This document is an instruction manual for the Kenwood 28 Litre White Combination Microwave, model K28CW14.
Function Description:
The Kenwood K28CW14 is a versatile 28-litre combination microwave oven designed for indoor household use. It offers multiple cooking functions, including microwave cooking, grill cooking, combination cooking (microwave and grill), and convection cooking (with and without preheating). It also features express/quick cooking, multi-stage cooking, auto-cooking with pre-set menus, and defrosting by time or weight. The microwave is equipped with a child lock for safety and a memory function to save preferred cooking programmes.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: K28CW14
- Input: 230-240V~50Hz
- Microwave Output: 850-900 W
- Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz
- Outside Dimensions (height x width x depth): 325 mm x 520 mm x 477 mm
- Power Consumption:
- Microwave Input: 1400-1450 W
- Grill Input: 1000-1100 W
- Convection Input: 2300-2500 W
- Capacity: 28 Litres
Usage Features:
General Operation:
- Clock Setting: The microwave displays "0:00" upon connection to mains power. The clock can be set to "24H" or "12H" format using the CLOCK/PRE-SET button and number buttons.
- Delay Start Cooking: Allows programming a cooking cycle to start at a later, pre-set time. This feature is not applicable for defrosting or auto-cooking.
- Child Lock: Prevents unintended operation by locking the control panel. Activated by pressing STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, and deactivated the same way.
- Checking Cooking Function: While in operation, the CLOCK/PRE-SET, MICROWAVE, GRILL, or CONVEC. buttons can be pressed to display the current time or cooking settings for 2-3 seconds.
- Memory Function: Allows users to save up to three favourite cooking programmes for quick access.
Cooking Modes:
- Microwave Cooking:
- Power levels can be selected from 100% (P100) down to 10% (P10) using the MICROWAVE button.
- Cooking time is set using the number buttons.
- The default microwave power is 100%.
- It is crucial not to operate the microwave empty to prevent damage.
- Food should be stirred from the outside inwards for even heating.
- Larger foods like roasts and poultry should be turned during cooking.
- Aluminium foil can be used sparingly to shield thinner food parts, ensuring it does not touch the microwave's interior.
- Grill Cooking:
- Uses the supplied grill rack.
- Cooking time is set using number buttons.
- The microwave beeps twice at half the grill time to remind the user to turn the food over for better grilling performance.
- Combination Cooking (Microwave and Grill):
- Offers four combination settings (C-1 to C-4) with varying microwave and grill power combinations.
- Cooking time is set using number buttons.
- Similar to grill cooking, it prompts the user to turn food over halfway through.
- Convection Cooking (with Preheating):
- Functions like a traditional oven.
- Temperature can be set from 140°C to 230°C in 10°C increments.
- Preheating is initiated, and once the set temperature is reached, the microwave beeps, and the LED blinks.
- Food is then placed inside, and cooking time is set.
- The supplied grill rack is recommended.
- Convection Cooking (without Preheating):
- Allows setting the desired temperature and cooking time directly without a preheating phase.
- Temperature range is 140°C to 230°C.
- Express or Quick Cooking:
- Starts cooking at 100% microwave power for 30 seconds with each press of the START/+30Sec./Confirm button.
- This function is not available for Defrost, Multi-Stage Cooking, or Auto-Menu Cooking.
- Multi-Stage Cooking:
- Allows setting a maximum of two cooking stages.
- If defrosting is included, it will be the first stage.
- Auto-Cooking and Pre-heating are not available in this mode.
- Auto Cooking:
- Cooks food based on pre-set food categories and weights.
- Users select the food type and weight, and the microwave automatically sets the cooking time and power.
- Includes specific menus for vegetables, fish, meat, pasta, potato, soup, roast chicken, bread, cake, and pizza.
- The cake menu uses convection cooking with automatic 160°C preheating.
- For meat, it is recommended to use the supplied grill rack.
- For potatoes, it is recommended to pierce the skin and wrap in aluminium foil after cooking.
- Re-heat Menu:
- Offers four re-heat settings (h-1 to h-4) for various food quantities (e.g., 150g to 600g for h-1).
- Uses microwave power and recommends piercing cling film with a fork.
- Defrosting:
- Defrost by Time (d-1): Users set the defrosting duration.
- Defrost by Weight (d-2 to d-4): Selects defrosting based on food type (e.g., ground meat, seafood) and weight (100g to 2000g).
- Large items should be turned over and broken into smaller pieces for even thawing.
- Liquids should be drained during defrosting to prevent cooking.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Cleaning: The microwave should be cleaned regularly to prevent food deposits and maintain its lifespan.
- Interior Cleaning: The microwave walls have a special enamel coating. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off splashes or grease. Do not use abrasive pads or cleaning powders.
- Wave Guide Cover: Located on the right-hand side wall, this cover must be kept clean with mild detergent and water. Do not remove any fixed parts from the inside.
- Outlet Grids: Keep clean by wiping off grease with a damp cloth and detergent.
- Door: Clean the front and inside of the door with a damp cloth and warm soapy water.
- Turntable Plate and Support: Treat the glass turntable plate like any glass plate; allow it to cool before washing in warm water. Wash the turntable support in warm water. Ensure both are dry before re-inserting.
- Grill Rack: Wash in warm water.
- Unplugging: Always unplug the microwave from the mains and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
- Condensation: Dry the microwave after cooking foods with high moisture content to remove condensation.
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