Whirlpool KHMS2050SS Use and Care Guide - Page 16

MANUAL COOKING Add a Minute The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave oven at 100% power for 1 minute, and adds 1 minute of cook time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control. Time may be added in 1-minute increments by touching ADD A MINUTE, or by minutes and seconds using the interactive touch screen display. Cook power or cook time may be changed after cooking begins by using the "Adjust Settings" control. While settings are being adjusted, the countdown freezes, and then resumes when adjustments are made. Micro Time/Power Cooking The MICRO TIME/POWER control is for manual microwave cooking. To Use MICRO TIME/POWER: 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch MICRO TIME/POWER control pad. 3. Use number pads to enter the cook time in minutes and seconds. If using 100% cooking power, skip Step 4. 4. Touch "Cook Power: 100%," and then use number pad to adjust the power level, between 10% and 100%. 5. Touch "Start" on the touch screen, or START control. The display will count down the cook time. During the countdown, cook time and/or cooking power may be changed by touching "Adjust Settings" on the touch screen, and following the prompts. When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 6. Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched. Manual Method Cooking The Manual Method control on the Main Menu is for manual cooking by cooking method. There are 9 methods from which to choose. Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot be changed. Use the following chart as a guide. METHOD COOKWARE POWER/TEMP SETTINGS Reheat Microwave-safe 10-100%; 100% default Defrost Microwave-safe 20% only Cook Microwave-safe 10-100%; 100% default Melt Microwave-safe 30% only Boil & Simmer Microwave-safe Enter desired time. Browning Pan Browning Pan 100% only Soften Microwave-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 time, temperature and/or cooking power. 5. Touch "Start" on the touch screen, or START control. The display will count down the cook time. During the countdown, cook time and some cooking powers and/or temperatures may be changed by touching "Adjust Settings" on the touch screen, and adjusting the remaining time, cooking power and/or temperature. When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 6. Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched. 16