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INSTALLATION PRIOR TO CONNECTING ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check that the oven door closes firmly against the door support. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth. 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.
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. ONLY ALLOW CHILDREN to use the appliance without adult supervision after adequate instructions have been given, so that the child is able to use the appliance in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
PRECAUTIONS GENERAL LIQUIDS E.G. BEVERAGES OR WATER. Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 2. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and let the teaspoon remain in the container. 3.
ACCESSORIES GENERAL TURNTABLE SUPPORT USE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT under the Glass turntable. Never put any other utensils on the turntable support. Fit the turntable support in the oven. 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. GLASS TURNTABLE USE THE GLASS TURNTABLE with all cooking methods.
START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK 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“. THIS AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED ONE MINUTE AFTER the oven has returned to “stand by mode“. (The oven is in “stand by” when the 24-hour clock is displayed or if the clock has not been set, when the display is blank).
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. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO CONTINUE COOKING: REMOVE THE FOOD, close the door and press the STOP button. TO CONTINUE COOKING: CLOSE THE DOOR and press the Start button ONCE. The cooking is resumed from where it was paused. PRESSING THE START BUTTON TWICE will increase the time by 30 seconds.
COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES USE THIS FUNCTION for normal cooking and reheating, such as vegetables, fish, potatoes and meat. q w e - + w q Micro Grill Jet Defrost Crisp PRESS THE MICRO BUTTON to set the power. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON. ONCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED: The time can easily be increased in 30-second steps by pressing the Start button. Each press increases the time with 30 seconds.
JET START THIS FUNCTION IS USED for quick reheating of food with a high water content such as clear soups, coffee or tea. q - Micro Jet Defrost + Grill PRESS THE START BUTTON. THIS FUNCTION AUTOMATICALLY STARTS with maximum microwave power level and the cooking time set to 30 seconds. Each additional press increases the time with 30 seconds. You may also alter the time by turning the adjust knob to increase or decrease the time after the function has started.
JET DEFROST USE THIS FUNCTION for defrosting Meat, Poultry, Fish, Vegetables and Bread. JET Defrost should only be used if the net weight is between 100 g- 2.5 kg. ALWAYS PLACE THE FOOD on the glass turntable. - + w Micro Jet Defrost Grill Crisp Jet Menu Crisp q e 10 q w e PRESS THE JET DEFROST BUTTON repeatedly to select food class. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the weight of the food. PRESS THE START BUTTON. MIDWAY THROUGH THE DEFROSTING PROCESS the oven stops and prompts you to TURN FOOD.
JET DEFROST THIS FUNCTION NEEDS TO KNOW the net weight of the food. FROZEN FOODS: IF THE FOOD IS WARMER than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose lower weight of the food. IF THE FOOD IS COLDER than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose higher weight of the food. FROZEN FOODS: IF THE WEIGHT IS LESSER OR GREATER THAN RECOMMENDED WEIGHT: Follow the procedure for “Cook & Reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when defrosting. FOOD CLASS q w e r t AMOUNT HINTS MEAT 100G - 2KG POULTRY 100G - 2.
GRILL USE THIS FUNCTION TO quickly give a pleasant brown surface to the food. q w e - + q Micro Jet Defrost Grill w PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON. 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 Jet Menu Crisp ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are heat resistant and ovenproof before grilling with them.
GRILL COMBI USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook such food as Gratin’s, Lasagne, Poultry and Baked potatoes. - + q w Micro Jet Defrost Grill e Crisp Jet Menu Crisp q w e r PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON. PRESS THE MICRO BUTTON to set the power. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time.. PRESS THE START BUTTON. DURING OPERATION you can switch the Grill element on/off by pressing the Grill button. The Max. possible microwave power level when using the Grill is limited to a factory-preset level.
CRISP USE THIS FUNCTION TO reheat and cook pizzas and other dough based food. It is also good for frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers etc. - q w e + w Micro Jet Defrost Grill Crisp q Jet Menu Crisp PRESS THE CRISP BUTTON. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE OR SWITCH the Power level or Grill on/off, when using the Crisp function. THE OVEN AUTOMATICALLY use Microwaves and Grill in order to heat the Crisp-plate.
JET MENU CRISP USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook various types of frozen food. THE OVEN WILL automatically select cooking method, time and power needed. - + w Micro Jet Defrost Grill q PRESS THE JET MENU CRISP BUTTON repeatedly to set the food class (see table). w e TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the weight of the food. PRESS THE START BUTTON. SOME FOOD CLASSES REQUIRE the food to be added, turned or stirred during cooking (varies between models).
JET MENU CRISP FOOD CLASS RECOMMENDED AMOUNT ACCESSORIES TO USE DURING COOKING q RICE 300G - 650G INSERT THE EMPTY CRISP PLATE. ADD FOOD WHEN “ADD FOOD” IS DISPLAYED STIR FOOD w PASTA 250G - 550G INSERT THE EMPTY CRISP PLATE.
JET BEVERAGE THE JET BEVERAGE FUNCTION PROVIDES you with an easy way to quickly reheat 1-4 cups of beverage. - + q PRESS THE JET BEVERAGE BUTTON repeatedly to select the amount of cups to be reheated. w PRESS THE START BUTTON. 1 CUP IS EQUAL TO 150 ml of beverage. FOR AVOIDING over-boiling, place a teaspoon in the cup.
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, ABRASIVE CLEANSERS , steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. which can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE IF THE MAINS CORD NEEDS REPLACING it should be replaced by the original mains cord, which is available via our service organization. The mains cord may only be replaced by a trained service technician. 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.
Test 12.3.1 Amount Approx. time Power level Container PYREX 3.227 1000 G 14 MIN 650 W 12.3.2 475 G 5 ½ MIN 800 W PYREX 3.827 12.3.3 900 G 16 MIN 650 W PYREX 3.838 12.3.4 1100 G 20-22 MIN GRILL + 650 W PYREX 3.827 13.3 500 G 3 MIN 6 SEC JET DEFROST 4 6 1 9 6 5 2 7 2 9 4 2 20 GB GB Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, USA IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 60705.
