KitchenAid KBMC147H, KBMC140H Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, How your microwave oven works

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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information

before you use your oven.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.

The Crisper Pan reaches 436°F (210°C) in about 2 minutes (faster than a browning dish) and stays at that temperature. The bottom coating of the Crisper Pan is designed to stop absorbing microwaves at 436°F (210°C), which is the best temperature for frying.

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor Glass turntable

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food. As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other, heat is made, like rubbing your hands together. This is the heat that does the cooking.

Microwaves do heat the CRISPWARE™ Crisper Pan, however. The rubberized pad on the bottom of the Crisper Pan is made of a special material which absorbs microwaves. This heats the pan very rapidly, browning and crisping the bottom of the food.

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For the best cooking results

•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch the EASY MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using EASY MINUTE” section).

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.

NOTE: Some cycles may have to be reset if you have interrupted the cycle.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

Testing your microwave oven

To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

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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 How your microwave oven works Testing your microwave ovenGetting to Know Your Microwave Oven Radio interferenceTesting your dinnerware or cookware Operating tipsElectrical connection Parts and features Removable Turntable Support under turntable Cook Guide LabelControl panel features Models KEMS307G, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS378GAudible signals Choosing cooking function settingsInterrupting cooking Prompt for start Using the control lockUtensils To lock or deactivate the control panelTo set time Choose the clock Setting the clockPan order chart Enter time of dayUsing the Minute Timer Using Easy MinutePut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Cooking at high cook powerMicrowave Cooking After cooking, open the doorCooking at different cook powers Cook Power Name When to USE ITSet cook power Set cook power for first cycle optionalCooking in stages Set cook power for second cycle optional Using Custom ReheatWhen display says TIME, touch Micro to set second cycle Summary of steps for settingCustom reheat chart Enter food quantityAfter reheating, open the door Enter type of beverage Enter serving temperatureServing Touch Custom Temperature Reheat After heating, open the doorCustom defrost chart Code Food Setting Weight or QuantityPut food in oven and close door Touch Custom Defrost Enter food weight After defrosting, open the doorWeight Weight conversion chartEquivalent Weight Decimal Pound Ounces Defrosting tipsAfter popping popcorn, open the door Using Custom CookPopping popcorn Size Touch BAG Popcorn PADCustom cook chart Code Food Quantity PreparationFood cooked covered should be covered when kept warm Keeping food warmPut food in oven and close door Touch Custom Cook To get the best cooking results Using CrispCooking with Crisp and Broil Choose CrispPut food in oven and close door Touch Broil Using BroilFor best results when broiling Set broiling timeModels KEMS308G, KEMS378G, KBMC147H, and KBMC140H only Using ConvectCooking with Convect ThenConvect cooking without preheat Display counts down cooking timeOnce Beverage Serving Temperature Using code padsFull Cook Touch Power Cooking GuideUsing help prompts Food Setting Touch QuantitySize of BAG Touch Microwave reheating chart Starting Temp TIME/POWER ProcedureMicrowave cooking chart VegetablesOther Cooking tips Using aluminum foil containers Arranging foodCooking 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 Problem TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes If nothing operates, check the followingRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIf you need assistance or service in Canada Warranty
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