KitchenAid Khhs179lss 2 Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off 
the metal floor, 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.
■Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.
■Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
■The turntable must be in place and correct...

12 To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1.Put cookware or dinnerware in oven 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 oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not 
used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause 
damage to the...

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Cooking
To Use the Auto Cooking Functions:
When using preset cooking powers and cook times for selected 
food types (Cereal, Eggs, Frozen Food, Vegetable, Grains, Meat, 
Poultry, and Fish), follow the “Cook” menus to select amounts 
and begin the auto function. See “Display/Touch Screen” section 
for sample programming.
To Cook Manually:
1.Press COOK TIME.
2.Press number buttons to enter desired cook time.
If using a cooking power other than 100%, touch “Power,” 
then enter desired cooking power....

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Popcorn
Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the 
appropriate popping time of commercially packaged 
microwavable popcorn.
■Remove rectangular cooking rack before use.
■Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
■Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
■Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave 
popcorn popper.
■Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 2 seconds, 
then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
■Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results....

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Defrosting
The auto defrost feature has 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. 
It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 
20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. The microwave oven 
can also be manually set to defrost.
■Food should be 0ºF (-18ºC) or colder at defrosting for optimal 
results. How foods are stored can affect results.
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before 
defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■Separate food...

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Grill
The Grill function uses a 1,500-watt halogen and quartz element 
that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods.
■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill 
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■The circular grill rack and Browning Pan will become very hot. 
Use oven mitts to grasp Browning Pan for removal. Do not 
place hot Browning Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. 
Damage may occur.
■Use the grill rack to place food closer to the Grill element for 
faster...

17 Custom Grill Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when custom grilling.
Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and 
pasta. Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups, 
casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Boil & Simmer is a 
sensor function.
■Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
■Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The 
large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.
To Use Boil & Simmer:
1.On “Home” screen,...

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Browning Pan Feature
The Browning Pan feature uses the pan to brown, crisp, and pan-
fry foods in the oven. The Browning Pan reaches its optimal 
cooking temperature in approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as 
quickly as possible after it is heated for best results.
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan 
very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.
■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill 
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■The Browning...

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Soften and Melt
The oven uses low power to soften and melt certain foods. 
Soften butter and cream cheese so they will be ready to use in a 
recipe. Ice cream will be softened enough to make scooping 
easier. Melt items such as butter, chocolate and marshmallows 
with minimal spatter. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Soften or Melt:
1.Place container of food on turntable.
2.On “Home” screen, touch “Melt” 
or 
touch “More Choices” and then “Soften.”
3.Select food item to be softened or melted....

20
OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.
GREASE FILTERS
Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in 
place.
Soak grease filters in hot water and mild detergent. Scrub and 
swish to remove embedded dirt. Rinse well and shake dry.
■Do not use ammonia or oven cleaner.
■Do not...