KENWOOD K23GSS10 User Manual

Microwave / Combination  
Oven  
K23GSS10  
DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service.  
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 and dispose of them properly.  
before calling for service  
Review this section on Troubleshooting. This will help you to  
solve general problems yourself.  
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 mains cable out of reach from children.  
Keep power unit, mains cable and plug away from water.  
Never exceed the maximum capacities.  
When using an attachment, read the 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 subject 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 and unplug the appliance and  
keep the door closed in order to contain the flames.  
If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a service  
agent or similar 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 appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an  
external timer or separate remote-control system.  
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 thermometer  
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.  
Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave use.  
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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 us creams, oils or  
lotions.  
cleaning your microwave  
The microwave 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. 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  
the outer casing of the microwave. Care should be taken not to  
store any items on top of your microwave.  
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safety information  
earthing instructions  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED.  
This appliance is equipped with a mains cable  
having an equipment-earthing conductor and an  
earthing plug.  
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate mains socket that  
is installed and earthed in accordance with all local standards  
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 in the outlet, have a qualified  
electrician install the correct one.  
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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 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  
thinner 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 1.25in (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 is designed for home 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 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 from inside the microwave. Please  
dispose of the plastic wrappings or bags safely  
and keep out of the reach of babies and young  
children.  
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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  
oven and 30cm above so that warm air can  
escape from the vents during cooking – This  
10cm  
10cm  
microwave is not designed to be built in.  
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3. Plug your microwave into a standard  
household electrical socket (230-240 volt, 13  
amp rated). Avoid using a socket that also has  
an adaptor and other equipment plugged in.  
Do not use a multi-adaptor.  
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4. Put the turntable ring inside the microwave  
and place the glass turntable on top of the  
ring. 2 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 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 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 a bone.  
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.  
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  
food causing it to heat up.  
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Microwave energy cannot pass through metal  
– so it cannot escape from inside 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 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.  
NOTE: 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.  
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microwave heating categories  
Your microwave 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 microwave  
oven.  
E is the heating category for your microwave  
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:  
To Microwave from frozen:  
Remove outer packaging.  
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.  
Place on a microwaveable plate.  
Heat on full power.  
Remove outer packaging.  
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.  
Place on a microwaveable plate.  
Heat on full power.  
Stir or turn halfway through heating.  
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 minutes)  
1
1
1
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steam  
When you microwave food, steam is created as  
water in the food heats up and evaporates.  
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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 microwave and from around  
the door.  
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 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. (Fig 1)  
There is no danger of microwave energy  
escaping with the steam.  
product overview  
control panel  
door button  
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control panel overview  
LED display  
Shows the clock,  
cooking time  
and setting.  
defrost by weight button  
Use this button to defrost  
food by weight.  
microwave/grill/  
combination button  
Use this button to select  
the function of microwave,  
grill, microwave and grill  
combination.  
defrost by time button  
Use this button to defrost  
food by time.  
clock/pre-set button  
Use this button to set  
the clock and to preset  
cooking time.  
time/power/weight  
dial  
Use this dial to set time,  
cooking power and food  
weight.  
auto menu button  
Use this button to choose the  
auto menu programs.  
stop/clear button  
Use this button to stop  
cooking and clear  
start/ express cook  
button  
Use this button to  
cooking settings.  
quick start cooking by  
increments of 1 minute.  
Each press adds 1 minute.  
Use this button to also  
start/restart cooking.  
Accessories  
part numbers 252100500498 part number 256511700002  
and 252200200008  
part number 261800304771  
Microwave  
/
Combination  
Oven  
Glass Turntable  
x 1  
Instruction Manual  
x 1  
Grill Rack  
x 1  
Turntable Ring  
x 1  
K23GSS10  
DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service.  
If you have query about the product please contact our product support line  
0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania).  
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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.  
Close the door and press the start/  
express cook to continue the cooking  
cycle.  
1. Push the button to open the oven 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 - it  
should not have any decorative metal trim.  
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2. Close the oven door.  
3. Press the stop/clear button to clear any  
settings that have already been made. (Fig 2)  
4. Press the start/express cook once  
to start a simple 1-minute microwave  
cooking cycle and that allows you to check  
the operation of the microwave oven.  
5. When the cooking cycle has finished, the  
water should be hot (be careful when you  
take the cup out of the microwave). Press  
the stop/clear button to clear any settings.  
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clock setting  
When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the LED display will show  
0:00, and it will sound once. Please ensure 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/power/weight  
dial to adjust the hour figures. The  
input time has to be within 0-23.  
3. Press the clock/pre-set and the  
minute figures will flash.  
4. Turn the time/power/weight  
dial to adjust the minute figures, the  
input time has to be within 0-59.  
5. Press the clock/pre-set again to  
1, 3, 5  
complete the clock setting.  
: will start flashing and the time will  
illuminate.  
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setting the child lock  
This feature prevents the electronic operation of the microwave 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/clear button for 3  
seconds and a long tone will sound.  
The LED display will also show  
to indicate the microwave has set the  
child lock.  
2. To release the child lock, press the  
stop/clear button again for 3 seconds  
and a long tone will sound to indicate  
that the microwave has released the  
child lock.  
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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 micro/grill/combi button once  
and the LED display will show P100.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to  
change the power level to P80.  
3. Press the micro/grill/combi  
button again to confirm the microwave  
power level.  
1, 3  
4. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
to adjust the cooking time until the LED  
display shows 20:00.  
5. Press the start/express cook  
button to confirm and start cooking.  
6. Press the stop/clear button once to stop  
and hold the cooking. Press again to cancel  
the setting.  
2, 4  
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Microwave/Grill/Combination Button  
Control (For Microwave Cooking)  
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Order  
LED Display  
Microwave  
Power  
1
2
3
4
5
P100  
P80  
P50  
P30  
P10  
100%  
80%  
50%  
30%  
10%  
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grill or combination cooking  
For Grilling, follow the steps below.  
1. Press the micro/grill/combi button once  
and the LED display will show P100.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to change  
the cooking setting to G.  
1, 3  
3. Press the micro/grill/combi button  
again to confirm the grill cooking setting.  
4. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
to adjust the cooking time.  
5. Press the start/express cook  
button to confirm and start cooking.  
6. Press the stop/clear button once to stop  
and hold the cooking. Press again to cancel the  
setting.  
2, 4  
5
For Combination Cooking, follow the steps  
below.  
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1. Press the micro/grill/combi button once  
and the LED display will show P100.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to change  
the cooking setting to C-1 or C-2.  
3. Press the micro/grill/combi button  
again to confirm the cooking setting.  
4. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
to adjust the cooking time.  
5. Press the start/express cook  
button to confirm and start cooking.  
6. Press the stop/clear button once to stop  
and hold the cooking. Press again to cancel  
the setting.  
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Microwave/Grill/Combination Button Control  
(For Grill and Combination Cooking)  
Order  
LED  
Display  
Microwave  
Power  
Grill  
Power  
6
7
8
G
0%  
100%  
45%  
70%  
C-1  
C-2  
55%  
30%  
Please note there are only 2 modes of  
combination cooking and their microwave and  
grill powers are shown on the table above.  
For instance: If you want to do 55% microwave  
power and 45% grill power cooking (C-1) for 10  
minutes, please follow the steps below.  
1. Press the micro/grill/combi button once  
and the LED display will show P100.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to  
change the cooking setting to C-1.  
1, 3  
3. Press the micro/grill/combi button  
again to confirm the cooking setting.  
4. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
to adjust the cooking time until the LED  
display shows 10:00.  
5. Press the start/express cook button to  
confirm and start cooking.  
6. Press the stop/clear button once to stop  
and hold the cooking. Press again to cancel  
the setting.  
2, 4  
5
NOTE: The microwave will sound twice to  
indicate it has reached the half way  
stage of the cooking cycle, this is  
normal.  
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In order to obtain better grilling  
performance for your food, please  
turn your food over periodically.  
Press the stop/clear button once to  
stop cooking and open the door. Then,  
turn your food over and close the door.  
Press the start/express cook button  
to continue cooking.  
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multi-stage cooking  
For Multi-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 only set 3 stages for  
Multi-Stage Cooking. If defrosting is one  
of the stages, then it will set as the first  
stage.  
1. Press the defrost by time button to  
initiate the multi-stage cooking with defrost  
as the first stage. The LED display will show  
dEF2.  
3, 4  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to adjust  
the defrosting time until the LED display  
shows 5:00.  
3. Press the micro/grill/combi button  
once and the LED display will show P100.  
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Turn the time/power/weight dial to change  
the microwave power level to P80.  
4. Press the micro/grill/combi button  
to confirm the microwave power level.  
5. Turn the time/power/weight dial to adjust  
the cooking time until the LED display shows  
7:00.  
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6. Press the start/express cook  
2, 3, 5  
6
button to confirm and start cooking. The  
microwave will sound once to indicate it  
has started the defrosting count down. The  
microwave will sound again as it starts the  
microwave cooking (the second stage). Once  
completed, the microwave will sound five  
times to indicate the completion.  
7. Press the stop/clear button once to stop  
and hold the cooking. Press again to cancel  
the setting.  
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delay start cooking (program set in advance)  
For Delay Start Cooking, 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 1 hour and 30 minutes time.  
NOTE: You can only set 3 stages for  
Delay Start Cooking. We do not  
recommend to set Defrost as one of  
those stages. Ensure the oven door is  
closed prior to setting the program.  
1. Press the micro/grill/combi button once  
and the LED display will show P100.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to change  
the power level to P80 as well.  
1, 3a  
3. a Press the micro/grill/combi  
button to confirm the microwave power  
level.  
b Turn the time/power/weight  
dial to adjust the cooking time until the  
LED display shows 5:00.  
4a, 5a  
ATTENTION: Do not press the start/express  
cook button at this point.  
2
3b  
4. a Press the clock/pre-set button to  
4b  
preset the starting time for the cooking.  
5b  
The hour figure will flash first.  
6
b Turn the time/power/weight  
dial to adjust the starting time until the LED  
display shows 13:00.  
5. a Press the clock/pre-set button to  
preset the starting time for the cooking.  
The minute figure will flash first.  
b Turn the time/power/weight  
dial to adjust the starting time until the LED  
display shows 13:30.  
6. Press the start/express cook button to  
complete the setting. The microwave  
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. Press the auto menu button to select  
the Auto Menu program required. The  
LED display will show A-1.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
to choose your chosen program.  
Please refer to the Auto Menu table for  
information.  
3. Press the auto menu button again to  
confirm.  
4. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
again to choose the default weight for  
1, 3  
2, 4  
your chosen program. Please refer to the  
Auto Menu table for information.  
5. Press the start/express cook  
button to confirm and start cooking.  
6. Press the stop/clear button once to stop  
and hold the cooking. Press again to  
cancel the setting.  
5
6
For instance: If you want to cook 350g of fish  
using the Auto Menu program, please follow  
the steps below.  
a. Press the auto menu button once and  
turn the time/power/weight dial to  
select the Auto Menu program for fish.  
The LED display will show A-3.  
b. Press the auto menu button again  
to confirm the program selection.  
c. Turn the time/power/weight dial  
again to select the default weight for A-3  
program until the LED display shows 350.  
d. Press the start/express cook  
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  
Cooking  
Time  
Menu  
Weight  
Display  
Comments  
200g  
400g  
600g  
200g  
300g  
200  
400  
600  
200  
300  
1:40  
A-1  
Auto Reheat  
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly  
before consuming. Additional cooking  
time may be required for thicker pieces.  
3:00  
4:30  
3:30  
4:20  
• 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-2  
Vegetables  
400g  
400  
5:10  
250g  
350g  
450g  
250g  
350g  
450g  
250  
350  
450  
250  
350  
450  
3:50  
4:50  
6:20  
4:10  
5:10  
6:30  
A-3  
Fish  
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly  
before consuming. Additional cooking  
time may be required for thicker pieces  
of fish.  
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  
+
450ml of Cold  
Water  
• Only use suitable  
microwavable  
50g  
50  
17:30  
20:00  
containers and  
cling film in the  
microwave oven.  
• Ensure to check  
the cooking  
regularly to make  
sure the water  
does not boil over.  
A-5  
Pasta  
100g of Pasta  
+
800ml of Cold  
Water  
100g  
100  
200g  
400g  
600g  
200g  
200  
400  
600  
200  
4:40  
8:40  
For best results, pierce the potatoes’  
skin before cooking. Once the potatoes  
are cooked, wrap them in aluminium foil  
for at least 5 minutes to ensure they are  
cooked thoroughly.  
A-6  
Potatoes  
10:10  
2:30  
A-7  
Pizza  
This setting is designed for re-heating  
cooked pizza slices (not frozen pizza).  
400g  
200ml  
400ml  
400  
200  
400  
4:10  
2:00  
3:10  
A-8  
Soup  
Only use suitable microwavable  
containers and cling film in the  
microwave oven. Pierce the film with a  
fork before cooking.  
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quick start cooking  
This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 1 minute with 100% microwave  
power. Please follow the steps below.  
1. Press the start/express cook  
button to start the quick start cooking.  
Press the button again to add another  
minute. You may increase the cooking  
time up to 95 minutes.  
1
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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 (not supplied in this microwave package). 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 the defrost by weight button once and the  
LED display will show dEF1.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to adjust the  
weight of your food. The default range is 100g to  
2000g.  
1
3. Press the start/express cook button to start  
defrosting.  
TIPS: Large items may be frozen in the centre.  
Therefore, to ensure even thawing, turn them  
1
over from time to time and break them into  
smaller pieces during defrosting.  
You will need to press the stop/clear button  
once to hold the defrosting program and open the  
oven door. After you rotate the food, you need to  
press the start/express cook button to restart  
defrosting.  
2
3
4
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.  
4. Press the stop/clear button once to stop and hold  
the defrosting. Press again to cancel the setting.  
defrost by time  
1. Press the defrost by time button once and the  
LED display will show dEF2.  
2. Turn the time/power/weight dial to set the  
defrosting time.  
3. Press the start/express cook button to start  
defrosting.  
4. Press the stop/clear button once to stop and hold  
the defrosting. Press again to cancel the setting.  
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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. Press the micro/grill/combi button once and  
the LED display will show the current cooking  
power while the oven is in either microwave,  
grill or combination cooking. It will last for 4  
seconds and then return to its original display.  
1
to find out the time  
2. Press the clock/pre-set button once and the  
LED display will show the time while the oven  
is in either microwave, grill, combination, or  
auto menu cooking. It will last for 4 seconds  
and then return to its original display.  
2, 3  
to find out the pre-set time  
3. While the oven is still in 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  
4 seconds and then return to its original display.  
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cleaning your  
Cleaning your microwave after each time you use it will help to prevent  
Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for  
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.  
Wash racks in warm water.  
Do not use very hot water on  
the racks which could make  
them warp.  
Clean behind the door ledge.  
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.  
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.  
Make sure the turntable is dry before you put it back in the oven.  
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microwave  
a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean.  
it 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  
Use warm soapy water to clean the  
outside of the oven. Do not use  
abrasive pads or powders that could  
scratch the surface.  
plugging it back in.  
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 a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A  
maybe able to resolve the problem.  
questions and answers  
Q. Why doesn’t the food seem to cook?  
Q. Why does my oven sometimes take  
longer 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 just as  
• the door is closed the recipe said.  
• the mains socket is not overloaded causing Cooking times and heat settings are  
the fuse to blow.  
suggestions to help prevent overcooking  
but differences in the weight, size, shape  
Q. Why does the food seem undercooked or and starting temperature of food will all  
overcooked?  
affect how long it takes to cook – just as it  
does with a conventional oven. Use your  
judgement along with the recipe to check  
whether the 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. 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.  
A. Condensation is perfectly normal,  
especially when you are cooking food with  
a high moisture content such as potatoes.  
Q. Does the microwave energy get through  
the window on the door?  
Never cook eggs that are still in their shells.  
Q. Why is it so important that I allow  
standing time after cooking?  
A. No. The door has a special metal screen  
with holes in that lets you see inside but  
stops microwave energy from getting out.  
A. With microwave cooking, many foods  
build up enough heat inside them to continue  
cooking even after they have been taken out  
of the oven. Microwave cooking works from  
the outside of food inwards, standing time  
Q. Steam comes out of the side of the door  
and vents. Can microwave energy get out  
too?  
lets you cook the centre of the food just right A. No. The door and vents are carefully  
without the outside being overcooked.  
designed to let steam out during cooking but  
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  
nothing inside the oven. It is a good idea to  
keep a cup of water in the oven just in case  
someone accidentally starts the microwave.  
Q. Why doesn’t the oven light illuminate?  
A. Open the door. If the light does not  
illuminate, 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  
microwave further away from the TV or radio.  
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specification  
Input  
230-240V ~50Hz  
750-800 Watts  
2450MHz  
Output  
Microwave Frequency  
Outside Dimensions  
410mm x 485mm x 287mm  
(width x deep x height)  
Power consumption  
Microwave  
Grill  
1200-1250 Watts  
950-1000 Watts  
Complies with EEC directives 89/336/EEC and 92/31/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 2002/96/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 corresponding part numbers:  
Replacement Part  
glass turntable  
turntable ring  
grill rack  
Part Number  
252100500498  
252200200008  
256511700002  
261800304771  
instruction manual  
DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service.  
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 Limited • Maylands Avenue  
Hemel Hempstead • Herts • HP2 7TG • England  
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