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For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca Table of Contents......................2 Models KBHC109 KBHC179 KEHC309 KEHC379 YKEHC309 YKBHC109 4453217B...
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ............ 3 Electrical Requirements ...............5 PARTS AND FEATURES..............5 Grids .....................6 Crisper Pan and Handle...............6 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL..........7 Display(s) ..................8 Easy Minute, Start................8 Upper Oven Cancel and Cancel Off ..........8 Clock ....................8 Tones....................8 Fahrenheit and Celsius..............9 Timer.....................9 Control Lock.................9 Number Codes................9...
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not – Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags use this product near water - for example, near a before placing bags in oven. kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swim- –...
Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES The microwave oven is connected to a 110-volt side of the 240- volt circuit required for the lower oven. If the incoming voltage to This manual covers different models. The oven you have the microwave oven is less than 110 volts cooking times may be purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed.
Grids Crisper Pan and Handle Grids will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling. Never allow the grids to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. Always use the turntable. Never use another metal object with the grids. Two level cooking is not recommended.
Display(s) Clock When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. display(s) will light up for 5 seconds. Then, “PF id = 27” or “PF id = 30” will appear. Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER To Set: OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF (on some models) to clear Before setting, make sure the ovens, Timer and Timed Cooking...
Fahrenheit and Celsius Help Prompts (combination oven models only) Help prompts are visible messages that appear on the upper oven display on combination oven models or the display on The temperature is preset in Fahrenheit, however it can be single oven models. Only Crisping and Broiling help prompts can changed to Celsius.
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To Use: FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ Before High Speed Cooking, put food in the oven and close the INSTRUCTIONS door. Preheating is not necessary. 1. Touch ULTIMA COOK. Lasagna, No quantity entry required. Freshly 2. Touch the number pads to enter the food code from the chart. Use recipe that makes about 8 cups Made (2 L) and an 11x7 in.
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FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Onion Rings 4-16 oz (113-454 g) in 1 oz (28 g) Fruit Crisp 2 or 3 qts. (2 or 3 L) increments Place in baking dish. Place Arrange on crisper pan. Place on convection grid on turntable, then turntable.
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FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Pork Chicken .5-1.5 lbs (227-680 g) in .25 lb Wings, (113 g) increments Buffalo Hot, Ham, Fully 1-4.5 lbs (454 g-2 kg) in .1 lb (45 g) Place in baking dish. Place Frozen Cooked, increments...
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FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT/ INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Fish Sticks, No quantity entry required. Potato 3-12 oz (85-340 g) in 1 oz (28 g) Breaded, Wedges, increments Use 4 to 18 pieces. Arrange on Frozen Frozen crisper pan.
Cooking Guidelines MICROWAVE OVEN Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off microwaves may be used.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS cooking power of specific foods. Paper Towels, Use non-recycled and those approved by PERCENT/ NUMBER Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. NAME Napkins 100%, High Quick heating convenience Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer (default...
Cooking Crisper Pan Frying When the crisper pan is used with microwaves, it is like a frying To Use: pan or griddle, ideal for French toast, burgers, eggs, stir-frying 1. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. and sautéing.
4. Touch number pad from chart to select serving temperature. Custom Reheat 5. Touch EASY MINUTE START or wait 5 seconds and the microwave oven will start automatically. Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating 8 food The upper oven display will count down the reheat time. types.
To use Custom Defrost: Popcorn 1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST. 2. Touch the number pad from the Custom Defrost chart to Do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils. select food Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave Touch CUSTOM DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods.
To Keep Food Warm: FOOD COOK TIME PREPARATION 1. Touch number pads to set length of warm time. 2. Touch MICRO •• COOK POWER or UPPER •• COOK Puff Pastry Fruit 10 to 12 minutes POWER. Turnovers, 4 Frozen 3. Touch number pad “1” to set cook power at 10%. 4.
5. Touch EASY MINUTE START. Convection Cooking “Lo” will appear in the upper oven display until the temperature reaches 170°F (77°C). When that temperature is reached, the display will show the preheating temperature in 5°F (-15°C) increments until the set cooking temperature is reached.
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MICROWAVE COOK CHART These times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to suit individual taste. FOOD COOK TIME COOK POWER Meats, Poultry, Fish, Seafood Bacon (per slice) 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice 100% Ground Beef for Casseroles (1 lb [.45 kg]) 4 to 6 min 100% Ground Beef Patties (2)
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MICROWAVE REHEAT CHART These times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to suit individual taste. If using Broil to reheat, do not cover food. FOOD/STARTING TEMPERATURE COOK TIME COOK POWER PREPARATION Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) Cover loosely.
OVEN CAVITY OVEN CARE Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. General Cleaning On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging. IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool.
Turntable rotates both directions TROUBLESHOOTING This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Display shows messages Nothing will operate Is the display showing “PF”, “PF id=27”...
For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with ASSISTANCE OR any questions or concerns at: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances SERVICE Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.”...
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.