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safety information

cooking use

As the power of different microwave ovens can vary 
considerably, 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 
been given so that the child is able to use the 
oven in a safe way and understands the 
hazards of improper use; DO NOT assume 
that because a child has mastered one 
cooking skill he/she can cook everything 
without close supervision. The microwave 
MUST NOT be treated nor used like a toy.

 

Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content, 

such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake. The sugar or fat can
overheat and in some cases catch fire.

fire!

In the event of fire:

 

Keep the oven door closed.

 

Turn off the power.

 

Unplug the appliance from the mains power.

first aid

Treat scalding by:

 

Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least 

10 minutes.

 

Cover with a clean dry dressing. Do not us creams, oils or 

lotions.

cleaning your microwave

 

The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food deposits 
removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition can 
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous 
situation. (See cleaning your microwave)

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Summary of Contents for K23GSS10

Page 1: ... 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 and 08700 118 117 Pixmania Kenwood K23GSS10_IB_GB_100315 indd 1 3 15 10 4 05 PM ...

Page 2: ... 19 grill or combination cooking 20 21 multi stage cooking 22 delay start cooking program set in advance 23 auto cooking 24 25 auto menu 24 25 quick start cooking 26 defrosting 27 defrost by weight 27 defrost by time 27 querying cooking function 28 to find out the cooking power 28 to find out the time 28 to find out the pre set time 28 cleaning your microwave 30 31 troubleshooting 32 33 questions ...

Page 3: ...ons care maintenance and troubleshooting steam 14 condensation 14 product overview 14 15 control panel overview 15 checking your microwave 16 clock setting 17 setting the child lock 18 Kenwood K23GSS10_IB_GB_100315 indd 3 3 15 10 4 05 PM ...

Page 4: ...nit mains cable and plug away from water Never exceed the maximum capacities When using an attachment read the safety instructions Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction con...

Page 5: ...her non food purposes The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system The microwave should not be left unattended when in use The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the oven cavity open the door immediately after the cooking function has stopped...

Page 6: ...T NOT be treated nor used like a toy Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake The sugar or fat can overheat and in some cases catch fire fire In the event of fire Keep the oven door closed Turn off the power Unplug the appliance from the mains power first aid Treat scalding by Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least...

Page 7: ...f fruit and vegetables such as potatoes Never use scratched cracked or damaged glass in a microwave Damaged glass can explode delayed boiling Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up when removing them from the microwave Take the following precautions Always stir liquids before and after cooking Allow them to stand Use containers that are wider at the top than the bottom preparing food for babies...

Page 8: ...oper connection of the equipment earthing conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The wires in the cord are coloured as follows Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly earthed Never modify the plug provided with the appliance If the plug does not fit properly in the ou...

Page 9: ...ce of foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces Follow these guidelines when using foil in your microwave Remove foil lids from containers before using in the microwave Some lids are made of card with a foil covering these should be removed too Use a microwave safe transparent lid if possible Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or film cover Always us...

Page 10: ...r your microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires and away from cold areas You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and 30cm above so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking This microwave is not designed to be built in 3 Plug your microwave into a standard household electrical socket 230 240 volt 13 amp rated Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor a...

Page 11: ...on the turntable so that they cook evenly Never stack food in your microwave Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly It is also recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry especially if they contain a bone Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in its own fat Anything cooked for a shorter time can...

Page 12: ...o great that the moisture and the food heats up Fig 1 checking your cooking utensils Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave If you are not sure if you can use a utensil in your microwave follow this simple test 1 Put the utensil into the microwave next to a cup of water use a cup that you know is microwave safe Close the door 2 Turn the microwave on for...

Page 13: ...our microwave oven Check the cooking times for category E on the food s packaging to see how long it should be cooked for Please see below example for reference To Microwave Remove outer packaging Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES Place on a microwaveable plate Heat on full power Stir or turn halfway through heating Heating Category Wattage IEC 705 B D 650W 750W Full power in minutes 2 2 2 2 Stir Turn...

Page 14: ...the door condensation As the steam cools you may find the condensation gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents Always dry the microwave after cooking foods with a high moisture content Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents and around the door without microwave energy escaping Fig 1 There is no danger of microwave energ...

Page 15: ...is button to set the clock and to preset cooking time stop clear button Use this button to stop cooking and clear cooking settings time power weight dial Use this dial to set time cooking power and food weight control panel overview defrost by weight button Use this button to defrost food by weight start express cook button Use this button to quick start cooking by increments of 1 minute Each pres...

Page 16: ... turntable ring whenever you use the microwave Place a cup of water on the glass turntable Make sure the cup is microwave safe it should not have any decorative metal trim 2 Close the oven door 3 Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been made Fig 2 4 Press the start express cook once to start a simple 1 minute microwave cooking cycle and that allows you to check the ...

Page 17: ...d the hour figures will flash 2 Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the hour figures The input time has to be within 0 23 3 Press the clock pre set and the minute figures will flash 4 Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the minute figures the input time has to be within 0 59 5 Press the clock pre set again to complete the clock setting will start flashing and the time will illuminate 1...

Page 18: ...ow to set the child lock 1 Press the stop clear button for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound The LED display will also show to indicate the microwave has set the child lock 2 To release the child lock press the stop clear button again for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound to indicate that the microwave has released the child lock 1 2 Kenwood K23GSS10_IB_GB_100315 indd 18 3 15 10 4 05 PM ...

Page 19: ...o grill combi button again to confirm the microwave power level 4 Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the cooking time until the LED display shows 20 00 5 Press the start express cook button to confirm and start cooking 6 Press the stop clear button once to stop and hold the cooking Press again to cancel the setting Microwave Grill Combination Button Control For Microwave Cooking Order LED D...

Page 20: ... the stop clear button once to stop and hold the cooking Press again to cancel the setting For Combination Cooking follow the steps below 1 Press the micro grill combi button once and the LED display will show P100 2 Turn the time power weight dial to change the cooking setting to C 1 or C 2 3 Press the micro grill combi button again to confirm the cooking setting 4 Turn the time power weight dial...

Page 21: ...3 Press the micro grill combi button again to confirm the cooking setting 4 Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the cooking time until the LED display shows 10 00 5 Press the start express cook button to confirm and start cooking 6 Press the stop clear button once to stop and hold the cooking Press again to cancel the setting NOTE The microwave will sound twice to indicate it has reached the...

Page 22: ...ll combi button once and the LED display will show P100 Turn the time power weight dial to change the microwave power level to P80 4 Press the micro grill combi button to confirm the microwave power level 5 Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the cooking time until the LED display shows 7 00 6 Press the start express cook button to confirm and start cooking The microwave will sound once to i...

Page 23: ...wave power level b Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the cooking time until the LED display shows 5 00 ATTENTION Do not press the start express cook button at this point 4 a Press the clock pre set button to preset the starting time for the cooking The hour figure will flash first b Turn the time power weight dial to adjust the starting time until the LED display shows 13 00 5 a Press the ...

Page 24: ...eight for your chosen program Please refer to the Auto Menu table for information 5 Press the start express cook button to confirm and start cooking 6 Press the stop clear button once to stop and hold the cooking Press again to cancel the setting For instance If you want to cook 350g of fish using the Auto Menu program please follow the steps below a Press the auto menu button once and turn the ti...

Page 25: ...cker pieces of fish 350g 350 4 50 450g 450 6 20 A 4 Meat 250g 250 4 10 Make sure food is cooked thoroughly before consuming Additional cooking time may be required for thicker pieces of meat 350g 350 5 10 450g 450 6 30 A 5 Pasta 50g 50 17 30 50g of Pasta 450ml of Cold Water Only use suitable microwavable containers and cling film in the microwave oven Ensure to check the cooking regularly to make ...

Page 26: ... the button again to add another minute You may increase the cooking time up to 95 minutes 1 quick start cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 1 minute with 100 microwave power Please follow the steps below Kenwood K23GSS10_IB_GB_100315 indd 26 3 15 10 4 05 PM ...

Page 27: ...liquids during defrosting as the juices from food can get hot and cook the food 4 Press the stop clear button once to stop and hold the defrosting Press again to cancel the setting defrost by time 1 Press the defrost by time button once and the LED display will show dEF2 2 Turn the time power weight dial to set the defrosting time 3 Press the start express cook button to start defrosting 4 Press t...

Page 28: ... while the oven is in either microwave grill combination or auto menu cooking It will last for 4 seconds and then return to its original display to find out the pre set time 3 While the oven is still in the pre set state press the clock pre set button once and the LED display will show the pre set time It will last for 4 seconds and then return to its original display 2 3 querying the cooking func...

Page 29: ...operating instructions GB 29 Kenwood K23GSS10_IB_GB_100315 indd 29 3 15 10 4 05 PM ...

Page 30: ...help to prevent Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for 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 Keep the inside of the door clean with a damp cloth Use warm soapy water for stubborn marks and dry thoroughly The inside of the door has a special coating and must not be cleaned with abrasive pads...

Page 31: ...side of the oven If grease is left to accumulate it can smoke and even catch fire Keep the front of the oven clean so that the door can close properly Be careful not to spill water into the vents a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean it to cool down completely before cleaning microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook Wipe it with mild detergent and water ...

Page 32: ...ts you cook the centre of the food just right without the outside being overcooked Q Why does my oven sometimes take longer to cook than it says in the recipe A First check that the oven was set just as the recipe said Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent overcooking but differences in the weight size shape and starting temperature of food will all affect how long it tak...

Page 33: ...Q There are sparks inside the oven when I use the microwave Will this cause any damage A Yes Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils and that your containers don t have a metal trim You must not use metal in your microwave except foil when you cook Q Light is showing through the vents and door Does this mean the microwave energy can escape A No It is normal for the light to be visible ...

Page 34: ... consequences for the environment and health deriving from an inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately the product is marked with a crossed out wheeled dustbin Visit Partmaster co uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and ...

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