KitchenAid KBMC140H, KBMC147H, KEMS378G, KEMS377G, KEMS308G Questions and Answers, Questions Answers

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Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Can I operate my microwave oven without

No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,

the turntable or turn the turntable over to

you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used

accommodate a large dish?

in your oven must fit on the turntable.

 

 

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so

You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with

that I may reheat or cook on two levels at

your microwave oven. Use of any rack not

a time?

supplied with the microwave oven can result in

 

poor cooking performance and/or arcing.

 

 

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for

my microwave oven?

shielding (use small, flat pieces), small

 

skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is

 

3⁄4 inch [19 mm] deep and half filled with food

 

to absorb microwave energy). When broiling

 

or using CRISP, use the specially designed

 

CRISPWARE™ Crisper Pan that comes with

 

your oven. Never allow metal to touch walls

 

or door. (For more information, see “Cooking

 

tips” in the “Cooking Guide” section.)

 

 

Is it normal for the turntable to turn in

Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or

either direction?

counterclockwise, depending on the rotation

 

of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.

 

 

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven

This appearance is normal and does not

appears wavy. Is this normal?

affect the operation of your oven.

 

 

What are the humming noises that I hear

You hear the sound of the transformer when

when my microwave oven is operating?

the magnetron tube cycles on.

 

 

Why does the dish become hot when I

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the

microwave food in it? I thought that this

heat to the dish. Also, when broiling remember

should not happen.

that the Crisper Pan is made of a special mate-

 

rial that absorbs microwave energy, making the

 

pan very hot for browning. Use hot pads or the

 

Crisper Pan handle to remove food after cook-

 

ing and broiling.

What does “standing time” mean?

“Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

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Contents 4452614 Use and Care GuideThank you for buying a Kitchenaid appliance On next Microwave Oven SafetyMicrowave Oven Safety Grounding Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Testing your microwave ovenHow your microwave oven works Radio interferenceOperating tips Testing your dinnerware or cookwareElectrical connection Removable Turntable Support under turntable Cook Guide Label Parts and featuresModels KEMS307G, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS378G Control panel featuresChoosing cooking function settings Audible signalsInterrupting cooking Utensils Using the control lockPrompt for start To lock or deactivate the control panelPan order chart Setting the clockTo set time Choose the clock Enter time of dayUsing Easy Minute Using the Minute TimerMicrowave Cooking Cooking at high cook powerPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time After cooking, open the doorCook Power Name When to USE IT Cooking at different cook powersSet cook power for first cycle optional Set cook powerCooking in stages When display says TIME, touch Micro to set second cycle Using Custom ReheatSet cook power for second cycle optional Summary of steps for settingEnter food quantity Custom reheat chartAfter reheating, open the door Serving Touch Custom Temperature Reheat Enter serving temperatureEnter type of beverage After heating, open the doorCode Food Setting Weight or Quantity Custom defrost chartPut food in oven and close door Touch Custom Defrost After defrosting, open the door Enter food weightEquivalent Weight Decimal Pound Ounces Weight conversion chartWeight Defrosting tipsPopping popcorn Using Custom CookAfter popping popcorn, open the door Size Touch BAG Popcorn PADCode Food Quantity Preparation Custom cook chartKeeping food warm Food cooked covered should be covered when kept warmPut food in oven and close door Touch Custom Cook Cooking with Crisp and Broil Using CrispTo get the best cooking results Choose CrispFor best results when broiling Using BroilPut food in oven and close door Touch Broil Set broiling timeCooking with Convect Using ConvectModels KEMS308G, KEMS378G, KBMC147H, and KBMC140H only ThenDisplay counts down cooking time Convect cooking without preheatOnce Full Cook Touch Power Using code padsBeverage Serving Temperature Cooking GuideFood Setting Touch Quantity Using help promptsSize of BAG Touch Starting Temp TIME/POWER Procedure Microwave reheating chartVegetables Microwave cooking chartOther Cooking tips Arranging food Using aluminum foil containersCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cleaning Task What to USE HOW to CleanQuestions Answers Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers Other possible problems and their causes TroubleshootingProblem If nothing operates, check the followingOur consultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service in Canada Warranty
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