KitchenAid KMHC319 User Manual

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Microwave Hood Combination Model KMHC319 Quick Reference Guide
MENU PROGRAMS: Touch the menu control. Use control arrows to scroll through program options, then touch SELECT control.
Follow display prompts to select submenu items and/or amounts, and then start the program.
POPCORN (sensor)
Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bags:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or
2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
BAKED POTATO (sensor)
Senses 1-4 potatoes, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel,
around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place single potato
to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
VEGETABLE
1 Canned Vegetable – 8, 14, 16 or 32 oz (227, 397, 454 or 907 g):
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
2 Fresh Vegetable – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water.
Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
3 Frozen Vegetable – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe container. Add
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
REHEAT
1 Beverage – 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat
faster.
2 Casserole – 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL or 1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3 Meal – Senses 1 plate, about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and
vent.
4 Pizza – 1, 2 or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each:
Place on paper towel lined paper plate.
5Sauce – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
6Soup – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
7 Rolls/Muffins: Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be
counted as 1 piece.
■ Fresh – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each
■ Frozen – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each
8 Manual Reheat: Enter Reheat time, up to 99:59.
DEFROST
1 Meat – 0.1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2Poultry – 0.1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.
3 Fish/Seafood – 0.1 to 4.5 lbs (45 g to 2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
4Bread – 0.1 to 2.0 lbs (45 to 907 g):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
SOFTEN/MELT
1 Soften Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Soften Caramel Dip – 16 oz (454 g):
Remove lid from container or place in microwave-safe dish.
3 Soften Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
4 Soften Frozen Juice – 12 oz (340 g):
Remove lid from container.
5 Soften Ice Cream – 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
6 Manual Soften: Enter Soften time, up to 99:59.
7 Melt Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
8Melt Caramel – 11 oz (312 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
9Melt Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
10 Melt Chocolate – 1 to 12 oz (28 to 340 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
11 Melt Marshmallows – 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
12 Manual Melt: Enter Melt time, up to 99:59.
COOK
1 Eggs
■ Poached Eggs – 1, 2, 3 or 4 eggs:
Add 2 tbs water to each cup for each egg. Place cups with water
on the turntable, and start the cycle. At signal, add egg to each
cup, pierce yolk(s), and cover.
■ Scrambled Eggs – 1, 2, 3 or 4 eggs:
Add 1 tbs water per egg. Mix egg(s) and water together and
place in microwave-safe container with high sides. Cover with
plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Meals
■ Frozen Entree – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (Sensor);
40 or 60 oz (1134 or 1701 g) (Non-sensor, convection cycle):
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not
in microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic
wrap, and vent.
■ Frozen Burrito – 1 or 2 pieces:
Place on microwave-safe plate.
■ Frozen Snack Pocket – 1 or 2 servings:
Follow directions on package.
3 Hot Cereal/Oatmeal: Follow directions on package. use
microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
■ Instant Oatmeal/Cereal – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
■ Regular Oatmeal – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
■ Quick Grits – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
■ Regular Grits – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
■ Hot Wheat – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
4 Meat/Poultry
■ Chicken Pieces/Bone-in – 0.5 to 3.5 lbs:
Use microwave-safe container. Add 2 tbs water, cover with
plastic wrap, and vent.
■ Chicken Pieces/Boneless – 0.2 to 2.0 lbs:
Use microwave-safe container. Add 2 tbs water, cover with
plastic wrap, and vent.
■ Ground Beef – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 lbs:
Break into pieces, and place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with
plastic wrap. Stir at signal.
■ Ground Poultry – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 lbs:
Break into pieces, and place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with
plastic wrap. Stir at signal.
■ Hot Dog – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings:
Pierce skin with fork. Place on microwave-safe plate.
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KitchenAid KMHC319 Specifications

General

Capacity	1.9 cu. ft.
Wattage	1000 Watts
Sensor Cooking	Yes
Convection Cooking	Yes
Color	Stainless Steel
Pre-Programmed Settings	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Warranty	1 Year Limited
Control Type	Electronic Touch

Summary

Popcorn Cooking

Popcorn Sensor Cooking

Sensor cooking for 3.0-3.5 oz popcorn bags. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1-2 seconds.

Baked Potato Cooking

Baked Potato Sensor Cooking

Sensor cooking for 1-4 potatoes (10-13 oz each). Pierce potatoes and place on paper towel.

Vegetable Cooking

Canned Vegetable Preparation

Cook canned vegetables (8-32 oz) in microwave-safe container, cover, vent, stir, and let stand.

Fresh Vegetable Preparation

Cook fresh vegetables (1-4 cups) with water in microwave-safe container, cover, vent, stir, and let stand.

Frozen Vegetable Preparation

Cook frozen vegetables (1-4 cups) with water in microwave-safe container, cover, vent, stir, and let stand.

Reheat Functions

Beverage Reheating

Reheat 1-2 cups (8 oz each) beverages without cover. Note cup opening diameter affects heating speed.

Casserole Reheating

Reheat 1-4 cups casserole in microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, stir, and let stand.

Meal Reheating

Reheat a meal (approx. 8-16 oz) on a microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.

Pizza Reheating

Reheat 1-3 slices of pizza (4 oz each) on a paper towel lined paper plate.

Sauce Reheating

Reheat 1-4 cups sauce in microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, stir, and let stand.

Soup Reheating

Reheat 1-4 cups soup in microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, stir, and let stand.

Rolls/Muffins Reheating

Reheat fresh or frozen rolls/muffins (1-6 pieces) on a paper towel.

Manual Reheat

Enter custom reheat time, up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

Defrosting Guide

Meat Defrost

Defrost meat (0.1-6.5 lbs) by removing wrap and placing in microwave-safe dish, uncovered.

Poultry Defrost

Defrost poultry (0.1-6.5 lbs) breast-side up in microwave-safe dish, uncovered.

Fish/Seafood Defrost

Defrost fish/seafood (0.1-4.5 lbs) by removing wrap and placing in microwave-safe dish, uncovered.

Bread Defrost

Defrost bread (0.1-2.0 lbs) by removing wrap and placing in microwave-safe dish, uncovered.

Soften and Melt Functions

Soften Butter/Margarine

Soften butter/margarine (0.5-2.0 sticks) by unwrapping and placing in microwave-safe dish.

Soften Caramel Dip

Soften 16 oz caramel dip by removing lid or placing in microwave-safe dish.

Soften Cream Cheese

Soften 3 or 8 oz cream cheese by unwrapping and placing in microwave-safe dish.

Soften Frozen Juice

Soften 12 oz frozen juice by removing the lid from the container.

Soften Ice Cream

Soften ice cream (16-64 oz) by placing the container on the turntable.

Manual Soften

Enter custom soften time, up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

Melt Butter/Margarine

Melt butter/margarine (0.5-2.0 sticks) by unwrapping and placing in microwave-safe dish.

Melt Caramel

Melt 11 oz caramel by unwrapping and placing in microwave-safe dish.

Melt Cheese

Melt 8 or 16 oz cheese in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.

Melt Chocolate

Melt 1-12 oz chocolate in microwave-safe dish.

Melt Marshmallows

Melt 5 or 10 oz marshmallows in microwave-safe dish.

Manual Melt

Enter custom melt time, up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

Cooking Functions

Egg Cooking

Cook poached or scrambled eggs (1-4 eggs) using specified water amounts and microwave-safe containers.

Frozen Meal Cooking

Cook frozen entrees (10-60 oz) and burritos/snack pockets following package or specific instructions.

Hot Cereal/Oatmeal Preparation

Prepare instant or regular oatmeal/cereal and grits, using microwave-safe bowls with high sides.

Meat/Poultry Cooking

Cook chicken pieces (bone-in/boneless), ground beef/poultry, and hot dogs using specific instructions.

Steam and Simmer Functions

Fresh Fish Fillet Steaming

Steam fresh fish fillets (0.5-2.0 lbs) with 1/2 cup water in steamer base, covered.

Fresh Vegetable Steaming

Steam fresh vegetables (various types) with 1/2 cup water in steamer base, covered.

Frozen Vegetable Steaming

Steam frozen vegetables (1-4 cups) with 1/2 cup water in steamer base, covered.

Dried Pasta Cooking

Cook dried pasta using steamer; add water, start cycle, add pasta when prompted, and resume.

Rice Cooking

Cook rice (long grain brown/white, instant white) in steamer base with water, covered.

Shrimp Steaming

Steam shrimp (5-8 oz) with 1/2 cup water in steamer base, covered.

Manual Steam

Manually steam food with 1/2 cup water in steamer base, covered. Provides sample times.

Manual Simmer

Simmer food and liquid in steamer, covered. Enter simmer time after liquid boils.

Steam Cleaning

Clean interior by placing 1 cup water on turntable and starting a 15-minute cycle.

Convection Bake Functions

Convection Bake Biscuits

Bake refrigerated biscuits (regular or large) using a round cake or pizza pan.

Convection Bake Bread

Bake frozen garlic bread, quick bread, yeast bread, or muffins using appropriate pans.

Convection Bake Casseroles

Bake lasagna, pasta, or vegetable casseroles (1.5-2.0 qt) in specified pans and let stand.

Convection Bake Desserts

Bake angel food cake, brownies, cookies, fresh or frozen pies using appropriate pans.

Convection Bake Frozen Pizza

Bake rising crust or thin crust pizza (6-12") on a pizza pan or convection rack.

Convection Bake Frozen Rolls

Bake frozen rolls (1-8 servings) using a round cake or pizza pan.

Convection Bake Fresh Rolls

Bake fresh rolls (4-8 servings) using refrigerated dough in a round cake or pizza pan.

Convection Bake Quiche

Bake a 9" quiche using a microwave-safe dish.

Manual Convection Bake

Manually set temperature (250-450°F) and time for baking. Preheat required.

Convection Roast Functions

Convection Roast Beef

Roast beef (2.0-4.0 lbs) for medium doneness, let stand covered.

Convection Roast Frozen Chicken Wings

Roast frozen chicken wings (1-4 servings) in a microwave-safe, ovenproof dish.

Convection Roast Whole Chicken

Roast a whole chicken (3.0-5.0 lbs), let stand covered.

Convection Roast Lamb Chops

Roast lamb chops (1-2) with fat around edges cut for medium doneness.

Convection Roast Meat Loaf

Roast meat loaf (1.0-2.0 lbs).

Convection Roast Pork Chops

Roast pork chops (1-2) with fat around edges cut.

Convection Roast Pork Roast

Roast pork roast (2.0-4.0 lbs), let stand covered.

Convection Roast Turkey Breast

Roast bone-in turkey breast (3.0-5.0 lbs), let stand covered.

Manual Convection Roast

Manually set temperature (250-450°F) and power (10-30%) for roasting. Preheat required.