Kenwood K25CB12 User Manual

25 Litre Black Combination Microwave

K25CB12

instruction manual

AUTO

°C g

cake reheat

spaghetti

pizza

grill

microwave+

grill

convection

microwave+ convection

timer/ clock

stop/

cancel

beverage

popcorn

potato

power

level

chicken

110°C2120°C3130°C

140°C5150°C6160°C

170°C8180°C9190°C

comb 1: 110°C comb 2: 140°C comb 3: 170°C comb 4: 200°C

weight

quick

defrost

start

200°C

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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

materials that can be used in the microwave ...................................................................................8

microwave heating categories .........................................................................................................9

steam .............................................................................................................................................10

condensation .................................................................................................................................10

product overview ...............................................................................................................11

the main unit ..................................................................................................................................11

the control panel ............................................................................................................................11

checking your microwave................................................................................................ 12

clock setting...................................................................................................................... 13

kitchen timer ..................................................................................................................... 14

setting the child lock ........................................................................................................ 15

microwave cooking .......................................................................................................... 16

multi-stage cooking .......................................................................................................... 17

auto cooking ..................................................................................................................... 18

auto-cook menu .............................................................................................................................18

auto-cook menu table ....................................................................................................................19

defrosting .......................................................................................................................... 20

defrost by weight ............................................................................................................................20

quick start cooking........................................................................................................... 21

querying the cooking function ........................................................................................ 22

grill ..................................................................................................................................... 23

microwave and grill .......................................................................................................... 24

convection......................................................................................................................... 25

microwave and convection.............................................................................................. 26

automatic protection mechanism ................................................................................... 27

cleaning your microwave................................................................................................. 28

frequently asked questions ............................................................................................. 29

specications.................................................................................................................... 30

safety warnings ................................................................................................................ 31

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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.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

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:

AUTO

°C g

cake reheat

beverage

popcorn

potato

spaghetti

power level

pizza

chicken

grill

110°C2120°C3130°C

microwave+

grill

140°C5150°C6160°C

convection

170°C8180°C9190°C

comb 1: 110°C

microwave+

comb 2: 140°C

comb 3: 170°C

convection

200°C

comb 4: 200°C

timer/

weight

quick

clock

defrost

start

stop/

start

cancel

The Main Unit

Glass Turntable Plate x 1

P.N.: XGALK25CB12P12

If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only). Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.

Turntable Support x 1

P.N.: XGALK25CB12P11

Baking Plate x 1

P.N.: XGALK25CB12P66

25 Litre Black Combination Microwave

K25CB12

instruction manual

Instruction Manual x 1

P.N.: XGALK25CB12 002

AUTO

°C g

cake reheat

beverage

popcorn

potato

spaghetti

power level

pizza

chicken

grill

110°C2120°C3130°C

microwave+

grill

140°C5150°C6160°C

convection

170°C8180°C9190°C

comb 1: 110°C

microwave+

comb 2: 140°C

comb 3: 170°C

convection

200°C

comb 4: 200°C

timer/

weight

quick

clock

defrost

start

stop/

start

cancel

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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. Make sure that you have taken out all the packaging from inside the microwave. Please dispose of the plastic wrappings / 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 microwave 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 microwave into a standard household electrical socket (230 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 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.

5. To protect your work surface, we recommend that you fix some non-slip cushion buttons (not included) to the underside of the microwave.

30cm

AUTO

°C

cake reheat

beverage

10cm10cm

popcorn

potato

spaghetti

power level

pizza

chicken

grill

110°C2120°C3130°C

microwave+

grill

140°C5150°C6160°C

convection

170°C8180°C9190°C

comb 1: 110°C

microwave+

comb 2: 140°C

comb 3: 170°C

convection

200°C

comb 4: 200°C

timer/

weight

quick

clock

defrost

start

stop/

start

cancel

Remove the turntable plate and turntable support before turning the microwave upside down.

Underside View

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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.

• 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 the 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 its own fat.

Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour.

If you are unsure how long the food should cook for, begin cooking at the lowest recommended time, then add more time if necessary. The moisture content of food can vary. Ensure food is thoroughly cooked all the way to the centre before serving.

• 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 disappear into the atmosphere but in a microwave they are concentrated on the food causing it to heat up.

• Microwave energy cannot 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 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.

For the types of utensils you can use in the microwave, please see the “Materials That Can Be Used” section.

• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave oven.

• The microwave energy can not 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.

• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can

explode.

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.

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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

Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at

Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked

Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.

or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.

least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

or chipped dishes.

Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to

Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a

Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Plastic containers Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be

Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.

allow steam to escape.

cooking.

short-term cooking only.

labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by the instructions on their packaging.

Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

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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.

The UK government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, has set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food.

900W

The category (a letter from A to E), is designed to help you reheat small quantities of food such as microwave ready meals.

The label given above and also on the oven door gives the heating category and output power of the oven.

Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g (1lb 2oz) should have cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the heating category of the oven.

The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required. This is shown in the diagrams below:

oven output power

900W is the output power of the microwave. (IEC 60705)

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.

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

More heating time required

Less heating time required

oven output category

Start cooking at the lowest recommended time, and add more time if necessary. The moisture content of food can vary, ensure food is cooked thoroughly all the way to the centre before serving.

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A B C D E

More heating time required

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.

AUTO

°C g

cake reheat

beverage

popcorn

potato

spaghetti

power

level

pizza

chicken

grill

110°C2120°C3130°C

microwave+

grill

140°C5150°C6160°C

convection

170°C8180°C9190°C

combo 1: 110°C

microwave+

combo 2: 140°C

combo 3: 170°C

convection

200°C

combo 4: 200°C

timer/

weight

quick

clock

defrost

start

stop/

start

cancel

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product overview

the main unit

the control panel

control panel

door handle

cake reheat

spaghetti

pizza

grill

microwave+

grill

convection

microwave+ convection

timer/ clock

AUTO

stop/ cancel

°C g

beverage

potato

power level

110°C2120°C3130°C

140°C5150°C6160°C

170°C8180°C9190°C

comb 1: 110°C comb 2: 140°C comb 3: 170°C comb 4: 200°C

weight defrost

start

popcorn

chicken

200°C

quick start

Use this button to cook using

grill button

the grill function.

microwave/grill button

Use this button to select one of

the two combination settings.

convection button

Use this button for convection

cooking.

microwave/convection button

Use this button to select

one of the four combination

settings.

timer/clock button

Use this button to set the clock

and the over timer.

stop/cancel button

Use this button to cancel a

setting or reset the oven before

setting a cooking programme. Use this button once to pause

a cooking programme or twice

to stop a cooking programme. It

can also be used to activate the

child lock.

AUTO

cake reheat

spaghetti

pizza

grill

microwave+

grill

convection

microwave+

convection

timer/

clock

stop/

cancel

1S 2S

°C

beverage

potato

power

level

110°C2120°C3130°C

140°C5150°C6160°C

170°C8180°C9190°C

comb 1: 110°C comb 2: 140°C comb 3: 170°C comb 4: 200°C

weight defrost

popcorn

chicken

quick

start

200°C

LED display

Shows the clock, cooking time and setting.

quick cook buttons

Use these buttons to select the memory programmes.

power level button

Use this button to select the microwave power level.

numeric (0-9) buttons

Use these buttons to enter time / temperature / weight, etc.

weight defrost button

Use this button to defrost food by weight or by time.

quick start button

Use this button to start the oven instantly at full power.

start button

Use this button to start the set cooking programme.

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