25 Litre Black Conventional Microwave

K25MB14
instruction manual

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 contents
safety warnings................................................................................................................... 3
unpacking............................................................................................................................. 9
getting ready...................................................................................................................... 10
introducing microwave cooking.......................................................................................11
cooking with a microwave...............................................................................................................11
checking your cooking utensils.......................................................................................................12
using aluminium foil in your microwave..........................................................................................12
materials that can be used in the microwave..................................................................................13
microwave heating categories........................................................................................................14
steam..............................................................................................................................................15
condensation..................................................................................................................................15
product overview............................................................................................................... 16
the main unit...................................................................................................................................16
the control panel.............................................................................................................................16
checking your microwave................................................................................................ 17
clock setting...................................................................................................................... 18
kitchen timer...................................................................................................................... 19
setting the child lock......................................................................................................... 20
microwave cooking........................................................................................................... 21
express or quick cooking................................................................................................. 22
express cooking..............................................................................................................................22
quick cooking..................................................................................................................................22
multi-stage cooking........................................................................................................... 23
auto cooking...................................................................................................................... 24
auto-cook menu table.....................................................................................................................25
defrosting........................................................................................................................... 26
defrost by weight.............................................................................................................................26
defrost by time................................................................................................................................26
cooking memory function................................................................................................. 27
to set cooking memory....................................................................................................................27
to access saved cooking memory...................................................................................................27
checking the cooking function......................................................................................... 28
to find out the current cooking setting.............................................................................................28
to find out the time..........................................................................................................................28
cleaning your microwave................................................................................................. 29
frequently asked questions.............................................................................................. 30
specifications.................................................................................................................... 31

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 safety warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY 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 when it is empty.
• Keep the mains cord out of reach of children.
• Keep the unit, mains cord and 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.
• You should always have your appliance checked by a qualified
service agent if it has been dropped or damaged to ensure it is
safe to use.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years old.
• Only use the appliance for its intended indoor, household,
domestic use.
maintenance of your microwave
warning : It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service
agent 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 microwave
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service
agent.

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 • 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 use.
• It should never be used for drying clothes or for other non-food
purposes, including any type of storage, which may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire.
• This microwave can only be used indoors in a dry, well-ventilated,
domestic, indoor area.
• Do not place the microwave in a cabinet.
• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
• 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
microwave is operating.
• To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the microwave
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 when using paper, plastic, wooden or other
combustible materials in the microwave 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 and take extra
care when removing the film to avoid steam burns.
• Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave use.
• Do not operate the microwave empty as this could damage the
product.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit with the door open since this
can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• Do not obstruct the unit’s front or door, or allow soiling or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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 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.
• 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.
• Do not overcook food.
• Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
warning : Only allow children to use the microwave without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the
child is able to use the microwave 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.
fire!
In the event of fire:
• Keep the microwave door closed.
• Turn off the power.
• Unplug the microwave 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 microwave should be cleaned regularly and food deposits
removed. Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition
can affect the life of the microwave and possibly result in a
hazardous situation. (See cleaning your microwave.)
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the unit.

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 do not use these in your microwave
• Metal objects are not to be used in the microwave. These include:
- Metal cooking utensils
- Metal plates or trays
- Wire twist ties
- 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 a metal trim around the edge.
Even this trim can cause sparks.
containers
warning : Pressure will build up in sealed containers and can
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
• 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.
• Caution should be used when using combustible containers, never
leave the microwave unattended when in use.
delayed boiling
Liquids heated in a microwave continue to cook after the cooking
time has elapsed. Caution is to be used when removing hot liquids
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 at the bottom.

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 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 feeding it to the
baby.
• When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat is removed before
heating.
• When warming baby food or milk ensure the food is thoroughly
stirred and at a safe consumable temperature.

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 plugged into an appropriate mains socket
that is installed and earthed in accordance with all local
standards and requirements.

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 warning!
• Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor can result
in a risk of an electric shock.
• 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 mains socket, have a
qualified electrician install a proper mains socket.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
manual accompanying the unit.

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 Thank you for purchasing your new Kenwood Microwave.
These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in
order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.

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:

Time Time Weight

Cook Defrost Defrost

Kitchen
Power Clock Timer

Popcorn Potato Pizza

Frozen Beverage Dinner

Vegetable Plate

The Main Unit

Instruction
Manual

Glass Turntable Plate Turntable Support Instruction Manual

If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).

Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.

* All images in this document are for indication only; please see your individual product for details.

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 getting ready
This microwave is designed for home use only. 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, and the door closes properly. A damaged microwave could allow
microwave energy to escape. Make sure that you have taken out all the packaging from the
inside of the microwave. Please dispose of the plastic wrappings / bags safely and keep out of
the reach of babies and young children.

2. Choose a flat, stable work surface for your

microwave away from heat sources such 30cm
as radiators or fires and away from cold
areas. The surface should be at least 85cm
above the floor. You should allow a 20 cm Time
Cook

Power
Time
Defrost

Clock
Weight
Defrost

Kitchen

space all around the microwave and 30 cm

Timer

20cm 20cm
Popcorn Potato Pizza

Frozen Beverage Dinner

Vegetable Plate

above so that warm air can escape from

the vents during cooking. This microwave
is not designed to be built in. Do not block
any intake or outlet openings as this can
damage the unit.
3. Plug your microwave into a standard
household electrical socket (AC 230-
240 volt, 13 amp rated). Avoid using a
socket that also has an adapter and other
equipment plugged in. Do not use a multi-
adapter.
4. Put the turntable support inside the
microwave and place the glass turntable
plate on top of the support. The turntable
support is shaped to sit securely on the
spindle. You must always use the turntable
plate and support whenever you use the
microwave.

5. To protect your work surface, we

recommend that you fix some non-slip
cushion buttons (not included) to the
underside of the microwave.

• Remove the turntable plate and

turntable support before turning the
microwave upside down.
• Do not remove the unit’s feet.
Underside View

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 introducing microwave cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or
handling hot food.
This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking. If you are unfamiliar with using
a microwave, there is more information at the back of this instruction manual.

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. Food can
catch fire if excessive cooking times are used.

• 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 plate so that they cook evenly. Never stack
food in the 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 have not
been deboned.
• 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.

If you are unsure how long the food should cook, begin cooking at the lowest recommended
time, then add more time if necessary. The moisture content of food can vary. Ensure food
is thoroughly cooked all the way to the centre before serving.

• 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 cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio waves.
Normally, these “waves” would fade as they disappear into the atmosphere but in a microwave
they are concentrated on the food causing it to heat up.
• Microwave energy cannot pass through metal – so it cannot
escape from the inside of your microwave – but it can pass
through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic, and paper. These
are the things used to make 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 – heat up.

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 checking your cooking utensils
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If made of
plastic or glass, utensils will be marked as “microwave safe” or similar.

If you are not sure and/or there is no “microwave safe” marking on the utensil, do NOT use
it in the microwave.

For the types of utensils you can use in the microwave, please see the “Materials That Can Be
Used” section.

• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium 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 immediately if any equipment or utensils causes sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge. Even this trim can
cause sparks.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can
explode.

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 damage to your microwave.
Using aluminium foil is a good way of shielding parts of the food that you do not want to cook as
quickly as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook.
Place the aluminium foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the aluminium foil will
not touch the inside walls of the microwave when the turntable plate rotates. Only use one piece of
aluminium foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces.
Follow these guidelines when using aluminium foil in your microwave:
• Remove aluminium foil lids from containers before using in the microwave. Some lids are made
of card with an aluminium 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 plate.
• Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use containers that are more than
1.25in (3.5cm) deep.
• Use gloves when handling any aluminium foil.
• Do not completely cover food with aluminium foil. The microwave energy cannot pass through
the aluminium foil so the food will not cook.
• Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the microwave.
• Do not use more than one piece of aluminium foil in the microwave at the same time.

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 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’s instructions. The bottom of a browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.

Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use

cracked or chipped dishes.

Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are
not heat-resistant and may break.

Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits
to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
cooking.

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for
short-term cooking only.

Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be

labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside
gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by the instructions on their packaging.

Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

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 microwave heating categories
Your 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 food are
sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
The UK government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, has set up
a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food.

900W is the output power of the microwave. (IEC 60705)

900W

E
E is the heating category for your microwave.
Check the cooking times for category E on the food’s
packaging to see how long it should be cooked.

The category (a letter from A to E), is designed to help you reheat small quantities of food such as
microwave ready meals.
The label given above and also on the oven door gives the heating category and output power of
the oven.
Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g (1lb 2oz) should have cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the heating category of
the oven.
The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required. This
is shown in the diagrams below:

Less heating time required

oven output power 600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

More heating time required

Less heating time required

oven output category A   B   C   D   E

More heating time required

Start cooking at the lowest recommended time, and add more time if necessary. The
moisture content of food can vary, ensure food is cooked thoroughly all the way to the
centre before serving.

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 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.

condensation
As the steam cools, you may find that 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 Time
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight
Defrost

moisture content.
Kitchen
Power Clock Timer

Popcorn Potato Pizza

Frozen Beverage Dinner

Vegetable Plate

Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from

the vents and around the door without microwave
energy escaping. There is no danger of microwave
energy escaping with the steam.

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 product overview
the main unit
control panel

Time Time Weight

Cook Defrost Defrost

Kitchen
Power Clock Timer

Popcorn Potato Pizza

Frozen Beverage Dinner

Vegetable Plate

door open button

the control panel

LED display
Shows the clock, cooking
Time/ Weight Defrost button time and setting.
Use this button to defrost food
by weight or by time.
Clock button
Time Cook button Time Time Weight Use this button to set
Cook Defrost Defrost
Use this button to cook food the clock.
by time. Power Clock
Kitchen
Kitchen Timer button
Timer
Use this button to set
Power button Popcorn Potato Pizza cooking timer.
Use this button to select the
microwave power level. Frozen Beverage Dinner
Auto menu button
Vegetable Plate Use these buttons to set
time and food weight
and to choose the auto
menu programmes.
Numeric buttons
Use these buttons to enter
the cooking time and weight. Memory button
They can also set the time. Use this button to select
the memory programmes.

STOP/Cancel button START/+30SEC.

Use this button to stop Use this button to do
cooking and cancel cooking quick start cooking of 30
settings. It can also be used seconds, increase cooking
to activate the child lock. time by 30 seconds (by
each press), or confirm
cooking settings.

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 checking your microwave
Check your microwave after unpacking.

For your safety, the microwave

stops if the door is opened during
cooking. Close the door and press the
START/+30SEC. button to continue
the cooking cycle.

1. Press the Open Door button to 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/Cancel button to clear any Time
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight
Defrost
settings that have already been made.
Kitchen
Power Clock Timer
5. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start a
simple 30-second microwave cooking cycle Popcorn Potato Pizza

that allows you to check the operation of the Frozen Beverage Dinner
Vegetable Plate
microwave.
6. When the cooking cycle has finished, the
water should be hot (be careful when you
take the cup out of the microwave).
7. Press the STOP/Cancel button to clear any
settings.
4, 7 5

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 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 button and the hour digits

will flash.
2. Press the Numeric (0-9) buttons and enter
the time. For example, to input the current
time 12:30, you need to press “1”, “2”, “3”,
“0”. The input hour has to be within 1-12 and
the input minutes has to be within 0-59.
Time Time Weight
3. Press the Clock button again to complete the Cook Defrost Defrost
1, 3
clock setting. “:” will start flashing. The clock Power Clock
Kitchen
Timer

setting is complete. Popcorn Potato Pizza

Frozen Beverage Dinner

• This is a 12-hour clock. When the Vegetable Plate

microwave is connected to the mains

power for the first time or when the
2
power is resumed after a power
interruption, the LED display will show
“0:00”. To re-set the clock, follow the
above 3 steps.
• In the process of clock setting, if the
STOP/Cancel button is pressed or if
there is no operation within 1 minute,
the microwave will go back to the
previous status automatically.
• To find out the current time while the
microwave is in use, press the Clock
button. It will display the current time
for 2-3 seconds, then return to the
remaining cooking time.

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 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. Please
make sure the clock has been set.
To set the Kitchen Timer, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Kitchen Timer button, and then

the LED display will show and flash “00:00”.
2. Press the numeric (0-9) buttons and enter
the timer time. The longest time you can set
is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press the START/+30sec button to confirm
the setting and the timer will start counting Time Time Weight
down. Cook Defrost Defrost

Kitchen
4. Once the elapsed time is reached, the Power Clock Timer 1
microwave will sound and return to its original Popcorn Potato Pizza

state. Frozen Beverage Dinner

Vegetable Plate
5. Press the STOP/Cancel button to cancel the
timer.
2

5 3

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 setting the child lock
This feature prevents the microwave from operating by locking the control panel until you cancel the
lock.
Please follow the steps below to set the child lock.

1. Press the STOP/cancel button for 3 seconds

and a long tone will sound. The child lock
indicator will illuminate on the LED
display to indicate that the microwave has set
the child lock.
2. To release the child lock, press the STOP/
cancel button again for 3 seconds and a
Time Time Weight
long tone will sound. The child lock indicator Cook Defrost Defrost

will disappear from the LED display Power Clock

Kitchen
Timer
to indicate that the microwave has released
Popcorn Potato Pizza
the child lock.
Frozen Beverage Dinner
Vegetable Plate

1, 2

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 microwave cooking
For simple microwave cooking, please follow the steps below.
For instance: If you want to use 60% microwave power to cook for 5 minutes.

1. Press the Time Cook button. The LED

display will show “00:00”
2. Press the numeric (0-9) buttons to enter the
cooking time. For example, enter the cooking
time by pressing “5”, “0”, “0”.
3. Press the Power button once and the LED
display will show “PL10”. Time Time Weight
1 Cook Defrost Defrost
4. Press the numeric (0-9) buttons to enter the
Kitchen
microwave power level. (Power level settings 3, 6 Power Clock Timer

are shown in the table below.) For example, Popcorn Potato Pizza

enter the power level by pressing “6”. Frozen Beverage Dinner

Vegetable Plate

When the kitchen timer is running,

programmes cannot be set. 2, 4, 6

5. Press the START/+30SEC. button to confirm

and start cooking.
7 5
6. While the microwave is in use, press the
Power button and then press the numeric
(0-9) buttons to change the microwave power
level. The microwave will work with the
selected power for the remaining time.
7. Press the STOP/Cancel button to pause
the cooking. Press the STOP/Cancel button
again to cancel the setting.
microwave power level button control When 0% is selected, no microwave
numeric LED microwave power will be present. This setting is
buttons display power for deodorising purposes only.
10 PL10 100%
9 PL9 90% • When removing food from the
8 PL8 80% microwave, please ensure that the
7 PL7 70% microwave has stopped.
• Operating the microwave without
6 PL6 60%
food in it can result in overheating
5 PL5 50% and damaging the magnetron.
4 PL4 40%
3 PL3 30%
2 PL2 20%
1 PL1 10%
0 PL0 0%

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 express or quick cooking
This feature allows you to quickly cook your food at 100% microwave power. Please follow the steps
below

express cooking
1. Press the numeric (1-6) buttons to start the
express cooking. The maximum time you can
set is 6 minutes.
2. While the microwave is in use, press the
Start/+30Sec. button to add another 30
seconds. Time
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight
Defrost

3. Press the STOP/Cancel button once to stop Power Clock

Kitchen
Timer
the cooking. Press the STOP/Cancel button
Popcorn Potato Pizza
again to cancel the setting.
Frozen Beverage Dinner
Vegetable Plate

quick cooking
4. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start the 1
quick cooking. Press the START/+30SEC.
button again to add another 30 seconds.
5. Press the STOP/Cancel button once to stop 3, 5 2, 4
the cooking. Press the STOP/Cancel button
again to cancel the setting.

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 multi-stage cooking
For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below.
For instance: If you want to defrost your 200g food and then to cook it with 80% microwave power
for 7 minutes.

You can set a maximum of 2 stages for two-stage cooking. If defrosting is among one of the
stages, then it will be set as the first stage. Auto cooking, quick start cooking and express
cooking are not available in two-stage cooking.

1. Press the Weight Defrost button, and the

LED display will show “dEF1”.
2. Enter the weight of your food by pressing
“2”, “0”, “0” for 200g, and the LED display will
show “200”.

Do not press the START/+30SEC. Time Time Weight

button at this stage. 3 Cook Defrost Defrost 1
Kitchen
4 Power Clock Timer

3. Press the Time Cook button, and then enter Popcorn Potato Pizza

the cooking time by pressing “7”, “0”, “0”. The Frozen Beverage Dinner
LED display will show “7:00”. Vegetable Plate

4. Press the Power button, and then select the

80% microwave power by pressing “8”. The 2, 3, 4
LED display will show “PL8”.
5. Press the START/+30sec button to confirm
and start cooking. The microwave will
sound once to indicate that it has started 6 5
the defrosting count down. The microwave
will sound again as it starts the microwave
cooking (the second stage). Upon completion
the microwave will sound five times.
6. Press the STOP/cancel button once to stop
the cooking. Press the STOP/cancel button
again to cancel the setting.

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 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 weight of your food. For quick reference of the cooking time and the
weight, please refer to the auto-cook menu table on the following page.

For instance: If you want to cook 2 pieces of

potato, please follow the steps below.
1. Press the Potato button repeatedly to select
the weight option for your food. Please refer
to the Auto-cook menu table for more
information.
2. Press the START/+30SEC. button to confirm Time Time Weight
and start cooking. Cook Defrost Defrost

Kitchen
3. Press the STOP/Cancel button to pause the Power Clock Timer

cooking. Press the STOP/Cancel button to Popcorn Potato Pizza

cancel the setting. Frozen Beverage Dinner

1
Vegetable Plate

When using the auto-cook menu, it is

not necessary to programme the time
or cooking power. Indicating the food
type and weight is sufficient. For some
food, you may need to turn it over during
cooking to ensure it is thoroughly cooked 3 2
and browns evenly.

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-cook menu was used.

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 auto-cook menu table
Cooking
Menu Weight Display Comments
Time

50g 50 1’25”
Only use suitable microwavable
popcorn containers and cling film in the
microwave.
100g 100 2’20”

1 5’30”
For best results, pierce the potatoes’
skin before cooking. Once the potatoes
potato 230g
2 9’00” are cooked, wrap them in aluminium foil
per each
for at least 5 minutes to ensure they are
cooked thoroughly.
3 10’30”

100g 100 1’00”

pizza This setting is designed for reheating
200g 200 1’20”
(cooked) cooked pizza slices (not frozen pizza).
400g 400 2’00”

150g 150 3’00”

frozen Make sure food is cooked thoroughly
(fresh) 350g 350 7’30” before consuming. Additional cooking
vegetable time may be required for thicker pieces.
500g 500 10’30”

120ml 1 1’00” Only use suitable microwavable

containers and cling film in the
microwave. Pierce the film with a fork
beverage 240ml 2 1’55”
before cooking.
Check the cooking regularly to ensure
360ml 3 2’50” the water does not boil over.

250g 250 3’00” Make sure food is cooked thoroughly

before consuming. Additional cooking
time may be required for thicker piece
dinner plate 350g 350 4’00” of meat or those with sauce. Stir well
before additional cooking.
Check the cooking regularly to ensure
500g 500 5’00” the sauce does not boil over.

* It is recommended that when auto-cooking a potato, the potato should weigh at least 230g.

Potatoes will vary in water content depending on age, type, weight, etc.

* All cooking times are approximate guides only; adjust to preferred tastes and recipes.

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 defrosting
This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight or the time.
Please follow the steps below.

defrost by weight
1. Press the Weight Defrost button once and
the LED display will show “dEF1”.
2. Press the Numeric (0-9) buttons to enter
the weight. The weight range from 100g to
2000g. 5
Time Time Weight
3. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start Cook Defrost Defrost 1
defrosting. Power Clock
Kitchen
Timer

4. Press the STOP/Cancel button to pause the Popcorn Potato Pizza

defrosting. Press the STOP/Cancel button to
Frozen Beverage Dinner
cancel the setting. Vegetable Plate

defrost by time 2, 6
5. Press the Time Defrost button once and the
LED display will show “dEF2”.
6. Press the Numeric (0-9) buttons to enter the 4, 9 3, 8
defrosting time. The longest defrosting time
allowed for is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
7. The default microwave power level is 3
(30%).
8. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start
defrosting.
9. Press the STOP/Cancel button to pause the
defrosting. Press the STOP/Cancel button to
cancel the setting.

• 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.
• You will need to press the STOP/Cancel button once to hold the defrosting programme
and open the microwave door. After you turn over the food, you need to press the
START/+30SEC. 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.

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 cooking memory function
For memory programme cooking, make sure you have set the clock first. You can set a maximum of
3 memories, please follow the steps below.
For instance: If you want to cook the food with 80% microwave power level for 3 minutes and 20
seconds as the second memory.

to set cooking memory

1. Press the Memory button once and the LED
display will show “1”. Press the Memory
button again to enter the next memory
programme. The LED display will show “2”
and “3”.
2. Press the Time Cook button, and then enter 2 Time
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight
Defrost

the cooking time by pressing “3”, “2”, “0”. The Kitchen

3 Power Clock Timer
LED display will show “3:20”.
Popcorn Potato Pizza
3. Press the Power button, and then select the
80% microwave power by pressing “8”. The Frozen Beverage
Vegetable
Dinner
Plate
LED display will show “PL8”.
4. Press the START/+30SEC. button to save the
setting. 3

To overwrite the saved memory

programme, repeat the above steps 1-3
in the same memory programme. 7 4, 6
1, 5

to access saved cooking memory

5. Press the Memory button repeatedly to select
the saved memory programme you want. The
LED display will show “1”, “2” or “3”.
6. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start
cooking.
7. Press the STOP/Cancel button to pause the
cooking. Press the STOP/Cancel button to
cancel the setting.

If the electricity is cut off, the cooking

memory will need resetting.

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 checking the cooking function
This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings.

to find out the current cooking setting

1. Press the Power button once and the LED
display will show the current cooking power
while the microwave is cooking. It will last for
2-3 seconds and then return to its original
display.
Time Time Weight
Cook Defrost Defrost

to find out the time 1 Power Clock

Kitchen
Timer
2
2. Press the Clock button once and the LED Popcorn Potato Pizza

display will show the current time for 2-3 Frozen Beverage
Vegetable
Dinner
Plate
seconds.

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 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 to enable your food to cook. It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times.
Wipe it with mild detergent and water and leave to dry.

2 3
1 4

6 7 8

10

1 The microwave walls have a special enamel 8 Use warm soapy water to clean the outside
coating which makes cleaning very easy. of the microwave. Do not use abrasive
Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off any cleaners, pads or powders that could
splashes or a paper towel to mop up any scratch the surface.
spills. Wipe off grease with a damp cloth
9 Unplug the microwave before cleaning the
and a little detergent. Dry thoroughly. If
power cord and the microwave. Wipe with a
grease is left to accumulate, it can smoke
damp cloth and leave to dry before plugging
and even catch fire.
it back in.
2 Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean. 10 Treat the glass turntable plate as you would
3 Keep the front of the microwave clean so any glass plate. After you have used it
that the door can close properly. for more than 15 minutes, allow it to cool
down before you use it again. Do not wash
4 Be careful not to spill water into the vents.
the glass turntable plate in very hot water,
5 Do not remove the wave guide cover: It doing so could crack it. Wash the turntable
is important to keep the cover clean in support in warm water. Make sure the glass
the same manner as the inside of the turntable plate and turntable support are dry
microwave. If grease is left to accumulate, it before you put them back in the microwave.
can smoke and even catch fire.
6 Keep the inside of the door clean with a Do not remove any fixed parts from
damp cloth. Use warm soapy water for the inside of your microwave during
stubborn marks and dry thoroughly. The cleaning or at any other time.
inside of the door has a special coating and
must not be cleaned with abrasive pads or
cleaning powders.

7 Clean behind the door ledge.

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 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 Check that:
cook? • the cooking time has been set.
• the door is closed.
• the mains socket is not overloaded causing the fuse to blow.
Why does the food seem Check that:
undercooked or overcooked? • the correct cooking time has been set.
• the correct power setting has been used.
How can I stop eggs from popping? When you bake 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.
Never cook eggs that are still in their shells.
Why is it so important that I allow With microwave cooking, many foods build up enough heat inside
standing time after cooking? them to continue cooking even after they’ve been taken out of
the microwave. For a short time after cooking the heated product
will continue to cook, leaving products to stand will allow for even
cooking and heat distribution.
Why does my microwave First check that the microwave was set just as the recipe said.
sometimes take longer to cook than Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help
it says in the recipe? prevent overcooking but differences in the weight, size, shape
and starting temperature of food will all 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.
Why do I get condensation on the Condensation is perfectly normal, especially when you are
inside of the door? cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes.
Does the microwave energy get No. The door has a special metal screen with holes that lets you
through the window on the door? see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out.
Steam comes out of the side of the No. The door and vents are carefully designed to let steam out
door and vents. Can microwave during cooking but keep microwave energy in. The gaps are not
energy get out too? big enough for microwave energy to escape.
What happens if the microwave is The microwave will be damaged. Do not switch the microwave
switched on while the microwave is on when there’s nothing inside the microwave. It is a good idea
empty? to keep a cup of water in the microwave just in case someone
accidentally starts the microwave.
Why doesn’t the microwave’s light Open the door. If the light does not illuminate, the bulb has
illuminate? probably blown. Call a qualified technician – do not try to change
the bulb yourself.
There are sparks inside the Yes. Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils and that
microwave when I use the your containers don’t have a metal trim. You must not use metal
microwave. Will this cause any in your microwave when you cook (except aluminium foil).
damage?
Light is showing through the vents No. It is normal for the light to be visible and is nothing to be
and door. Does this mean the concerned about.
microwave energy can escape?
Why do I get interference on Microwaves use radio waves similar to those received by TVs
my TV and radio when I use the and radios. You can lessen the interference by moving your
microwave? microwave further away from the TV or radio.

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 specifications
model K25MB14

input 230-240V~ 50Hz

microwave output 850-900 W

microwave frequency 2450 MHz

outside dimensions
513 x 403 x 306.2 mm
(height x depth x width)

power consumption

microwave input 1400-1450 W

Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

We continually strive to improve our products. Features and specifications may change without prior
notice.

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 NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their
corresponding part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Glass Turntable Plate 252100500013
Turntable Support 262200200007

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Manufactured for DSG Retail Limited under a Trademark License from

Kenwood Limited
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