WHIRLPOOL AMW 804/IX Daily Reference Guide

DAILY REFERENCE

GUIDE

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instructions on the back of this booklet.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

		1.	Control panel
1		2.	Identification plate
			(do not remove)
	4	3.	Door
		4.	Upper heating element/grill
		5.	Light
	5	6.	Turntable

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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

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1. SELECTION KNOB

For switching the oven on by selecting a function. Turn to the “0” position to switch the oven off.

2. STOP

For stopping the function that is currently active at any time

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3. BACK

For returning to the previous screen.

During cooking, allows settings to be changed.

4.DISPLAY

5.CONFIRM

For confirming a selected function or a set value.

6. START

For immediately starting a function.

(When the oven is switched off, press to activate cooking with the microwave function set at full power for 30 seconds).

7. ADJUSTMENT KNOB

For scrolling through the menus and applying or changing settings.

Please note: The knobs are pushactivated. Press the knobs in the middle and they pop up.

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ACCESSORIES

TURNTABLE

Placed on its support, the glass turntable can be used with all cooking methods.

The turntable must always be used as a base for other containers or accessories.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

Only use the support for the glass turntable.

Do not rest other accessories on the support.

CRISP PLATE

Only for use with the designated functions.

The Crisp plate must always be placed in the centre of the glass turntable and can be pre-heated

when empty, using the special function for this purpose only. Place the food directly on the Crisp plate.

HANDLE FOR CRISP PLATE

Useful for removing the hot Crisp plate from the oven.

The number and the type of accessories may vary depending on which model is purchased.

WIRE RACK

This allows you to place food closer to the grill, for perfectly browning

your dish.

Place the wire rack on the turntable, making sure that it does not come

into contact with other surfaces.

Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.

There are a number of accessories available on the	Always ensure that foods and accessories do not
market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for	come into contact with the inside walls of the oven.
microwave use and resistant to oven temperatures.	Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely
Metallic containers for food or drink should never be	before starting the oven. Take care not to unseat
used during microwave cooking.	the turntable whilst inserting or removing other
	accessories.

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FUNCTIONS

MICROWAVE

For quickly cooking and reheating food or drinks.

	POWER (W)	RECOMMENDED FOR
	1000	Quickly reheating drinks or other foods with a
		high water content.
	800	Cooking vegetables.
	650	Cooking meat and fish.
		Cooking meaty sauces, or sauces containing

500cheese or egg. Finishing off meat pies or pasta bakes.

350Slow, gently cooking. Perfect for melting butter or chocolate.

160Defrosting frozen foods or softening butter and cheese.

	90	Softening ice cream.
	ACTION	FOOD	POWER (W)	DURATION (min.)
	Reheat	2 cups	1000	1	- 2
	Reheat	Mashed potatoes	1000	9 - 11
		(1 kg)
	Defrost	Minced Meat (500 g)	160	15	- 16
	Cook	Sponge cake	800	6	- 7
	Cook	Egg custard	650	11	- 12
	Cook	Meat loaf	800	18	- 20

CRISP

For perfectly browning a dish, both on the top and bottom of the food. This function must only be used with the special Crisp plate.

FOOD	DURATION (min.)
Leavened cake	7 - 10
Hamburger	8 - 10*

* Turn food halfway through cooking.

Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp plate

GRILL

For browning, grilling and gratins. We recommend turning the food during cooking.

FOOD	GRILL LEVEL	DURATION (min.)
Toast	3	5 - 6
Prawns	2	18 - 22

Recommended accessories: Wire rack

GRILL+MW

For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes, combining the microwave and grill functions.

FOOD	POWER (W)	GRILL LEVEL	DURATION (min.)
Potatoes gratin	650	2	20 - 22
Jacket Potatoes	650	3	10 - 12

Recommended accessories: Wire rack

DEFROST

For quickly defrosting different types of food simply by specifying their weight. Always place the food directly on the glass turntable for best results.

FOOD	WEIGHT
MEAT	100 - 2000 g
POULTRY	100 - 2500 g
FISH	100 - 1500 g
VEGETABLE	100 - 1500 g
BREAD	100 - 1000 g

REHEAT

For reheating ready-made food that is either frozen or at room temperature. The oven automatically calculates the settings required to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time. Place food on a microwavesafe and heatproof dinner plate or dish. Take out from packaging being careful to remove any aluminium foil.

At the end of reheating process, leaving to stand for 1-2 minutes will always improve the result, especially for frozen food.

Do not open the door during this function.

FOOD	WEIGHT
DINNER PLATE	250 - 500 g

Take out from packaging being careful to remove any aluminium foil. At the end of reheating process 1-2 minutes standing time always improves the result

DINNER PLATE FROZEN

250 - 500 g

Take out from packaging being careful to remove any aluminium foil. At the end of reheating process 1-2 minutes standing time always improves the result

SOUP	200 - 800 g
Heat uncovered in separate bowls
BEVERAGE	0,1 - 0,5

Place a heat resistant plastic spoon into a mug or cup to prevent overboiling

LASAGNE FROZEN

250 - 500 g

Take out from packaging being careful to remove any aluminium foil

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