Kenwood MW315 User Manual

MW315

Please read through these instructions carefully before

operating your microwave oven and grill.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

ABOUT YOUR KENWOOD MICROWAVE OVEN

Your new Kenwood Microwave Oven is an 800 watt model with a 23 litre capacity. It can
be used for defrosting, reheating and cooking.

For your safety and that of those around you, please take special care to read the
Important Safeguards listed here:

1 Read all the instructions – it will enable you to make maximum use of

your microwave oven.

2 DO NOT under any circumstances use this appliance for anything other

than its intended domestic purpose.

3 DO NOT use this appliance if there is any visible sign of damage to the

supply cord or door seal or if it has been accidentally dropped.

4 DO NOT immerse this appliance, the supply cord or the plug in water or

any other liquid.

5 DO NOT let the electrical supply cord hang over the edge of a work surface

or allow it to touch hot surfaces such as a gas or electric hob.

6 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons

without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

7 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers may explode and

should not be heated in a microwave oven. Do not cook in containers with
restricted openings, such as bottles and small jars, because of the risk of
explosion in the oven.

8 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven space you should supervise the oven

when in use especially when food is heated or cooked in disposable containers
of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.

9 If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off and

disconnect the power supply. Leave well alone until the smoke has ceased.

10 DO NOT operate the oven when it is empty as this could seriously damage

the oven.

11 DO NOT use the oven space for any type of storage.

12 DO NOT cook foods such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers etc, without

first piercing several times with a fork.

13 DO NOT cook foods directly on the glass tray. Place food in a suitable dish

before placing in the oven.

14 DO NOT use metal pans or dishes with metal handles. DO NOT use anything

with a metal trim, or covered metal twist ties in the oven.
Before use, check that the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS contd.

15 Always test the temperature of cooked food especially if you are heating or

cooking foods or liquids for babies. Foods and liquids should be allowed to
stand for a few minutes and stirred to distribute heat evenly. Remember to stir
with a non-metal utensil to prevent the food or liquid suddenly bubbling over
the container.

16 There are certain foods such as jam, mincemeat and Christmas pudding, which

heat up very quickly, and care should be taken to check the temperature
before consuming. When heating or cooking certain foods with a high fat or
sugar content do not use plastic containers.

17 If using a thermometer ensure it is a model specifically for use in microwave

ovens.

18 DO NOT attempt to deep fry food in the microwave.

19 Please remember when microwaving liquids that although the container is not

hot the liquid inside is, and will release steam or spit as in conventional
cooking.

Before plugging in

● Before switching on make sure the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as
that indicated on the rating plate.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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WARNING: Avoiding exposure to excessive microwave energy

DO NOT attempt to operate the oven with the door open as this can result in

harmful exposure to microwave energy.

DO NOT tamper with the safety interlocks that keep the door closed.

DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged in any way. It is particularly important that

the oven door is closed properly and that there is no damage to the:
i. Door (bent)
ii. Hinges and Latches (broken or loose)
iii. Door seals.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than properly qualified
service personnel.

1. Door Safety Lock System

2. Oven Window

3. Oven Air Vent

4. Glass Tray Location Shaft

5. Roller Ring

6. Glass Tray

7. Control Panel

8. Heater

9. Grill Rack

10. Door Release Button

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HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Before any cooking can start, it is necessary to set the clock on the clock/cooking display
panel. If the electric power supply is interrupted at any time, it will be necessary to reset
the clock using the instructions on page 6.

5

10

min

power

level

d1

meat

d2

poultry

d3

seafood

1

min

10

sec

1

sec

weight
defrost

clock

micro

wave

grill

pre-set

jet

defrost

express

memory

clear

start

combination

1 2

Display

Time
Number Pads

Weight
Defrost Options

Power Level Pad

Clock Pad

Microwave Pad

Grill Pad

Clear Pad

Weight

Defrost Pad

Combination

Pad

Pre-Set Pad

Jet Defrost Pad

Express

Programme Pad

Memory Pad

Start Pad

THE CONTROL PANEL