User manual KENWOOD XD-V525

[. . . ] Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or work surface, or touch hot surfaces. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Do not let children play with the appliance. The mini oven should not be used near or below curtains and other combustible materials. [. . . ] Know your Kenwood Turbo Quartz mini oven ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቨ ቩ ቪ ቫ ቭ door handle drip tray spit roast shelf quartz tubes (top of oven cavity) control panel bottom element setting control indicator light temperature control timer oven shelf positions The shelf supplied can be inverted to give 4 different shelf positions. Control panel setting control ቩ Turn the control to select the required cooking mode. G G G G setting 1 : Both the bottom heating element and Quartz tubes are on and regulated by the thermostat. The Quartz technology enables the oven to reach a temperature of 250°C in less than 5 minutes. no preheating is required and the power consumption is greatly reduced. The taste and nutritional qualities of the food is retained with this method of cooking. 2 G This setting can also be used for defrosting and as a keep warm function. setting 2 : The bottom heating element operates continuously on full power. If the temperature control is set to “0” then only the bottom element will operate. The Quartz element can be switched on by turning the temperature control to the required temperature (see cooking charts) during the last 10minutes of cooking to brown, crisp or grill the top of the food. This setting is ideal for cooking savoury or sweet tarts and pies. Set the cooking time required using the timer. Refer to the cooking tables for the approx. Place the food as near to the quartz tubes as possible without touching them. When using the grill the door must be left half opened. Place the drip tray under the grill shelf to catch the cooking juices and fat. Set the cooking time required using the timer. Refer to the cooking tables for the approx. G G G G G G 4 cooking tables setting 1 Dish/Recipe Bread 500g (5min preheat) Soufflé (3min preheat) Pizza Quiche Lorraine Fish - Cod, Bream, Salmon etc Meat Beef Leg of lamb Pork Veal Duck Rabbit Chicken 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 -10 9 -10 9 -10 9 -10 9 -10 9 -10 9 -10 20mins 20mins 25mins 20mins 60 - 90mins 40 - 45mins 60 - 90mins Setting 1 1 1 1 1 Temperature Position 10 then 8 - 9 8 8 8 8-9 Cooking time 45mins 25mins 25mins 20mins 10 - 15mins setting 2 Dish/Recipe Meringues Tarts or Pies Upside down apple tart Clafouti custard pie (2 - 3 mins preheat) Cakes Biscuits or cookies Fruit Soufflé (2 - 3 mins preheat) Apple custard tart Yeasted fruit cake Ham & Cheese melted Sandwich Puff pastries Open savoury pastry tart Setting 1 2 then 1 Temperature Position 3 0 then 8 Cooking time 25mins 25mins* 2 then 1 2 then 1 2 then 1 2 then 1 2 then 1 2 2 8-9 7-8 8-9 8-9 7 8 10 , then 8 30mins* 30mins* 12mins* 25mins* 35mins 10mins 20mins * Last 10 minutes of cooking increase temperature and select setting 1. 5 Spit Roast Dish/Recipe Spit Roast Beef or mutton Pork Veal Poultry ie Chicken, Turkey, Duck 3 3 3 3 10 10 10 10 35mins 45mins 45mins 60 - 110mins Setting Temperature Position Cooking time Grill Dish/Recipe Grill Toast Gratins Beef steaks Lamb or veal chops Sausages Fish steaks 4 1 then 4 4 4 4 4 8 - 10 4 then 10 10 10 10 10 10mins Setting 1 - 10mins Setting 4 - 10mins 10mins 10mins 10mins 10mins Setting Temperature Position Cooking time care and cleaning G Switch off, unplug and allow the oven to cool completely before cleaning. Oven exterior Wipe with a damp cloth or non abrasive cleaner and dry thoroughly. Oven interior Clean the door with warm water and a non-abrasive cleaner. [. . . ] To clean and extend the life of the self cleaning surface :- a) After cooking greasy foods - heat the oven when empty for 15 minutes with the door open on setting 2 and the temperature set to maximum. B) Large splashes of grease should be wiped off with a damp sponge once the oven is cold. g G G oven shelves , tray & spit Wash immediately after use in hot soapy water. Alternatively they can be washed in the dishwasher. [. . . ]