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2 - 3 know your Kenwood microwave safety information 4 - 8 using aluminium foil in your microwave unpacking and getting ready introducing microwave cooking 11 - 16 cooking with a microwave 11 - 12...
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steam condensation product overview 14 - 15 control panel overview checking your microwave GB-3...
Kenwood microwave before using your Kenwood microwave ● Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. ● Remove all packaging labels. Please dispose of them properly. before calling for service ● Review the section on Troubleshooting. This will help you to solve some general problems by yourself.
safety information please read carefully and keep for future reference maintenance of your microwave WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone other than a quali- fied technician to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
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safety information cooking use As the power of different microwave ovens can vary consider- ably, care must be taken when first using this appliance as it may cook faster than expected. ● Do not leave the appliance unattended during use. WARNING : Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have...
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safety information do not use these in your microwave ● Never use equipment made of metal, except foil in your microwave oven. The microwave energy cannot pass through the metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the oven.
safety information earthing instructions ● WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. ● This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-earthing conductor and an earthing plug. ● The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and earthed in accordance with all local standards and requirements.
using aluminium foil in your microwave It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as you follow these safety guidelines. As with all metal, microwave energy cannot pass through foil, but provided that you keep the foil away from the side of the oven it will not cause sparks and there will not be any damage to your oven.
unpacking and getting ready This microwave oven is designed for home use. It should not be used for commercial catering. 1. After unpacking your oven, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure there are no dents on the oven, and the door closes properly.
introducing microwave cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food. See below for basic guidelines in microwave cooking. If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, refer to the back of this instruction booklet for more information.
● Microwave ovens cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio waves. Normally, these “waves” would fade as they dispersed into the atmosphere but in a mi- crowave oven they are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up. ●...
microwave heating categories Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
steam When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is power medium medium medium high entirely safe. It has to escape from the micro- high wave to prevent pressure from building up timer inside the oven.
control panel overview power medium medium medium high high power Turn this dial to quickly set the microwave power for cooking your food. timer timer Turn this dial to set the cook- ing time (in mintues) Accessories part numbers 252100500497 part number 261800302974 and 252200200008 Glass Turntable...
checking your microwave Check your microwave after unpacking. NOTE: For your safety, the microwave stops if the oven door is opened during cooking. Close the door to continue the cooking cycle. 1. Press the open button to open the door. Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on top of the ring.
microwave cooking For simple Microwave Cooking, follow the steps below. For instance if you want to use 77% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes. 1. Turn the power dial to medium high to set the mircrowave power level of 77%. power medium 2.
defrosting You may wish to place the frozen food on a microwave safe plate or dish before placing it on the defrost rack (not supplied in this microwave package). This is to ensure that any liquids released during defrosting will not spill and dirty the interior of the oven. 1.
NOTE: 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. defrost settings table time standing food...
cleaning yo Cleaning your oven each time you use it will help to prevent Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for the On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover, It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times. Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean.
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ur microwave a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. oven to cool down completely before cleaning. microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook. Wipe it with mild detergent and water and leave to dry. Be careful not to spill water into the vents.
troubleshooting If you have a problem that cannot be answered by these points, please contact your near- est store. Please note: If you call a Mastercare engineer out to your home and the product is found not to be faulty, or the instruction book has not been followed, our product guarantee is not applicable and a call-out fee will be charged.
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questions and answers Q. What happens if the microwave is switched on while the oven is empty? A. The microwave will be damaged. Do not switch the microwave on when there is noth- ing inside the oven. It is a good idea to keep a cup of water in the oven just in case some- one accidentally starts the microwave.
specification Input 230 - 240V ~50Hz Output 750 - 800 Watts Microwave Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions 485mm x 385mm x 287mm (width x deep x height) Power consumption Microwave 1300 - 1400 Watts Complies with EEC directives 89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC. Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice.