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 side up when 
oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. 
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
■Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the 
oven.
■Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including 
brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the 
oven.
■Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or 
deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate 
temperatures.
■Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not 
absorb microwaves.
■Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from 
oven.
■Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended 
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes 
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
■Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam 
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. 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. 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 
heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat 
and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a 
light, porous food, such as cake.
Cooking Guidelines
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 ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned 
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistributes 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, the thinner 
parts and smaller sizes should be arranged 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, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of 
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken 
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even 
after the microwave cycle ends. The length of standing time 
depends on the volume and density of the food.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Cookware and dinnerware must fit 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, 
MetalSee “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆ in. (5 mm) 
above the turntable. Follow 
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Ceramic Glass, 
GlassAcceptable for use.
China, 
EarthenwareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. 
						

							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 oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (if supplied), 
aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers 
may be used with the following guidelines:
■Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity 
walls, ceiling or floor.
■Always use the turntable. 
■Never allow contact with another metal object during 
cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such 
as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver 
trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven.
For Use with Grill Element
When using the grill element for non-grill functions (without grill 
rack), use the provided pan or oven-proof cookware (glass or 
ceramic glass).
Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking 
power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 
70%=7=Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested 
cooking power of specific foods.  Paper Towels, 
Dinnerware, 
NapkinsUse nonrecycled and those approved by 
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Plastic Wraps, 
Bags, Covers, 
Dinnerware, 
ContainersUse those approved by the manufacturer 
for microwave oven use.
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Styrofoam* Do not use in oven.
Straw, Wicker, 
Wooden 
ContainersDo not use in oven.
Wax Paper Acceptable for use. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
PERCENT/
NAMENUMBER USE
100%, High 
(default 
setting)10 Quick heating convenience 
foods and foods with high 
water content, such as soups, 
beverages and most 
vegetables.
90% 9 Cooking small tender pieces of 
meat, ground meat and poultry 
pieces.
Heating cream soups.
80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or 
casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods 
that need a cook power lower 
than high, such as meat loaf.
70%,
Medium-High7 Reheating a single serving of 
food.
Cooking fish fillets.
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such 
as cheese and egg dishes, 
pudding and custards.
Cooking nonstirrable 
casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, 
whole fish and pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% 4 Heating bread, rolls and 
pastries.
30%, 
Medium-Low, 
Defrost3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, 
poultry and precooked foods.
20% 2 Melting chocolate, butter and 
marshmallows.
Softening ice cream.
10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.
Softening butter and cheese. 
						

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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.
3.Press START.
Display will count down the cook time.
When the cooking cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in 
the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then 
reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
4.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to stop reminder tones 
and/or clear the display.
To Change Cook Time or Power During a Cooking Cycle:
Cook time and/or power may be changed after cooking begins 
without interrupting cooking.
1.Touch “Time” or “Power.”
2.Enter new time or power.
3.Press START.
Doneness
For many cooking functions, the screen displays a “Doneness” 
bar which can be adjusted by touching “+” or “-.” For most 
foods, the maximum and minimum doneness settings add to, or 
subtract from normal cook time.
For Defrost, the controlled percentage depends on food type and 
weight.
When doneness has been set for a specific food, the “Doneness” 
bar remembers that setting, and will remain at that setting for all 
future cooking cycles of that specific food, until it is reset.
Doneness control for Poultry, Pork, Fish, Hamburger and Steak 
can be set for no less than the default doneness.
Prepare
For many cooking functions, the “Prepare” screen is available. 
Touch “Prepare” for preparation instructions, as well as additional 
information about the food item, cookware, etc.
Preset Cooking
Times and cooking power have been preset for many common 
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
*Sensor function.
** Use Browning Pan.
To Use Preset Cooking:
1.On the “Home” screen, touch “Cook.” 
2.Touch desired food category or “More Choices.”
3.Follow the menu screens to select the specific food item and 
quantity to be cooked.
The sensor will determine cook times for most Fresh 
Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Grains, Fish Fillets and 
Frozen Entrées.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food 
by touching “Prepare.”
4.Touch “Start” or press START button.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
5.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones. CATEGORY FOOD
Cereal Instant (All Cereals), Oatmeal (Quick), Grits* 
(Regular), Grits* (Quick), Hot Wheat
Eggs Fried**, Omelet**, Poached, Scrambled
Frozen Food Entrées*, Entrées* (Family Size), Casserole, 
Pizza** (rising or thin crust), Chicken 
Nuggets**
Ve g e t a b l e C a n n e d
Fresh: Baked Potato*, Corn-on-the-Cob*, 
Green Beans*, Broccoli*, Asparagus*, 
Carrots*, Leafy Vegetable, Mushroom* 
(Portabella), Spinach*
Frozen*
Grains* Rice: White (Long Grain, Short Grain, Instant), 
Brown (Long Grain, Instant)
Pasta: Fresh (Tortellini, Linguine, Ravioli), 
Dried (Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne, 
Fettuccine)
Couscous, Grits (Regular), Grits (Quick)
Meat Bacon**, Ground, Meat Balls**, Ham Steak**, 
Ham Slices**, Hamburger Patties**, Roast**, 
Sausages**
Poultry Breast (Boneless - Poached), Breast** 
(Boneless - Pan Brown), Pieces (Bone-in), 
Chicken Tenders**, Ground
Fish Fillet*, Steak**, Stick** 
						

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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.
■Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
To Use Popcorn: Place popcorn bag on turntable. Press 
POPCORN. The oven starts the popping cycle automatically.
Cooking in Stages
The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for 
various lengths of time, up to 4 stages. Stage cooking can only 
be programmed in manual cook settings. Manual Defrost, 
Custom Grill or Manual Skillette may be used as the first stage, 
and then additional stages may be added as prompted.
■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill 
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
To Cook in Stages:
1.Press COOK TIME.
2.Enter cook time in minutes and seconds for first stage.
3.Touch “Power,” then enter the power level from the Cooking 
Power Chart.
4.Touch “Add a Stage.”
5.Select what type of cooking will be done in the next stage by 
touching “Microwaves,” “Grill,” “Combi” (uses both 
microwaves and the grill element) or “Keep Warm.” 
6.Adjust cook time and power.
7.Touch “Enter.”
8.Touch “Enter” to add another stage
or
Touch “Add a Stage” to program another stage, then repeat 
from step 5.
The cook time and power of the cycling stage may be changed 
without interrupting cooking by touching “Adjust Stage,” 
changing the cook time and/or power and then touching “Okay.”
Reheating
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating 8 
specific foods, plus manual.
*Sensor function.
To  U s e :
1.On the “Home” screen, touch “Reheat.” 
2.Touch desired food category or “More Choices.”
3.Follow the menu screens to select the specific food item and 
quantity to be cooked.
The sensor will determine reheat times for Dinner Plate, Pizza 
slices, Soups and Sauces.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
4.Touch “Start” or press START button.
The display will count down the reheat time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
5.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Two or More Plates
Two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates may be heated side by side, or one 
dish larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. 
For best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or 
larger dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and 
bottom (if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” 
section.
The turntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or 
one larger dish. See “Turntable” section.FOOD TO BE REHEATED
Dinner Plates: 1 plate* of food, 2-4 plates of food
Beverage: 1 or 2 cups (250 or 500 mL)
Casserole: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Pizza*: 1-3 slices
Muffin: Fresh or Frozen, 1-6 pieces
Roll: Fresh or Frozen, 1-6 pieces
Sauce*: Thin or Thick, 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Soup: Thin*, Thick* or Frozen, 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) 
						

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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 pieces as soon as possible during, or at the 
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such 
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil 
and Metal” section first.
To Use Auto Defrost:
1.Place food on turntable.
2.On the “Home” screen, touch “Defrost.”
3.Select food type.
4.Touch number pads to enter weight.
Meats and Poultry can be set from .1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg).
Fish can be set from .1 to 4.5 lbs (45 g to 2 kg).
If weight is not known, touch “Weight Unknown?” and follow 
the menu to determine approximate amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
The display will count down the defrost time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Defrost:
1.On “Home” screen, touch “Defrost.”
2.Touch “Manual.”
3.Press number buttons to set defrost time.
4.Press START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
5.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Manual Defrost may be used as the first stage in stage cooking. 
See “Cooking in Stages” section.
Baked Goods
The oven has a baking function which uses the grill element in 
conjunction with the Browning Pan and microwaves. Times and 
cooking powers have been programmed for 5 baked goods 
settings.
■The oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill 
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■The Browning Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to 
remove pan from oven. Do not place hot Browning Pan 
directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.
■Always use the Browning Pan to cook baked goods. 
■Place Browning Pan directly on turntable. Never place 
Browning Pan on rectangular cooking rack.
*Requires preheating of Browning Pan.
To Use Baked Goods:
Some foods require preheating of the Browning Pan. See Baked 
Goods Chart.
1.Place food in Browning Pan (unless preheating is required), 
then place pan on turntable.
2.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
3.On “More Choices” screen, touch “Baked Goods.”
4.Select food item to be baked.
5.Press number buttons to enter amount to be baked.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food 
by touching “Prepare.”
6.Touch “Start” or press START button.
If preheating is required for the food, “Preheating Pan” will 
appear on the display. When Browning Pan is preheated, 2 
short tones will sound, and “Place food in pan.” will appear 
on the display. Open door, place food in Browning Pan, close 
door and touch “Continue.”
If preheating is not required, the food will start cooking.
The display will count down the bake time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
7.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones. BAKED GOODS
Brownies: One 20 oz. (567 g) package
Cookies: 4, 6 or 8 cookies
Muffins: 4, 6 or 8 muffins
Biscuits*: Regular (5 or 10 biscuits) or Large (5 or 8 biscuits)
Rolls*: Regular (4 or 8 rolls) or Large (5 or 6 rolls) 
						

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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 grilling. 
■Remove rectangular cooking rack. Do not use the cooking 
rack to grill food. 
■The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack.
■Use the Browning Pan to catch drippings. Never place the 
Browning Pan on the grill rack or the cooking rack.
■Place grill rack securely on Browning Pan, and place both on 
the turntable. Then position food on rack.
■For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.
■While the Grill function is in use, the fan operates at a low 
speed automatically until the cycle is over.
To Grill:
Before using, remove rectangular cooking rack from oven.
1.Place circular grill rack securely on Browning Pan, and place 
both on the turntable. Then position food on rack.
2.On “Home” screen, touch “Grill.”
3.Select food item to be grilled or touch “Custom” (on “More 
Choices” screen) if grilling a food not on the menu. See 
“Custom Grill Chart.”
Microwaves may be added to the custom grilling cycle.
4.Press number buttons to enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food 
by touching “Prepare.”
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
The display will count down the grill time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Custom Grill may be used as the first stage in stage cooking. See 
“Cooking in Stages” section.
After Grilling
The food, circular grill rack, Browning Pan and oven cavity and 
door will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the Browning Pan 
securely with both hands and remove it with grill rack and food in 
place.
Use the detachable handle when handling the hot Browning Pan. 
Use oven mitts when handling the hot grill rack.
1. Grill Rack
2. Browning Pan
3. Turntable
(under Browning Pan)
1
2
3
FOOD TO BE GRILLED
Chicken Pieces, Bone-in: 1 or 2 pieces
Fish Steak: 1 or 2 steaks
Hamburger Patties: 2-4 patties
Steak: 1 steak, ½ (13 mm) thick
Chops: 1 or 2 chops
Shrimp: 5-8 oz (142-227 g)
Vegetable: Mushroom (1-3 servings); Onions (1 or 2 servings);
Peppers (1 or 2 servings); Summer Squash (1 or 2 servings);
Tomatoes (2 or 4 halves) 
						

							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, touch “More Choices.”
2.Touch “Boil & Simmer.”
3.Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.
4.Enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food 
by touching “Prepare.”
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Boiling Water” will appear on the display for pasta, or 
“Cooking” will appear on the display for rice. 
If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones 
will sound, and “Add food.” will appear on the display. Open 
door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace 
container in oven, close door and touch “Continue.” The 
display will count down the simmer time.If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will 
count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Simmer:
1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
2.Touch “Boil & Simmer.”
3.Touch “Manual Simmer.”
4.Enter simmer time. 
See “Manual Simmer Chart” for instructions.
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Simmer Cook” will appear on the display. When water 
begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Manual Simmer Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Manual 
Simmer” function.
*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water. FUNCTION FOOD
Grill only ½ (13 mm) steaks, medium 
doneness
Grill + microwaves, 10% ½ (13 mm) steaks, medium-well, 
and boneless chops, shrimp
Grill + microwaves, 20% vegetables, hot dogs, precooked 
sausage
Grill + microwaves, 30% hamburger patties, raw sausage, 
bone-in chicken pieces and 
chops
Grill + microwaves, 40% 1 (25 mm) steaks, well-done
FOOD TO BE SIMMERED
White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant
Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant
Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli
Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine
FOOD INSTRUCTIONS
Pasta* Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish 
containing water in microwave oven. No need to 
enter a simmer time. The water will heat to a boil 
and then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta 
in the water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-
3 under “To Use Manual Simmer,” then enter 
simmer time.
Rice and 
Veg e tab le sPlace water and food in dish. Use ¼-½ cup (60-
125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish in 
microwave oven. Set simmer time.
Soup and 
liquid foodsPlace food in dish and place dish in microwave 
oven. Set simmer time. 
						

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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 Pan will become very hot. Use the handle to 
grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot 
Browning Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage 
may occur.
■Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot 
quickly and could melt the utensils.
■Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
■Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a 
thermal oven.
■Do not place the pan on the rectangular cooking rack or 
circular grill rack. Always use the turntable as a support for 
the pan.
■For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make 
removing food and cleaning easier.
Browning Pan Cooking Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the browning 
function.
*Requires turning or stirring of food.
To  U s e :
1.Place empty Browning Pan on turntable.
2.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
3.On “More Choices” screen, touch “Browning Pan.”
4.Select food or touch “Manual” for foods not on the menu. 
5.Press number buttons to enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food 
by touching “Prepare.”
6.Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Preheating Pan” will appear on the display. When Browning 
Pan is preheated, 2 short tones will sound, and “Place food in 
pan.” will appear on the display. Open door, place food in 
Browning Pan, close door and touch “Continue.”
The display will count down the cooking time.
If required, when food is ready to be turned or stirred, two 
short tones will sound, and “Turn over food.” or “Stir food.” 
will appear on the display. Open the door, turn or stir food, 
close door and touch “Continue.”
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
7.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Browning:
1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
2.Touch “Browning Pan.”
3.Touch “More Choices.”
4.Touch “Manual.”
5.Enter a browning time.
6.Press START.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
7.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Manual browning may be used as the first stage in stage cooking. 
See “Cooking in Stages” section. FOOD
Bacon*: 2-4 slices
Omelet: 2-4 eggs
Fried Eggs*: 1-4 eggs
Hamburger Patties*: 1-4 patties
Fish* (Frozen, Breaded): 1-4 servings
Nuts*: .5, 1, 1.5 or 2 cups (125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)
Pizza (Rising or Thin crust): 6-12 (15-30 cm) pizza
Poultry*, Breast: 1-3 pieces, .4 lb (180 g) each 
						

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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.
4.Enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching 
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food 
by touching “Prepare.”
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
The display will count down the Soften or Melt time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
When melting, foods may not be completely melted when the 
program ends, but stirring the food will complete the melting.
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Keep Warm
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the oven. Keep Warm can 
be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking 
cycle.
To  U s e :
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods 
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should 
remain uncovered.
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 “Keep Warm.”
4.Adjust time, if desired, and then touch “Start.”
The display will show “Keep Warm.”
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the 
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder 
tones will sound every minute.
5.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Set at end of cycle: Follow instructions in “Cooking in 
Stages,” and set the last stage as the Keep Warm stage. FOOD TO BE SOFTENED FOOD TO BE MELTED
Butter: 1, 2 or 3 sticks Butter: 1, 2 or 3 sticks
Cream cheese: 3 or 8 oz
(85 or 250 mL)Cheese: 8 or 16 oz
(227 or 454 g)
Frozen Juice: 6, 12 or 16 oz
(173, 355 or 500 mL)Chocolate: 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz
(113, 170, 227 or 340 g)
Ice cream: 16, 32 or 64 oz
(500 mL, 1 L or 2 L)Marshmallows: 5 or 10 oz
(142 or 283 g)
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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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 place in dishwasher.
OVEN CAVITY
The gray finish inside the oven cavity is a durable, nonstick 
coating that makes soils easier to remove.
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or paper towels made from recycled 
material. Damage may occur.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed 
should be kept clean.
Average soil
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. 
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with 
soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
■Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp. (15 mL) of either 
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads or gritty 
washcloths. Damage may occur.
Unplug oven or disconnect power to avoid touch screen 
activation.
Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen.
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth, not directly on panel.
■Mild cleanser, water and soft washcloth
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic 
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the 
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
■Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■Dishwasher
BROWNING PAN
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.
■Mild cleanser, water and washcloth
■Dishwasher
COOKING and GRILL RACKS
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended. Do not use abrasive 
cleansers or scrubbers.
■Mild soap, water and washcloth