Using Your Microwave Oven

Sensor cooking

Food releases humidity during cooking/heating. How much humidity food releases is affected by the quantity, temperature, and shape of the food. Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects this humidity. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food. You can sensor cook when preparing any of 8 types of food. Just touch the pad for the food you want to cook or heat (see the chart below).

To sensor cook:

1.Touch a Sensor pad.

Example for baked potato

You see

SENSOR

COOK

3

(until cooking

 

 

 

time is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

estimated)

 

 

 

 

(“MAX” appears

 

SENSOR SET TIME

 

every 3 seconds)

COUNTS DOWN

NOTES:

•You do not need to touch START to start the oven. The oven will start cooking/heating when you touch one of the Sensor pads.

•If you need more or less cooking time, do not touch the selected Sensor pad again. Touch COOK POWER within 20 seconds after choosing the food type. (See “Changing preset cooking times” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section.) You cannot change preset cook- ing times for POPCORN.

•The sensor needs 2 minutes, 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start sensor cooking during the warm-up, “SENSE” shows on the display until the warm-up is over. Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm.

•When cooking foods for a long time, allow the oven to cool down before sensor cooking again.

Popcorn brands make a difference

How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it. Try several brands to decide which pops the best. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amount you can choose for each type.

PAD

INSTRUCTIONS

AMOUNT

 

 

 

Popcorn*

Pop only 1 package at a time. If you are using a

3.5 oz (99 g), 3.0 oz (85 g),

 

microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s

1.75 oz (50 g)

 

instructions.

 

 

 

 

Baked

Before baking, remember to pierce the potato with a

1 to 4 potatoes

Potato

fork several times. After cooking, let the potato

(10 oz to 13 oz [284 - 369 g]

 

stand 5 minutes to finish cooking.

each)

 

 

 

Frozen Entree

Loosen the covering for venting.

10- or 20-ounce (284 - 567 g)

 

 

 

Dinner Plate

Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar

1 serving (or 1 plate)

 

dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

(0.5 to 1 lb [227 - 454 g])

 

 

 

Beverage*

Do not cover. The shape of the mug will affect how

 

 

the contents heat – if narrow and tall, contents may

1 or 2 8-ounce cups

 

be hotter; if more open area on top (i.e., 1-cup

(250 - 500 mL)

 

measuring cup) contents may be cooler.

 

 

 

 

*The display does not show cooking time for this setting. “SENSE” stays on the display until cooking is finished.

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KHMS145J specifications

The KitchenAid KHMS145J is a sleek, versatile microwave that combines performance with a modern design, making it a popular choice for many kitchens. This appliance is not just about aesthetics; it offers several features and technologies that enhance cooking convenience and efficiency.

One of the standout features of the KHMS145J is its spacious interior, providing ample room for even the largest dishes. With a capacity of 1.4 cubic feet, it allows users to microwave, reheat, and defrost a variety of food items without the hassle of fitting them into a cramped space. This ample interior space is complemented by a turntable that ensures even heat distribution, resulting in perfectly cooked or reheated meals.

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