KitchenAid 27" Combination Wall Oven with Even-Heat™ True Convection (lower oven) Use & Care Manual

Cookware and Dinnerware

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always 

use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish 

may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not 

use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the 

following chart as a guide, then test before using.

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

Bottom must be at least ³

⁄16

" (5 mm)  

above the turntable. Follow 

manufacturer’s recommendations.

Acceptable for use.

Follow manufacturer’s 

recommendations.

Follow manufacturer’s 

recommendations.

Use nonrecycled and those approved 

by the manufacturer for microwave 

oven use.

Use those approved by the 

manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Follow manufacturer’s 

recommendations.

Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer’s 

recommendations.

Do not use in microwave oven.

Do not use in microwave oven.

Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1.   Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 

(250 mL) of water beside it.

2.  Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and  

the water stays cool.

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Aluminum Foil and Metal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes 

from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave 

oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur 

and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Grids and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven  

(on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved 

meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■

    To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow  

aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,  

ceiling, or floor.

■

   Always use the turntable.

■

    To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow  

contact with another metal object during microwave  

cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter,  

non-approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil  

liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with 

gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used  

in the microwave oven.

Positioning Baking Tray

Baking tray can only be used with convection cooking and 

broiling (on some models). To avoid damage to the microwave 

oven, do not use baking tray in combination with microwave 

cooking. 
Place baking tray on slide rails as shown below. Push in tray  

to stop position. Check that the baking tray is level.
For best cooking results, use baking tray only in the  

recommended position.