Whirlpool KHMS2050SS Use and Care Guide

Whirlpool KHMS2050SS Manual

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    MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230, or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com Table of Contents...2 Models KHMS2050S KHMS2056S W10131854
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    15 Microwave Cooking Power 15 MANUAL COOKING 16 Add a Minute 16 Micro Time/Power Cooking 16 Manual MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 27 General Cleaning 27 Replacing Filters 28 Replacing Cooktop Light 29 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 31 Replacement Parts
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    or if it has been damaged or dropped. ■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. - Remove wire twist-ties from
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    part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug
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    overcooking of foods and messy food spatters. B C A. Glass turntable B. Support C. Hub The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See "Assistance or Service" to reorder any of the parts. 5
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    that are side by side. When the manual cycle is over, the turntable will automatically supports on the side walls of the microwave oven. See "Assistance or Service" to order replacement parts microwave oven, do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the microwave oven. ■ For best
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    see their respective sections in this manual. Interactive Touch Display The display guiding you through the menus, offering multiple selections, accepting your input and executing your commands. It also provides instructions, tips, and graphics. Display When power is first supplied to the microwave
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    appear below the quantity selections. From the Main Menu, all automatic cooking programs can be activated; all manual cooking can be programmed; settings can be adjusted; and instructions, preparation and tips can be accessed. The following demonstrates how to pan brown 2 boneless chicken breasts
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    animation and countdown are active in the display. About halfway through the cycle, the microwave oven will stop, and the display will direct you to turn over the poultry option (touch "More Choices" for more categories), then follow the instructions on the screen to select and/or adjust settings. 9
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    the date. Demo Mode The Demo Mode highlights the features and capabilities of the microwave oven in a slide show on the display. To Activate Demo Mode: 1. On sleep mode, only the time and date are visible, along with instruction to touch the display to reactivate the Main Menu. To Set Display
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    , touching the START control pad will resume the preset cycle. If the microwave oven has not been in use and the door has not been opened in except for the Timer and Learning Mode, and cancels programming in progress. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door
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    99 minutes, and counts down the set time. NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. A Control Lock The Control Lock disables all controls to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven. The only control that will function while the Control Lock is active is the OFF pad on
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    Off H-M-L-Off Max-Off The microwave oven's hood controls, on the lower, left side of the microwave oven (see "Parts and Features") operate the vent A. Cooking with microwaves B. Turntable icon The cooking animation appears during any cooking cycle, whether automatic or manual. The animation shows
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    broken. See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder. ■ Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven. ■ Clothes, flowers If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking several items
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    Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/NAME USE 100%, High (default Quick heating convenience
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    -safe 20% only Steam Cook Microwave-safe Enter desired time. Keep Warm Microwave-safe 10% only To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch "Manual Method" on the Main Menu. 3. Select a method from the chart. 4. Follow instructions on the display to program cooking
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    poisoning or sickness. Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The Keep Warm function uses 10% cook power. Keep Warm the manual controls. The stages may be reviewed at any time during programming and/or cooking by touching "Review Steps" on the touch screen. NOTE: Manual Defrost
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    , then stop the cycle. ■ For best results, do not place bag on cooking rack. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware. ■ Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time. ■ Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper. ■ Do not try to
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    Type Chart" in this manual, or review your Quick Reference Guide for all of the food your food and/ or microwave oven for reheating, and start the small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, instructions for each food item will be displayed while you are programming
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    Pasta Fresh Pasta Rice Manual Boil & Simmer Boil & Simmer is a sensor function. See "Cook Method Chart" for specific food items and amounts. ■ Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear on the display. ■ Use a microwave-safe dish with a loose-fitting lid. ■ For best results, do not
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    prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/ or microwave oven for cooking, and start the cycle. Soften The Soften menu has a selection of main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Soften (see "Manual Method Cooking" section). Brown Sugar Butter/Margarine Caramel Dip Cream
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    Food Type Chart Use this chart as a reference for menu items available in the "Food Type" menu BREAKFAST FOODS Bacon Cook or Browning Pan Cereal Instant Cook Egg Fried - Cook or Browning Pan Omelet - Cook or Browning Pan Poached - Cook Scrambled - Cook DAIRY/DESSERT Brown Sugar Soften Butter/
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    VEGETABLE Canned Vegetable Cook Fresh Vegetable Asparagus - Cook or Steam Cook Broccoli - Cook or Steam Cook Carrots - Cook or Steam Cook Cauliflower - Cook or Steam Cook BREAD Bagel Small - Defrost Medium - Defrost Large - Defrost CASSEROLE Casserole, Leftover Reheat FISH/SEAFOOD Fish Fillet Fresh
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    : senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Soup Frozen: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Thick: senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Thin: senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Manual Reheat Meat 0.1-6.5 lbs (45 g-2.9 kg) Weight Unknown - Chops small: 1-6 pieces medium: 1-6 pieces large: 1-4 pieces - Ground: 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500
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    (250 mL-1.5 L) - Potato, Baked/Sweet: senses 1-4 potatoes - Spinach: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L) - Summer Squash/Zucchini: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L) Frozen Vegetable: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L) Manual Cook 25
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    (85 or 227 g) Frozen Juice 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g) Ice Cream 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 mL or 1.9 L) Manual Soften Fresh Vegetable cont'd Red Potato, New: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L Spinach: senses 4-8 cups (1-2 L) Summer Squash/Zucchini: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L) Frozen Vegetable
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    the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on applied. See "Assistance or Service" to order. The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch in microwave oven. Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and damage to the microwave oven, the microwave inlet cover (see "Parts and
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    may lead to arcing and cause damage to the microwave oven, clean rack supports often. Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, microwave oven without the filters in place. See "Replacement Parts" section in "Assistance or Service" to reorder filters. See "General Cleaning" for cleaning instructions.
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    automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder. You will need a TORX®† T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Gently pull vent screen rings and lift
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    of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the microwave oven wired properly? See Installation Instructions provided with your
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    Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information
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    dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by calling KitchenAid. In the U.S.A., call 1-800
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call:
1-800-422-1230,
or visit our website at...
www.kitchenaid.com
Table of Contents
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Models
KHMS2050S
KHMS2056S
W10131854