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Manual Cooking

NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching number pads 
to enter cook time, then touch START.

To Use:

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME.

“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to 
cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL.

The default power level PL10 will appear in the display. Enter 
the desired power level. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4. Touch START.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the 
end-of-cycle tones will sound.

5. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Cooking in Stages

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking 
powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may 
include a defrosting stage. See “Weight Defrost/Timed Defrost” 
to set defrosting stage.

NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle first.

To Cook in Stages:

1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME.

“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to 
cook during the first stage.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL, then enter the desired cooking power 

for the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage.

5. Touch START.

Two tones will sound between stages.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the 
end-of-cycle tones will sound.

6. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the 
cycling stage by touching (START) ADD 30 SEC control.

Favorite

Use the FAVORITE control to program, store and recall the top 
3 most frequently used manual cook programs. Each Favorite 
may have 1 or 2 stages (see “Cooking in Stages” section). In the 
event of a power failure, the saved Favorites will have to be 
reprogrammed.

To Set FAVORITE:

1. Touch FAVORITE.

“1” will appear in the display. Touch FAVORITE repeatedly to 
scroll through “2” and “3,” until the desired Favorite program 
number is displayed.

2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL, then enter the power level.

If programming a second stage, enter the cook time and 
power level for that stage (see “Cooking in Stages” section).

4. Touch FAVORITE to save program

or

Touch START to begin the programmed cycle. The program 
will also be saved.

To Use FAVORITE:

1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2. Touch FAVORITE repeatedly until desired program number 

appears in the display.

3. Touch START.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the 
end-of-cycle tones will sound.

4. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from 
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.

Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are 
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to 
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with 
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to 
allow the steam to escape.

“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display during sensor 
cooking. 

NOTES:

The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 
3 minutes.

The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking 
container should be dry.

The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

If the door is opened while the sensor is detecting moisture 
(while “SC” appears in the display), sensing will stop and the 
program will be canceled.

Summary of Contents for KCMS1655BSS

Page 1: ...VEOVEN Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com Table of Contents 2 Model KCMS1655 W10434224A ...

Page 2: ...ock 7 Timer 7 Control Lock 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 10 Favorite 10 Sensor Cooking 10 Quick Touch Menu sensor and non sensor 11 Weight Defrost Timed Defrost 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General Cleaning 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 1...

Page 3: ...s not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustme...

Page 4: ...ool or similar locations 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 Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this...

Page 5: ...a sensitive thermal device may automatically turn the microwave oven off The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled ElectricalRequirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker A separate circuit serving only this microwave...

Page 6: ... or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved wedges in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL A Door lock system B Window C Cooking guide label D Microw...

Page 7: ...lose the door and touch START to resume the cycle The STOP CANCEL control is also used to lock and unlock the control panel See Control Lock Tones Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off These tones indicate the following One tone Valid entry Control lock activated or deactivated Two tones End of stage in multistage cooking Invalid entry Three tones End of Timer countdown Five tones En...

Page 8: ...ore evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods 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 ...

Page 9: ... cooking depending on the power level of the cycle To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle touch POWER LEVEL The display will briefly show the current power level then will return to the cooking countdown Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil Metal See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning ...

Page 10: ...grams Each Favorite may have 1 or 2 stages see Cooking in Stages section In the event of a power failure the saved Favorites will have to be reprogrammed To Set FAVORITE 1 Touch FAVORITE 1 will appear in the display Touch FAVORITE repeatedly to scroll through 2 and 3 until the desired Favorite program number is displayed 2 Touch COOK TIME then enter the cook time 3 Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the...

Page 11: ...pped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package NOTE During Popcorn function as with all microwave cooking functions the microwave oven should be attended at all times Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle PIZZA REHEAT non sen...

Page 12: ...if necessary by opening the door Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 5 Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Timed Defrost Timed Defrost does not have a preset program but uses only 30 PL3 cooking power To Use Timed Defrost 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the ...

Page 13: ...t Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasiv...

Page 14: ...eplace hub support and turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows mes...

Page 15: ... InKits This countertop microwave oven can be built in by using one of the following trim kits These kits are available from the dealer or can be ordered by kit model number See Assistance or Service section for the toll free number The built in trim kits can be installed over any electric or gas built in wall oven up to 30 76 2 cm KITCHENAID COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED ...

Page 16: ...return the repaired unit or at our option an identical or comparable microwave to your door free of charge DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of imp...

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