KitchenAid Microwave Oven KOMV1554R User Manual

BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN  
Use & Care Guide  
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Model KOMV1554R  
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY  
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:  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
immediately follow instructions.  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
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.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
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Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric  
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or  
if it has been damaged or dropped.  
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive  
microwave energy:  
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Read all instructions before using the microwave  
oven.  
The microwave oven should be serviced only by  
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized  
service company for examination, repair, or  
adjustment.  
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Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
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MICROWAVE ENERGYfound in this section.  
See door surface cleaning instructions in the  
Microwave Oven Caresection.  
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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect  
only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONSfound in this section and in the  
provided Installation Instructions.  
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.  
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Install or locate the microwave oven only in  
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.  
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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and  
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
sealed containers for example, closed glass jars –  
are able to explode and should not be heated in the  
microwave oven.  
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.  
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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive  
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not  
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in  
the cavity when not in use.  
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.  
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary  
when used by children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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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 use paper products when appliance is  
operated in the PAN BROWNmode (on models  
with this feature).  
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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers  
recommended accessories, in this oven when not  
in use.  
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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:  
Do not deep fry in microwave oven. Microwavable  
utensils are not suitable, and it is difficult to maintain  
appropriate deep frying temperatures.  
Do not overheat the liquid.  
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
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Do not cover or block any openings on the  
microwave oven.  
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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Do not mount over a sink.  
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 cover racks or any other part of the oven with  
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
(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.  
(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.  
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by  
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.  
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Electrical Requirements  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
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WARNING  
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.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
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.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death, fire, or electrical shock.  
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.  
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz,  
AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker)  
is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving  
only this appliance be provided.  
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.  
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.  
Turntable  
A B  
C D  
E
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B
C
A. Turntable  
B. Support  
C. Shaft  
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food  
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having the  
turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of  
the parts.  
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To Install:  
A. Door safety lock system  
B. Metal-shielded window  
C. Microwave inlet cover  
D. Microwave oven light  
E. Feature guide reference panel  
F. Door open push button  
H. Model and serial number plate  
I. Trim frame  
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.  
2. Place the turntable on the support.  
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable  
bottom between the 3 spokes of the hub. The rollers on the  
support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.  
Parts and Features Not Shown  
Control panel (on front of door)  
Turntable  
G. Microwave oven vents where  
bottom duct (not shown) will  
attach  
Anti-tip bracket  
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Browning Pan and Handle (available as accessory)  
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.  
See “Browning Pan Use” section for more information.  
Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge  
of pan, squeeze the handle, and lift pan.  
See “Assistance or Service” to order parts.  
Browning Pan  
Part Number 8184863  
Part Number 8204652  
Handle (for Browning Pan)  
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL  
:
COOK SENSOR LBS KG DEF HELP  
Display  
Clock  
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven,  
This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.  
“WELCOME” flashes in the display. Touch OFF to clear the  
display. If “WELCOME” appears at any other time, a power failure  
has occurred. Touch OFF and reset the clock if needed.  
To Set:  
The microwave oven and timer must be off.  
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows modes,  
quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave oven is  
not in use, the display shows the time of day (if the clock is set) or  
Timer countdown.  
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
2. Touch number pad “2.”  
3. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.  
4. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
Once the time of day is set, it may be reset, but it cannot be  
cleared from the display.  
Start  
The Start pad begins any function except the Timer. If cooking is  
interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle.  
Timer  
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes,  
99 seconds, and counts down the set time.  
Add a Minute  
During manual microwave cooking, touching ADD A MINUTE  
(START) while the oven is operating will add cook time at the  
current cook power in 1-minute increments.  
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.  
When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven will not operate.  
Touching ADD A MINUTE (START) by itself will start the oven for  
1 minute at 100% power. If more than 3 minutes has passed  
since the oven was last used, Off must be touched, or the door  
must be opened and then closed before the Add a Minute (Start)  
pad will start the oven.  
To Set:  
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
2. Touch number pad “1.”  
3. Enter desired time.  
4. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
To cancel the Timer, touch OFF once.  
The Add a Minute feature is not available during any auto cook  
function. The feature may be used immediately following the auto  
cook cycle, but it will operate at 100% power.  
Help & Settings  
Off/Clear  
The Help & Settings menu provides access to 4 features:  
The Off pad stops any function except for the Child Lock and  
Demo Mode. One touch of the Off pad will clear an entry during  
programming, cancel the timer, interrupt a cooking cycle or return  
the display to the time of day mode. Touch the pad twice to  
cancel a program.  
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Child Lock, to prevent unintended use of the oven. See “Child  
Lock.”  
Audible Signal Elimination, to disable or enable the tones.  
See “Tones.”  
In order to avoid accidental starting of the oven with the touch of  
any of the Reheat or Instant Sensor pads, as well as the  
Add a Minute (Start) pad, the oven has been programmed to not  
respond to those pads unless the Off pad has been touched, the  
door has just been opened and then closed, or the oven has  
been active within the past 3 minutes.  
Auto Start, to set beginning and ending cook times. See  
“Auto Start.”  
Language/Weight Selection, to change the display readouts  
from the default English/Lb to Spanish or French, lbs. or kg.  
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To Use Help & Settings:  
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.  
To Lock the Control:  
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.  
2. Select a feature.  
2. Touch number pad “1.”  
3. Touch START.  
3. Follow the setting directions that appear on the display.  
To Unlock the Control:  
Tones  
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.  
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:  
2. Touch OFF (display says to touch CLEAR).  
Short tone  
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Valid pad touch  
Demo Mode  
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven. When  
set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the  
microwave generator. The tones will sound, and the countdowns  
will run very quickly in the display. While functions are operating  
in the Demo Mode, the oven light will come on, the fan will run,  
and the turntable will rotate.  
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Hidden feature has been entered or exited.  
Long tone  
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End of cycle  
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End of Timer countdown  
While the Demo Mode is active, “DEMO” flashes in the display,  
except during a demonstration.  
Four long tones  
Turn food during defrost cycle.  
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To Activate Demo Mode:  
To Turn Tones Off:  
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.  
2. Touch number pad “0” (valid pad touch tone will not sound).  
2. Touch number pad “2.”  
3. Touch and hold START for 3 seconds. A short tone will sound,  
and “DEMO ON... DURING DEMO NO OVEN POWER” will  
flash in the display.  
3. Touch OFF (display says to touch CLEAR).  
To Turn Tones On:  
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.  
To Deactivate Demo Mode:  
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
2. Touch number pad “2.”  
3. Touch START.  
2. Touch number pad “0” (valid pad touch tone will sound).  
3. Touch OFF. DEMO OFF” will flash in the display, then the  
time of day will reappear.  
Child Lock  
The Child Lock disables the control panel pads to prevent  
unintended use of the microwave oven.  
When the control is locked, only the Help & Settings pad will  
function. If any other pad is touched, “CHILD LOCK ON” will flash  
in 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.  
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Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from  
microwave oven.  
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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.  
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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.  
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Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave  
oven door.  
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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.  
Food Characteristics  
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting  
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking  
results.  
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Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in  
microwave oven.  
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.  
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including  
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in  
microwave oven.  
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Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or  
deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain  
appropriate temperatures.  
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.  
Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it  
does not absorb microwaves.  
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Starting Temperature  
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,  
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.  
MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Ceramic Glass,  
Glass  
Acceptable for use.  
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.  
China,  
Earthenware  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Melamine  
Paper Towels,  
Dinnerware,  
Napkins  
Use nonrecycled and those approved by the  
manufacturer for microwave oven use.  
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.  
Plastic Wraps,  
Bags, Covers,  
Dinnerware,  
Containers  
Use those approved by the manufacturer for  
microwave oven use.  
Pottery and Clay  
Styrofoam*  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Do not use in microwave oven.  
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.  
Straw, Wicker,  
Wooden  
Containers  
Do not use in microwave oven.  
Arranging  
Wax Paper  
Acceptable for use.  
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.  
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:  
1. Put cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup  
(250 mL) of water beside it.  
Piercing  
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.  
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the  
water stays cool.  
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.  
Aluminum Foil and Metal  
Shielding  
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from  
the microwave oven.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
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.  
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Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity  
walls, ceiling or floor.  
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Always use the turntable.  
Do not allow contact with another metal object during  
cooking.  
MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Do Not Use  
Aluminum Foil,  
Metal  
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.  
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.  
Browning Dish  
Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) above  
the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
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Cooking Power  
Cooking  
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking  
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,  
70%=7=Medium-High.  
To Use:  
1. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.  
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested  
cooking power of specific foods.  
2. Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the power  
levels and set a cooking power other than 100%. Refer to the  
Cooking Power chart.  
PERCENT/  
NAME  
COOK  
POWER  
PAD  
USE  
3. Touch START.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
TOUCH  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
100%, High  
(default setting)  
Once  
Quick heating convenience foods  
and foods with high water  
content, such as soups,  
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
The cook time and cooking power cannot be changed after  
touching START without interrupting cooking.  
beverages and most vegetables.  
90%  
80%  
Twice  
Cooking small tender pieces of  
meat, ground meat, poultry  
pieces and fish fillets.  
Cooking in Stages  
The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for  
various lengths of time, up to 4 stages, plus Keep Warm. Stage  
cooking can only be programmed in manual cook settings.  
Heating cream soups.  
3 times  
Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.  
To Cook in Stages:  
1. Enter cook time in minutes and seconds for 1st stage.  
Cooking and heating foods that  
need a cook power lower than  
high. For example, whole fish and  
meat loaf.  
2. Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to select the cooking power  
for the 1st stage.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional stage.  
70%,  
4 times  
5 times  
Reheating a single serving of  
food.  
Keep Warm may be programmed as the final stage, if desired.  
See “Keep Warm” section.  
Medium-High  
4. Touch START.  
60%  
Cooking sensitive foods such as  
cheese and egg dishes, pudding  
and custards.  
The display will count down the time of each stage.  
When the cycles have completed, “END” will appear in the  
display and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound. If Keep  
Warm has been added as the final stage, 1 long tone will  
sound between the last cook cycle and the Keep Warm cycle.  
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,  
such as lasagna.  
50%, Medium 6 times  
Cooking ham, whole poultry and  
pot roasts.  
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
The cook times and cooking powers cannot be changed after  
touching START without interrupting cooking.  
Simmering stews.  
40%  
7 times  
Melting chocolate.  
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.  
30%, Medium- 8 times  
Low, Defrost  
Defrosting bread, fish, meats,  
poultry and precooked foods.  
20%  
9 times  
Softening butter, cheese, and ice  
cream.  
10%, Low  
0%  
10 times  
11 times  
Taking chill out of fruit.  
Sensor operation; no cook power  
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To Use:  
1. Touch SENSOR COOK.  
2. Enter food type from chart.  
3. Touch START.  
Sensor Cooking  
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.  
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before  
touching START.  
Programs have been preset for certain food types. Use the  
following chart as a guide.  
The sensor will determine the quantities and cook times.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
FOOD  
NO. SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS  
When the cycle ends, standing instructions will appear in the  
display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
Ground  
Meat  
1
0.25-2 lbs  
(113-907 g)  
Place meat in  
microwavable dish, or  
patties on microwav-able  
rack, and cover with  
plastic wrap or wax paper.  
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
InstantSensor  
At prompt, stir meat or  
turn patties over.  
Re-cover. Resume  
cooking. Let stand,  
covered, 2-3 minutes.  
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from  
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the  
selected pad.  
Use the following chart as a guide for the Instant Sensor pads.  
INSTANT  
SENSOR PAD  
PAD TOUCH/  
QUANTITY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Rice  
2
0.5-2 cups  
(125-500 mL)  
dry rice  
Follow measurements on  
package for ingredient  
amounts. Place rice and  
(Use medium or liquid in microwavable  
long grain rice.) dish. Cover with plastic  
wrap and vent. When  
Popcorn  
Regular  
Pop only commercially  
2.85-3.5 oz bag packaged microwave  
(81-99 g)  
popcorn.  
cooking is complete,  
Snack  
1.5-1.75 oz bag time.  
(43-50 g)  
Pop only one bag at a  
allow rice to stand for 5  
minutes, or until liquid is  
absorbed. Stir.  
If using microwave  
popcorn popper, follow  
manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Fish/  
3
4
0.25-2 lbs  
Arrange in a ring in a  
shallow glass  
Seafood  
(113-907 g)  
microwavable dish. Cover  
with plastic wrap. Let  
stand, covered,  
Baked Potatoes  
1-6 potatoes  
Based on 8- to 10-oz  
(227-283 g) potato.  
Before baking, pierce  
potato with fork several  
times.  
1-3 minutes.  
Frozen  
Entree  
6-17 oz  
(170-482 g)  
Remove from package.  
Loosen cover on three  
sides. If not in  
microwavable container,  
place on plate, cover with  
plastic wrap and vent.  
After baking, wrap in  
foil and let stand for  
10 minutes to finish  
cooking.  
Fresh  
0.25-2 lbs  
Wash and place in  
microwavable  
Chicken  
Breast  
5
6
0.5-2 lbs  
Place in microwavable  
dish. Cover with plastic  
wrap and vent. Let stand,  
covered, 3-5 minutes.  
Vegetables: Soft  
(113-907 g)  
(113-907 g)  
container. Add 1-4 tbs  
(15-60 mL) water to  
hard vegetables. Cover  
with plastic wrap and  
vent. Stir and let stand  
2-3 minutes.  
Fresh  
0.25-1.5 lbs  
Vegetables: Hard (113-680 g)  
Frozen  
Vegetables  
1-4 cups  
(250 mL-1 L)  
Remove from package.  
Place in microwavable  
container. Cover with  
plastic wrap and vent. Stir  
and let stand 2-3 minutes.  
Dinner Plate  
4-36 oz  
(113-567 g)  
Cover with plastic wrap  
and vent.  
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged  
in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F  
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven  
cavity are dry.  
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged  
in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F  
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven  
cavity are dry.  
NOTE: The oven will not accept an Instant Sensor pad touch  
after 3 minutes of inactivity unless the door is opened and  
closed, or Off is touched first.  
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To Use:  
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.  
2. Touch appropriate Instant Sensor pad.  
Custom Defrost  
The Custom Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven  
can be manually set to defrost by using 30% cook power.  
For Popcorn, touch pad repeatedly to select bag size.  
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Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal  
results.  
For Fresh Vegetables, touch pad once for soft vegetables,  
and twice for hard vegetables.  
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Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before  
defrosting.  
The sensor will determine the quantity and cook time for  
baked potatoes, vegetables and dinner plate.  
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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.  
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before  
oven starts cooking.  
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the  
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
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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” first.  
When the cycle ends, “END” or standing instructions will  
appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will  
sound.  
Custom Defrost should not be used for food left outside the  
freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use  
the following chart as a guide.  
3. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
Reheating  
FOOD  
NO. QUANTITY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific  
foods. Use the following chart as a guide.  
Ground  
Meat  
1
0.5-2 lbs  
(227-907 g)  
Place meat in  
microwavable dish. At  
prompts, pull apart meat,  
and remove portions that  
have thawed. Let stand,  
covered, 5-10 minutes.  
REHEAT PAD  
QUANTITY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Beverage  
0.5-2 cups  
(125-500 mL)  
Stir briskly before and  
after heating.  
Hot Water  
1-6 cups  
For 1-3 individual cups  
Steaks/  
Chops  
2
0.5-3 lbs  
(227-1361 g)  
Place in microwavable  
dish. At prompts,  
(250 mL-1.5 L) (250-750 mL), stir before  
and after heating.  
rearrange food, and shield  
portions that have thawed  
with aluminum foil. Let  
stand, covered,  
For 4-6 cups (1-1.5 L),  
place in large dish and  
cover. Stir before and after  
heating.  
10-20 minutes.  
Fresh Bakery  
Frozen Bakery  
1-8 small  
pieces  
Cover with paper towel.  
Cover with paper towel.  
Boneless  
Poultry  
3
4
0.5-2 lbs  
Place poultry in  
(227-907 g)  
microwavable dish. At  
prompts, rearrange food,  
and remove portions that  
have thawed. Let stand,  
covered, 10-20 minutes.  
1-8 small  
pieces  
NOTE: The oven will not accept a Reheat pad touch after  
3 minutes of inactivity unless the door is opened and closed, or  
OFF is touched first.  
Bone-in  
Poultry  
0.5-3 lbs  
(227-1361 g)  
Arrange pieces with  
meatiest portions toward  
the outside of  
microwavable dish. At  
prompts, rearrange food,  
and remove portions that  
have thawed. Let stand,  
covered, 10-20 minutes.  
To Use Reheat:  
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.  
2. Touch appropriate Reheat pad.  
3. Touch pad repeatedly to select quantity.  
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before  
the oven starts cooking.  
To use Custom Defrost:  
1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.  
The display will count down the reheat time.  
When the Fresh Bakery or Frozen cycle ends, “END” will  
appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will  
sound.  
2. Touch number pads to select food type from chart.  
3. Touch number pads to enter the weight.  
4. Touch START.  
When the Beverage cycle ends, “STIR” will appear in the  
display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before  
touching START.  
When the Hot Water cycle ends, “STIR CAREFULLY” will  
appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will  
sound.  
The display will count down the defrost time. At the prompts,  
pull apart or rearrange food.  
When the cycle ends, “LET STAND COVERED” will appear in  
the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
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3. Touch START.  
The display will count down the warming time. “KEEP  
WARM” will also flash intermittently during the countdown.  
Auto Start  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
WARNING  
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
To Set at end of cycle: Follow instructions in “Cooking in  
Stages,” and set the last stage as the Keep Warm stage.  
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.  
Browning Pan Use  
The Browning Pan (sold separately) is specially designed to  
brown, crisp, and pan-fry foods in the microwave 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.  
Auto Start allows the microwave oven to be programmed to turn  
on at a certain time of day and cook for a set length of time.  
Before setting, make sure the correct time of day is displayed.  
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan  
very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.  
To Set a Cook Time:  
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.  
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Use high power to preheat the pan and to cook foods such as  
bacon, hamburgers, chicken breasts, frozen pizza and  
chicken nuggets. Many foods require turning over during  
cooking (see chart).  
2. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.  
3. Touch number pad “3.”  
4. Enter the start time.  
5. Touch CLOCK TIMER.  
6. Enter length of time to cook.  
7. Touch START.  
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.  
“AUTO START” will flash in the display, then the start time  
and “ON” will remain in the display until cooking begins.  
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Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.  
The door may be opened after the program is set, but START  
must be touched after the door is closed in order to resume  
the program.  
Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a  
thermal oven.  
The time of day may be seen after Auto Start is programmed  
by touching CLOCK TIMER.  
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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.  
When the Auto Start time is reached and the oven begins  
cooking, the display will count down the cook time.  
Browning Pan Cooking Chart  
Use the following chart as a guide when using the Browning Pan.  
Preheat pan for 3 minutes at 100% power.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
8. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.  
FOOD  
AMOUNT  
COOKING TIME (in  
minutes and seconds) at  
100% power  
Keep Warm  
Fried eggs*  
1 egg  
2 eggs  
side 1: 0:25; side 2: 0:25  
side 1: 0:40; side 2: 0:30  
WARNING  
Food Poisoning Hazard  
Chicken nuggets  
8 pieces  
14 pieces  
side 1: 1:30; side 2: 1:00  
side 1: 2:00; side 2: 2:00  
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour  
before or after cooking.  
Frozen pizza  
(thin crust)  
12" (30.5 cm) 10:30  
Doing so can result in food poisoning or  
sickness.  
Boneless chicken  
breasts, 3.5-5 oz  
(99-142 g) each*  
1 breast  
4 breasts  
side 1: 2:00; side 2: 2:00  
side 1: 4:00; side 2: 3:30  
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Keep  
Warm can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a  
cooking cycle.  
Hamburger patties, 4 patties  
4 oz (113 g), ¹⁄₄"  
(64 mm) thick  
side 1: 3:00; side 2: 2:00  
To Use:  
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods  
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should  
remain uncovered.  
Bacon  
4 slices  
side 1: 2:30; side 2: 1:30  
1. Touch KEEP WARM.  
*Brush pan with oil before preheating.  
2. Enter length of time for the Keep Warm cycle.  
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3. Touch number pads to enter cook time (see chart). For foods  
To Preheat:  
1. Place empty Browning Pan on turntable.  
that require turning over, enter the time for the 1st side.  
4. Touch START.  
2. Touch number pads to enter preheat time (3 minutes).  
3. Touch START.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
The microwave oven will begin heating the pan at 100%  
power. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display,  
and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.  
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear display.  
Use handle to remove the hot pan from the oven. See  
“Browning Pan and Handle” section.  
For foods that require turning over, open the door, turn the  
food over and repeat steps 2-5. If the pan needs to be  
removed in order to turn food over, use the handle to remove  
and replace pan, then remove handle to continue cooking.  
To Use Browning Pan:  
1. Place food in a single layer, evenly spaced in the Browning  
Pan. Place the pan on the turntable and remove the handle.  
2. Close door and touch OFF.  
MICROWAVE 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.  
Stainless Steel (on some models)  
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-  
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may  
occur.  
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless  
otherwise noted.  
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.  
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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):  
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.  
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Vinegar for hard water spots  
OVEN CAVITY  
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-  
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.  
Damage may occur.  
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed  
should be kept clean.  
Average soil  
CONTROL PANEL  
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
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Sponge or soft cloth and water:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft  
cloth.  
Heavy soil  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
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Do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers.  
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.  
TURNTABLE  
Odors  
Lemon juice or vinegar:  
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the  
microwave oven without the turntable in place.  
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Mild cleanser and scouring pad  
Dishwasher  
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either  
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.  
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Microwave Inlet Cover  
The microwave inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be  
kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage.  
BROWNING PAN  
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.  
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Wipe with wet cloth.  
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Mild cleanser, water and washcloth  
Dishwasher  
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR  
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The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed  
should be kept clean.  
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad:  
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.  
Nothing will operate  
Display shows messages  
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker  
tripped?  
Replace the fuse or reset the breaker. If the problem  
continues, call an electrician.  
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Is the display showing “Welcome”?  
The clock has not been set. See “Display” section to clear  
display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock.  
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?  
See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service.  
See “Assistance or Service” section.  
Is the appliance wired properly?  
See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave  
oven.  
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating  
Oven will not operate  
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Is the Timer in use?  
See “Timer” section.  
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Is the door completely closed?  
Firmly close door.  
On some models, is the Demo Mode in use?  
See “Demo Mode” section.  
Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the  
door?  
Remove spacer, then firmly close door.  
Tones are not sounding  
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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?  
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.  
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Are tones turned off?  
See “Tones” section.  
On some models, is the Child Lock set?  
See “Child Lock” section.  
Steam is coming from the vents  
Is the magnetron working properly?  
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at  
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service.  
See “Assistance or Service” section.  
Some steam is normal.  
Cooking times seem too long  
Oven makes humming noise  
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Is the cooking power set properly?  
See “Cooking Power” section.  
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This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches  
the magnetron on and off.  
Are large amounts of food being heated?  
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.  
Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave  
Oven Safety?”  
Turntable will not operate  
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the  
home.  
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Is the turntable properly in place?  
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely  
on the turntable support.  
Radio or TV interference  
Is the turntable support operating properly?  
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support.  
Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the  
turntable, then restart oven. If it still is not working, call for  
service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate  
the oven without turntable and turntable support working  
properly.  
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Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?  
Try a different outlet.  
Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?  
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust  
the radio or TV antenna.  
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Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?  
Make sure these areas are clean.  
Turntable rotates both directions  
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This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of  
cycle.  
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check  
Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If  
you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
Replacement Parts and Accessories  
Turntable  
Browning Pan  
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete  
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will  
help us to better respond to your request.  
Part Number 8185279  
Part Number 8184863  
Turntable Support and Rollers  
Part Number 8185280  
Handle (for Browning Pan)  
Part Number 8204652  
If you need replacement parts  
Microwave Oven Light Bulb  
Part Number 8185282  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
use only factory specified parts. These factory specified parts will  
fit right and work right because they are made with the same  
precision used to build every new KITCHENAID® appliance.  
Lower Ovens and Warming Drawers  
To locate factory specified parts in your area, call us or your  
nearest KitchenAid designated service center.  
This microwave oven is suitable for use above certain built-in  
ovens and warming drawers. The following chart lists the built-in  
oven and warming drawer models which may be installed under  
this microwave oven. See Installation Instructions for clearance  
information.  
In the U.S.A.  
Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free:  
1-800-422-1230.  
Single Built-In Ovens  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Size  
Models  
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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.  
30"  
KEBC107K  
KEBV107P  
KEBC101K  
Installation information.  
Pro Line 30"  
Warming Drawers  
30"  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.).  
KEWD105H  
KEWV105M  
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Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and  
service companies. KitchenAid designated service  
Pro Line 30"  
technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and  
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your  
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow  
Pages.  
For further assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with  
any questions or concerns at:  
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances  
Customer eXperience Center  
553 Benson Road  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
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KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY  
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or  
furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or  
workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.  
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE, ELECTRIC OVEN ELEMENT AND  
SOLID STATE TOUCH CONTROL SYSTEM  
In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions  
attached to or furnished with this product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the microwave magnetron tube, any electric  
oven element and the solid state touch control system to correct defects in materials or workmanship.  
SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL OVEN CAVITY/INNER DOOR  
In the second through tenth years from date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions  
attached to or furnished with this product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the stainless steel oven cavity/inner door if  
the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship.  
KitchenAid will not pay for:  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or  
correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs.  
2. Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.  
3. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not  
approved by KitchenAid.  
5. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.  
7. Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods.  
KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not  
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another  
warranty applies.  
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found  
by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center, 1-800-422-1230 (toll-free),  
from anywhere in the U.S.A.  
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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future  
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation  
date for in-warranty service.  
Write down the following information about your appliance to  
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.  
You will need to know your complete model number and serial  
number. You can find this information on the model and serial  
number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the  
“Parts and Features” section.  
Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Address________________________________________________________  
Phone number__________________________________________________  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
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