KitchenAid KBMS1454R manual Microwave Oven USE, Demo Mode, Cooling Fan, Control Lock

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate. When the microwave oven is turned on while in Demo Mode, “no” and then “HEAt” will appear in the display.

To Turn On/Off: The microwave oven must be off. Open the door, then touch and hold COOK for 5 seconds. Three short tones will sound. Repeat to exit Demo Mode.

Cooling Fan

Depending on the length of the cooking cycle, the cooling fan may continue to run after that cycle has ended. This is normal, and helps eliminate moisture that may accumulate inside the microwave oven before the door is opened.

While the fan is running, “COOL” will appear in the display. The fan will turn off automatically.

Control Lock

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven.

When the control panel is locked, none of the controls will function. If a control pad is touched, “LOC” will appear in the display and invalid entry tones will sound.

To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the microwave oven is off. Touch and hold CANCEL/OFF for

5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to unlock the controls.

MICROWAVE OVEN USE

A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.

■Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.

■Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.

■The turntable must be in place and correct side up when microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

■Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven.

■Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in microwave oven.

■Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures.

■Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves.

■Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven.

■Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

■Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.

Food Characteristics

When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results.

Amount of Food

The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape

Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food.

Starting Temperature

Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.

Composition and Density

Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a light, porous food, such as cake.

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