Setting The Micro Function; Automatic Defrosting - Kenwood Microwave Oven User Manual

CHAPTER 2 - USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE FUNCTIONS

2.2 SETTING THE MICRO FUNCTION

This function can be used to:
• Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 37
• Keep food warm . . . . . . . . . . .page 39

AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING

• If you open the door to check progress of defrosting, microwave emission stops and the remaining time
flashes on the display. To continue defrosting, close the door again and press the START/+1 min button
(10). The oven continues the countdown from where it was interrupted.
• To reset the time, proceed as follows:
- if the door is open, press the STOP/CLEAR button (9) once;
- if the oven is operating, press the STOP/CLEAR button (9) twice;
- if the oven is off and the door is closed, press the STOP/CLEAR button (9) once.
USING THE MICRO FUNCTION TO DEFROST
• Frozen foods in plastic bags, film, or oven ready containers can be placed directly in the oven. Check first
that there are no metal objects like staples or ties.
• Certain foods, like vegetables and fish, do not need to be fully defrosted before cooking.
• Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker and more evenly if they are stirred, turned and/or
separated occasionally.
• During defrosting, meat, fish and fruit lose liquid. Always place these foods in a bowl to defrost.
• You are recommended to divide meat and place individual pieces in separate bags when freezing.
This will save you valuable time during preparation.
• Always use caution when following the times given on frozen food packs as they are not always correct.
You are recommended to use slightly shorter defrosting times than those given. Defrosting time depends on
the degree of freezing.
DEFROSTING BREAD
To obtain warm fragrant bread, set maximum microwave power level (30 seconds for every 100 g of bread
approximately). When the bread is just soft to the touch, set the GRILL only function for 3-4 minutes.
Place the bread directly on the turntable.
• Heat up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 39
• Cook stew, white meat, fruit, vegetables,
rice, soup, fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 41
1
Turn the TIME ADJUST knob
(8) to the left. A series of wei-
ghts appears on the display
(from 0.1 kg to 2 kg).
2
Select the weight, then press
the START/+1 min button
(10). (The time required to
defrost the food appears on
the display).
3
3 The end of the set time is
indicated by five "beeps" and
0:00 (or the time of day if pre-
viously set) will appear on the
display.
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