KitchenAid KMML550 Microwave Oven Hood Combination

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Using Hood Light

Press the [Hood Light Button] repeatedly to adjust the hood light setting among [Low] (default) → [Medium] → [High] → [Off].

Using Hood Fan

Press the [Hood Fan Button] repeatedly to adjust the vent fan setting among [Low] (default) → [Medium] → [High] → [Off].

Using Boost Fan

Press the [Boost Fan Button] to quickly turn on the highest vent fan setting. After 10 minutes, the hood fan will return to the high vent fan setting. Press the [Hood Fan Button] repeatedly to turn off the hood fan. You can also press the [Speed Up/Down Buttons] to switch to a different speed. When the boost fan is running, press the [Boost Fan Button] to turn it off.

NOTE: For more detailed instructions on specific functions, see the online Control Guide.

Using Your Microwave Oven to Cook

1. Open the door.
2. Place food inside the microwave oven.
3. Select recipe.
4. Enter/Sense the amounts, or manually set the cooking length.
5. Close the door.
6. Press the [START Button] to start the cooking.
7. The [STOP/CANCEL Button] can be used to cancel the function during or after cook time.

NOTE: You can turn on or off the turntable before pressing the [START Button] for manual cooking cycles.

NOTE: For more detailed instructions on specific functions, see the online Control Guide.

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

• Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Ceramic glass, glass
• China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
• Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Wax paper

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.

OVEN VENT(S)

The top vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. Also, the bottom vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the inlet of fresh air into the cooling system and the outlet of hot air from the cooling system. Blocking or covering vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking, cleaning, and cooling results.

Diagram showing a combination microwave oven with A indicating the top vent and B indicating the bottom vent.

CLEAN/REPLACING A NEW GREASE FILTER:

The grease filter is on the bottom plate of the microwave oven. Clean monthly.

To clean the grease filter:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the grease filter(s) by pushing [finger grip area] back and then pull down from the bottom plate.
3. Clean the grease filter(s) with mild cleanser and scouring pad, or clean it/them with a dishwasher.
4. After cleaning, dry it/them up, reattach the grease filter(s) back to the bottom plate, and the [filter spring] toward the back.

To replace a new grease filter:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the grease filter(s) by pushing [finger grip area] back and then pull down from the bottom plate.
3. Reattach new grease filter(s) back to the bottom plate, and the [filter spring] toward the back.

Diagram illustrating grease filter replacement, showing components labeled A (Grease filter(s)), B (Finger grip(s)), and C (Grease filter spring(s)).

REPLACING CHARCOAL FILTER:

The charcoal filter(s) is behind the grease filter, which is on the bottom plate of the microwave oven. It cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 months.

To replace the charcoal filter:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the grease filter(s) by pushing [finger grip area] back and then pull down the charcoal filter(s) from the bottom plate.
3. Reattach new charcoal filter(s) back to the bottom by inserting the [charcoal filter hooks] into the corresponding holes on the bottom plate, and the charcoal filter(s) will be installed.
4. Put the grease filter back into the bottom plate and the [filter spring] toward the back. Push the [finger grip area] back, until the two tongues are in position.

Diagram illustrating the replacement of charcoal filters, showing components labeled A (Charcoal filter(s)), B (Grease filter(s)), C (Finger grip(s)), D (Charcoal filter hooks), and E (Grease filter spring(s)).

REPLACING CAVITY LIGHT:

The cavity light is located at the top front of the microwave oven, under the cover, and is replaceable. Before replacing the LED light, make sure the LED light is cool.

To replace the cavity LED light:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the second left vent top cover screw from the top front of the microwave oven. Remove the second left top cover.
3. Disengage [hooks] to remove the LED board.
4. Unplug the [LED terminal].
5. Replace with a new LED light board.
6. Connect the replacement LED to the terminal and snap it into place, securing it with the hook.
7. Reattach the second top vent cover with the screw removed in step 2.

Diagram showing cavity light replacement components labeled A (Hooks) and B (LED Terminal).

REPLACING COOKTOP LIGHT:

The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven and is replaceable.

To replace the cooktop LED light:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Loosen the screws on the bottom light cover with a screwdriver.
3. Take out the "T - Shaped" cover and the screws, and set them aside.
4. Hold the wire with your hand, pull it to the right, and loosen the wire from the LED board.
5. Use a screwdriver to push up the metal holding lock, which is on the upper right corner, to release the LED light board.
6. Slide the LED light board toward the right side, then take it out.
7. Replace with a new LED light board, slide it into the holding locks.
8. Reinstall the light cover back to the bottom plate, secure with the screws.

Diagram showing cooktop light replacement components labeled A (LED Terminal) and B (Hook).

NOTE: Order the Charcoal, Grease filter, cavity light or cooktop light; see the "Online ordering information" section.

ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION

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