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- Page 1 30 Litre Stainless Steel Microwave with Grill K30GSS13 instruction manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents safety warnings ........................4 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 4: 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 5 microwave use • This microwave is not intended for commercial use. • It should never be used for drying clothes or for other non-food purposes, including any type of storage, which may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. •...
- Page 6 grill • Always keep the turntable plate and grill rack clean as any fat there may catch fire. • Do not leave unit or appliance unattended when in use. • Always make sure that (thick portions of) food on the grill rack is kept away from the sides and top of the unit’s cavity.
- Page 7 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 •...
- Page 8 caution! hot surface During cooking the outer surface will become hot. Do not touch the outer casing of the microwave. Care should be taken not to store any items on top of your microwave. earthing instructions warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. •...
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Page 9: Unpacking
Thank you for purchasing 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. -
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 door open button the control panel LED display Shows the clock, cooking time and setting. W.T./Time Defrost button Clock/Timer button Use this button to defrost the food Use this button to set the 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. 2. -
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. 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; the unit will beep. The child lock indicator will illuminate and the LED will display “... -
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: Grill Or Combination Cooking
grill or combination cooking For Grilling, please follow the steps below. We recommend that you use the supplied grill rack. Place your food on the grill rack then place on top of the glass turntable plate. 1. Press the Grill/Combo button once and the LED display will show “G-1”. -
Page 23: 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 24: Multi-Stage Cooking
multi-stage cooking For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to cook your food with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes and finally grill it for 5 minutes. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for Multi-Stage Cooking. If defrosting is among one of the stages, then it will be set as the first stage. -
Page 25: Auto Cooking
auto cooking This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and the 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. auto-cook menu For instance: If you want to cook 2 pieces of potato, please follow the steps below. -
Page 26: Auto-Cook Menu Table
The density and thickness of food can affect its cooking time. Ensure all food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before serving. It is essential that food is checked during and after the recommended cooking time, even if auto-cook menu was used. auto-cook menu table menu display... -
Page 27: Weight Defrost
weight defrost This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight. Please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to defrost 600g of prawns. 1. Press the W.T./Time Defrost button once and the LED display will show “dEF1”. 2. -
Page 28: Time Defrost
time defrost This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the time. The longest defrosting time allowed for is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to defrost the food with 20% microwave power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. -
Page 29: Cooking Memory Function
cooking memory function Setting the cooking procedure in the memory. You can set a maximum of 3 memories, please follow the steps below. setting cooking memory 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Specifications
K30GSS13 input 230-240V~ 50Hz microwave output 850-900 W microwave frequency 2450 MHz outside dimensions 326 mm x 420 mm x 520 mm (height x depth x width) power consumption microwave input 1400-1450 W grill input 950-1000 W Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. - Page 36 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).