KitchenAid KHMS1850S Benutzerhandbuch

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking 
power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 
70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested 
cooking power of specific foods. 

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level. 

See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

4. Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 

reminder tones.

The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time 
after touching START by repeating the above steps.

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking 
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.

Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook during 

the first stage.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level for 

the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages.

5. Touch START.

The display will count down each of the cook times. A “1,” 
“2” and “3” will appear on the display during their respective 
stages.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

6. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 

reminder tones.

The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be 
changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.

To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME, then enter the new 
cook time. Touch START.

To Change Cooking Power: Touch COOK POWER, then enter 
the new cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart. 
Touch START. Cooking power may also be adjusted by 
repeatedly touching COOK POWER.

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from 
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.

Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are 
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to 
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with 
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to 
allow the steam to escape.

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The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 
3 minutes.

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The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking 
container should be dry.

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The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

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If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop 
and the program will be canceled.

100%, High 
(default setting)

10

Quick heating convenience foods 
and foods with high water 
content, such as soups, 
beverages and most vegetables.

90%

9

Cooking small, tender pieces of 
meat, ground meat, poultry 
pieces and fish fillets.

Heating cream soups.

80%

8

Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.

Cooking and heating foods that 
need a cook power lower than 
high. For example, whole fish and 
meat loaf.

70%,
Medium-High

7

Reheating a single serving of 
food.

60%

6

Cooking sensitive foods such as 
cheese and egg dishes, pudding 
and custards.

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, 
such as lasagna.

50%, Medium

5

Cooking ham, whole poultry and 
pot roasts.

Simmering stews.

40%

4

Melting chocolate.

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost

3

Defrosting bread, fish, meats, 
poultry and precooked foods.

20%

2

Softening butter, cheese, and ice 
cream.

10%, Low

1

Taking chill out of fruit.