Instructions for use AMW 540 1
INSTALLATION PRIOR TO CONNECTING AFTER CONNECTING Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home. Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of the oven cavity wall. They prevent grease & food particles from entering the microwave inlet channels. Ensure the oven cavity is empty before mounting. Ensure that the appliance is not damaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit or other combustible materials. Fire could result.
PRECAUTIONS GENERAL This appliance is designed for domestic use only! The appliance should not be operated without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance. If you practice operating the oven, put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the oven will not be damaged. Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes. Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of the oven cavity wall.
ACCESSORIES GENERAL There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use. Ensure that the utensils you use are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking. When you put food and accessories in the microwave oven, ensure that they do not come in contact with the interior of the oven. This is especially important with accessories made of metal or metal parts.
START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK This automatic safety function is activated one minute after the oven has returned to “stand by mode“. The door must be opened and closed e.g. putting food into it, before the safety lock is released. Else the display will show “door“. PAUSE OR STOP COOKING To pause cooking: The cooking can be paused to check, turn or stir the food by opening the door. The setting will be maintained for 10 minutes.
KITCHEN TIMER Use this function when you need a kitchen timer to measure exact time for various purposes such as cooking eggs, pasta or letting the dough rise before baking etc. 1 2 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the zero position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the time to measure. An acoustic signal will be heard when the timer has finished to count down. The timer auto starts the countdown after 1 second.
JET START This function is used for quick reheating of food with a high water content such as; clear soups, coffee or tea. 1 2 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the microwave position. 2. Press the Start button. Do not use with this function. This function automatically starts with full microwave power level and the cooking time set to 30 seconds. Each additional press increases the time with 30 seconds.
TURBO GRILL COMBI Use this function to cook such food as Gratins, Lasagna, Poultry and Baked potatoes. 1 3 24 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Turbo Grill position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the power level. 3. Press the Select button to select cooking time. 4. Turn the +/- knob to set the cooking time. 5. Press the Start button. 5 Do not use with this function. Place food on the wire rack or on the glass turntable when cooking with this function. The Max.
CRISP Use this function to reheat and cook pizza or other dough based food. It is also good for frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers etc. 1 3 2 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the crisp position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the cooking time. 3. Press the Start button. The oven automatically works with Microwaves and Grill in order to heat the Crispplate. This way the Crisp-plate will rapidly reach its working temperature and begin to brown and crisp the food. Do not use with this function.
QUICK HEAT Use this function to preheat the empty oven. Do not place food before or during preheating in the oven. It will be burned from the intense heat. 1 2 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Quick heat position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the temperature. 3. Press the Start button. 3 Do not use with this function. During the heating process the digits flicker and PRE- HEAT is displayed at intervals until the set temperature is reached.
FORCED AIR Use this function to cook meringues, pastry, sponge cakes, soufflés, poultry and roast meats. 1 3 24 5 Do not use with this function. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Forced Air position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the temperature. 3. Press the Select button to select cooking time. 4. Turn the +/- knob to set the cooking time. 5. Press the Start button. Use the Wire rack to put food on to allow the air to circulate properly around the food.
AUTO FUNCTIONS 1 2 4 The auto functions on this oven need to know the net weight of the food. The oven will then automatically calculate the needed time to finish the defrost / cooking procedure. 35 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Auto position. 2. Press the Auto button to select the desired auto function. 3. Turn the +/- knob to choose desired food class. 4. Press the Select button (default weight is displayed). 5. Turn the +/- knob to set the weight of the food. 6. Press the Start button.
JET DEFROST Use this function for defrosting Meat, Poultry, Fish, vegetables and bread. For food not listed in the table below you should follow the procedure for “Cook and reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when defrosting. Always place the food on the glass turntable. Midway through the defrosting process the oven stops and prompts you to “TURN” food. — Open the door. — Turn the food. — Close the door and restart by pressing the Start button. Do not use with this function.
AUTO REHEAT Use this function when reheating readymade food or milk. Place food onto a microwave-safe heatproof dinner plate or dish. When you are saving a meal in the refrigerator or ”plating” a meal for reheating, arrange the thicker, denser food to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense food in the middle. Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf and sausages have to be placed close to each other.
AUTO CRISP Use this function to quickly reheat your food from frozen to serving temperature. During the heating process the oven may stop (depending on program) and prompts you to “STIR” or “TURN” food. — Open the door. — Stir or turn the food. — Close the door and restart by pressing the Start button. Note: the oven continues automatically after 1 min if the food hasn’t been stirred or turned. The heating time will be longer in this case. Auto Crisp is used only for frozen ready made food and fish fingers.
AUTO FA COMBI Use this function for foods listed in the table below. For chicken and lasagna; ensure that the dish you use, is oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through it before cooking. Else, you may obtain a poor end result. Always use the baking plate when making cookies and canned or frozen rolls. Grease the baking plate lightly or cover it with baking paper. During use of the programs for cookies and canned or frozen rolls the oven needs to preheat before you can put food in it.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. DISHWASHER SAFE: Turntable support. Glass turntable. Cover Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of the oven cavity. They will scratch the surface.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If the oven does not work, do not make a service call until you have made the following checks: The Turntable and turntable support is in place. The Plug is properly inserted in the wall socket. The Door is properly closed. Check your Fuses and ensure that there is power available. Check that the oven has ample ventilation. Wait for ten minutes and then try to operate the oven once more. Open and then close the door before you try again.
ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol. Follow local disposal regulations. Keep potentially hazardous packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene etc.) out of the reach of children. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
