KitchenAid KBHS109B User Manual

Use the following chart as a guide.

*See the Defrost Preparation Chart at end of “Defrost” section for 

cuts, sizes, and instructions.

1. Touch DEFROST.

2. Touch the number keypad from the Defrost Chart to select 

food

Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods. For 
example, to select the Meats setting, Defrost must be 
touched twice.

3. Touch number keypads to enter the weight.

To change the doneness setting, touch the Power Level 
keypad before or after the “Start?” prompt is displayed to 
toggle through and select a doneness of Normal, More, or 
Less.

4. Touch START.

The upper oven display will count down the defrost time. For 
better results, a preset standing time is included in the 
defrosting time. This may make the defrosting time seem 
longer than expected.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off 
automatically and “Defrost Complete” will appear in the 
display.

If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones 
will sound every minute.

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

stop reminder tones.

1. Touch DEFROST.

2. Touch number keypad “6”

Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scan to the Manual setting.

If using 30% cook power, skip to Step 3.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the desired power level. See 

Cooking Power Chart.

4. Touch COOK TIME.

5. Touch the number keypads to set a length of time to defrost. 

Time can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

NOTE: Doneness function is not active for manual defrosting.

6. Touch START. The upper oven display will count down the 

defrost time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off 
automatically and “Defrost Complete” will appear on the oven 
display.

If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones 
will sound every minute.

7. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or 

stop reminder tones.

Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry, 
or fish.

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. 

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Times and cooking powers have been preset for steaming a 
number of food types. 

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Manual Steam Cook requires that a cook time be entered. 

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It is recommended to add ½ cup (125 mL) of water to 
Steamer Vessel before steaming.

Use the following chart as a guide.

Poultry*

1

0.1 - 6.6 lbs (45 g - 3 kg)

Meats*

2

0.1 - 6.6 lbs (45 g - 3 kg)

Fish*

3

0.1 - 6.6 lbs (45 g - 3 kg)

Bread

4

0.1 - 2.0 lbs (45 g - 907 g)

Juice

5

6, 12 or 16 oz (177, 355 or 473 mL)

Manual

6

Default power level 30%

Beef: ground, steaks, roast, 
stew

The narrow or fatty areas of 
irregular shaped cuts should 
be shielded with foil before 
defrosting.

Do not defrost less than

 

¼ lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) 
patties.

Place all meats in microwave-
safe baking dish.

Lamb: stew and chops

Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, 
sausage

Chicken: whole and cut up

Place in microwave-safe 
baking dish, chicken breast 
side up.

Remove giblets from whole 
chicken.

Cornish hens

Turkey: breast

Fillets, Steaks, Whole, 
Shellfish

Place in microwave-safe 
baking dish.

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