KitchenAid YKBMC14 manual Aluminum Foil and Metal, Microwave Cooking Power

MATERIAL	RECOMMENDATIONS
Melamine	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels,	Use nonrecycled and those approved by
Dinnerware,	the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps,	Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers,	for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery and Clay	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Bakeware
Styrofoam®†	Do not use in microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker,	Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper	Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1.Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.

2.Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.

Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.

Aluminum Foil and Metal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■Always use the turntable.

■Do not allow contact with another metal object during cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/	NUMBER	USE
NAME
100%, High	10	Quick heating convenience
(default setting)		foods and foods with high
		water content, such as soups,
		beverages and most
		vegetables.
90%	9	Cooking small, tender pieces
		of meat, ground meat, poultry
		pieces and fish fillets.
		Heating cream soups.
80%	8	Heating rice, pasta or
		casseroles.
		Cooking and heating foods
		that need a cook power lower
		than high. For example, whole
		fish and meat loaf.
70%,	7	Reheating a single serving of
Medium-High		food.
60%	6	Cooking sensitive foods such
		as cheese and egg dishes,
		pudding and custards.
		Cooking non-stirrable
		casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium	5	Cooking ham, whole poultry
		and pot roasts.
		Simmering stews.
40%	4	Melting chocolate.
		Heating bread, rolls and
		pastries.
30%, Medium-	3	Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost		poultry and precooked foods.
20%	2	Softening butter, cheese, and
		ice cream.
10%, Low	1	Taking chill out of fruit.

To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%:

1.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.

2.Touch MICRO COOK POWER.

3.Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart

4.Touch EASY MINUTE START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display,

4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

5.Touch MICROWAVE OVEN CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

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