KitchenAid KHMS2056SSS Use and Care Manual
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1. 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 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 reco2. China Earthenware Follow manufacturer recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer recommendations Paper towels paper plates napkins Use non recycled paper Plastic wraps bags covers dinnerware containers Follow manufacturer recommendations m Pottery and clay Follow manufacturer recommendations m Silicone bakeware Follow manufacturer recommendations m Wax paper For Use With Grill Cycles on some models m Use ovenproof microwave safe cookware to catch drippings F Steamer base G Steamer insert H Steamer lid For Use With Convection Combination Cycles on some models m Metal bakeware may be used only during convection bake cycles Use ovenproof microwave safe cookware for all other convection and combination cycles Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware Straw or wicker Gold silver or pewter Non approved meat thermometers skewers Twist ties Foil liners such as sandwich wrappers Staples m Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze To Test Cookware Dinnerware Place dish on turntable with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it Program 1 minute of cook time at 100 If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool do not use the dish in the microwave oven Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes Use microwave
3. found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W10170438A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m 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
4. have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules For information on setting the clock timer child lock vent fan and cooktop light and to view the list of options on the Settings amp Info or Hints amp Settings menu depending on your model see your Quick Reference Guide Turntable Turntable may be turned off on some models for manual cooking only This is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable or when cooking with plates that are side by side Turntable cannot be turned off during preset or sensor on some models functions Cooking Rack on some models Use only for 2 level cooking To avoid damage to the microwave oven always remove rack after 2 level cooking To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup clean rack supports often Grill Element on some models The grill element has a 1 000 watt halogen bulb and a 500 watt quartz bulb The halogen bulb glows very brightly but the quartz bulb has a very faint glow that might not be visible Convection Element and Fan on some models The convection element and fan are embedded in the wall of the microwave oven cavity behind the metal screen Progress Bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of sensor functions It appears under Sensing in the display Interactive
5. Touch Display The LCD interactive touch display is designed to be easily navigable guiding you through the menus offering multiple selections accepting your input and executing your commands It also shows instructions tips and graphics TRUCAPTURE Ventilation System on some models The vent fan comes on automatically during convection and grill cooking on some moodels and it also comes on if the cooktop below gets too hot Pan on some models Use the provided pan for pan frying browning The pan may be used to catch drippings during grill on some models and convection on some models functions Steamer Vessel on some models Use the steamer vessel base insert and lid for steaming or use just the base and lid for simmering Grill Rack on some models Use the grill rack for grilling Place food directly on the grill rack Use the pan under the rack to catch the drippings Convection Rack on some models Use the convection rack for convection cycles baking or roasting Place cookware directly on rack for bake and for some roast functions Some roast functions require that the food be placed directly on the rack Use the pan to catch the drippings Accessory Configurations Grilling Roasting Baking Steaming Simmering A Turntable D Convection rack B Pan E Cookie sheet C Grill rack not providea Microwave Safe Browning dish Follow manufacturer recommendations Ceramic glass glass
6. and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup keep cavity microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame clean Clean with mild soap water and a soft cloth or sponge or as indicated below m Cavity To avoid damage to the gray cavity lining do not use metal or sharp utensils or scraper soap filled scouring pad abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels Grease filters mild soap and water or dishwasher m Door and exterior mild soap and water or glass cleaner applied to paper towel m Control panel interactive touch display mild soap water and washcloth or glass cleaner applied to soft cloth not directly to panel Activate child lock to avoid control panel activation during cleaning Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen m Stainless steel on some models mild soap and water then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth or use stainless steel cleaner Turntable mild soap and water or dishwasher Pan mild soap water and washcloth or dishwasher Rack s mild soap water and washcloth Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended m Steamer vessel mild soap water and soft brush or dishwasher Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs m Grease filters Remove grease filters from underside of microwave o
7. 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started This happens to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven Open and close the door then start the cycle m Control Make sure control is set properly Make sure Control Lock is off Make sure Demo Mode on some models is off Arcing in the microwave oven Check the following m Soil buildup Soil buildup on cavity walls microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing See General Cleaning in Microwave Oven Care section Turntable alternates rotation directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Odor and smoke coming from microwave oven during convection cooking m This is normal for the first few convection cycles The odor will dissipate with repeated use Quartz bulb does not appear to be on This is not unusual See Grill Element in the Features section Is the element still working properly Place 2 slices of bread on the tall grill rack place the rack on the turntable and close the door Program the microwave oven using manual grill without microwaves for 4 minutes The bread should toast dark brown If it does not toast call for service Radio TV or cordless phone interference Check the following Proximity Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna Soil Mak
8. IMITATIONS 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 OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE If outside the 50 United States and Canada contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies 9 07 For additional product information or to view FAQs Frequently Asked Questions visit www kitchenaid com If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service you may contact KitchenAid at the number below Have your complete model number ready You can find your model number and serial number on the label located on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door For assistance or service call 1 800 422 1230 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 Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future reference W10170438A 461966100252 SP PN W10170447A 11 07 2007 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in China
9. KitchenAid MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for Choosing KitchenAid Appliances We hold our company to the highest quality standards and it is important to us that you have a positive experience owning a KitchenAid product For your convenience we have provided an easy to follow User Instruction Book These instructions include a Troubleshooting section to help you through any problems you may encounter For additional information you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs section of our website at www kitchenaid com If you need further assistance using your KitchenAid microwave hood combination please contact us at 1 800 422 1230 Have your complete model and serial number ready You can find your model and serial number on the label located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door Para obtener acceso a Instrucciones para el usuario de la combinaci n microondas campana en espa ol o para obtener informaci n adicional acerca de su producto visite www kitchenaid com Tenga listo su n mero de modelo completo Puede encontrar su n mero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas detr s de la puerta Microwave Hood Combination 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 s
10. TCHENAID Stainless Steel Wipes KITCHENAID BUILT IN OVEN amp MICROWAVE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter KitchenAid will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased Outside the 50 United States and Canada this limited warranty does not apply Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS 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 the product KitchenAid will pay for Factory Specified Parts for the following components if defective in materials or workmanship m Electric element m Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only in the second through tenth years from date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to i
11. afety 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 A You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately DAN G E R follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow A WA R N l N G 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire m Install or locate the microwave oven only in injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy accordance with m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven the provided Installation Instructions m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID m Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE sealed containers for example closed glass jars ENERGY found in this section are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven m The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
12. e sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean Frequency Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while microwave oven is on Use a corded phone a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation Fan running during cooktop usage This is normal The microwave oven s cooling fan on some models which is separate from the vent fan automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven It may also automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven s controls while the cooktop below is being used Fan running after cooking is finished This is normal for convection and grill use The fan may run for up to 10 minutes to cool the microwave oven Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately Please refer to the cover for contact and model identification information Replacement Parts Turntable Turntable support amp rollers Turntable hub Cooking rack for some models Rack spacer Rack hook Grease filters Charcoal filter s Cooktop light bulb Cavity light bulb Provided Accessories Steamer vessel Pan and handle Convection rack provided with some models Grill rack provided with some models Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Degreaser All Purpose Appliance Cleaner KITCHENAID Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish KI
13. mmended 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 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 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 Hinge
14. nd only in home service is covered by this warranty Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized KitchenAid servicer is not available The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer o PN PP A A 4 DN o DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR L
15. nstructions attached to or furnished with the 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 ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you on how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and or installation instructions Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by KitchenAid Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to KitchenAid within 30 days from the date of purchase Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home a
16. s 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 AWARNING y 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 Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required m A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended m A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker m A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS m 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
17. safe dish with loose fitting lid or cover microwave safe dish with plastic wrap and vent For optimal performance wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or grilling on some models before sensor cooking Stage Cooking If programming stage cooking follow the screen prompts on the display to add additional stages and set time power and or temperature on some models for each stage Up to 4 stages may be programmed Doneness Add or subtract time from most automatic cook functions by touching Doneness on the touch screen during programing and following the prompts Doneness is remembered for specific programs Some meat poultry and or fish functions may not give you the option to lessen doneness Popcorn Popcorn is a sensor function The sensor determines appropriate cooking times for commercially packaged popcorn Keep Warm AWARNING 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 Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven The Keep Warm function uses 10 cook power Keep Warm can be used by itself or can be prorammed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Keep Warm will cancel the function For list or description of various programs see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your microwave oven General Cleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off
18. ven and clean monthly m Charcoal filter s Depending on the model there may be 2 charcoal filters 1 behind each of the grease filters on the underside of the microwave oven or one charcoal odor filter under the vent screen on the top of the microwave oven The charcoal filter s cannot be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months m Cooktop lights The cooktop lights are located on the underside of the microwave oven and are replaceable m Cavity light The cavity light bulb is located under the vent screen on the top of the microwave oven under the bulb cover and is replaceable First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call www kitchenaid com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following m Household fuse or circuit breaker If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician m Magnetron Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat try the steps below If microwave oven still does not operate call for service m Door Firmly close door On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door If amessage about the door appears in the display the door has been closed for
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