KitchenAid KEMS309BSS Microwave Use and Care - Page 13
Manual Cooking, Crisper Pan Frying, Reheat - 30
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Manual Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length of time to cook OR Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to cook. Time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If using 100% cook power, skip to Step 3. 2. Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the desired power level. See the Microwave Cooking Power Chart in the "Microwave Cooking Power" section. NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking. 3. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. Touching Start/Add 1 Min while the microwave oven is operating will add cook time to the current cycle by 1 minute. Multiple minutes can be added by repeatedly touching Start/ Add a Minute. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "Cooking Complete" will appear on the oven display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute. 4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Crisper Pan Frying When the crisper pan is used with microwaves, it is like a frying pan or griddle, ideal for French toast, burgers, eggs, stir-frying and sautéing. Before using, see "Crisper Pan and Handle" section and the Crisper Pan Frying Chart. Always use the turntable "On" option when using the crisper pan (default setting). Before Use: Preheat pan for 3 minutes on 100% power. Use 100% power for cooking. Before crisper pan frying, brush crisper pan with ½ tsp (3 mL) of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange food on crisper pan. Place pan on turntable. To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length of time to cook OR Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to cook. NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking. 2. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and "Cooking Complete" will appear on the oven display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute. 3. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Use the following chart as a guide. CRISPER PAN FRYING CHART FOOD COOKTIME* INSTRUCTIONS Eggs, Fried 2 eggs 4 eggs Side 1: 30-45 sec Side 2: 30-45 sec Side 1: 1 min Side 2: 45 sec Times are for overeasy doneness. Omelet 4 eggs 2-3 min Mix eggs and 4 tbs of water. Sausage Patties 1.5 oz (42.5 g) each 4 patties 8 patties Side 1: 2 min Side 2: 1 min 30 sec Side 1: 3 min Side 2: 2 min 30 sec Cook until 160°F (70°C) Vegetables, stir-fry, 2 cups (500 mL) 4-5 min Cut vegetables in equal sizes. Stir halfway through cooking. Nuts 1 cup (250 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) 3 min 4 min Stir halfway through cooking. *Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. Reheat Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating a number of food types. Manual Reheat requires that a cook time and a power level be entered if using other than 70% cook power. Use the following chart as a guide. REHEAT CHART FOOD CODE QUANTITY Meal 1 Place food on plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 8-16 oz (227-454 g) Casserole 2 Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Beverage Do not cover. 3 1-2 cups (250 mL-500 mL) Pizza 4 Place on a paper towel lined microwave-safe plate. 1-3 slices [3 oz (85 g) each] Soup 5 Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) 13