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KitchenAid KEMS378G, KBMC147H, KBMC140H, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS307G warranty Questions and Answers

Models: KEMS308G KEMS377G KEMS307G KEMS378G KBMC147H KBMC140H

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Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS	ANSWERS
Why does steam come out of the air	Steam is normally produced during cooking.
exhaust vent?	The microwave oven has been designed to
	vent this steam out the top vents.

How does my CRISPWARE™ Crisper Pan	The bottom of your Crisper Pan is coated
aid browning and crisping?	with a special material that absorbs the mag-
	netic part of the microwave energy. This
	material becomes very hot and transfers heat
	to the bottom of the Crisper Pan for higher
	temperature cooking.

Sometimes I notice sparking when broiling. What causes this?

Sparking is caused by burning off of fat from past cooking. It will stop when fat is all burned off of the oven.

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KitchenAid KEMS378G, KBMC147H, KBMC140H, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS307G warranty Questions and Answers

Contents

Models KEMS307G KEMS377G KBMC147H KEMS308G KEMS378G KBMC140H Use and Care GuideKITCHENAID Upper Microwave Oven with Convection and/or Broil Element Please record your model’s information A Note to YouThank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance Your safety and the safety of others is very important Microwave Oven SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGYMicrowave Oven Safety SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSMicrowave Oven Safety For all cord connected appliancesFor a permanently connected appliance GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSHow your microwave oven works Testing your microwave ovenGetting to Know Your Microwave Oven Radio interferenceElectrical connection Testing your dinnerware or cookwareOperating tips Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenParts and features Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenModels KEMS307G, KEMS377G, KEMS308G, KEMS378G Control panel featuresGetting to Know Your Microwave Oven Models KBMC147H, KBMC140HCANCEL Audible signalsChoosing cooking function settings Interrupting cookingPrompt for start Using the control lockUtensils Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenTo set time 1. Choose the clock Setting the clockPan order chart 2. Enter time of dayTo cancel any time Using the Minute TimerUsing EASY MINUTE 1. Choose the Minute TimerMicrowave Cooking Cooking at high cook powerCANCEL 1. Put food in oven and close the door 2. Set cooking timeCooking at different cook powers Microwave Cooking3. Set cook power for first cycle optional Cooking at different cook powers cont3. Set cook power CANCEL6. Set cook power for second cycle optional Using CUSTOM REHEAT4. When display says “TIME,” touch MICRO to set second cycle Summary of steps for setting CUSTOM REHEAT1. Put food in oven and close door 2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT Custom reheat chart3. Choose food setting 4. Enter food quantity5. Enter serving temperature Heating a beverage Setting 1. Place beverage in oven and close door2. Touch CUSTOM REHEAT 3. Choose beverage setting 4. Enter type of beverageCustom defrost chart Using CUSTOM DEFROSTSummary of steps for setting CUSTOM DEFROST 1. Put food in oven and close door 2. Touch CUSTOM DEFROSTCANCEL 4. Enter food weight5. After defrosting, open the door OR Microwave CookingMicrowave Cooking Weight conversion chartDefrosting tips Popping popcorn Using CUSTOM COOKSummary of steps for setting CUSTOM COOK 1. Place bag in center of turntable and close door 2. Touch POPCORNCustom cook chart Microwave CookingKeeping food warm 3. Set cook power at 10% see pages 4. Start oven4. Enter food size or weight 1. Put food in oven and close door 2. Touch CUSTOM COOKTo get the best cooking results Using CRISPCooking with CRISP and BROIL 2. Choose CRISPCooking with CRISP and BROIL Using BROILFor best results when broiling 1. Put food in oven and close door 2. Touch BROILCooking with CONVECT Using CONVECT3. When display says “TIME,” set cooking time by touching Number keys Models KEMS308G, KEMS378G, KBMC147H, and KBMC140H only5. Start oven CONVECT cooking without preheatCooking with CONVECT 6. After cooking, open the doorCooking Guide Using code padsCOOK POWER CUSTOM REHEATPOPCORN Using help promptsCooking Guide CUSTOM COOKMicrowave reheating chart Cooking GuideFOOD Microwave cooking chartCOOK POWER TIMECooking tips Starting temperature of foodUsing standing time Amount of foodCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Using aluminum foil containersArranging food Cooking GuideCaring for Your Microwave Oven ANSWERS Questions and AnswersQUESTIONS Questions and Answers If nothing operates, check the following TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes If you need replacement parts Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service in U.S.A For further assistanceIf you need assistance or service in Canada Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need replacement parts If you need serviceWarranty Electric Built-In Microwave