KitchenAid KCMC1575 manual

MICR OWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION Use & Car e Guide For questions about feat ures, operation/perfo rmance, parts, accessories or s ervice, call: 1-800-422-1230, or visit our websi te at... www .kitchenaid.com T able of Contents ............ ................... ....................... ................... .................... ............... 2 Mode[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ...................................... .................. 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................ .................. 5 Unpacking ............................... ............................ ......................... 5 Location Requirements .... ................................... .....[...]

3 MICR OWAVE 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 [...]

4 This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ■ 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[...]

5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. Empty the micr owave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door , or ■ dents on the interior or exte rior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the mic[...]

6 PARTS AND FEATUR ES This manual may cover several differ ent models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of th e features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in th is manual. T urntable The turntable can r otate in either dir ection to help cook food more evenly . For best c[...]

7 MICR OWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “0:0 0” will appear in the display . If the “0: 00” appears in the display at any other time, a power failur e has occurred. Reset the clock if needed. See “Clock.” When the mi crowave oven is in use, the display will show cook time rem aining. When th[...]

8 Clock This is a standard 12-hour clock (1:00-12:59). The Clock cannot be erased. If the Clock i s not set, “0:00” will remain in the display when the mi crowave oven is not i n use. To S e t : The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 1. T ouch CLOCK. 2. T ouch number pads to ente r correct time of day . 3. T ouch CLOCK. Ti m er The Timer can[...]

9 Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moistur e, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper , paper towels or plastic wr ap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one cor ner to provide an opening to vent steam. Condens[...]

10 Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave c ooking specify which cooking power to use by p ercent or name. For example, PL7=70%= Medium-High. T o see the exact power level during a cookin g cycle, touch POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown. Use the following chart [...]

11 Menu (sensor and non-sensor) The following menu items are pr eprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating. For added convenie nce, the available/r ecommended amounts shown in the following chart ar e included on the Cooking Guid e label (see “Parts and Features” for its location). *When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large[...]

12 Grill The Grill function uses a calrod thermal element that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods. ■ Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for faster grilli ng. ■ Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill element us e. The use of oven mitts is r ecommended. ■ Use an ovenproof pan to catch drippings. [...]

13 To U s e : NOTE: The default te mperature is 325ºF (163 ºC), and the default roast time is one hour . 1. Arrange food on convection rack , place rack with food in a pan, then place the pan with the rack and food on the turntable an d close the door . or Place food in a pan, place the pan on the convection rack, then place the rack with th e pa[...]

14 Defrost ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, fr om fruit juice containers) before defr osting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting. ■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shiel d parts of food such as c[...]

15 MICR OWAVE OVEN CAR E General Cleaning IMPORT ANT : Be fore cleaning, make sure all controls ar e off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWA VE OVEN CA VITY T o avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity , do not us[...]

16 TR OUBLESHOOTING T ry the solutions suggested here fi rst in order to avoid the c ost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a cir cuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the micr owave oven wired pr operly? Se[...]

17 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Befor e calling for assistance or service, please check “T roubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . When calling, please know the purchase date and th e complete model and serial number of your a ppliance. This information will help us to better[...]

18 KITCHENAID ® COUNTERTOP MICROW AVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY For one year from the original date of purc hase, when this microwave is installed, operated and main tained according to instruc tions attached to or furni shed with the product, KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Kitchen [...]

19 Keep this book and your sales slip together for futur e refer ence. Y ou must provi de proof of p urchase or inst allation date for in-warranty service. Write down the following informati on about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. Y ou will need to know your complete model number and serial[...]

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