Start

The START pad begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. Touching START will not resume an interrupted sensor cycle.

AddAMinute

Cook time may be added to a manual cook cycle by touching the ADD A MINUTE pad. Touching ADD A MINUTE during the cycle will add 1 minute of cook time at the current cook power. Each additional touch adds 1 minute of cook time.

The ADD A MINUTE pad will also start the microwave oven at 100% power for 1 minute after the door is closed or OFF is touched. Additional time may be added by touching

ADD A MINUTE.

Off

The OFF pad clears any incorrect command, and cancels functions. It will not erase the time of day. OFF is also used to lock and unlock the control panel. See “Control Lock” section.

The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the non-sensor cycle.

Clock

This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59), with “P” as P.M. indicator (no indicator for A.M.).

To Set Clock:

The microwave oven and Timer must be off.

1.Touch CLOCK.

2.Touch number pads to correct time of day.

3.Touch CLOCK.

The clock may be hidden using Options. See “Options” section.

Tones

Tones are audible signals that may be turned off using Options. See “Options” section. These tones indicate the following:

One tone

Valid entry

Two tones

End of stage in multistage cooking

Invalid entry (short tones)

Hidden feature entered or exited

Four tones

End of cycle

Five tones

During defrost cycle, as reminder to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food

Seven tones

End of Timer countdown

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds, and counts down the set time.

NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.

Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down. When the cook function is active in the display, touch and hold TIMER to see the Timer countdown.

To Set:

1.Touch TIMER.

2.Touch number pads to enter desired time.

3.Touch START.

When the set time ends, “END” will scroll across the display and the end-of-Timer tones will sound.

4.Touch OFF during the Timer countdown to cancel the Timer.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

The Timer cannot be canceled during a cook function without first canceling the cook function.

ControlLock

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven. If any pad is touched while the Control Lock is active, “LOCKED” will appear in the display.

To Lock/Unlock Control: Touch and hold OFF for approximately 4 seconds until 2 tones sound and “LOCKED” appears in the display. Repeat to unlock the control. Two tones will sound, and the display will return to the time of day.

Options

Settings can be selected, and displays can be changed by using Options.

To Change Options: Touch OPTIONS repeatedly to select the option, then follow instructions on the display to select the setting.

OPTION

SETTING

Sound (tones)

On or Off

 

 

Clock

On or Off (hidden)

 

 

Scroll speed

Slow, Medium or Fast

 

 

Weight

lbs or kg

 

 

Language

English or French

 

 

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KitchenAid YKCMS1555S manual Start, AddAMinute, Off, Clock, Tones, Timer, ControlLock, Options

YKCMS1555S specifications

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