Kenwood K25MSS10, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Microwave K25MSS10 DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line 0844 561 6263 Currys and 08700 118 117 Pixmania ...

Page 2: ...owave 11 12 microwave heating categories 13 microwave cooking 19 two stage cooking 20 delay start cooking program set in advance 21 22 quick start cooking 23 defrosting 24 defrost by weight 24 defrost by time 24 querying cooking function 25 to find out the cooking power 25 to find out the time 25 to find out the pre set time 25 cleaning your microwave 26 27 troubleshooting 28 29 questions and answ...

Page 3: ...re use operating instructions care maintenance and troubleshooting steam 14 condensation 14 product overview 14 15 control panel overview 15 checking your microwave 16 clock setting 17 setting the child lock 18 ...

Page 4: ... from children Keep power unit mains cable and plug away from water Never exceed the maximum capacities When using an attachment read the safety instructions Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given sup...

Page 5: ... not intended for commercial use It should never be used for drying clothes or other non food purposes The microwave should not be left unattended when in use The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the oven cavity open the door immediately after the cooking function has stopped to allow steam to escape On...

Page 6: ...ervision The microwave MUST NOT be treated nor used like a toy 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 fire In the event of fire Keep the oven door closed Turn off the power Unplug the appliance from the mains power first aid Treat scalding by Quickly placing the scald under cold ...

Page 7: ...ts Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables such as potatoes Never use scratched cracked or damaged glass in a microwave Damaged glass can explode delayed boiling Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up when removing them from the microwave Take the following precautions Always stir liquids before and after cooking Allow them to stand Use containers that are wider at the top than the botto...

Page 8: ...d requirements warning Improper connection of the equipment earthing conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The wires in the cord are coloured as follows Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly earthed Never modify the plug provided with the appliance If the plug does...

Page 9: ...le rotates Only use one piece of foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces Follow these guidelines when using foil in your microwave Remove foil lids from containers before using in the microwave Some lids are made of card with a foil covering these should be removed too Use a microwave safe transparent lid if possible Stir food during cooking if the container has a ...

Page 10: ...oose a flat work surface for your microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires and away from cold areas You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and 30cm above so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking This microwave is not designed to be built in 3 Plug your microwave into a standard household electrical socket 230 240 volt 13 amp rated Avoid using a socket...

Page 11: ... cakes arrange them evenly on the turntable so that they cook evenly Never stack food in your microwave Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly It is also recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry especially if they contain a bone Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in its own fat Anything co...

Page 12: ...The microwave energy focuses on the moisture in the food causing lots of tiny vibrations The vibrations get so great that the moisture and the food heats up Fig 1 checking your cooking utensils Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave If you are not sure if you can use a utensil in your microwave follow this simple test 1 Put the utensil into the microwav...

Page 13: ... the heating category for your microwave oven Check the cooking times for category E on the food s packaging to see how long it should be cooked for Please see below example for reference To microwave Remove outer packaging Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES Place on a microwaveable plate Heat on full power Stir or turn halfway through heating Heating Category Wattage IEC 705 B D 650W 750W Full power i...

Page 14: ... microwave and from around the door condensation As the steam cools you may find the 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 Fig 1 There is n...

Page 15: ...ng settings power pad Use this button to select the microwave function express pad Use this button to quick start cooking by increments of 30 seconds start pad Use this button to also start restart cooking memory pad Use this button to set the multi stage cooking time pad Use this button to find out the countdown cooking time pre set pad Use this button to preset cooking time 0 9 pads Use this num...

Page 16: ...e glass turntable and turntable ring whenever you use the microwave Place a cup of water on the glass turntable Make sure the cup is microwave safe it should not have any decorative metal trim 2 Close the oven door 3 Press the cancel pad to clear any settings that have already been made Fig 2 4 Press the express pad once and then press the start pad to start a simple 15 second microwave cooking cy...

Page 17: ...isplay 0 2 Press the 0 9 numeric pads to enter the correct time For example to enter the time 1 30 in the afternoon you need to press 1 3 0 3 Press the clock pad again to complete the clock setting 4 will start flashing and the time will illuminate NOTE This is a 12 hour clock When the microwave is connected to the mains the first time or when the power is resumed after a power interruption the LE...

Page 18: ...ou have cancelled it Please follow the steps below to set the child lock 1 Press the cancel pad for 3 seconds and the microwave will sound to indicate the microwave has set the child lock 2 To release the child lock press the cancel pad again for 3 seconds and the microwave will sound to indicate that the microwave has released the child lock 1 2 ...

Page 19: ... 00 2 Press the power pad once and the LED display will show P10 Press numeric pad 8 to change the microwave power level to P8 3 Press the start pad to confirm and start cooking 4 Press the cancel pad once to stop cooking and again to cancel the setting Power Numeric Pads Control Numeric Pads LED Display Microwave Power 1 0 P10 100 9 P9 90 8 P8 80 7 P7 70 6 P6 60 5 P5 50 4 P4 40 3 P3 30 2 P2 20 1 ...

Page 20: ...ill show 1S 3 Press the time pad and then press the numeric pads 0 9 to enter the time 7 0 0 for second stage cooking The LED display shows 7 00 4 Press the power pad once and the LED display will show P10 Press numeric pad 8 to change the microwave power level to P8 5 Press the start pad to confirm and start cooking The microwave will sound once to indicate it has started the first stage cooking ...

Page 21: ...ogram 1 a Press the pre set pad to preset the starting time for the cooking The LED display will show 0 b Press the numeric pads 1 3 0 to adjust the starting time until the LED display shows 1 30 2 Press power pad once and the LED display will show P10 Press the numeric pad 8 to change the microwave power level to 80 3 Press the time pad once and then press the numeric pads 5 0 0 to enter the cook...

Page 22: ...e numeric pads 5 0 0 to enter the time for first stage cooking The LED display shows 5 00 ATTENTION Do not press the start pad at this point 3 Press the memory pad once and the LED display will show S1 4 Press the time pad once and then press the numeric pads 7 0 0 to enter the time for second stage cooking The LED display shows 7 00 5 Press the power pad once and the LED display will show P10 Pre...

Page 23: ...hen press the start pad You may increase the cooking time up to 2 minutes 2 Alternatively you can press the time pad and then the numeric pads 0 9 to set the cooking time with 100 microwave power first Then press the start pad to start cooking quick start cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 30 seconds with 100 microwave power Please follow the steps below 1 2 2 1 2 ...

Page 24: ... hot and cook the food 4 Press the cancel pad once to cancel the defrosting defrost by time 1 Press the defrost by speed pad twice and the LED display will show and 0 2 Press the numeric pads 0 9 to set the defrosting time 3 Press the start pad to start defrosting 4 Press the cancel pad to cancel the setting Defrosting Programme table Food Category Maximum Weight Display Meat 2300g d1 Poultry 4000...

Page 25: ... the LED display will show the time while the oven is microwave cooking It will last for 3 seconds and then return to its original display to find out the pre set time 3 While the oven is still in the pre set state press the preset button once and the LED display will show the pre set time It will last for 3 seconds and then return to its original display querying the cooking function This feature...

Page 26: ...ug your microwave from the mains and wait for it On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times Keep the inside of the door clean with a damp cloth Use warm soapy water for stubborn marks and dry thoroughly The inside of the door has a special coating and must not be cleaned with abrasive pads or cleaning powd...

Page 27: ...n in the same manner as the inside of the oven If grease is left to accumulate it can smoke and even catch fire Keep the front of the oven clean so that the door can close properly Be careful not to spill water into the vents a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean to cool down completely before cleaning microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook Wipe it wit...

Page 28: ... inwards standing time lets you cook the centre of the food just right without the outside being overcooked Q Why does my oven sometimes take longer to cook than it says in the recipe A First check that the oven was set just as the recipe said Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent overcooking but differences in the weight size shape and starting temperature of food will a...

Page 29: ...o change the bulb yourself Q There are sparks inside the oven when I use the microwave Will this cause any damage A Yes Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils and that your containers don t have a metal trim You must not use metal in your microwave except foil when you cook Q Light is showing through the vents and door Does this mean the microwave energy can escape A No It is normal f...

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