Kenwood SA 600 - Manual (Page 6)

Operating the Microwave Cooker
Learn to operate the microwave cooker correctly before any cooking is undertaken by reading
these instructions thoroughly. The microwave cooker is a very simple appliance to use. There
are no temperatures to set, only the timer and cooking controls.
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The oven door is opened by pressing the ‘DOOR’ button. The oven light comes on
whenever the door is opened.
Food should always be placed on the glass turntable provided and food must not be
cooked without the turntable in position.
The door must be closed by a gentle push, ensuring the latch is firmly in position.
There is one timer control but with two timing divisions; the control can be set for up to
10 minutes with 15 second divisions and up to 60 minutes with 1 minute divisions. When
the timer is set for less than 5 minutes, turn the timer past 5 minutes then back to the time
setting required. Whenever the timer is set, the oven light operates.
Ensure that you have selected the correct power level. The cooking control lever on the
right hand side of the control panel is moved to the desired setting (see page 7).
Press the ‘COOK’ button. The indicator light will go on and remain on throughout the
cooking duration.
The door may be opened at any time during the cooking process. The timer will
automatically stop so that you will know how much cooking time is left. If you wish to
continue cooking, close the door and press the ‘COOK’ button. If you wish to alter the
cooking time, just turn the timer ahead or back as required. The power level may also be
altered at anytime by pressing the control as described previously.
At the end of the set cooking period, the timer will switch off automatically and the pinger
will sound. The fan and oven light will also cease to operate. If you wish to stop the cooking
process before the set cooking period is finished, turn the timer back to zero or simply
open the oven. door.
At the end of a set cooking period if the timer is reset without opening the oven door, the
microwave cooker will automatically commence cooking again without the need to press
the ‘COOK’ lever.
Microwave energy does not enter the oven until the cooker door is closed, the timer dial is
turned on, and the ‘COOK’ lever depressed. Whenever the door is opened, there is no more
energy being produced in the oven. The screen on the door is designed to allow you to check
foods periodically during the cooking process. The metal will reflect the energy away from the
door.
Although the microwave energy passes through most cooking utensils without heating them,
for long cooking times the dishes will become heated by the natural transfer of heat from the
food to the dish and the use of oven gloves is advisable. After longer cooking times, the
removable glass turntable may be hot. Some utensils, however, may be removed from the
oven without the use of oven gloves.
The Turntable
The turntable in this model, practically eliminates the need to turn dishes during the cooking,
defrosting or reheating process. The turntable automatically revolves slowly in a clockwise
direction when the microwave cooker is switched on to ‘COOK’. The food or dish must always
be placed on the turntable. The cooker should not be used without the turntable in position
and ensure that there is nothing to restrict its rotation. The turntable is removable for cleaning
and may be used in a dishwasher.