CookwareandDinnerware

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using.

MATERIAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

Aluminum Foil,

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

Metal

 

 

 

Browning Dish

Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)

 

above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s

 

recommendations.

 

 

Ceramic Glass,

Acceptable for use.

Glass

 

 

 

China,

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Earthenware

 

 

 

Melamine

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

 

Paper: Towels,

Use nonrecycled and those approved by

Dinnerware,

the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Napkins

 

 

 

Plastic: Wraps,

Use those approved by the manufacturer

Bags, Covers,

for microwave oven use.

Dinnerware,

 

Containers

 

 

 

Pottery and Clay

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

 

Silicone

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Bakeware

 

 

 

Straw, Wicker,

Do not use in microwave oven.

Wooden

 

Containers

 

 

 

Wax Paper

Acceptable for use.

 

 

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1.Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.

2.Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.

Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.

AluminumFoilandMetal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

Always use the turntable.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

MicrowaveCookingPower

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7=70%= Medium-High.

One of the power icons (see “Function Icons” in the “Display” section) will flash during manual cooking, depending on the power level of the cycle. To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/NAME

USE

100%, High, PL10

Quick heating convenience foods and

(default setting)

foods with high water content, such as

 

soups, beverages and most vegetables.

 

 

90%, PL9

Cooking small, tender pieces of meat,

 

ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.

 

Heating cream soups.

 

 

80%, PL8

Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.

 

Cooking and heating foods that need a

 

cook power lower than high. For example,

 

whole fish and meat loaf.

 

 

70%, Medium-

Reheating a single serving of food.

High, PL7

 

 

 

60%, PL6

Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese

 

and egg dishes, pudding and custards.

 

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as

 

lasagna.

 

 

50%, Medium,

Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot

PL5

roasts.

 

Simmering stews.

 

 

40%, PL4

Melting chocolate.

 

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

 

 

30%, Medium-

Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and

Low, Defrost, PL3

precooked foods.

 

 

20%, PL2

Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.

 

 

10%, Low, PL1

Taking chill out of fruit.

 

 

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KitchenAid KCMS1655 manual CookwareandDinnerware, AluminumFoilandMetal, MicrowaveCookingPower

KCMS1655 specifications

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