KitchenAid KHMS1850SWH Use and Care Manual - Page 9

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. 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. Manual Cooking To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3. 3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. 4. 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. 5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time after touching START by repeating the above steps. Cooking in Stages (or steps) The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages. Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages. To Cook in Stages: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook during the first stage. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3. 3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level for the first stage. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages. 5. Touch START. The display will count down each of the cook times. A "1," "2" and "3" will appear on the display during their respective stages. When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 6. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME, then enter the new cook time. Touch START. To Change Cooking Power: Touch COOK POWER, then enter the new cooking power. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. Touch START. Cooking power may also be adjusted by repeatedly touching COOK POWER. Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly. Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwavesafe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape. NOTES: ■ The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes. ■ The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry. ■ The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C). ■ If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop and the program will be canceled. 9