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MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide 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 KCMS2055 W10174602A
MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide 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 KCMS2055 W10174602A
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... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 Unpacking 5 Location Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 5 PARTS AND FEATURES 6 Turntable 6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 6 Display 6 Start 7 Add A Minute 7 Off 7 Clock 7 Tones 7 Timer 7 Control Lock 7 Options 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 9 Cooking in Stages 10 Custom Cooking 10 Custom Defrosting 10 Sensor Cooking 11 Sensor Cook 11 Sensor Popcorn 12 Sensor Reheat 12 Keep Warm 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General...
... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 Unpacking 5 Location Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 5 PARTS AND FEATURES 6 Turntable 6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 6 Display 6 Start 7 Add A Minute 7 Off 7 Clock 7 Tones 7 Timer 7 Control Lock 7 Options 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 9 Cooking in Stages 10 Custom Cooking 10 Custom Defrosting 10 Sensor Cooking 11 Sensor Cook 11 Sensor Popcorn 12 Sensor Reheat 12 Keep Warm 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General...
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... power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. - It is , tell you and others are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed glass jars - Call an authorized service company for a short time before placing bags in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not overcook food...
... power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. - It is , tell you and others are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed glass jars - Call an authorized service company for a short time before placing bags in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not overcook food...
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... with Part 18 of the microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. ■ Do not mount microwave oven over a sink. ■ Do not cover racks or any other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not use . ■ Do not store anything directly on...
... with Part 18 of the microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. ■ Do not mount microwave oven over a sink. ■ Do not cover racks or any other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not use . ■ Do not store anything directly on...
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... openings. The weight of the microwave oven is any damage, do so can result in Canada) trim kit. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be at the back and side of any needed repairs. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of the microwave oven is properly installed and grounded. WARNING: Improper use an extension cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 IMPORTANT: The control...
... openings. The weight of the microwave oven is any damage, do so can result in Canada) trim kit. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be at the back and side of any needed repairs. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of the microwave oven is properly installed and grounded. WARNING: Improper use an extension cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 IMPORTANT: The control...
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... models. Microwave oven light I . Control panel G. Door lock system H. Door open push button Turntable A B A. See "Options" section. 6 Model and serial number plate C. Turntable B. Metal shielded window B. When the microwave oven is first supplied to help cook food more evenly. To Install: 1. Display When power is in use , the display shows cook time remaining. Place the turntable on or off, the scroll speed may be changed using Options. When the microwave oven is not in use , the display shows the time of day (if the clock is set) or Timer...
... models. Microwave oven light I . Control panel G. Door lock system H. Door open push button Turntable A B A. See "Options" section. 6 Model and serial number plate C. Turntable B. Metal shielded window B. When the microwave oven is first supplied to help cook food more evenly. To Install: 1. Display When power is in use , the display shows cook time remaining. Place the turntable on or off, the scroll speed may be changed using Options. When the microwave oven is not in use , the display shows the time of day (if the clock is set) or Timer...
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... a manual cook cycle by using Options. Repeat to resume the non-sensor cycle. Two tones will sound, and the display will add 1 minute of the microwave oven. The ADD A MINUTE pad will also turn , rearrange, or separate food Seven tones ■ End of day. Touch number pads to lock and unlock the control panel. The clock may be hidden using Options. See "Options" section. To Set: 1. The time can...
... a manual cook cycle by using Options. Repeat to resume the non-sensor cycle. Two tones will sound, and the display will add 1 minute of the microwave oven. The ADD A MINUTE pad will also turn , rearrange, or separate food Seven tones ■ End of day. Touch number pads to lock and unlock the control panel. The clock may be hidden using Options. See "Options" section. To Set: 1. The time can...
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... the turntable. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. Shielding Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as a guide, then test before using. Cover poached eggs and allow steam to vent. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and...
... the turntable. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. Shielding Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as a guide, then test before using. Cover poached eggs and allow steam to vent. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and...
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... or dinnerware in the display, and the end-of specific foods. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for 1 minute. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, MediumLow, Defrost Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods. 20% Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low Taking chill out of light) can be used with the microwave oven (on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Place food on some metal...
... or dinnerware in the display, and the end-of specific foods. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for 1 minute. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, MediumLow, Defrost Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods. 20% Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low Taking chill out of light) can be used with the microwave oven (on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Place food on some metal...
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.... See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first. Do not cover. 10 Touch START or wait for the microwave oven to start automatically after cooking. The display will affect how the liquid heats. Do not defrost less than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Cooking in Stages The microwave oven can be set to defrost. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before...
.... See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first. Do not cover. 10 Touch START or wait for the microwave oven to start automatically after cooking. The display will affect how the liquid heats. Do not defrost less than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Cooking in Stages The microwave oven can be set to defrost. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before...
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... food type is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop and the program will sound. 3. The microwave oven will sound. The display will appear in microwave-safe container. When covering foods with plastic wrap and vent. 0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or long grain rice.)/ Follow measurements on package. Sensor Cook The sensor in "Manual Cooking" section, and use 30% cooking power. FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS Frozen Pizza 6-7 oz (170-198 mL)/ Follow directions...
... food type is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop and the program will sound. 3. The microwave oven will sound. The display will appear in microwave-safe container. When covering foods with plastic wrap and vent. 0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or long grain rice.)/ Follow measurements on package. Sensor Cook The sensor in "Manual Cooking" section, and use 30% cooking power. FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS Frozen Pizza 6-7 oz (170-198 mL)/ Follow directions...
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... packaged microwavable popcorn. Sensor Popcorn The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of -cycle tones will sound. 4. For bag sizes not listed in the display, and the end-of -cycle tones will sound. 3. Sensor Reheat The sensor in food poisoning or sickness. FOOD SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS Dinner Plate (refrigerated) 8-16 oz (227-454 g) Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Touch...
... packaged microwavable popcorn. Sensor Popcorn The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of -cycle tones will sound. 4. For bag sizes not listed in the display, and the end-of -cycle tones will sound. 3. Sensor Reheat The sensor in food poisoning or sickness. FOOD SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS Dinner Plate (refrigerated) 8-16 oz (227-454 g) Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Touch...
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... the microwave oven door and exterior, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all -purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. ■ Vinegar for hard water spots TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch...
... the microwave oven door and exterior, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all -purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. ■ Vinegar for hard water spots TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch...
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..., call for service. Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly? Larger amounts of water on motor rotation at 100% cooking power. Remove and clean turntable support and rollers. See "Microwave Oven Control" section. ■ On some models) attached to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of food being heated? Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ This is not working, call . Remove turntable. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to clear display. If it...
..., call for service. Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly? Larger amounts of water on motor rotation at 100% cooking power. Remove and clean turntable support and rollers. See "Microwave Oven Control" section. ■ On some models) attached to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of food being heated? Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ This is not working, call . Remove turntable. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to clear display. If it...
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... directory Yellow Pages. Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 KITCHENAID® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 4396920 KITCHENAID® Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number 8212510 Built-In Kits This countertop microwave oven can write to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service companies. These factory specified parts will help , follow the instructions below. If you still need to order replacement parts, we recommend...
... directory Yellow Pages. Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 KITCHENAID® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 4396920 KITCHENAID® Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number 8212510 Built-In Kits This countertop microwave oven can write to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service companies. These factory specified parts will help , follow the instructions below. If you still need to order replacement parts, we recommend...
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..., to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct the installation of purchase or installation date for future reference. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Costs associated with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it . If you ever need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of KitchenAid, U.S.A. Outside the 50...
..., to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct the installation of purchase or installation date for future reference. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Costs associated with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it . If you ever need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of KitchenAid, U.S.A. Outside the 50...
Dimension Guide
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... to change without notice. ® Countertop Microwave Ovens PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KCMS2055S OVERALL DIMENSIONS B C 19-1/8" 24" Electrical: A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply with product. Instructions packed with a fuse or circuit breaker is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be built into a wall or cabinet over over approved electric single ovens only using approved trim kits. See dealer for planning purposes only. Blocking the exhaust vents...
... to change without notice. ® Countertop Microwave Ovens PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KCMS2055S OVERALL DIMENSIONS B C 19-1/8" 24" Electrical: A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply with product. Instructions packed with a fuse or circuit breaker is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be built into a wall or cabinet over over approved electric single ovens only using approved trim kits. See dealer for planning purposes only. Blocking the exhaust vents...
