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querying 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 

microwave 

button or 

grill/

combi. 

button once and the LED display 

will show the current cooking setting while 

the microwave is in either microwave, 

grill or combination cooking. It will last for 

3 seconds and then return to its original 

display.

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Summary of Contents for K31GSS10

Page 1: ...31 Litre Stainless Steel Microwave with Grill K31GSS10 instruction manual K31GSS10_IB_final110211 indd 1 11 02 2011 12 07 PM ...

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Page 3: ...ur microwave 11 clock setting 12 kitchen timer 13 setting the child lock 14 microwave cooking 15 grill or combination cooking 16 two stage cooking 18 auto cooking 19 auto menu 19 auto menu table 20 defrosting 21 defrost by weight 21 defrost by time 21 quick start cooking 22 querying the cooking function 23 to find out the current cooking setting 23 cleaning your microwave 24 frequently asked quest...

Page 4: ... P N 261800307398 Thank you for purchasing your new Kenwood Microwave with Grill 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 referen...

Page 5: ... packaging from inside the microwave Please dispose of the plastic wrappings or bags safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young children 3 Plug your microwave into a standard household electrical socket Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment plugged in Do not use a multi adaptor 4 Put the turntable support inside the microwave and place the glass turntable plat...

Page 6: ...is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in it s own fat Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them overcooking before the thicker parts of the food have had a chance to cook Use the aluminium foil sparingly and wrap around the food or container...

Page 7: ...ce of aluminium foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces Follow these guidelines when using aluminium foil in your microwave Remove aluminium foil lids from containers before using in the microwave Some lids are made of card with a aluminium foil covering these should be removed too Use a microwave safe transparent lid if possible Stir food during cooking if the con...

Page 8: ...ng times for category E on the food s packaging to see how long it should be cooked for Please see the below example for reference to microwave 1 Remove outer packaging 2 Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES 3 Place on a microwaveable plate 4 Heat on full power 5 Stir or turn halfway through heating Heating Category Wattage IEC705 B D 650W 750W Full power in minutes 2 2 2 2 Stir Turn Stir Turn Stir Turn ...

Page 9: ... 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 10: ...e food by time clock kitchen timer button Use this button to set the clock and cooking timer timer weight auto menu dial Use this dial to set time and food weight or to choose the auto menu programmes microwave button Use this button to select the microwave function defrost by weight button Use this button to defrost the food by weight LED display Shows the clock cooking time and setting stop clea...

Page 11: ...second microwave cooking cycle and 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 Press the stop clear 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 the...

Page 12: ...s will flash 4 Turn the timer weight auto menu dial to adjust the minute digits the input time has to be within 0 59 5 Press the clock kitchen timer button again to complete the clock setting will start flashing and the time will illuminate 2 4 1 3 5 In the process of clock setting if the stop clear button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute the microwave will go back to the pre...

Page 13: ... illuminate 2 Turn the timer weight auto menu dial to select the timer time 3 Press start 30 sec confirm button to confirm the setting the timer indicator will flash and the timer will start counting down 4 Once the elapsed time is reached the timer indicator will disappear from the LED display The microwave will sound 5 times and return to its original state 5 Press the stop clear button to cance...

Page 14: ...button for 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 clear 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 1 2 K31GSS10_IB...

Page 15: ... 5 P10 10 microwave cooking For simple microwave cooking follow the steps below For instance If you want to use 80 microwave power to cook for 20 minutes 1 Press the microwave button once and the LED display will show P100 Press the microwave button repeatedly until the LED display shows P80 5 2 4 1 3 Alternatively after you press the microwave button once you can turn the timer weight auto menu d...

Page 16: ... start 30 sec confirm button to confirm and start cooking 5 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting For combination cooking microwave and grill follow the steps below 1 Press the grill combi button repeatedly until the LED display shows C 1 or C 2 During first time use of grill cooking operate the microwave empty for at least for...

Page 17: ...owers are shown on the table above For instance If you want to do 55 microwave power and 45 grill power cooking C 1 for 10 minutes please follow the steps below 1 Press the grill combi button repeatedly until the LED display shows C 1 5 2 4 3 1 Alternatively after you press the grill combi button once you can turn the timer weight auto menu dial until the LED display shows C 1 In order to obtain b...

Page 18: ...confirm button to confirm and start cooking The microwave will sound once to indicate that it has started the defrosting count down The microwave will sound again as it starts the microwave cooking the second stage Upon completion the microwave will sound five times 7 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting 7 4 6 2 5 3 1 You can ...

Page 19: ...ease refer to the auto menu table for information 4 Press the start 30 sec confirm button to confirm and start cooking 5 Press the stop clear button once to stop the cooking Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting For instance If you want to cook 350g of fish using auto menu programme Please follow the steps below 1 Turn the timer weight auto menu dial clockwise to select the auto ...

Page 20: ...d Water A 5 potatoes 200g 200 4 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 400g 400 8 00 600g 600 11 00 A 6 fish 250g 250 4 00 Make sure food is cooked thoroughly before consuming Additional cooking time may be required for thicker pieces of fish 350g 350 5 30 450g ...

Page 21: ...ton to start defrosting 4 Press the stop clear button once to stop the defrosting Press the stop clear button again to cancel the setting 4 1 3 2 1 We recommend that you use the supplied defrost rack Place your frozen food on the defrost rack then place on top of the glass turntable plate Large items may be frozen in the centre To ensure even thawing turn them over from time to time and break them...

Page 22: ...irm button to start the quick start cooking Press the start 30 sec confirm button again to add another 30 seconds You may increase the cooking time up to 95 minutes 2 1 1 Alternatively turn the timer weight auto menu dial anti clockwise to set cooking time with 100 microwave power first Then press the start 30sec confirm button to start cooking This feature is also applicable during microwave cook...

Page 23: ...nt cooking setting 1 Press the microwave button or grill combi button once and the LED display will show the current cooking setting while the microwave is in either microwave grill or combination cooking It will last for 3 seconds and then return to its original display 1 1 K31GSS10_IB_final110211 indd 23 11 02 2011 12 08 PM ...

Page 24: ... easy Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off any splashes or a paper towel to mop up any spills Wipe off grease with a damp cloth and a little detergent Dry thoroughly If grease is left to accumulate it can smoke and even catch fire 1 Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean 2 Keep the front of the microwave clean so that the door can close properly 3 Be careful not to spill water into the vents 4 Do ...

Page 25: ... on 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 in 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...

Page 26: ...idth x deep x height 520mm x 430mm x 335mm Power consumption Microwave Input 1550 1650 Watts Grill Input 1000 1100 Watts 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 K31GSS10_IB_final110211 indd 26 11 02 2011 12 08 PM ...

Page 27: ...es protection against exposure to microwave energy warning If the door or door seals are damaged the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified technician If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the microwave and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by a service agent or a qualified technician If you ha...

Page 28: ...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 use creams oils or lotions cleaning your microwave The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food deposits removed Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition can affect the life of the microwave and possibly result in a h...

Page 29: ...it to the baby When using a baby bottle ensure the teat is removed before heating When warming milk ensure the bottle is shaken 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 This appliance is equipped...

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