Whirlpool AMT 230 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

AMT 230

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INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO 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.

Check that the oven door closes firmly against the door support and that the internal door seal is not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

Follow the supplied separate mounting instructions when installing the appliance.

AFTER CONNECTING

The oven can be operated only if the oven door is firmly closed.

The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons, animals or damage to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user’s failure to observe these instructions.

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	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS						G
	READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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	Do not heat, or use flammable materials					WARNING!
	in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire	Only allow children to use the oven with adult
	hazard or explosion.	supervision after adequate instructions have
	Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in	been given so that the child is able to use the
		oven in a safe way and understands the hazards
	this appliance. This type of oven is specifically
		of improper use.
	designed to heat or cook food. It is not
		The appliance is not intended for use by young
	designed for industrial or laboratory use.
		children or infirm persons without supervision.
	Do not use your microwave oven for drying	Young children should be supervised to ensure
	textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers,	that they do not play with the appliance.
	fruit or other combustible materials. Fire could	If your oven has a combination mode, children
	result.	should only use the oven under adult supervision
	If material inside / outside the oven should	due to the temperatures generated.
	ignite, keep oven door closed and turn the					WARNING!
	oven o . Disconnect the power cord or shut o
	power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.	Do not use your microwave oven
	Do not over-cook food. Fire could result.	for heating anything in airtight
		sealed containers. The pressure
	Do not leave the oven unattended, especially	increases and may cause
		damage when opening or may explode.
	when using paper, plastic or other combustible
	materials in the cooking process. Paper can
	char or burn and some plastics can melt if used					WARNING!
	when heating foods.	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.

EGGS

Do not use your microwave oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or without shell since they may explode even after

microwave heating has ended.

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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.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

DEEP-FRYING

Do not use your microwave oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be

controlled.

Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns, when touching containers, oven parts, and pan after cooking.

LIQUIDS

E.g. beverages or water in your microwave oven, 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.After heating, allow standing for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container from the oven.

CAREFUL

Always refer to a microwave cookbook for details. Especially, if cooking or reheating food that contains alcohol.

After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle or in a

baby food jar, always stir and check the temperature

before serving. This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided.

Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed before heating!

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ACCESSORIES	G

GENERAL	TURNTABLE SUPPORT	B
There are a number of accessories available	Use the turntable support under
on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are	the Glass turntable. Never put any
suitable for microwave use.	other utensils on the turntable
Ensure that the utensils you use are oven	support.
	* Fit the turntable support in the oven.
proof and allow microwaves to pass through
them before cooking.	GLASS TURNTABLE

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.

Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven.

Use the Glass turntable with all cooking methods. It collects the dripping juices and food particles that

otherwise would stain and soil the interior of the oven.

*Place the Glass turntable on the turntable support.

TO PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

To pause cooking:

The cooking can be paused to check, turn or stir the food by opening the door. The timer will stop.

To continue cooking:

Close the door. The cooking is automatically resumed from where it was paused.

If you don’t want to continue cooking:

Remove the food, Turn the timer knob to zero before you close the door.

HOW TO USE MICROWAVES

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1.Turn the power knob to the desired power level (see table below).

2.Turn the timer knob to the desired cooking time.

The auto start feature ensures that the oven starts as soon as the timer is turned.

All settings can be changed during cooking if you so desire

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G			CHOOSING POWER LEVEL

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Power

Suggested use:

Reheating of beverages, water, clear soups, co ee, tea or other food 750 W with a high water content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a

lower power. Cooking of vegetables, fish, meat etc.

550 W

More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cooking casseroles.

400 W

Simmering stews, melting butter.

Defrosting. Softening butter, cheeses and ice cream.

Keep Warm. When using the Timer only.

HOW TO DEFROST

Choose Power Level Defrost when defrosting.

GENERAL HINTS:

Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic films or cardboard packages can be placed directly in the oven as long as the package has no metal parts (e.g. metal twist ties).

The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Individual slices defrost more easily.

Shield areas of food with small pieces of aluminium foil if they start to become warm (e.g. chicken legs and wing tips).

Check and inspect the food regularly. Experience will give you the times needed for various amounts.

Turn large joints halfway through the defrosting process.

Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost better if stirred during defrosting time.

When defrosting it is better to under-thaw the food slightly and allow the process to finish during standing time.

Standing time after defrosting always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food.

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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 a ect 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.

This oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place.

Do not operate the microwave oven when the turntable has been removed for cleaning.

Use a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening.

Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door.

For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the marks.

Do not use steam cleaning appliances when cleaning your microwave oven.

Adding some lemon juice to a cup of water, placing this on the turntable and boiling for a few minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.

Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a sponge with a mild detergent or a paper

towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.

Do not spray directly on the oven.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

Turntable support.

Glass turntable.

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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.

This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you will be charged.

When calling for Service, please give the serial number and type number of the oven (see Service label). Consult your warranty booklet for further advice.

Important:

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.

WARNING!

Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. It is

hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service

or repair operation, which involves the removal of any cover, which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Do not remove any cover.

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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). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product,

indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city o ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Before scrapping, cut o the mains cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains.

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TECHNICAL DATA

In accordance with IEC 60705.

The International Electrotechnical Commission has developed a standard for comparative testing of heating performance of di erent microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:

Test	Amount	Approx. time			Power level				Container
12.3.1	750 g	9 ½ min			750 W			Pyrex 3.220
12.3.2	475 g	5 min			750 W			Pyrex 3.827
12.3.3	900 g	15 min			750 W			Pyrex 3.838
13.3	500 g	10 min			Defrost
			Model				AMT 230
			Supply voltage				230 V/50 Hz
			Rated Power Input				1300 W
			Fuse				10 A
			MW output power				750 W
							H x W x D
			Outer dimensions:			382 x 595 x 320
			Oven compartment:			187 x 370 x 290

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