KitchenAid KHHC2090S ManualMethodCooking, RaisingProofingBread, First Proofing, Second Proofing

ManualMethodCooking

The Manual Method control on the Main Menu is for manual cooking by cooking method. There are 12 methods from which to choose. Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot be changed. Use the following chart as a guide.

METHOD	COOK	COOKWARE	POWER/TEMP
	WITH		SETTINGS
Reheat	Microwaves	Microwave-safe	10-100%;
	only		100% default
Defrost	Microwaves	Microwave-safe	20% only
	only
Cook	Microwaves	Microwave-safe	10-100%;
	only		100% default
Bake	Convection	Ovenproof,	100°F (38°C)-
	only	convection rack	450°F (232°C);
			350°F (177°C)
			default
Boil &	Microwaves	Microwave-safe;	Enter desired
Simmer	only	KITCHENAID™	time.
		Steamer Vessel
Browning	Microwaves	Browning Pan	100% only
Pan	only
Grill	Grill and	Ovenproof,	0-40%; 0%
	microwaves	microwave-safe,	default
		grill rack,
		Browning Pan
Melt	Microwaves	Microwave-safe	30% only
	only
Roast	Convection,	Ovenproof,	225°F (107°C)-
	microwaves	microwave-safe,	450°F (232°C);
		convection rack,	350°F (177°C)
		Browning Pan	default
			0-30%; 0%
			default
Soften	Microwaves	Microwave-safe	20% only
	only
Steam Cook	Microwaves	Microwave-safe;	Enter desired
	only	KITCHENAID™	time.
		Steamer Vessel
Keep Warm	Microwaves	Microwave-safe	10% only
	only

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch “Manual Method” on the Main Menu.

3.Select a method from the chart.

4.Follow instructions on the display to program cooking time, temperature and/or cooking power.

5.Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control. The display will count down the cook time.

During the countdown, cook time and some cooking powers and/or temperatures may be changed by touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch screen, and adjusting the remaining time, cooking power and/or temperature.

When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

6.Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched.

Raising(Proofing)Bread

This microwave oven can be used to proof bread using the convection system.

First Proofing:

Place dough in a lightly greased ovenproof bowl, and cover loosely with shortening-coated wax paper.

1.Place a shallow, ovenproof container, such as a pie plate, filled with 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water on the turntable.

2.Place the convection rack on the turntable, and then place the bowl of dough on the convection rack and close the door.

3.Touch “Manual Method” on the Main Menu, then select “Bake.”

4.Follow instructions on the display to program the proofing time (about 45 minutes).

5.Touch “Temp 350°,” and then set a temperature of 100°F (38°C) using the number pads.

6.Touch “Start Preheat,” and then touch “Skip Preheat.”

7.Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control. The display will count down the proofing (baking) time.

Check dough after 20 to 25 minutes. Let dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on the type and quantity of dough. Proofing time may be changed during the countdown by touching “Adjust Settings,” and then following the instructions on the display.

When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

When proofing is done, remove bowl of bread dough and water container.

8.Touch OFF to return the display to the Main Menu.

Second Proofing:

Shape dough, place in baking pan(s), and then cover loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray.

1.Place ovenproof container filled with 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water on the turntable.

2.Place bread pan(s) on the convection rack and close the door.

3.Follow steps 3 through 7 outlined in “First Proofing.”

When proofing is done, remove the bread dough and water container.

Reset microwave oven to preheat for baking bread. Before baking, remove plastic wrap from bread dough.

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