KitchenAid KCMS1655BSS Use & Care Guide - Page 9

Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil, Metal See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Ceramic Glass, Glass Acceptable for use. China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use in microwave oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for use. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: 1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. 2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool. Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven. OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. ■ Always use the turntable. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking. Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7=70%= Medium-High. One of the power icons (see "Function Icons" in the "Display" section) will flash during manual cooking, depending on the power level of the cycle. To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/NAME USE 100%, High, PL10 Quick heating convenience foods and (default setting) foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90%, PL9 Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets. Heating cream soups. 80%, PL8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles. Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf. 70%, MediumHigh, PL7 Reheating a single serving of food. 60%, PL6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. 50%, Medium, PL5 Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts. Simmering stews. 40%, PL4 Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, Medium- Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and Low, Defrost, PL3 precooked foods. 20%, PL2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low, PL1 Taking chill out of fruit. 9