Whirlpool M 542 User manual

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Instructions for use M 542
M 562

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PRIORTOCONNECTING
Check that the voltage on the rating plate
corresponds to the voltage in your home.
THISAPPLIANCEMUST BE
EARTHED!
WARNING!
Poor television reception and radio
interference may result if the oven is
located close to a TV, radio or aerial.
The oven can be operated only if the oven
door is firmly closed.
AFTERCONNECTING
When the appliance is first plugged in or
after a power failure, the display is blank. If
required, the oven can display a 24-hour
digital Clock. When the Clock function is
not programmed the display will remain
blank until the cooking time is set.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped. Do not immerse the mains
cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away
from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or
other hazards may result.
Ensure that the appliance is not
damaged. Check that the oven door closes
firmly against the door support and that the
internal door seal is not damaged. Empty
the oven and clean the interior with a soft,
damp cloth.
Position the oven at a distance from other
heating sources. The cooling air, which is
taken in by the oven, must not exceed 35°C
temperature. For sufficient ventilation there
must be a space of at least 20-cm above
the oven. Ensure the microwave oven feet
are in place and ensure the space
underneath the oven is empty to allow for
proper airflow. The oven can operate in an
ambient temperature ranging from +5°C to
+35°C.
Place the oven on a
stable, even surface
that is strong
enough to hold
the oven and the
food utensils you put
in it. The control side of the unit
is the heavy side. Use care when handling.
INSTALLATION
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.
Appliance
The appliance is built from reusable
materials. If you decide to scrap the
appliance, it must be disposed of in
compliance with local waste disposal
regulations. Before scrapping, cut off the
mains cord so that the appliance cannot be
connected to the mains.
Packing
The packing box may be fully recycled as
confirmed by the recycling symbol. Follow
local disposal regulations. Keep potentially
hazardous packaging (plastic bags,
polystyrene etc.) out of the reach of
children.
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If material inside / outside the oven
should ignite, keep oven door closed and
turn the oven off. Disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
Never lean on the
door when the door is
open. Injury could
result.
WARNING!
Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to
use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in the oven.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
Do not use your microwave oven for drying
textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood,
flowers, fruit or other combustible
materials. Fire could result.
Do not heat, or use flammable materials
in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Do not use the cavity for any storage
purposes.
Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or similar.
If you practice operating the oven, put a
glass of water inside. The water will
absorb the microwave energy and the oven
will not be damaged.
The ventilation openings on the oven must
not be covered. Blocking the air intake or
exhaust vents may cause damage to the
oven and poor cooking results.
The appliance should not be operated
without food in the oven when using
microwaves. Operation in this manner is
likely to damage the appliance.
GENERAL
This appliance is designed for domestic
use only!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not over-cook food. Fire could result.
Do not leave the oven 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.
LIQUIDS
E.g. beverages or water
in your microwave oven,
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:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
2. Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and let the
teaspoon remain in the container.
3. After heating, allow standing for a
short time, stirring again before
carefully removing the container from
the oven.

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TURNTABLE SUPPORT
Use the turntable support
under the Glass turntable.
Never put any other utensils on
the turntable support.
* Fit the turntable support in the oven.
GLASSTURNTABLE
Use the Glass turntable with
all cooking methods. It
collects the dripping juices
and food particles that otherwise
would stain and soil the interior of the
oven.
* Place the Glass turntable on the
turntable support.
WIRERACK
Use the Wire rack to put food
on when grilling.
EGGS
Do not use your
microwave oven for
cooking or reheating
whole eggs with or
without shell since they may explode.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
DEEP-FRYING
Do not use your
microwave oven
for deep-frying,
because the oil
temperature cannot be controlled.
CAREFUL
Always refer to a microwave cookbook for
details. Especially, if cooking or reheating
food that contains alcohol.
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 the risk of scalding or burns can be
avoided.
Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed
before heating!
HANDSOFF
Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent
burns, when touching containers, oven
parts, and pan after cooking.
CONTAINERS
Do not use your
microwave oven for
heating anything in
airtight sealed
containers. The
pressure increases and may cause
damage when opening or may explode.
ACCESSORIES
GENERAL
The type of accessory delivered with your
oven may vary depending on model.
There are a number of accessories
available on the market. Before you buy,
ensure they are suitable for microwave
use.
When you put food and accessories in the
microwave oven, ensure that they do not
come in contact with the interior of the
oven. This is especially important with
accessories made of metal or metal
parts.
If accessories containing metal comes in
contact with the oven interior, while the
oven is in operation, sparking can occur
and the oven could be damaged.
Always ensure that the turntable is able to
turn freely before starting the oven.
Ensure that the utensils you use are oven
proof and allow microwaves to pass
through them before cooking.
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Use this function for normal cooking and reheating.
HOWTOUSE THEOPTIONAL CLOCKDISPLAY
1. Press the Clock button. The left-hand digit (hours) flicker.
2. Press the + / - buttons to set the hours.
3. Press the Clock button again. The two right hand digits (minutes)
flicker.
4. Press the + / - buttons to set the minutes.
5. Press the Clock button again. The Clock is set and in operation.
1. Press the + / - buttons to set the time.
2. Press the power button repeatedly.
3. Press the Start button.
Once the cooking process has been started:
The time can easily be increased or decreased by pressing the + / -
buttons.
After pressing the power button you may also change the power level
by then pressing the + / - buttons.
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AUTODEFROSTFUNCTION
Your microwave oven has a special automatic defrosting function, which provides you
with good end results. The oven needs to know the type of food to be defrosted and the net
weight of the food.
Auto Defrost is used for defrosting of raw food.
MEAT
(100 g - 2 Kg)
* Pork chops
* Steaks
* Roasts
* Minced meat
POULTRY
(100 g - 2 Kg)
* Chicken,
whole or in
pieces
FISH
(100 g - 2 Kg)
* Cod steaks
* Plaice fillets
* Trout
IMPORTANT!
When using the automatic defrost function, the weight to be entered is the net weight in
grams meaning only the weight of the food, the vessel excluded.
The Auto defrost function gives best results, if the food is at -18°C and the food
to be defrosted is taken directly from the freezer.
If the food is warmer than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C) e.g. is stored in the
freezing compartment of the refrigerator, which is not a three star, the defrosting
time calculated by the oven will be too long and you may risk over-cooking the
food.
Choose in that case lower weight of the food and by that shorter defrosting time.
Choose also lower weight of the food to be defrosted, if the food is stored outside
the freezer for times up to 20 minutes.
Defrost by time and power if the food is stored outside the freezer for more than 20
minutes and for defrosting ready-made food. Standing time always improves the result.
Small pieces of aluminium foil may be used to shield e.g. chicken wings, leg tips and
fish-tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven as damage may occur.
1. Press one of the AUTO DEFROST buttons.
2. Press the + / - buttons to set the weight of the food to be defrosted.
3. Press the START button.
MANUALDEFROSTFUNCTION
Follow the procedure for ”Time and Power”
and choose Power 3 when defrosting
manually.
When softening ice-cream or butter you
should adjust the setting to Power 1.
Check and inspect the food regularly.
Experience will give you the times needed
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HOWTO USETHE +1MIN
Use this function to “add 1 minute” to the cooking time. Press the
button repeatedly to add more minutes.
1. Press the + 1 min button. The power level is set to maximum.
2. Press the Start button.
If the + 1 min button is pressed during a started cooking, the time is
increased by a minute. The power lever or other settings are not
affected and remains the same. Only the time is changed.
AUTOCOOK
Your microwave oven has a special auto cook function, which
provides you with good end results.
The oven needs to know the type of food and the amount of the food.
1. Press one of the cook buttons.
2. Press the + / - buttons to set the amount of food to be reheated.
3. Press the START button.
POTATOES
(1 - 4 pcs, 250 - 300 g each)
POPCORN
1 bag (100 g)
BEVERAGES
1 cup (150 ml)

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HOWTOUSE THEGRILL &MICROWAVES
Use this function to cook such foods as Gratin’s, Lasagne, Poultry and Baked potatoes.
HOWTOUSETHEGRILL
Use this function to quickly give a pleasant brown surface to the food.
1. Press the Grill button.
2. Press the + / - buttons to set the time.
3. Press the Start button.
Do not leave the oven door open 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 off. The timer will continue to count down when the Grill element
is turned off. IMPORTANT!
Ensure that the utensils used are heat resistant and ovenproof before
grilling with them.
Do not use plastic utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of wood
or paper are not suitable either.
1. Press the + / - buttons to set the microwave time.
2. Press the Power button to set the power.
3. Press the Combi button.
4. Press +/- buttons to set the grill time.
5. Press the Start button.
Ensure that the utensils used are heat resistant and ovenproof before
grilling with them.
Do not use plastic utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of wood
or paper are not suitable either.
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HOWTOUSE THEMEMORY
The Memory function provides you with an easy way to quickly recall a preferred setting
or combination of functions. Simply press a Memory button and then the Start button.
The principle of the Memory function is to store whatever function and setting that is
currently displayed.
When the appliance is plugged in or after a power failure, your oven memories will have
stored the following:
M1 - 2 minute5 and Power level 10
The memory is fully re-programmable. To re-program the Memory, select a function and
make the necessary settings. Keep the Memory button pressed until an acoustic signal
is heard. You may re-program the memories as many times as you wish.
1. Press the MEMORY button.
2. Press the START button.
When the memorised program has ended the oven stops
automatically and an acoustic signal is heard.
How to re-programme the memory
Lets say we wish to cook some items for 1 minute at Power Level 5.
1. Press the + / - buttons to set the cooking time.
2. Press the Power button until 5 is displayed.
3. Press the MEMORY button until an acoustic signal is heard.
(Approximately 2 seconds).
4. Press the STOP button.
The Memory has now been programmed. To check what is stored,
simply press the Memory button again and the Memory content is
shown on the display.
Note: When new values are stored in the Memory the old Memory
content is erased.

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HOWTOUSE THETIMER
The Timer is easy to use. To do this, simply follow the below procedure.
The Timer function is useful when you need an “egg clock” as reminder or measuring the
standing time for such items as a big roast, or chicken.
1. Press the TIMER button.
2. Press the + / - buttons to set the TIMER.
3. Press the START button.
Note:
The time can easily be increased by pressing the + / - buttons after
the Timer button has been pressed.
HOWTOPAUSEORSTOP COOKING
To pause cooking:
The cooking can be paused to check, turn or stir the food by opening
the door. The setting will be maintained for 1 minute.
To continue cooking:
Close the door and press the Start button. The cooking is resumed
from where it was paused.
If you don’t want to continue cooking:
Remove the food, close the door and press the STOP button
When the cooking is finished a beep will signal once a minute until
the door has been opened or the STOP button is pressed.
When the time has elapsed a special acoustic signal sounds and
the Timer switches off.
Stop the Timer by pressing the minus button to zero.

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COOKINGCHART
GENERALHINTS:
The more food you want to cook the
longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that
double amount of food requires almost
double the time.
Stirring and turning of food are techniques
used in conventional cooking as well as in
microwave cooking to distribute the heat
quickly to the center of the dish and avoids
over-cooking at the outer edges of the food.
The lower starting temperature, the
longer cooking time is required. Food at
room temperature cooks faster than food
taken directly from the refrigerator.
If you are cooking several items of the
same food, such as jacket potatoes, place
them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Some foods are covered by a skin or
membrane e.g. potatoes, apples and egg
yolks. These food should be pricked with a
fork or cocktail stick to relieve the pressure
and to prevent bursting.
When cooking food of uneven shape or
thickness, place the thinner area of food
towards the center of the dish, where it will
be heated last.
Food with lot of fat and sugar will be
cooked faster than food containing a lot of
water. Fat and sugar will also reach a
higher temperature than water.
Always allow the food to stand for some
time after cooking. Standing time always
improves the result since the temperature
will then be evenly distributed throughout
the food.
Smaller pieces of food will cook faster
than larger pieces and uniform pieces of
food cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped foods.
Type of food Quantity Power
level Time Standing
time Hints
Chicken
whole 1000 g 10 18 - 20 min 5 -10 min
Turn the chicken midwaythru
cooking.Check that the
meatjuice is uncolored when the
cooking is finished.
Chicken fillets
or pieces 500 g 10 8 - 10 min 5 min Check thatthe meatjuice is
uncolored when the cooking is
finished.
Meat loaf 600 -
700 g 812-14min5min
Bacon 150 g 10 3 -4 min 1 -2 min Place on kitchen paper on a plate in 2 or 3 layers.
Cover with kitchen paper.
Fish (whole) 600 g 8 8 - 9 min 4 - 5 min Score the skin.
Cookcovered.
Fish, steaks
or fillets 400 g 8 5 - 6 min 2 - 3 min Place with thinner parts towards
center.Cook covered.
Fresh
vegetables 300 g 10 3 - 4 min 1 - 2 min Cook covered and add 2 - tbs
water.
Frozen
vegetables 250 g 400 g 10 3 - 4 min
5 - 6 min 1 - 2 min Cook covered.
Jacket
potatoes 1 pcs
4 pcs 10 4 - 6 min
12 - 15 min 2 min 5 min Prick with fork. (1 pcs =250 g)
Turn midway thru cooking.

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REHEATINGCHART
GENERALHINTS:
As in traditional cooking methods,food
reheated in a microwave oven must always
be heated until piping hot.
Covering the food helps to keep the
moisture inside the food, reduces
spattering and shortens the reheating time.
The best results are achieved if the food
is arranged with the thicker food to the
outside of the plate and the thinner food in
the centre.
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.
When reheating stews or sauces it is
better to stir once to distribute the heat
evenly.
When reheating frozen food portions
follow the manufactures instruction on the
package.
Food which cannot be stirred, like gratin is
best reheated on level 5 - 6.
Some minutes standing time will make
sure the temperature is evenly distributed
throughout the food.
Type of food Quantity Power
level Time Standing
time Suggestions
Plated meal 300 g
450 g 10 3 -4 min
4 - 5 min 1-2 min Cover the plate.
Rice 2 dl
6 dl 10 1 - 2 min
3 - 4 min 1 min 2 min Cover the dish.
Meatballs 250 g 10 2 min 1-2 min Heatuncovered.
Hotdogs 1 pcs
2 pcs 8½ - 1 min
1 - 1½ min 1 min
Lasagne 500 g 8 5-6 min 2-3 min
Beverage 2 dl 10 1-1½min 1 min Puta metal spoon in the cup
to prevent over cooking.
Soup, clear 2 ½ dl 10 2 - 2½min 1 min Reheatuncovered in a soup
plate or bowl.
Milkbased
Soups or
Sauces 2½ dl 10 2½ - 3 min 1 min Don´tfill the container more
than ¾.Stir once during
heating.

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GENERALHINTS:
Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic films
or cardboard packages can be placed
directly in the oven as long as the package
has no metal parts (e.g. metal twist ties).
DEFROSTINGCHART
Turn large joints halfway through the
defrosting process.
The shape of the package alters the
defrosting 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
aluminiumfoil 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.
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.
Type
of food Quantity Power
level Time Standing
time Suggestions
Roast 800 -
1000 g 3 20 -22 min 10 - 15 min Turn halfwaythrough
defrosting.
Minced meat 500 g 3 8 - 10 min 5 min Turn halfway, separate
thawed parts.
Chops, cutlets,
steaks 500 g 3 7 - 9 min 5-10 min Turn halfway.
Chicken,whole 1200 g 325 min 10 - 15 min Turn halfway.
Chicken pieces
or fillets 500 g 3 7 - 9 min 5 - 10 min
Turn/separate halfway.
Shield wingtips and
legs with foil to prevent
overheating
Fish,whole 600 g 3 8 -10 min 5 -10 min Turn halfwayshield the tail with foil to prevent
over-heating.
Fish
filets / steaks 400 g 3 6 - 7 min 5 min Turn/separate halfway.
Bread loaf 500 g 3 4 -6 min 5 min Turn halfway.
Rolls /Buns 4 pcs
( 150 - 200 g) 3 1½ - 2 min 2-3 min Place in a ring pattern.
Fruit/Berries 200 g 3 2 - 3 min 2-3 min Separate during

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Type of food Quantity Setting Time Suggestions
Cheese toast 3 pcs Grill 4-5 min Place on grid
Sausages 2 - 3 pcs
(100 g each) Grill 10 - 12 min Place on grid.
Turn over midwaythru cooking.
Chicken pieces 1000 g 10
Then grill 13 - 15 min 8 - 9 min Place with the skin up in a dish.
Frozen
Lasagne 500 g 8
Then grill 18 - 20 min 5 - 6 min Place vessel on the turntable
Frozen
fish gratin 600 g 8
Then grill 15 - 18 min 5 - 7 min Place vessel on the turntable
Potato gratin 4 portions 10
Then grill 18 - 20 min 5 - 6 min Place vessel on the turntable
Pommes
Duchesse 2 portions Grill 6-8 min Place dish on grid
MAINTENANCE& CLEANING
Cleaning is the only maintenance normally
required. It must be carried out with the
microwave oven disconnected.
This oven is designed to operate with the
turntable in place.
Do not operate the microwave oven when
the turntable has been removed for
cleaning.
Do not use metal scouring
pads on the inside of the
oven cavity. They will
scratch the surface.
At regular intervals, especially if spillovers
have occurred, remove the turntable, the
turntable support and wipe the base of the
oven clean.
Use a mild detergent, water and a soft
cloth to clean the interior surfaces, front
and rear of the door and the door opening.
Do not 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.
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GRILLINGCHART
GENERALHINTS:
By combining Microwaves and Grill you
can use the advantages of both cooking
methods. At the same time as the Grill is
browning the food the Microwaves
shortens the cooking time and the result is
often better.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure that the utensils you use are heat
resistant, ovenproof and allow microwaves
to pass through them before Grilling with
microwaves combined.
The cooking time is often half of the time
required in an ordinary oven.
The Grill-grid may be used with the combi
function.
You may place vessels or gratins directly
on the Glass turntable.
Do not use plastic utensils when grilling.
They will melt. Items of wood or paper are
not suitable either.
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The Grill element does not need cleaning
since the intense heat will burn off any
splashes, but the ceiling beneath it may
need regular cleaning. This should be
done with warm water, detergent and a
sponge. If the Grill function is not regularly
used the Grill only function must be run for
at least 10 minutes once every month to
reduce the risk of fire.
WARNING!
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.
Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty
wash cloths, etc. can damage the control
panel, and the interior and exterior oven
surfaces. Use a sponge with a mild
detergent or a paper towel with spray glass
cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a
paper towel.
Do not spray directly on the oven.
DISHWASHERSAFE:
Turntable support.
Glass turntable.
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.
Wire rack.
TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
If the oven does not work, do not make a
service call until you have made the
following checks:
* The Turntable and turntable support is in
place.
* The Plug is properly inserted in the wall
socket.
* The Door is properly closed.
* Check your Fuses and ensure that there
is power available.
* Wait for ten minutes and then try to
operate the oven once more.
* Open 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 Service label). Consult your warranty
booklet for further advice.
MAINTENANCE& CLEANING
WARNING!
Service only to be carried out 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.
Do not remove any cover.
Important:
If the mains cord needs
replacing it should be
replaced by the original
mains cord, which is
available via our service
organization. The mains
cord may only be replaced
by a trained service
technician.
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4619 694 31701
Test Amount Approx. time Power level Container
12.3.1 750 g 10 min 10 Pyrex3.220
12.3.2 475 g 5 min 10 Pyrex3.827
12.3.3 900 g 14 min 10 Pyrex3.838
12.3.4 1100 g 18 - 20 min
5 -6 min Combi /10 Pyrex3.827
13.3.0 500 g Place on turntableAuto defrost
Type number M 562 M 542
Supply voltage
Rated Power Input MW output power MW output power
Full power / 10
8
5
Defrost / 3
Keep Warm / 1
Grill Outputpower 1000 W
Dimensions:
Outer dimensions:
Oven compartment: 196 x292 x295
650 W
450 W
160 W
90 W
230 V/50 Hz
1250 W
800 W
285 x456 x355
Hx W x D
DATA FORTEST OFHEATINGPERFORMANCE
In accordance with IEC 705.
The International Electrotechnical Commission, SC. 59H, has developed a standard for
comparative testing of heating performance of different microwave ovens. We recommend
the following for this oven:
TECHNICALSPECIFICATION