KitchenAid KCMS145J KCMS145JBL0 - User Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Microwave Oven
3828W5A1502/8172187
Model
KCMS185J KCMS145J
A Note to You..................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ................3
Installation Instructions ................5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ............................7
How your microwave
oven works ....................................7
Radio interference ........................7
For the best cooking results..........7
Testing your microwave oven........7
Testing your dinnerware
or cookware ..................................8
Operating tips................................8
Electrical connection ....................8
Microwave oven features ..............9
Control panel features ................10
Using PERSONAL CHOICE........11
Built-in kits ..................................11
Setting the clock..........................12
Using the minute timer ................12
Using the cooking rack................12
Using Your Microwave Oven ......13
Cooking at high cook power........13
Cooking at different cook powers..13
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle ............................14
Using CUSTOM DEFROST ........15
Defrosting tips ............................15
Using CUSTOM COOK ..............15
Using EASY START....................16
Using KEEP WARM ....................16
Auto Sensor Cooking ..................17
Using AUTO SENSOR COOK ....17
Auto sensor cooking chart ..........17
Using AUTO SENSOR REHEAT..18
Auto sensor reheating chart........18
Using AUTO SENSOR
POPCORN ..................................19
Auto sensor popcorn chart..........19
Cooking Guide..............................20
Caring for Your Microwave Oven..21
Questions and Answers ..............22
Troubleshooting ..........................23
Requesting Assistance or Service..24
Warranty........................................25
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Summary

A NOTE TO YOU

For Assistance and Service

Contact details and required information for support.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety precautions for appliance use.

Precautions for Microwave Exposure

Specifics on preventing microwave energy exposure.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Requirements

Specifies power needs and connection types.

Grounding Instructions

Details on proper electrical grounding.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Microwave Oven Features

Control Panel Features

Details the function of each control pad.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Cooking at High Cook Power

Instructions for cooking at 100% power.

Cooking at Different Cook Powers

Using Custom Defrost

Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle

Using Custom Cook

AUTO SENSOR COOKING

Using Auto Sensor Cook

Using Auto Sensor Reheat

Using Auto Sensor Popcorn

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for maintaining the oven's surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Covers initial checks and other problems with causes.

REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Obtaining Assistance and Service

KitchenAid KCMS145J KCMS145JBL0 Specifications

General

Brand	KitchenAid
Model	KCMS145J KCMS145JBL0
Category	Microwave Oven
Type	Countertop
Capacity	1.4 cu. ft.
Power	900 Watts
Color	Black
Turntable	Yes
Sensor Cooking	Yes
Convection Cooking	No
Grill Function	No
Pre-Programmed Settings	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Control Type	Electronic