ULTIMA COOK™ SPEED OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 www.kitchenaid.com Table of Contents............................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................5 Microwave System – OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus Technology ...........5 Grill Element ..............................................................................
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
Electrical Requirements WARNING 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. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Home Reheat Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters. To Install: 1. Remove tape from the hub. 2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom. 3. Place the turntable on the support. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.
Browning Pan and Handle Grill Rack 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. The Browning Pan is also used as a drip pan for grilling. Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge of pan, squeeze handle and lift pan. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts. The circular grill rack is for grilling in the microwave oven.
4. Touch “Pieces, Bone-In.” Use number pads to enter weight. Display shows: Touch Screen The LCD touch screen is used to input commands. A light- to medium-pressure touch of the fingertip will activate the menu choice. However, sensitivity of the touch screen may vary, and using the tips or backs of fingernails may provide more accuracy when inputting commands. The following illustrates how the Touch Screen display screens help the navigation through menus.
Progress Bar 1 Sensing Reheating Tones Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone ■ Valid entry (short beep) ■ End of Timer countdown (long tone) Two tones 1. Progress bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during sensor cooking functions. The line appears below the word “Sensing,” and shows progress by the darkening of the line from the left.
Vent Fan The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from Off to High. To protect the oven, the fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below gets too hot. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the Fan button will not function. ■ A few seconds after the last time the Fan button is pressed, the screen returns to the previous display.
Night Light The Night Light can be programmed to automatically come on when low light levels are detected. To Set the Sensor for Night Light: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” Touch “Hints & Settings.” Touch “More Choices.” Touch “Night Light.” On the “Night Light” screen, touch “Set/Off” to set Night Light, then touch “Set Level.” 6. On the “Set Level” screen, touch “+” or “-” to set desired Night Light activation level.
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. ■ Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door. ■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Styrofoam* Do not use in oven.
Cooking To Use the Auto Cooking Functions: When using preset cooking powers and cook times for selected food types (Cereal, Eggs, Frozen Food, Vegetable, Grains, Meat, Poultry, and Fish), follow the “Cook” menus to select amounts and begin the auto function. See “Display/Touch Screen” section for sample programming. To Cook Manually: 1. Press COOK TIME. 2. Press number buttons to enter desired cook time. If using a cooking power other than 100%, touch “Power,” then enter desired cooking power.
Popcorn Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. ■ Remove rectangular cooking rack before use. Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating 8 specific foods, plus manual. FOOD TO BE REHEATED ■ Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Dinner Plates: 1 plate* of food, 2-4 plates of food ■ Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
Defrosting The auto defrost feature has 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. The microwave oven can also be manually set to defrost. ■ Food should be 0ºF (-18ºC) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
To Grill: Grill The Grill function uses a 1,500-watt halogen and quartz element that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods. ■ Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended. ■ The circular grill rack and Browning Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to grasp Browning Pan for removal. Do not place hot Browning Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.
Manual Simmer Chart Boil & Simmer The Boil & Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and pasta. Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Boil & Simmer is a sensor function. ■ Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap. Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Manual Simmer” function. FOOD INSTRUCTIONS Pasta* Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish containing water in oven. No need to enter a simmer time.
To Use: To Soften or Melt: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. Place container of food on turntable. 2. On “Home” screen, touch “Melt” or touch “More Choices” and then “Soften.” Place empty Browning Pan on turntable. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” On “More Choices” screen, touch “Browning Pan.” Select food or touch “Manual” for foods not on the menu. Press number buttons to enter amount. Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching “Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.
OVEN CARE CONTROL PANEL General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. GREASE FILTERS Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads or gritty washcloths. Damage may occur. Unplug oven or disconnect power to avoid touch screen activation. Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen.
Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the oven without the filters in place. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. To Remove: 1. Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the filter up, grasping the tab, and sliding the filter to the back. Pull tab down until the filter drops out.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions provided with your oven. Turntable rotates both directions ■ Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing “Home”? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off.
Quartz bulb does not appear to be on ■ This is not unusual. See “Grill Element” section. ■ Is the element still working properly? Place 2 slices of bread on the circular grill rack, place the rack on the turntable and close the door. Program the oven using manual or custom grill – without microwaves – for 4 minutes (see “Grill” section). The bread should toast dark brown. If the bread does not toast, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.
KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.
