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KitchenAid KBMC140 User Manual

KitchenAid KBMC140
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UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN WITH
CONVECTION AND/OR BROIL ELEMENT
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
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca
Table of Contents............................................................................................................2
Models KBMC140 KBMC147 KEMC308 KEMC378 KEMC307 KEMC377 YKEMC307 YKEMC308 YKBMC140
8304067A
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KitchenAid KBMC140 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKitchenAid
ModelKBMC140
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Microwave Oven Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety precautions for operating the microwave oven to prevent hazards.

Precautions for Excessive Microwave Exposure

Guidelines to avoid exposure to microwave energy and ensure door safety.

Electrical and Parts Information

Electrical Requirements and Grounding

Information on voltage, grounding, and electrical system requirements for the oven.

Key Parts and Features Overview

Identification and description of major physical components of the oven.

Turntable, Crisper Pan, and Grids

Details on the turntable, crisper pan for browning, and grids for cooking.

Microwave Oven Control Panel Layouts

Diagrams and descriptions of control panels for different model types.

Display, Signals, and Timers

Explains display functions, audible tones, timer, and control lock features.

Quick Start, Clock, and Cancel Operations

Instructions for using Easy Minute Start, Clock, and Microwave Oven Cancel.

Microwave Oven Usage Guide

Understanding Food Characteristics for Cooking

How food properties like amount, size, temperature, and density affect cooking.

Essential Cooking Guidelines and Techniques

General advice on covering, stirring, arranging, piercing, shielding, and standing time.

Safe Cookware and Dinnerware Selection

Recommendations for safe cookware materials and testing procedures.

Microwave Cooking Power Levels Explained

Guide to different power levels and their uses in microwave cooking.

Approved and Prohibited Oven Items

Guidelines for using approved items and listing prohibited materials.

Cooking Functions

Custom Cook Feature and Stages

Preset times and powers for specific foods and programming multi-stage cooking.

Cooking in Stages Guide

How to program multiple cooking times and power levels sequentially.

Custom Reheat Procedures

Preset reheat settings for various food types and beverages.

Custom Defrost Operation

Using the defrost feature manually or with presets.

Custom Defrost Chart and Preparation

A detailed chart for defrosting meats, poultry, fish, bagels, fruit juice, and rolls.

Popcorn Cooking Guide

Instructions for popping popcorn using the dedicated setting.

Special Cooking Modes

Keeping Food Warm and Crisp Features

How to keep food warm and use the Crisp feature for browning.

Broil Feature Instructions

Instructions for using the broil element for cooking and browning food.

Broiling Chart and Convection Cooking

Broiling times and preparation, plus methods for convection cooking.

Convection Cooking Methods (Preheat/No Preheat)

Steps for convection cooking, with and without preheating the oven.

Microwave Cook Chart

Microwave Reheat Chart

Microwave Oven Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning Procedures for Oven Components

Instructions for cleaning the microwave oven cavity, door, exterior, turntable, crisper pan, and grids.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Oven Operation and Display Problems

Covers issues like oven not operating, humming noise, wavy door, and display messages.

Turntable, Audio, and Cooking Performance Issues

Solutions for turntable not working, no tones, and cooking performance problems.

Broiling, Interference, and Time Issues

Addresses sparking, smoke, long cook times, and radio/TV interference.

Assistance and Service Information

Customer Service Contact (USA & Canada)

Contact details and support services for US and Canadian customers.

Replacement Parts and Accessories Catalog

List of common replacement parts and their associated part numbers.

KitchenAid Appliance Warranty Details

Limited Warranty Coverage Periods

Details of warranty coverage for the first year and extended component warranties.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Items not covered by the warranty and legal disclaimers.

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