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Kenwood K30GSS12 Instruction Manual

30 litre stainless steel microwave with grill
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30 Litre Stainless Steel Microwave with Grill
K30GSS12
instruction manual
K30GSS12_IB_ready120514.indd 1
AUTO
LOCK
%
G
beverage
dinner entree
reheat
potato
pizza
fish
chicken
vegetable beef/mutton
sausage
clock
pork
power
10
level
minute
grill/
combination
1
memory
10
preset
second
1
jet
defrost
weight
quick
defrost
start
stop/
start
cancel
14/05/2012 3:11 PM

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  • Page 1 30 Litre Stainless Steel Microwave with Grill K30GSS12 instruction manual AUTO LOCK beverage dinner entree reheat potato pizza fish chicken vegetable beef/mutton sausage clock pork power level minute grill/ combination memory preset second defrost weight quick defrost start stop/ start cancel K30GSS12_IB_ready120514.indd 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents unpacking ..........................4 getting ready ........................5 introducing microwave cooking ..................6 cooking with a microwave ........................6 checking your cooking utensils ......................7 using aluminium foil in your microwave ...................7 materials that can be used in the microwave ...................8 microwave heating categories ......................9 steam .............................10 condensation ..........................10 product overview .......................11...

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    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.

  • Page 5: Getting Ready

    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 allow microwave energy to escape.

  • Page 6: Introducing Microwave Cooking

    introducing microwave cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food. This page gives some 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 Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and, whilst you should make sure that food is fully cooked, you should be careful not to overcook it.

  • Page 7: Checking Your Cooking Utensils

    checking your cooking utensils Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If made of plastic or glass, utensils will be marked as “microwave safe” or similar. If you are not sure and/or there is no microwave-safe marking on the utensil, do NOT use it in the microwave.

  • Page 8: Materials That Can Be Used In The Microwave

    materials that can be used in the microwave utensils remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.

  • Page 9: Microwave Heating Categories

    microwave heating categories Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.

  • Page 10: Steam

    steam When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    product overview the main unit control panel AUTO LOCK beverage dinner entree reheat potato pizza fish chicken vegetable beef/mutton sausage clock pork power level minute grill/ combination memory preset second defrost weight quick defrost start stop/ start cancel door open handle the control panel AUTO LOCK...

  • Page 12: Checking Your Microwave

    checking your microwave Check your microwave after unpacking. For your safety, the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking. Close the door and press the start button to continue the cooking cycle. 1. Pull the handle to open the door. AUTO LOCK 2.

  • Page 13: Clock Setting

    clock setting When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the LED display will show “1:01”, and the microwave will sound once. Please ensure that you have set the clock prior to use. Please follow the steps below to set the clock. 1.

  • Page 14: Setting The Child Lock

    setting the child lock This feature prevents the microwave from operating by locking the control panel until you cancel it. Please follow the steps below to set the child lock. 1. Press the stop/cancel button for 3 seconds and a “beep” will sound. The child lock AUTO LOCK indicator LOCK will illuminate on the LED...

  • Page 15: Microwave Cooking

    microwave cooking For simple microwave cooking, follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to use 60% microwave power to cook for 5 minutes. 1. Press the power level button once and the LED display will show ”100%”. Press AUTO LOCK the power level button repeatedly until the...

  • Page 16: Grill Or Combination Cooking

    grill or combination cooking For grilling, follow the steps below. We recommend that you use the supplied grill racks. Place your food on the grill rack then place on top of the glass turntable plate. 1. Press the grill/combination button once and the LED display will show “...
  • Page 17 micro/combinaton button control press microwave grill power suitable for cooking order display power Fish, potatoes or au gratin. Pudding, omelettes, baked potatoes and poultry. Please note there are only 2 modes of combination cooking and their microwave, and grill powers are shown on the table above.

  • Page 18: Multi-Stage Cooking

    multi-stage cooking For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to defrost your food for 5 minutes, and then to cook it with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes and finally grill it for 5 minutes. You can set a maximum of 3 stages for Multi-Stage Cooking.

  • Page 19: Auto Cooking

    auto cooking This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and the weight. Select the category and choose the weight of your food. For quick reference of the cooking time and the weight, please refer to the auto-cook menu table on the followng page. For instance: If you want to cook 300g of potato.

  • Page 20: Auto-Cook Menu Table

    The density and thickness of food can affect its cooking time. Ensure all food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before serving. It is essential that food is checked during and after the recommended cooking time, even if auto menu was used. auto-cook menu table cooking cooking...

  • Page 21: Weight Defrost

    weight defrost This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight. For instance: If you want to defrost 600g of prawns. 1. Press the weight defrost button several times until the LED display will show “d3”. AUTO LOCK 2.

  • Page 22: Jet Defrost

    jet defrost This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the time. The longest defrosting time allowed for is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. For instance: If you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. 1.

  • Page 23: Preset Cooking (Programme Set In Advance)

    preset cooking (programme set in advance) For preset cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance: If the current time is 12 o’clock (noon) and you want to cook it with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for delay start cooking, defrost cannot be set as one of those stages.

  • Page 24: Quick Start Cooking

    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. Press the quick start button to start the quick start cooking. Press the quick start AUTO LOCK button again to add another 30 seconds.

  • Page 25: Querying The Cooking Function

    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 power level button once and the LED display will show the current cooking AUTO LOCK power while the microwave is cooking.

  • Page 26: Cleaning Your Microwave

    cleaning your microwave Cleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before cleaning. On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover.

  • Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions

    frequently asked questions If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A may be able to resolve the problem. questions answers why doesn’t the food seem to Check that: cook? •...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    K30GSS12 input 230 - 240V~ 50Hz microwave output 850 - 900 Watts microwave frequency 2450MHz outside dimensions 539mm x 446mm x 300mm (width x deep x height) power consumption microwave input 1350 - 1400 Watts grill input 1000 - 1100 Watts Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

  • Page 29: Safety Warnings

    safety warnings general safety • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing parts/attachments, after use and before cleaning. • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments. • Never use a damaged appliance. • Never operate the appliance when it is empty. •...
  • Page 30 cooking use • As the power of different microwaves can vary considerably, care must be taken when first using this microwave as it may cook faster than expected. • Do not leave the microwave unattended during use. • Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content, such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake.

  • Page 31: Earthing Instructions

    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 at the bottom. preparing food for babies Extra care must be taken when preparing food or drink for babies and small children.
  • Page 32 NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corresponding part numbers: replacement part part number Grill Rack XGALK30GSS12P41 Glass Turntable Plate XGALK30GSS12P12 Turntable Support XGALK30GSS12P11 Visit Partmaster.co.uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories.

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