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Kogan 28L Stainless Steel Convection Microwave Oven - (KAMWO28CSSB) - Manual

 

Please handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order.

If the product, power supply cord or plug shows any signs of damage: stop use, unplug and contact Kogan.com support.

 

Safety & Warnings

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy

  • Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, as this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with or break the safety interlocks.
  • Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, nor allow soil to cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
  • WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated. Contact the Kogan customer support team before using the unit again.
  • If the microwave is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and this will affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.

Basic Safety Precautions

  1. Important safety instructions. Read carefully and keep handy for future reference.
  2. The microwave oven is intended for the heating of food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing or the heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth or similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
  3. The oven must not be operated with the door open.
  4. Liquids and other foods must NOT be heated in sealed containers as they are liable to explode.
  5. It is hazardous for anyone other than a Kogan technician to carry out repairs that involve the removal of the cover, which gives protection against microwave energy.
  6. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product in a safe way, and been given an understanding of the dangers involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 years old and supervised.
  7. Keep the appliance and the power cord out of the reach of children.
  8. Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.
  9. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.
  10. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
  11. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the unit and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
  12. Do not overcook food.
  13. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items such as bread, cookies etc... inside the oven.
  14. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
  15. Install this oven in accordance to the installation instructions given.
  16. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens as they may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended.
  17. This appliance is intended for use in households or similar situations such as:
    1. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices or other working environments
    2. By clients in hotels, motels or other residential type environments
    3. Farm houses
    4. Bed and breakfast type environments
  18. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the Kogan customer service team, or if the unit is out of warranty, a fully qualified electrician.
  19. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
  20. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  21. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces and do not cover any vents on the oven.
  22. Do not let the cord hang down over the edge of the table or counter.
  23. Failure to maintain the oven in a state of cleanliness may lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and/or possibly result in a hazardous situation.
  24. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken, then the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.
  25. The microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
  26. The microwave oven is not designed to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
  27. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away from the cooking area while in use.
  28. Steam cleaners must not be used.

Cleaning

  • Be sure to unplug the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
  • The door frame, door seal and neighbouring parts should be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when dirty.
  • For easier cleaning, place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml of water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Then wipe the internal walls, floor and roof of the oven using a dry, soft cloth.

Utensils

See the list below of "Materials you can use in a microwave oven” and “Materials to be avoided in a microwave oven”. There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test

  1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml), along with the utensil in question.
  2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
  3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
  4. Never exceed 1 minute cooking time when doing a utensil test.

Materials you can use In a microwave oven

Utensil Comments
Browning dish Follow the manufacturers instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect use may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Check that the dinnerware is microwave-safe only. Do not use cracked or chipped dinnerware dishes.
Glass jars Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until it is just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and they 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 manufacturers instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking and warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Ensure the utensil is marked “microwave safe”. Some plastic containers may soften as the food gets hot.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food when possible.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only. (Meat and candy thermometers)
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in a microwave oven

Utensils

Comments

Aluminium tray

May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with metal handle

May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.

Metal or metal-trimmed utensils

Metal shields the food from the microwave energy. The metal trim may also cause arcing.

Metal twist ties

May cause arcing and cause a fire in the oven.

Paper bags

May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.

Wood

Wood will dry out when used in a microwave oven and may split or crack.

Setting up the oven

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Ensure the oven comes with the following accessories:

  • Glass tray x 1
  • Turntable ring assembly x 1
  • Quick start guide x 1

A - Control panel
B - Turntable shaft
C - Turntable ring assembly
D - Glass tray
E - Observation window
F - Door assembly
G - Safety interlock system

 Grill rack (Only to be used in grill/convection function, and be placed on the glass tray).

Turntable Installation

  1. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
  2. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must be used during cooking.
  3. All food and containers of food should be placed on the glass tray for cooking.
  4. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact the Kogan customer support team.

Counter-top Installation

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or a broken door. Do not install the oven if it appears to be damaged.
Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven surface.
Note: Do NOT remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

Installation

  1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
    (1) The minimum installation height is 85cm.
    (2) The rear surface of the microwave oven should be placed close to a wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven. A minimum clearance of 20cm is required to either side between the oven and any adjacent walls.
    (3) Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
    (4) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
    (5) Place the oven as far away from radios and TVs as possible. The operation of the microwave can cause interference to your radio or television reception.
  2. Plug the microwave oven into a standard household electrical outlet.
  3. Do not install over a range cook-top or other heat-producing appliance.

Operation Instruction

This microwave oven uses modern electronic controls to meet your cooking needs.

Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is Powered On, the oven will display "0:00", and the buzzer will ring once.

  1. Press "CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER" once. "00:00" displays.
  2. Turn "" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23(24 Hours)
  3. Press "CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER", the minute figures will flash.
  4. Turn "" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.
  5. Press "CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER" to finish clock setting. ":" will flash.

Note:

  1. If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.
  2. During the process of clock setting, if you press "STOP/CLEAR", the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Kitchen Timer

  1. Press "CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER" twice, the screen will display 00:00.
  2. Turn "" to enter the correct timer. (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)
  3. Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm setting.
  4. When the kitchen time is reached, the buzzer will ring 5 times.

If the clock has been set to the (24-hour system), the screen will display the current time.

Note: The kitchen Time is different from 24-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.

Microwave Cooking

Press "Microwave" once, the screen will display "P100". Press "Microwave" repeatedly to choose the power you want, and "P100", "P 80" "P 50", "P 30" or "P 10" will display for each added press. Then press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm, and turn "" to adjust the cooking time (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate the oven with the following steps.

  1. Press "Microwave" once, the screen will display "P100".
  2. Press "Microwave" once again to choose 80% microwave power.
  3. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm, and the screen displays "P80".
  4. Turn "" to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "20:00".
  5. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

Note: The step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:

0---1 Min : 5 seconds
1---5 Min : 10 seconds
5---10 Min : 30 seconds
10---30 Min : 1 minute
30---95 Min : 5 minute

Microwave Power hart

Press Once Twice Thrice 4 times 5 times
Microwave Power 100% 80% 50% 30% 10%

Grill or Combi. Cooking

Press "Grill/Combi." once, the screen will display "G-1", and press "Grill/Combi." repeatedly or turn the " to choose the power you want, and "G-1", "C-1", "C-2", "C-3" or "C-4" will display for each added press. Then press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm, and turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.) Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use grill power to cook for 10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

  1. Press "Grill/Combi."once, the screen displays "G-1".
  2. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm.
  3. Turn "" to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "10:00".
  4. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

Note: If half the grill time passes, the oven sounds twice, and this is normal. In order to have a better effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over, close the door, and press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to continue cooking. If no operation the oven will continue cooking.

Note: Combination instructions

Instructions Display Microwave Grill Convection
1 C-1  
2 C-2  
3 C-3  
4 C-4

Convection Cooking (With preheating function)

The convection cooking can let you to cook the food as a traditional oven. Microwave is not used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven.

  1. Press the "CONVECTION" key once, "140" flash.
  2. Keep pressing "CONVECTION" or turn "" to select the convection temperature.
    Note: The temperature can be chosen from 140 degrees to 230 degrees.
  3. Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm the temperature.
  4. Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to start preheating. When the preheating temperature arrives, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to put the food into the oven. And the preheated temperature is displayed and flashes.
  5. Put the food into the oven and close the door.
    Turn "" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
  6. Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start cooking.

Note:

a. Cooking time cannot be input until the preheating temperature arrives. If the temperature arrives, door must be opened to input the cooking time.

b. If the time not input in 5 minutes, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sounds five times and turn back to waiting state.

Convection Cooking ( Without pre-heating function)

  1. Press the "CONVECTION" key once, "140" flash.
  2. Keep pressing "CONVECTION" or turn "" to select the convection temperature. Note: The temperature can be chosen from 140 degrees to 230 degrees.
  3. Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm the temperature.
  4. Turn "" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
  5. Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start cooking.

Multi-Stage Cooking

Two stages can be maximally set. If one stage is defrosting, it should be put in the first stage. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the next stage will begin.

Note: Auto menu and preheating cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.

Example: If you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following:

  1. Press "W.T./TIME DEFROST" twice, the screen will display "d-2";
  2. Turn "" to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes;
  3. Press "MICROWAVE" once, "P100" will display;
  4. Press "MICROWAVE" again to choose 80% microwave power till "P 80" displays;
  5. Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm;
  6. Turn "" to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;
  7. Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.

Speedy Cooking

  1. In waiting state, press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to cook with 100% power level for 30 seconds. Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.
  2. During microwave, grill, convection and combination states, cooking time can be increased by pressing"START/+30 SEC ./CONFIRM". Each press can increase 30 seconds.

Note: This function cannot work under weight defrost, multi-stage and auto menu cooking.

Auto menu Chart

Menu

Weight(g)

Display

Power

A1 PIZZA

200

200

C-4

300

300

400

400

A2 Potato

1 (about 230g)

1

100%

2 (about 460g)

2

3 (about 690g)

3

A3 Meat

150

150

100%

300

300

450

450

600

600

A4 Fish

150

150

80%

250

250

350

350

450

450

650

650

A5 Vegetable

150

150

100%

350

350

500

500

A6 Beverage/Coffee

1 cup (about 240g)

1

100%

2 cups (about 480g)

2

3 cups (about 720g)

3

A7 Pasta

50(with water 450ml)

50

80%

100(with water 800ml)

100

150(with water 1200ml)

150

A8 Popcorn

50

50

100%

100

100

A9 Cake

475

475

Preheat at 160 degrees

 

A10 Chicken

 

500

500

 

C-4

 

 

750

750

1000

1000

1200

1200

Auto Menu

  1. In waiting state, turn "" right to choose the function wanted, and "A1","A2","A3"...."A10" will be displayed.
  2. Press "START/ +30 SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm the menu you need.
  3. Turn "" to choose the weight of menu,and "g" indicator will light.
  4. Press "START/ +30 SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.

Note: When you choose A9 cake, please do not put the cake into the oven at the begining. The oven needs to be preheated to 160 degree first. After several minutes, the buzzer sounds twice to remind you to put the cake into the oven. After putting the cake in the oven, please press start again. The timer will count down, and the cake will be cooked perfectly.

Defrost by W.T.

  1. Press "W.T./TIME DEFROST" pad once, the oven will display "d-1".
  2. Turn "" to select the weight of food. At the same time, "g" will light. The weight should be within 100-2000g.
  3. Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start defrosting.

Defrost by Time

  1. Press "W.T./TIME DEFROST" key twice, the oven will display "d-2".
  2. Turn "" " to select the cooking time. The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.
  3. Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start defrosting.

Inquiring Function

  1. During cooking state, press "CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER" to check the current time. It will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
  2. In cooking state, press "MICROWAVE", "GRILL/ COMBI." or "CONVECTION", the current power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.

Child Lock

Lock: In waiting state, press "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting entering into the children-lock state and "" indicator will light. The screen will display current time or 0:00.

Unlock: In locked state, press "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that the lock is released, and "" indicator will disappear.

Specification

  1. The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the beginning.
  2. "START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM" must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking.
  3. Once the cooking programmer has been set , "START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM" is not pressed in 5 minutes. The current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.
  4. The buzzer sounds once by efficient press, inefficient press will be no response.
  5. The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is finished.

Specifications

Model

KAMWO28CSSB

Rated Voltage

230-240 V- 50Hz

Rated Input Power (Microwave)

1450W

Rated Output Power (Microwave)

900W

Rated Input (Grill)

1100W

Rated Input (Convection)

2300W

Oven Capacity

28L

Turntable Diameter

315mm

External Dimensions (LxWxH)

520 x 500 x 326 mm

Net Weight

Approx 18.5 kg

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Normal

Microwave oven interfering with TV reception.

Radio and TV reception can be affected by microwave operations. It is similar to the interence small electrical appliances such as hair driers and vacuum cleaners can cause and is normal.

Dim oven light

In low power microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim. This is normal.

Steam accumulating on door, hot air coming out of vents.

In cooking, steam may come out of the food. Most will come out of the exhaust vents, but some may accumulate on cool places like the oven door and is completely normal.

Oven started accidentally with no food in it.

Running a microwave with no food inside it is extremely dangerous. We suggest you either employ the child lock function, or leave a glass of water inside the microwave when it is not in use.

Trouble

Possible Cause

Solution

Oven cannot be started

Power cord not plugged in

Unplug, then plug in again after 10 seconds.

Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped

Replace fuse or check the circuit breakers.

Problem with the outlet

Test the outlet with another appliance.

Oven does not heat

Door not closed properly

Close the door firmly.

Glass turntable is making a noise while turning

Dirty rollers or dirty floor of oven

Clean rollers and floor of oven to remove residual food.

If you have any issues, questions or problems with your oven, please contact the Kogan customer support team.

 Do not dispose of the microwave oven with your regular household waste. Please arrange for it to be collected, or take it to your local waste disposal and recycling plant to ensure that the components do not contaminate the environment.

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