Kenwood KCTAL30 User manual

Microwave / Combination
Oven
KCTAL30
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stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time

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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
convection cooking (with preheating) 22
convection cooking (without preheating) 23
multi-stage cooking 24
delay start cooking (program set in advance) 25
auto cooking 26 - 27
auto menu 26 - 27
auto reheat 28
quick start cooking 29
defrosting 30
defrost by weight 30
defrost by time 30
querying the cooking function 31
to find out the cooking power 31
to find out the time 31
to find out the pre-set time 31
cleaning your microwave 32 - 33
troubleshooting 34 - 35
questions and answers 34 - 35
specication 36

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before 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

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know your Kenwood microwave
before using your Kenwood microwave
● Read these instructions carefully and retain for future
reference.
● Remove all packaging labels. Please dispose of them properly.
before calling for service
● Review the section on Troubleshooting. This will help you to
solve some general problems by yourself and reduce the need
to ask for the help of professional technicians.
safety information
general safety
● Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools/
attachments, after use and before cleaning.
● Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted
attachments.
● Never use a damaged machine.
● Never operate the machine when it is empty.
● Keep cord out of reach from 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
● Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use.
The company responsible for this product, DSG Retail Limited,
will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improp-
er use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

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safety information
please read carefully and keep for future
reference
maintenance of your microwave
WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone other than a quali-
fied technician to carry out any service or repair operation which
involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
WARNING : If the door or door seals are damaged, the
oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a qualified technician.
● If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to contain any flames.
● If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service
agent or similar qualified technician.
● If you have a pacemaker, please contact your doctor before
using a microwave oven.
microwave use
● This microwave is 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.
● Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use.
● Care should be taken so metal objects are not used in the
microwave.
These include :
¨ Metal cooking utensils
¨ Metal plates or trays
¨ Wire twist ties
¨ Crockery with metal trims
¨ Meat thermometer
● Care should be taken when using paper, plastic, wooden or
other combustible materials in the oven as they can catch
fire.
● Oil & fat for deep frying should not be heated in the micro
wave.
● Only use cling film designed for microwave use & take extra
care when removing the film to avoid steam burns.
● Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave use.

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safety information
cooking use
As the power of different microwave ovens can vary consider-
ably, care must be taken when first using this appliance as it may
cook faster than expected.
● Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
WARNING : Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have
been given so that the child is able to use the
oven in a safe way and understands the haz-
ards of improper use; DO NOT assume that
because a child has mastered one cooking
skill he/she can cook everything without close
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 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 oven should be cleaned regularly and food deposits re-
moved. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition can
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation. (See cleaning your microwave)

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safety information
do not use these in your microwave
● Never use equipment made of metal, except foil in your
microwave oven. The microwave energy cannot pass through
the metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the
oven.
● 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.
Containers / Certain foods
WARNING : Pressure will build up in sealed containers and
cause them to explode. Therefore, do not use
the following in your microwave:
¨ Sealed containers
¨ Capped bottles
¨ Vacuum containers
¨ Sealed jars
¨ Hard-boiled egg
¨ Eggs in their shells
¨ 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 bottom.
preparing food for babies
Extra care must be taken when preparing food or drink for babies
and small children.
● Always test the food or liquid temperature before giving it to a
baby.
● When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat is removed before
heating.
● When warming milk, ensure the bottle is shaken.
caution!
During cooking, the outer surface will become hot, do not touch
the outer casing of appliance. Care should be taken not to store
any items on top of your microwave oven.

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earthing instructions
● WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
● This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-earthing conductor and an earthing
plug.
● The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
installed and earthed in accordance with all local standards and
requirements.
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 fit properly in the outlet, have a
qualified electrician to install the correct outlet.
safety information

before use
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using aluminium foil in your microwave
It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as
you follow these safety guidelines.
As with all metal, microwave energy cannot pass through foil, but
provided that you keep the foil away from the side of the oven it
will not cause sparks and there will not be any damage to
your oven.
Using 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 foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that
the foil will not touch the sides of the oven when the turntable 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 has a lid or film cover.
● Always use the glass turntable.
● Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use
containers that are more than 1.25in (3.5cm) deep.
● Use oven gloves when handling hot foil containers.
● Do not completely cover food with foil. The microwave energy
cannot pass through the foil so the food will not cook.
● Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the oven.
● Do not use more than one piece of foil in the oven at the same
time.

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unpacking and getting ready
This microwave oven is designed for home use. It
should not be used for commercial catering.
1. After unpacking your oven, check that it has
not been damaged whilst in the box. Make
sure there are no dents on the oven, and the
door closes properly. A dented or damaged
oven could allow microwave energy to escape.
Make sure that you have taken all the packag-
ing from inside the oven. Please dispose of
the plastic wrappings or bags safely and keep
out of the reach of babies and young children.
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
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 that also has an adaptor
and other equipment plugged in. Do not use a
multi adaptor.
4. Put the turntable ring inside the oven and
place the glass turntable on top of the ring.
The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the
spindle. You must always use the turntable
and ring whenever you use the microwave.
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stop
autoreheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
automenu
defrost by
weight/time

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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 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 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 foil sparingly and
wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it touching
the inside of the oven which could cause sparks.
NOTE: You should always have your microwave checked by a
qualified technician if it has been dropped or damaged to
ensure it is safe to use.

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● Microwave ovens cook food using microwave
energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio
waves. Normally, these “waves” would fade as
they dispersed into the atmosphere but in a mi-
crowave oven they are concentrated onto food
causing it to heat up.
● Microwave energy cannot pass through metal
– so it cannot escape from inside your micro-
wave oven – but it can pass through materials
like glass, porcelain, plastic and paper.
These materials are used in the manufacture of
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 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 is microwave-
safe. Close the door.
2. Make sure that the grill is positioned in the
upwards position to the top of the microwave
(Do not use your hands to touch the grill as it
may already be hot). Turn the microwave oven
on for 30 seconds only.
3. At the end of the time, 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 oven.
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microwave heating categories
Your oven 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 microwave ovens 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
E
900W is the output power of the oven.
E is the heating category for your oven.
Check the cooking times for category Eon
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 2
Stir / Turn Stir / Turn Stir / Turn
Full power
(in minutes) 2 1.5 2 1.5
Standing time
(in minutes) 1 1 1 1
To Microwave from frozen:
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) 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) 1 1 1 1

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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 micro-
wave to prevent pressure from building up
inside the oven. It does this through the vents
on the back of 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 danger of microwave energy escap-
ing with the steam.
product overview
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control panel
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time
stop
autoreheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
automenu
defrost by
weight/time
door handle

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Accessories
part numbers 252100500504
and 252200200010
part number
256511700007
part number
250900200006
part number
261800303127
Glass Turnable x 1
Turnable Ring x 1
Grill Rack x 1
Instruction Manual x 1
defrost by weight/time
button
Use this button to defrost the
food by weight or by time.
LED display
Shows the clock , cooking
time and setting.
clock/pre-set button
Use this button to set the
clock and to preset cooking
time.
stop button
Press this button once to stop
cooking and again to clear
cooking settings.
start button
Use this button for quick
start cooking of 30 seconds,
increase cooking time by 30
seconds (by each press), or
conrm cooking settings.
up/down buttons
Use these buttons to set
time and food weight and
to choose the auto menu
programs.
control panel overview
Defrost Rack x 1
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time
microwave button
Use this button to select the
microwave function.
convection/grill/combi
button
Use this button to select the
function of convection, grill,
microwave and grill
combination.
auto reheat
Use this button to quickly
set cooking time and reheat
your food.
auto menu
Use this button to select the
auto menu function.

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checking your microwave
Check your microwave after unpacking.
NOTE: For your safety, the microwave stops if
the oven door is opened during cooking.
Close the door and press the start but-
ton to continue the cooking cycle.
1. Pull handle to open the door.
Put the turntable ring inside the oven and
place the glass turntable on top of the ring.
The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the
spindle. (Fig 1)
You must always use the glass turntable and
turntable ring whenever you 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 button to clear any settings
that have already been made. (Fig 2)
4. Press the start button once to start a simple
30-second microwave cooking cycle and
this allows you to check the operation of the
microwave oven.
5. Press the stop button to clear any settings
once the checking is completed.
3 , 5
1
2
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time
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clock setting
When the microwave oven is connected to the mains power, the oven will display
0:00, and the microwave will sound once. Please ensure you have set the clock prior
to use.
Please follow the steps below to set the clock.
1. Press the clock/pre-set button to
choose 12-hour system or 24-hour
system.
2. Press the up/down buttons to adjust
the hour figures. The input time has to
be within 1-12 or 0-23.
3. Press the clock/pre-set and the
minute figures will flash.
4. Press the up/down buttons to adjust
the minute figures, the input time has
to be within 0-59.
5. Press the clock/pre-set again to
complete the clock setting.
:will start flashing and the time will
illuminate.
1 , 3 , 5
2 , 4
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time

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setting the child lock
This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven 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 button for 3 seconds
and a long tone will sound and the
child lock indicator will illuminate to
indicate the microwave has set the
child lock.
2. To release the child lock, press the
stop button again for 3 seconds and a
long tone will sound and the child lock
indicator will disappear to indicate the
microwave has released the child lock.
1 , 2
1 , 2
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time

operating instructions
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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 P100.
Press the button again to change the
microwave power level to P80.
2. Press the up/down buttons to adjust
the cooking time until the LED display
shows 20:00.
3. Press the start button to confirm and
start cooking.
4. Press the stop button once to stop
cooking and again to cancel the set-
ting.
Microwave Button Control
Order LED Display M i c r o w a v e
Power
1 P100 100%
2 P80 80%
3 P50 50%
4 P30 30%
5 P10 10%
1 , 2
4
3
1
2
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time

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grill or combination cooking
For Grilling, follow the steps below.
1. Press the convection/grill/combi but-
ton once and press the up/down but-
tons until the LED display shows G-1.
2. Press the start button to confirm the grill
cooking setting.
3. Press the up/down buttons to adjust the
cooking time. The time setting is be-
tween 0:05 - 95:00.
4. Press the start button to confirm and
start cooking.
5. Press the stop button once to stop
cooking and again to cancel the setting.
For Combination Cooking, follow the
steps below.
1. Press the convection/grill/combi
button once and press the up/down
buttons to change the cooking setting to
C-1,C-2, C-3 , or C-4.
2. Press the start button to confirm the
cooking setting.
3. Press the up/down buttons to adjust the
cooking time. The time setting is be-
tween 0:05 - 95:00.
4. Press the start button to confirm and
start cooking.
5. Press the stop button once to stop
cooking and again to cancel the setting.
NOTE: The microwave will sound twice to
for the cooking session, this is normal.
In order to obtain better grilling
your food over periodically. Press the
and open the door. Then, turn your
Press the start button to continue
1 , 3
5
2 , 4
1
1 , 3
stop
auto reheat
convection
grill
combi
start
microwave
clock/pre-set
auto menu
defrost by
weight/time