To Steam Cook:

1.Touch STEAM COOK.

2.Touch the number keypad to select a food type from the Steam Cooking Chart

OR

Touch STEAM COOK repeatedly to scan and select food type. For example, to select the Fresh Vegetables setting, Steam Cook must be touched twice.

To change the doneness setting, touch the Power keypad before or after the “Start?” prompt is displayed to toggle through and select a doneness of Normal, More, or Less.

3.Touch START. The upper oven display will count down the steam time once the sensor identifies the cooking duration.

When the steam time has ended, the oven will shut off automatically and “Steam Complete” will appear in the display.

If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

4.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

To Manual Steam Cook:

1.Touch STEAM COOK.

2.Touch the number keypad “6”

OR

Touch STEAM COOK repeatedly to scan and select the Manual steam setting.

3.Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to steam. Time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual steam cooking.

4.Touch START.

Once the boiling point is reached the upper oven display will start to count down the steam time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “Steam 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.

Popcorn

■Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.

■Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.

■Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.

■Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.

■For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

■Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.

■Recommended bag sizes are 3.5 oz, 3.0 oz, and 1.75 oz.

NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave popcorn manufacturer.

To Pop Popcorn:

1.Touch POPCORN.

NOTE: Doneness function is not active for popcorn setting.

2.Touch START.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “Cooking Complete” will appear in the display.

If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

3.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Keeping Food Warm

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.

■Cover plates of food.

■Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.

■Do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers, etc.

To Keep Food Warm:

1.Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length of time to warm

OR

Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to warm.

2.Touch POWER LEVEL.

3.Touch number keypad “1” to set cook power at 10%. NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking.

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the warming time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “Cooking 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 the reminder tones.

Crisp

The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods. Crisp can be used to saute meats and vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza and french fries. Always use the crisper pan. See the “Crisper Pan and Handle” section before using.

■The crisper pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts or detachable handle to grasp and remove the pan from the oven.

■Do not place hot crisper pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.

■Do not use plastic utensils on the crisper pan, as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.

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KBHS179B, KEMS309B, KBHS109B, KEMS379B specifications

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