Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto KCMS135H del fabbricante KitchenAid
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Use & Care Guide Microwave Oven P AR T NO . 3828W5A1144/8171822 Model KCMS135H A Note to Y ou ................... 2 Microwave Oven Safety ............................ 3-4 Installation Instructions ...................... 5 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven .
2 A Note to You Thank y ou for buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. T o ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
3 Microwave Oven Safety continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
4 Microwave Oven Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy . It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
5 Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. 1 . Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn’t lined up correctly , damage around the door , or dents inside the oven or on the exterior .
6 w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
7 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. Microwave ovens are safe.
8 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven works (cont.) Microwaves pass through most glass, paper , and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy . Microwaves bounce off metal con- tainers so food does not absorb the energy .
9 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Testing your microwave oven T o test the oven, put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door and make sure it latches. Follow the directions in “Cooking at high cook power” in the “Standard Microwave Cooking” section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes.
10 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode.
11 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Operating saf ety pr ecautions (cont.) Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraf fin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it. Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely .
12 Microwave oven features Y our microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive. T o help get you up and running quickly , the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. One-T ouch Door Open Button. Push this button to open the door .
13 CUSTOM DEFROST POWER LEVEL CUSTOM COOK 1 2 3 6 5 4 78 9 TIMER 0 CLOCK SET ST ART CANCEL OFF Easy Minute A UTO SENSOR COOK REHEA T POPCORN COOK HEATER T/TABLE OFF OZ Control panel features 1 2 5 8 3 4 7 6 Y our microwave oven control panel lets you choose the cooking function you want quickly and easily .
14 ST ART Control panel features (cont.) 12. EASY MINUTE. T ouch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100% cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle (see page 17 for more information). 13. CANCEL/OFF . T ouch this pad to erase an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking.
15 Built-in kits Y ou can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits.* These kits are available from your dealer . If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit part number , by calling 1-800-422-1230 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear .
16 Y ou can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer . Use the Minute T imer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTES: • T o see the time of day while the Minute T imer is counting down, touch CLOCK SET. • If you want to use other command pads while the Minute T imer is counting down, touch CANCEL/ OFF to cancel the Minute T imer .
17 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using EASY MINUTE EASY MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. Y ou can also use it to extend cooking time in one-minute amounts. NOTES: • Each time you touch EASY MINUTE, it will add 1 minute.
18 NOTE: If you use full power for more than 3 hours, the oven will stop on its own. 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door . 2. Set the cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: 3. Start the oven. 4. When the cooking time ends, 4 tones will sound and the oven will stop.
19 Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for dif ferent cook powers. The lower the cook power , the slower the cooking. Each number pad also stands for a differ- ent percentage of cook power . Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number , percent, or name which cook power to use.
20 Cooking at different cook powers (cont.) 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door . 2. Set the cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3.
21 Cooking at different cook powers (cont.) 4. Start the oven. 5. When the cooking time ends, 4 tones will sound and the oven will stop. The display will show the time of day when you touch CANCEL/OFF .
22 Using CUSTOM COOK CUSTOM COOK Standard Microwave Cooking CUSTOM COOK lets you cook common microwave- prepared foods without needing to set times and cook powers. CUSTOM COOK has preset times and cook powers for 6 types of food: Bacon, Frozen Roll/Muffin, Fresh Roll/Muf fin, Beverage, Chicken Pieces, and Hot Cereal.
23 Using CUSTOM DEFROST CUSTOM DEFROST Standard Microwave Cooking ST ART Y ou can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. CUSTOM DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry , and Fish. T o use CUSTOM DEFROST , follow the steps below: 1.
24 Custom defrost chart 1. Meat setting Standard Microwave Cooking WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE Remove thawed portions with fork. T urn over . Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. T urn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. T urn over . Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
25 Standard Microwave Cooking Custom defrost chart (cont.) 2. Poultry setting SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast-side up on a micro- wavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water . Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.
26 EQUIVALENT GRAM WEIGHT 45 91 113 136 181 227 272 318 340 363 408 454 • When using CUSTOM DEFROST , you need to enter the net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). Enter the weight to the nearest 1 ⁄ 10 lb. • Only use CUSTOM DEFROST for raw food.
27 Y our microwave oven has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the food. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food. The sensor is used by three special functions: AUTO SENSOR COOK, AUTO SENSOR REHEA T , and AUTO SENSOR POPCORN.
28 Using AUTO SENSOR COOK (cont.) Auto Sensor Cooking AMOUNT Works best if entrée is 10 to 21 oz. 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 cups of dry rice Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to direc- tions on the package. 1 to 3 cups 1 ⁄ 4 to 2 lbs 1 ⁄ 4 to 2 lbs 1 to 5 eggs 1 to 2 servings INSTRUCTIONS Remove from outer package.
29 Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT A UTO SENSOR REHEA T Auto Sensor Cooking AUTO SENSOR REHEA T has preset cook powers for 3 different types of food. T o use AUT O SENSOR REHEA T : 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door . 2. T ouch Select menu 1 to 3.
30 Caring for your Microwave Oven T o make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly . For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully . For interior surfaces: W ash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
31 Cooking Guide Reheating char t T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT” in the “Auto Sensor Cooking” section for instructions on how to reheat without cook time and cook power .
32 Cooking Guide T imes are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using CUSTOM COOK ” in the “Standard Microwave Cooking” section for instructions on how to cook without cooking time and cook power .
33 Meat roasting chart (cont.) CUT Pork Loin Roast Boneless Smoked Ham Canned Butt Shank COOKING PREP ARA TION Meat roasting rack. Cover with plastic wrap. T urn over halfway through cooking time. Casserole. Cover with plastic wrap. T urn over halfway through cooking time.
34 Vegetable cooking chart VEGET ABLE Artichokes Fresh Asparagus Fresh Spears Frozen Spears Beans Fresh, Green and W ax Frozen, Green Frozen, Lima Beets Fresh, Whole Broccoli Fresh, Spears Fresh, Pieces Frozen, Spears, Cuts, Chopped AMOUNT 2 medium 1 lb 10-oz pkg.
35 VEGET ABLE Brussels Sprouts Fresh Frozen Cabbage Shredded Wedges Carrots Fresh, Slices Frozen, Slices Cauliflower Fresh, Flowerets Fresh, Whole Frozen, Flowerets Corn Fresh, on Cob Frozen, on Cob Frozen, Whole Kernel Okra Fresh, Whole Frozen, Whole or Slices Peas, Black-Eyed Frozen AMOUNT 4 cups 10-oz pkg.
36 VEGET ABLE Peas, Green Fresh Frozen Potatoes Baked Boiled Spinach Fresh Frozen, Leaf or Chopped Squash Fresh, Acorn Fresh, Sliced Zucchini Frozen, Mashed Sweet Potatoes Baked T omatoes Fresh V egetables, Canned AMOUNT 2 cups 10-oz pkg. 2 medium 4 medium 4 medium 1 lb 10-oz pkg.
37 Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Co vering f ood Cover food to: • Reduce splattering • Shorten cooking times • Keep food moist Y ou can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through.
38 Microwave cooking tips (cont.) Arranging f ood For best results, place food evenly on the plate. Y ou can do this in several ways: • If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
39 ANSWERS No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Y ou can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. If you use a rack not sup- plied with the microwave oven, you can get poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
40 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 42.
41 Troubleshooting PROBLEM The turntable will not turn. CAUSE • The turntable is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up. • The support is not operating correctly . Remove the turntable and restart the oven. If the support still does not move, call a designated service technician for repair .
42 Requesting Assistance or Service T o avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “T roubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . If y ou need assistance or ser vice Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-422-1230.
43 Index TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL ....................................................... 38 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ................................................... 14 BUILT-IN KITS ........................................................... 15 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .
44 P AR T NO . 3828W5A1144/8171822 © 1999 KitchenAid ® Registered Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A. Printed in Korea 4/99 LENGTH OF W ARRANTY : ONE-YEAR FULL W ARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE SECOND- THROUGH FIFTH- YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE KITCHENAID WILL NOT P A Y FOR: A.
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In una situazione in cui hai già il KitchenAid KCMS135H, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del KitchenAid KCMS135H.
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