KITCHENAID KHHC2090S - Manual (Page 22)

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Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer menu has a selection of 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.
■ For best results, 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: Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 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.
Simmering Pasta
The water will need to boil before adding the pasta. Place the
dish of water, covered, in the microwave oven and begin the
cycle. When the water boils, the microwave oven will stop and
prompt you to add the pasta. If manually simmering, place the
covered dish of water in the microwave oven, and set a simmer
time of 1 second. The water will start to boil, the 1-second
simmer time will end, and the microwave oven will stop.
Using oven mitts, gently remove the covered dish of boiling
water, add the pasta, re-cover, place the dish back in the
microwave oven and continue the cycle.
Simmering Rice
Place food and water/liquid, covered, in the microwave oven and
begin the cycle. The sensor determines when the water starts to
boil, and figures the simmer time, which will begin counting down
in the display.
Browning Pan
The Browning Pan menu has a selection of main food categories,
plus a shortcut to Manual Browning Pan (see “Manual Method
Cooking” section).
Browning Pan function uses microwaves, and sometimes the grill
element. Microwaves quickly heat the pan, while the grill element
browns (or crisps) the food from above.
Some Browning Pan cycles are programmed to preheat the
empty pan for 3 minutes before cooking begins. When the
preheating cycle is complete, the microwave oven will stop and
prompt you to add the food to the browning pan. The microwave
oven may prompt you to turn over the food during the cycle.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
■ Microwave oven cavity and door will become very hot during
the Browning Pan cycle. The use of oven mitts is
recommended.
■ The browning pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to
grasp and remove the pan from the microwave oven. To avoid
damage, do not place hot browning pan directly on heat-
sensitive surfaces.
■ Use detachable handle when handling hot browning pan.
■ Do not use plastic utensils on the browning pan, as it
becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.
■ To avoid scratching the browning pan, do not use metal
utensils.
■ To avoid damage to the browning pan, do not use in any
other microwave oven or in a standard thermal oven.
■ Do not place the browning pan on the grill rack or the
convection rack. Always use the turntable as a support for
the pan.
■ For best results, coat the browning pan lightly with cooking
oil to make removing food and cleaning the pan easier.
■ When the grill element is in use, the cooling fan turns on and
stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.
To Use: Place food on the turntable, and close the door. Touch
“Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Browning Pan,” and then
follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare the food
and/or browning pan for cooking, and start the cycle.
Couscous Dried Pasta Fresh Pasta
Rice
Manual
Boil & Simmer
Baked Goods Egg Fish Steak
Frozen Food Meat Nuts
Poultry Breast
Boneless
Sausage
Manual
Browning Pan