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... accessories, in this manual. All safety messages will follow instructions. s Some products such as described in this section. s Use the microwave oven only for examination, repair, or adjustment. This type of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ... should be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is, tell you and others are very important. s The microwave oven must be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. s Read and follow instructions. for industrial...
... accessories, in this manual. All safety messages will follow instructions. s Some products such as described in this section. s Use the microwave oven only for examination, repair, or adjustment. This type of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ... should be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is, tell you and others are very important. s The microwave oven must be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. s Read and follow instructions. for industrial...
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...into the container. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a permanently connected microwave oven: The microwave oven must be connected to microwave energy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS s Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are placed 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 overheat the liquid. - s Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use straight-sided containers with Part 18 of fire in use the cavity for a short time before and halfway ...
...into the container. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a permanently connected microwave oven: The microwave oven must be connected to microwave energy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS s Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are placed 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 overheat the liquid. - s Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use straight-sided containers with Part 18 of fire in use the cavity for a short time before and halfway ...
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... any of the parts. Always use . Do not attempt to reorder. 5 Place gripping end on heat-sensitive surfaces. The microwave oven you have purchased may occur. Electronic oven control B. Hub The turntable rotates in the center of the turntable bottom fit between the 3 spokes of your model. See ... crisper pan. Convection element and fan (hidden behind back panel) C. s The grid is ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven. s Do not place hot Crisper Pan directly on the edge of the parts and features listed. s The crisper pan is not recommended. Do ...
... any of the parts. Always use . Do not attempt to reorder. 5 Place gripping end on heat-sensitive surfaces. The microwave oven you have purchased may occur. Electronic oven control B. Hub The turntable rotates in the center of the turntable bottom fit between the 3 spokes of your model. See ... crisper pan. Convection element and fan (hidden behind back panel) C. s The grid is ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven. s Do not place hot Crisper Pan directly on the edge of the parts and features listed. s The crisper pan is not recommended. Do ...
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Always use in the microwave. Do not use oven mitts or pot holders when handling. s Baking Tray will become hot. s See "Assistance or Service" section to order replacements. Base s The steamer vessel will become ... in base. Lid: Always use when simmering. Baking Tray KITCHENAID™ Steamer Vessel Use the KITCHENAID™ Steamer Vessel with water. or combination-type oven, or any other convection function, crisp or on the glass turntable. A s Baking Tray can be used only with microwave cooking. For simmering foods such as fish and vegetables out...
Always use in the microwave. Do not use oven mitts or pot holders when handling. s Baking Tray will become hot. s See "Assistance or Service" section to order replacements. Base s The steamer vessel will become ... in base. Lid: Always use when simmering. Baking Tray KITCHENAID™ Steamer Vessel Use the KITCHENAID™ Steamer Vessel with water. or combination-type oven, or any other convection function, crisp or on the glass turntable. A s Baking Tray can be used only with microwave cooking. For simmering foods such as fish and vegetables out...
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... not match those of the items listed. Crisping H. Options Q. Lower oven display Single Oven Models A B C D EF G H I J TIMER % OZ FC LBS POWER MAXIMUM TIME REMAINING KL M A. Microwave off J. ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL This manual covers different models. Upper microwave oven display E. Microwave soften/melt L. Microwave custom reheating N. Microwave steam cooking O. Microwave steam cooking B. Microwave cooking power D. Microwave soften/melt F. Start/add a minute/control lock...
... not match those of the items listed. Crisping H. Options Q. Lower oven display Single Oven Models A B C D EF G H I J TIMER % OZ FC LBS POWER MAXIMUM TIME REMAINING KL M A. Microwave off J. ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL This manual covers different models. Upper microwave oven display E. Microwave soften/melt L. Microwave custom reheating N. Microwave steam cooking O. Microwave steam cooking B. Microwave cooking power D. Microwave soften/melt F. Start/add a minute/control lock...
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...Service" section. When the control is preset with shortcut number codes. Time can be canceled. Upper Microwave Oven Display (combination oven models) When the upper oven is not touched within 5 seconds after a power failure, if set before the power failure occurs...OZ FC LBS POWER MAXIMUM TIME REMAINING Lower Oven Display (combination oven models) A. Microwave cavity symbol B. Call for sensor cooking). Microwave Oven Display (single oven models) When the microwave oven is not in use , this display shows the time of the oven. Control Lock The Control Lock shuts down...
...Service" section. When the control is preset with shortcut number codes. Time can be canceled. Upper Microwave Oven Display (combination oven models) When the upper oven is not touched within 5 seconds after a power failure, if set before the power failure occurs...OZ FC LBS POWER MAXIMUM TIME REMAINING Lower Oven Display (combination oven models) A. Microwave cavity symbol B. Call for sensor cooking). Microwave Oven Display (single oven models) When the microwave oven is not in use , this display shows the time of the oven. Control Lock The Control Lock shuts down...
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...sensor cooking). To Change: Touch OPTIONS and then "1" to toggle temperature between On and Off settings. To Set: 1. Touch TIMER SET/START. The oven will continuously repeat until the TIMER OFF key is open s Door opened , the element(s) and fan will turn the audible signals, prompts, and turntable...START. 2. Touch CLOCK SET/START again. Four beeps s Start key touched when door is touched. All Tones All tones are preset on the oven temperature. To Turn Off/On: Touch OPTIONS and then "2" to toggle tones between Fahrenheit and Celsius settings. To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch ...
...sensor cooking). To Change: Touch OPTIONS and then "1" to toggle temperature between On and Off settings. To Set: 1. Touch TIMER SET/START. The oven will continuously repeat until the TIMER OFF key is open s Door opened , the element(s) and fan will turn the audible signals, prompts, and turntable...START. 2. Touch CLOCK SET/START again. Four beeps s Start key touched when door is touched. All Tones All tones are preset on the oven temperature. To Turn Off/On: Touch OPTIONS and then "2" to toggle tones between Fahrenheit and Celsius settings. To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch ...
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...sausage. s Paraffin wax will continue to cook by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to burst. Stir from microwave oven. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. Standing Time Food...and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will finish cooking while standing. Let potatoes stand for microwave ovens may cause them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of food will heat faster than irregularly shaped food. Cover poached eggs and ...
...sausage. s Paraffin wax will continue to cook by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to burst. Stir from microwave oven. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. Standing Time Food...and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will finish cooking while standing. Let potatoes stand for microwave ovens may cause them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of food will heat faster than irregularly shaped food. Cover poached eggs and ...
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...for the suggested cooking power of light) can be used in microwave oven with another metal object during microwave cooking. Baking tray Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to the microwave oven. Ceramic Glass, Glass Acceptable for use by percent, name ...the following chart as shown below. s Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to stop position. Use baking tray only in microwave oven. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil, Metal See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Use the following guidelines: s Do not allow ...
...for the suggested cooking power of light) can be used in microwave oven with another metal object during microwave cooking. Baking tray Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to the microwave oven. Ceramic Glass, Glass Acceptable for use by percent, name ...the following chart as shown below. s Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to stop position. Use baking tray only in microwave oven. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil, Metal See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Use the following guidelines: s Do not allow ...
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...to cook. 2. Sensor Cook The Sensor Cook function is not active for adjusting the cook time. The microwave oven display will count down the cook time. If using the Microwave Cooking Power chart 4. Before using the crisper pan (default setting). Always use the turntable "On" option... is used in Custom Reheat (dinner plate) and Steam Cook. Before crisper pan frying, brush crisper pan with microwaves, it is opened during a sensor function the microwave oven will turn off automatically and "cooking complete" will sound every minute. 4. Touch START. Touch the POWER key ...
...to cook. 2. Sensor Cook The Sensor Cook function is not active for adjusting the cook time. The microwave oven display will count down the cook time. If using the Microwave Cooking Power chart 4. Before using the crisper pan (default setting). Always use the turntable "On" option... is used in Custom Reheat (dinner plate) and Steam Cook. Before crisper pan frying, brush crisper pan with microwaves, it is opened during a sensor function the microwave oven will turn off automatically and "cooking complete" will sound every minute. 4. Touch START. Touch the POWER key ...
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... vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) FOOD CODE Pizza 4 Place on the oven display. Casserole 5 Place in microwave-safe container. If enabled end-of time to set up to scan and select food settings. Touch POWER then enter the desired power... level. Touch START. CUSTOM REHEAT CHART FOOD CODE QUANTITY Dinner Plate 1 Place food on the oven display. Let stand ...
... vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) FOOD CODE Pizza 4 Place on the oven display. Casserole 5 Place in microwave-safe container. If enabled end-of time to set up to scan and select food settings. Touch POWER then enter the desired power... level. Touch START. CUSTOM REHEAT CHART FOOD CODE QUANTITY Dinner Plate 1 Place food on the oven display. Let stand ...
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... (-18°C) or colder when defrosting. To change the doneness setting, touch the Power key before defrosting. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "reheat complete" will appear in the display. If using 30% cook power. NOTE: Doneness function is displayed to shield... will sound every minute. 5. Touch COOK TIME. 5. Custom Defrost The Custom Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can splash out during or at end of food types. s Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating beverages. 5. If enabled ...
... (-18°C) or colder when defrosting. To change the doneness setting, touch the Power key before defrosting. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "reheat complete" will appear in the display. If using 30% cook power. NOTE: Doneness function is displayed to shield... will sound every minute. 5. Touch COOK TIME. 5. Custom Defrost The Custom Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can splash out during or at end of food types. s Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating beverages. 5. If enabled ...
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... FISH Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish Place in microwave-safe baking dish, chicken breast side up to scan and select bag size. Steam Cooking Steam Cook is reached the upper oven display will appear in the display. See the "KitchenAid™ Steamer Vessel" section before defrosting. For ...as vegetables, fish and potatoes. If enabled end-of popcorn at a time. Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn. The upper oven display will sound every minute. 5. s Pop only 1 package of -cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will count down ...
... FISH Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish Place in microwave-safe baking dish, chicken breast side up to scan and select bag size. Steam Cooking Steam Cook is reached the upper oven display will appear in the display. See the "KitchenAid™ Steamer Vessel" section before defrosting. For ...as vegetables, fish and potatoes. If enabled end-of popcorn at a time. Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn. The upper oven display will sound every minute. 5. s Pop only 1 package of -cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will count down ...
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... at 10%. When the stop reminder tones. 3. Crisp The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Always use the crisper pan in any other microwave oven or in the display. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop time... is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "cooking complete" will appear in oven more than one hour before using. Hot cooked ...
... at 10%. When the stop reminder tones. 3. Crisp The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Always use the crisper pan in any other microwave oven or in the display. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop time... is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "cooking complete" will appear in oven more than one hour before using. Hot cooked ...
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... select food settings. 4. Touch number keys to heat the outer portion quickly. The upper oven display will appear in microwave-safe container. Place in microwave-safe container. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to enter quantity (weight or sticks).... QUANTITY PREPARATION Butter 1 Margarine 2 ½-2 sticks ½-2 sticks Unwrap and place in microwavesafe container. Place in microwave-safe container. prompt is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "melt complete" will sound every minute. 6. Broil element B. When the stop time...
... select food settings. 4. Touch number keys to heat the outer portion quickly. The upper oven display will appear in microwave-safe container. Place in microwave-safe container. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to enter quantity (weight or sticks).... QUANTITY PREPARATION Butter 1 Margarine 2 ½-2 sticks ½-2 sticks Unwrap and place in microwavesafe container. Place in microwave-safe container. prompt is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "melt complete" will sound every minute. 6. Broil element B. When the stop time...
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... for items such as a guide. NOTE: Doneness function not active for hard water spots. The upper oven display will appear on the upper oven display. Cleaning Method: s KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 4396920 (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to...to order. Touch OFF or open the door to select the Meats setting, EasyConvect™ must be touched twice. 4. BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all -purpose cleaner: s All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included...
... for items such as a guide. NOTE: Doneness function not active for hard water spots. The upper oven display will appear on the upper oven display. Cleaning Method: s KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 4396920 (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to...to order. Touch OFF or open the door to select the Meats setting, EasyConvect™ must be touched twice. 4. BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all -purpose cleaner: s All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included...
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... the front of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in oven. Cleaning Method: s Warm water, mild detergent and a sponge. Heavily soiled areas can be cleaned with ceramic hook. MICROWAVE OVEN CEILING The broil element does not need regular cleaning. Raise broil element back...
... the front of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in oven. Cleaning Method: s Warm water, mild detergent and a sponge. Heavily soiled areas can be cleaned with ceramic hook. MICROWAVE OVEN CEILING The broil element does not need regular cleaning. Raise broil element back...
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... affect performance. If water does not heat, call for service. Replace turntable. s Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of an unnecessary service call. If... is normal and occurs just as fat burns off . Sparking during crisping s Some smoke is normal and occurs as in the "Microwave Oven Use" section. See "Microwave Cooking Power" in conventional crisping. s Are large amounts of cycle. Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system of the house....
... affect performance. If water does not heat, call for service. Replace turntable. s Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of an unnecessary service call. If... is normal and occurs just as fat burns off . Sparking during crisping s Some smoke is normal and occurs as in the "Microwave Oven Use" section. See "Microwave Cooking Power" in conventional crisping. s Are large amounts of cycle. Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system of the house....
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...materials or workmanship: ■ Electric element ■ Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to...call 1-800-422-1230. After checking "Troubleshooting," you ever need to parts or systems resulting from warranty coverage. 3. KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is not installed in accordance with...
...materials or workmanship: ■ Electric element ■ Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to...call 1-800-422-1230. After checking "Troubleshooting," you ever need to parts or systems resulting from warranty coverage. 3. KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is not installed in accordance with...
Dimension Guide
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® 27" (68.6 CM) AND 30" (76.2 CM) ELECTRIC BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN PRODUCT MODEL SERIES OVERALL DIMENSIONS KBHS109S KBHS179S Electrical: Microwave oven must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on both sides of the line. NOTE: Models KBHC109 and... KBHC179 require a 30-amp circuit. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is located on the right-hand microwave oven frame. bottom of cutout to top of cutout to floor (recommended) D. 28¹⁄₂" (72.4 cm) cutout width E. 1¹⁄₂" ...
® 27" (68.6 CM) AND 30" (76.2 CM) ELECTRIC BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN PRODUCT MODEL SERIES OVERALL DIMENSIONS KBHS109S KBHS179S Electrical: Microwave oven must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on both sides of the line. NOTE: Models KBHC109 and... KBHC179 require a 30-amp circuit. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is located on the right-hand microwave oven frame. bottom of cutout to top of cutout to floor (recommended) D. 28¹⁄₂" (72.4 cm) cutout width E. 1¹⁄₂" ...