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MICROWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION
Use & Care Guide
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Model KCMC1575
W10434302A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 MICROWAVE OVEN USE...............................................................8 Food Characteristics....................................................................8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5 Cooking Guidelines ......................................................................9 Unpacking ....................................................
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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 ■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be ■ Do not mount over a sink. overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to ■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is when the microwave oven is in operation. removed from the microwave oven is not always present. ■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
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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 This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. Grill Element The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from The microwave oven uses a calrod thermal element for grilling. the illustrations in this manual. The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot. The use of oven mitts is recommended. A B C D E F Convection Element and
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Start The START control begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching START will resume the cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes. The word “door” will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed. Oz lbs Add 30 Seconds The (START) ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave
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Clock Language This is a standard 12-hour clock (1:00-12:59). The Clock cannot The default display language is English, but may be set to be erased. If the Clock is not set, “0:00” will remain in the display French. Two display messages are affected: “End” (English) or when the microwave oven is not in use. “Fin” (French), and “door” (English) or “PrtE” (“porte” - French). To Set Language to French: With the microwave oven door To Set: open, touch and hold number pad 1 for about 3 seconds, un
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Guidelines Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Covering Dinnerware, Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and Containers reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned Silicone Follow
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Microwave Cooking Power Cooking in Stages Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7=70%= powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may Medium-High. include a defrosting stage. See “Defrost” to set defrosting stage. To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle first. POWER LEVEL. The dis
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Menu (sensor and non-sensor) The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating. For added convenience, the available/recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label (see “Parts and Features” for its location). MENU ITEM SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN 3.3 oz (94 g) ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware. (non-sensor) 3.0 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) ■ Pop only one package of popcor
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■ Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper products. All ovenproof cookware or metal utensils can be Grill used with the Convection Bake function. (Round pizza pans The Grill function uses a calrod thermal element that heats are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only quickly to grill a variety of foods. items.) Metal utensils cannot be used with the Convection ■ Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for Roast function. faster grilling.
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To Use: To Use Without Preheat: NOTE: The default temperature is 325ºF (163ºC), and the default NOTE: The end-of-preheat tones will sound when the microwave roast time is one hour. oven has reached the desired temperature, but no action is required. 1. Arrange food on convection rack, place rack with food in a pan, then place the pan with the rack and food on the 1. Place pan of food on the convection rack, then place the rack turntable and close the door. with the pan on the turntable and c
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Defrost ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice To Use Defrost: containers) before defrosting. 1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. 2. Touch DEFROST. Enter the weight in pounds. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting. Weight can be set from 0.3 lb to 6.3 lbs (136 g to 2.86 kg). ■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shiel
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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. Stainless Steel (on some models) MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to microwave oven door and exterior, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap
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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 ■ Is the microwave oven wired properly? See Installation Instructions p
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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 Convection Rack (short) When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Part Number W10451786 Part Number W10605651 model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. Turntable Support and Rollers
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® KITCHENAID COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the original date of purchase, when this microwave is installed, 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, at its sole option, either pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship or replace the product. I
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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer name____________________________________________________ reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Address ________________________________________________________ Write down the following information about your major appliance Phone number__________________________________________________ to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know yo
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