Instructions for use AMW 470 AMW 481 AMW 480 AMW 485 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 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.
TIMER 2 1 3 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. Press the +/- buttons to set the desired length of the timer. 2. Press the power button repeatedly to set the power to 0 W. 3. Press the Start button. An acoustic signal will be heard when the timer has finished to count down.
JET DEFROST 1 2 3 1. Press the Jet Defrost button. 2. Press the + / - buttons to set the weight of the food. 3. Press the Start button. 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. Midway through the defrosting process the oven stops and prompts you to “TURN” food.
GRILL Use this function to quickly give a pleasant brown surface to the food. 1 2 3 1. Press the Grill button. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the time. 3. Press the Start button. Do not leave the oven door open for long periods when the Grill is in operation, as this will cause a drop in temperature. Note: Pressing the Grill button during cooking switches the Grill element on and off. The timer will continue to count down when the Grill element is turned off.
CRISP 1 2 Use this function to reheat and cook pizzas and other dough based foods. It is also good for frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers etc. 3 1. Press the Crisp button. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the time. 3. Press the Start button. The oven automatically works with Microwaves and Grill in order to heat the Crisp-plate. This way the Crisp-plate will rapidly reach its working temperature and begin to brown and crisp the food.
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. 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.
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 by opening the door.
