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BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model KBMS1454R
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY.......................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................5 Display.........................................................
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BUILT-IN 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or ■ Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s similar locations. recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water. ■ Do not sto
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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. A B C Turntable A D L K J E B F C A. Turntable B. Support C. Hub 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
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Display Select When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will Use the SELECT pad to select a chosen function, and to set the blink in the display. Touch CANCEL/OFF to stop the blinking. following options: If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure ■ Select a setting or food type, and go to the next step. has occurred. Touch CANCEL/OFF and reset the clock if needed. ■ Set or cancel clock. See “Clock” section. When the microwave oven is in use, the displa
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Demo Mode Cooling Fan The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave Depending on the length of the cooking cycle, the cooling fan oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning may continue to run after that cycle has ended. This is normal, on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the and helps eliminate moisture that may accumulate inside the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate. When the microwave microwave oven before the door is ope
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Cooking Guidelines Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Covering oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved following char
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Aluminum Foil and Metal Microwave Cooking Power Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking the microwave oven. power to use by percent or name. For example, 70%=Medium-High. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested and cause damage to the microwave oven. cooking power of
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Cook Time Set Meal Prep Cook Cook time may be set in the following increments, in minutes and Times and cooking power have been preset for certain seconds: microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. INCREMENT TIME SETTING FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS 0:05 0:05-1:00 Canned 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Vegetables Place in microwavable container. 0:15 1:15-3:00 Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after 0:30 3:30-6:00 cooking. 1:00 7:00-30:00 Cereal 2 1-4
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Meal Prep Reheat Meal Prep Defrost Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific The automatic defrost function can be used, or the microwave food types. Use the following chart as a guide. oven can be manually set to defrost. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS results. Baked Goods 1 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each*/ ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (e.g. fruit juice containers) Place on paper towel. before defrosting.
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To Use Popcorn: Place popcorn bag on the turntable, correct side up, as indicated on the package. One Touch Sensor Cooking 1. Touch POPCORN. A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the The display will show “3.0-” followed by “3.5.” Turning the dial or touching POPCORN again will change the selection to selected pad. “1.75.” See chart for details. Use the following chart as a guide for the ONE TOUCH pads. 2. Touch
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY CONTROL PANEL Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. or some paper
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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 Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of tripped? cycle. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Display shows messages ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions prov
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check For further assistance “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with you still need help, follow the instructions below. any questions or concerns at: When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances model and serial number of your appliance. This information will Customer eXperience Cen
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® KITCHENAID BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY ONE YEAR 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 or KitchenAid Canada (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. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED
