Whirlpool AMW 423 Operating and maintenance manual

INSTALLATION, QUICK START
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AMW 423

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YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF
OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT
This manual and the appliance
itself provide important safety
warnings, to be read and
observed at all times.
This is the danger symbol,
pertaining to safety, which alerts
users to potential risks to
themselves and others.
All safety warnings are
preceded by the danger
symbol and the following
terms:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will cause serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could cause serious injury.
All safety warnings give specic
details of the potential risk present
and indicate how to reduce risk of
injury, damage and electric shock
resulting from improper use of the
appliance. Carefully observe the
following instructions:
- Keep these instructions close
at hand for future reference.
- Use protective gloves to
perform all unpacking and
installation operations.
- The appliance must be
handled and installed by two
or more persons.
- The appliance must be
disconnected from the power
supply before carrying out any
installation work.
- Installation and maintenance
must be carried out by a
qualied technician, in
compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
local safety regulations. Do not
repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specically
stated in the user manual.
- Power cable replacement
must be carried out by a
qualied electrician. Contact
an authorised service centre.
This insTrucTion
shall also be available on website:
http://docs.whirlpool.eu
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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- Regulations require that the
appliance is earthed.
- The power cable must be long
enough for connecting the
Appliance, once tted in its
housing, to the main power
supply.
- For installation to comply with
current safety regulations, an
omnipolar switch with
minimum contact gap of
3 mm must be used.
- Do not use extension leads,
multiple socket adapters.
- Do not connect the appliance to
a socket which can be operated
by remote control or timer.
- Do not pull the power supply
cable.
- The electrical components
must not be accessible to the
user after installation.
- Do not touch the appliance
with any wet part of the body
and do not operate it when
barefoot.
- This appliance is designed
solely for use as a domestic
appliance for cooking food.
No other type of use is
permitted (e.g.: heating rooms
or outdoor use).
The Manufacturer declines
any liability for injury to
persons or animals or damage
to property if these advices
and precautions are not
respected.
- This appliance is intended to
be used built-in. Do not use it
freestanding or in a cabinet
with door.
- The appliance and its
accessible parts become hot
during use. Care should be
taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
- Very young (0-3 years) and
young children (3-8 years)
shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
- Children from 8 years and
above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
can use this appliance only if
they are supervised or have
been given instructions on
safe appliance use and if they
understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
- During and after use, do not
touch the heating elements or
interior surfaces of the
appliance: risk of burns.
Do not allow the appliance to
come into contact with cloths
or other ammable materials
until all the components have
cooled down completely.

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- At the end of cooking, exercise
caution when opening the
appliance door, letting the hot
air or steam exit gradually
before accessing the
appliance. Do not obstruct the
vent apertures.
- Use oven gloves to remove
pans and accessories, taking
care not to touch the heating
elements.
- Do not place ammable
materials in or near the
appliance: a re may break out
if the appliance is
inadvertently switched on.
- Do not use the microwave
oven for heating anything in
airtight sealed containers.
The pressure increases and
may cause damage when
opening or may explode.
- Do not use the microwave
oven for drying textiles, paper,
spices, herbs, wood, owers,
fruit or other combustible
materials. Fire could result.
- Do not leave the appliance
unattended, especially when
using paper, plastic or other
combustible materials in the
cooking process. Paper can
char or burn and some plastics
can melt if used when heating
foods.
- Use containers suitable for use
in a microwave oven only.
- Overheating the liquid beyond
boiling point can occur
without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid.
- Do not use microwave oven
for deep-frying, because the
oil temperature cannot be
controlled.
- After heating baby food or
liquids in a baby bottle or in a
baby food jar, always stir and
check the temperature before
serving. Ensure the lid and the
teat is removed before
heating.
- If alcoholic beverages are
used when cooking foods
(e.g. rum, cognac, wine),
remember that alcohol
evaporates at high
temperatures. As a result,
there is a risk that vapors
released by the alcohol may
catch re upon coming into
contact with the electrical
heating element.
- Overheated oils and fats catch
re easily. Always remain
vigilant when cooking foods
rich in fat, oil or alcohol
(e.g. rum, cognac, wine).
- Do not use 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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- If material inside/outside the
appliance should ignite or
smoke is observed, keep
appliance door closed and
turn the appliance o.
Disconnect the power cord or
shut o power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
- Do not over-cook food. Fire
could result.
- Cleaning is the only
maintenance normally
required. Failure to maintain
the appliance 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.
- Never use steam cleaning
equipment.
- Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the
appliance door glass since
they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering
of the glass.
- Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of
appliance is specically
designed to heat or cook food.
It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
- Do not remove any cover.
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 an authorized
service technician.
- Service only to be carried out
by an authorized service
technician. It is hazardous for
anyone other than an
authorized person to carry out
any service or repair
operation, which involves the
removal of any cover, which
gives protection against
exposure to microwave
energy.

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
Disposal of packaging maTerials
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and
is marked with the recycle symbol ( ).
The various parts of the packing must therefore
be disposed of responsibly and in full
compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
energy saving Tips
- Only pre-heat the microwave oven if
specied in the cooking table or recipe.
- Use dark lacquered or enameled baking
moulds as they absorb heat far better.
- Switch the appliance o 10/15 minutes
before the set cooking time. Food requiring
prolonged cooking will continue to cook
even once the appliance is switched o.
scrapping The proDucT
- This appliance is marked in conformity with
European Directive 2012/19/EU, 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
accompanying documentation indicates
that it should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to an appropriate
collection centre for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
SCRAPPING OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
- This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials. Scrap the appliance in
accordance with local regulations on waste disposal. Before scrapping, cut o the power cords
so that the appliances cannot be connected to the mains.
- For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical
appliances, contact a competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or
the store where the appliance is purchased.

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PRIOR TO CONNECTING
MOUNTING THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
After unpAcking the AppliAnce
, make sure that it has
not been damaged during transport and that the
appliance door closes properly.
inthe event of problems
, contact the dealer or the
nearest After-sales Service.
follow The supplieD separaTe mounTing insTrucTions
when installing the appliance.
check ThaT The volTage
on the rating plate
corresponds to the voltage in the home.
DonoT remove
the microwave inlet protection
plates located on the side of the microwave
oven cavity wall.They prevent grease & food
particles from entering the microwave inlet
channels.
ensure The microwave
oven cavity is empty before
mounting.
ensure ThaT The appliance is noT DamageD.
Check
that the microwave oven door closes rmly
against the door support and that the internal
door seal is not damaged. Empty the microwave
oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp
cloth.
DonoT operaTe
this appliance if it has a damaged
mains cord, if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse
the mains cord in water. Keep the cord away
from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, re or other
hazards may result.
ifThe power supply
corD
is too short, have a
qualied electrician or serviceman installer an
outlet near the appliance.
The power supply corD
must be long enough for
connecting the appliance, once tting in its
housing, to the main power supply.
for insTallaTion
to comply with current safety
regulations, an omnipolar switch with
minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be utilized.
AFTER CONNECTING
The appliance
can be operated only if the
microwave oven door is rmly 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.
toprevent Any dAmAge
, only remove the appliance
from its polystyrene foam base at the time of
installation.
children should not perform instAllAtion operAtions
.
Keep children away during installation of the
appliance. Keep the packaging materials (plastic
bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
during and after the installation of the appliance.
The manufacTurers
are not liable for any
problems caused by the user’s failure to observe
these instructions.
afTer insTallaTion,
the bottom of the appliance
must no longer be accessible. For correct
appliance operation, do not obstruct the
minimum gap between the worktop and the
upper edge of the oven.

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COOKING FOOD
CLING FILM AND BAGS
RECOMMENDED USE AND TIPS
remove wire TwisT-Ties
from paper or plastic bags
before placing the bag in the microwave oven
cavity.
cling film shoulD be scoreD
or pricked with a fork
to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting
because steam builds up during cooking.
since microwaves
penetrate the food to a limited
depth, if there are a number of pieces to cook at
once, arrange the pieces in a circle to create
more outside pieces.
small pieces
cook more quickly than large pieces.
cuT fooD
into pieces of equal size for uniform
cooking.
moisTure evaporaTes
during microwave cooking.
a microwave-proof cover
on the container helps
reduce moisture loss.
mosT fooDs will conTinue
to cook after microwave
has nished cooking it. Therefore, always allow
for standing time to complete the cooking.
sTirring is usually necessary
during microwave
cooking. When stirring, bring the cooked
portions on the outside edges towards the
centre and the less-cooked centre portions
towards the outside.
place Thin slices of meaT
on top of each other or
interlace them.Thicker slices such as meat loaf
and sausages have to be placed close to each
other.
LIQUIDS
liquiDs may overheaT
beyond boiling point
without visibly bubbling.This could cause hot
liquids to suddenly boil over.
ToprevenT This possibiliTy:
qAvoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
wStir the liquid before placing the container
in the microwave oven cavity and leave
the teaspoon in the container.
eAfter heating, stir again before carefully
removing the container from the
microwave oven.
BABY FOOD
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 avoid the risk of scalding or
burns.
ensure
that the lid and the teat are removed
before heating.
FROZEN FOOD
for besT resulTs,
we recommend defrosting
directly on the glass turntable. If needed, it is
possible to use a light-plastic container that is
suitable for microwave.
boileD fooD,
stews and meat sauces defrost
better if stirred during the defrosting time.
separaTe pieces
as they begin to defrost.
Individual slices defrost more easily.
HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLE
The Table inDicaTes
The besT funcTions
to use for any
given food. Cooking times, where indicated,
start from the moment when food is placed in
the microwave oven cavity, excluding pre-
heating (where required).
cooking seTTings anD Times
are purely for
guidance and will depend on the amount of
food and type of accessory used. Always cook
food for the minimum cooking time given and
check that is it cooked through.
ToobTain The besT resulTs,
carefully follow the
advice given in the cooking table regarding the
choice of accessories (if supplied) to be used (if
present).

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START PROTECTION / KEY LOCK
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 micro-
wave oven, ensure that they do not come in
contact with the interior of the oven.
This is especially important with accesso-
ries made of metal or metal parts.
ifaccessories conTaining meTal
comes in contact
with the oven interior, while the oven is in op-
eration, sparking can occur and the oven could
be damaged.
always ensure
that the turntable is able to turn
freely before starting the oven.
TURNTABLE SUPPORT
use The TurnTable supporT
under the
Glass turntable. Never put any oth-
er utensils on the turntable sup-
port.
ɳFit the turntable support in the oven.
GLASS TURNTABLE
use The glass TurnTable
with all cooking meth-
ods. It collects the dripping juic-
es and food particles that other-
wise would stain and soil the in-
terior of the oven.
ɳPlace the Glass turntable on the turntable
support.
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).
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”.

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COOLING DOWN
Topause 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.
ToconTinue cooking:
close The Door
and press the Start
button ONCE. The cooking is re-
sumed from where it was paused.
pressing The sTarT buTTon
TWICE will increase
the time by 30 seconds.
ifyou Don’TwanT To conTinue cooking:
remove The fooD,
close the door and
press the STOP button.
a beep will signal
once or twice
a minute for 10 minutes when
the cooking is finished. Press the
STOP button or open the door to
cancel the signal.
noTe:
The oven will only hold the settings for
60 seconds if the door is opened and then
closed after the cooking is finished.
PAUSE OR STOP COOKING
when afuncTion is finisheD,
the oven may carry
out a cooling procedure. This is normal.
After this procedure the oven switches off au-
tomatically.
The cooling proceDure
can be interrupted with-
out any harm to the oven by opening the door.
press The buTTon To open The Door.
DOOR OPENING

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CLOCK
KITCHEN TIMER
noTe:
keep The Door open while seTTing The clock.
This gives you 10 minutes
to complete the setting of the Clock. Otherwise, each step must be
accomplished within 60 seconds.
q
w
q e
t
w
r
e
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.
q
press The +/- buTTons
to set the time to measure.
w
press The power buTTon
repeatedly to set the power to 0 W.
e
press The sTarT buTTon.
anacousTic signal
will be heard when the timer has finished to
count down.
when The appliance is firsT pluggeD
in
or after a power failure, the dis-
play is blank. If the clock is not
set, the display will remain blank
until the cooking time is set.
q
press The sTop buTTon
(3 seconds) until the left-hand digit
(hour’s) flicker.
w
press The +/- buTTons
to set the hours.
e
press The sTarT buTTon.
(The two right hand digits (minutes)
flicker).
r
press The +/- buTTons
to set the minutes.
t
press The sTarT buTTon again.
The clock is seT
and in operation.

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COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES
MICROWAVES ONLY
Power SuggeSted uSe:
750 w
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 fish, meat, vegetables etc.
500 w
more careful cooking
e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cook-
ing casseroles.
350 w
simmering sTews,
melting butter.
160 w
DefrosTing.
Softening butter, cheeses and ice cream.
0 w
seTTing
the standing time (when using the timer only).
q
w
e
use This funcTion
for normal cook-
ing and reheating, such as vege-
tables, fish, potatoes and meat.
q
press The +/- buTTons
to set the time.
w
press The power buTTon
repeatedly to set the power.
e
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.
You may also alter the time by pressing the +/- buttons to increase
or decrease the time.
pressing The power buTTon
may also change the power level. The
first press will show you the current power level. Press the power
button repeatedly to change power level.
POWER LEVEL

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MANUAL DEFROST
JET START
follow The proceDure
for “cook & reheat with mi-
crowaves” and choose power level 160 W when
defrosting manually.
check anD inspecT The fooD regularly.
Experi-
ence will give you the times needed for vari-
ous amounts.
q
This funcTion is useD
for quick re-
heating of food with a high water
content such as clear soups, cof-
fee or tea.
q
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
pressing the +/- buttons to increase or decrease the time after the
function has started.
Turn large joinTs
halfway through the defrost-
ing 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.
frozen fooD in plasTic bags,
plastic films or card-
board packages can be placed directly in the
oven as long as the package has no met-
al parts (e.g. metal twist ties).
The shape of The package
alters the de-
frosting 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 aluminum foil if they
start to become warm (e.g.
chicken legs and wing tips).

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JET DEFROST
FOOD HINTS
meaT
(100g - 2.0Kg) Minced meat, cutlets, steaks or roasts.
Turn fooD
when oven prompts.
poulTry
(100g - 2.0Kg) Chicken whole, pieces or fillets.
Turn fooD
when oven prompts.
fish
(100g - 2.0Kg) Whole, steaks or fillets.
Turn fooD
when oven prompts.
for fooD noT lisTeD in This Table
and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended weight,
you should follow the procedure for “Cook and reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when
defrosting.
qe w
use This funcTion
only if the net
weight is between 100 g- 2 Kg.
always place The fooD
on the glass
turntable.
q
press The jeT DefrosT buTTon.
w
press The + / - buTTons
to set the weight of the food.
e
press The sTarT buTTon.
miDway Through The DefrosTing process
the oven stops and prompts
you to TURN FOOD.
ɳOpen the door.
ɳTurn the food.
ɳClose the door and restart by pressing the Start button.
noTe:
The oven continues automatically after 2 min. if the food
hasn’t been turned. The defrosting time will be longer in this case.
WEIGHT:
This funcTion neeDs To know
the net
weight of the food. The oven will
then automatically calculate the
needed time to finish the procedure.
ifThe weighT is lesser or greaTer Than recommenD
-
eD weighT:
Follow the procedure for “Cook & Re-
heat with microwaves”and choose 160 W when
defrosting.
FROZEN FOODS:
ifThe fooD is warmer
than deep-freeze
temperature (-18°C), choose lower
weight of the food.
ifThe fooD is colDer
than deep-freeze
temperature (-18°C), choose higher
weight of the food.

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cleaning is The only mainTenance
normally required.
failure To mainTain The oven
in a
clean condition could lead to de-
terioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly result
in a hazardous situation.
donot use metAl scouring pAds,
AbrAsive cleAnsers,
steel-
wool pads, gritty wash-
cloths, etc. which can
damage the control pan-
el, and the interior and exterior oven sur-
faces. Use a sponge with a mild detergent
or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner.
Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.
donot sprAy
directly on the oven.
aTregular inTervals,
especially if spill
overs have occurred, remove the
turntable, the turntable support
and wipe the base of the oven
clean.
This oven is DesigneD
to operate with the turnta-
ble in place.
DonoT
operate the microwave oven
when the turntable has been removed
for cleaning.
use amilD DeTergenT,
water and a soft cloth to
clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the
door and the door opening.
DonoT 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.
DonoT use sTeam cleaning ap
-
pliances
when cleaning your
microwave oven.
aDDing some lemon juice
to a cup of water, plac-
ing this on the turntable and boiling for a few
minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.
DISHWASHER SAFE:
TurnTable supporT.
glass TurnTable.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

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ifThe oven Does noT work,
do not make a service
call until you have made the following checks:
ɳThe Turntable and turntable support is in
place.
ɳThe Plug is properly inserted in the wall
socket.
ɳThe Door is properly closed.
ɳCheck your Fuses and ensure that there is
power available.
ɳCheck that the oven has ample ventilation.
ɳWait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the
oven once more.
ɳOpen 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 Ser-
vice label). Consult your warranty booklet for
further advice.
ifThe mains corD neeDs replacing
it should
be replaced by the original
mains cord, which is availa-
ble via our service organi-
zation. The mains cord may
only be replaced by a trained
service technician.
service only to be cArried out
by AtrAined service techniciAn.
It is hazardous for anyone oth-
er than a trained person to carry
out any service or repair oper-
ation, which involves the re-
moval of any cover, which gives
protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
donot remove Any cover.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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TesT amounT approx. Time power level conTainer
12.3.1
750 g10 min
750 w
Pyrex 3.220
12.3.2
475 g5 ½ min
750 w
Pyrex 3.827
12.3.3
900 g15 min
750 w
Pyrex 3.838
13.3
500 g2 min 40 Sec Jet defroSt
supply volTage 230 V/50 Hz
raTeD power inpuT
1300 w
fuse
10 A (uK 13 A)
mw ouTpuT power
750 w
H xw xd
ouTer Dimensions (hxwxD) 382 x595 x320
inner Dimensions (hxwxD) 187 x370 x290
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DATA FOR TEST HEATING PERFORMANCE
inaccorDance wiTh iec 60705.
The inTernaTional elecTroTechnical commission
has developed a standard for comparative testing of
heating performance of different microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:
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