BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model KOMV1554R
8205545
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged or dropped.
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
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MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Microwave Oven Care” section.
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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the
provided Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven
to facilitate cooking.
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Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –
are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
before placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models
with this feature).
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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s
recommended accessories, in this oven when not
in use.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
Do not deep fry in microwave oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable, and it is difficult to maintain
appropriate deep frying temperatures.
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not
use the microwave oven near water - for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not
be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create
a fire or risk of electric shock.
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Do not mount over a sink.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a
risk of electric shock.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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Electrical Requirements
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the microwave oven.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz,
AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker)
is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
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recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual may cover several different models. The model you
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here.
The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from
the illustrations in this manual.
Turntable
A B
C D
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A
B
C
A. Turntable
B. Support
C. Shaft
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having the
turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of
the parts.
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To Install:
A. Door safety lock system
B. Metal-shielded window
C. Microwave inlet cover
D. Microwave oven light
E. Feature guide reference panel
F. Door open push button
H. Model and serial number plate
I. Trim frame
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable
bottom between the 3 spokes of the hub. The rollers on the
support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
Parts and Features Not Shown
Control panel (on front of door)
Turntable
G. Microwave oven vents where
bottom duct (not shown) will
attach
Anti-tip bracket
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Browning Pan and Handle (available as accessory)
The Browning Pan, with a nonstick surface and detachable
handle, has been specially designed for microwave use, and is
ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven.
See “Browning Pan Use” section for more information.
Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge
of pan, squeeze the handle, and lift pan.
See “Assistance or Service” to order parts.
Browning Pan
Part Number 8184863
Part Number 8204652
Handle (for Browning Pan)
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
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COOK SENSOR LBS KG DEF HELP
Display
Clock
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven,
This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.
“WELCOME” flashes in the display. Touch OFF to clear the
display. If “WELCOME” appears at any other time, a power failure
has occurred. Touch OFF and reset the clock if needed.
To Set:
The microwave oven and timer must be off.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows modes,
quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave oven is
not in use, the display shows the time of day (if the clock is set) or
Timer countdown.
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
2. Touch number pad “2.”
3. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
4. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
Once the time of day is set, it may be reset, but it cannot be
cleared from the display.
Start
The Start pad begins any function except the Timer. If cooking is
interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle.
Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds, and counts down the set time.
Add a Minute
During manual microwave cooking, touching ADD A MINUTE
(START) while the oven is operating will add cook time at the
current cook power in 1-minute increments.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven will not operate.
Touching ADD A MINUTE (START) by itself will start the oven for
1 minute at 100% power. If more than 3 minutes has passed
since the oven was last used, Off must be touched, or the door
must be opened and then closed before the Add a Minute (Start)
pad will start the oven.
To Set:
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
2. Touch number pad “1.”
3. Enter desired time.
4. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
To cancel the Timer, touch OFF once.
The Add a Minute feature is not available during any auto cook
function. The feature may be used immediately following the auto
cook cycle, but it will operate at 100% power.
Help & Settings
Off/Clear
The Help & Settings menu provides access to 4 features:
The Off pad stops any function except for the Child Lock and
Demo Mode. One touch of the Off pad will clear an entry during
programming, cancel the timer, interrupt a cooking cycle or return
the display to the time of day mode. Touch the pad twice to
cancel a program.
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Child Lock, to prevent unintended use of the oven. See “Child
Lock.”
Audible Signal Elimination, to disable or enable the tones.
See “Tones.”
In order to avoid accidental starting of the oven with the touch of
any of the Reheat or Instant Sensor pads, as well as the
Add a Minute (Start) pad, the oven has been programmed to not
respond to those pads unless the Off pad has been touched, the
door has just been opened and then closed, or the oven has
been active within the past 3 minutes.
Auto Start, to set beginning and ending cook times. See
“Auto Start.”
Language/Weight Selection, to change the display readouts
from the default English/Lb to Spanish or French, lbs. or kg.
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To Use Help & Settings:
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.
To Lock the Control:
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.
2. Select a feature.
2. Touch number pad “1.”
3. Touch START.
3. Follow the setting directions that appear on the display.
To Unlock the Control:
Tones
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
2. Touch OFF (display says to touch CLEAR).
Short tone
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Valid pad touch
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven. When
set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the
microwave generator. The tones will sound, and the countdowns
will run very quickly in the display. While functions are operating
in the Demo Mode, the oven light will come on, the fan will run,
and the turntable will rotate.
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Hidden feature has been entered or exited.
Long tone
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End of cycle
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End of Timer countdown
While the Demo Mode is active, “DEMO” flashes in the display,
except during a demonstration.
Four long tones
Turn food during defrost cycle.
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To Activate Demo Mode:
To Turn Tones Off:
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.
2. Touch number pad “0” (valid pad touch tone will not sound).
2. Touch number pad “2.”
3. Touch and hold START for 3 seconds. A short tone will sound,
and “DEMO ON... DURING DEMO NO OVEN POWER” will
flash in the display.
3. Touch OFF (display says to touch CLEAR).
To Turn Tones On:
1. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.
To Deactivate Demo Mode:
1. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
2. Touch number pad “2.”
3. Touch START.
2. Touch number pad “0” (valid pad touch tone will sound).
3. Touch OFF. “DEMO OFF” will flash in the display, then the
time of day will reappear.
Child Lock
The Child Lock disables the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the microwave oven.
When the control is locked, only the Help & Settings pad will
function. If any other pad is touched, “CHILD LOCK ON” will flash
in the display.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food,
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks
the food.
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Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave oven.
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Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
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Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
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Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave
oven door.
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Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped
or broken. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
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Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check
for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave oven.
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Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain
appropriate temperatures.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
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Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
MATERIAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Ceramic Glass,
Glass
Acceptable for use.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size
of a light, porous food, such as cake.
China,
Earthenware
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine
Paper Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins
Use nonrecycled and those approved by the
manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Cooking Guidelines
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.
Plastic Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Use those approved by the manufacturer for
microwave oven use.
Pottery and Clay
Styrofoam*
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not use in microwave oven.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers
Do not use in microwave oven.
Arranging
Wax Paper
Acceptable for use.
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Put cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup
(250 mL) of water beside it.
Piercing
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to
allow steam to vent.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Shielding
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave oven.
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur
and cause damage to the microwave oven.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing
time depends on the volume and density of the food.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
Cookware and Dinnerware
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
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Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity
walls, ceiling or floor.
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Always use the turntable.
Do not allow contact with another metal object during
cooking.
MATERIAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Do Not Use
Aluminum Foil,
Metal
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners
such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the
microwave oven.
Browning Dish
Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) above
the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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Cooking Power
Cooking
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
70%=7=Medium-High.
To Use:
1. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.
2. Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the power
levels and set a cooking power other than 100%. Refer to the
Cooking Power chart.
PERCENT/
NAME
COOK
POWER
PAD
USE
3. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
TOUCH
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
100%, High
(default setting)
Once
Quick heating convenience foods
and foods with high water
content, such as soups,
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
The cook time and cooking power cannot be changed after
touching START without interrupting cooking.
beverages and most vegetables.
90%
80%
Twice
Cooking small tender pieces of
meat, ground meat, poultry
pieces and fish fillets.
Cooking in Stages
The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for
various lengths of time, up to 4 stages, plus Keep Warm. Stage
cooking can only be programmed in manual cook settings.
Heating cream soups.
3 times
Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Enter cook time in minutes and seconds for 1st stage.
Cooking and heating foods that
need a cook power lower than
high. For example, whole fish and
meat loaf.
2. Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to select the cooking power
for the 1st stage.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional stage.
70%,
4 times
5 times
Reheating a single serving of
food.
Keep Warm may be programmed as the final stage, if desired.
See “Keep Warm” section.
Medium-High
4. Touch START.
60%
Cooking sensitive foods such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding
and custards.
The display will count down the time of each stage.
When the cycles have completed, “END” will appear in the
display and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound. If Keep
Warm has been added as the final stage, 1 long tone will
sound between the last cook cycle and the Keep Warm cycle.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,
such as lasagna.
50%, Medium 6 times
Cooking ham, whole poultry and
pot roasts.
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
The cook times and cooking powers cannot be changed after
touching START without interrupting cooking.
Simmering stews.
40%
7 times
Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium- 8 times
Low, Defrost
Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
poultry and precooked foods.
20%
9 times
Softening butter, cheese, and ice
cream.
10%, Low
0%
10 times
11 times
Taking chill out of fruit.
Sensor operation; no cook power
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To Use:
1. Touch SENSOR COOK.
2. Enter food type from chart.
3. Touch START.
Sensor Cooking
A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and
humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts
cooking times to various types and amounts of food.
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before
touching START.
Programs have been preset for certain food types. Use the
following chart as a guide.
The sensor will determine the quantities and cook times.
The display will count down the cook time.
FOOD
NO. SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
When the cycle ends, standing instructions will appear in the
display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
Ground
Meat
1
0.25-2 lbs
(113-907 g)
Place meat in
microwavable dish, or
patties on microwav-able
rack, and cover with
plastic wrap or wax paper.
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
InstantSensor
At prompt, stir meat or
turn patties over.
Re-cover. Resume
cooking. Let stand,
covered, 2-3 minutes.
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide for the Instant Sensor pads.
INSTANT
SENSOR PAD
PAD TOUCH/
QUANTITY
INSTRUCTIONS
Rice
2
0.5-2 cups
(125-500 mL)
dry rice
Follow measurements on
package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and
(Use medium or liquid in microwavable
long grain rice.) dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. When
Popcorn
Regular
Pop only commercially
2.85-3.5 oz bag packaged microwave
(81-99 g)
popcorn.
cooking is complete,
Snack
1.5-1.75 oz bag time.
(43-50 g)
Pop only one bag at a
allow rice to stand for 5
minutes, or until liquid is
absorbed. Stir.
If using microwave
popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Fish/
3
4
0.25-2 lbs
Arrange in a ring in a
shallow glass
Seafood
(113-907 g)
microwavable dish. Cover
with plastic wrap. Let
stand, covered,
Baked Potatoes
1-6 potatoes
Based on 8- to 10-oz
(227-283 g) potato.
Before baking, pierce
potato with fork several
times.
1-3 minutes.
Frozen
Entree
6-17 oz
(170-482 g)
Remove from package.
Loosen cover on three
sides. If not in
microwavable container,
place on plate, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
After baking, wrap in
foil and let stand for
10 minutes to finish
cooking.
Fresh
0.25-2 lbs
Wash and place in
microwavable
Chicken
Breast
5
6
0.5-2 lbs
Place in microwavable
dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. Let stand,
covered, 3-5 minutes.
Vegetables: Soft
(113-907 g)
(113-907 g)
container. Add 1-4 tbs
(15-60 mL) water to
hard vegetables. Cover
with plastic wrap and
vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes.
Fresh
0.25-1.5 lbs
Vegetables: Hard (113-680 g)
Frozen
Vegetables
1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
Remove from package.
Place in microwavable
container. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes.
Dinner Plate
4-36 oz
(113-567 g)
Cover with plastic wrap
and vent.
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
NOTE: The oven will not accept an Instant Sensor pad touch
after 3 minutes of inactivity unless the door is opened and
closed, or Off is touched first.
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To Use:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch appropriate Instant Sensor pad.
Custom Defrost
The Custom Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven
can be manually set to defrost by using 30% cook power.
For Popcorn, touch pad repeatedly to select bag size.
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Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal
results.
For Fresh Vegetables, touch pad once for soft vegetables,
and twice for hard vegetables.
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Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before
defrosting.
The sensor will determine the quantity and cook time for
baked potatoes, vegetables and dinner plate.
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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before
oven starts cooking.
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
The display will count down the cook time.
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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.
When the cycle ends, “END” or standing instructions will
appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will
sound.
Custom Defrost should not be used for food left outside the
freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use
the following chart as a guide.
3. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
Reheating
FOOD
NO. QUANTITY
INSTRUCTIONS
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific
foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
Ground
Meat
1
0.5-2 lbs
(227-907 g)
Place meat in
microwavable dish. At
prompts, pull apart meat,
and remove portions that
have thawed. Let stand,
covered, 5-10 minutes.
REHEAT PAD
QUANTITY
INSTRUCTIONS
Beverage
0.5-2 cups
(125-500 mL)
Stir briskly before and
after heating.
Hot Water
1-6 cups
For 1-3 individual cups
Steaks/
Chops
2
0.5-3 lbs
(227-1361 g)
Place in microwavable
dish. At prompts,
(250 mL-1.5 L) (250-750 mL), stir before
and after heating.
rearrange food, and shield
portions that have thawed
with aluminum foil. Let
stand, covered,
For 4-6 cups (1-1.5 L),
place in large dish and
cover. Stir before and after
heating.
10-20 minutes.
Fresh Bakery
Frozen Bakery
1-8 small
pieces
Cover with paper towel.
Cover with paper towel.
Boneless
Poultry
3
4
0.5-2 lbs
Place poultry in
(227-907 g)
microwavable dish. At
prompts, rearrange food,
and remove portions that
have thawed. Let stand,
covered, 10-20 minutes.
1-8 small
pieces
NOTE: The oven will not accept a Reheat pad touch after
3 minutes of inactivity unless the door is opened and closed, or
OFF is touched first.
Bone-in
Poultry
0.5-3 lbs
(227-1361 g)
Arrange pieces with
meatiest portions toward
the outside of
microwavable dish. At
prompts, rearrange food,
and remove portions that
have thawed. Let stand,
covered, 10-20 minutes.
To Use Reheat:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch appropriate Reheat pad.
3. Touch pad repeatedly to select quantity.
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before
the oven starts cooking.
To use Custom Defrost:
1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.
The display will count down the reheat time.
When the Fresh Bakery or Frozen cycle ends, “END” will
appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will
sound.
2. Touch number pads to select food type from chart.
3. Touch number pads to enter the weight.
4. Touch START.
When the Beverage cycle ends, “STIR” will appear in the
display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before
touching START.
When the Hot Water cycle ends, “STIR CAREFULLY” will
appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will
sound.
The display will count down the defrost time. At the prompts,
pull apart or rearrange food.
When the cycle ends, “LET STAND COVERED” will appear in
the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
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3. Touch START.
The display will count down the warming time. “KEEP
WARM” will also flash intermittently during the countdown.
Auto Start
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
WARNING
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
To Set at end of cycle: Follow instructions in “Cooking in
Stages,” and set the last stage as the Keep Warm stage.
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour
before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
Browning Pan Use
The Browning Pan (sold separately) is specially designed to
brown, crisp, and pan-fry foods in the microwave oven. The
Browning Pan reaches its optimal cooking temperature in
approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as quickly as possible after
it is heated for best results.
Auto Start allows the microwave oven to be programmed to turn
on at a certain time of day and cook for a set length of time.
Before setting, make sure the correct time of day is displayed.
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan
very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.
To Set a Cook Time:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
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Use high power to preheat the pan and to cook foods such as
bacon, hamburgers, chicken breasts, frozen pizza and
chicken nuggets. Many foods require turning over during
cooking (see chart).
2. Touch HELP & SETTINGS.
3. Touch number pad “3.”
4. Enter the start time.
5. Touch CLOCK TIMER.
6. Enter length of time to cook.
7. Touch START.
The Browning Pan will become very hot. Use the handle to
grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot
Browning Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage
may occur.
Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot
quickly and could melt the utensils.
“AUTO START” will flash in the display, then the start time
and “ON” will remain in the display until cooking begins.
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Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
The door may be opened after the program is set, but START
must be touched after the door is closed in order to resume
the program.
Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a
thermal oven.
The time of day may be seen after Auto Start is programmed
by touching CLOCK TIMER.
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Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.
For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make
removing food and cleaning easier.
When the Auto Start time is reached and the oven begins
cooking, the display will count down the cook time.
Browning Pan Cooking Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the Browning Pan.
Preheat pan for 3 minutes at 100% power.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
8. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
FOOD
AMOUNT
COOKING TIME (in
minutes and seconds) at
100% power
Keep Warm
Fried eggs*
1 egg
2 eggs
side 1: 0:25; side 2: 0:25
side 1: 0:40; side 2: 0:30
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Chicken nuggets
8 pieces
14 pieces
side 1: 1:30; side 2: 1:00
side 1: 2:00; side 2: 2:00
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour
before or after cooking.
Frozen pizza
(thin crust)
12" (30.5 cm) 10:30
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
Boneless chicken
breasts, 3.5-5 oz
(99-142 g) each*
1 breast
4 breasts
side 1: 2:00; side 2: 2:00
side 1: 4:00; side 2: 3:30
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Keep
Warm can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a
cooking cycle.
Hamburger patties, 4 patties
4 oz (113 g), ¹⁄₄"
(64 mm) thick
side 1: 3:00; side 2: 2:00
To Use:
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should
remain uncovered.
Bacon
4 slices
side 1: 2:30; side 2: 1:30
1. Touch KEEP WARM.
*Brush pan with oil before preheating.
2. Enter length of time for the Keep Warm cycle.
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3. Touch number pads to enter cook time (see chart). For foods
To Preheat:
1. Place empty Browning Pan on turntable.
that require turning over, enter the time for the 1st side.
4. Touch START.
2. Touch number pads to enter preheat time (3 minutes).
3. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
The microwave oven will begin heating the pan at 100%
power. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display,
and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear display.
Use handle to remove the hot pan from the oven. See
“Browning Pan and Handle” section.
For foods that require turning over, open the door, turn the
food over and repeat steps 2-5. If the pan needs to be
removed in order to turn food over, use the handle to remove
and replace pan, then remove handle to continue cooking.
To Use Browning Pan:
1. Place food in a single layer, evenly spaced in the Browning
Pan. Place the pan on the turntable and remove the handle.
2. Close door and touch OFF.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may
occur.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Vinegar for hard water spots
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
Damage may occur.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Average soil
CONTROL PANEL
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
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Sponge or soft cloth and water:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft
cloth.
Heavy soil
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
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Do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers.
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with
soft, lint-free cloth.
TURNTABLE
Odors
Lemon juice or vinegar:
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
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Mild cleanser and scouring pad
Dishwasher
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
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Microwave Inlet Cover
The microwave inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be
kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage.
BROWNING PAN
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.
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Mild cleanser, water and washcloth
Dishwasher
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
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The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Display shows messages
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
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Is the display showing “Welcome”?
The clock has not been set. See “Display” section to clear
display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service.
See “Assistance or Service” section.
Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave
oven.
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating
Oven will not operate
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Is the Timer in use?
See “Timer” section.
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Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
On some models, is the Demo Mode in use?
See “Demo Mode” section.
Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the
door?
Remove spacer, then firmly close door.
Tones are not sounding
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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
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Are tones turned off?
See “Tones” section.
On some models, is the Child Lock set?
See “Child Lock” section.
Steam is coming from the vents
Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service.
See “Assistance or Service” section.
Some steam is normal.
Cooking times seem too long
Oven makes humming noise
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Is the cooking power set properly?
See “Cooking Power” section.
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This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches
the magnetron on and off.
Are large amounts of food being heated?
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave
Oven Safety?”
Turntable will not operate
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the
home.
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Is the turntable properly in place?
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely
on the turntable support.
Radio or TV interference
Is the turntable support operating properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support.
Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the
turntable, then restart oven. If it still is not working, call for
service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate
the oven without turntable and turntable support working
properly.
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Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?
Try a different outlet.
Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust
the radio or TV antenna.
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Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?
Make sure these areas are clean.
Turntable rotates both directions
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cycle.
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Turntable
Browning Pan
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
Part Number 8185279
Part Number 8184863
Turntable Support and Rollers
Part Number 8185280
Handle (for Browning Pan)
Part Number 8204652
If you need replacement parts
Microwave Oven Light Bulb
Part Number 8185282
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
use only factory specified parts. These factory specified parts will
fit right and work right because they are made with the same
precision used to build every new KITCHENAID® appliance.
Lower Ovens and Warming Drawers
To locate factory specified parts in your area, call us or your
nearest KitchenAid designated service center.
This microwave oven is suitable for use above certain built-in
ovens and warming drawers. The following chart lists the built-in
oven and warming drawer models which may be installed under
this microwave oven. See Installation Instructions for clearance
information.
In the U.S.A.
Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free:
1-800-422-1230.
Single Built-In Ovens
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Size
Models
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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
30"
KEBC107K
KEBV107P
KEBC101K
Installation information.
Pro Line 30"
Warming Drawers
30"
Accessory and repair parts sales.
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing
impaired, limited vision, etc.).
KEWD105H
KEWV105M
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Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and
service companies. KitchenAid designated service
Pro Line 30"
technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with
any questions or concerns at:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or
furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or
workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE, ELECTRIC OVEN ELEMENT AND
SOLID STATE TOUCH CONTROL SYSTEM
In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with this product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the microwave magnetron tube, any electric
oven element and the solid state touch control system to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL OVEN CAVITY/INNER DOOR
In the second through tenth years from date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with this product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the stainless steel oven cavity/inner door if
the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship.
KitchenAid will not pay for:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or
correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
2. Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
3. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not
approved by KitchenAid.
5. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
7. Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods.
KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another
warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found
by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center, 1-800-422-1230 (toll-free),
from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.
You will need to know your complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial
number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the
“Parts and Features” section.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________
Phone number__________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
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