KitchenAid KBHS179, KBHS109, KEMS308 Doneness, Sensor Cook, Manual Cooking, Crisper Pan Frying

PERCENT/NAME	NUMBER	USE
60%	6	Cooking sensitive foods such
		as cheese and egg dishes,
		pudding and custards.
		Cooking non-stirrable
		casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium	5	Cooking ham, whole poultry
		and pot roasts.
		Simmering stews.
40%	4	Melting chocolate.
		Heating bread, rolls and
		pastries.
30%, Medium-	3	Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost		poultry and precooked foods.
20%	2	Softening butter, cheese, and
		ice cream.
10%, Low	1	Taking chill out of fruit.

To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%:

1.Touch the number keys to set a length of time to cook.

2.Touch POWER.

3.Touch the number key using the Microwave Cooking Power chart

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “cooking complete” will appear on the display.

If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Doneness

Doneness is a function used for adjusting the cook time. This feature is used on all sensor and non-sensor functions with the exception of Manual cooking, Popcorn, EasyConvect™, Custom Reheat (beverage-manual), Custom Defrost (manual), Steam (manual), and Crisp.

The 3 Doneness levels are Normal (default), More or Less and will appear once activated on the lower text line of the upper oven display. Doneness can be changed only before starting the cycle.

To Change Doneness Setting:

After setting a function, the Doneness setting can be changed if desired. This can be done before or after the “START?” prompt appears in the display. Touch the POWER key repeatedly to toggle through Doneness options of Normal, More, or Less.

Sensor Cook

The Sensor Cook function is used in Custom Reheat (dinner plate) and Steam Cook.

During the Sensor Cook function a sensor automatically adjusts for the cook time and power level.

The microwave oven display will show the “Maximum Time Remaining” prompt and the time countdown once the sensor identifies the cooking duration.

If the microwave oven door is opened during a sensor function the microwave oven will turn off, and any additional operations will be canceled.

For best cooking performance:

Before using a sensor cook function, make sure power has been supplied to the microwave oven for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the cooking container and the microwave oven cavity are dry.

Manual Cooking

To Use:

1.Touch COOK TIME and then number keys to set a length of time to cook

OR

Touch the number keys to set a length of time to cook. Time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

If using 100% cook power, skip to Step 3.

2.Touch POWER then enter the desired power level. See the Microwave Cooking Power Chart in the “Microwave Cooking Power” section.

NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking.

3.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

Touching Start/Add a Minute while the microwave oven is operating will add cook time to the current cycle by 1 minute. Multiple minutes can be added by repeatedly touching Start/ Add a Minute.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “cooking complete” will appear on the oven display.

If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

4.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Crisper Pan Frying

When the crisper pan is used with microwaves, it is like a frying pan or griddle, ideal for French toast, burgers, eggs, stir-frying and sautéing.

Before using, see “Crisper Pan and Handle” section and the Crisper Pan Frying Chart.

Always use the turntable “On” option when using the crisper pan (default setting).

Before Use:

Preheat pan for 3 minutes on 100% power. Use 100% power for cooking.

Before crisper pan frying, brush crisper pan with ½ tsp (3 mL) of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange food on crisper pan. Place pan on turntable.

To Use:

1.Touch cook time and then number keys to set a length of time to cook

OR

Touch the number keys to set a length of time to cook. NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking.

2.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “cooking complete” will appear on the oven display.

If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

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