KENWOOD K17SJA09 User Manual

Microwave Oven  
auto  
reheat  
defrost  
auto menu  
pizza  
pasta  
fish  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
stop  
start  
microwave  
potatoes  
K17SJA09  
DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales services.  
If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line  
0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania).  
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steam  
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condensation  
product overview  
control panel overview  
checking your microwave  
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clock setting  
setting the child lock  
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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 the reach of 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 subjected to  
improper 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  
qualified 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, 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 a 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 thermometers  
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  
microwave.  
Only use cling film designed for microwave use & take extra  
care when removing the film to avoid steam burns.  
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safety information  
cooking use  
As the power of different microwave ovens can vary  
considerably, 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  
hazards 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  
removed. 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 eggs  
¨ 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  
microwave. 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  
outer casing of appliance. Care should be taken not to store any  
items on top of your microwave oven.  
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safety information  
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 standard 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 to the outlet, have a  
qualified electrician to install a proper outlet.  
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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  
rotates. 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  
microwave. 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.ꢀ5in (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  
packaging out from the inside of the oven.  
Please dispose of the plastic wrappings or  
bags safely and keep them out of the reach of  
babies and young children.  
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30cm  
2. Choose a flat work surface for your microwave  
away from heat sources such as radiators or  
fires and away from cold areas.  
auto  
reheat  
defrost  
auto menu  
pizza  
pasta  
fish  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
clock/  
pre-set  
You should allow a 10cm space all around the  
oven and 30cm above it so that warm air can  
escape from the vents during cooking – This  
microwave is not designed to be built in. 1  
10cm  
10cm  
vegetables  
meat  
stop  
start  
microwave  
potatoes  
3. Plug your oven into a standard household  
electrical socket (ꢀ30-ꢀ40 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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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 on 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 the food is fully cooked, you should also 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  
recommended 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  
microwave oven they are concentrated onto the  
food causing it to heat up.  
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Microwave energy cannot pass through metal  
– so it cannot escape from the inside of your  
microwave 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  
vibrations 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. 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.  
800W is the output power of the oven.  
E is the heating category for your oven.  
Check the cooking times for category E on  
the food’s packaging to see how long it should  
be cooked for. Please see below example for  
reference.  
To Microwave:  
Remove outer packaging.  
To Microwave from frozen:  
Remove outer packaging.  
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.  
Place on a microwaveable plate.  
Turn the heat on to full power.  
Stir or Turn halfway through heating.  
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.  
Place on a microwaveable plate.  
Turn the heat on to full power.  
Stir or Turn halfway through heating.  
Heating  
Category  
Wattage  
(IEC 705)  
Heating  
Category  
Wattage  
(IEC 705)  
B
2
D
2
650W  
750W  
B
3
D
650W  
750W  
Full power  
(in minutes)  
Full power  
(in minutes)  
2
2
2.5  
3
2.5  
Stir / Turn  
Stir / Turn  
1.5  
Stir / Turn  
Stir / Turn  
Stir / Turn  
Stir / Turn  
Full power  
(in minutes)  
Full power  
(in minutes)  
2
2
1
1.5  
4
1
3.5  
1
4
1
3.5  
Standing time  
(in minutes)  
Standing time  
(in minute)  
1
1
1
1
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steam  
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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 oven. It does this through the vents  
on the back of the oven and from around the  
door.  
porridge  
potatoes  
condensation  
As the steam cools, you may find the  
condensation gathers in small pools inside your  
microwave 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  
escaping with the steam.  
product overview  
control panel  
auto  
reheat  
defrost  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
clock/  
pre-set  
fish  
porridge  
vegetables  
meat  
soup  
stop  
microwave  
potatoes  
start  
door button  
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control panel overview  
auto  
reheat  
auto reheat button  
Use this button to quickly set  
cooking time and reheat your  
food.  
LED display  
Shows the clock , cooking  
time and setting.  
defrost  
auto menu  
defrost button  
Use this button to defrost the  
food by weight or by time.  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
clock/pre-set button  
Use this button to set the  
clock and to preset cooking  
time.  
potato button  
Use this button to select  
the cooking program for  
potatoes.  
stop  
start  
stop button  
microwave  
potatoes  
Use this button to stop  
cooking and clear cooking  
settings.  
microwave button  
Use this button to select the  
microwave function.  
start button  
Use this button to do quick  
start cooking of 30 seconds,  
increase cooking time by 30  
seconds (by each press), or  
confirm cooking settings.  
time/weight/auto  
menu dial  
Use this dial to set time and  
food weight and to choose  
the auto menu programs.  
Accessories  
part numbers 252100500496 and 252200200011 part number 261800303068  
Glass Turnable x 1  
Turnable Ring x 1  
Instruction Manual x 1  
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checking your microwave  
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Check your microwave after unpacking.  
NOTE: For your safety, the microwave stops if  
the oven door is opened during cooking.  
1. Pull the 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  
microwave.  
Place a cup of water on the glass turntable.  
Make sure the cup is microwave-safe and 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 ꢀ)  
4. Press the microwave button once and then  
press start button. Turn the time/weight/  
auto menu dial to adjust the time of the  
microwave cooking cycle, which allows you  
to check the operation of the microwave  
oven.  
auto  
reheat  
defrost  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
5. Press the stop button to clear any  
settings once the checking is complete.  
vegetables  
meat  
4
stop  
start  
3 , 5  
microwave  
potatoes  
4
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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 that you have set the clock  
prior to use.  
Please follow the steps below to set the clock.  
1. Press the clock/pre-set and the hour  
figures will flash.  
2. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the hour figures. The  
input time has to be within 0-ꢀ3.  
auto  
reheat  
3. Press the clock/pre-set and the  
minute figures will flash.  
defrost  
auto menu  
4. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the minute figures, the  
input time has to be within 0-59.  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
1
3
5
5. Press the clock/pre-set again to  
complete the clock setting.  
: will start flashing and the time will  
illuminate.  
stop  
start  
microwave  
potatoes  
2
4
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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.  
A long tone will sound and the LED dis-  
play will show to indicate the  
microwave has set the child lock.  
auto  
reheat  
2. To release the child lock, press the  
stop button again for 3 seconds and  
a long tone will sound to indicate the  
microwave has released the child lock.  
1
defrost  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
stop  
start  
1 , 2  
microwave  
potatoes  
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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.  
auto  
reheat  
NOTE: Alternatively, after you press the  
microwave button once, you  
can turn the time/weight/auto  
menu dial to change the power  
level to P80 as well.  
1 , 3  
defrost  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
2. Press the start button to confirm  
the microwave power level.  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
3. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the cooking time until the  
LED display shows 20:00.  
stop  
start  
1
5
microwave  
potatoes  
4. Press the start button to confirm  
and start cooking.  
2 , 4  
5. Press the stop button to stop  
cooking and cancel the setting.  
Microwave Button Control  
3
Order  
LED Display Microwave  
Power  
1
3
4
5
P100  
P80  
P50  
P30  
P10  
100%  
80%  
50%  
30%  
10%  
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two-stage cooking  
For Two-Stage Cooking, please follow the steps below.  
For instance: If you want to defrost your food for 5 minutes and then to cook it with  
80% microwave power for 7 minutes.  
NOTE: You can set ꢀ stages for Two-  
Stage Cooking at maximum. If  
defrosting is among one of the  
stages, then it needs to be set as  
the first stage.  
auto  
reheat  
1. Press the defrost button twice to  
initiate the multi-stage cooking with  
defrost as the first stage. The LED  
display will show dEF2.  
1 , 2  
3 , 5  
defrost  
auto menu  
1
2. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the defrosting time until  
the LED display shows 5:00.  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
3. Press the microwave button once and  
the LED display will show P100.  
Press the button again to change the  
microwave power level to P80.  
3
7
stop  
start  
microwave  
potatoes  
NOTE: Alternatively, after you press the  
microwave button once, you  
can turn the time/weight/auto  
menu dial to change the power  
level to P80 as well.  
4 , 6  
2 , 5  
4. Press the start button to confirm  
the microwave power level.  
5. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the cooking time until the  
LED display shows 7:00.  
6. Press the start button to confirm and  
start cooking. The microwave oven will  
sound once to indicate it has started the  
defrosting count down. The microwave  
oven will sound again as it starts the  
microwave cooking (the second stage).  
Once completed, the microwave oven  
will sound five times.  
7. Press the stop button to stop the cooking and cancel the setting.  
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delay start cooking (program set in advance)  
For Delay Start Cooking, set the clock first and follow the steps below.  
For instance: The current time is 12 o’clock (noon) and you want to cook with 80%  
microwave power for 5 minutes in an hour and a half time.  
NOTE: You can only set ꢀ stages for Delay  
Start Cooking at maximum. Defrost  
cannot be set as one of those  
stages. Auto Menu Cooking can only  
be set as single stage. Ensure the  
oven door is closed prior to setting  
the program.  
auto  
reheat  
1 ,  
2b ,  
3b ,  
4b  
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.  
defrost  
auto menu  
1
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
NOTE: Alternatively, after you press the  
microwave button once, you can  
turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to change the power level to  
P80 as well.  
vegetables  
meat  
3a ,  
4a  
1
stop  
start  
microwave  
potatoes  
2. a Press the start button to confirm  
the microwave power level.  
2a ,  
5
b Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the cooking time until the  
LED display shows 5:00.  
ATTENTION: Do not press the start  
button to confirm and start  
cooking at this point.  
2b ,  
3b ,  
4b  
3. a Press the clock/pre-set button to  
preset the starting time for the cooking.  
The hour figures will flash first.  
b Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the starting time until the  
LED display shows 13:00.  
4. a Press the clock/pre-set button to  
preset the starting time for the cooking.  
The minute figures will flash first.  
b Turn the time/weight/auto menu dial to adjust the starting time until the LED  
display shows 13:30.  
5. Press the start button to complete the setting. The microwave oven will sound  
when the count down reaches the starting time and cooking will start automatically.  
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auto cooking  
This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and the  
weight. Select the category and choose the default weight of the food. For quick reference  
of the cooking time and the default weight, please refer to the Auto Menu table.  
auto menu  
1. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to select the Auto Menu program  
required. The LED display will show A-1,  
A-2, A-3 and so forth.  
auto  
reheat  
2. Press the start button to select the  
program.  
1
defrost  
auto menu  
3. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial again to choose the default weight for  
your chosen program. Please refer to the  
Auto Menu table for more information.  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
4. Press the start button to confirm and  
start cooking.  
stop  
start  
5
microwave  
potatoes  
5. Press the stop button to stop the  
cooking and cancel the setting.  
2 , 4  
For instance: If you want to cook 300g of fish  
using Auto Menu program. Please follow the  
steps below.  
a. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to select the Auto Menu program for  
fish. The LED display will show A-2.  
1 , 3  
b. Press the start button to confirm the  
program selection.  
c. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial again to select the default weight for  
A-2 program until the LED display shows  
300.  
d. Press the start button to confirm and  
start cooking.  
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NOTE: The density and thickness of food can affect its cooking time. Ensure all food  
is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before serving. It is essential that food is checked during and after  
the recommended cooking time, even if Auto Menu was used.  
Auto Menu table  
Menu  
Weight  
Display  
CookingTime  
Comments  
ꢀ00g  
ꢀ00  
2’50”  
A-1  
pizza  
This setting is designed for re-heating cooked  
pizza slices (not frozen pizza).  
400g  
400  
4’25”  
ꢀ00g  
300g  
ꢀ00  
300  
3’50”  
4’20”  
A-ꢀ  
fish  
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly before  
consuming. Additional cooking time may be  
required for thicker pieces of fish.  
400g  
400  
5’30”  
ꢀ50g  
350g  
ꢀ50  
350  
4’10”  
5’00”  
• Only use suitable microwavable containers  
and cling film in the microwave oven.  
• Check regularly to ensure the water does  
not boil over.  
A-3  
vegetables  
450g  
450  
6’40”  
ꢀ50g  
350g  
450g  
ꢀ50  
350  
450  
4’40”  
5’40”  
7’00”  
A-4  
meat  
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly before  
consuming. Additional cooking time may be  
required for thicker pieces of meat.  
50g of Pasta  
Only use suitable  
microwavable  
containers and  
cling film in the  
+
450ml of Cold  
Water  
50g  
50  
18’00”  
A-5  
pasta  
microwave oven.  
Ensure to check the  
100g of Pasta  
+
cooking regularly  
to make sure the  
800ml of Cold  
100g  
100  
22’00”  
water does not boil  
over.  
Water  
ꢀ00g  
400g  
ꢀ00  
400  
5’00”  
8’40”  
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly before  
consuming. Additional cooking time may be  
required for thicker pieces of chicken.  
A-6  
chicken  
600g  
550g  
600  
550  
10’10”  
8’50”  
50g of Oat  
+
500ml of Water  
Only use suitable  
microwavable  
containers and  
cling film in the  
microwave oven.  
Ensure to check the  
cooking regularly  
to make sure the  
water does not boil  
over.  
A-7  
porridge  
100g of Oat  
+
1000ml of Water  
1100g  
1100  
13’00”  
ꢀ00ml  
400ml  
ꢀ00  
400  
2’00”  
3’10”  
Only use suitable microwavable containers  
and cling film in the microwave oven. Pierce  
the film with a fork before cooking.  
A-8  
soup  
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quick start cooking  
This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 30 seconds with 100% microwave  
power. Please follow the steps below.  
1. Press the start button to start the  
quick start cooking. Press the button  
again to increase by another 30  
seconds, you may increase the cooking  
time up to 95 minutes.  
auto  
reheat  
NOTE: This feature is ONLY applicable to  
1 , 2  
Microwave and Defrost programs.  
This feature is NOT applicable to  
Auto Menu and Defrost by Weight  
programs.  
defrost  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
2. Alternatively, you can turn the  
vegetables  
meat  
time/weight/auto menu dial in anti-  
clockwise direction to set the cooking  
time with 100% microwave power first.  
Then, press the start button to start  
cooking.  
stop  
start  
3
1
microwave  
potatoes  
3. Press the stop button to stop  
cooking or cancel the setting.  
2
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potatoes cooking  
This feature is specially designed for you to quickly cook potatoes by weight.  
Please follow the steps below.  
1. Press the potatoes button once  
and the LED display will show 200.  
This number is equivalent to ꢀ00g of  
potatoes. Press the potatoes button  
again and the LED display will show  
400 and so forth.  
auto  
reheat  
1
NOTE: Alternatively, after you press the  
potatoes button once, you can  
defrost  
turn the time/weight/auto  
menu dial to change the weight to  
400 as well.  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
2. After you have selected the weight,  
press the start button to start cooking.  
1
3
stop  
start  
3. Press the stop button to stop  
cooking or cancel the setting.  
microwave  
potatoes  
2
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auto reheat  
This feature allows you to quickly reheat your food by weight.  
Please follow the steps below.  
1. Press the auto reheat button once  
and the LED display will show 200.  
This number is equivalent to ꢀ00g of  
food. Press the auto reheat button  
again and the LED display will show  
400 and so forth.  
1
1
auto  
reheat  
NOTE: Alternatively, after you press the  
auto reheat button once, you  
defrost  
can turn the time/weight/auto  
menu dial to change the weight to  
400 as well.  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
2. After you have selected the weight,  
press the start button to start cooking.  
stop  
start  
3. Press the stop button to stop  
cooking or cancel the setting.  
3
2
microwave  
potatoes  
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defrosting  
This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight or time.  
You may wish to place the frozen food on a microwave safe plate or dish before placing it  
on the defrost rack. This is to ensure that any liquids released during defrosting will not spill  
and dirty the interior of the oven.  
defrost by weight  
1. Press stop button once to clear  
any previous program setting.  
2
auto  
reheat  
2. Press the defrost button once and  
the LED display will show dEF1.  
3. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to adjust the weight of your food.  
The default range is 100g to ꢀ000g.  
defrost  
auto menu  
2
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
4. Press the start button to start  
defrosting.  
TIPS: Large items may be frozen in the  
centre. Therefore, to ensure even  
thawing, turn them over from time  
to time and break them into smaller  
pieces during defrosting.  
stop  
start  
1 , 5  
microwave  
potatoes  
4
3
You will need to press the stop  
button once to hold the defrosting  
program and open the oven door.  
After you rotate the food, you need  
to press the start button to re-start  
defrosting.  
Place roasts fat-side down or whole  
poultry breast-side down.  
Drain liquids during defrosting as  
the juices from food can get hot and  
cook the food.  
5. Press the stop button to stop  
defrosting or cancel the setting.  
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defrost by time  
1. Press the defrost button twice and  
the LED display will show dEF2.  
1
1
auto  
reheat  
2. Turn the time/weight/auto menu  
dial to set the defrosting leadtime.  
NOTE: The maximum setting time is 95  
minutes.  
defrost  
auto menu  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
3. Press the start button to start  
defrosting.  
clock/  
pre-set  
vegetables  
meat  
4. Press the stop button to stop  
defrosting or cancel the setting.  
stop  
start  
4
3
microwave  
potatoes  
2
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querying the cooking function  
This feature allows you to check and view the current power, time, and pre-set time of your  
selected cooking program.  
to find out the current cooking  
power  
1 , 2  
3
1. Press the microwave button once  
and the LED display will show the  
current cooking power. It will last for ꢀ -  
3 seconds and the oven will then return  
to its original display.  
auto  
reheat  
defrost  
auto menu  
to find out the time  
pasta  
pizza  
chicken  
porridge  
soup  
fish  
clock/  
pre-set  
2. Press the clock/pre-set button once  
and the LED display will show the  
time while the oven is in the cooking  
state. It will last for ꢀ - 3 seconds and  
the oven will then return to its original  
display.  
vegetables  
meat  
2 , 3  
1
stop  
start  
microwave  
potatoes  
to find out the pre-set time  
3. While the oven is still at the pre-set  
state, press the clock/pre-set button  
once and the LED display will show  
the pre-set time. It will last for ꢀ - 3  
seconds and the oven will then return  
its original display.  
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Cleaning your  
Cleaning your oven each time you use it will help to prevent  
Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for the  
On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover,  
It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times.  
Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean.  
The oven walls have a special enamel  
coating which makes cleaning very  
easy. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off  
any splashes or a paper towel to mop  
up any spills. Wipe off grease with  
a damp cloth and a little detergent.  
Dry thoroughly. As with any oven,  
if grease is left to accumulate, it  
can smoke and even catch fire.  
Treat the glass turntable as you would any  
glass plate. After you have used it for more  
than 15 minutes, allow it to cool down  
before you use it again. Do not wash the  
turntable in very hot water, this could crack  
it.  
Clean behind the door ledge.  
Make sure the turntable is dry before you  
put it back in the oven.  
Keep the inside of the door clean with a  
damp cloth. Use warm soapy water for  
stubborn marks and dry thoroughly.  
The inside of the door has a special coating  
and must not be cleaned with abrasive  
pads or cleaning powders.  
Wash the turntable ring in warm water. Do  
not use very hot water which could make  
it warp.  
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microwave  
a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean.  
oven to cool down completely before cleaning.  
microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook.  
Wipe it with mild detergent and water and leave to dry.  
Be careful not to spill water into the vents.  
Keep the front of the oven clean so that the  
door can close properly.  
Do not remove  
wave guide  
cover: It is  
important to  
keep the cover  
clean in the  
same manner as  
the inside  
of the oven. If  
grease is left  
to accumulate, it  
can smoke  
and even catch  
fire.  
Unplug the oven  
before cleaning the  
power lead and the  
oven.  
Wipe with a damp  
cloth and leave to  
dry before plugging  
it back in.  
Use warm soapy water to clean the  
outside of the oven. Do not use abrasive  
pads or powders that could scratch the  
surface.  
NOTE: Do not remove any fixed parts from the inside of your microwave oven  
during cleaning or at any other time.  
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troubleshooting  
If you have a problem that cannot be answered by these points, please contact your near-  
est store. Please note: If you call our service agency out to your home and the product is  
found not to be faulty, or the instruction book has not been followed, our product  
guarantee is not applicable and a call-out fee will be charged.  
questions and answers  
Q. Why doesn’t the food seem to cook?  
Q. Why does my oven sometimes take lon-  
ger to cook than it says in the recipe?  
A. Check that:  
• the cooking time has been set A. First check that the oven was set as per  
• the door is closed the recipe. Cooking times and heat settings  
• the power socket is not overloaded causing are suggestions to help prevent overcooking  
the fuse to blow.  
but differences in the weight, size, shape and  
starting temperature of food will all affect  
Q. Why does the food seem undercooked or how long it takes to cook – just as it does  
overcooked?  
with a conventional oven. Use your judge-  
ment along with the recipe to check whether  
food has been cooked properly.  
A. Check that:  
• the correct cooking time has been set  
• the correct power setting has been used.  
Q. Why do I get condensation on the inside  
of the oven door?  
Q. How can I stop eggs from popping?  
A. Condensation is perfectly normal, espe-  
cially when you are cooking food with a high  
moisture content such as potatoes.  
A. When you cook or poach eggs in the  
microwave, the yolk can sometimes pop as  
steam builds up inside it. You can stop the  
egg from popping by piercing the yolk with a  
toothpick before cooking.  
Q. Does the microwave energy get through  
the window on the door?  
Never cook eggs that are still in their shells.  
A. No. The door has a special metal screen  
with holes in that lets you see inside but  
stops microwave energy from getting out.  
Q. Why is it so important that I allow  
standing time after cooking?  
A. With microwave cooking, many foods  
build up enough heat inside them to continue  
cooking even after they’ve been taken out of  
the oven. Because microwave cooking works  
from the outside of food inwards, standing  
Q. Steam comes out of the side of the door  
and vents. Can microwave energy get out  
too?  
A. No. The door and vents are carefully  
time lets you cook the centre of the food just designed to let steam out during cooking but  
right without the outside being overcooked. keep microwave energy in. The gaps are not  
big enough for microwave energy to escape.  
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questions and answers  
Q. What happens if the microwave is  
switched on while the oven is empty?  
A. The microwave will be damaged. Do not  
switch the microwave on when there is noth-  
ing inside the oven. It is a good idea to keep a  
cup of water in the oven just in case some-  
one accidentally starts the microwave.  
Q. Why doesn’t the oven light illuminate?  
A. Open the door. If the light does not il-  
luminate, the bulb has probably blown. Call a  
qualified technician – do not try to change the  
bulb yourself.  
Q. There are sparks inside the oven when I  
use the microwave. Will this cause any  
damage?  
A. Yes. Make sure that you are not using any  
metal utensils and that your containers don’t  
have a metal trim. You must not use metal in  
your microwave, except foil, when you cook.  
Q. Light is showing through the vents and  
door. Does this mean the microwave  
energy can escape?  
A. No. It is normal for the light to be visible  
and is nothing to be concerned about.  
Q. Why do I get interference on my TV and  
radio when I use the microwave?  
A. Microwave ovens use radio waves similar  
to those received by TVs and radios. You can  
lessen the interference by moving your micro-  
wave further away from the TV or radio.  
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specification  
Input  
ꢀ30 - ꢀ40V ~50Hz  
750 - 800 Watts  
ꢀ450MHz  
Ouput  
Microwave Frequency  
Outside Dimensions  
461mm x 359mm x ꢀ80mm  
(width x deep x height)  
Power consumption  
Microwave  
1300 - 1400 Watts  
Complies with EEC directives 89/336/EEC and 9ꢀ/31/EEC.  
Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice.  
The highest quality requirements are placed on our appliances. However, should a malfunction occur for  
which you cannot find any information in the operating instructions, please contact the store where you  
purchased your appliance.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE  
WITH EC DIRECTIVE ꢀ00ꢀ/96/EC.  
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.  
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer  
providing this service.  
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the  
environment and health deriving from an inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent  
materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder  
of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a  
crossed-out wheeled dustbin.  
Visit Partmaster.co.uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories.  
With over 1 million spares and accessories available we can deliver direct to your door the very next day.  
or call  
0870 6001 338  
(UK customers only)  
Calls charged at National Rate.  
NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corre-  
sponding part numbers:  
Replacement Part  
glass turntable  
Part Number  
ꢀ5ꢀ100500496  
ꢀ5ꢀꢀ00ꢀ00011  
ꢀ61800303068  
turntable ring  
instruction manual  
DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales services.  
If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line  
0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania).  
DSG Retail • 200 The Campus • Marylands Avenue •  
Hemel Hempstead • Herts • HP2 7TG  
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