Amica AMMF20M1I User manual

AMMF20M1I
AMMF20M1GI
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Your Amica appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efcient. Before being
packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to
safety and functionality.
Before using the appliance, please read these Operating Instructions carefully
DEAR CUSTOMER,
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE
Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:
This indicates actions that must not be
performed by the user.
Risks resulting from improper operation
of the appliance. Activities that must be
performed by a qualied technician.
The appliance is designed for household
use only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to
introduce changes, which do not affect
operation of the appliance.
Important information concerning proper
operation of the appliance and your per-
sonal safety.
Tips on how to use the appliance.
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Information on how to protect the environ-
ment.
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The pictures in this operating instructions
are for illustration only. Full list of the
appliance accessories may be found in
an appropriate section of this operating
instructions.
Model AMMF20M1I AMMF20M1GI
Power supply 230V~ / 50Hz 230V~ / 50Hz
Operating frequency [MHz] 2450 2450
Noise level [dB(A) re 1pW] 63 63
Power Consumption [W] 1050 1050
Nominal output power of microwaves [W] 700 700
Nominal output power of grill [W] - 1000
Oven capacity [l] 20 20
Turntable diameter [mm] 255 255
External Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] 258,2 x 440 x 256,6 258,2 x 440 x 256,6
The oven is a built-in appliance no no
Net weight [kg] ~10,49 kg ~10,99 kg
SPECIFICATION
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATION 2
PRECAUTIONS 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4
DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT 8
INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT 9
COOKWARE 10
SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 12
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 12
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 13
OPERATION 14
TROUBLESHOOTING 16
CLEANING 16
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 17
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PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE OVER-EXPOSURE TO MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open,
because it may cause harmful exposure to microwave
energy. Do not disable the safety interlocks, or attempt
to circumvent them.
Do not place anything between the front surface of the
oven and the door or allow dirt or detergent residue to
gather on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particu-
larly important that the oven door is properly closed and
that there is no damage to:
1 door (dents, cracks)
2 hinges and locks (broken, cracked or loose)
3 door seals and sealing surfaces
Any adjustments, maintenance or repairs should only
be entrusted to the manufacturer's properly qualied
service personnel. In particular, the work associated
with removing the cover that protects the user against
microwave radiation.
Keep the appliance and its power cord away from chil-
dren under 8 years old.
Microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet*
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts be-
come hot during use. Avoid contact with hot parts. Chil-
dren under the age of 8, should be kept away from the
appliance, unless supervised by an adult person;
Do not clean the appliance with steam
Surfaces of the cabinet may become hot when the oven
is operating;
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* applies to oven models that are not built-in appliances

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REF-
ERENCE
To reduce the risk of re, injury to people or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using the appliance,
please observe the following basic safety rules:
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Read the Operating Instructions before using the appli-
ance.
Close supervision is needed to reduce the risk of re
inside the oven chamber.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as de-
scribed in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
in the appliance. Oven is specically designed for heat-
ing or cooking food. It is not intended for industrial or
laboratory use.
WARNING: When the appliance is used in a combined
mode, children can use the microwave oven only under
adult supervision due to the high temperatures gener-
ated;
WARNING: Liquids and other foodstuffs may not be
heated in sealed containers as the containers could ex-
plode;
WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged
8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or
sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced
or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are su-
pervised or have been instructed how to safely use the
appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the
use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the
appliance should not be performed by children unless
they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a com-
petent person.
Use only cookware that is suitable for use in microwave
ovens;
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, pay
special attention to the microwave oven as containers
may ignite;
* Applicable to microwave ovens with grill
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
If you see smoke or re, turn off the appliance or unplug
it from power and keep the door closed until the ames
are smothered;
Microwave heating of beverages can cause delayed
boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling
the container;
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Cleaning instructions for door seals and adjacent parts
may be found in an appropriate section of this operating
instructions.
The oven must be cleaned regularly. Remove any de-
posits of food and leftovers
Neglecting to keep the oven clean can damage the sur-
face, which may adversely affect the durability of the
appliance and cause dangerous situations
Important! If the power cord is damaged, it should be
replaced by the manufacturer or specialist repair centre
or a qualied person in order to avoid danger.
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Before using the oven, test heat the grill heater (smoke
can be given off through ventilation grid):
- switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window,
- set the oven to heat the grill heater only for about 3
minutes without heating food.
Oven must be placed on at a surface.
Turntable and rotating trolley unit should be in the oven
during cooking. Carefully put cooked food on the turnta-
ble, and handle it carefully to avoid any breakage.
Improper use of the browning plate may cause cracking
of the turntable due to the high temperature.
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Only use bags for cooking in microwave ovens, which
are correct size.
Microwave oven has several in-built circuit breakers to
prevent emission of radiation, while the door is open.
Do not tamper with these circuit breakers.
* Applicable to microwave ovens with grill
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Do not operate the oven when empty. Operating the
oven without food or dish with very low water content
may result in re, carbonization, arcing and damage to
the internal chamber shell.
Do not cook food directly on the turntable. Excessive
local heating of turntable may cause its rupture.
Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave.
Uneven heating may occur and cause physical injury.
Do not use narrow-necked containers such as bottles
for syrups.
Do not fry in deep fat in the microwave.
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Do not do home canning in a microwave oven because
not always the entire contents of pot reaches boiling
point.
Do not use microwave oven for commercial purposes.
This appliance is intended for use at home or in facili-
ties, such as*: kitchen for employees; in shops, ofces
and other working environments, use by the customers
of hotels, motels and other residential facilities, in rural
residential buildings, in the accommodation facilities*;
In order to avoid delayed boiling of hot liquids and bev-
erages and the risk of burns, stir the liquid before plac-
ing the container in the oven and again in the middle of
cooking time. Then leave the container in the oven for
a short time and stir again before removing from oven
chamber.
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Do not forget that there is a dish in the microwave oven
to avoid burning due to excessive cooking.
When the appliance is used in a combined mode, chil-
dren can use the microwave oven only under adult su-
pervision the high temperatures generated;
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Please read the provisions of warranty

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with physical, mental or sensory hand-
icaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with
the appliance, unless under supervision or in accord-
ance with the instructions as communicated to them by
persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not
play with the appliance.
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Do not overcook dishes
Do not use the oven for storage. Do not store amma-
ble objects inside the microwave oven, such as bread,
cookies, paper products, etc. If lightning hits the power
line, the oven may switch on automatically.
Remove the wire clamps and metal xtures from con-
tainers / paper or plastic bags before placing them in
the oven.
Microwave oven must be grounded. Only connect to a
wall socket with the proper protective conductor. See
"Installing the protective circuit."
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Some products, such as whole eggs (boiled or fresh),
water, oil or grease, sealed containers and closed glass
jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in
the oven.
Operating the microwave oven should be done with
adult supervision at all times. Do not allow children to
play with the appliance or have access to the controls.
Do not operate the oven when its terminal strip or plug
is damaged, it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or block the air vents on the oven.
* Applicable to microwave ovens with grill
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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During transportation, protective
packaging was used to protect the
appliance against any damage.
After unpacking, please dispose of
all elements of packaging in a way
that will not cause damage to the
environment.
All materials used for packaging the
appliance are environmentally friendly; they are
100% recyclable and are marked with the appropri-
ate symbol.
Important! During unpacking, keep the packaging
material (polyethylene bags, polystyrene pieces,
etc.) out of reach of children.
UNPACKING DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
At the end of its useful life, this product
must not be disposed of with normal
municipal waste. Instead, it should be
taken to an electronic waste collection
and recycling point. It is indicated by the
symbol on the product itself, or on the
Operating Instructions or packaging.
The materials used in making of this appliance can
be reused, as indicated. By reusing or recycling the
materials or parts, you will be playing an important
part in protecting our environment.
Information about the relevant disposal points for
worn-out electrical goods is available from your
local authorities.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
Do not use the microwave oven near water, near the
kitchen sink, in a damp room or near a swimming pool.
Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not allow the connection cord hanging over the edge
of a table or counter.
The appliance must be used with mounted decorative
frame*
The inner cavity surface is hot after use of the micro-
wave oven.
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Regularly check the oven and its power cord for dam-
age. If there is any damage, do not use the oven
DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT
* applicable to built-in appliances

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INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT
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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
a short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
shock. The appliance is equipped with earthing wire
with an appropriate plug. The plug should be in-
serted into a properly installed and grounded outlet.
If you do not completely understand earthing in-
struction or you are unsure whether the appliance
is properly grounded, please contact a qualied
DANGER
Danger of electric shock when touched, some inter-
nal components may cause serious injury or death.
Do not disassemble this appliance.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Improper use of earthing can
cause electric shock. Do not insert the plug into the
socket before the appliance is properly installed
and grounded.
electrician or service technician.
If you must use an extension cord, use only a three-
wire extension with an earthing connector.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage
or injury resulting from connecting the microwave
oven to a power source without a protective circuit
or with a malfunctioning protection circuit.
A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over
a long cord.
If you use the extension cord:
- Extension cord must be capable of withstanding
nominal current required by the appliance.
- Extension cord must be 3-wire with earthing,
- Extension cord should be so arranged as not to
be hung by the table top where it could be pulled by
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COOKWARE
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WARNING
Risk of injury. Tightly closed containers may explode. Closed containers must be opened and
plastic bags pierced before cooking.
Materials that can be used and materials to be avoided in the microwave oven.
The use of some non-metallic cookware may not be safe in the microwave oven. If in doubt, you can
check the cookware following this procedure.
Checking the cookware:
1 Fill the microwave-safe cookware with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml), and do the same with the test
cookware.
2 Operate the oven with the maximum power for 1 minute.
3 Carefully touch the test cookware. If the test cookware is hot, do not use it in the microwave oven.
4 Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials that cannot be used in a microwave oven
Type of cookware Comments
Aluminium tray May cause an electric arc. Transfer food to microwave-safe
cookware.
Cardboard box with metal handle May cause an electric arc. Transfer food to microwave-safe
cookware.
Metal or cookware with metal frame Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal frame can cause an electric arc.
Metal closure - tightened May cause an electric arc and re in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a re in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid in it when
exposed to high temperatures.
Wood Wood dries out when it is heated in the microwave oven and
can crack or break.
Materials that can be used in a microwave oven
Type of cookware Comments
Aluminium foil Only as shielding. Small and smooth pieces can be used for the
coating of thin pieces of meat or poultry, to prevent excessive
cooking. Arc discharge may occur if the foil is too close to the oven
walls. Film must be at least at a distance of 2.5 cm from the oven
walls.
Browning plate Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the brown-
ing plate must be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Improper use
may cause cracking of the turntable.
Dinner dishes Suitable for microwave ovens only. Observe the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped cookware.
Glass jars Always remove the lid. Use only for heating food to a suitable tem-
perature. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may explode.
Glassware Use only heat-resistant glassware in the microwave oven. Make
sure that there are no metal frames. Do not use cracked or
chipped cookware.