KitchenAid Khms1850sss0 Manual

							MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2
Model   KHMS1850S
W10117504 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ........................... 3
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5
Turntable ...................................................................................... 5
Cooking Rack ............................................................................... 5
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL.................................................... 6
Display .......................................................................................... 6
Start .............................................................................................. 6
Add a Minute ................................................................................ 6
Off ................................................................................................. 6
Clock ............................................................................................ 6
Tones ............................................................................................ 6
Timer............................................................................................. 7
Control Lock ................................................................................. 7
Vent Fan ....................................................................................... 7
Cooktop Light............................................................................... 7
Demo Mode.................................................................................. 7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............................................................. 7
Food Characteristics .................................................................... 7
Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 8
Cookware and Dinnerware .......................................................... 8
Aluminum Foil and Metal ............................................................. 8
Microwave Cooking Power .......................................................... 9
Manual Cooking ........................................................................... 9
Cooking in Stages (or steps) ........................................................ 9
Sensor Cooking............................................................................ 9
One Touch Cooking (Sensor) ..................................................... 10
Preset Cooking........................................................................... 10
Reheating ................................................................................... 10
Defrosting ................................................................................... 11
Keep Warm................................................................................. 12
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE.......................................................... 12
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 12
Replacing Filters......................................................................... 13
Replacing Cooktop Light ........................................................... 13
Replacing Microwave Oven Light .............................................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 15
Replacement Parts ..................................................................... 15
WARRANTY .................................................................................. 16 
						

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately 
 
You
 can be killed or seriously injured if you dont
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 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:
follow instructions.
instructions.DANGER
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 
provided 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.
■  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.
■  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.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– 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.
■  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. 
						

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Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
■A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply 
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■A separate circuit serving only this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■  Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking 
equipment.
■  Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 
36 (91.44 cm).
■  Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not 
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■  Do not use paper products when appliance is operated 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 store anything directly on top of the microwave 
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
■  When flambeing 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 microwave 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.
■  Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal 
foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNINGGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE  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. 
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.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. 
						

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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.
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 microwave oven without having 
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 microwave 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.
Tu r n i n g  O f f  t h e  Tu r n t a b l e
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 2 plates that are side by side.
To  Tu r n  O f f : Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF. A “turntable off” icon 
will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on 
automatically when cooking is over or OFF is touched.
Cooking Rack
The 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 microwave oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to 
reorder rack.
■When not using the rack for cooking, remove it from the 
microwave oven. Damage to the microwave oven could result 
if someone unintentionally turns it on.
■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.
■Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.
■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 
microwave oven.
■Remove rack before using Popcorn function.
■Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a 
microwave-safe container.
■The rack is designed specifically for this microwave oven. Do 
not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven.
■To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup, 
clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).
A. Door handle
B. Door lock system
C. Vent grille
D. Microwave inlet cover
E. Microwave oven light
F. Control panel
G. Metal shielded windowH. Cooktop lights
I. Model and serial number plate
J. Cooking guide label
K. Charcoal and Grease filters 
(shipped in microwave oven cavity)
L. Cooking rack
Parts and Features not shown:
Tu r n t a b l e
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft
A            B                             C       D         E                F
G                H    I    J        K         L      H
A
B
C
D 
						

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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will 
blink in the display. Touch OFF (CANCEL OFF) to stop the 
blinking. If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power 
failure has occurred. Touch OFF and reset the clock if needed.
If “RETRY” appears in the display for 2 seconds, an invalid value 
has been entered. Retry your entry.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking 
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave 
oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer 
countdown.
Start
The START control starts any function. If non-sensor cooking is 
interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle.
If the microwave oven has not been in use and the door has not 
been opened in the past 5 minutes, the cooking function will not 
start. Open and close the door, then touch START to start or 
resume the cooking cycle.
Add a Minute
The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave 
oven at 100% power for 1 minute, and adds 1 minute of cook 
time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.
Touching ADD A MINUTE during a cook cycle will add 1 minute 
of cook time at the current cook power.
If the microwave oven has not been in use and the door has not 
been opened in the past 5 minutes, the ADD A MINUTE control 
will not start the cooking cycle. Open and close the door, then 
touch ADD A MINUTE to start the cooking cycle.
Off
The OFF control (CANCEL OFF) clears any incorrect command 
and cancels all functions except for the Demo Mode. It will not 
erase the time of day. The control panel can be locked and 
unlocked using the OFF control (see “Control Lock” section).
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. 
Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. A sensor 
cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the 
door.
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not 
show a.m. or p.m.
To  S e t :
The microwave oven and timer must be off.
1.To u c h  C L O C K .
2.Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
3.To u c h  C L O C K  o r  S TA R T.
To  R e m o v e :
1.To u c h  C L O C K .
2.Touch 0.
3.To u c h  C L O C K .
The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.
To n e s
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
■Vali d en t r y (s ho r t  to n e)
■End of Timer countdown (long tone)
Tw o  t o n e s
■Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
■End of stage in multistage cooking
■Hidden feature has been entered or exited
Three tones
■Invalid entry
1
2
3SENSOR
ENTERAUTOCOOKREHEAT
TIMERDEFROST
WARM
QTY TURN
TABLEOFF
LBS OZPOWERSTART? 
						

							7 Four tones
■End of cycle
To  Tu r n  O f f  V a l i d  E n t r y  To n e s : Touch and hold the number pad 
“1” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones 
back on.
To Turn Off All Tones (except end-of-Timer and hidden 
feature signals): Touch and hold the number pad “2” for 
5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.
Time r
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 
99 seconds and counts down the set time. 
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. 
To see the countdown for 3 seconds when the microwave oven is 
in use, touch TIMER.
To  S e t :
1.Touch TIMER.
If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to 
the time of day mode.
2.Touch the number pads to set the length of time.
3.Touch TIMER or START.
If TIMER or START is not touched within 5 seconds, 
“START?” will appear in the display. If TIMER or START is not 
touched within 1 minute, the display will return to the time of 
day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.
When the set time ends, “END” will appear in the display and 
1 tone will sound.
Touching OFF while a cook function is active in the display 
will cancel the cook function, not the Timer.
To cancel the Timer, touch TIMER or OFF while the countdown is 
active in the display.
The length of time can be changed during the countdown by 
repeating the above steps.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid 
unintended use of the microwave oven. When the control is 
locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must 
be off. Touch and hold OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and 
a lock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock and remove 
the lock icon from display.
Ve n t  F a n
The vent fan has 4 speeds: high, medium-high, medium and low.
To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range 
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan 
will automatically turn on at high speed. It may stay on for up to 
1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent 
fan cannot be turned off.
To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 
4 SPEEDS pad to cycle through the 4 speeds, and then turn the 
fan off.
Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off.
To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF pad 
repeatedly to cycle through the settings.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave 
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning 
on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the 
fan will run, and if on, the turntable will rotate.
To  Tu r n  O n / O f f : The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 
Touch and hold TIMER for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and “d” 
appears in the display. Repeat to turn off and remove “d” from 
the display.
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.
■Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave 
oven door.
■Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
■The turntable must be in place and correct side up when 
microwave 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 
microwave oven.
■Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including 
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in 
microwave oven.
■Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or 
deep frying.
■Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it 
does not absorb microwaves.
■Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from 
microwave 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 needed. 
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.  
						

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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 
will 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. 
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during 
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute 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, arrange the 
thinner parts and smaller sized items 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 cooking 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. 
 To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1.Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave 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 microwave 
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur 
and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some 
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat 
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
■Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity 
walls, ceiling or floor.
■Always use the turntable. 
■Do not allow contact with another metal object during 
microwave 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 
microwave oven. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil, 
MetalSee “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16 (5 mm) 
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s 
recommendations.
Ceramic Glass, 
GlassAcceptable for use.
China, 
EarthenwareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
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.
Silicone 
BakewareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Straw, Wicker, 
Wooden 
ContainersDo not use in microwave oven.
Styrofoam
®†Do not use in microwave oven.
Wax Paper Acceptable for use. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company. 
						

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Microwave 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. 
Manual Cooking
To  U s e :
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3.Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level. 
See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.
4.Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.
5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 
reminder tones.
The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time 
after touching START by repeating the above steps.
Cooking in Stages (or steps)
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking 
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.
Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.
To Cook in Stages:
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook during 
the first stage.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3.Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level for 
the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages.
5.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down each of the cook times. A “1,” 
“2” and “3” will appear on the display during their respective 
stages.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.
6.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 
reminder tones.
The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be 
changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME, then enter the new 
cook time. Touch START.
To Change Cooking Power: Touch COOK POWER, then enter 
the new cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart. 
To u c h  S TA R T.  C o o k i n g  p o w e r  m a y  a l s o  b e  a d j u s t e d  b y  
repeatedly touching COOK POWER.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from 
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are 
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to 
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with 
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to 
allow the steam to escape.
NOTES:
■The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 
3minutes.
■The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking 
container should be dry.
■The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
■If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop 
and the program will be canceled. 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, poultry 
pieces and fish fillets.
Heating cream soups.
80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that 
need a cook power lower than 
high. For example, whole fish and 
meat loaf.
70%,
Medium-High7 Reheating a single serving of 
food.
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as 
cheese and egg dishes, pudding 
and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, 
such as lasagna.
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry and 
pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% 4 Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, 
poultry and precooked foods.
20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice 
cream.
10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit. 
						

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One Touch Cooking (Sensor)
Use the following chart as a guide for the ONE TOUCH pads.
*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping 
to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do 
not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for 
optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat 
content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow 
manufacturer’s instructions.
To  U s e  O n e  To u c h  C o o k i n g :
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch one of the ONE TOUCH pads.
The microwave oven will turn on automatically. 
If more or less time is required (for BAKED POTATO and 
MEAL REHEAT only), touch COOK POWER after the 
microwave oven starts to cook.
“Sense” will appear on the display, followed by the remaining 
time for BAKED POTATO and MEAL REHEAT only. “Sense” 
will remain in the display during the entire POPCORN cycle.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.
3.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 
reminder tones.
Preset Cooking
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain 
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.*Sensor function
** Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing 
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.
To Use Preset Cooking:
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch COOK.
3.Touch number pad from chart
or
Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.
4.Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Canned Vegetables, 
French Toast and Bacon only).
The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh 
Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Rice and Frozen Entrée.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK 
POWER.
5.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.
6.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 
reminder tones.
Reheating
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific 
foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g)
3 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)Pop only one package at a 
time. For bag sizes not listed 
in this section, follow 
directions on package.
Baked 
Potato1-4 medium, 
10-13 oz (283-369 g) 
each, similar in sizePierce each one several 
times with a fork. Place on 
turntable around edges, at 
least 1 (2.5 cm) apart. At 
the end of cooking, let stand 
5 minutes.
Meal 
Reheat1 dinner plate, 
8-16 oz (227-454 g)Place food on plate, cover 
with plastic wrap and vent.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION
Canned 
Veg e tab le s1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container. 
Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir 
and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fresh 
Veg e tab le s*2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container. Add 
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with 
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Frozen 
Veg e tab le s*3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Remove from package. Place in 
microwave-safe container, and add 
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with 
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Rice* 4 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 cups 
(125, 250, 375 or 500 mL) dry rice 
(medium or long grain)/
Follow ingredient measurements on the 
package. Place rice and liquid in 
microwave-safe container. Cover with 
loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after 
cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
French Toast, 
frozen5 1-4 pieces/
Follow directions on the package.
Bacon** 6 1-6 slices, average thickness/
Follow directions on the package.
Frozen 
Entrée*7 10-20 oz (283-565 g)/
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 
3 sides. If entrée is not in microwave-
safe container, place on plate, cover with 
plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 
2-3 minutes after cooking.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION
Pizza Slice 
(refrigerated)1 1-3 slices, 3 oz (85 g) each/
Place on paper towel or paper 
plate.
Casserole 
(refrigerated)2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container, 
and cover with plastic wrap. Stir 
and let stand 2-3 minutes after 
reheating. FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION