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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model KCMS1555
W10174603A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5 Unpacking ....................................................................................5 Location Requirements................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES....................................
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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 immediat
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use microwave oven. the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming ■ Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a pool, or similar locations. heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “P
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Electrical Requirements 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. WARNING 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door, or ■ dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and Electrical Shock Hazard made any needed repairs. Plug into
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PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN This manual may cover several different models. The model you CONTROL 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 D E F G H I A. Metal shielded window F. Door lock system B. Model and serial number p
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Start Timer The START pad begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes, interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. 99 seconds, and counts down the set time. Touching START will not resume an interrupted sensor cycle. NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down. When the cook function is active in the display, touch and hold Add A Minute TIME
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the Cooking Guidelines turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in Covering the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and which cooks the food. reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookwar
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Microwave Cooking Power Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by 70%=Medium-High. Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Napkins Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers,
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To Use Custom Cook: 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. Cooking in Stages 2. Touch CUSTOM COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods. The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages. 3. Enter quantity. 4. Touch START or wait for the microwave oven to start To Cook in Stages: automatically after a brief delay. 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. The display will count down the cook time. 2. Touch COOK TIM
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To Use Custom Defrost: FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. Fresh 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ 2. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST. Vegetables Place in microwave-safe container and add The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after and a third time for the Fish setting. cooking. 3. Enter the we
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Sensor Popcorn Keep Warm The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. WARNING This function is programmed to detect popping times for 3.5-oz (99 g), 3.0-oz (85 g) and 1.75-oz (50 g) bags. Food Poisoning Hazard NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. or after cooking. Listen for po
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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 MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gr
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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 a 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 Microwave oven will not operate ■ Is the display showing “:”? The clock
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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 Replacement Parts you still need help, follow the instructions below. Glass Turntable Turntable Hub When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Part Number W10143945 Part Number W10143947 model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. Turntable Support and Rollers Part Num
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® KITCHENAID BUILT-IN OVEN & 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 limi
