Kenwood Microwave Oven, User Manual

Page 1: ...I FUNCTION button selects functions 4 GRILL button 5 FAN button 6 MICRO button 7 AUTO MENU button rapid cooking programmes 8 TIME ADJUST knob sets automatic defrosting weight and cooking time 12 STOP CLEAR button stops cooking and clears settings 13 START 1 min button starts cooking and rapid heating ...

Page 2: ...A B E F G H C D I DESCRIPTION A Grill element B Control panel C Microwave outlet cover D Turntable spindle E Inside of door F Low wire rack G High wire rack H Turntable I Turntable support ring 29 ...

Page 3: ...e 49 2 8 Quick heat page 50 2 9 Child safety page 50 2 10Programmed start up page 50 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 3 1 Cleaning page 51 3 2 Maintenance page 52 MPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002 96 EC At the end of its working life the product must not be disposed of as urban waste It must be taken to a special local authority differe...

Page 4: ...oven with the door open by tampering with the safety devices 7 Do not operate the oven if objects for any kind get stuck between the front panel of the oven and the door Always keep the inside of the door E clean using a damp cloth and non abrasive detergents Do not allow dirt or remains of food to accumulate between the front panel of the oven on the door 8 The following warnings must be consider...

Page 5: ...to keep a minimum distance of 20 30 cm between an operating microwave oven and the pacemaker in order to avoid possible interference with the pacemaker If you suspect that such an interference is occurring turn the oven off immediately and contact the pacemaker manufacturer 22 If the oven overheats prolonged use use empty etc the safety thermostat could turn the oven off After cooling down the ove...

Page 6: ...LWAYS FREE fig 7 7 Place the turntable support I in the centre of the circular housing and rest the turntable H on top The spindle D must be inserted into the housing in the cen tre of the turntable N B Do not position the oven on or near sources of heat for example on top of a refrigerator fig 8 8 The appliance must be connected to a socket with a minimum current rating of 16A Make sure the house...

Page 7: ...Metal wood cane and crystal glass containers are not suitable for microwave cooking Since microwaves heat food and not the dish you can also heat food on the plate you intend to serve it on This can save you a lot of unnecessary washing up Remember that heat may be transferred from the food to the plate You may therefore have to use an oven glove to take it out of the oven All standard ovenware ma...

Page 8: ...his not only ensures even temperature distribution but also reduces cooking time 3 Turn food over during cooking This is specially important for meat whether in large pieces roasts whole chickens etc or small pieces chicken brea sts casseroles etc 4 Pierce foods with skins shells or peel eg apples potatoes tomatoes frankfurters fish etc with a fork at several points to allow steam to esca pe from ...

Page 9: ...UNCTIONS Press the button 2 The hour flashes 1 Set the hour by rotating the TIME ADJUST knob 8 The hour flashes 2 Press the button 2 again The minutes flash 3 Set the minutes by rotating the TIME ADJUST knob 8 The minutes flash on the display 1 4 Press the button 2 again The set time is displayed 5 If you want to change the time set press the button 2 and repeat the setting procedure as instruc te...

Page 10: ...nd fruit lose liquid Always place these foods in a bowl to defrost You are recommended to divide meat and place individual pieces in separate bags when freezing This will save you valuable time during preparation Always use caution when following the times given on frozen food packs as they are not always correct You are recommended to use slightly shorter defrosting times than those given Defrost...

Page 11: ... off and the door is closed press the STOP CLEAR button 9 once The cooking time and microwave power level can be modified even after the required function has been started by pressing the START 1 min button 10 Press the MICRO button 6 Maximum power appears on the display 100 Press the MICRO button 6 until the required power level is selected 100 maximum 10 mini mum If the button is not pres sed th...

Page 12: ...u can also cover with an upturned plate if possible mix or turn frequently to make the heating process quicker and more even use extreme caution when following times indicated on packaging Remember that in certain conditions these times may have to be increased Frozen food must be defrosted before heating starts The lower the initial temperature of the food the lon ger the time required for heatin...

Page 13: ... all types of commercially available precooked food to be heated to a temperature of 70 C Remove the food from any metal container and place it directly on the serving dish Always cover for best results Portions of all types of precooked food to be heated to a tem perature of 70 C The food should be placed directly on the serving plate Always cover with an upturned plate or clear film For convenie...

Page 14: ...fer to a serving plate MEAT When cooking meat with the microwave only function you should cover it with microwave resistant clear film This helps spread the heat evenly and avoids the food becoming dry and stringy This function can be used to cook stews goulash chicken breast etc To cook roasts kebabs etc use the combi function FISH Fish cooks fast and with excellent results Flavour to taste with ...

Page 15: ...eces Leave whole Cook uncovered and mix 2 3 times Add salt at end of cooking Type Quantity Power level Time set minutes Notes Standing time minutes FISH Fillets Slices Whole Whole Slices Shrimps prawns VEGETABLES Asparagus Artichokes Green beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts White green cabbage Red cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Aubergines Leaks Champignon mushrooms Onions Spinach Peas Fennel Pepp...

Page 16: ...ly and emits 10 beeps to indicate that the food can be inserted Proceed with points 1 2 and 3 above This function can be used to prepare all dishes which would normally be cooked in a traditional oven To ensure correct air circulation and optimum heat distribution food to be cooked must be placed in shallow ovenware on the low wire rack F As microwaves are not used in this function turntable rotat...

Page 17: ...lar tin Preheat the oven Use a cake tin with hook Preheat the oven Use a cake tin with hook Type Quantity Timer knob minutes Notes Lasagne Fresh pizza Roast Chicken Roast potatoes Fruit tart Plum cake Quiche Lorraine Walnut cake 1100 gr 600 gr 1 kg 1 5 kg 500 gr 700 gr 950 gr 800 gr 650 gr 200 200 200 200 200 190 190 190 190 40 30 100 110 60 40 90 40 40 Temperature H H D Operation with turntable s...

Page 18: ... Press the GRILL button 4 Maximum power appears on the display 100 Press the button again and 50 will be displayed 1 Select the time required by rotating the TIME ADJUST knob 8 2 Place the food on the high wire rack and rest on the turntable Close the door and press the START 1 min 10 button The set time is displayed 3 Halfway through the set time the oven emits two beeps and the cooking time paus...

Page 19: ...he door is open press the STOP CLEAR button 9 once if the oven is operating press the STOP CLEAR button 9 twice if the oven is off and the door is closed press the STOP CLEAR button 9 once When you finish cooking with the GRILL function the oven performs an automatic cooling cycle This function can be used to prepare all types of tasty grilled food Turn all dishes over halfway through cooking time...

Page 20: ...TART 1 min button 10 is pressed the oven begins preheating in FAN only Once the temperature reaches 210 C combi cooking begins MICRO GRILL grill at 50 microwave at 50 This function can be used to cook foods to be browned such as lasagne cannelloni or au gratin vegetables or fish The end of cooking is indicated by five beeps and the time of day if previously set appears on the display Notes you can...

Page 21: ...WO COOKING OPERATIONS Example programme microwave only cooking at 100 for 20 minutes followed by FAN only cooking at 200 C for 10 minutes Set the subsequent cooking operation by pressing the FAN button 5 repeatedly until the ideal temperature is reached 3 Select the time required by rotating the TIME ADJUST knob 8 4 Press the START 1 min button 10 A beep indicates the transition from one type of c...

Page 22: ...zen pizza Place the pizza directly on the low wire rack Select the weight and press the START 1 min button 10 The oven preheats to the required temperature Once this is reached a countdown to the end of cooking appears on the display A 5 ideal for poaching fish Place the fish in a Pyrex dish add a cup of water cover with clear film and place directly on the turntable Select the weight and press th...

Page 23: ...UP With your oven you can set the time you want cooking to start You can programme the start and length of cooking defrosting heating To use this function you must first set the time of day For example it is 16 00 and you want the oven to start up at 19 30 in MICRO function 6 at maximum power for 15 minutes 1 Place the food in the oven and close the door 2 Press the button 2 and set the hour you w...

Page 24: ... inside of the door clean to ensure that it closes properly Make sure that dirt and food residues do not build up between the door and the front panel of the oven Clean the air vents at the rear of the oven regularly to prevent dust and dirt from blocking them over time Remove the turntable H and its support ring I periodically to clean them Also clean the bottom of the oven under the turntable Wa...

Page 25: ... without food when using microwa ve or combined functions When using the above functions do not use metal contai ners or bags or packs with metal staples Select the correct function or increase cooking time The food was not completely defrosted before cooking Select the correct mode or reduce cooking time Stir food during cooking Bear in mind that food cooks better when cut into even sized pieces ...

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