KitchenAid KMBD104GSS Owners Manual - Page 8

Cooking Guidelines Cooking Time Monitor the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. To test for doneness, insert a thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. Do not leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use. Use the following chart when checking for doneness: FOOD Fish Pork Ground beef/veal/lamb Egg dishes Leftovers Refrigerated deli and carry-out "fresh" food Whole, pieces, and ground turkey/chicken/duck RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE 145°F (63°C) 160°F (71°C) 165°F (74°C) Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap approved for microwave drawers may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking. Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn food over from bottom to top. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty. Piercing Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to allow steam to vent. Shielding Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. See the "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section first. Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food. 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 Browning Dish Ceramic Glass, Glass China, Earthenware Melamine Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Pottery and Clay Silicone Bakeware Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Wax Paper See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Acceptable for use. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave drawer use. Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave drawer use. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Do not use in microwave drawer. Acceptable for use. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: 1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave drawer 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 drawer. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave drawer. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave drawer. When using aluminum foil, only use small, flat pieces placed smoothly on the food. Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the microwave drawer. OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave drawer (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: ■■ To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling, or floor. ■■ To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking. 8