KitchenAid Khhs179lss 2 Manual
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ULTIMA COOK™ SPEED OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 www.kitchenaid.com Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2 Model KHHS179L 8185386/4619-652-61652
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3 Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5 PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5 Oven Cavity Coating .................................................................... 5 Microwave System ....................................................................... 5 Turntable ...................................................................................... 6 Cooking Rack ............................................................................... 6 Browning Pan and Handle ........................................................... 6 Grill Rack ...................................................................................... 7 OVEN CONTROL ............................................................................ 7 Display/Touch Screen .................................................................. 7 Progress Bar................................................................................. 8 Start .............................................................................................. 8 Off/Cancel .................................................................................... 8 Clock ............................................................................................ 8 Tones ............................................................................................ 9 Timer............................................................................................. 9 Vent Fan ....................................................................................... 9 Cooktop/Countertop Light ........................................................... 9 Hints & Settings............................................................................ 9 Child Lock .................................................................................. 10 Night Light .................................................................................. 10 Display Brightness and Contrast ............................................... 10 Learning Mode ........................................................................... 10 Demo Mode................................................................................ 10 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ............................................................ 11 Food Characteristics .................................................................. 11 Cooking Guidelines .................................................................... 11 Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................ 11 Aluminum Foil and Metal ........................................................... 12 Cooking Power ........................................................................... 12 Cooking ...................................................................................... 13 Doneness ................................................................................... 13 Prepare ....................................................................................... 13 Preset Cooking........................................................................... 13 Popcorn ...................................................................................... 14 Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 14 Reheating ................................................................................... 14 Defrosting ................................................................................... 15 Baked Goods ............................................................................. 15 Grill ............................................................................................. 16 Boil & Simmer ............................................................................. 17 Browning Pan Feature ............................................................... 18 Soften and Melt .......................................................................... 19 Keep Warm................................................................................. 19 OVEN CARE .................................................................................. 20 General Cleaning ........................................................................ 20 Replacing Filters......................................................................... 21 Replacing Cooktop Light ........................................................... 21 Replacing Oven Light ................................................................. 21 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 22 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 23 Replacement Parts ..................................................................... 23 WARRANTY .................................................................................. 24
3 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont follow instructions. 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: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: ■Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. ■Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section. ■The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the pro- vided 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a 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.
4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.■ When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- wave 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. 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. Do not use paper products when appliance is operat- ed in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven. ■ ■■ ■ ■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.■ To reduce the risk of injury to persons: ■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. – 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. 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.
5 Electrical Requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. 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. Oven Cavity Coating The oven has a durable, nonstick coating which resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens. For cleaning information, see “General Cleaning” in the “Oven Care” section. Microwave System The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave power – true high, medium and low power. Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH power and 50% of the time OFF. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not use an extension cord. Do not use an adapter. Do not remove ground prong. GROUNDING 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. ■ For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. 1. Door Handle 2. Door Safety Lock System 3. Metal-Shielded Window 4. Grill Element 5. Microwave Inlet Cover 6. Oven Light 7. Vent Grille 8. Touch Screen Display 9. Control Buttons10. Cooktop Lights 11. Grease and Charcoal Filters 12. Cooking Rack 13. Model and Serial Number Plate Parts and Features Not Shown Tu r n t a b l e Grill Rack Browning Pan and Handle 910101312 11 11 456 7 8 2 3 1 12 3 4 56 789 0 ClockTimerSet/Off Add A Minute Cook Time Popcorn Off / Cancel Start Tu r n t a b l eOn/OffFanOn/Off AdjustLightOn/Off Adjust Reheat Defrost Cook GrillMORE CHOICESMeltHome
6 In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters. Additionally, the oven uses a 1,000-watt halogen bulb with a 500- watt quartz bulb together to serve as the grill element for various cooking functions. When this element is in use, it produces a bright light in the oven cavity, and causes the cavity and door to become hot. The use of oven mitts is recommended. Sensor Cooking The microwave system features sensor cooking functions. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking. Tu r n t a b l e The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts. To Install: 1.Remove tape from the hub. 2.Place the support on the oven cavity bottom. 3.Place the turntable on the support. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge. To Tu r n O f f : The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that are side by side. To Tu r n O f f : Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF button. “TURNTABLE OFF” will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or when OFF/ CANCEL is pressed. Cooking Rack The rectangular cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts. ■Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling. ■Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. ■Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with the rack. ■Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven. ■Do not use Browning Pan on rack. ■Remove rack before using Grill function. ■Remove rack before using Popcorn function. ■The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not use it in any other oven. ■Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a microwave-safe container. ■Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels. Do not store it in the oven. Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven. Browning Pan and Handle The Browning Pan, with a nonstick surface and detachable handle, has been specially designed for microwave use, and is ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven. The Browning Pan is also used as a drip pan for grilling. Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge of pan, squeeze handle and lift pan. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts. 1. Turntable 2. Hub 3. Support 4. Shaft 1 2 3 4
7 Grill Rack The circular grill rack is for grilling in the microwave oven. Place the grill rack securely on Browning Pan, the Browning Pan on the turntable, and position food on grill rack. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts. OVEN CONTROL 1. Light Sensor Display/Touch Screen The display/touch screen functions as both a display and a menu-driven touch screen control. Display The display screen shows the time of day and Home screen when the microwave oven is not in use. If the time of day is hidden (see “Clock” section), “Home” will appear in its place. During programming, the display screen displays function menus, servings and weights, preparation instructions, and cooking time/power settings. During a cooking cycle, it counts down the remaining time, and gives prompts to stir or turn food. To u c h S c r e e n The LCD touch screen is used to input commands. A light- to medium-pressure touch of the fingertip will activate the menu choice. However, sensitivity of the touch screen may vary, and using the tips or backs of fingernails may provide more accuracy when inputting commands. The following illustrates how the Touch Screen display screens help the navigation through menus. This example shows the display screens and selections when cooking chicken pieces. 1.From Home screen, touch “Cook.” Display shows: 2.Touch “More Choices.” Display shows: 12 3 4 56 789 0 ClockTimerSet/Off Add A Minute Cook Time Popcorn Off / Cancel Start TurntableOn/OffFanOn/Off AdjustLightOn/Off Adjust Reheat Defrost Cook Grill MORE CHOICESMelt Home 1 12:44 PM Reheat Defrost Cook Grill MORE CHOICESMelt 12:44 PM Boil & Simmer BACKHints & Settings SoftenBrowning Pan Baked Goods Cook Cereal Frozen FoodVegetable MORE CHOICES Eggs BACK Cook GrainsMeat BACK Rice/Pasta Fish Poultry Manual
8 3.Touch “Poultry.” Display shows: 4.Touch “Pieces, Bone-In.” Use number pads to enter weight. Display shows: 5.Touch “Doneness” if desired. (See “Doneness” in the “Oven Use” section.) Display shows: 6.Touch “Start.” While cooking, Display shows: When cooking is over, display shows:See “Learning Mode” section to see how to practice navigating through the menus without turning on the microwave generator. See “Display Brightness and Contrast” section to see how to adjust display settings. Progress Bar 1. Progress bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during sensor cooking functions. The line appears below the word “Sensing,” and shows progress by the darkening of the line from the left. After the sensor is finished sensing, the remaining cook time replaces the word “Sensing” at the top of the display, but the progress bar continues to be displayed. Start The START button will start any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. For added convenience, the “Start” touch pad is also available on some display screens, and provides the same function as the START control button. Off/Cancel The OFF/CANCEL button clears any incorrect command and cancels most functions except for the Timer, Child Lock and Learning Mode. It will not erase the time of day. The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and press the START button or touch “Continue” on the display screen to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door. Clock This is a 12-hour clock, showing a.m. and p.m. When power is first supplied to the oven, or after a power failure, the “Home” screen will appear. To Set Clock: Press CLOCK, and follow directions. To Hide Clock: Press CLOCK, then press OFF/CANCEL. “Home” will appear in place of the time of day on display screen. To Display Clock: Press CLOCK, then press START. Poultry BreastBonelss Poached Chicken Tenders BACK BreastBonelss Pan Brown PiecesBone-In Ground Pieces BACKStart Cooks 0.5-2.0 Pounds. _ + BONE-IN 1.5 pounds Doneness PrepareENTER AMOUNT. PRESS PREPARE, DONENESS, OR START. Doneness BACKStart Press + button to change doneness level. LESS MORENORMAL +Normal is lowest level allowed for this food. 01:37 Cooking End Let stand 3 minutes covered. Remove food or press Keep Warm. Keep Warm Reheating Sensing1
9 To n e s Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone ■Valid entry (short beep) ■End of Timer countdown (long tone) Two tones ■Reminder (short beeps), repeat each minute for 15 minutes after the end-of-cycle tones ■Between stages (short beeps) Three Tones ■Invalid entry (short beeps) Four tones ■End of cycle (long tones) To D i s a b l e To n e s : Turn volume off using the “Hints & Settings” menu. Ti m e r The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven. 1. Timer countdown When the Timer is in use, the oven can still operate. During an oven operation, “Timer” will appear in the upper, right-hand corner of the display. The countdown may also be seen by pressing TIMER SET/OFF. Touch “Return” to go back to the previous screen or wait until the timer ends. If the timer ends while oven is still operating, the tone will sound and the display will return to the set operating mode. To S e t : Press TIMER SET/OFF, enter desired time and touch “Start.” The time can be reset during the countdown by pressing TIMER SET/OFF, entering a new time, then pressing START. To Cancel: Press TIMER SET/OFF twice. Ve n t F a n The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from Off to High. To protect the oven, the fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below gets too hot. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the Fan button will not function. ■A few seconds after the last time the Fan button is pressed, the screen returns to the previous display. ■The first time the vent fan is turned on after power is connected to the oven, the fan will start at high speed. The next time the vent fan is turned on, it will start at the last speed used. To Tu r n F a n O n / O f f : Press the Fan button to turn fan on, then touch “+” or “-” on the display screen to select fan speed. Press the Fan button twice to turn the fan off (or once if the Fan screen is active). Cooktop/Countertop Light The cooktop/countertop light has numerous brightness settings ranging from Off to High. The light can be turned on manually, or the Night Light can be programmed to come on automatically when the sensor detects low light level. To Manually Turn Light On/Off: Press the Light button to turn light on. Touch “+” or “-” on the display screen to set desired brightness level. Press the Light button twice to turn light off (or once if the Light screen is active. Hints & Settings Functions can be selected, and displays can be changed by using the Hints & Settings menu. 1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2.To u c h “ H i n t s & S e t t i n g s . ” 3.Touch desired category (touch “More Choices” for more categories), and choose settings. 8:16 Reheat Defrost Cook MeltGrill MORE CHOICES TIMER04:441 Option Setting Child Lock Turn on or off. Display Brightness Set at full, or reduced or off after 2 minutes of inactivity. See “Display Brightness and Contrast” section. Keep Warm Adjust time, if desired and start. Display Contrast Set from MIN to MAX. Hints Choose from Cleaning, Food, Power (level), Methods (cooking) or Cookware. Night Light Turn on or off, and set room light level detection. See “Night Light” section. Learning Mode Turn on or off. See “Learning Mode” section. Demo Mode Turn on. See “Demo Mode” section. Volume Set from OFF to MAX.
10 Child Lock The Child Lock disables all cooking function controls to prevent unintended use of the oven. The timer, clock, cooktop light, exhaust fan, and some settings may still be used while the Child Lock is on. To Activate Child Lock: The oven must be off. 1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2.Touch “Hints & Settings.” 3.Touch “Child Lock.” 4.Touch “On/Off” to set lock, then touch “Finished.” “Locked!” and a padlock icon will appear in the display screen if any attempt is made to start the oven. As long as the Child Lock is activated, a lock icon will appear and remain in the upper, left-hand corner of the “Home” screen. Repeat to deactivate Child Lock. Night Light The Night Light can be programmed to automatically come on when low light levels are detected. To Set the Sensor for Night Light: 1.On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2.Touch “Hints & Settings.” 3.Touch “More Choices.” 4.Touch “Night Light.” 5.On the “Night Light” screen, touch “Set/Off” to set Night Light, then touch “Set Level.” 6.On the “Set Level” screen, touch “+” or “-” to set desired Night Light activation level. The display will show the current room light level as well as the activation level setting. The current room light level will fluctuate based upon current light conditions. 7.Touch “Finished.” Display Brightness and Contrast The display brightness and contrast may be adjusted to improve display visibility. Display brightness can be set at full (display backlight is on), reduced (backlight is low and the screen is dim but still visible) or off (display is completely dark) after 2 minutes of inactivity. Display contrast may be set from MIN to MAX. To Set Display Brightness or Contrast: 1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2.To u c h “ H i n t s & S e t t i n g s . ” 3.Touch “Display Contrast” or “Display Brightness,” and follow directions to set desired levels. Learning Mode The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven. When set, functions can be entered, with real displays and tones, without actually turning on the microwave generator or grill element. While functions are operating in the Learning Mode, the oven light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if set ON). While the Learning Mode is active, the book icon will appear in the upper, left-hand corner of the display. To Activate Learning Mode: The oven must be off. 1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2.To u c h “ H i n t s & S e t t i n g s . ” 3.Touch “More Choices.” 4.To u c h “ L e a r n i n g M o d e . ” 5.Touch “On/Off” to set. 6.Touch “Finished.” Repeat to deactivate Learning Mode. Demo Mode The Demo Mode demonstrates the features and capabilities of the oven on the display screen. To Activate Demo Mode: 1.On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2.To u c h “ H i n t s & S e t t i n g s . ” 3.Touch “More Choices.” 4.To u c h “ D e m o M o d e . ” 5.To u c h “ S t a r t . ” To deactivate Demo Mode, press OFF/CANCEL. Display with padlock in upper, left-hand corner. Child Lock active.Display when attempt is made to use oven. Child Lock active. 7:33 PM ReheatDefrost Cook MeltGrill MORE CHOICES 7:33 PM ReheatDefrost Cook MeltGrill MORE CHOICES Locked! 1:10 PM ReheatUltra Defrost Soften & MeltCook Grill MORE CHOICES