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Potatoes will vary in water content depending on age, type, weight, etc.

auto-cook menu table

Menu

Weight

Display

Cooking 

Time

Comments

popcorn

50g

50

1’25”

Only use suitable microwavable 

containers and cling film in the 

microwave.

100g

100

2’20”

potato  

230g  

per each

1

5’30”

For best results, pierce the potatoes’ 

skin before cooking. Once the potatoes 

are cooked, wrap them in aluminium foil 

for at least 5 minutes to ensure they are 

cooked thoroughly.

2

9’00”

3

10’30”

pizza

(cooked)

100g

100

1’00”

This setting is designed for reheating 

cooked pizza slices (not frozen pizza).

200g

200

1’20”

400g

400

2’00”

frozen 

(fresh) 

vegetable

150g

150

3’00”

Make sure food is cooked thoroughly 

before consuming. Additional cooking 

time may be required for thicker pieces.

350g

350

7’30”

500g

500

10’30”

beverage

120ml

1

1’00”

Only use suitable microwavable 

containers and cling film in the 

microwave. Pierce the film with a fork 

before cooking.
Check the cooking regularly to ensure 

the water does not boil over.

240ml

2

1’55”

360ml

3

2’50”

dinner plate

250g

250

3’00”

Make sure food is cooked thoroughly 

before consuming. Additional cooking 

time may be required for thicker piece 

of meat or those with sauce. Stir well 

before additional cooking.
Check the cooking regularly to ensure 

the sauce does not boil over.

350g

350

4’00”

500g

500

5’00”

*  It is recommended that when auto-cooking a potato, the potato should weigh at least 230g.

*  All cooking times are approximate guides only; adjust to preferred tastes and recipes.

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Summary of Contents for K25MW14

Page 1: ...25 Litre White Conventional Microwave K25MW14 instruction manual K25MW14_IB_Final131202 indd 1 02 12 2013 10 54 AM ...

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Page 3: ...ve 17 clock setting 18 kitchen timer 19 setting the child lock 20 microwave cooking 21 express or quick cooking 22 express cooking 22 quick cooking 22 multi stage cooking 23 auto cooking 24 auto cook menu table 25 defrosting 26 defrost by weight 26 defrost by time 26 cooking memory function 27 to set cooking memory 27 to access saved cooking memory 27 checking the cooking function 28 to find out t...

Page 4: ... use This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of chi...

Page 5: ...e The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the microwave is operating To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the microwave cavity open the door immediately after the cooking function has stopped to allow steam to escape Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use Care should be taken when using paper plastic wooden or other combustible materials in the microwave...

Page 6: ...ds 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 fire In the event of fire Keep the microwave door closed Turn off the power Unplug the microwave 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 dressi...

Page 7: ...ed jars Hard boiled eggs Eggs in their shells Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables such as potatoes Never use scratched cracked or damaged glass in a microwave Damaged glass can explode Caution should be used when using combustible containers never leave the microwave unattended when in use delayed boiling Liquids heated in a microwave continue to cook after the cooking time has elapsed ...

Page 8: ... 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 mains socket have a qualified electrician install a proper mains socket The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system CAUT...

Page 9: ...Instruction Manual 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 Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference All ima...

Page 10: ...t is shaped to sit securely on the spindle You must always use the turntable plate and support whenever you use the microwave 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...

Page 11: ...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 If you are unsure how long the food should cook begin cooking at the lowest recommended time then add more time if necessary The moisture content of food can vary Ensure food is thoroughly cooked all the way to the cent...

Page 12: ...ver Always use the glass turntable plate Use shallow containers with a large surface area Do not use containers that are more than 1 25in 3 5cm deep Use gloves when handling any aluminium foil Do not completely cover food with aluminium foil The microwave energy cannot pass through the aluminium foil so the food will not cook Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the microwave Do not use m...

Page 13: ...ipped dishes Oven cooking bags Follow the manufacturer s instructions Do not close with metal tie Make slits to allow steam to escape Paper plates and cups Use for short term cooking warming only Do not leave oven unattended while cooking Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat Use with supervision for short term cooking only Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splat...

Page 14: ...ut power of the oven Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g 1lb 2oz should have cooking instructions for heating categories A to E Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the heating category of the oven The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required This is shown in the diagrams below oven output power Less heating time require...

Page 15: ... microwave and from around the door condensation As the steam cools you may find that 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 There is no dan...

Page 16: ...0SEC Use this button to do quick start cooking of 30 seconds increase cooking time by 30 seconds by each press or confirm cooking settings Time Weight Defrost button Use this button to defrost food by weight or by time Time Cook button Use this button to cook food by time Power button Use this button to select the microwave power level Numeric buttons Use these buttons to enter the cooking time an...

Page 17: ...e 30 second microwave cooking cycle that allows you to check the operation of the microwave 6 When the cooking cycle has finished the water should be hot be careful when you take the cup out of the microwave 7 Press the STOP Cancel button to clear any settings checking your microwave Check your microwave after unpacking For your safety the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking Close...

Page 18: ...n is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute the microwave will go back to the previous status automatically To find out the current time while the microwave is in use press the Clock button It will display the current time for 2 3 seconds then return to the remaining cooking time 2 1 3 1 Press the Clock button and the hour digits will flash 2 Press the Numeric 0 9 buttons and enter th...

Page 19: ...en Timer button and then the LED display will show and flash 00 00 2 Press the Numeric 0 9 buttons and enter the timer time The longest time you can set is 99 minutes and 99 seconds 3 Press the START 30sec button to confirm the setting and the timer will start counting down 4 Once the elapsed time is reached the microwave will sound and return to its original state 5 Press the STOP Cancel button t...

Page 20: ...3 seconds and a long tone will sound The child lock indicator will illuminate on the LED display to indicate that the microwave has set the child lock 2 To release the child lock press the STOP cancel button again for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound The child lock indicator will disappear from the LED display to indicate that the microwave has released the child lock K25MW14_IB_Final131202 in...

Page 21: ...t to use 60 microwave power to cook for 5 minutes When 0 is selected no microwave power will be present This setting is for deodorising purposes only When removing food from the microwave please ensure that the microwave has stopped Operating the microwave without food in it can result in overheating and damaging the magnetron When the kitchen timer is running programmes cannot be set 5 2 4 6 7 3 ...

Page 22: ...wave is in use press the START 30SEC button to add another 30 seconds 3 Press the STOP Cancel button once to stop the cooking Press the STOP Cancel button again to cancel the setting quick cooking 4 Press the START 30SEC button to start the quick cooking Press the START 30SEC button again to add another 30 seconds 5 Press the STOP Cancel button once to stop the cooking Press the STOP Cancel button...

Page 23: ...cooking Press the STOP cancel button again to cancel the setting 1 Press the Weight Defrost button and the LED display will show dEF1 2 Enter the weight of your food by pressing 2 0 0 for 200g and the LED display will show 200 multi stage cooking For multi stage cooking please follow the steps below For instance If you want to defrost your 200g food and then to cook it with 80 microwave power for ...

Page 24: ...ed and browns evenly 2 1 3 For instance If you want to cook 2 pieces of potato please follow the steps below 1 Press the Potato button repeatedly to select the weight option for your food Please refer to the Auto cook menu table for more information 2 Press the START 30SEC button to confirm and start cooking 3 Press the STOP Cancel button to pause the cooking Press the STOP Cancel button to cancel...

Page 25: ...hly before consuming Additional cooking time may be required for thicker pieces 350g 350 7 30 500g 500 10 30 beverage 120ml 1 1 00 Only use suitable microwavable containers and cling film in the microwave Pierce the film with a fork before cooking Check the cooking regularly to ensure the water does not boil over 240ml 2 1 55 360ml 3 2 50 dinner plate 250g 250 3 00 Make sure food is cooked thoroug...

Page 26: ... cook the food 3 8 2 6 5 1 4 9 defrost by weight 1 Press the Weight Defrost button once and the LED display will show dEF1 2 Press the Numeric 0 9 buttons to enter the weight The weight range from 100g to 2000g 3 Press the START 30SEC button to start defrosting 4 Press the STOP Cancel button to pause the defrosting Press the STOP Cancel button to cancel the setting defrost by time 5 Press the Time...

Page 27: ...lay will show 1 Press the Memory button again to enter the next memory programme The LED display will show 2 and 3 2 Press the Time Cook button and then enter the cooking time by pressing 3 2 0 The LED display will show 3 20 3 Press the Power button and then select the 80 microwave power by pressing 8 The LED display will show PL8 4 Press the START 30SEC button to save the setting to access saved ...

Page 28: ...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 to find out the time 2 Press the Time Cook button once and the LED display will show the current time for 2 3 seconds K25MW14_IB_Final131202 indd 28 02 12 2013 10 55 AM ...

Page 29: ...ver It is important to keep the cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the microwave If grease is left to accumulate it can smoke and even catch fire 5 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 or cleaning powders 6 Clean behind the d...

Page 30: ...n the inside of the door Condensation is perfectly normal especially when you are cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes Does the microwave energy get through the window on the door No The door has a special metal screen with holes that lets you see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out Steam comes out of the side of the door and vents Can microwave energy get out ...

Page 31: ...ide dimensions height x depth x width 513 x 425 x 306 mm power consumption microwave input 1400 1450 W Complies with EC directives 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC We continually strive to improve our products Features and specifications may change without prior notice K25MW14_IB_Final131202 indd 31 02 12 2013 10 55 AM ...

Page 32: ...nd accessories With over 1 million spares and accessories available we can deliver direct to your door the very next day Visit www partmaster co uk or call 0844 800 3456 UK customers only Calls charged at National Rate 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 pl...

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