Kenwood K30CSS10 User manual

30 Litre Stainless Steel Combination Microwave
K30CSS10
instruction manual
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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
microwave heating categories .........................................................................................................8
steam ...............................................................................................................................................9
condensation ...................................................................................................................................9
product overview.............................................................................................................. 10
the main unit ..................................................................................................................................10
the control panel ............................................................................................................................10
checking your microwave.................................................................................................11
clock setting...................................................................................................................... 12
setting the child lock........................................................................................................ 13
microwave cooking .......................................................................................................... 14
grill or combination cooking ........................................................................................... 15
convection combination cooking ................................................................................... 16
convection cooking (with preheating)............................................................................ 17
convection cooking (without preheating) ...................................................................... 18
multi-stage cooking.......................................................................................................... 19
auto cooking ..................................................................................................................... 20
auto menu......................................................................................................................................20
auto menu table .............................................................................................................................21
defrosting.......................................................................................................................... 22
defrost by time ...............................................................................................................................22
quick start cooking........................................................................................................... 23
querying the cooking function........................................................................................ 24
to nd out the current cooking setting............................................................................................24
cleaning your microwave................................................................................................. 25
frequently asked questions............................................................................................. 26
specication...................................................................................................................... 27
safety warnings ................................................................................................................ 28
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unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
The Main Unit
Glass Turntable Plate x 1
P.N.: XGALK30CSS10P11
Turntable Support x 1
P.N.: XGALK30CSS10P12
Baking Plate x 1
P.N.: XGALK30CSS10P66
Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: K30CSS10-002
Thank you for purchasing your new Kenwood Combination 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.
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
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2. 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 microwave and 30cm above so
that warm air can escape from the vents
during cooking – This microwave is not
designed to be built in.
getting ready
This microwave is designed for home use. 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 on the microwave, and the door closes properly. A dented or damaged
microwave could allow microwave energy to escape. Make sure that you have taken all the
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
plate on top of the support. The turntable
support is shaped to sit securely on the
spindle. You must always use the turntable
plate and support whenever you use the
microwave.
30cm
10cm10cm
5. To protect your work surface, we
recommend that you fix some non-
slip cushion pads (not included) to the
underside of the microwave.
Underside View
Remove the turntable plate and
turntable support before turning the
microwave upside down.
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introducing microwave cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or
handling hot food.
See below for basic guidelines in microwave cooking.
If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, refer to the back of this instruction booklet for more
information.
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.
• Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important. Always stir
from the outside, inwards.
• If you are cooking a number of individual foods at the same time, such as baked potatoes or
small cakes, arrange them evenly on the turntable plate 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 recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry, especially if they have not
been deboned.
• Meat and poultry which 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 carefully to stop it touching the inside of the microwave
which could cause sparks.
• Microwaves cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio waves.
Normally, these “waves” would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere but in a microwave
they are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up.
• Microwave energy can not pass through metal – so it can not escape from inside your
microwave – but it can pass through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic, and paper. These
are the things used to make microwave-safe cooking equipment.
• Microwave-safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the
food it contains heats up.
• The microwave energy focuses on the moisture in the food
causing lots of tiny vibrations. The vibrations get so great
that the moisture, and the food heat up.
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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 microwave next to a cup of water – use a cup that you know is
microwave safe. Close the door.
2. Turn the microwave on for 30 seconds only.
3. After 30 seconds, carefully check to see if the water has warmed up. If the water has not
warmed up but the utensil has, the utensil is not microwave-safe and should not be used in the
microwave.
4. Do not use your hands to touch the utensil as it may already be hot.
using aluminium foil in your microwave
It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave as long as you follow these safety guidelines.
As with all metals, microwave energy cannot pass through aluminium foil, but provided you keep the
aluminium foil away from the side of the microwave it will not cause sparks and there will not be any
damage to your microwave.
Using aluminium foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you do not want to cook as quickly
as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook.
Place the aluminium foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the aluminium foil will not
touch the sides of the microwave when the turntable plate rotates. Only use one piece 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 container has a lid or film cover.
• 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 hot aluminium foil containers.
• 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 more than one piece of aluminium foil in the microwave at the same time.
• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave.
• The microwave energy can not pass through the metal so it bounces off and sparks
against the inside of the microwave.
• Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment does cause sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge. Even this trim can
cause sparks.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can
explode.
• Your microwave comes with a microwave safe baking plate. If you want to use another
baking plate, please carry out this test to ensure that it is microwave safe.
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microwave heating categories
Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the 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 705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are
sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
The government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, have set up a
system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food.
900W is the output power of the microwave.
E is the heating category for your microwave.
Check the cooking 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) 2222
Stir / Turn Stir / Turn Stir / Turn
Full power
(in minutes) 2 1.5 2 1.5
Standing time
(in minutes) 1111
to microwave from frozen:
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) 3 2.5 3 2.5
Stir / Turn Stir / Turn Stir / Turn
Full power
(in minutes) 4 3.5 4 3.5
Standing time
(in minutes) 1111
900W
E
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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.
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 danger of microwave
energy escaping with the steam.
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product overview
the main unit
the control panel
control panel
door handle
clock/weight button
Use this button to set the clock
and to preset cooking time.
baking plate
For use when grilling,
convection, combination
or auto cooking.
grill button
Use this button to select the
grill function.
combination button
Use this button to select
the microwave and grill
combination function.
convection button
Use this button to select the
convection function.
start/+30sec/conrm
button
Use this button to quick start
cooking by increments of 30
seconds. Each press adds
30 seconds. Use this button
to also start/ restart cooking.
stop/clear button
Use this button to stop
cooking and cancel
cooking settings.
time/menu dial
Use this dial to set
time or to choose
the auto menu
programmes.
microwave button
Use this button to select the
microwave power level.
LED display
Shows the clock,
cooking time
and setting.
micro+convection button
Use this button to select the
microwave and convection
combination function.
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1. Pull handle to open the door.
2. Place a cup of water on the glass turntable
plate. Make sure the cup is microwave safe
(it should not have any decorative metal
trim).
3. Close the door.
4. Press the stop/clear button to clear any
settings that have already been made
5. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button
once to start a simple 30-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.
5
4, 6
For your safety, the microwave
stops if the door is opened during
cooking. Close the door and press
the start/+30sec/confirm button to
continue the cooking cycle.
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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. Press the clock/weight button once for
12-hour setting. Press the clock/weight
button again for 24-hour setting.
2. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust the hour
digits.
3. Press the clock/weight button and the
minute digits will display.
4. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust the
minute digits, the input time has to be
within 00-59.
5. Press the clock/weight 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 previous status automatically.
• If the clock needs to be reset,
please repeat steps 1 to 3.
• To find out the current time while
the microwave is operating, press
the clock/weight button. It will last
for 2-3 seconds and then return to
its original display.
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setting the child lock
This feature prevents the electronic operation of the microwave by locking the operation of the
control panel until you have cancelled it.
Please follow the steps below to set the child lock.
1. Press the stop/clear button for 3 seconds
and a 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
tone will sound. The child lock indicator will
disappear from the LED display to indicate
that the microwave has released the child
lock.
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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 “P-100”. Press the
microwave button repeatedly until the LED
display shows “P-80”.
2. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust the
cooking time until the LED display shows
“20:00”.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
4. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
Microwave Button Control
Press
Order
LED
Display Microwave Power
1 P-100 100%
2 P-90 90%
3 P-80 80%
4 P-70 70%
5 P-60 60%
6 P-50 50%
7 P-40 40%
8 P-30 30%
9 P-20 20%
10 P-10 10%
0 P-00 0%
2
3
1
4
When P00 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 damage the magnetron.
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For grilling, follow the steps below.
1. Press the grill button once and the LED
display will show “GRILL”.
2. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust the
cooking time.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
4. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
For combination cooking (microwave and
grill), follow the steps below.
1. Press the combi button once and the LED
display will show “GRILL”, “MICRO” and
“CO-1”. Press the combi button again
and the LED display will show “GRILL”,
“MICRO” and “CO-2”.
2. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust the
cooking time.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
4. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
Combination Button Control
Order LED
Display
Microwave
Power
Grill
Power
Cavity
Temperature
1 GRILL, MICRO, CO-1 30% 70% Approximately keeping at
160°C
2 GRILL, MICRO,CO-2 55% 45%
grill or combination cooking
2
3
1
1
4
In order to obtain better grilling
performance for your food, please
turn your food over periodically. Press
the stop/clear button once to stop
cooking and open the door. Then,
turn your food over and close the
door. Press the start/+30sec/confirm
button to continue cooking.
• Do not use plastic microwave
containers or covers when using
grill, combination or convection
cooking.
• To prevent excessive temperatures,
the convection fan will continue to
operate for 2 minutes after cooking
has stopped.
• During first time use of grill cooking, operate the microwave empty for at least 20
minutes. Some smoke and/or odour may occur. This is normal and will stop.
• We recommend that you use the supplied baking plate. Place your food on the baking
plate then place on top of the glass turntable plate.
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convection combination cooking
For combination cooking (microwave and convection), follow the steps below.
2
3
1
4
Microwave + Convection Button Control
Order LED
Display
Microwave
Power
Convection
Power
Cavity
Temperature
1110°C ~
200°C 73% 27% 110°C - 200°C
We recommend that you use the supplied baking plate. Place your food on the baking plate
then place on top of the glass turntable plate.
In order to obtain better convection
performance for your food, please
turn your food over periodically.
Press the stop/clear button once
to stop cooking and open the door.
Then, turn your food over and close
the door. Press the start/+30sec/
confirm button to continue cooking.
• Do not use plastic microwave
containers or covers when using
grill, combination or convection
cooking.
• To prevent excessive
temperatures, the convection
fan will continue to operate for 2
minutes after cooking has stopped.
1. Press the micro+convection button and
the LED display will show “200C“. Press
the micro+convection button repeatedly
until the LED display shows your preferred
temperature. The temperature ranges from
110°C – 200°C.
2. Place your food in the microwave and close
the door. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust
the cooking time.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
4. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
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convection cooking (with preheating)
Convection cooking allows you to cook the food like a traditional oven.
1. Press the convection button once and the
LED display will show “200C”.
2. Press the convection button repeatedly
until the LED display shows your preferred
temperature setting. The temperature
ranges from 110°C to 200°C.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button
to confirm the temperature setting and
start preheating. Once the preheating
temperature is reached, the microwave will
sound and the timer shown on the LED
display will pause.
4. Place your food in the microwave and close
the door. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust
the cooking time.
5. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
6. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
4
3, 5
1, 2
6
• We recommend that you use the supplied baking plate. Place your food on the baking
plate then place on top of the glass turntable plate.
• It is recommended to preheat the microwave to the appropriate temperature before
placing the food in the microwave. Microwave power will not be used.
Cooking time cannot be input until the
preheating temperature is reached
and the door should be opened and
then closed.
• Do not use plastic microwave
containers or covers when using
grill, combination or convection
cooking.
• To prevent excessive
temperatures, the convection
fan will continue to operate for 2
minutes after cooking has stopped.
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convection cooking (without preheating)
For convection cooking without preheating, please follow the steps below.
For instance: If you want to cook your food for 16 minutes at 180°C.
1. Press the convection button once and the
LED display will show “200C”.
2. Press the convection button repeatedly
until the LED display shows “180C”. The
temperature ranges from 110°C to 200°C.
3. Place your food in the microwave and close
the door. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust
the cooking time to 16:00.
4. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
5. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
3
4
1, 2
5
We recommend that you use the supplied baking plate. Place your food on the baking plate
then place on top of the glass turntable plate.
• Do not use plastic microwave
containers or covers when using
grill, combination or convection
cooking.
• To prevent excessive temperatures,
the convection fan will continue to
operate for 2 minutes after cooking
has stopped.
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1. Turn the time/menu dial anti-clockwise to
select the defrost function from the auto
menu programme. The LED display will
show “CODE A-9”.
2. Press the clock/weight button once and
turn the time/menu dial to adjust the
defrosting time until the LED display shows
“5:00”.
3. Press the microwave button once and
the LED display will show “P-100”. Press
it again 2 more times and the LED display
will show “P-80”.
4. Turn the time/menu dial to adjust the
cooking time until the LED display shows
“7:00”.
5. Press the grill button once and the LED
display will show “GRILL”. Turn the time/
menu dial to adjust the cooking time until
the LED display shows “8:00”.
6. Press the start/+30sec/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) and
the grill cooking (the third stage). Upon
completion the microwave will sound five
times.
7. Press the stop/clear button to stop
cooking. Press the stop/clear button again
to cancel the setting.
multi-stage cooking
For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below.
For instance: If you want to defrost your food for 5 minutes, then to cook it with 80% microwave
power for 7 minutes and finally grill it for 8 minutes.
1, 4
6
7
2
5
You can set a maximum of 3 stages for multi-stage cooking. If defrosting is among one of
the stages, then it will be set as the first stage. Auto cooking (CODE A-1 to CODE A-8) and
quick start cooking are not available in multi-stage cooking.
• Do not use plastic microwave
containers or covers when using
grill, combination or convection
cooking.
• To prevent excessive temperatures,
the convection fan will continue to
operate for 2 minutes after cooking
has stopped.
Do not press the start/+30sec/confirm
button at this stage.
3
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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 menu table.
auto menu
1. Turn the time/menu dial anti-clockwise to
select the auto menu programme required.
The LED display will show “CODE A-1”,
“CODE A-2” etc.
2. Press the clock/weight button repeatedly
to select the weight option for your chosen
programme. Please refer to the auto menu
table for information.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
4. 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 1000g of
chicken using the auto menu programme,
please follow the steps below.
1. Turn the time/menu dial anti-clockwise
to select the auto menu programme for
chicken. The LED display will show “CODE
A-7”.
2. Press the clock/weight button to select the
weight of your chicken until the LED display
shows “1000”.
3. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to
confirm and start cooking.
1
3
2
4
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