KITCHENAID 27 Inch Built-in Microwave Oven Built-In Convection Microwave Oven Control Guide - Manual (Page 11)

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Steam Cooking
Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to
steam food. Always use steamer vessel. See the “KitchenAid
™
Steamer Vessel” section before using. Use Steam Cook for foods
such as vegetables, fish, and potatoes.
� Times and cooking powers have been preset for steaming a
number of food types.
� Manual Steam Cook requires that a cook time be entered.
� It is recommended to add 1 /
2
cup (125 mL) of water to Steamer
Vessel before steaming.
Use the following chart as a guide.
STEAM COOKING CHART
FOOD CODE QUANTITY
Potatoes 1 2–6 cups (500 mL–1.5 L)
Fresh
vegetables 2 2–6 cups (500 mL–1.5 L)
Frozen
vegetables 3 2–6 cups (500 mL–1.5 L)
Fish 4 8–16 oz (227–454 g)
Shrimp 5 5–10 oz (142–283 g)
Manual 6 Sensing
Popcorn
� Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
� Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
� Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
� Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, and
then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
� For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
� Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
� Recommended bag sizes are 3.5 oz, 3.0 oz, and 1.75 oz.
NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave
popcorn manufacturer.
Keeping Food Warm
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after
cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.
� Cover plates of food.
� Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.
� Do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers,
etc.
To Keep Food Warm:
1. Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length
of time to cook.
OR
Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to warm. To
use this feature, the display must be in time of day
visualization.
2. Touch COOK POWER.
3. Touch number keypad “1” to set cook power at 10%.
NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual cooking.
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the warming time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and "Cooking Complete" will appear in the
display.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop the reminder tones.
Crisp
The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp
and brown foods. Crisp can be used to saute meats and
vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza
and french fries. Always use the crisper pan. See the “Crisper Pan
and Handle” section before using.
� The crisper pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts or
detachable handle to grasp and remove the pan from the
oven.
� Do not place hot crisper pan directly on heat-sensitive
surfaces. Damage may occur.
� Do not use plastic utensils on the crisper pan, as it becomes
very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.
� Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
� Do not use the crisper pan in any other microwave oven or in a
standard thermal oven.
� Do not place the crisper pan on the convection rack or the
baking tray. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.
� Always use the turntable "On" option when crisping (default
setting).
To Crisp:
Before Crisping, brush crisper pan with 1 /
2
tsp (3 mL) of oil or
spray with nonstick cooking spray. For best results, the crisper
pan should be preheated for 3 minutes. Arrange food on crisper
pan, and place pan on turntable.
1. Touch CRISP.
The “Use Crisp Pan” prompt will appear momentarily in the
display as a reminder to use the crisp pan.
2. Touch the number keypads to enter a length of time to cook in
minutes and seconds. The time can be set up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
3. Touch START.
The upper oven display will count down the crisp time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and “Cooking Complete” will appear in the
display.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.