KitchenAid KOCE507EBS Microwave Owners Manual - Page 17

To Keep Food Warm: 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 warm. To use this feature, the display must be in time of day visualization. 2. Touch COOK POWER. 3. Touch number keypad "1" to set cook power at 10%. NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking. 4. Touch START. The display will count down the warming time. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "Cooking Complete" will appear in the display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. 5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop the reminder tones. Crisp The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods. Crisp can be used to saute meats and vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza and french fries. Always use the crisper pan. See the "Crisper Pan and Handle" section before using. n The crisper pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts or detachable handle to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Use the following chart as a guide. CRISPING CHART FOOD Bacon, 4 strips Frozen french fries, 2 servings Boneless chicken breasts, 2 pieces Hamburger patties, 2 Frozen thin crust pizza COOK TIME (MINUTES)* Side 1: 3:00 Side 2: 1:45 Side 1: 5:00 Side 2: 2:00 Side 1: 4:00 Side 2: 3:00 Side 1: 3:30 Side 2: 2:00 8:00-9:00 PREPARATION Place in crisper pan in a single layer Place in crisper pan in a single layer 5-6 oz (142-170 g) each 4 oz (113 g) each, ½" (1.3 cm) thick *Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. Soften/Melt Soften and Melt functions may be used to soften or melt your food. Times and cooking powers have been preset for a number of food types. Use the following chart as a guide. SOFTEN CHART FOOD Butter Margarine CODE QUANTITY 1 ½-2 sticks 2 ½-2 sticks PREPARATION Unwrap and place in microwave-safe container. n Do not place hot crisper pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur. n Do not use plastic utensils on the crisper pan, as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils. n Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan. Ice cream 3 Cream 4 cheese 16, 32, or 64 oz (454, 907 g, or 1.8 kg) 3 or 8 oz (85 g or 227 g) Unwrap and place in microwave-safe container. n Do not use the crisper pan in any other microwave oven or in a standard thermal oven. n Do not place the crisper pan on the convection rack or the baking tray. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan. n Always use the turntable "On" option when crisping (default setting). To Crisp: Before Crisping, brush crisper pan with ½ tsp (3 mL) of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. For best results, the crisper pan should be preheated for 3 minutes. Arrange food on crisper pan, and place pan on turntable. Use the following chart as a guide. MELT CHART FOOD Butter Margarine Chocolate CODE QUANTITY PREPARATION 1 ½-2 sticks Unwrap and place 2 ½-2 sticks in microwave-safe container. 3 2, 4, 6, 8 oz Cut squares into (57, 113, 170, small pieces or 227 g) use chips. Place in microwave-safe container. 1. Touch CRISP. Cheese 4 The "Use Crisp Pan" prompt will appear momentarily in the display as a reminder to use the crisp pan. 2. Touch the number keypads to enter a length of time to cook in minutes and seconds. The time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Marshmallows 5 3. Touch START. The upper oven display will count down the crisp time. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "Cooking Complete" will appear in the display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. 4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. 17 8 or 16 oz Cut into small (227 or 454 g) pieces and place in microwave-safe container. 5 or 10 oz Place in (142 or 283 g) microwave-safe container.