Whirlpool AMW 423 Operating and maintenance manual

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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