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- Page 1 25 Litre Black Conventional Microwave K25MB14 instruction manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
contents safety warnings ........................3 unpacking ..........................9 getting ready ........................10 introducing microwave cooking ..................11 cooking with a microwave ......................11 checking your cooking utensils ......................12 using aluminium foil in your microwave ..................12 materials that can be used in the microwave .................13 microwave heating categories .......................14 steam .............................15 condensation ..........................15... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
safety warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE general safety • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing parts/attachments, after use and before cleaning. • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments. •... - Page 4 • If smoke is emitted, switch off and unplug the microwave and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. • If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service agent. • If you have a pacemaker, please contact your doctor before using a microwave.
- Page 5 cooking use • As the power of different microwaves can vary considerably, care must be taken when first using this microwave as it may cook 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.
- Page 6 do not use these in your microwave • Metal objects are not to be used in the microwave. These include: - Metal cooking utensils - Metal plates or trays - Wire twist ties - Crockery with metal trims - Meat thermometer •...
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Page 7: Earthing Instructions
preparing food for babies Extra care must be taken when preparing food or drink for 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. - Page 8 warning! • Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor can result in a risk of an electric shock. • 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. •...
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Page 9: Unpacking
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. -
Page 10: Getting Ready
getting ready This microwave is designed for home use only. 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 no dents, and the door closes properly. A damaged microwave could allow microwave energy to escape. -
Page 11: Introducing Microwave Cooking
introducing microwave cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food. This page gives some 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. -
Page 12: Checking Your Cooking Utensils
checking your cooking utensils Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If made of plastic or glass, utensils will be marked as “microwave safe” or similar. If you are not sure and/or there is no “microwave safe” marking on the utensil, do NOT use it in the microwave. -
Page 13: Materials That Can Be Used In The Microwave
materials that can be used in the microwave utensils remarks Aluminium foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to oven walls. -
Page 14: Microwave Heating Categories
microwave heating categories Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams. -
Page 15: Steam
steam When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door. -
Page 16: Product Overview
product overview the main unit control panel Time Time Weight Cook Defrost Defrost Kitchen Power Clock Timer Popcorn Potato Pizza Frozen Dinner Beverage Vegetable Plate door open button the control panel LED display Shows the clock, cooking time and setting. Time/ Weight Defrost button Use this button to defrost food by weight or by time. -
Page 17: Checking Your Microwave
checking your microwave Check your microwave after unpacking. For your safety, the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking. Close the door and press the START/+30SEC. button to continue the cooking cycle. 1. Press the Open Door button to open the door. -
Page 18: Clock Setting
clock setting When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the LED display will show “0:00”, and the microwave will sound once. Please ensure that you have set the clock prior to use. Please follow the steps below to set the clock. 1. -
Page 19: Kitchen Timer
kitchen timer When the kitchen timer is running, other functions cannot be used. When the microwave is not in use, this feature allows you to use the microwave as a timer. Please make sure the clock has been set. To set the Kitchen Timer, follow the steps below. 1. -
Page 20: Setting The Child Lock
setting the child lock This feature prevents the microwave from operating by locking the control panel until you cancel the lock. Please follow the steps below to set the child lock. 1. Press the STOP/cancel button for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound. The child lock indicator will illuminate on the LED display to indicate that the microwave has set... -
Page 21: Microwave Cooking
microwave cooking For simple microwave cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to use 60% microwave power to cook for 5 minutes. 1. Press the Time Cook button. The LED display will show “00:00” 2. Press the numeric (0-9) buttons to enter the cooking time. -
Page 22: Express Or Quick Cooking
express or quick cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food at 100% microwave power. Please follow the steps below express cooking 1. Press the numeric (1-6) buttons to start the express cooking. The maximum time you can set is 6 minutes. -
Page 23: Multi-Stage Cooking
multi-stage cooking For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to defrost your 200g food and then to cook it with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for two-stage cooking. If defrosting is among one of the stages, then it will be set as the first stage. -
Page 24: Auto Cooking
auto cooking This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and weight. Select the category and choose the weight of your food. For quick reference of the cooking time and the weight, please refer to the auto-cook menu table on the following page. For instance: If you want to cook 2 pieces of potato, please follow the steps below. -
Page 25: Auto-Cook Menu Table
auto-cook menu table Cooking Menu Weight Display Comments Time 1’25” Only use suitable microwavable popcorn containers and cling film in the microwave. 100g 2’20” 5’30” For best results, pierce the potatoes’ skin before cooking. Once the potatoes potato 230g 9’00” are cooked, wrap them in aluminium foil per each for at least 5 minutes to ensure they are... -
Page 26: Defrosting
defrosting This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight or the time. Please follow the steps below. defrost by weight 1. Press the Weight Defrost button once and the LED display will show “dEF1”. 2. -
Page 27: Cooking Memory Function
cooking memory function For memory programme cooking, make sure you have set the clock first. You can set a maximum of 3 memories, please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to cook the food with 80% microwave power level for 3 minutes and 20 seconds as the second memory. -
Page 28: Checking The Cooking Function
checking the cooking function This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings. to find out the current cooking setting 1. Press the Power button once and the LED display will show the current cooking power while the microwave is cooking. It will last for 2-3 seconds and then return to its original display. -
Page 29: Cleaning Your Microwave
cleaning your microwave Cleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before cleaning. On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover. -
Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions
frequently asked questions If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A may be able to resolve the issue. questions answers Why doesn’t the food seem to Check that: cook? •... -
Page 31: Specifications
K25MB14 input 230-240V~ 50Hz microwave output 850-900 W microwave frequency 2450 MHz outside dimensions 306.2 513 x (height x depth x width) power consumption microwave input 1400-1450 W Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. We continually strive to improve our products. Features and specifications may change without prior... - Page 32 Manufactured for DSG Retail Limited under a Trademark License from Kenwood Limited 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).