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MICROWA VE OVEN KQG-6L8K OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & COOK BOOK Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.1 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................3 • EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS ......................5 • INSTALLATION ..........................5 • What is a function, STANDBY POWER “0”? ..................6 • FEATURES DIAGRAM ........................7 • FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) ....................8 •...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings: Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven: 1.
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13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR food jars shall be stirred or shaken and OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO the temperature checked before THE LIQUID. consumption, in order to avoid burns. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: 14.
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an IMPORTANT electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of The wires in this mains lead fitted to this appliance electric shock by providing an escape wire for the are colored in accordance with the following code.
What is a function, STANDBY POWER “0”? • Standby power is the electric power consumed by electronic appliances without operating on inserting the plug into a socket. • STANDBY POWER “0” is a function reducing standby power consumption. • This product can save energy in a standby mode, by setting the STANDBY POWER "O" mode. To turn on the oven, press and hold ZERO ON button until display is turned on and beep sounds after plugging in.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will 9 Coupler - This fits over the shaft in the automatically shut off. If the door is opened center of the oven cavity floor. This is to while the oven is operating, the magnetron remain in the oven for all cooking.
FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) 1 Display - Cooking time, power level are 6 One Touch Cook - Used to cook or reheat displayed. specific quantities of food. 2 Auto Cook - Used to cook or reheat many 7 Time Set Button - Used to set the cooking of favorite food.
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. a. Plug power supply cord into a 230V 50Hz power outlet. b. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.
CONTROLS TURNING AC POWER ON & OFF THE OVEN When the oven is first plugged in , the display will show nothing. 1. Press and hold ZERO ON button until display is turned on and beep sounds. The oven is turned AC power on. 2.
WEIGHT DEFROSTING When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off. 1. Push the Defrost button. The display will show you " 0" . This is the weight defrosting mode.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Push the Power button. The display will show what you pushed (Select the desired power level.) 2. Push the TIME SET buttons for the cooking time. The display will show what you pushed 3. Push the START button. NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 90 seconds.
GRILL COOKING This function allows you to brown food quickly. The heating element is located in the top of the oven. There is no pre-heating the oven for grill cooking. Place food inside the oven when setting the controls. 1. Push Grill/Combi button once. “...
+30 sec +30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply pushing the +30 sec button. By repeatedly pushing the +30 sec button, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments.
ONE TOUCH COOKING One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by pushing just one button. To increase quantity, push the chosen button until the number in the display is same as desired quantity to cook.
HOW TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1. Push the STOP/CLEAR button. • You can restart the oven by pushing the START button. • Push the STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions. • You must enter in new instructions. 2.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Turn the oven off before cleaning.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven * Q : What does “standing time” mean? without any food in it. Is it damaged? A : “Standing time” means that food should be A : Running the oven empty for a short time will removed from the oven and covered for not damage the oven.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * Sparking in the cavity; * The oven doesn’t work : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used.
SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 230V AC, 50Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH EARTHING INPUT POWER KQG-6L8K5 : 1200W MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT KQG-6L8K5 : 800W FREQUENCY 2,450 MHz GRILL INPUT POWER KQG-6L8K5 : 1050W COMBINATION INPUT POWER KQG-6L8K5 : 2300W OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 446 x 270 x 330 mm CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 295 x 219 x 303 mm...
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Utensil Guide Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges interlocks. are loose or broken. Do not place any object between the oven front Do not operate the oven empty.
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radio frequency energy is intentionally generated and used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material.
COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish food at room temperature.
DEFROSTING GUIDE Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe. very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Cooking Time Power Item Per lb./450g Special Instruction Level 700W 800W MEAT - Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from Beef joint -Rare P-80 8-10 min. the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before -Medium P-80 9-11 min.
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Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. • If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed.
VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking.
RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1. Melt the in a large bowl at P-HI for 1 minute. 1 medium onion, chopped 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook at 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped P-HI for 6 minutes.
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BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook at P- (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) HI for 10-11 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh 2 oz.(50g) butter into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.
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SCRAMBLED EDD oz.(15g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a bowl at P-HI for 1 minutes. 2 eggs 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 2 tbsp(30ml) milk 3. Cook at P-HI for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 salt &...
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