KitchenAid Microwave Oven Quick Start Guide

Microwave Modes

1. Place food inside the microwave. Close the door.
2. Press keypad once repeatedly to select your favorite recipe.
3. Use number keypad to input food weight/amounts.
4. Press START.
5. During cooking, press the STOP/CANCEL keypad once to pause cooking time, press twice to cancel cooking time.

Setting Cook Time and Power Level

1. Press Cook Time/Power.
2. Use the number buttons to enter a custom cook time.
3. Press Cook Time/Power again.
4. Use number keypad to enter power level.
5. Press Start to begin cycle.

Using Express Start

Use the +30 sec and 1, 2 and 3 min express start buttons to quickly start a cycle or add time mid cycle.

Set Preferences

Features include: 1 - Clock, 2 - Sound, 3 - Scrolling Speed, 4 - Clock Display, 5 - Language, 6 - Filter Reset, 7 - Demo Mode, 8 - Factory Reset.

To set: Press the button repeatedly, or press the button once and then press the corresponding number button.

To save: Press the button again or wait a few seconds.

Oven Vent

Ensure optimal cooling by keeping oven vent clear for proper air circulation.

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 (Follow manufacturer recommendations). If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

Heavy Soil

Mild, non-abrasive soaps and detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Odors

Lemon juice or vinegar: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven.

Reheat & Cook

Microwave presets and sensor cooking automatically track the cooking progress of your food for select presets and adjust the cook time to help you get the right amount of heat and time.

TIP: Place a microwave-safe container in the center of the glass turntable to achieve best results.

Veggies

From frozen or room temperature, place food in microwave-safe container. Add 2 tablespoons water to 1-2 cups, add 4 tablespoons water to 3-4 cups. Cover the dish, leaving an air ventilation. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

Melt

Easily melt ingredients like chocolate, butter and more. Go from solid to soft in a few button presses with Melt preset.

TIP: Place a microwave-safe container in the center of the glass turntable to achieve best results.

Defrost

Spend less time waiting for foods to thaw with our microwave preset defrost settings that adjust the power levels of your microwave for defrosting, so you can get an ideal thaw for frozen foods.

TIP: Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of the food, such as for chicken wings and fish tails.

Popcorn

Automatically get the settings you need to cook popcorn right and help prevent burning. OR Pop it right the first time with Popcorn Preset.

TIP: Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds, and then stop the cycle.

Warm

Keep food warm and ready to serve for up to 60 minutes while you wrap up the rest of your meal using the low-heat keep warm setting.

TIP: Use a microwave safe container for this keep warm cycle.

Clean Grease Filter

The Grease Filter is on the underside of microwave oven. Clean monthly.

1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the grease filter by sliding it out of the bottom plate.
3. Clean the grease filter with a mild cleanser and scouring pad, or clean it with dishwasher.
4. After cleaning, dry it up, reattach the grease filter back to the bottom plate.

Replacing Charcoal Filter

The charcoal filters are behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months, or as prompted by filter status indicator.

1. Disconnect power. Open the door.
2. Remove two screws on the vent grille, and set the vent grille aside.
3. Tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filters.
4. Place each filter into its slotted area - wire mesh side up.
5. Replace vent grille, and secure with screws.