid KMBD104GSS00 User manual

FOUR À MICRO-ONDES ENCASTRÉ
W11103355A
TINSKB238MRR0
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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MICROWAVE DRAWER
Use and Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or
visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com.
In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.ca.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES
MICROWAVE DRAWER SAFETY..................................................3
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy ......................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................5
MICROWAVE DRAWER CONTROLS ...........................................6
Display..........................................................................................6
Before First Use............................................................................6
Clock ............................................................................................6
Start..............................................................................................6
Add 1 Min.....................................................................................6
Stop/Clear ....................................................................................6
Open/Close ..................................................................................6
Timer.............................................................................................6
Control Lock.................................................................................6
Setup ...........................................................................................6
Tones ............................................................................................7
Demo Mode..................................................................................7
Help ..............................................................................................7
MICROWAVE DRAWER USE.........................................................7
Food Characteristics....................................................................7
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8
Cookware and Dinnerware...........................................................8
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................8
Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................9
Manual Cooking ...........................................................................9
Cooking in Stages........................................................................9
Auto Start .....................................................................................9
Doneness Adjustment................................................................10
Reheat (non-sensor)...................................................................10
Beverage Center ........................................................................10
Defrost........................................................................................10
Keep Warm.................................................................................11
Melt/Soften/Warm......................................................................11
Sensor Cooking Information ......................................................12
Sensor Reheat............................................................................12
Sensor Popcorn .........................................................................12
Sensor Cook...............................................................................13
MICROWAVE DRAWER CARE....................................................14
General Cleaning........................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................15
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................16
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................16
In Canada ...................................................................................16
WARRANTY ..................................................................................17
SÉCURITÉ DU TIROIR À MICRO-ONDES .................................18
Précautions contre le risque d’exposition
excessive àl’énergie des micro-ondes......................................20
Spécications électriques..........................................................21
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES..............................................22
COMMANDES DU TIROIR À MICRO-ONDES...........................23
Afchage ....................................................................................23
Avant la première utilisation.......................................................23
Horloge.......................................................................................23
Mise en marche..........................................................................23
Ajouter 1 minute.........................................................................23
Arrêt/effacement.........................................................................23
Ouvrir/fermer ..............................................................................23
Minuterie.....................................................................................23
Verrouillage des commandes.....................................................24
Réglage .....................................................................................24
Signaux sonores.........................................................................24
Mode de démonstration.............................................................24
Aide ............................................................................................24
UTILISATION DU TIROIR À MICRO-ONDES.............................24
Caractéristiques des aliments....................................................25
Guide de cuisson .......................................................................25
Ustensiles de cuisson et vaisselle .............................................25
Papier d’aluminium et métal ......................................................26
Puissance de cuisson aux micro-ondes....................................26
Cuisson manuelle.......................................................................27
Cuisson par étapes ....................................................................27
Mise en marche automatique ....................................................27
Réglage du degré de cuisson....................................................27
Réchauffage (sans détection) ....................................................27
Centre de boissons....................................................................28
Décongeler .................................................................................28
Maintien au chaud......................................................................29
Faire fondre/ramollir/faire chauffer.............................................29
Renseignement sur la cuisson par détection ............................30
Réchauffage avec détection ......................................................30
Maïs éclaté avec détection ........................................................30
Cuisson par détection................................................................31
ENTRETIEN DU TIROIR À MICRO-ONDES...............................32
Nettoyage général......................................................................32
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................33
ASSISTANCE OU DÉPANNAGE..................................................34
Aux É.-U. ....................................................................................34
Au Canada..................................................................................34
GARANTIE.....................................................................................35

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MICROWAVE DRAWER SAFETY
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BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
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.
■See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Microwave Oven Care” section.
■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven 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.
■Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into
the container.
■Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be
inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk
of electric shock.
■Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the
pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 4.
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5 and in the
provided Installation Instructions.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –
are able to 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
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING

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Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
■A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 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 plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
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.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in
combination or grill mode (on models with such features).
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
when the microwave oven is in operation.
Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave
oven.
Do not store this 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, or
similar locations.
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.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not cover any part of the oven with metal foil. This will
cause overheating of the oven.
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 qualied service personnel.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

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Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
■A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker
■A separate circuit serving only this microwave drawer
PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The
appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESE 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 plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
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. A short power supply
cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-001.
A
B
H
C
D
E
G
F
I
A. Microwave inlet cover — DO NOT REMOVE
B. Control Panel
C. OPEN and CLOSE controls
D. Name plate: open the microwave drawer fully.
The label is beyond the back wall of the
microwave cavity facing up from the at surface.
E. Microwave drawer sealing surfaces
F. Microwave drawer light
G. Microwave drawer guides
H. Vent
I. Cooking Guide label

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MICROWAVE DRAWER CONTROLS
This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The
appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual.
Display
When the microwave drawer is in use, the display shows cooking
power, quantities, weights, and/or prompts. When it is not in use,
the display shows the time of day.
Before First Use
When the microwave drawer is rst plugged in, the message
“Enjoy your microwave touch clear and touch clock” will scroll in
the display. You will need to clear the message to set the clock.
Clear display:
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
If the prompt “Enjoy your microwave touch clear and touch clock”
appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Clear the
display, and reset the clock.
NOTE: The microwave drawer can be programmed with the
drawer open except when using Start/Add 1 Min.
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59).
To Set Clock:
1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK, then number pad 2.
2. Enter time in hours and minutes.
3. Touch TIMER/CLOCK again to complete the setting.
Start
The Start control (Start/Add 1 Min) begins any cooking function.
If cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset
non-sensor function.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave drawer,
the Start control will work only if a cooking cycle has ended, the
drawer has been closed or Stop has been touched within the last
3 minutes.
Add 1 Min
The Add 1 Min control (Start/Add 1 Min) starts the microwave
drawer at 100% power for 1 minute. Each additional touch of the
control will add 1 minute of cook time.
Cook time may be added in 1-minute increments to a cooking
cycle at the current power level by touching ADD 1 MIN during
the cycle. The Add 1 Min function cannot be used during Reheat,
Defrost, or any sensor cycles.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave drawer,
the Add 1 Min control will work only if a cooking cycle has ended,
the drawer has been closed, or Stop has been touched within the
past 3 minutes.
Stop/Clear
The Stop control (Stop/Clear) clears any incorrect command,
pauses cooking, and cancels most functions with one touch of
the control. Touch STOP twice to cancel a running cooking cycle.
The microwave drawer will also turn off when the drawer is opened.
Close the drawer, and touch START to resume the non-sensor cycle.
Open/Close
To open the microwave drawer, gently pull on the drawer so that
the drawer opens automatically. To close the microwave drawer,
push the drawer with light pressure so that the drawer closes
automatically. In the event the drawer stops in the middle, open
or close the drawer manually to full open or close position by
gently pulling or pushing with even pressure near the middle of the
drawer.
If you wish to use key operation to open/close the microwave
drawer, touch the OPEN or CLOSE pad on the control panel to
open or close the drawer.
When opening or closing the drawer quickly, food in the microwave
drawer may be spilled. To clean, refer to the “General Cleaning”
section in “Microwave Drawer Care”.
Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, and counts down
the set time.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave drawer.
To Set Timer:
1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK, then number pad 1.
2. Enter time in minutes and seconds.
3. Touch TIMER/CLOCK again to start Timer.
Timer may be canceled at any time by touching STOP/CLEAR.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid
unintended operation of the microwave drawer. When the control
is locked, only the Control Lock control will function.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for
3 seconds. The display will indicate the lock status.
Setup
The Setup control (Setup/Help) provides access to the following
settings:
■Tones: Sound off or on. See the “Tones” section.
■Reminder tones: Reminder signal off or on. See the “Tones”
section.
■Auto start: See the “Auto Start” section.
■Demo Mode: Demo Mode on or off. See the “Demo Mode”
section.

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Tones
End of Cycle Tones
Tones sound at the end of any cooking cycle unless turned off.
To Turn Off/On Sound: Touch SETUP twice, then touch START.
Reminder Tones
Tones sound every 10 seconds for 1 minute, then every three
minutes up to 1 hour. Touch STOP to stop the tones.
To Turn Off/On Reminder: Touch SETUP three times, then touch
START.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave
drawer. When Demo Mode is active, functions can be entered,
with real displays and tones, without actually turning on the
microwave generator (magnetron). While functions are operating
in Demo Mode, the light comes on, and the display counts down
the time quickly.
To activate Demo Mode: Touch SETUP ve times, then touch
and hold START for 3 seconds.
To deactivate Demo Mode: Touch SETUP ve times, then touch
START.
Help
Tips are available for all automatic functions. To view tips, touch
HELP (Setup/Help) while “HELP” is lit in the display.
MICROWAVE DRAWER USE
A magnetron in the microwave drawer produces microwaves
which reect off the metal oor, walls, and ceiling and pass
through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food.
Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar, and
water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing
friction and heat, which cooks the food.
■To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not lean on or
allow children to swing on the microwave drawer door.
■To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not operate
microwave drawer when it is empty.
■Clothes, owers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave drawer.
■The vent under the drawer must not be blocked. During
microwaving, steam may come out of the right side of
the vent.
■It is normal for the exterior of the microwave drawer to be
warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
■Parafn wax will not melt in the microwave drawer because it
does not absorb microwaves.
■Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave drawer.
■Keep the microwave inlet cover clean: food residue can
cause arcing and/or res (see the “Microwave Drawer Cavity”
section in “Microwave Drawer Care”).
■Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave drawer. Transfer baby food to a small microwave-
safe dish and heat, stirring often.
■Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, and
sausages so that steam escapes while cooking.
■Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly rm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes to nish cooking.
■Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring
signicant cleanup of microwave drawer. Cover poached eggs
and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if
necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cooking time than the same
size of a light, porous food, such as cake.

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Cooking Guidelines
Cooking Time
Monitor the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time
indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked
can smoke or ignite.
To test for doneness, insert a thermometer in a thick or dense
area away from fat or bone. Do not leave the thermometer in the
food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use.
Use the following chart when checking for doneness:
FOOD RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURE
Fish 145°F (63°C)
Pork
Ground beef/veal/lamb
Egg dishes
160°F (71°C)
Leftovers
Refrigerated deli and carry-out
“fresh” food
Whole, pieces, and ground
turkey/chicken/duck
165°F (74°C)
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap approved
for microwave drawers may be used. Plastic wrap should be
turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking
several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring
pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to
allow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, at pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings,
leg tips and sh tail. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section
rst.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing
time depends on the volume and density of the food.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Cookware and dinnerware must t on the turntable. Always
use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish
may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not
use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil,
Metal See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Ceramic Glass,
Glass Acceptable for use.
China,
Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins
Use nonrecycled and those approved by
the manufacturer for microwave
drawer use.
Plastic: Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Use those approved by the manufacturer
for microwave drawer use.
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers
Do not use in microwave drawer.
Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave drawer with
1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave drawer.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
drawer. If not used properly, arcing (a blue ash of light) can occur
and cause damage to the microwave drawer.
When using aluminum foil, only use small, at pieces placed
smoothly on the food. Foil should not come closer than one inch
to any surface of the microwave drawer.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave drawer (on
some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
■To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not allow
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling,
or oor.
■To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not allow
contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

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Do Not Use
■Metal cookware and bakeware
■Gold, silver, and pewter
■Nonapproved meat thermometers
■Skewers
■Twist ties
■Oil liners such as sandwich wrappers
■Staples
■Objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze
■Non-heat-resistant glass
■Plastics that are not microwave safe, such as margarine tubs
■Recycled paper products and brown paper bags
Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent, name, or number. For example,
70%=Medium-High. When using the microwave drawer at power
levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and
off: this is normal microwave operation.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specic foods.
PERCENT/
NAME
POWER
LEVEL
PAD
TOUCH
USE
100%, High
(default setting)
Once Quick-heating convenience of
foods with high water content,
such as soups, beverages and
most vegetables.
90% Twice Cooking small tender pieces
of meat, ground meat, poultry
pieces, and sh llets.
Heating cream soups.
80% Three
times Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that
need a cook power lower than
high. For example, whole sh and
meatloaf.
70%, Medium-
High Four times Reheating a single serving of food.
60% Five
times Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding,
and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,
such as lasagna.
50%, Medium Six times Cooking ham, whole poultry, and
pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% Seven
times Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries.
30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost
Eight
times Defrosting bread, sh, meats, poultry, and precooked foods.
20% Nine
times Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
10%, Low Ten times Taking chill out of fruit.
0% Eleven
times Sensor operation; no cook power.
Manual Cooking
To Use:
1. Place food in the microwave drawer, and close the drawer.
2. Enter the cook time in minutes and seconds. If cooking with
100% power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL repeatedly to set the desired cooking
power. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”
4. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the
end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.
5. Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
Cook time may be added in 1-minute increments during the cycle
by touching Add 1 Min.
Cooking in Stages
The microwave drawer can be set to cook at different cooking
powers for various lengths of time, up to four stages.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Place food in the microwave drawer, and close the drawer.
2. Enter the length of time to cook during the rst stage.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL repeatedly to set the desired cooking
power for the 1st stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional stages.
5. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.
6. Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
NOTES:
■Cook time may be added in 1-minute increments during the
cycle by touching Add 1 Min.
■To see the cook power during operation, touch POWER
LEVEL.
■Keep Warm can be added even if four stages have been set.
Auto Start
The Auto Start function allows you to program a cook cycle to
start at a set time.
To Use Auto Start:
1. Place food in the microwave drawer, and close the drawer.
2. Touch SETUP/HELP four times.
3. Touch START.
4. Enter the cooking start time in hours and minutes.
5. Touch TIMER/CLOCK.
6. Enter length of time to cook in minutes and seconds.
7. Touch POWER LEVEL repeatedly to set the desired cooking
power. See the “Microwave Cooking Power.” section
8. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.
9. Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

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Doneness Adjustment
Doneness may be adjusted for every cooking program except
Keep Warm. During programming, touch POWER LEVEL after
food and quantity selections are made. Touch POWER LEVEL
once for “MORE”, or twice for “LESS”.
Reheat (non-sensor)
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specic
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Fresh Rolls/
Mufns 1 1-8 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each*. Place on paper towel.
Frozen Rolls/
Mufns 2 1-8 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each*. Place on paper towel.
*For smaller rolls, two rolls may be counted as one piece. For larger
or refrigerated rolls, one roll may be counted as 2 pieces.
To Use Reheat:
1. Place food in the microwave drawer, and close the drawer.
2. Touch REHEAT.
3. Select food item by entering its number (see chart and/or
cooking guide label).
4. Enter quantity. Doneness may be adjusted at this time by
touching POWER LEVEL.
5. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.
6. Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
Beverage Center
Beverage Center enables you to reheat coffee or tea to restore it
to a more suitable drinking temperature, or to make instant coffee
or tea.
FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Reheat
beverage 10.5-2 cups (125-500 mL). Choose cook time by touching number 1 for each 0.5
cup. For example, for 1 cup of coffee, you
would touch 1 twice.
Hot water 2 1-6 cups (250-1500 mL). Use this setting
for heating cold tap water to a temperature
below the boiling point to make instant
coffee or tea. Choose cook time by
touching number 2 for each 1 cup of water.
For example, 2 cups of water, you would
touch 2 twice.
To Use Beverage Center:
1. Place container with beverage or water in the microwave
drawer, and close the drawer.
2. Touch Beverage Center.
3. Touch 1 for reheating your cooled beverage, or 2 for heating
water for coffee or tea.
4. Select quantity by re-touching 1 or 2 (depending on selection)
until the correct quantity is reached.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching POWER
LEVEL.
5. Touch START.
Defrost
The automatic defrost function can be used, or the microwave
drawer can be manually set to defrost.
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end
of cycle for more even defrosting.
■When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only
long enough to remove the food from the plastic in order to
place it in a microwave-safe dish.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and sh tails. See the “Aluminum
Foil and Metal” section rst.
The automatic defrost function should not be used for food left
outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-
made food.
Times and cooking power have been preset for defrosting certain
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Ground
meat 1 0.5-2.0 lbs (227-907 g). Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe baking dish. Do
not cover.
Steaks/
Chops 2 0.5-3.0 lbs (227 g-1.4 kg). Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe baking dish.
Do not cover.
Boneless
poultry 3 0.5-2.0 lbs (227-907 g). Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe baking dish. Do
not cover.
Bone-in
poultry 40.5-3.0 lbs (227 g-1.4 kg). Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe
baking dish. Do not cover.
Roast 5 2.0-4.0 lbs (907 g-1.8 kg). Remove wrap
and place fat side down in microwave-safe
baking dish. After each stage, turn roast
over and shield the warm portions with
aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30 to
60 minutes.
Casserole/
Soup 61-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L). Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe baking dish.
Do not cover.
To Use the Defrost Control:
1. Place food, uncovered, in the microwave drawer, and close
the drawer.
2. Touch DEFROST.
3. Select food item by entering its number (see chart and/or
cooking guide label).
4. Enter the weight in tenths of a pound for Meat or Poultry,
or enter volume in cups for Casserole/Soup. See chart for
quantity limits.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching POWER
LEVEL.
5. Touch START. The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, tones will sound to indicate it is time to
check, turn, rearrange or separate food. Open drawer, turn
food if necessary, close door and touch START to resume
defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “LET STAND COVERED” will appear in
the display, and end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by
reminder tones.
6. Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in the “Manual Cooking”
section, and use 30% cooking power. See the “Microwave
Cooking Power” chart.