KitchenAid Microwave Oven COOK SPEED OVEN User Manual

ULTIMA COOK™ SPEED OVEN  
Use & Care Guide  
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230  
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Model KHHS179L  
8205975/4619-652-61654  
 
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:  
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:  
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.  
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.  
See door surface cleaning instructions in the  
“Microwave Oven Care” section.  
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.  
Install or locate the microwave oven only in  
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.  
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and  
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
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.  
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –  
are able to explode and should not be heated in the  
microwave oven.  
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.  
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary  
when used by children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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 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.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
Do not overheat the liquid.  
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.  
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.  
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven  
cleaners, may damage the filter.  
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
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.  
Do not cover or block any openings on the  
microwave oven.  
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.  
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking  
equipment.  
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum  
width of 36 inches.  
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should  
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.  
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.  
Do not mount over a sink.  
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with  
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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  
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.  
WARNING  
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Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Home  
Reheat  
Defrost  
Cook  
Melt  
Grill  
MORE  
CHOICES  
Add  
Minute  
A
Popcorn Cook Time  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Timer  
Set/Off  
Clock  
Off/  
Cancel  
Start  
Light  
Fan  
T
urntable  
On/Off  
On/Off Adjust On/Off Adjust  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death, fire, or electrical shock.  
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1. Door Handle  
10. Cooktop Lights  
11. Grease and Charcoal Filters  
12. Cooking Rack  
13. Model and Serial Number Plate  
Parts and Features Not Shown  
Turntable  
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz,  
AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A  
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is  
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance  
be provided.  
2. Door Safety Lock System  
3. Metal-Shielded Window  
4. Grill Element  
5. Microwave Inlet Cover  
6. Oven Light  
7. Vent Grille  
8. Touch Screen Display  
9. Control Buttons  
Grill Rack  
Browning Pan and Handle  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
For all cord connected appliances:  
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.  
Oven Cavity Coating  
The oven has a durable, nonstick coating which resists soil  
buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional  
microwave ovens. For cleaning information, see “General  
Cleaning” in the “Oven Care” section.  
MicrowaveSystemOPTIMAWAVE™  
Plus Technology  
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.  
The microwave system featuring OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus  
Technology delivers a constant stream of microwave power – true  
high, medium and low power – to provide consistent, even  
results.  
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.  
Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For  
example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical  
microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH  
power and 50% of the time OFF.  
For a permanently connected appliance:  
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,  
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment  
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit  
conductors and connected to the equipment  
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.  
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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. The rollers on  
the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.  
To Turn Off:  
The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function).  
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the  
turntable or when cooking with two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that  
are side by side.  
Sensor Cooking  
To Turn Off: Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF button.  
The microwave system features sensor cooking functions. 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. Sensor cooking takes the  
guesswork out of microwave cooking.  
“TURNTABLE OFF” will appear in the display. The turntable will  
turn back on automatically when cooking is over or when OFF/  
CANCEL is pressed.  
Cooking Rack  
Grill Element  
The rectangular cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It  
provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at  
the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on  
the side walls of the oven. See “Assistance or Service” to order  
replacement parts.  
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1. Halogen bulb  
2. Quartz bulb  
The oven uses a 1,000-watt halogen bulb with a 500-watt bulb to  
serve as the grill element for various cooking functions.  
Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders  
when handling.  
When the element is in use, the halogen bulb glows very brightly,  
while the glow of the quartz bulb is barely – if at all – visible. (See  
Troubleshooting” for quartz bulb testing.) The oven cavity and  
door will become hot. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling  
or floor.  
Do not store the rack in the oven. Damage to the oven could  
result if someone accidentally turns on the oven.  
Turntable  
Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.  
Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with  
the rack.  
Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the  
oven.  
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Do not use Browning Pan on rack.  
Remove rack before using Grill function.  
Remove rack before using Popcorn function.  
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Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a  
microwave-safe container.  
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1. Turntable  
2. Hub  
3. Support  
4. Shaft  
The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not attempt  
to use any other rack (besides those supplied with the oven)  
in this oven.  
Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).  
Damage to the oven could result due to soil buildup.  
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food  
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without the turntable in  
place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.  
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Browning Pan and Handle  
Grill Rack  
The circular grill rack is for grilling in the microwave oven. Place  
the grill rack securely on Browning Pan, the Browning Pan on the  
turntable, and position food on grill rack. See “Assistance or  
Service” to order replacement parts.  
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.  
OVEN CONTROL  
Display/Touch Screen  
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The display/touch screen functions as both a display and a  
menu-driven touch screen control.  
Home  
Reheat  
Cook  
Melt  
Defrost  
Display  
The display screen shows the time of day and Home screen  
when the microwave oven is not in use. If the time of day is  
hidden (see “Clock” section), “Home” will appear in its place.  
Grill  
MORE  
CHOICES  
12:44  
PM  
12:44  
PM  
Browning  
Pan  
Soften  
Reheat  
Cook  
Melt  
Defrost  
Add A  
Minute  
Popcorn  
Cook Time  
Boil &  
Baked  
Goods  
Grill  
Simmer  
2
5
8
0
1
3
Hints &  
MORE  
CHOICES  
BACK  
Settings  
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6
9
During programming, the display screen displays function  
menus, servings and weights, preparation instructions, and  
cooking time/power settings. During a cooking cycle, it counts  
down the remaining time, and gives prompts to stir or turn food.  
Timer  
Clock  
Set/Off  
Off/  
Cancel  
Start  
Light  
Fan  
Turntable  
On/Off  
On/Off Adjust On/Off Adjust  
1. Light Sensor  
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4. Touch “Pieces, Bone-In.” Use number pads to enter weight.  
Touch Screen  
Display shows:  
BONE-IN  
Pieces  
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.  
Cooks 0.5-2.0 Pounds.  
1.5 pounds  
ENTER AMOUNT. PRESS  
PREPARE, DONENESS, OR START.  
The following illustrates how the Touch Screen display screens  
help the navigation through menus. This example shows the  
display screens and selections when cooking chicken pieces.  
Doneness  
Prepare  
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+
1. From Home screen, touch “Cook.” Display shows:  
BACK  
Start  
Cook  
5. Touch “Doneness” if desired. (See “Doneness” in the “Oven  
Use” section.) Display shows:  
Cereal  
Eggs  
Doneness  
Press + button to  
Frozen  
Food  
change doneness level.  
Vegetable  
LESS  
MORE  
NORMAL  
MORE  
CHOICES  
BACK  
Normal is lowest  
level allowed for  
this food.  
+
2. Touch “More Choices.” Display shows:  
BACK  
Start  
Cook  
6. Touch “Start.” While cooking, display shows:  
Grains  
Meat  
Rice/Pasta  
01:37  
Fish  
Poultry  
BACK  
Cooking  
Manual  
3. Touch “Poultry.” Display shows:  
y
Poultr  
When cooking is over, display shows:  
Breast  
Breast  
Bonelss  
Poached  
Bonelss  
Pan Brown  
End  
Chicken  
Tenders  
Pieces  
Bone-In  
Let stand 3 minutes  
covered.  
Ground  
BACK  
Remove food or  
press Keep Warm.  
Keep  
Warm  
See “Learning Mode” section to see how to practice navigating  
through the menus without turning on the microwave generator.  
See “Display Brightness and Contrast” section to see how to  
adjust display settings.  
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Progress Bar  
Tones  
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:  
g
Sensin  
One tone  
1
Valid entry (short beep)  
Reheating  
End of Timer countdown (long tone)  
Two tones  
Reminder (short beeps), repeat each minute for 15 minutes  
after the end-of-cycle tones  
Between stages (short beeps)  
Three Tones  
1. Progress bar  
Invalid entry (short beeps)  
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. After the sensor is  
finished sensing, the remaining cook time replaces the word  
“Sensing” at the top of the display, but the progress bar  
continues to be displayed.  
Four tones  
End of cycle (long tones)  
To Disable Tones: Turn volume off using the “Hints & Settings”  
menu.  
Timer  
Start  
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes,  
and counts down the set time.  
The START button will start any function.  
If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume  
the preset cycle.  
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the oven.  
TIMER  
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04:44  
For added convenience, the “Start” touch pad is also available on  
some display screens, and provides the same function as the  
START control button.  
8:16  
Reheat  
Defrost  
Off/Cancel  
Grill  
Cook  
Melt  
The OFF/CANCEL button clears any incorrect command and  
cancels most functions except for the Timer, Child Lock and  
Learning Mode. It will not erase the time of day.  
MORE  
CHOICES  
The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the  
door and press the START button or touch “Continue” on the  
display screen to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may  
not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door.  
1. Timer countdown  
When the Timer is in use, the oven can still operate. During an  
oven operation, “Timer” will appear in the upper, right-hand  
corner of the display. The countdown may also be seen by  
pressing TIMER SET/OFF. Touch “Return” to go back to the  
previous screen or wait until the timer ends. If the timer ends  
while oven is still operating, the tone will sound and the display  
will return to the set operating mode.  
Clock  
This is a 12-hour clock, showing a.m. and p.m. When power is  
first supplied to the oven, or after a power failure, the “Home”  
screen will appear.  
To Set Clock: Press CLOCK, and follow directions.  
To Set: Press TIMER SET/OFF, enter desired time and touch  
“Start.” The time can be reset during the countdown by pressing  
TIMER SET/OFF, entering a new time, then pressing START.  
To Hide Clock: Press CLOCK, then press OFF/CANCEL. “Home”  
will appear in place of the time of day on display screen.  
To Display Clock: Press CLOCK, then press START.  
To Cancel: Press TIMER SET/OFF twice.  
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Vent Fan  
Hints & Settings  
The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from Off to High.  
Functions can be selected, and displays can be changed by  
using the “Hints & Settings” menu.  
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.  
Option  
Setting  
Child Lock  
Turn on or off.  
A few seconds after the last time the Fan button is pressed,  
the screen returns to the previous display.  
Display Brightness Set at full, or reduced or off after 2  
minutes of inactivity. See “Display  
The first time the vent fan is turned on after power is  
connected to the oven, the fan will start at high speed. The  
next time the vent fan is turned on, it will start at the last  
speed used.  
Brightness and Contrast” section.  
Keep Warm  
Display Contrast  
Hints  
Adjust time, if desired and start.  
Set from MIN to MAX.  
To Turn Fan On/Off: Press the Fan button to turn fan on, then  
touch “+” or “-” on the display screen to select fan speed. Press  
the Fan button twice to turn the fan off (or once if the Fan screen  
is active).  
Choose from Cleaning, Food, Power  
(level), Methods (cooking) or Cookware.  
Night Light  
Turn on or off, and set room light level  
detection. See “Night Light” section.  
Cooktop/Countertop Light  
Learning Mode  
Turn on or off. See “Learning Mode”  
section.  
The cooktop/countertop light has numerous brightness settings  
ranging from Off to High. The light can be turned on manually, or  
the Night Light can be programmed to come on automatically  
when the sensor detects low light level.  
Demo Mode  
Volume  
Turn on. See “Demo Mode” section.  
Set from OFF to MAX.  
To Manually Turn Light On/Off: Press the Light button to turn  
light on. Touch “+” or “-” on the display screen to set desired  
brightness level. Press the Light button twice to turn light off (or  
once if the Light screen is active.  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
3. Touch desired category (touch “More Choices” for more  
categories), and choose settings.  
Child Lock  
The Child Lock disables all cooking function controls to prevent  
unintended use of the oven.  
The timer, clock, cooktop light, exhaust fan, and some settings  
may still be used while the Child Lock is on.  
7:33  
Locked!  
PM  
7:33  
PM  
Defrost  
Defrost  
Reheat  
Coo
Melt  
Reheat  
Cook  
Melt  
rill  
Grill  
MORE  
MORE  
CHOICES  
CHOICES  
Display with padlock in upper,  
left-hand corner. Child Lock  
active.  
Display when attempt is  
made to use oven. Child Lock  
active.  
To Activate Child Lock:  
The oven must be off.  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
3. Touch “Child Lock.”  
4. Touch “On/Off” to set lock, then touch “Finished.”  
“Locked!” and a padlock icon will appear in the display  
screen if any attempt is made to start the oven. As long as the  
Child Lock is activated, a lock icon will appear and remain in  
the upper, left-hand corner of the “Home” screen.  
Repeat to deactivate Child Lock.  
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Night Light  
Learning Mode  
The Night Light can be programmed to automatically come on  
when low light levels are detected.  
The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven.  
When set, functions can be entered, with real displays and tones,  
without actually turning on the microwave generator or grill  
element. While functions are operating in the Learning Mode, the  
oven light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will  
rotate (if set ON).  
To Set the Sensor for Night Light:  
1. On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
3. Touch “More Choices.”  
4. Touch “Night Light.”  
While the Learning Mode is active, the book icon will appear in  
the upper, left-hand corner of the display.  
5. On the “Night Light” screen, touch “Set/Off” to set Night  
Light, then touch “Set Level.”  
1:10  
PM  
Ultra  
6. On the “Set Level” screen, touch “+” or “-” to set desired  
Night Light activation level.  
Reheat  
Defrost  
The display will show the current room light level as well as  
the activation level setting. The current room light level will  
fluctuate based upon current light conditions.  
Cook  
Grill  
7. Touch “Finished.”  
Soften  
& Melt  
MORE  
CHOICES  
Display Brightness and Contrast  
The display brightness and contrast may be adjusted to improve  
display visibility.  
To Activate Learning Mode:  
The oven must be off.  
Display brightness can be set at full (display backlight is on),  
reduced (backlight is low and the screen is dim but still visible) or  
off (display is completely dark) after 2 minutes of inactivity.  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
3. Touch “More Choices.”  
Display contrast may be set from MIN to MAX.  
4. Touch “Learning Mode.”  
5. Touch “On/Off” to set.  
6. Touch “Finished.”  
To Set Display Brightness or Contrast:  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
Repeat to deactivate Learning Mode.  
3. Touch “Display Contrast” or “Display Brightness,” and follow  
directions to set desired levels.  
Demo Mode  
The Demo Mode demonstrates the features and capabilities of  
the oven on the display screen.  
To Activate Demo Mode:  
1. On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
3. Touch “More Choices.”  
4. Touch “Demo Mode.”  
5. Touch “Start.”  
To deactivate Demo Mode, press OFF/CANCEL.  
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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.  
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.  
Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.  
Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.  
The turntable must be in place and correct side up when  
oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken.  
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.  
Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the  
oven.  
Stirring and Turning  
Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid  
overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center.  
If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.  
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including  
brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the  
oven.  
Arranging  
Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or  
deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate  
temperatures.  
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, the thinner  
parts and smaller sizes should be arranged 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.  
Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not  
absorb microwaves.  
Piercing  
Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from  
oven.  
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.  
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.  
Shielding  
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.  
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.  
Standing Time  
Food Characteristics  
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even  
after the microwave cycle ends. The length of standing time  
depends on the volume and density of the food.  
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting  
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking  
results.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Aluminum Foil,  
Metal  
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.  
Starting Temperature  
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,  
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.  
Browning Dish  
Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆ in. (5 mm)  
above the turntable. Follow  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Composition and Density  
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and  
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.  
Ceramic Glass,  
Glass  
Acceptable for use.  
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MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Cooking Power  
China,  
Earthenware  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking  
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,  
70%=7=Medium-High.  
Melamine  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested  
cooking power of specific foods.  
Paper Towels,  
Dinnerware,  
Napkins  
Use nonrecycled and those approved by  
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.  
PERCENT/  
NAME  
NUMBER USE  
Plastic Wraps,  
Bags, Covers,  
Dinnerware,  
Containers  
Use those approved by the manufacturer  
for microwave oven use.  
100%, High  
(default  
setting)  
10  
Quick heating convenience  
foods and foods with high  
water content, such as soups,  
beverages and most  
vegetables.  
Pottery and Clay  
Styrofoam*  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Do not use in oven.  
90%  
80%  
9
8
Cooking small tender pieces of  
meat, ground meat and poultry  
pieces.  
Straw, Wicker,  
Wooden  
Containers  
Do not use in oven.  
Heating cream soups.  
Wax Paper  
Acceptable for use.  
Heating rice, pasta or  
casseroles.  
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:  
1. Put cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of  
water beside it.  
Cooking and heating foods  
that need a cook power lower  
than high, such as meat loaf.  
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.  
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the  
water stays cool.  
70%,  
7
6
Reheating a single serving of  
food.  
Medium-High  
Cooking fish fillets.  
60%  
Cooking sensitive foods such  
as cheese and egg dishes,  
pudding and custards.  
Aluminum Foil and Metal  
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from  
the microwave oven.  
Cooking non-stirrable  
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not  
used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause  
damage to the oven.  
casseroles, such as lasagna.  
50%, Medium  
40%  
5
Cooking ham, whole poultry,  
whole fish and pot roasts.  
Simmering stews.  
OK for Use  
4
3
Heating bread, rolls and  
pastries.  
Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (on some models),  
aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers  
may be used with the following guidelines:  
30%,  
Medium-Low,  
Defrost  
Defrosting bread, fish, meats,  
poultry and precooked foods.  
Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity  
walls, ceiling or floor.  
Always use the turntable.  
20%  
2
1
Melting chocolate, butter and  
marshmallows.  
Never allow contact with another metal object during  
cooking.  
Softening ice cream.  
10%, Low  
Taking chill out of fruit.  
Do Not Use  
Softening butter and cheese.  
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 oven.  
For Use with Grill Element  
When using the grill element for non-grill functions (without grill  
rack), use the provided pan or oven-proof cookware (glass or  
ceramic glass).  
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Cooking  
To Use the Auto Cooking Functions:  
Preset Cooking  
Times and cooking power have been preset for many common  
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.  
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.  
CATEGORY  
FOOD  
Cereal  
Instant (All Cereals), Oatmeal (Quick), Grits*  
(Regular), Grits* (Quick), Hot Wheat  
Eggs  
Fried**, Omelet**, Poached, Scrambled  
To Cook Manually:  
1. Press COOK TIME.  
2. Press number buttons to enter desired cook time.  
Frozen Food  
Entrées*, Entrées* (Family Size), Casserole,  
Pizza** (rising or thin crust), Chicken  
Nuggets**  
If using a cooking power other than 100%, touch “Power,”  
then enter desired cooking power.  
Vegetable  
Grains*  
Canned  
Fresh: Baked Potato*, Corn-on-the-Cob*,  
Green Beans*, Broccoli*, Asparagus*,  
Carrots*, Leafy Vegetable, Mushroom*  
(Portabella), Spinach*  
3. Press START.  
Display will count down the cook time.  
When the cooking cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in  
the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then  
reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
Frozen*  
Rice: White (Long Grain, Short Grain, Instant),  
Brown (Long Grain, Instant)  
4. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to stop reminder tones  
and/or clear the display.  
Pasta: Fresh (Tortellini, Linguine, Ravioli),  
Dried (Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne,  
Fettuccine)  
To Change Cook Time or Power During a Cooking Cycle:  
Cook time and/or power may be changed after cooking begins  
without interrupting cooking.  
Couscous, Grits (Regular), Grits (Quick)  
1. Touch “Time” or “Power.”  
2. Enter new time or power.  
3. Press START.  
Meat  
Bacon**, Ground, Meat Balls**, Ham Steak**,  
Ham Slices**, Hamburger Patties**, Roast**,  
Sausages**  
Poultry  
Breast (Boneless - Poached), Breast**  
(Boneless - Pan Brown), Pieces (Bone-in),  
Chicken Tenders**, Ground  
Doneness  
For many cooking functions, the screen displays a “Doneness”  
bar which can be adjusted by touching “+” or “-.” For most  
foods, the maximum and minimum doneness settings add to, or  
subtract from normal cook time.  
Fish  
Fillet*, Steak**, Stick**  
*Sensor function.  
**Use Browning Pan.  
For Defrost, the controlled percentage depends on food type and  
weight.  
To Use Preset Cooking:  
1. On the “Home” screen, touch “Cook.”  
When doneness has been set for a specific food, the “Doneness”  
bar remembers that setting, and will remain at that setting for all  
future cooking cycles of that specific food, until it is reset.  
2. Touch desired food category or “More Choices.”  
3. Follow the menu screens to select the specific food item and  
Doneness control for Poultry, Pork, Fish, Hamburger and Steak  
can be set for no less than the default doneness.  
quantity to be cooked.  
The sensor will determine cook times for most Fresh  
Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Grains, Fish Fillets and  
Frozen Entrées.  
Prepare  
For many cooking functions, the “Prepare” screen is available.  
Touch “Prepare” for preparation instructions, as well as additional  
information about the food item, cookware, etc.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food  
by touching “Prepare.”  
4. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
5. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
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Popcorn  
Reheating  
Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the  
appropriate popping time of commercially packaged  
microwavable popcorn.  
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating 8  
specific foods, plus manual.  
FOOD TO BE REHEATED  
Remove rectangular cooking rack before use.  
Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.  
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.  
Dinner Plates: 1 plate* of food, 2-4 plates of food  
Beverage: 1 or 2 cups (250 or 500 mL)  
Casserole: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Pizza*: 1-3 slices  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave  
popcorn popper.  
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 2 seconds,  
then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.  
Muffin: Fresh or Frozen, 1-6 pieces  
Roll: Fresh or Frozen, 1-6 pieces  
Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.  
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.  
Sauce*: Thin or Thick, 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Soup: Thin*, Thick* or Frozen, 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
To Use Popcorn: Place popcorn bag on turntable. Press  
POPCORN. The oven starts the popping cycle automatically.  
*Sensor function.  
Cooking in Stages  
To Use:  
The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for  
various lengths of time, up to 4 stages. Stage cooking can only  
be programmed in manual cook settings. Manual Defrost,  
Custom Grill or Manual Skillette may be used as the first stage,  
and then additional stages may be added as prompted.  
1. On the “Home” screen, touch “Reheat.”  
2. Touch desired food category or “More Choices.”  
3. Follow the menu screens to select the specific food item and  
quantity to be cooked.  
The sensor will determine reheat times for Dinner Plate, Pizza  
slices, Soups and Sauces.  
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill  
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
To Cook in Stages:  
1. Press COOK TIME.  
2. Enter cook time in minutes and seconds for first stage.  
4. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
The display will count down the reheat time.  
3. Touch “Power,” then enter the power level from the Cooking  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
Power Chart.  
4. Touch “Add a Stage.”  
5. Select what type of cooking will be done in the next stage by  
touching “Microwaves,” “Grill,” “Combi” (uses both  
microwaves and the grill element) or “Keep Warm.”  
5. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
6. Adjust cook time and power.  
7. Touch “Enter.”  
8. Touch “Enter” to add another stage  
or  
Two or More Plates  
Two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish  
larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For  
best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger  
dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and bottom  
(if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” section.  
Touch “Add a Stage” to program another stage, then repeat  
from Step 5.  
The cook time and power of the cycling stage may be changed  
without interrupting cooking by touching “Adjust Stage,”  
changing the cook time and/or power and then touching “Okay.”  
The turntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or  
1 larger dish. See “Turntable” section.  
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Defrosting  
Baked Goods  
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.  
The oven has a baking function which uses the grill element in  
conjunction with the Browning Pan and microwaves. Times and  
cooking powers have been programmed for 5 baked goods  
settings.  
Food should be 0ºF (-18ºC) or colder at defrosting for optimal  
results. How foods are stored can affect results.  
The oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill  
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before  
defrosting.  
The Browning Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to  
remove pan from oven. Do not place hot Browning Pan  
directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.  
Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.  
Always use the Browning Pan to cook baked goods.  
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during, or at the  
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.  
Place Browning Pan directly on turntable. Never place  
Browning Pan on rectangular cooking rack.  
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” section first.  
To Use Auto Defrost:  
1. Place food on turntable.  
2. On the “Home” screen, touch “Defrost.”  
3. Select food type.  
4. Touch number pads to enter weight.  
BAKED GOODS  
Brownies: One 20 oz. (567 g) package  
Cookies: 4, 6 or 8 cookies  
Meats and Poultry can be set from .1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg).  
Fish can be set from .1 to 4.5 lbs (45 g to 2 kg).  
If weight is not known, touch “Weight Unknown?” and follow  
the menu to determine approximate amount.  
Muffins: 4, 6 or 8 muffins  
Biscuits*: Regular (5 or 10 biscuits) or Large (5 or 8 biscuits)  
Rolls*: Regular (4 or 8 rolls) or Large (5 or 6 rolls)  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
*Requires preheating of Browning Pan.  
The display will count down the defrost time.  
To Use Baked Goods:  
Some foods require preheating of the Browning Pan. See Baked  
Goods Chart.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
1. Place food in Browning Pan (unless preheating is required),  
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
then place pan on turntable.  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
2. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
3. On “More Choices” screen, touch “Baked Goods.”  
4. Select food item to be baked.  
To Use Manual Defrost:  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “Defrost.”  
2. Touch “Manual.”  
3. Press number buttons to set defrost time.  
4. Press START.  
5. Press number buttons to enter amount to be baked.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
The display will count down the defrost time.  
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food  
by touching “Prepare.”  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
6. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
If preheating is required for the food, “Preheating Pan” will  
appear on the display. When Browning Pan is preheated,  
2 short tones will sound, and “Place food in pan.” will appear  
on the display. Open door, place food in Browning Pan, close  
door and touch “Continue.”  
5. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
Manual Defrost may be used as the first stage in stage cooking.  
See “Cooking in Stages” section.  
If preheating is not required, the food will start cooking.  
The display will count down the bake time.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
7. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
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To Grill:  
Before using, remove rectangular cooking rack from oven.  
Grill  
1. Place circular grill rack securely on Browning Pan, and place  
The Grill function uses a 1,500-watt halogen and quartz element  
that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods.  
both on the turntable. Then position food on rack.  
2. On “Home” screen, touch “Grill.”  
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill  
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
3. Select food item to be grilled or touch “Custom” (on “More  
Choices” screen) if grilling a food not on the menu. See  
“Custom Grill Chart.”  
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.  
Microwaves may be added to the custom grilling cycle.  
4. Press number buttons to enter amount.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
Use the grill rack to place food closer to the Grill element for  
faster grilling.  
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food  
by touching “Prepare.”  
Remove rectangular cooking rack. Do not use the cooking  
rack to grill food.  
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack.  
The display will count down the grill time.  
Use the Browning Pan to catch drippings. Never place the  
Browning Pan on the grill rack or the cooking rack.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
Place grill rack securely on Browning Pan, and place both on  
the turntable. Then position food on rack.  
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
While the Grill function is in use, the fan operates at a low  
speed automatically until the cycle is over.  
Custom Grill may be used as the first stage in stage cooking. See  
“Cooking in Stages” section.  
After Grilling  
The food, circular grill rack, Browning Pan and oven cavity and  
door will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the Browning Pan  
securely with both hands and remove it with grill rack and food in  
place.  
1
2
3
Use the detachable handle when handling the hot Browning Pan.  
Use oven mitts when handling the hot grill rack.  
1. Grill Rack  
2. Browning Pan  
3. Turntable  
(under Browning Pan)  
Custom Grill Chart  
Use the following chart as a guide when custom grilling.  
FUNCTION  
FOOD  
FOOD TO BE GRILLED  
Grill only  
½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium  
doneness  
Chicken Pieces, Bone-in: 1 or 2 pieces  
Fish Steak: 1 or 2 steaks  
Grill + microwaves, 10%  
Grill + microwaves, 20%  
Grill + microwaves, 30%  
½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium-well,  
and boneless chops, shrimp  
Hamburger Patties: 2-4 patties  
Steak: 1 steak, ½'' (13 mm) thick  
Chops: 1 or 2 chops  
vegetables, hot dogs, precooked  
sausage  
hamburger patties, raw sausage,  
bone-in chicken pieces and  
chops  
Shrimp: 5-8 oz (142-227 g)  
Vegetable: Mushroom (1-3 servings); Onions (1 or 2 servings);  
Peppers (1 or 2 servings); Summer Squash (1 or 2 servings);  
Tomatoes (2 or 4 halves)  
Grill + microwaves, 40%  
1'' (25 mm) steaks, well-done  
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Manual Simmer Chart  
Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Manual  
Simmer” function.  
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.  
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. The water will heat to a boil and  
then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta in the  
water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-3  
under “To Use Manual Simmer,” then enter  
simmer time.  
Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.  
Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The  
large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.  
FOOD TO BE SIMMERED  
Rice and  
Vegetables  
Place water and food in dish. Use ¼-½ cup  
(60-125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish  
in oven. Set simmer time.  
White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant  
Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant  
Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli  
Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine  
Soup and  
Place food in dish and place dish in oven. Set  
liquid foods simmer time.  
*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.  
To Use Boil & Simmer:  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Boil & Simmer.”  
3. Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.  
4. Enter amount.  
Browning Pan Feature  
The Browning Pan feature uses the pan to brown, crisp, and pan-  
fry foods in the 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.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan  
very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.  
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food  
by touching “Prepare.”  
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill  
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
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.  
“Boiling Water” will appear on the display for pasta, or  
“Cooking” will appear on the display for rice.  
If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones  
will sound, and “Add food.” will appear on the display. Open  
door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace  
container in oven, close door and touch “Continue.” The  
display will count down the simmer time.  
Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot  
quickly and could melt the utensils.  
Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.  
If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will  
count down the simmer time.  
Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a  
thermal oven.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
Do not place the pan on the rectangular cooking rack or  
circular grill rack. Always use the turntable as a support for  
the pan.  
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make  
removing food and cleaning easier.  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
To Use Manual Simmer:  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Boil & Simmer.”  
Browning Pan Cooking Chart  
Use the following chart as a guide when using the browning  
function.  
3. Touch “Manual Simmer.”  
4. Enter simmer time.  
FOOD  
Bacon*: 2-4 slices  
See “Manual Simmer Chart” for instructions.  
Omelet: 2-4 eggs  
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
“Simmer Cook” will appear on the display. When water  
begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.  
Fried Eggs*: 1-4 eggs  
Hamburger Patties*: 1-4 patties  
Fish* (Frozen, Breaded): 1-4 servings  
Nuts*: .5, 1, 1.5 or 2 cups (125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)  
Pizza (Rising or Thin crust): 6-12'' (15-30 cm) pizza  
Poultry*, Breast: 1-3 pieces, .4 lb (180 g) each  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
*Requires turning or stirring of food.  
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To Use:  
To Soften or Melt:  
1. Place container of food on turntable.  
1. Place empty Browning Pan on turntable.  
2. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. On “Home” screen, touch “Melt”  
3. On “More Choices” screen, touch “Browning Pan.”  
4. Select food or touch “Manual” for foods not on the menu.  
5. Press number buttons to enter amount.  
or  
touch “More Choices” and then “Soften.”  
3. Select food item to be softened or melted.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
4. Enter amount.  
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching  
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”  
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food  
by touching “Prepare.”  
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food  
by touching “Prepare.”  
6. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
“Preheating Pan” will appear on the display. When Browning  
Pan is preheated, 2 short tones will sound, and “Place food in  
pan.” will appear on the display. Open door, place food in  
Browning Pan, close door and touch “Continue.”  
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.  
The display will count down the Soften or Melt time.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
The display will count down the cooking time.  
If required, when food is ready to be turned or stirred, two  
short tones will sound, and “Turn over food.” or “Stir food.”  
will appear on the display. Open the door, turn or stir food,  
close door and touch “Continue.”  
When melting, foods may not be completely melted when the  
program ends, but stirring the food will complete the melting.  
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
Keep Warm  
7. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
WARNING  
To Use Manual Browning:  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
Food Poisoning Hazard  
2. Touch “Browning Pan.”  
3. Touch “More Choices.”  
4. Touch “Manual.”  
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour  
before or after cooking.  
Doing so can result in food poisoning or  
sickness.  
5. Enter a browning time.  
6. Press START.  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the oven. Keep Warm can  
be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking  
cycle.  
7. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
To Use:  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods  
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should  
remain uncovered.  
Manual browning may be used as the first stage in stage cooking.  
See “Cooking in Stages” section.  
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”  
2. Touch “Hints & Settings.”  
Soften and Melt  
The oven uses low power to soften and melt certain foods.  
Soften butter and cream cheese so they will be ready to use in a  
recipe. Ice cream will be softened enough to make scooping  
easier. Melt items such as butter, chocolate and marshmallows  
with minimal spatter. Use the following chart as a guide.  
3. Touch “Keep Warm.”  
4. Adjust time, if desired, and then touch “Start.”  
The display will show “Keep Warm.”  
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the  
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder  
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.  
FOOD TO BE SOFTENED  
FOOD TO BE MELTED  
Butter: 1, 2 or 3 sticks  
Butter: 1, 2 or 3 sticks  
5. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display  
and/or stop reminder tones.  
Cream cheese: 3 or 8 oz  
(85 or 227 mL)  
Cheese: 8 or 16 oz  
(227 or 454 g)  
To Set at end of cycle: Follow instructions in “Cooking in  
Stages,” and set the last stage as the Keep Warm stage.  
Frozen Juice: 6, 12 or 16 oz  
(177, 355 or 473 mL)  
Chocolate: 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz  
(113, 170, 227 or 340 g)  
Ice cream: 16, 32 or 64 oz  
(473, 946 or 1893 mL)  
Marshmallows: 5 or 10 oz  
(142 or 283 g)  
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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.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads or gritty  
washcloths. Damage may occur.  
Unplug oven or disconnect power to avoid touch screen  
activation.  
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless  
otherwise noted.  
Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen.  
Glass cleaner and soft cloth:  
GREASE FILTERS  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth, not directly on panel.  
Mild soap, water and soft washcloth  
Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in  
place.  
Soak grease filters in hot water and mild detergent. Scrub and  
swish to remove embedded dirt. Rinse well and shake dry.  
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR  
Do not use ammonia or oven cleaner.  
Do not place in dishwasher.  
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad:  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on  
panel.  
OVEN CAVITY  
The gray finish inside the oven cavity is a durable, nonstick  
coating that makes soils easier to remove.  
TURNTABLE  
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the  
microwave oven without the turntable in place.  
Do not use metal or sharp utensils or scrapers, soap-filled  
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty  
washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Damage may occur.  
Mild cleanser and scouring pad  
Dishwasher  
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed  
should be kept clean.  
Average soil  
BROWNING PAN  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Mild cleanser, water and washcloth  
Dishwasher  
Heavy soil  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
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.  
COOKING and GRILL RACKS  
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended. Do not use abrasive  
cleansers or scrubbers.  
Odors  
Lemon juice or vinegar:  
Mild soap, water and washcloth  
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either  
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.  
RACK SUPPORTS  
Microwave Inlet Cover  
The microwave inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be  
kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage.  
Clean often to avoid soil buildup. Soil buildup may lead to arcing  
and cause damage to the oven.  
Do not attempt to remove supports from cavity walls.  
Wipe with wet cloth.  
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-  
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.  
Mild, nonabrasive soap or detergent and washcloth,  
toothbrush or cotton swab:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
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Replacing Filters  
Replacing Oven Light  
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.  
The oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will automatically  
come on when the door is opened and when the oven is  
operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.  
To Replace:  
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.  
2. Pull the vent grille out.  
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.  
3. Lift up the bulb cover.  
2. Remove each charcoal filter by pushing the filter toward the  
center of the oven until it is clear of the narrow outer lip.  
Swing the filter down and slide it out.  
1
1. Bulb cover  
4. Replace light. Close bulb cover.  
To Replace:  
1. Replace each charcoal filter by positioning it above the wide  
lip near the center of the oven. Swing the filter up into  
position and slide it toward the narrow lip. The filter will now  
be held in position between the lips.  
5. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push the top  
until it snaps into place.  
2. Replace each grease filter by inserting the end without the  
tab into the frame. Swing other side up and slide into  
position.  
Replacing Cooktop Light  
The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb.  
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.  
6. Plug in oven or reconnect power.  
To Replace:  
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.  
2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove  
cover.  
3. Remove the burned-out bulb.  
4. Replace bulb, using a tissue to handle the bulb, or wearing  
cotton gloves. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.  
5. Replace bulb cover and mounting screw.  
6. Plug in oven or reconnect power.  
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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  
Turntable rotates both directions  
Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker  
tripped?  
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of  
cycle.  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.  
Display shows messages  
Is the appliance wired properly?  
See Installation Instructions provided with your oven.  
Is the display showing “Home”?  
There has been a power failure or the clock time has been  
turned off. See “Clock” section to reset the clock or to turn it  
on.  
Oven will not operate  
Is the door completely closed?  
Firmly close door.  
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?  
Press the cancel pad/button to clear the message. If it  
reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service”  
section.  
Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the  
door?  
Remove spacer, then firmly close door.  
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?  
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating  
See “Oven Control” section.  
Is the Child Lock set?  
See “Child Lock” section.  
Is the Timer in use?  
See “Timer” section.  
Is the Learning Mode activated?  
See “Learning Mode” section.  
Is the Learning Mode in use?  
See “Learning Mode” section.  
Is the magnetron working properly?  
Tones are not sounding  
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.  
Are tones turned off?  
See “Tones” section.  
Touch screen does not take command, or takes wrong  
command  
Steam is coming from the vent grille  
Try using fingertip or fingernail. See “Display/Touch Screen”  
section.  
Some steam is normal.  
Fan running slower than usual  
Oven door looks wavy  
Has the oven been stored in a cold area?  
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal  
room temperature.  
This is normal and will not affect performance.  
Turntable will not operate  
Cooking times seem too long  
Is the turntable properly in place?  
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely  
on the turntable support.  
Is the cooking power set properly?  
See “Cooking Power” section.  
Is the turntable support operating properly?  
Are large amounts of food being heated?  
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.  
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support.  
Replace turntable. Put in 1 cup (250 mL) of water, then restart  
oven. If still not working, call for service. See “Assistance or  
Service” section. Do not operate the oven without turntable  
and turntable support working properly.  
Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave  
Oven Safety?”  
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the  
home.  
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Quartz bulb does not appear to be on  
Radio, TV or cordless phone interference  
This is not unusual. See “Grill Element” section.  
Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?  
Try a different outlet.  
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.  
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.  
Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?  
Make sure these areas are clean.  
Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz?  
Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless  
networks may experience static or noise while the oven is on.  
Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone or  
avoid using these items during oven operation.  
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.  
For further assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with  
any questions or concerns at:  
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.  
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances  
Customer Interaction Center  
553 Benson Road  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
If you need replacement parts  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
only use 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.  
Replacement Parts  
To locate factory specified parts in your area, call our Customer  
Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest KitchenAid  
designated service center.  
Glass Turntable  
Sizzle Pan  
Part No. 4393799  
Part No. 8184863  
Turntable Support and Rollers  
Part No. 8184102  
Handle (for Sizzle Pan)  
Part No. 8204652  
Turntable Rollers  
Part No. 4393861  
Grill Rack (circular)  
Part No. 8184862  
In the U.S.A.  
Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll free:  
1-800-422-1230.  
Turntable Hub  
Part No. 8183949  
Grease Filters  
Part No. 8184001  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Cooking Rack (rectangular)  
Part No. 8184865  
Charcoal Filters  
Part No. 8184002  
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.  
Installation information.  
Cooktop and Oven Halogen  
Capsule Bulb  
Part No. 8185188  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.).  
Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and  
service companies. KitchenAid designated service  
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.  
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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.  
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS  
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 the product, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada will pay for factory specified parts for the following  
components if defective in materials or workmanship:  
Electric element  
Solid state touch control system parts  
SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
On microwaves ovens only, in the second through tenth years from date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and  
maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the 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.  
ITEMS KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair  
house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing.  
2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty  
coverage.  
3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in  
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by KitchenAid.  
5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.  
6. Pickup and delivery. This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.  
7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
8. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.  
9. The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with  
published installation instructions.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION  
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS 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 OR PROVINCE  
TO PROVINCE.  
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, 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 the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help  
can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling KitchenAid. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada,  
call 1-800-807-6777.  
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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 major 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 located on the product.  
Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Address________________________________________________________  
Phone number__________________________________________________  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
8205975/4619-652-61654  
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