KitchenAid KEHU309SSS Microwave Use and Care - Page 12

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. Positioning Baking Tray Baking tray can only be used with convection cooking and grilling. To avoid damage to the microwave oven,do not use baking tray in combination with microwave cooking. Place baking tray on slide rails as shown below. Push in tray to stop position. Check that the baking tray is level. For best cooking results, use baking tray only in the recommended position. A B A. Slide rail B. Baking tray Microwave Cooking 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. MICROWAVE COOKING POWER CHART PERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE 100%, High 10 (default setting) Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90% 9 Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets. Heating cream soups. 80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf. 70%, 7 Medium-High Reheating a single serving of food. 60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts. Simmering stews. 40% 4 Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, Medium- 3 Low, Defrost Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods. 20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit. To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%: 1. Touch the number keys to set a length of time to cook. 2. Touch POWER. 3. Using the Microwave Cooking Power chart above, enter the corresponding number for the desired power level. 4. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and the end screen will appear on the display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute. 5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. 12