KitchenAid KBMS1454SBL Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Cook Time Set Cook time may be set in the following increments, in minutes and seconds: INCREMENT TIME SETTING 0:05 0:05-1:00 0:15 1:15-3:00 0:30 3:30-6:00 1:00 7:00-30:00 5:00 35:00-90:00 To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME, then turn the dial to desired cook time or touch COOK TIME repeatedly to increase cook time. See chart for time increments. If cooking at 100% power, skip Step 2. 2. Touch COOK POWER, then turn the dial to the desired power level or touch COOK POWER repeatedly to increase cook power. 3. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 4. Touch CANCEL/OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. The cook time may be changed at any time after touching START. The dial may be used to increase or reduce cook time. The COOK TIME pad will only add time. Doneness For most automatic cooking functions, the doneness of a particular food item can be adjusted by turning the dial. Increasing or decreasing the doneness adds time to, or subtracts time from the cooking cycle. For up to 20 seconds after cooking has started, turning the dial will change the doneness value. There are 5 settings: default, "2," "1," "-1" and "-2." The display shows "----" for the default setting. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost functions or for the Popcorn function. Doneness cannot be decreased for Boneless Chicken Breasts function. Meal Prep Cook Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS Canned 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Vegetables Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Cereal 2 1-4 servings/ Use instant cereal. Follow package directions. Use microwavable bowls with high sides. Boneless Chicken Breasts 3 1-4 pieces, 6 oz (170 g) each/ Place in microwavable dish. Add 2 tbs (30 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand in microwave oven for 3 minutes after cooking. Fresh 4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Vegetables Place in microwavable container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Frozen Entrée 5 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g)/ Remove from package. Loosen cover on three sides. If entree is not in microwavable container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Frozen 6 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Vegetables Remove from package. Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Rice 7 0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL)/ Use dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking. To Use the Cook Control: 1. Touch COOK. The display will show "1" for the first food type. 2. Turn the dial or repeatedly touch COOK to scroll through the food types until the number of the desired food type is displayed. See chart. Wait 5 seconds, or touch START or SELECT. The display will prompt for amount or weight. 3. Turn the dial to the desired amount or weight. 4. Touch START. Doneness may be adjusted within 20 seconds after touching START by turning the dial. The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 5. Touch CANCEL/OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. 10