Roast

The Roast menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Roast (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).

Beef Roast

Cornish Hen

Lamb Chops

 

 

 

Pork Chops

Pork Roast

Shrimp

 

 

 

Steak

Turkey Breast,

Whole Chicken

Bone-In

 

 

 

 

 

Manual Roast

 

 

 

 

 

Roast uses microwaves and the convection system to roast your food.

See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.

The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the Roast cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.

The convection rack and browning pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and browning pan from the microwave oven. Do not place browning pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.

Do not use metal cookware during the Roast cycle.

Use the provided convection rack and browning pan.

Place the browning pan under the convection rack to catch the drippings.

While the convection system is in use, the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More Choices,” and then touch “Roast.” Follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/or microwave oven for roasting, and start the cycle.

After Roasting

The food, convection rack, browning pan, microwave oven cavity and door will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the browning pan securely with both hands, and remove it with the convection rack and food still in place to a heat-safe surface.

When handling the hot browning pan, use the detachable handle.

The microwave oven’s cooling fan will stay on until the microwave oven is cooled.

Soften

The Soften menu has 6 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Soften (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).

Brown Sugar

Butter/Margarine

Caramel Dip

 

 

 

Cream Cheese

Frozen Juice

Ice Cream

 

 

 

Manual Soften

 

 

 

 

 

Soften uses only microwaves to soften your food.

See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More Choices,” and then “Soften.” Follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/or microwave oven for cooking, and start the cycle.

Steam Cook

The Steam Cook menu has 4 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Steam Cook (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).

Fish Fillet

Fresh Vegetable

Frozen Vegetable

 

 

 

Shrimp

Manual Steam

 

Cook

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steam Cook is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to steam your food.

See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.

Use the provided steamer vessel and its lid. Place 1¹⁄₄ cups (300 mL) water in the base, place food in the insert, place the insert in the base and cover.

Do not remove the lid while the vessel is inside the microwave oven, as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.

The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling.

To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.

Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended.

Follow directions on the display.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More Choices,” and then “Steam Cook.” Follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare the food for steaming, and start the cycle.

Most Used Menu

The Most Used menu displays the 6 most used automatic cooking programs. This provides you with your own customized menu, which is easily accessible from the Main Menu.

The programs are shown in order of frequency of use. The food type is shown first on the selection pad, followed on the next line by the cook method. Following is the default Most Used menu screen:

To Update Most Used Menu: On the Most Used screen, touch “Auto Update.” The microwave oven shows the 6 programs used most frequently since the last time the menu was updated.

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KitchenAid KHHC2090S, KHHC2096S manual Soften, Steam Cook, Most Used Menu, After Roasting