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table of contents

table of contents 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     2 - 3

know your Kenwood microwave  

 

 

 

    

 4

safety information 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     4 - 8

using aluminium foil in your microwave 

 

 

 

 9

unpacking and getting ready 

 

 

 

 

        10

introducing microwave cooking   

 

 

 

 11 - 16

cooking with a microwave 

 

 

 

 

 

   11 - 12

microwave heating categories   

 

 

 

 

          13

microwave cooking   

 

 

 

 

 

        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 - 28

defrost by weight  

 

 

 

 

 

 

          27

defrost by time   

 

 

 

 

 

 

          28

querying cooking function  

 

 

 

 

        29

to find out the cooking power   

 

 

 

 

          29

to find out the time   

 

 

 

 

 

 

          29

to find out the pre-set time 

 

 

 

 

 

          29 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning your microwave   

 

 

 

          30 - 31

troubleshooting  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 32 - 33

questions and answers   

 

 

 

 

 

   32 - 33

specification 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        34

Summary of Contents for KGTS23

Page 1: ...e Combination Oven KGTS23 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 ...

Page 2: ...ries 13 microwave cooking 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 28 defrost by weight 27 defrost by time 28 querying cooking function 29 to find out the cooking power 29 to find out the time 29 to find out the pre set time 29 cleaning your microwave 30 31 trou...

Page 3: ...re use operating instructions 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 ...

Page 4: ...rom children Keep power unit cord or plug away from water Never exceed the maximum capacities When using an attachment read the accompanying 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 ...

Page 5: ... not intended for commercial use It should never be used for drying clothes or other non food purposes 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 to allow steam to escape On...

Page 6: ...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 co...

Page 7: ... Nuts Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables such as potatoes Never use scratched cracked or damaged glass in a micro wave 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 b...

Page 8: ...rements warning Improper 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 fi...

Page 9: ...able ro tates Only use one piece 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 micro wave 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 ha...

Page 10: ... Choose a flat work surface for 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 oven into a standard household electrical socket 230 240 volt 13 amp rated Avoid using a socket t...

Page 11: ...akes arrange them evenly 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 rec ommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry especially if they contain the bone Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in its own fat Anything c...

Page 12: ...in the food causing lots of tiny vibrations The vibra tions get so 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 oven next to a cup of water use a cup that you know ...

Page 13: ...heating category for your 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...

Page 14: ... the oven and from around the door condensation As the steam cools you may find the condensa tion gathers in small pools inside your micro wave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents Always dry the oven 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 da...

Page 15: ...and setting pre set button Use this button to preset cooking time stop cancel button Use this button once to stop cooking and again to clear cooking settings quick start button Use this button for quick start cooking of 30 seconds increase cooking time by 30 seconds by each press auto cooking buttons Use these buttons to choose the auto menu programs control panel overview n number buttons Use the...

Page 16: ...use the micro wave 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 cancel button to clear any settings that have already been made Fig 2 4 Press the quick start button once to start a simple 30 second microwave cooking cycle and this allows you to check the operation of the microwave...

Page 17: ... follow the steps below to set the clock 1 Press the clock button to select between 12 hour and 24 hour mode 2 Set the time by using the number buttons For 12 hour mode press 1min gx100 8 times 10sec g once 1sec g 5 times For 24 hour mode press 10min gx100 twice 10sec g once 1sec g 5 times 3 Press the clock button again to complete the clock setting 4 To cancel or re set the time press the stop ca...

Page 18: ...Please follow the steps below to set the child lock 1 Press the stop cancel button for 3 seconds A beep will sound and the LOCK indicator will light to indicate the microwave has set the child lock 2 To release the child lock press the stop cancel button again for 3 sec onds The LOCK indicator will go off to indicate the microwave has released the child lock 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...and the microwave power level is 100 Press the button again to change the microwave power level from 100 to 80 2 Set the cooking time by pressing 10min gx100 once and 1min gx100 5 times 3 Press the start button to confirm and start cooking 4 Press the stop cancel button once to stop cooking and again to cancel the set ting power button control order microwave power 1 100 2 80 3 60 4 40 5 20 6 0 1 ...

Page 20: ...combi button twice to choose the combination 1 function Press the grill combi button three times to choose the combination 2 function 2 Set the cooking time by using the number pads 3 Press the start button to confirm and start cooking 4 Press the stop cancel button once to stop cooking and again to cancel the setting grill combi button control order function micro wave power grill power 1 grill 0...

Page 21: ... time by pressing 10min gx100 twice and 1min gx100 5 times 3 Press the start button to confirm and start cooking 4 Press the stop cancel button once to stop cooking and again to cancel the setting NOTE In order to obtain better grilling performance for your food please turn your food over periodically Press the stop cancel button once to stop cooking and open the door Then turn your food over and ...

Page 22: ...button once and the LED display will show 100 Press the button again to change the microwave power level to 80 4 Set the cooking time by pressing 10min gx100 twice Press the memo ry button to confirm the setting 5 Press the grill combi button once to choose the grill function 6 Set the grilling time by pressing 1min gx100 5 times 7 Press the start button to confirm and start cooking The microwave ...

Page 23: ...el to 80 2 Set the cooking time by pressing 1min gx100 5 times ATTENTION Do not press the start button to confirm and start cooking at this point 3 Press the pre set button to preset the starting time for the cooking 4 Set the starting time by using the number buttons For for 12 hour mode 1min gx100 once and 10sec g 3 times For 24 hour mode 10min gx100 once and 1min gx100 3 times and 10sec g 3 tim...

Page 24: ...the weight of your food 2 Press the start button to confirm and start cooking 3 Press the stop cancel button once to stop cooking and again to cancel the set ting For instance if you want to cook 400g of fish using Auto Menu program Please follow the steps below a Press the fish button for three times to select 400g b Press the start button to confirm and start cooking NOTE The density and thickne...

Page 25: ... 24 00 800g 28 00 1000g 31 18 1200g 33 18 1300g 35 18 Menu Weight Cooking Time fish 200g 3 00 300g 4 00 400g 5 00 500g 5 50 600g 6 40 700g 7 30 sausage 100g 3 00 200g 5 00 300g 6 00 400g 7 00 500g 8 00 pork 200g 14 00 300g 16 30 400g 18 30 500g 20 00 600g 22 00 700g 23 00 beef mutton 300g 14 00 500g 17 30 800g 21 00 1000g 27 00 1200g 30 00 NOTE The density and thickness of food can affect its cook...

Page 26: ...cooking Press the button again to increase by another 30 seconds NOTE This feature is applicable to microwave cooking only quick start cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 30 seconds with 100 microwave power Please follow the steps below 1 ...

Page 27: ...osting You will need to press the stop cancel button once to hold the defrosting pro gram and open the oven door After you rotate the food you need to press the start button to re start defrosting Place roasts fat side down or whole poul try breast side down Drain liquids during defrosting as the juices from food can get hot and cook the food 4 Press the stop cancel button once to stop defrosting ...

Page 28: ...frost button to defrost food by entering time 2 Set the cooking time by using the number pads 3 Press the start button to confirm and start defrosting 4 Press the stop cancel button once to stop defrosting and again to cancel the setting 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...LED display will show the time while the oven is either microwave grill or combination cooking It will last for 5 seconds and the oven will then return to its original display to find out the pre set time 3 While the oven is still at the pre set state press the pre set button once and the LED display will show the pre set time It will last for 3 seconds and the oven will then return its original d...

Page 30: ...me 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 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 cle...

Page 31: ...the same manner as the inside 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 oven to cool down completely before cleaning microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook Wipe it wit...

Page 32: ...e cooking even after they have been taken out of the oven Microwave cooking works from the outside of food inwards standing time lets you cook the centre of the food just right without the outside being overcooked Q Why does my oven sometimes take lon ger 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 t...

Page 33: ...o change the bulb yourself 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 f...

Page 34: ...ossible negative 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 electr...

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