KITCHENAID KHMS145KSS - Manual (Page 12)

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Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide for the five food pads.
To Use Sensor Cooking:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2
¹⁄₂ minutes, the room temperature is not above
95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
1. Touch one of the five SENSOR food pads.
The microwave oven will automatically turn on. While the
cooking time is being estimated, “SENSE” will appear in the
display. Then the SENSOR set time counts down on the
display, and “MAX” appears every 3 seconds.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
2. Touch CANCEL/OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
The cook time (ex cept POPCORN) can be changed for twenty
seconds after touching a pad.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through “MORE,” “LESS” or “NORML” time.
Auto Cooking
Times and cooking power have been preset for 5 microwavable
foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Use Auto Cook:
1. Touch AUTO COOK.
The display shows “PAD”.
2. Touch AUTO COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.
or
Touch a number pad to select type of food from chart.
3. Touch number pads to enter quantity, ex cept for Rice.
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
5. Touch CANCEL/OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through “MORE,” “LESS” or “NORML” time.
Easy Minute
The Easy Minute function allows the addition of cook time in one-
minute increments. If the EASY MINUTE pad is touched during
cooking, one minute of cook time at the current cook power
setting and/or in the current cooking stage will be added. If the
pad is touched after cooking is over, one minute of cook time at
100% cook power will be added. Up to 99 minutes of cook time
may be added by touching EASY MINUTE.
Cook power can be changed after touching EASY MINUTE by
touching COOK POWER, touching number pads to enter the
cook power, and then touching START.
FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
Baked
Potato 1 to 4 medium,
10 to 13 oz (264
to 369 g) each Pierce each one several
times with a fork. Place on
turntable around edges, at
least 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart. At
the end of cooking, let
stand 5 minutes.
Frozen
Entree 10 to 20 oz
(284 to 567 g) Remove from package.
Loosen cover on three
sides. If not in
microwavable container,
place on plate, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
Beverage
(room
temperature) 1 or 2 8-ounce
(250 mL) cups Do not cover. The diameter
of the cup’s opening will
affect how it heats. A
smaller diameter opening
may become hotter.
Dinner Plate
(refrigerated) 1 serving (1
plate), 8 to 16
oz (.2 to .45 kg) Place food on plate, cover
with plastic wrap and vent.
*Popcorn 3.5 oz (100 g)
3 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g) Pop only one package at a
time.
*Do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils. Listen for
popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not try to
pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal
results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If
using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
FOOD CODE QUANTITY
*Rice (sensor) 1 .5 to 2 cups (125 mL to
500 mL)
**Bacon 2 1 to 6 pieces, average
thickness
Instant Cereal 3 1 to 4 servings
French Toast, frozen 4 1 to 4 pieces
Canned Vegetables
(room temperature) 5 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to
1 L)
*Make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at
least 2
¹⁄₂ minutes. No quantity needs to be entered. The
amount listed is the amount to cook.
**Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.