KITCHENAID KHHC2096S - Manual (Page 20)

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Defrost
The Defrost menu has 4 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
Manual Defrost (see “Manual Method Cooking” section.
Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food.
Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.
■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at the time the cycle is
started for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect
results.
■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.
■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.
■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Defrost,”
and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, and to
start the cycle.
Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in
pounds and/or ounces. If the weight is not known, touch “Weight
Unknown” on the touch screen, and follow the prompts.
Preparation instructions for each food item will be displayed
while you are programming the cycle.
Cook
The Cook menu has 11 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
manual Cook (see “Manual Method Cooking” section)
Cook may use microwaves, convection system and/or grill
elements, as well as special cookware for various programs.
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as sensor
functions, convection functions and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Cook,” and
then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare
your food and/or microwave oven for cooking, and start the
cycle.
Bake
The Bake menu has 11 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
Manual Bake (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).
Bake may use the convection system with or without microwaves
to bake your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
You will need to use your provided convection rack. Ovenproof,
microwave-safe bakeware may be used during any of the Bake
cycles. The screen prompts give instruction for each food item,
and its appropriate bakeware. See “Cookware and Dinnerware”
section.
■ The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during
the Bake cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■ The convection rack and any cookware or bakeware will
become very hot. Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and
cookware from the microwave oven to a heat-safe surface.
■ While the convection system is in use, the cooling fan turns
on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Bake,” and
then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare
your food and/or microwave oven for baking, and start the cycle.
After Baking
The food, convection rack, microwave oven cavity and door will
be very hot. The microwave oven’s cooling fan will stay on until
the microwave oven cools.
Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer menu has 4 main food categories, plus a
shortcut to Manual Boil & Simmer (see “Manual Method Cooking”
section).
Boil & Simmer is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to
simmer your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
■ Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear
on the display.
■ Use the provided steamer vessel base and lid, or a
microwave-safe dish with a loose-fitting lid.
■ Do not use plastic wrap as a cover during the Boil & Simmer
cycle.
■ Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the microwave
oven, as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Boil &
Simmer,” and then follow screen prompts to make your
selections, prepare your food for simmering, and start the cycle.
Bread Fish/Seafood Meat
Poultry Manual Defrost
Casserole Cereal/Oatmeal Couscous
Egg Fish/Seafood Frozen Food
Meat Pasta Poultry
Rice Vegetable Manual Cook
Angel Food Cake Biscuit, Refrigerated Bread
Brownies Cookies Muffin
Pie Pot Pie Quiche
Roll, Refrigerated Soufflé Manual Bake
Couscous Dried Pasta Fresh Pasta
Rice
Manual
Boil & Simmer