KitchenAid KMBS104ESS - Manuals

6 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 The turntable can rotate in either direction...

8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave 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...

9 To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: 1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. 2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool. Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use ov...

10 Doneness For most automatic cooking functions, the doneness of a particular food item can be adjusted by turning the dial. Increasing or decreasing the doneness adds time to, or subtracts time from the cooking cycle.For up to 20 seconds after cooking has started, turning the dial will change the ...

11 Meal Prep Defrost The automatic defrost function can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (e.g. fruit juice containers) before defrosting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as poss...

12 To Use Popcorn: 1. Place popcorn bag on the turntable, correct side up, as indicated on the package. 2. Touch POPCORN. The display will show “3.0-” followed by “3.5.” Turning the dial or touching POPCORN again will change the selection to “1.75.” See chart for details. 3. Touch START. The sensor ...

13 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 nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: App...

14 Cooking times seem too long ■ Is the cooking power set properly?See “Microwave Cooking Power” section. ■ Are large amounts of food being heated?Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. ■ Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in “Built-In Microwave Oven Safety?”Have a qualified...

6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink in the display. Touch CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL and reset the clock if needed.When the microwave ove...

7 Four tones ■ End of cycle ■ End of warming cycle ■ Between cooking cycle and warming cycle Five tones ■ Error Demo Mode The Demo mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will com...

8 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 t...

10 Meal Prep Reheat Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types. Use the following chart as a guide. Food No. Quantity/Instructions Baked Goods 1 1 to 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:* Place on paper towel. Beverage 2 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each: Do not cover. The diame...

11 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 en...

12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage...

13 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com . Contact us by...

15 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need service: Please refer to the warranty page in this manual. If you need replacement parts: 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 ...