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- Page 1 25 Litre Combination Microwave K25CSS21 instruction manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
contents unpacking ..........................3 getting ready ........................4 introducing microwave cooking ..................5 cooking with a microwave ........................5 checking your cooking utensils ......................6 using aluminium foil in your microwave ...................6 materials that can be used in the microwave ...................7 microwave heating categories ......................8 steam ...............................9 condensation ...........................9 product overview ...................... -
Page 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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. cooking with a microwave If you are unsure how long the food should cook, begin cooking at the lowest recommended time, then add more time if necessary. -
Page 6: 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 7: Materials That Can Be Used In The Microwave
materials that can be used in the microwave Utensils Remarks Browning dish Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of a browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. -
Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: Product Overview
product overview the main unit Control panel the control panel Display Shows the clock, cooking time and setting. Microwave button Grill/Convec./Combi. button Use this button to select the Use this button for grill, microwave power level. convection or combination cooking. Weight/Time Defrost button Clock/Timer button Use this button to defrost the... -
Page 11: 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. (1) button to continue the cooking cycle. 1. Open the door. 2. Place a cup of water on the glass turntable plate. -
Page 12: Clock Setting
clock setting When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the display will show “0:00”, and the microwave will sound once. Ensure that you have set the clock prior to use. Follow the steps below to set the clock. 1. -
Page 13: 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. To set the kitchen timer, follow the steps below. 1. -
Page 14: Microwave Cooking
microwave cooking For simple microwave cooking, follow the steps below. For example: If you want to use a medium level microwave power to cook for 5 minutes, follow the steps below: 1. Press the Microwave (1) button. The display will flash “P100”. -
Page 15: Quick Start Cooking
quick start cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food at high microwave power. Follow the steps below. • Press the Start/+30sec. (1) button to start the quick start cooking for 30 seconds at high microwave power. Press the Start/+30sec. (1) button again to add another 30 seconds. -
Page 16: Grill Cooking
grill cooking For grill cooking, follow the steps below. We recommend that you use the supplied grill rack to place your food. Place the grill rack on top of the turntable plate. 1. Press the Grill/Convec./Combi. (1) button once. The display will show “G-1”. -
Page 17: Convection Cooking
convection cooking Convection cooking allows you to cook the food like a traditional oven with or without preheating, follow the steps below. We recommend that you use the supplied grill rack to place your food. Place the grill rack on top of the turntable plate. with preheating With preheat function, you can preheat the microwave to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the... -
Page 18: Multi-Stage Cooking
multi-stage cooking For multi-stage cooking, follow the steps below. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for multi-stage cooking. If defrosting is among one of the stages, then it should be set as the first stage. Preheat, auto cooking and quick start cooking are not available in multi-stage cooking. -
Page 19: 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 weight and cooking time, refer to the auto-cook menu table on the following page. For example: If you want to cook 450g of meat, follow the steps below: 1. -
Page 20: Auto-Cook Menu Table
auto-cook menu table Cooking Cooking Menu Display Weight Comments time power 150 g 150 g 1’30” • Only use suitable microwavable 250 g 250 g 2’10” containers and cling film in the Auto 350 g 350 g 3’10” P100 microwave. Pierce the film with a Reheat fork before cooking. - Page 21 Cooking Cooking Menu Display Weight Comments time power 200 g 200 g 9’30” • This setting is designed for cooking pizza slices. Additional 300 g 300 g 10’30” cooking time may be required for thicker or frozen pieces of pizza. •...
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Page 22: Weight Defrost
weight defrost This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight. Follow the steps below. For example: If you want to defrost 600g of prawns, follow the steps below: 1. Press the Wgt./TimeDef. (1) button once. The display will show “dEF1”. -
Page 23: Time Defrost
time defrost This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the time. The longest defrosting time allowed is 95 minutes. Please follow the steps below. For example: If you want to defrost the food for 25 minutes, follow the steps below: 1. -
Page 24: Checking The Cooking Function
checking the cooking function This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings while the microwave is cooking. to find out the current cooking setting • While the microwave is cooking, press the Microwave (1) button once or the Grill/ Convec./Combi. -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 Model K25CSS21 Rated Voltage 230-240V~ 50Hz Microwave Output 850-900 W Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions Approx. 310 x 515 x 495 mm (Height x Width x Depth) Power Consumption Microwave Input 1450-1500 W Grill Input 1050-1100 W Convection Input 2300-2500 W Features and specifications may change without prior notice.
- Page 28 NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corresponding part numbers: Replacement Part Part Number Glass Turntable Plate 12570000008334 Turntable Support 12170000000422 Grill Rack 12970000000353 16170000A85338-V1...