KitchenAid 1.4 cu. ft. Microwave 3.6 cu. ft. Ultima Cook™ Specialty Lower Oven Architect® Series Use & Care Manual

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow 
manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size 
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat 
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The 
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat 
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

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Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion 
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the 
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.

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After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ½" 
(1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, 
cook the meat or poultry longer.

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Check all meat in 2 or 3 places.

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows 
the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or 
covering vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking 
and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items 
that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle 
on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.

If the lower oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the 
broil elements will turn off immediately and the bake element will 
turn off in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is 
closed.

Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the 
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is 
not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food 
in, unless recommended in the recipe.

1. Press BAKE.

Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 
350°F (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F 
and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

2. Press START.

“Lo°” will appear on the lower oven display if the actual oven 
temperature is under 170°F (77°C).

When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the 
lower oven display will show the temperature increasing in 5° 
increments.

When the set temperature is reached, if enabled, one tone will 
sound.

3. Press LOWER OVEN CANCEL when finished cooking.

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Light golden 
crusts

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Even browning

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Use temperature and time 
recommended in recipe.

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Brown, crisp 
crusts

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May need to reduce baking 
temperatures 25°F (15°C).

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Use suggested baking time.

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For pies, breads and casseroles, use 
temperature recommended in 
recipe.

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Place rack in center of oven.

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Little or no 
bottom 
browning

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Place in the bottom third of oven.

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May need to increase baking time.

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Light, golden 
crusts

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Uneven 
browning

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May need to increase baking time.

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Crisp crusts

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Brown, crisp 
crusts

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May need to reduce baking 
temperatures 25°F (15°C).

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