Kenwood K20MSS10, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...20 Litre Stainless Steel Microwave K20MSS10 instruction manual ...

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Page 3: ...he main unit 15 the control panel 15 checking your microwave 16 clock setting 17 setting the child lock 18 microwave cooking 19 two stage cooking 20 delay start cooking programme set in advance 21 auto cooking 22 auto menu 22 auto menu table 23 defrosting 24 defrost by weight 24 defrost by time 24 quick start cooking 25 querying the cooking function 25 to find out the current cooking setting 25 cl...

Page 4: ...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 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old maintenance of your microwave warning It is ...

Page 5: ...are should be taken when using paper plastic wooden or other combustible materials in the microwave as they can catch fire Oil fat for deep frying should not be heated in the microwave Only use cling film designed for microwave use and take extra care when removing the film to avoid steam burns Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave use Do not operate the microwave empty as this co...

Page 6: ...dressing Do not use creams oils or lotions cleaning your microwave The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food deposits removed Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition can affect the life of the microwave and possibly result in a hazardous situation See cleaning your microwave Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the unit do not use these in your microwave Metal objects are no...

Page 7: ...ed when in use delayed boiling Liquids heated in a microwave continue to cook after the cooking time has elapsed Caution is to be used when removing hot liquids 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 at the bottom preparing food for babies Extra care must be taken when preparin...

Page 8: ...if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly earthed Never modify the plug provided with the appliance If the plug does not fit properly in the mains socket have a qualified electrician install a proper mains socket The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash wit...

Page 9: ...ng your new Kenwood Microwave We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual so that you fully understand all the operational features it offers You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction Manual If items are missing or damaged ple...

Page 10: ...ly A dented or damaged microwave could allow microwave energy to escape Make sure that you have taken all the packaging from the inside of the microwave Please dispose of the plastic wrappings or bags safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young children 3 Plug your microwave into a standard household electrical socket Avoid using a socket that also has an adapter and other equipment plugg...

Page 11: ...and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in it s own fat Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them from overcooking before the thicker parts of the food have had the chance to cook Use the aluminium foil sparingly and wrap aro...

Page 12: ... aluminium foil will not touch the sides of the microwave when the turntable plate rotates Only use one piece of aluminium foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces Follow these guidelines when using aluminium foil in your microwave Remove aluminium foil lids from containers before using in the microwave Some lids are made of card with an aluminium foil covering thes...

Page 13: ...es and microwave manufacturers have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre cooked food E is the heating category for your microwave Check the cooking times for category E on the food s packaging to see how long it should be cooked The category a letter from A to E is designed to help you reheat small quantities of food such as microwave ready meals The ...

Page 14: ...e vents on the back of the 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 energ...

Page 15: ...time stop clear button Use this button to stop cooking and clear cooking settings timer weight auto menu dial Turn this dial anti clockwise to set time and turn clockwise to set food weight or to choose the auto menu programmes clock pre set button Use this button to set the clock and to preset cooking time start 30 sec confirm button Use this button to quick start cooking by increments of 30 seco...

Page 16: ...hat have already been made 5 Press the start 30sec confirm button to start a simple 30 second 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 Press the stop clear button to clear any settings For your safety the microwave stops if the door is opened du...

Page 17: ...te digits will flash 4 Turn the timer weight auto menu dial to adjust the minute digits the input time has to be within 0 59 5 Press the clock pre set button again to complete the clock setting will start flashing and the time will illuminate 1 3 5 2 4 In the process of clock setting if the stop clear button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute the microwave will go back to the p...

Page 18: ... lock 1 Press the stop clear button for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound The child lock indicator will illuminate on the LED display to indicate the microwave has set the child lock 2 To release the child lock press the stop clear button again for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound The child lock indicator will disappear from the LED display to indicate that the microwave has released the ch...

Page 19: ...il the LED display shows 20 00 4 Press the start 30sec confirm button to confirm and start cooking 5 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting Microwave Button Control Order LED Display Microwave Power 1 P100 100 2 P80 80 3 P50 50 4 P30 30 5 P10 10 5 2 4 1 3 Alternatively after you press the microwave button once you can turn the t...

Page 20: ...t the cooking time until the LED display shows 7 00 6 Press the start 30sec confirm button to confirm and start cooking The microwave will sound once to indicate that it has started the defrosting count down The microwave will sound again as it starts the microwave cooking the second stage Upon completion the microwave will sound five times 7 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Pr...

Page 21: ...t the starting time for the cooking The minute digits will flash first Turn the timer weight auto menu dial to adjust the starting time until the LED display shows 13 30 5 Press the start 30sec confirm button to complete the setting The microwave will sound when the count down reaches the starting time and cooking will start automatically 6 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Pres...

Page 22: ... for your chosen prgramme Please refer to the auto menu table for information 4 Press the start 30sec confirm button to confirm and start cooking 5 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting For instance If you want to cook 350g of fish using auto menu prgramme please follow the steps below 1 Turn the timer weight auto menu dial clo...

Page 23: ... to check the cooking regularly to make sure the water does not boil over 100g 100 21 00 100g of Pasta 800ml of Cold Water A 6 potatoes 200g 200 5 00 For best results pierce the potatoes skin before cooking Once the potatoes are cooked wrap them in aluminium foil for at least 5 minutes to ensure they are cooked thoroughly 400g 400 9 00 600g 600 11 00 A 7 pizza 200g 200 1 10 This setting is designe...

Page 24: ... dEF2 2 Turn the timer weight auto menu dial to set the defrosting time 3 Press the start 30sec confirm button to start defrosting 4 Press the stop clear button once to stop the defrosting Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting Large items may be frozen in the centre To ensure even thawing turn them over from time to time and break them into smaller pieces during defrosting You wi...

Page 25: ...g time up to 95 minutes Alternatively turn the timer weight auto menu dial anti clockwise to set the cooking time with 100 microwave power first Then press the start 30sec confirm button to start cooking This feature is also applicable during microwave cooking and time defrosting querying the cooking function This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings to find out the cu...

Page 26: ...ot remove the wave guide cover It is important to keep 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 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 powde...

Page 27: ...y Why do I get condensation 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 ...

Page 28: ...00 Watts Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions width x depth x height 440mm x 355mm x 259mm Power consumption Microwave Input 1200 1270 Watts Complies with EC directives 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC Features and specifications are subject to chanage without prior notice ...

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Page 32: ...rresponding part numbers Replacement Part Part Number Glass Turntable Plate 262100500004 Turntable Support 262200200023 For general information about this appliance and handy hints and tips please visit www knowhow com knowledgebank or call 0844 5611234 The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your ...