KitchenAid 1.5 cu. ft. Capacity 1,200 Watts Use & Care Manual
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Custom Defrosting
The Custom Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or
the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost
manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for
defrosting information.
the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost
manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for
defrosting information.
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Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal
results. How foods are stored can affect results.
results. How foods are stored can affect results.
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Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.
containers) before defrosting.
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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.
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Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
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Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
The Custom Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers
for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. Custom Defrost should
not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the
following chart as a guide.
for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. Custom Defrost should
not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the
following chart as a guide.
To Use Custom Defrost:
1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.
The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch
CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting,
and a third time for the Fish setting.
CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting,
and a third time for the Fish setting.
2. Enter the weight.
Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).
3. Touch START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones
indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange or separate food.
Open door, turn food if necessary, close door and touch
START to resume defrosting.
indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange or separate food.
Open door, turn food if necessary, close door and touch
START to resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Auto Sensor Cooking
The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released
from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected food category.
from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected food category.
Use the following chart as a guide.
NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large
enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to
accurately determine cooking time.
enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to
accurately determine cooking time.
To Use Auto Cook:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least
in for at least
3 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C), and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
cavity are dry.
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK (AUTO SENSOR COOK) until the desired food
type is displayed.
The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief
delay.
delay.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
3. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,
stew
stew
The narrow or fatty areas of
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
Place all meats in
microwavable baking dish. Do
not cover.
microwavable baking dish. Do
not cover.
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,
sausage
sausage
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up
Place in microwavable baking
dish, chicken breast side up.
Do not cover.
dish, chicken breast side up.
Do not cover.
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole,
Shellfish
Shellfish
Place in microwavable baking
dish. Do not cover.
dish. Do not cover.
FOOD
QUANTITY
INSTRUCTIONS
Baked
Potatoes
Potatoes
1-4 medium,
10-13 oz
(283-369 g) each
10-13 oz
(283-369 g) each
Pierce each one several times
with a fork. Place on turntable
around edges, at least 1"
(2.5 cm) apart. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking.
with a fork. Place on turntable
around edges, at least 1"
(2.5 cm) apart. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking.
Frozen
Vegetables
Vegetables
1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
(250 mL-1 L)
Remove from package. Place
in microwavable container.
Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
in microwavable container.
Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fresh
Vegetables
Vegetables
1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
(250 mL-1 L)
Place in microwavable
container and add 2-4 tbs
(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
container and add 2-4 tbs
(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
Frozen
Entrée
Entrée
10-20 oz
(283-567 g)
(283-567 g)
Remove from package.
Loosen cover on three sides.
If it is not in microwavable
container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap and
vent.
Loosen cover on three sides.
If it is not in microwavable
container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap and
vent.
Rice
0.5-2 cups
(125-500 mL) dry
rice
(Use medium or
long grain rice.)
(125-500 mL) dry
rice
(Use medium or
long grain rice.)
Follow measurements on
package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and liquid
in microwavable dish. Cover
with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking, or
until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and liquid
in microwavable dish. Cover
with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking, or
until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
Fish
0.25-2 lbs
(113-907 g)
(113-907 g)
Place in microwavable dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
Seafood