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    30 Litre Stainless Steel Combination Microwave K30CSS14 instruction manual K30CSS14_IB_Final140226.indd 1 26/02/2014 10:05 AM[...]

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    contents safety warnings .................................................................................................................. 3 unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 9 getting ready .........................................................[...]

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    3 safety warnings IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULL Y AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE general safety • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing parts/attachments, after use and before cleaning. • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments. • Never use a damaged appliance. • Never operate the appliance w[...]

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    4 • If smoke is emitted, switch off and unplug the microwave and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. • If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service agent. • If you have a pacemaker , please contact your doctor before using a microwave. microwave use • This microwave is not intended for commercial [...]

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    5 cooking use • As the power of different microwaves can vary considerably , care must be taken when first using this microwave as it may cook faster than expected. • Do not leave the microwave unattended during use. • T ake care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content, such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake. The sugar or fat can o[...]

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    6 Hazardous Materials • Keep combustible materials, such as: curtains, drapes, furniture, pillows, clothing, linens, bedding, paper , etc., at least 3 feet (0.9 metres) from the front sides and rear of the oven. Do not use this unit in areas where gasoline, paint or other flammable liquids or their associated vapours may be present. • Make sure[...]

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    7 - Crockery with metal trims - Meat thermometer • Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave. The microwave energy cannot pass through metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the microwave. • Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment is causing sparks. • Remember that some crockery has[...]

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    8 caution! hot surface 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. earthing instructions warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. • This appliance is equipped with a mains cord having an earthed plug. • The plug must be pl[...]

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    9 unpacking Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations. The following items are included: The Main Unit Glass T urntable Plate T urntable Support Instruction M anual Grill Rack (F or use when grilling, conv ection, combination or auto cooking.) If items are missing, or[...]

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    10 2. Choose a flat, stable work surface for your microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires and away from cold areas. The surface should be at least 85cm above the floor . Y ou should allow a 20 cm space all around the microwave and 30 cm above so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking. This microwave is not design[...]

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    11 • Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them from overcooking before the thicker parts of the food have had the chance to cook. Use the aluminium foil sparingly and wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it from touching the inside of the microwave which could cause sparks. • Microwaves[...]

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    12 using aluminium foil in your microwave It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave as long as you follow these safety guidelines. As with all metals, microwave energy cannot pass through aluminium foil, but provided you keep the aluminium foil away from the inside walls of the microwave it will not cause sparks and there will not be any d[...]

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    13 materials that can be used in the microwave utensils remarks Aluminium foil Shielding only . Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls. Browning dish Follow the manufacturer[...]

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    14 microwave heating categories Y our microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked[...]

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    15 steam When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door . condensatio[...]

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    16 Microwave Grill/Combi. Convection W .T ./Time Defrost Clock/ Kitchen Timer Stop/Clear Start/+30Sec. /Confirm T i m e r • W e i g h t • A u t o M e n u product overview the main unit the control panel control panel door handle Convection Button Use this button to select the convection function. Start/+30Sec./Conrm Button Use this button to[...]

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    17 1. Open the door . 2. Place a cup of water on the glass turntable plate. Make sure the cup is microwave-safe (it should not have any decorative metal trim). 3. Close the door . 4. Press the Stop/Clear button to clear any settings that have already been made. 5. Press the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button to start a simple 30-second microwave cooking [...]

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    18 clock setting When the microwave is connected to the mains power , the LED display will show “ 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/Kitchen Timer button once. “ 00:00 ” will be displayed on the LED panel. 2. T [...]

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    19 kitchen timer When the kitchen timer is running, other functions cannot be used. When the microwave is not in use, this feature allows you to use the microwave as a timer . T o set the kitchen timer , follow the steps below . 1. Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button twice. “00:00” will be displayed on the LED panel. 2. T urn the Timer/W eight[...]

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    20 3. Press the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button to confirm the setting. 4. T urn the Timer/W eight/Auto Menu dial to select “ 20:00 ” (20 minutes). 5. Press the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button to confirm and start cooking. 6. Press the Stop/Clear button once to pause. Press the Stop/ Clear button again to cancel the setting. microwave button control [...]

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    21 1. Press the Grill/Combi. button once. The LED will display “G-1”. 2. Press the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button to confirm. 3. T urn the Timer/W eight/Auto Menu dial to set the cooking time from “0:05” to “95:00”. 4. Press the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button to start cooking. 5. Press the Stop/Clear button to pause the cooking. Press the S[...]

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    22 convection cooking (with preheating) Convection Cooking allows you to cook the food like a traditional oven. We recommend that you use the supplied grill rack. Place your food on the grill rack, then place on top of the glass turntable. It is recommended to preheat the microwave to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the micro[...]

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    23 convection cooking (without preheating) For Convection Cooking without preheating, please follow the steps below . We recommend that you use the supplied grill rack. Place your food on the grill rack, then place on top of the glass turntable. For instance, if you want to cook your food for 15 minutes at 180°C. 1. Press the Convection button onc[...]

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    24 multi-stage cooking For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below . For instance: If you want to cook your food with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes and finally grill it for 5 minutes. 1. Press the Microwave button twice for 80% microwave power; the LED will display P80. 2. Press the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button to confirm. 3. T urn t[...]

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    25 auto cooking This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and weight. Select the category and choose the default weight of your food. For quick reference of the cooking time and weight, please refer to the Auto-Cook Menu table. auto-cook menu 1. T urn the Timer/W eight/Auto Menu dial clockwise to select the Auto M[...]

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    26 auto-cook menu table menu display weight cooking time process comments A1 Pizza 200 200g 10’30” C-4 • This setting is designed for cooking pizza slices. Additional cooking time may be required for thicker or frozen pieces of pizza. • Do NOT use any type of cling film or plastic or similar materials in Convection mode. These materials may[...]

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    27 defrosting This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight. Please follow the steps below . For instance: If you want to defrost 600g of prawns. defrost by weight 1. Press the W .T ./Time Defrost button once; the LED will display “d-1”. 2. T urn the Timer/W eight/Auto Menu dial to select the desired weight;[...]

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    28 checking the cooking function This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings. to find out the current cooking setting 1. While the microwave is in operation, press the Clock/ Kitchen Timer button to check the current time. It will last for 2-3 seconds then return to its original display , if you have previously set the cl[...]

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    29 cleaning your microwave Cleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before cleaning. On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover . Microwaves are passed through this[...]

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    30 frequently asked questions If a problem does occur , it may often be due to something very minor . The following Q & A may be able to resolve the issue. questions answers Why doesn’t the food seem to cook? Check that: • the cooking time has been set. • the door is closed. • the mains socket is not overloaded causing the fuse to blow [...]

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    31 specifications model K30CSS14 input 230-240V~ 50Hz microwave output 850-900 W microwave frequency 2450 MHz outside dimensions (height x depth x width) 325.7mm x 497.5 mm x 520 mm power consumption microwave input 1400-1450 W grill input 1000-1 100 W convection input 2300-2500 W Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. We continual[...]

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