Instructions for use AMW 450 AMW 460 AMW 461 www.whirlpool.
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 WARNING! WARNING! Do not use your microwave oven for heating anything in airtight sealed containers. The pressure increases and may cause damage when opening or may explode. The door seals and the door seal areas must be regularly inspected for damage. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a trained service technician.
ACCESSORIES GENERAL There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use. 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. If accessories containing metal comes in contact with the oven interior, while the oven is in operation, sparking can occur and the oven could be damaged.
CLOCK Jet Defrost Stop Power 13 5 JetStart Keep the door open while setting the Clock. This gives you 5 minutes to complete the setting of the Clock. Otherwise, each step must be accomplished within 30 seconds. 2 4 1. Press the Clock button (3 seconds) until the left-hand digit (hour’s) flicker. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the hours. 3. Press the Clock button again. (The two right hand digits (minutes) flicker). 4. Press the +/- buttons to set the minutes. 5. Press the Clock button again.
JET DEFROST Use this function for defrosting Meat, Fish & Poultry ONLY. For other foods such as Bread & Fruit you should follow the procedure for ”How to cook and reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when defrosting. Jet Defrost should only be used if the net weight is between 100 - 2000g. 1 Jet Defrost Power JetStart Stop 2 3 1. Press the Jet Defrost button. 2. Press the + / - buttons to set the weight of the food. 3. Press the Start button.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 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. Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of the oven cavity. They will scratch the surface. At regular intervals, especially if spillovers have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean.
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.
CHOOSING POWER LEVEL Level 750 W 500 W 350 W 160 W 0W To be used for: Reheating of beverages, water, clear soups, coffee, tea or other food with a high water content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a lower power. Cooking of vegetables, fish, meat etc. More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cooking casseroles. Simmering stews. Defrosting. Softening butter, cheeses and ice cream. When using the Timer only.
SPECIAL NOTE When a function is finished, the oven carries out a cooling procedure. This is normal. After this procedure the oven switches off automatically. The cooling procedure can be interrupted without any harm to the oven. TECHNICAL DATA Model AMW 450 Supply voltage AMW 460 AMW 461 230 V/50 Hz Rated Power Input 1300 W Fuse 10 A (UK 13 A) MW output power 750 W HxWxD Outer dimensions: 382 x 495 x 320 Oven compartment: 382 x 595 x 320 187 x 370 x 290 In accordance with IEC 705.
