KitchenAid 1.5 cu. ft. Capacity 1,200 Watts Use & Care Manual

1. Touch COOK TIME.

“STAGE 1” will appear briefly, then “ENTER COOK TIME” will 
scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 2.

2. Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power. 

See “Cooking Power.”

3. Touch START.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the 
cycle by touching EASY START (START).

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking 
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a 
warming stage.

1. Touch COOK TIME.

“STAGE 1” will appear briefly, then “ENTER COOK TIME” will 
scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook during 
the 1st stage.

2. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired cooking power 

for the 1st stage. See “Cooking Power.”

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional stage.

Keep Warm may be programmed to follow the last stage by 
touching KEEP WARM at any time during stage 
programming.

4. Touch START.

Two tones will sound between stages.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or 

stop reminder tones.

Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the 
cycling stage by touching EASY START (START).

Times and cooking power have been preset for certain 
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing 

process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.

**For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece.

1. Touch CUSTOM COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods

or

Touch number pad of desired food type from chart.

2. Enter quantity.

3. Touch START or wait for the microwave oven to start 

automatically after a brief delay.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or 

stop reminder tones.

50%, Medium

5

Cooking ham, whole poultry and 
pot roasts.

Simmering stews.

40%

4

Melting chocolate.

Heating bread, rolls and 
pastries.

30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost

3

Defrosting bread, fish, meats, 
poultry and precooked foods.

20%

2

Softening butter, cheese, and 
ice cream.

10%, Low

1

Taking chill out of fruit.

Bacon*

1

2-6 slices, average thickness/
Follow package directions.

Beverage

2

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.

Frozen Roll/Muffin 
(prebaked)

3

1-4 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each**/
Place on paper towel.

Fresh Roll/Muffin 
(prebaked)

4

1-4 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each**/
Place on paper towel.

Oatmeal

5

1-6 servings/
Follow package directions. Use 
microwavable bowls with high sides.