Whirlpool AMW 497 IX User manual

Instruction Manual
AMW 497 IX

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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.
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:
- Use protective gloves to
perform all unpacking and
installation operations.
- The appliance must be
disconnected from the power
supply before carrying out any
installation work.
- Installation and maintenance
must be carried out by a
compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions
and local safety regulations.
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance unless
manual.
- Power cable replacement
must be carried out by a
an authorised service centre.
- Regulations require that the
appliance is earthed.
- The power cable must be long
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enough for connecting the
housing, to the main power
supply.
- For installation to comply with
current safety regulations, an
all-pole disconnect switch
with minimum contact gap of
3 mm must be used.
- Do not use multiple plug
with a plug.
- Do not use extension leads.
- 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 all
responsibility for
inappropriate use or incorrect
setting of the controls.
- This appliance is intended to
be used built-in. Do not use it
freestanding.
- 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
until all the components have
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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.
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materials in or near the
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,
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
contact with the electrical
heating element.
- Do not use microwave oven
for cooking or reheating
whole eggs with or without
shell since they may explode
even after microwave heating
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- If material inside/outside the
appliance should ignite or
smoke is observed, keep
appliance door closed and
Disconnect the power cord 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
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
designed to heat or cook food.
It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
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.
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Service only to be carried out
-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:
a. Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
b. Stir the liquid before placing
the container in the oven
and let the teaspoon remain
in the container.
c. After heating, allow standing
for a short time, stirring again
before carefully removing the
container from the oven.
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.

-THIS APPLIANCE must be
operated with any cabinet
door open.
-MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
a. CLEANING IS THE ONLY
MAINTENANCE normally
required. It must be carried
out with the microwave
oven disconnected.
b. 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.
c. DO NOT USE METAL
SCOUR-ING PADS, ABRASIVE
CLEANSERS, steel-wool pads,
gritty washcloths, etc. which
can damage the control panel,
and the interior and exterior
oven surfaces.
d. Use a cloth with a mild
detergent or a paper towel
with spray glass cleaner.
e. Apply spray glass cleaner to
a paper towel.
f. DO NOT SPRAY directly on
the oven.
g. AT REGULAR INTERVALS,
especially if spill overs have
occurred, remove the
turntable, the turntable
support and wipe the base
of the oven clean.
h. THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED to
operate with the turntable
in place.
i. DO NOT operate the
microwave oven when the
turntable has been removed
for cleaning.
j. USE A SOFT AND DAMP
CLOTH with mild detergent
to clean the interior surfaces,
front and rear of the door
and the door opening.
k. DO NOT ALLOW GREASE or
food particles to build up
around the door.
l. FOR STUBBORN STAINS, boil
a cup of water in the oven for
2 or 3 minutes. Steam will
soften the marks.
m. 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.
n. THE OVEN should be cleaned
regularly and any food
deposits removed.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
THIS OVEN , which is intended to come into
European Regulation ( ) n. 1935/2004 and
has been designed, manufactured and sold in
conformity with the safety requirements of the
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
- Use dark lacquered or enameled baking
moulds as they absorb heat far better.
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before the set cooking time. Food requiring
prolonged cooking will continue to cook
SCRAPPING THE PRO DUCT
- 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.
“Low Voltage”directive 2006/95/CE (which
replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent
amendments), the protection requirements of
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PRIOR TO CONNECTING
MOUNTING THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
AFTER UNPACKING THE APPLI ANCE, 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 SUPPLIE D SEPARA TE MOUN TING INS TRUC TIONS
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 DAMAGE D. Check
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 OPERA TE 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
hazards may result.
IFTHE POWER SUPPLY COR D is too short, have a
outlet near the appliance.
THE POWER SUPPLY COR D must be long enough for
housing, to the main power supply.
FOR INS TALLATION to comply with current safety
regulations, an all-pole disconnect switch with
minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be utilized.
AFTER CONNECTING
THE APPLIANCE can be operated only if the
THE EAR THING 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.
THE MANUFAC TURERS are not liable for any
problems caused by the user’s failure to observe
these instructions.

-Minimum 3” (7.6 cm) clearance needs to
exist above the microwave.
NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must
be inside the uppercabinet. See “Electrical
Requirements” Section.
Electrical Requirements
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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
- A 230 Volt, 50Hz, AC only, 10-or 15-amp
electrical supply with a fuse or circuit
breaker.
Recommended:
- A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit
breaker.
- A Separate circuit serving only this
microwave oven.
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Plug into a grounded 3 pronge outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to folllow these instructions can
result in death, re, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
- For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING: Improper of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualied electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubts exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualied
electrician or serviceman install an outlet near
the microwave oven.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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ACCESSORIES
GENERAL
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.
TURNTABLE SUPPORT
USE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORTunder the
Glass turntable. Never put any oth-
er utensils on the turntable sup-
port.
Fit 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.
Place the Glass turntable on the turntable
support.
ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE are oven proof
and allow microwaves to
pass through them before
cooking.
WHENYOU 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.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the turntable is able to turn
freely before starting the oven.
CRISP HANDLE
USE THE SUPPLIEDSPECIAL CRISP HAN-
DLE to remove the hot Crisp plate
from the oven.
CRISP-PLATE
PLACE THE FOOD DIRECTLY ON THE CRISP-PLATE.
Always use the Glass turn-
table as support when us-
ing the Crisp-plate.
DONOT PLACE ANY UTENSILS on the
Crisp-plate since it will quickly be-
come very hot and is likely to cause
damage to the utensil.
THE CRISP-PLATE may be preheated before use
(max. 3 min..). Always use the Crisp function
when preheating the crisp-plate.
THEREARE a number of accessories available on
the market. Before you buy, ensure they are
suitable for microwave use.
START PROTECTION / KEY LOCK
THISAUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED ONE
MINUTEAFTER 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 DOORMUST BE OPENEDAND CLOSED e.g. putting
food into it, before the safety lock is released.
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PAUSE OR STOP COOKING
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.
IFYOU DON’TWANT TO CONTINUECOOKING:
REMOVE THE FOOD, close the door and
press the STOP button
TOCONTINUECOOKING:
CLOSE THE DOORand 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.
A BEEPWILL SIGNAL once or twice a minute for 10
minutes when the cooking is n-
ished. Press the STOP button or
open the door to cancel the sig-
nal.
NOTE: The oven will only hold the settings for
60 seconds if the door is opened and then
closed after the cooking is nished.
COOLING DOWN
WHENAFUNCTION IS FINISHED, the oven may carry
out a cooling procedure. This is normal.
After this procedure the oven switches o au-
tomatically.
THE COOLING PROCEDURE can be interrupted with-
out any harm to the oven by opening the door.
DOOR OPENING
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KITCHEN TIMER
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.
PRESS THE +/- BUTTONS to set the time to measure.
PRESS THE POWERBUTTON repeatedly to set the power to 0 W.
PRESS THE START BUTTON.
CLOCK
WHENTHE 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.
PRESS THE STOP BUTTON (3 seconds) until the left-hand digit
(hour’s) icker.
PRESS THE +/- BUTTONS to set the hours.
PRESS THE START BUTTON. (The two right hand digits (minutes)
icker).
PRESS THE +/- BUTTONS to set the minutes.
PRESS THE START BUTTON AGAIN.
THE CLOCK IS SET and in operation.
NOTE:
KEEPTHE DOOROPEN 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.
ANACOUSTIC SIGNAL will be heard when the timer has nished to
count down.
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MICROWAVES ONLY
POWER SUGGESTED USE:
750 W
REHEATING OF BEVERAGES, water, clear soups, coee, tea or other food with a high water
content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a lower power.
Cooking of sh, meat, vegetables etc.
500 W MORECAREFUL COOKING e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to nish cook-
ing casseroles.
350 W SIMMERINGSTEWS, melting butter.
160 W DEFROSTING. Softening butter, cheeses and ice cream.
0 W SETTING the standing time (when using the timer only).
COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES
USE THIS FUNCTION for normal cook-
ing and reheating, such as vege-
tables, sh, potatoes and meat.
ONCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEENSTARTED:
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 POWERBUTTON may also change the power level. The
rst press will show you the current power level. Press the power
button repeatedly to change power level.
POWER LEVEL
PRESS THE +/- BUTTONS to set the time.
PRESS THE POWERBUTTON repeatedly to set the power.
PRESS THE START BUTTON.
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THISFUNCTION IS USED for quick re-
heating of food with a high water
content such as clear soups, cof-
fee or tea.
JET START
PRESS THE START BUTTON.
THISFUNCTION 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.
MANUAL DEFROST
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.
TURN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the defrost-
ing process.
FROZENFOOD IN PLASTIC BAGS, plastic lms 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).
BOILED FOOD, STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES defrost
better if stirred during defrosting time.
WHENDEFROSTING it is better to under-
thaw the food slightly and allow the
process to nish during standing time.
STANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING ALWAYS IMPROVES
the result since the temperature
will then be evenly distribut-
ed throughout the food.
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STNIHDOOF
MEAT (100g - 2.0Kg) Minced meat, cutlets, steaks or roasts.
TURN FOOD when oven prompts.
POULTRY (100g - 2.0Kg) Chicken whole, pieces or llets.
TURN FOOD when oven prompts.
FISH(100g - 2.0Kg) Whole, steaks or llets.
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.
JET DEFROST
USE THIS FUNCTION only if the net
weight is between 100 g- 2 Kg.
ALWAYS PLACE THE FOOD on the glass
turntable.
PRESS THE JET DEFROST BUTTON.
PRESS THE + / - BUTTONS to set the weight of the food.
PRESS THE START BUTTON.
MIDWAY THROUGH THE DEFROSTING PROCESS the oven stops and prompts
you to TURN FOOD.
Open the door.
Turn the food.
Close 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.
THISFUNCTION NEEDS TO KNOW the net
weight of the food. The oven will
then automatically calculate the
needed time to nish the procedure.
IFTHE WEIGHT IS LESSER OR GREATER THANRECOMMEND-
ED WEIGHT: Follow the procedure for“Cook & Re-
heat with microwaves”and choose 160 W when
defrosting.
IFTHE FOOD IS WARMER than deep-freeze temper-
ature (-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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GRILL
USE THIS FUNCTION TO brown the
surface of foods.
PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON.
PRESS THE +/- BUTTONS to set the time.
PRESS THE START BUTTON.
DONOT LEAVE THE OVEN DOOROPEN for long periods when the Grill is in
operation, as this will cause a drop in temperature.
NOTE:
PRESSING THE GRILL BUTTON during cooking switches the Grill element
on and o. The timer will continue to count down when the Grill el-
ement is turned o.
ENSURETHAT THE UTENSILS used are heat resistant and ovenproof before
grilling with them.
DONOT USE PLASTICutensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of wood or
paper are not suitable either.
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GRILL COMBI
POWER SUGGESTED USE:
350 - 500 W COOKINGPoultry, Lasagne & Vege-
tables
160 - 350 W COOKINGFish & frozen gratins
160 W COOKINGMeat
0 W BROWNINGonly during cooking
GRILL COMBI
USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook such
food as Gratin’s, Lasagne, Poultry
and Baked potatoes.
PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON.
PRESS THE POWER BUTTON to set the microwave power.
PRESS THE +/- BUTTONS to set the time.
PRESS THE START BUTTON.
DURINGOPERATIONyou can switch the Grill element on/o by pressing
the Grill button.
THE MAX. POSSIBLE MICROWAVE POWERLEVEL when using the Grill is limit-
ed to a factory-preset level.
It is possible to switch the microwaves o by reducing the micro-
wave power level to 0 W. When 0 W is reached, the oven switches to
Grill only mode.
POWER LEVEL
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