KITCHENAID KHHC2096S - Manual (Page 22)

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Roast
The Roast menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
Manual Roast (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).
Roast uses microwaves and the convection system to roast your
food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
■ The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during
the Roast cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■ The convection rack and browning pan will become very hot.
Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and browning pan
from the microwave oven. Do not place browning pan directly
on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.
■ Do not use metal cookware during the Roast cycle.
■ Use the provided convection rack and browning pan.
■ Place the browning pan under the convection rack to catch
the drippings.
■ 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 “More
Choices,” and then touch “Roast.” Follow screen prompts to
make your selections, prepare your food and/or microwave oven
for roasting, and start the cycle.
After Roasting
The food, convection rack, browning pan, microwave oven cavity
and door will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the browning
pan securely with both hands, and remove it with the convection
rack and food still in place to a heat-safe surface.
When handling the hot browning pan, use the detachable handle.
The microwave oven’s cooling fan will stay on until the microwave
oven is cooled.
Soften
The Soften menu has 6 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
Manual Soften (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).
Soften uses only microwaves to soften your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More
Choices,” and then “Soften.” Follow screen prompts to make
your selections, prepare your food and/or microwave oven for
cooking, and start the cycle.
Steam Cook
The Steam Cook menu has 4 main food categories, plus a
shortcut to Manual Steam Cook (see “Manual Method Cooking”
section).
Steam Cook is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to
steam your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
■ Use the provided steamer vessel and its lid. Place 1
¹⁄₄ cups
(300 mL) water in the base, place food in the insert, place the
insert in the base and cover.
■ Do not remove the lid while the vessel is inside the microwave
oven, as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.
■ The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts
or pot holders when handling.
■ To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.
■ Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended.
■ Follow directions on the display.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More
Choices,” and then “Steam Cook.” Follow screen prompts to
make your selections, prepare the food for steaming, and start
the cycle.
Most Used Menu
The Most Used menu displays the 6 most used automatic
cooking programs. This provides you with your own customized
menu, which is easily accessible from the Main Menu.
The programs are shown in order of frequency of use. The food
type is shown first on the selection pad, followed on the next line
by the cook method. Following is the default Most Used menu
screen:
To Update Most Used Menu: On the Most Used screen, touch
“Auto Update.” The microwave oven shows the 6 programs used
most frequently since the last time the menu was updated.
Beef Roast Cornish Hen Lamb Chops
Pork Chops Pork Roast Shrimp
Steak
Turkey Breast,
Bone-In
Whole Chicken
Manual Roast
Brown Sugar Butter/Margarine Caramel Dip
Cream Cheese Frozen Juice Ice Cream
Manual Soften
Fish Fillet Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable
Shrimp
Manual Steam
Cook