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:
time
weight
microwave
defrost
defrost
kitchen
power
clock
timer
potato
pizza
popcorn
frozen
dinner
beverage
vegetable
plate
express cook
stop
start
cancel
+30sec
memory
The Main Unit
Glass Turntable Plate x 1
P.N.: 252100500013
Turntable Support x 1
P.N.: 262200200007
Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: 261800306606
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.
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getting ready
This microwave is designed for domestic 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.
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. Avoid using a
socket that also has an adaptor and other
equipment plugged in. Do not use a multiadaptor.
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
time
10cm10cm
weight
microwave
defrost
defrost
kitchen
power
clock
timer
potato
pizza
popcorn
frozen
dinner
beverage
vegetable
plate
express cook
stop
start
cancel
+30sec
memory
microwave
time
weight
defrost
defrost
power
clock
kitchen
timer
popcorn
potato
pizza
frozen
vegetable
beverage
dinner
plate
express cook
stop
start
cancel
+30sec
memory
5. To protect your work surface, we
recommend that you fix some nonslip cushion pads (not included) to the
underside of the microwave.
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.
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 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 utensils as it may already be hot.
• 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.
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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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.
800W
E
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
BD650W 750W
Full power (in
minutes)
Stir / TurnStir / Turn Stir / Turn
Full power
(in minutes)
Standing time
(in minutes)
2222
21.521.5
1111
Wattage
(IEC705)
800W 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 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
BD650W 750W
Full power (in
minutes)
Stir / TurnStir / TurnStir / Turn
Full power
(in minutes)
Standing time
(in minutes)
32.532.5
43.543.5
1111
Wattage
(IEC705)
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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.
time
weight
microwave
defrost
defrost
kitchen
power
clock
timer
potato
pizza
popcorn
frozen
dinner
beverage
vegetable
plate
express cook
stop
start
cancel
+30sec
memory
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product overview
the main unit
the control panel
control panel
microwave
power
popcorn
frozen
vegetable
stop
cancel
door handle
express cook
time
weight
defrost
defrost
kitchen
clock
timer
potato
pizza
dinner
beverage
plate
start
+30sec
memory
microwave button
Use this button to select
the microwave function.
power button
Use this button to select
the microwave power.
clock button
Use this button to set the
clock.
numeric (0-9) buttons
Use these buttons to enter
time/ weight and to set
express cook 1-9..
stop/ cancel button
Use this button to stop cooking
and clear cooking settings.
memory button
Use this button to select
the function of memory
programmes.
microwave
power
popcorn
frozen
vegetable
express cook
stop
cancel
time
defrost
clock
potato
beverage
memory
weight
defrost
kitchen
timer
pizza
dinner
plate
start
+30sec
LED display
Shows the clock,
cooking time and setting.
time/ weight defrost button
Use this button to defrost food
by weight or by time.
kitchen timer button
Use this button to set cooking
timer.
auto menu buttons
Use this button to select
the auto menu programmes
(popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen
vegetable, beverage or dinner
plate).
start / +30 sec 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.
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