KITCHENAID KHHC2096S - Manual (Page 16)

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MANUAL COOKING
Add a Minute
The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave
oven at 100% power for 1 minute, and adds 1 minute of cook
time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.
Time may be added in 1-minute increments by touching ADD A
MINUTE, or by minutes and seconds using the interactive touch
screen display. Cook power or cook time may be changed after
cooking begins by using the “Adjust Settings” control. While
settings are being adjusted, the countdown freezes, and then
resumes when adjustments are made.
Micro Time/Power Cooking
The MICRO TIME/POWER control is for manual microwave-only
cooking.
To Use MICRO TIME/POWER:
1. Touch MICRO TIME/POWER control pad.
2. Use number pads to enter the cook time in minutes and
seconds.
If using 100% cooking power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch “Cook Power: 100%,” and then use number pads to
adjust the power level, between 10% and 100%.
4. Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control.
The display will count down the cook time.
During the countdown, cook time and/or cooking power may
be changed by touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch
screen, and following the prompts.
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,
followed by reminder tones.
5. Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones.
The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is
touched.
Convect Time/Temp Cooking
The CONVECT TIME/TEMP control is for manual convection or
combination cooking.
The cook time may be set in hours and minutes. The temperature
may be set from 100°F (38°C) to 450°F (232°C) in 5-degree
increments.
NOTE: The microwave cooking power may be set to 0%, 10%,
20% or 30%. The default power is 0%.
To Use:
1. Touch CONVECT TIME/TEMP control.
2. Use number pads to enter the cook time in hours and
minutes.
3. Touch “Temp: 350°,” and then use number pads to enter
temperature, if cooking at a temperature other than the
default 350°F (177°C).
4. For microwave-assisted convection cooking, enter power
level (10%-30%).
5. Touch “Start Preheat” on the touch screen to preheat empty
microwave oven. If preheat is not needed, touch “Skip
Preheat” after the microwave oven starts.
The display will count down the cook time.
During the countdown, cook time, temperature and/or
cooking power may be changed by touching “Adjust
Settings” on the touch screen, and adjusting the remaining
time and/or the cooking power.
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,
followed by reminder tones.
6. Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones.
The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is
touched.
Manual Method Cooking
The Manual Method control on the Main Menu is for manual
cooking by cooking method. There are 12 methods from which to
choose. Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot
be changed. Use the following chart as a guide.
METHOD COOK
WITH COOKWARE POWER/TEMP
SETTINGS
Reheat Microwaves
only Microwave-
safe 10-100%; 100%
default
Defrost Microwaves
only Microwave-
safe 20% only
Cook Microwaves
only Microwave-
safe 10-100%; 100%
default
Bake Convection
only Ovenproof,
convection
rack 100°F (38°C)-
450°F (232°C);
350°F (177°C)
default
Boil &
Simmer Microwaves
only Microwave-
safe;
KITCHENAID™
Steamer Vessel Enter desired
time.
Browning
Pan Microwaves
only Browning Pan 100% only
Grill Grill and
microwaves Ovenproof,
microwave-
safe, grill rack,
Browning Pan 0-40%; 0%
default
Melt Microwaves
only Microwave-
safe 30% only
Roast Convection,
microwaves Ovenproof,
microwave-
safe,
convection
rack, Browning
Pan 225°F (107°C)-
450°F (232°C);
350°F (177°C)
default
0-30%; 0%
default