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Use the following chart as a guide.
DEFROST CHART
*See the Defrost Preparation Chart at end of “Defrost” section for
cuts, sizes, and instructions.

To D ef ros t:

1. Touch DEFROST.
2. Touch the number keypad from the Defrost Chart to select
food
OR
Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods. For
example, to select the Meats setting, Defrost must be
touched twice.
3. Touch number keypads to enter the weight.
To change the doneness setting, touch the Power Level
keypad before or after the “Start?” prompt is displayed to
toggle through and select a doneness of Normal, More, or
Less.
4. Touch START.
The upper oven display will count down the defrost time. For
better results, a preset standing time is included in the
defrosting time. This may make the defrosting time seem
longer than expected.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and “Defrost Complete” will appear in the
display.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.

To Manual Defrost:

1. Touch DEFROST.
2. Touch number keypad “6”
OR
Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scan to the Manual setting.
If using 30% cook power, skip to Step 3.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the desired power level. See
Cooking Power Chart.
4. Touch COOK TIME.
5. Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to defrost.
Time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual defrosting.
6. Touch START. The upper oven display will count down the
defrost time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and “Defrost Complete” will appear on the oven
display.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
7. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry,
or fish.

DEFROST PREPARATION CHART

Steam Cooking
Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves
to steam food. Always use steamer vessel. See the
“KitchenAid™ Steamer Vessel” section before using. Use Steam
Cook for foods such as vegetables, fish and potatoes.
■Times and cooking powers have been preset for steaming a
number of food types.
■Manual Steam Cook requires that a cook time be entered.
■It is recommended to add ½ cup (125 mL) of water to
Steamer Vessel before steaming.
Use the following chart as a guide.
STEAM COOKING CHART
FOOD CODE WEIGHT
Poultry* 1 0.1 - 6.6 lbs (45 g - 3 kg)
Meats* 2 0.1 - 6.6 lbs (45 g - 3 kg)
Fish* 3 0.1 - 6.6 lbs (45 g - 3 kg)
Bread 4 0.1 - 2.0 lbs (45 g - 907 g)
Juice 5 6, 12 or 16 oz (177, 355 or 473 mL)
Manual 6 Default power level 30%
MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,
stew The narrow or fatty areas of
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
Do not defrost less than
¼ lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
Place all meats in microwave-
safe baking dish.
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,
sausage
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up Place in microwave-safe
baking dish, chicken breast
side up.
Remove giblets from whole
chicken.
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole,
Shellfish Place in microwave-safe
baking dish.
FOOD CODE QUANTITY
Potatoes 1 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)
Fresh vegetables 2 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)
Frozen vegetables 3 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)
Fish 4 8-16 oz (227-454 g)
Shrimp 5 5-10 oz (142-283 g)
Manual 6 Sensing