Kenwood K23MFW15, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ...he main unit 16 the control panel 16 checking your microwave 17 clock setting 18 kitchen timer 19 setting the child lock 20 microwave cooking 21 multi stage cooking 22 quick cooking 23 auto cooking 24 auto cook menu 24 auto cook menu table 25 defrosting 26 defrost by weight 26 defrost by time 26 checking the cooking function 27 to find out the current cooking setting 27 to find out the time 27 cle...

Page 4: ...s and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Keep the appliance and its cord...

Page 5: ...ave microwave use This microwave is not intended for commercial use The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire This microwave can only be used indoors in a dry well ventilated domestic indoor area Do not place the microwave in a cabinet Insta...

Page 6: ... faster than expected Do not leave the microwave unattended during use Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake The sugar or fat can overheat and in some cases catch fire Do not overcook food Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers bags before placing them in the oven hazardous materials Keep combustible m...

Page 7: ...the microwave These include Metal cooking utensils Metal plates or trays Wire twist ties Crockery with metal trims Meat thermometer Never use equipment made of metal except aluminium foil in your microwave The microwave energy cannot pass through metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the microwave Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment is causing sparks Remember that ...

Page 8: ...or babies and small children Always test the food or liquid temperature before feeding it to the baby When using a baby bottle ensure the teat is removed before heating When warming baby food or milk ensure the food is thoroughly stirred and at a safe consumable temperature caution hot surface During cooking the outer surface will become hot Do not touch the outer casing of the microwave Care shou...

Page 9: ... 0344 800 3456 for assistance Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing your new Kenwood Microwave These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manua...

Page 10: ... and other equipment plugged in Do not use a multi adapter 4 To protect your work surface we recommend that you fix some non slip cushion buttons not included to the underside of the microwave getting ready This microwave is designed for home use It should not be used for commercial catering 1 After unpacking your microwave check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box Make sure there are n...

Page 11: ... of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave there is more information at the back of this instruction manual cooking with a microwave Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and whilst you should make sure that food is fully cooked you should be careful not to overcook it Food can catch fire if excessive cooking times are us...

Page 12: ... cover Use shallow containers with a large surface area Do not use containers that are more than 1 25in 3 5cm deep Use gloves when handling any aluminium foil Do not completely cover food with aluminium foil The microwave energy cannot pass through the aluminium foil so the food will not cook Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the microwave Do not use more than one piece of aluminium fo...

Page 13: ...structions Do not close with metal tie Make slits to allow steam to escape Paper plates and cups Use for short term cooking warming only Do not leave oven unattended while cooking Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat Use with supervision for short term cooking only Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming Plastic Microwave safe only F...

Page 14: ...put power of the oven Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g 1lb 2oz should have cooking instructions for heating categories A to E Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the heating category of the oven The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required This is shown in the diagrams below oven output power Less heating time requir...

Page 15: ...e microwave and from around the door condensation As the steam cools you may find that condensation gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents Always dry the microwave after cooking foods with a high moisture content Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents and around the door without microwave energy escaping There is no da...

Page 16: ...rost food by weight TIME DEFROST Button Use this button to defrost food by time KITCHEN TIMER Button Use this button to set cooking timer This is not the clock STOP CLEAR Button Use this button to pause stop clear settings START 30SEC CONFIRM Button Use this button to quick start cooking for 30 seconds and confirm selection settings Each press adds 30 seconds Buttons Use these buttons to set time ...

Page 17: ...microwave cooking cycle that allows you to check the operation of the microwave 6 When the cooking cycle has finished the water should be hot be careful when you take the cup out of the microwave 7 Press the STOP CLEAR 1 button to clear any settings checking your microwave Check your microwave after unpacking For your safety the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking Close the door a...

Page 18: ... if there is no operation within 1 minute the microwave will go back to the previous status automatically To find out the current time while the microwave is operating press the Clock 1 button It will last for 2 3 seconds and then return to its original display 1 Press the CLOCK 1 button and the hour digits will flash 2 Press the 2 buttons to adjust the hour digits The input time has to be within ...

Page 19: ...elect the timer time The input time has to be within 5secs 95mins 3 Press the START 30SEC CONFIRM 4 button to confirm the setting 4 Once the elapsed time is reached the microwave will sound and return to its original state 5 Press STOP CLEAR 3 at any time to cancel the timer The time setting is between 0 05 95 00 Varying time increments are added or subtracted for each press of the 1 buttons as fo...

Page 20: ... 3 seconds the unit will beep The LED will display current time The child lock indicator will illuminate to indicate the microwave has set the child lock 2 To release the child lock press the STOP CLEAR 1 button again for 3 seconds the unit will beep The child lock indicator will disappear from the LED display to indicate that the microwave has released the child lock 1 K23MFW15_IB_Final190903 ind...

Page 21: ...sult in overheating and damaging the magnetron Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking Whilst you should ensure that food is thoroughly cooked you should be careful not to overcook it Alternatively after you press the MICROWAVE 1 button once you can press the 2 buttons until the LED display shows P80 1 Press the MICROWAVE 1 button once and the LED display will show P100 P...

Page 22: ...onfirm and start the cooking Example If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes then cook at 80 microwave power for 7 minutes 1 Press TIME DEFROST 3 to display dEF2 2 Press 2 to select 5 minutes 3 Press MICROWAVE 1 twice to choose P80 80 power 4 Press START 30SEC CONFIRM 4 to confirm 5 Press 2 to choose 7 minutes 6 Press START 30SEC CONFIRM 4 to start cooking multi stage cooking 2 cooking stages ca...

Page 23: ... CONFIRM 2 button to start the quick cooking Press the START 30SEC CONFIRM 2 button again to add another 30 seconds 2 Press the STOP CLEAR 1 button once to stop the cooking Press the STOP CLEAR 1 button again to cancel the setting This function does not work when using defrost by weight and auto menu cooking 2 1 K23MFW15_IB_Final190903 indd 23 23 09 2019 17 58 ...

Page 24: ... the auto menu table for details 5 Press START 30SEC CONFIRM 3 to confirm and start cooking 6 Press STOP CLEAR 2 once to pause Press again to cancel the setting For instance If you want to cook 350g of fish using the auto menu programme Please follow the steps below 1 Press 1 to select the auto cook function 2 Press the 1 buttons to select the Auto Menu programme for fish The LED display will show...

Page 25: ...e microwave Pierce the film with a fork before cooking 100g with 800g cold water 100g 21 00 100g of Pasta 800ml of Cold Water A 5 Potato 200g 200g 5 00 For best results pierce the potato s skin before cooking Once the potato is cooked wrap it in aluminium foil for at least 5 minutes to ensure it is cooked thoroughly 400g 400g 9 30 600g 600g 13 30 A 6 Fish 250g 250g 5 00 Make sure food is cooked th...

Page 26: ...l show dEF1 2 Press the 2 buttons to adjust the weight of your food The default range is 100g to 2000g 3 Press the START 30SEC CONFIRM 5 button to start defrosting 4 Press the STOP CLEAR 4 button once to stop defrosting Press the STOP CLEAR 4 button again to cancel the setting defrost by time 1 Press the TIME DEFROST 3 button once and the LED display will show dEF2 2 Press the 2 buttons to set the...

Page 27: ...ing setting while the unit is in microwave mode The display will last for 2 3 seconds and the microwave will then return to its original display to find out the time 2 Press the CLOCK 2 button once and the LED display will show the time while the microwave is in microwave mode The display will last for 2 3 seconds and the microwave will then return to its original display 1 2 K23MFW15_IB_Final1909...

Page 28: ...utlet grids clean 2 Keep the front of the microwave clean so that the door can close properly 3 Be careful not to spill water into the vents 4 Do not remove the wave guide cover It is important to keep the cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the microwave If grease is left to accumulate it can smoke and even catch fire 5 Keep the inside of the door clean with a damp cloth Use warm soap...

Page 29: ...on the inside of the door Condensation is perfectly normal especially when you are cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes Does the microwave energy get through the window on the door No The door has a special metal screen with holes that lets you see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out Steam comes out of the side of the door and vents Can microwave energy get out...

Page 30: ...ve output 800 W microwave frequency 2450 MHz outside dimensions height x width x depth 302 mm x 502 mm x 420 mm power consumption microwave input 1270 W Features and specifications may change without prior notice K23MFW15_IB_Final190903 indd 30 23 09 2019 17 58 ...

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Page 32: ... drop off your waste for recycling please contact your local authority or where you purchased your product Manufactured for DSG Retail Limited under a Trademark License from Kenwood Limited DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service Need Help with your product Your product is supported by Knowhow under a Trademark Licence from Kenwood Limited For help or spare parts please call us o...