Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor

Glass turntable

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food. As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other, heat is made, like rubbing your hands together. This is the heat that does the cooking.

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

For the best cooking results

•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch EASY MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using EASY MINUTE” section).

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked. NOTE: Some cycles may have to be reset if you have interrupted the cycle.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

Testing your microwave oven

To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

KEMI371G, KEMI301G specifications

The KitchenAid KEMI301G and KEMI371G stand mixers represent the pinnacle of kitchen technology, designed for both amateur cooks and professional chefs alike. Known for their robust performance, these models cater to a wide array of culinary tasks, allowing users to mix, knead, whip, and blend with exceptional ease and efficiency.

The KEMI301G features a powerful 300-watt motor, ensuring that it can tackle even the toughest doughs without breaking a sweat. Its planetary mixing action ensures that ingredients are mixed thoroughly and evenly, reaching every corner of the mixing bowl. This bowl-lift design also provides stability and ease of use, especially when dealing with larger quantities. The KEMI301G comes with a generous 4.5-quart stainless steel bowl, which is not only durable but also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

On the other hand, the KEMI371G takes performance a step further with its 370-watt motor, making it ideal for more demanding tasks. It maintains the same planetary mixing action that ensures thorough mixing but ups the ante with an oversized 5-quart stainless steel bowl, accommodating larger batches without compromising on mixing quality. This model offers a professional-grade finish, complete with a removable bowl guard for added convenience.

Both models are equipped with multiple speed settings, allowing users to customize their mixing speed according to the ingredient and task at hand. With speeds ranging from a slow stir to a fast whip, these mixers provide versatility that is crucial when perfecting various recipes.

One of the standout features of the KitchenAid stand mixers is their optional attachments. Both the KEMI301G and KEMI371G are compatible with a variety of attachments, including pasta makers, food grinders, and vegetable slicers, transforming the mixer into a multifunctional kitchen appliance. This versatility means that users can expand their culinary horizons without needing multiple machines.

In terms of design, both models boast a sleek, timeless aesthetic, available in various colors to match any kitchen decor. The sturdy, die-cast metal construction of the mixers not only enhances durability but also minimizes vibration during operation, leading to a smoother mixing experience.

Overall, KitchenAid's KEMI301G and KEMI371G models offer outstanding functionality, durability, and versatility. Whether you’re baking a cake or producing freshly ground meat for a family dinner, these stand mixers are engineered to meet the demands of any kitchen enthusiast. Their blend of power, ease of use, and compatibility with numerous attachments make them essential tools for anyone serious about their cooking.

KitchenAid KEMI371G, KEMI301G Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, How your microwave oven works

Models: KEMI371G KEMI301G