Custom Grill Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when custom grilling.

FUNCTION

FOOD

 

 

Grill only

½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium

 

doneness

Grill + microwaves, 10%

½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium-well,

 

and boneless chops, shrimp

 

 

Grill + microwaves, 20%

vegetables, hot dogs, precooked

 

sausage

 

 

Grill + microwaves, 30%

hamburger patties, raw sausage,

 

bone-in chicken pieces and

 

chops

 

 

Grill + microwaves, 40%

1'' (25 mm) steaks, well-done

Boil & Simmer

The Boil & Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and pasta. Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Boil & Simmer is a sensor function.

Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.

Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.

FOOD TO BE SIMMERED

White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant

Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant

Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli

Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine

To Use Boil & Simmer:

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Boil & Simmer.”

3.Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.

4.Enter amount.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching “Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”

Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food by touching “Prepare.”

5.Touch “Start” or press START button.

“Boiling Water” will appear on the display for pasta, or “Cooking” will appear on the display for rice.

If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones will sound, and “Add food.” will appear on the display. Open door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace container in oven, close door and touch “Continue.” The display will count down the simmer time.

If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.

When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

To Use Manual Simmer:

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Boil & Simmer.”

3.Touch “Manual Simmer.”

4.Enter simmer time.

See “Manual Simmer Chart” for instructions.

5.Touch “Start” or press START button.

“Simmer Cook” will appear on the display. When water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.

When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Manual Simmer Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Manual Simmer” function.

FOOD

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

Pasta*

Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish

 

containing water in microwave oven. No need to

 

enter a simmer time. The water will heat to a boil

 

and then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta

 

in the water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-

 

3 under “To Use Manual Simmer,” then enter

 

simmer time.

 

 

Rice and

Place water and food in dish. Use ¼-½ cup (60-

Vegetables

125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish in

 

microwave oven. Set simmer time.

 

 

Soup and

Place food in dish and place dish in microwave

liquid foods

oven. Set simmer time.

*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.

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KitchenAid KHHS179L manual Custom Grill Chart, To Use Boil & Simmer, To Use Manual Simmer, Manual Simmer Chart

KHHS179L specifications

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