Kenwood K31GSS10 User Manual

31 Litre Stainless Steel Microwave with Grill

K31GSS10

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

kitchen timer ..................................................................................................................... 13

setting the child lock ........................................................................................................ 14

microwave cooking .......................................................................................................... 15

grill or combination cooking ........................................................................................... 16

two-stage cooking ............................................................................................................ 18

auto cooking ..................................................................................................................... 19

auto menu ......................................................................................................................................19

auto menu table .............................................................................................................................20

defrosting .......................................................................................................................... 21

defrost by weight ............................................................................................................................21

defrost by time ...............................................................................................................................21

quick start cooking........................................................................................................... 22

querying the cooking function ........................................................................................ 23

to nd out the current cooking setting ............................................................................................23

cleaning your microwave................................................................................................. 24

frequently asked questions ............................................................................................. 25

specication...................................................................................................................... 26

safety warnings ................................................................................................................ 27

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Thank you for purchasing your new Kenwood Microwave with Grill.

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:

The Main Unit

Glass Turntable Plate x 1

P.N.: 252100500498

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

Grill Rack x 1

P.N.: 256511700002

Turntable Support x 1

P.N.: 252200200008

Defrost Rack x 1

P.N.: 250900200006

Instruction Manual x 1

P.N.: 261800307398

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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.

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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 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.

• 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 grill rack. If you want to use another grill rack, please carry out this test to ensure that it is microwave safe.

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.

1000W

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