KitchenAid KBHS179B Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Manual Cooking
To Use:
1. Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length
of time to cook
OR
Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to cook.
Time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
If using 100% cook power, skip to Step 3.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the desired power level. See
the Microwave Cooking Power Chart in the “Microwave
Cooking Power” section.
NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking.
3. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
Touching Start/Add 1 Min while the microwave oven is
operating will add cook time to the current cycle by 1 minute.
Multiple minutes can be added by repeatedly touching Start/
Add a Minute.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and “Cooking Complete” will appear on the
oven display.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Crisper Pan Frying
When the crisper pan is used with microwaves, it is like a frying
pan or griddle, ideal for French toast, burgers, eggs, stir-frying
and sautéing.
Before using, see “Crisper Pan and Handle” section and the
Crisper Pan Frying Chart.
Always use the turntable “On” option when using the crisper pan
(default setting).
Before Use:
Preheat pan for 3 minutes on 100% power. Use 100% power for
cooking.
Before crisper pan frying, brush crisper pan with ½ tsp (3 mL) of
oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange food on crisper
pan. Place pan on turntable.
To Use:
1. Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length
of time to cook
OR
Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to cook.
NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking.
2. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and “Cooking Complete” will appear on the
oven display.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
3. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Use the following chart as a guide.
CRISPER PAN FRYING CHART
*Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual
tastes.
Reheat
Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating a
number of food types.
Manual Reheat requires that a cook time and a power level be
entered if using other than 70% cook power.
Use the following chart as a guide.
REHEAT CHART
FOOD COOKTIME* INSTRUCTIONS
Eggs, Fried
2 eggs
4 eggs
Side 1: 30-45 sec
Side 2: 30-45 sec
Side 1: 1 min
Side 2: 45 sec
Times are for over-
easy doneness.
Omelet
4 eggs
2-3 min Mix eggs and 4 tbs
of water.
Sausage Patties
1.5 oz (42.5 g) each
4 patties
8 patties
Side 1: 2 min
Side 2: 1 min 30 sec
Side 1: 3 min
Side 2: 2 min 30 sec
Cook until
160°F (70°C)
Vegetables,
stir-fry, 2 cups
(500 mL)
4-5 min Cut vegetables in
equal sizes. Stir
halfway through
cooking.
Nuts
1 cup (250 mL)
2 cups (500 mL)
3 min
4 min
Stir halfway
through cooking.
FOOD CODE QUANTITY
Meal
Place food on plate. Cover
with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating.
1 8-16 oz (227-454 g)
Casserole
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes
after reheating.
2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Beverage
Do not cover.
31-2 cups
(250 mL-500 mL)
Pizza
Place on a paper towel
lined microwave-safe
plate.
4 1-3 slices [3 oz (85 g)
each]
Soup
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes
after reheating.
5 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)