Cookworks KH-M28RC-E1DKH Manual

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28 Litre Mini Oven with Hob
Model No. KH-M28RC-E1DKH
Care & Instruction Manual
For household and indoor use only
Please read these instructions before use and retain for
future reference

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC,
50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may
damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning
the appliance.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
Do not allow children to use the appliance without
supervision.
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.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep cable and plug and appliance dry and away from areas
where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in water.
Never clean with a steam cleaner.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from mains supply.
Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it
malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard it must only be replaced by a qualified
service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the
power cord.
This appliance must be plugged into an earthed socket outlet.

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WARNING!
This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic
households. It is not suitable for commercial use.
The surfaces of the oven and the containers inside will
become hot during and immediately after use; wear
oven gloves when handling. Note the elements are
subject to residual heat after use. Do not touch.
Do not leave unattended during use. Bread and other
foodstuffs can catch fire if overdone.
Do not use the oven on, near or under flammable or heat
sensitive items. Place the back of the oven against the wall
and leave a clear gap of at least 12cm on all sides and 50
cm above the oven to allow adequate ventilation.
Do not cover and allow the oven to cool fully before storing.
Do not operate the oven using a timer or separate remote
control.
Do not use without the crumb tray fitted. Ensure crumb tray
is fitted below the lower heating elements. If incorrectly
positioned in the oven it could lead to abnormally high
temperatures.
Do not place tinned or bottled food in this oven.
If smoke is emitted, switch off the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames. Smother with a
damp cloth or fire blanket.
Do not permit food or cooking vessels to touch the four
heating elements, the sides, roof or base of the oven cavity.
Only use for intended purpose - cooking or grilling food. This
appliance can cause personal injury if misused.

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FOOD SAFETY
Thoroughly defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood in
the refrigerator before cooking unless cooking from frozen
advice is provided by the food packaging.
Keep raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods.
Always wash hands after handling raw meat and poultry,
before handling any ready to eat foods.
Wipe and disinfect surfaces that have been in contact with
raw meat and poultry.
Use separate utensils for handling raw meat/poultry and
cooked food or wash them thoroughly between use.
To check whether meat, particularly poultry, is cooked,
pierce the flesh with a skewer or fork; the juices should run
clear. Ensure the product is piping hot throughout.
Fish is cooked when it appears opaque and can be flaked
easily.

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PARTS
1. Door handle
2. Glass door
3. Lower heating
element
4. Rack supports
5. Hotplates
6. Temperature
control knob
7. Hotplate
indicator
8. Left hotplate
knob
9. Right hotplate
and Oven knob
10. Air vents
11. Oven indicator
12. Timer knob
13. Bracket for
rotisserie spit
Grill rack
Baking tray
Rack / Tray handle
Crumb tray
Rotisserie spit
Rotisserie handle

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OVEN FUNCTIONS
Symbol
Suggested use
OFF
Heating elements off
During storage and for timer use.
Upper and lower
heating elements
Baking and roasting
Upper and lower
heating elements
with fan assist
Convection cooking using the
upper and lower heaters.
Rotisserie with upper
and lower heating
elements
Spit roasting of meat and
poultry
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Dispose of all packaging safely.
2. Become familiar with -
The parts of the oven –see page 5
Where to fit the crumb tray - see fig 1
Where to fit the baking tray and rack –see fig 2
How to fit the handle to the baking tray and grill rack - see figs.
3 & 4.
How to assemble and fit the rotisserie spit and practice how to
lift out the spit with the rotisserie handle - see figs. 5 –9.
How to open and close the door –see figs. 10 -12
3. Some smoke may be emitted when the oven is first used. To
eliminate any manufacturing residues, open the room window and
operate the empty oven at maximum temperature for 10 minutes.
4. Clean oven and all detachable parts in accordance with the
cleaning section of these instructions.

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FITTING THE CRUMB TRAY AND RACKS
Slide the crumb tray
underneath the lower
heating elements so
that it lays flushwith the
base of the oven
(fig. 1)
Slide the grill rack and
/ or baking tray onto
the rack supports
(fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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USING THE RACKS AND OTHER COOKING VESSELS
Food can be placed directly onto the grill rack and the baking
tray supplied.
If placing food directly onto the grill rack, fit the baking tray into
the lower oven rack rest to act as a drip / crumb tray (fig 2 & 11).
Always use the handle supplied when fitting or removing the rack
/ tray from the oven. See figs 3 & 4 below on how to fit the handle.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
If using another cooking vessel
Always place the container onto the grill rack.
Ensure that it will fit into the oven cavity without touching the
sides of the oven or the heating elements.
Ensure that the vessel is suitable for this type of oven e.g.
Ferrite materials such as enamel, cast or stainless steel and
heat resistant glass. Do not use copper, aluminium, paper or
plastic containers.

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ASSEMBLING AND FITTING THE ROTISSERIE SPIT
Fit the claws onto the rotisserie spit with the claws facing inwards
(figs. 5 & 6).
Fit the thumb screws into the holes in the claws and turn until
secure (fig. 6).
Note that the spit has different shaped ends –see end ‘A’and end
‘B’in the diagram above. End A is fitted first into the socket on
the right hand side of the oven before fitting end B into the bracket
on the left hand side of the oven (fig .5).
Always use the rotisserie handle to remove the spit from the oven
when hot. Place the hooked ends of the rotisserie handle under
the spit and into the notches (figs 8 & 9) and lift out.
A
B
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8

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BASIC OVEN OPERATION
The oven can be used in a similar manner to a conventional and fan
assisted electric oven to bake, roast and grill food. The fan assisted
mode circulates heated air around the food with faster and more even
cooking results and requires less cooking time. See food packaging
for suitability for fan assisted cooking.
1. Place the oven on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface and away
from any flammable materials. Check that the TIMER knob is in
the OFF position.
2. Fit the crumb tray into the base of the oven.
3. Fully unwind the cable and plug in. For safety do not allow the
cable to dangle over the edge of units.
4. Turn the TEMPERATURE control knob and select the cooking
desired cooking temperature (100 - 220°C).
5. Turn the RIGHT HOTPLATE AND OVEN control knob and select the
desired cooking method.
6. Turn the TIMER control knob and select the cooking time required
and the oven indicator will illuminate to show that the cooker is
now operational.
7. Open the oven door (fig 10) and place the food into the oven using
the grill rack and / or baking tray (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
8. If baking, roasting or using the fan
assist modes, close the oven door.
9. If grilling or toasting leave the oven
door ajar (fig. 12).
Fig. 12

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BASIC OVEN OPERATION (continued)
10.If the timer has been selected –when the cooking time has
finished, a bell will sound and the oven will turn off automatically.
11.If ‘stay on’ has been selected –it will be necessary to turn off the
oven after use.
12.The oven can be stopped at any time by turning the TIMER control
knob to ‘OFF’ or by switching off at the mains.
Notes:
When not in use, always ensure that the timer is set to ‘OFF.’
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL COOKING
Follow cooking instructions on food packaging.
For more accurate timing, preheat the oven for a few minutes
before placing food into the cavity for cooking.
Turn or stir food some foods halfway through cooking process.
Distribute food evenly across the grill rack and baking tray.
The cooking time will vary according to the shape, thickness and
composition of the food.
Smaller pieces will cook quicker than larger pieces. For best
results, ensure pieces of food are similar in size and thickness.

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HOB USE
The hotplates can be used in a similar manner to conventional electric
hotplates to fry and boil food. The left hand hotplate is controlled using
the upper function knob and has a higher rating (see table below). The
right hand hotplate is controlled using the lower function knob.
1. Place the oven on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface and away
from any flammable materials. Check that the TIMER knob is in
the OFF position.
2. Fully unwind the cable and plug in. For safety do not allow the
cable to dangle over the edge of units.
3. Turn the HOTPLATE control knob for the hotplate of choice and
select the desired hotplate power. The hotplate indicator will
illuminate.
Hotplate
Position
Power (W)
Left
1
400
2
600
MAX
1000
Right
1
300
MAX
750
4. Place the food into a vessel suitable for an electric hob and fry or
cook as required by your recipe.
5. To switch off the hotplate, turning the HOTPLATE control knob to
‘OFF’ or switch off at the mains. The hotplate indicator will
extinguish.
Notes:
Both hotplates can be in operation at the same time but only the
left hand hotplate can operate at the same time as the oven.

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TIPS FOR EFFICIENT HOB USE
Do not operate the hob for an
extended time without a pan on
the hotplate (fig. 13).
Fig. 13
Use pans with flat bottoms (fig.
14). Uneven or thin bottomed
pans will waste energy, are slow
to cook, can rock and
overbalance.
Fig. 14
Use pans that are the same size
or slightly larger than the
hotplate (fig. 15). Smaller pans
waste energy and oversized
pans (>50mm over hang) can
overheat the hob and cause
cracks and damage.
Fig. 15
Ensure pan base is dry and
avoid placing wet lids on
hotplates (fig. 16).
Fig. 16
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ROTISSERIE OPERATION
1. Place the oven on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface and away
from any flammable materials. Check that the TIMER knob is in
the OFF position.
2. Fully unwind the cable and plug in. For safety, do not allow the
cable to dangle over the edge of units.
3. Fit the baking tray into the lowest slot (not the base) of the oven so
it can act as a drip tray or use to roast your vegetables at the same
time.
4. Make a hole through the centre of the joint or chicken and insert
the rotisserie spit.
Fig. 17
5. Fit the claws onto the spit and ensure the spikes enter the joint /
chicken. Secure the claws into position using the thumbscrews
as these will ensure the joint rotates when the spit turns.
6. Insert the rotisserie spit and joint into the oven cavity and ensure
that there is sufficient clearance for the food to rotate without
touching the heating elements.
7. Close the oven door.
8. Turn the TEMPERATURE control knob and select temperature
220°C.
9. Turn the RIGHT HOTPLATE AND OVEN control knob and select the
rotisserie option.
10. Turn the TIMER control knob and select the cooking time required
and the oven indicator will illuminate to show that the cooker is
now operational and the rotisserie spit will start to turn.
13.If the timer has been selected –when the cooking time has
finished, a bell will sound and the oven will turn off automatically.
14.If ‘stay on’ has been selected –it will be necessary to turn off the
oven after use.
15.The oven can be stopped at any time by turning the TIMER control
knob to ‘OFF’ or by switching off at the mains.
16.Using the rotisserie spit handle lift out the roast.

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Notes:
The maximum weight of food that can be roasted using the
rotisserie spit is 4.5kg
The baking tray can be used to roast vegetables at the same time
as acting as a drip tray.
When not in use, always ensure that the timer is set to ‘OFF.’
CLEANING
Clean the oven, hotplate, rotisserie spit, grill rack, baking and crumb
tray after each use.
1. Switch off and unplug the oven and allow it and the accessories to
cool completely. Cleaning the oven whilst hot may cause glass door
to shatter and risk personal injury.
2. Wipe external surfaces of the oven with a soft damp cloth and dry
surfaces with a soft dry cloth.
3. Wipe internal oven surfaces with a soft damp cloth soaked in soapy
water. Rinse and dry surfaces with a soft dry cloth.
4. Do not use strong detergents or abrasives, as these may dull or
scratch the surface which may result in the glass door shattering.
Do not immerse in water. Do not use a steam cleaner.
5. Slide and lift out the crumb tray from the bottom of the oven.
6. Wash loose parts (crumb tray, grill rack, baking tray and baking
tray handle, rotisserie spit and handle) in hot water with a little
washing up liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Not suitable for the
dishwasher.
7. Refit all parts.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Cookworks 28 Litre Mini Oven with Hob
Model
KH-M28RC-E1Dkh
Rated Voltage & Frequency
220 - 240V AC 50/60Hz
Rated Power Input
Total
2500W
Oven
1500
Hotplates
1750
Capacity
Overall
28 litre
Useable
22 litre
Class rating
1 (earthed)
BS 1362 fuse
13A
Product dimensions (external)
505 x 405 x 347 mm
Product weight (net)
12 kg approx.
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in
doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure it
is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator” and
enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH
Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you need
to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance must not
be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a
rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be replaced by a
suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N
The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L
The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be
connecting to the terminal marked with the
letter E or the earth symbol .
Produced in China for and
imported by
Argos Limited,
489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW
www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

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