KitchenAid KEMI371G, KEMI301G warranty 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

 

34 inch [19 mm] deep and half filled with food

 

to absorb microwave energy). Never allow

 

metal to touch walls or door. (For more

 

information, see “Using aluminum foil” 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. Be prepared to use hot pads

should not happen.

to remove food after cooking.

 

 

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.

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vents.

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Contents Use and Care Guide 4452303Thank you for buying a Kitchenaid appliance Microwave Oven Safety On nextMicrowave Oven Safety Grounding Instructions Electric Oven Safety Electric Oven Safety Testing your microwave oven Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works Radio interferenceTesting your dinnerware or cookware Operating safety precautionsTest dinnerware or cookware before using Electrical connectionMicrowave oven parts and features Removable Turntable Support under turntable Cook Guide LabelControl panel features Setting the clock Using 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 ITCooking in stages Set cook powerSet cook power for first cycle optional Using Custom Reheat When display says TIME, touch Micro to set second cycleSet cook power for second cycle optional Summary of steps for settingChoose food setting Put food in oven and close door Touch Custom ReheatEnter food quantity After reheating, open the doorUsing Custom Defrost Choose beverage settingEnter serving temperature Enter type of beverageCustom defrost chart Enter food weightCode Food Setting Weight or Quantity Put food in oven and close door Touch Custom DefrostWeight conversion chart Ounces Decimal Pound WeightDefrosting tips After defrosting, open the doorUsing Custom Cook Popping popcornAfter popping popcorn, open the door Size Touch BAG Popcorn PADCode Food Quantity Preparation Enter food size or weight Food cooked covered should be covered when kept warmKeeping food warm Put food in oven and close door Touch Custom CookUsing code pads Full Cook Touch PowerBeverage Serving Temperature Category Touch QuantitySize of BAG Touch Using help promptsFood Setting Touch Quantity Microwave reheating chart Cooking GuideMicrowave cooking chart Food Cook Power TimeVegetables OtherCooking tips Using aluminum foil containers Arranging foodCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Container must be half filledCleaning Task What to USE HOW to Clean Caring for Your Microwave OvenQuestions and Answers Questions AnswersTroubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesProblem Cause If nothing operates, check the followingElectric oven parts and features Getting to Know Your Electric OvenUsing Your Electric Oven Using the electronic oven controlDisplay/clock Celsius/FahrenheitCanceling an operation Changing audible signalsUsing the control lock Starting an operationSetting your oven for Sabbath Press Number Pads to set the temperature you wantWhat your oven will/will not do while in the Sabbath mode To end the Sabbath mode and turn off ovenOven settings Press Clock Set/StartSet time Start clockUsing the timer Baking or RoastingChoose baking setting Set temperature optionalPreheat oven Put food in oven Roasting tipsRack placement for specific foods Bakeware choicesUsing aluminum foil Adjusting oven temperatureSet new offset temperature Enter the adjustmentHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed BroilingPosition rack Put food in ovenBroiling guidelines When broiling is done, turn off ovenVariable temperature broiling Choose setting Press Timed cookingTo start now and stop automatically 1. Prepare oven BroilWhen baking/roasting is done Press Cook TimeSet cook time Press Stop TimeTo cancel timed cooking settings Oven ventBefore you start Using the Self-Cleaning CycleBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before setting the controls Setting the controlsTo stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time How the cycle worksCaring for Your Electric Oven Cleaning ChartPart Cleaning Method Special Instructions Removing the oven door To removeOven racks Broiler pan and gridReplacing the oven light Using and replacing the oven lightsTo replace Key pads do not operate Requesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withWarranty

KEMI371G, KEMI301G specifications

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