KitchenAid KCMS1555 manual SensorCooking, To Use Custom Defrost, To Use Sensor Cook

To Use Custom Defrost:

1.Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.

The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting.

3.Enter the weight.

Weight can be set from 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the defrost time.

During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door and touch START to resume defrosting.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.

To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

SensorCooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.

Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave- safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape.

NOTES:

■The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes.

■The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry.

■The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

■If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop and the program will be canceled.

SensorCook

The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected food category.

Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD	QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Frozen	6-7 oz (170-198 mL)/
Pizza	Follow directions on package.
Baked	1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each/
Potato	Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place
	on turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)
	apart. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.

FOOD	QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Fresh	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Vegetables	Place in microwave-safe container and add
	2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap
	and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
	cooking.
Frozen	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Vegetables	Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe
	container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir
	and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Frozen	10-20 oz (283-567 g)/
Entrée	Remove from package. Loosen cover on three
	sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe
	container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap
	and vent.
Rice	0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or
	long grain rice.)/
	Follow measurements on package for ingredient
	amounts. Place rice and liquid in microwave-safe
	dish. Cover with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
	5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is
	absorbed. Stir.
Casserole	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
	Place in microwave-safe container, cover with
	plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand
	2-3 minutes after cooking.
Ground	8-32 oz (227-907 g)/
Meat	Crumble meat into a microwave-safe container.
	Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let
	stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fish/	4-16 oz (113-454 g)/
Seafood	Place in microwave-safe dish and add 2-4 tbs
	(30-60 mL) liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and
	vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Eggs	2-5 eggs/
	Break eggs into a microwave-safe container with
	high sides. Add 1 tbs (15 mL) water per egg and
	beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and
	let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time.

To Use Sensor Cook:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch COOK until the desired food type is displayed.

The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

3.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.

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