INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AMW 825 1
INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE APPLIANCE FOLLOW THE SUPPLIED separate mounting instructions when installing the appliance. PRIOR TO CONNECTING CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home. DO NOT REMOVE THE MICROWAVE INLET PROTECTION located on the side of the oven cavity wall. They prevent grease & food particles from entering the microwave inlet channels. PLATES ENSURE the oven cavity is empty before mounting. ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DO NOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit or other combustible materials. Fire could result. 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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS GENERAL THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY! THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance. 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. DO NOT USE THE CAVITY for any storage purposes. REMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
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 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.
DONENESS (AUTO FUNCTIONS ONLY) DONENESS IS AVAILABLE in most of the auto functions. You have the possibility to personally control the end result through the Adjust doneness feature. This feature enables you to achieve higher or lower end temperature compared to the default standard setting. WHEN USING one of these functions the oven chooses the default standard setting. This setting normally gives you the best result.
FOOD CLASSES (AUTO FUNCTIONS ONLY) WHEN USING THE AUTO FUNCTIONS the oven needs to know which food class it is to use to reach proper results. The word FOOD and a food class digit is displayed when you are choosing a food class with the adjust knob. FOOD q M EAT (100g - 2.0Kg) w POULTRY (100g - THE FOOD CLASSES are listed in the tables placed with each Auto function.
CHANGING SETTINGS q w q w TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until Setting is shown. e PRESS THE STOP BUTTON TO EXIT the settings function and save all your changes when you are done. WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS FIRST PLUGGED IN it will ask you to set the Clock. AFTER A POWER FAILURE the Clock will flash and needs to be reset. YOUR OVEN HAS a number of functions which can be adjusted to your personal taste. USE THE ADJUST KNOB to choose one of the following settings to adjust.
CHANGING SETTINGS SOUND SETTING qe q w e w PRESS THE OK BUTTON. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to turn the buzzer ON or OFF. PRESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm the change. ECO qe q w e w PRESS THE OK BUTTON. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to turn the ECO setting ON or OFF. PRESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm the change. WHEN ECO IS ON, the display will automatically turn off after a while to save energy. It will automatically light up again when a button is pressed or the door is opened.
CHANGING SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS qe q w e w PRESS THE OK BUTTON. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the level of brightness suitable to your preference. PRESS THE OK BUTTON again to confirm your selection. KITCHEN TIMER w q w q USE THIS FUNCTION when you need a kitchen timer to measure exact time for various purposes such as cooking eggs or letting the dough rise before baking etc. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the desired length of the timer. PRESS THE OK BUTTON.
COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES USE THIS FUNCTION for normal cooking and reheating, such as vegetables, fish, potatoes and meat. e t wr q q TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOBuntil you find the microwave function. w TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the microwave power level. e PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. r t TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON.
JET START q q THIS FUNCTION IS USED for quick reheating of food with a high water content such as; clear soups, coffee or tea. PRESS THE START BUTTON TO AUTOMATICALLY START with full 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 TURNING THE ADJUST KNOB to increase or decrease the time after the function has started.
CRISP e w q q w e USE THIS FUNCTION TO reheat and cook pizzas and other dough based food. It is also good for frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers etc. TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Crisp function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON. THE OVEN AUTOMATICALLY use Microwaves and Grill in order to heat the Crisp-plate. This way the Crisp-plate will rapidly reach its working temperature and begin to brown and crisp the food.
GRILL e q q w e r t wr USE THIS FUNCTION TO quickly give a plesant brown surface to the food placed on the wire rack. FOR FOOD LIKE CHEESE TOAST, STEAKS AND SAUSAGES, place the wire rack on top of the baking plate. TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB UNTIL YOU FIND THE GRILL FUNCTION. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the Grill power level. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON.
GRILL COMBI USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook such food as Lasagne, Fish and Potatoe Gratins. e t wr q q TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Grill Combi function. w TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the Grill power level. e PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. r t y u TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the Microwave power level. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting.
TURBO GRILL COMBI et u wr y q q w e r t y u TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB to the Turbo Grill function. USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook such food as Poultry, Stuffed Vegetables and Baked Potatoes. PLACE FOOD ON THE WIRE RACK or on the glass turntable when cooking with this function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the Grill power level. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the Microwave power level.
QUICK HEAT q e w USE THIS FUNCTION TO PREHEAT the empty oven. PREHEATING is always done with the oven empty just like you would in a conventional oven before cooking or baking. q TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Quick Heat function. (default temperature is displayed). w e TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the temperature. PRESS THE START BUTTON. The current cavity temperature is displayed during the quick heat process. DO NOT PLACE FOOD BEFORE OR DURING preheating in the oven.
FORCED AIR e t wr q USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook meringues, pastry, sponge cakes, soufflés, poultry and roast meats. q TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Forced Air function. (default temperature is displayed). w e TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the temperature. r t PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time. PRESS THE START BUTTON.
FORCED AIR COMBI et u wr y q USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook roast meats, poultry, and jacket potatoes, frozen convenience foods, sponge cakes, pastry, fish and puddings. q TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Forced Air Combi function. (default temperature and MW power is displayed). w e TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the temperature. r t y u PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the Microwave Power Level.
MANUAL DEFROST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE for “Cook & Reheat with microwaves” and choose power level 160 W when defrosting manually. CHECK AND INSPECT THE FOOD REGULARLY. Experience will give you the times needed for various amounts. 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). TURN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the defrosting process. THE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE alters the defrosting time.
AUTO REHEAT etu i wr y q q w e r t y u i USE THIS FUNCTION when reheating ready-made food either frozen, chilled or room tempered. PLACE FOOD onto a microwave-safe heat proof dinner plate or dish. TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Auto function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to select the Auto Reheat function. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to select food class. (“FOOD” and food class is displayed).
AUTO REHEAT WHEN YOU ARE SAVING a meal in the refrigerator or ”plating” a meal for reheating, arrange the thicker, denser food to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense food in the middle. 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. 1-2 MINUTES STANDING TIME ALWAYS IMPROVES the result, especially for frozen food.
JET DEFROST et i w u ry q q w e r t y u i USE THIS FUNCTION for defrosting Meat, Poultry, Fish, Vegetables and Bread. Jet Defrost should only be used if the net weight is between 100 g3.0 kg. ALWAYS PLACE THE FOOD on the glass turntable. TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Auto function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until you find the Jet Defrost function. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to select food class.
JET DEFROST 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. IF THE WEIGHT IS LESSER OR GREATER THAN RECOMMENDED WEIGHT: Follow the procedure for “Cook & Reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when defrosting. FROZEN FOODS: IF THE FOOD IS WARMER than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose lower weight of the food. IF THE FOOD IS COLDER than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose higher weight of the food.
AUTO CRISP q q w e USE THIS FUNCTION TO quickly reheat your food from frozen to serving temperature. et i wr AUTO CRISP IS USED ONLY for frozen u y ready made food. TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Auto function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until you find the Auto Crisp function. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. r TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to select food class. (“FOOD” and food class is displayed).
AUTO SOFT et i u wr y q USE THIS FUNCTION TO soften food for easier handling. AUTO SOFT IS USED for foods listed in the table below. q w e TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Auto function. r t TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to select food class. (“FOOD” and food class is displayed). y u i TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the amount. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until you find the Auto Soft function. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting.
AUTO MELT et i u wr y q q w e r t y u i USE THIS FUNCTION TO easily melt foods without spattering. AUTO MELT IS USED for foods listed in the table below TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Auto function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until you find the Auto Melt function. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection. You will automatically be taken to the next setting. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to select food class. (“FOOD” and food class is displayed). PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection.
AUTO FOCED AIR COMBI et i u wr y q q w e r t y u i USE THIS FUNCTION FOR cooking food belonging to the categories listed in the table. FOR CHICKEN AND LASAGNE ensure that the dish you use, is oven proof and allow microwaves to pass thru it before cooking. Else, you may obtain a poor end result. TURN THE MULTIFUNCTION KNOB until you find the Auto function. TURN THE ADJUST KNOB until you find the Auto Cook function. PRESS THE OK BUTTON to confirm your selection.
AUTO FORCED AIR COMBI RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS q CHICKEN (800G - 1½KG) SPRINKLE THE CHICKEN with salt and spices. Brush with oil if needed. Place on an ovenproof and microwave safe dish. Place the dish on the wire rack. w FROZEN LASAGNE (400G - 1KG) PLACE IN an ovenproof and microwave safe dish. Place the dish on the wire rack. e COOKIES (9-12 pieces) PLACE ON the lightely greased baking plate. Put the plate in the oven when it promts you to “Add food”.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally required. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS, ABRASIVE CLEANSERS , steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. which can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 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. Check that the oven has ample ventilation. Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the oven once more. Open and then close the door before you try again.
DATA FOR TEST HEATING PERFORMANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 60705. 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: Test Amount Approx. time Power level Container 12.3.1 1000 g 12 - 13 min 650 W Pyrex 3.227 12.3.2 475 g 5 ½ min 650 W Pyrex 3.827 12.3.3 900 g 13 - 14 min 750 W Pyrex 3.838 12.3.
ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS THE SYMBOL on the prod- uct, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. DISPOSAL must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
