KitchenAid KEMS308G, KBMC147H, KBMC140H, KEMS378G, KEMS377G, KEMS307G warranty Microwave Oven Safety

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Microwave Oven Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•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 “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

–Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if 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 should 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.

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)Hinges 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.

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Contents Use and Care Guide 4452614Thank you for buying a Kitchenaid appliance Microwave Oven Safety On nextMicrowave Oven Safety Grounding Instructions Testing your microwave oven Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works Radio interferenceOperating tips Testing your dinnerware or cookwareElectrical connection Parts and features Removable Turntable Support under turntable Cook Guide LabelControl panel features Models KEMS307G, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS378GChoosing cooking function settings Audible signalsInterrupting cooking Using the control lock UtensilsPrompt for start To lock or deactivate the control panelSetting the clock Pan order chartTo set time Choose the clock Enter time of dayUsing the Minute Timer Using Easy MinuteCooking at high cook power Microwave CookingPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time After cooking, open the doorCooking at different cook powers Cook Power Name When to USE ITSet cook power for first cycle optional Set cook powerCooking in stages Using Custom Reheat When display says TIME, touch Micro to set second cycleSet cook power for second cycle optional Summary of steps for settingEnter food quantity Custom reheat chartAfter reheating, open the door Enter serving temperature Serving Touch Custom Temperature ReheatEnter 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 Enter food weight After defrosting, open the doorWeight conversion chart Equivalent Weight Decimal Pound OuncesWeight Defrosting tipsUsing Custom Cook Popping popcornAfter popping popcorn, open the door Size Touch BAG Popcorn PADCustom cook chart Code Food Quantity PreparationKeeping food warm Food cooked covered should be covered when kept warmPut food in oven and close door Touch Custom Cook Using Crisp Cooking with Crisp and BroilTo get the best cooking results Choose CrispUsing Broil For best results when broilingPut food in oven and close door Touch Broil Set broiling timeUsing Convect Cooking with ConvectModels KEMS308G, KEMS378G, KBMC147H, and KBMC140H only ThenDisplay counts down cooking time Convect cooking without preheatOnce Using code pads Full Cook Touch PowerBeverage Serving Temperature Cooking GuideFood Setting Touch Quantity Using help promptsSize of BAG Touch Microwave reheating chart Starting Temp TIME/POWER ProcedureVegetables Microwave cooking chartOther Cooking tips Arranging food Using aluminum foil containersCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Cleaning Task What to USE HOW to Clean Caring for Your Microwave OvenQuestions and Answers Questions AnswersQuestions and Answers Troubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesProblem If nothing operates, check the followingRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIf you need assistance or service in Canada Warranty