Whirlpool Microwave Oven AMW 450 User Manual

Instructions for use  
AMW 450  
AMW 460  
AMW 461  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING!  
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.  
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.  
EGGS  
Do not use your microwave oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or  
without shell since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.  
PRECAUTIONS  
GENERAL  
LIQUIDS  
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.  
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.  
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.  
To prevent this possibility the following steps  
should be taken:  
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with  
narrow necks.  
Do not use the cavity for any storage  
purposes.  
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.  
Do not remove the microwave inlet  
protection plates located on the side of the  
oven cavity wall. They prevent grease & food  
particles from entering the microwave inlet  
channels.  
Remove wire twist-ties from  
paper or plastic bags before placing  
bag in the oven.  
CAREFUL  
Always refer to a microwave cookbook for  
details. Especially, if cooking or reheating food  
that contains alcohol.  
DEEP-FRYING  
Do not use your 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. This will ensure that the heat  
is evenly distributed and the risk of scalding  
or burns can be avoided.  
Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns,  
when touching containers, oven parts, and pan  
after cooking.  
Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed  
before heating!  
3
 
ACCESSORIES  
GENERAL  
START PROTECTION /  
CHILD LOCK  
There are a number of accessories available  
on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are  
suitable for microwave use.  
This automatic safety function is activated  
one minute after the oven has returned to  
“stand by mode.  
The door must be opened and closed e.g.  
putting food into it, before the safety lock is  
released.  
If you attempt to operate the oven without  
putting food into it, the display will show  
“door“.  
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.  
HOW TO PAUSE OR  
STOP 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 10 minutes.  
TURNTABLE SUPPORT  
Use the turntable support under  
the Glass turntable. Never put any  
other utensils on the turntable  
support.  
To continue cooking:  
Close the door and press the Start  
button ONCE. The cooking is resumed  
from where it was paused.  
* Fit the turntable support in the oven.  
Pressing the Start button TWICE will increase  
the time by 30 seconds.  
GLASS TURNTABLE  
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.  
If you don’t want to continue  
cooking:  
Remove the food, close the door and  
press the STOP button  
A beep will signal once 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  
30 seconds if the door is opened and then  
closed after the cooking is finished.  
4
 
CLOCK  
Keep the door open while setting the Clock.  
This gives you 5 minutes to complete the  
setting of the Clock. Otherwise, each step must  
be accomplished within 30 seconds.  
Jet Defrost  
Power  
1
3
JetStart  
Stop  
5
2
4
1. Press the Clock button (3 seconds) until the left-hand digit (hour’s) 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.  
Note: When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the display is blank. If the  
clock is not set, the display will remain blank until the cooking time is set.  
TIMER  
Use this function when you need a kitchen  
timer to measure exact time for various  
2
Jet Defrost  
Power  
purposes such as cooking eggs, pasta or letting  
the dough rise before baking etc.  
JetStart  
Stop  
3
1
1. Press the +/- buttons to set the desired length of the timer.  
2. Press the power button repeatedly to set the power to 0 W.  
3. Press the Start button.  
An acoustic signal will be heard when the timer has finished to count down.  
COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES  
Use this function for normal cooking and  
reheating, such as vegetables, fish, potatoes  
and meat.  
2
Jet Defrost  
Power  
JetStart  
Stop  
3
1
1. Press the +/- buttons to set the time.  
2. Press the power button repeatedly to set the power.  
3. 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.  
5
 
JET DEFROST  
Use this function for defrosting Meat,  
1
Fish & Poultry ONLY. For other foods such  
as Bread & Fruit you should follow the  
procedure for ”How to cook and reheat  
with microwavesand choose 160 W  
when defrosting.  
Jet Defrost  
Power  
JetStart  
Stop  
3
2
Jet Defrost should only be used if the net  
weight is between 100 - 2000g.  
1. Press the Jet Defrost button.  
2. Press the + / - buttons to set the weight of the food.  
3. Press the Start button.  
Midway through the defrosting process the  
oven stops and prompts you to “TURNfood.  
— Open the door.  
— Turn the food.  
— Close the door and restart (GO) by pressing  
the Jet Start button.  
If the weight is lesser or greater than  
recommended weight:  
Follow the procedure for ”How to cook and  
reheat with microwavesand choose 160 W  
when defrosting.  
If the food is warmer than deep-freeze  
temperature (-18°C), choose lower weight of  
the food.  
Note: the oven continues automatically after  
2 min if the food hasn’t been turned. The  
defrosting time will be longer in this case.  
If the food is colder than deep-freeze  
temperature (-18°C), choose higher weight of  
the food.  
JET START  
This function is used for quick reheating of  
foods with a high water content such as; clear  
soups, coffee or tea.  
Jet Defrost  
Power  
JetStart  
Stop  
Press 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  
pressing the +/- buttons to increase or decrease the time after the function has started.  
6
 
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING  
For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water in the  
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the  
marks.  
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.  
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.  
Do not use metal scouring  
pads on the inside of the oven  
cavity. They will scratch the  
surface.  
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.  
At regular intervals, especially if spillovers  
have occurred, remove the turntable, the  
turntable support and wipe the base of the  
oven clean.  
Do not spray directly on the oven.  
This oven is designed to operate with the  
turntable in place.  
DISHWASHER SAFE:  
Do not operate the microwave oven when the  
turntable has been removed for cleaning.  
Turntable support.  
Use a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth  
to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of  
the door and the door opening.  
Glass turntable.  
Do not allow grease or food particles to build  
up around the door.  
7
 
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.  
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.  
* The Door is properly closed.  
* Check your Fuses and ensure that there is  
power available.  
* Check that the oven has ample ventilation.  
* Wait for ten minutes and then try to operate  
the oven once more.  
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.  
* 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.  
ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS  
Packing  
The symbol on the product,  
The packing box may be fully  
or on the documents  
recycled as confirmed by the  
accompanying the product,  
recycling symbol. Follow local  
disposal regulations. Keep  
indicates that this appliance ma
not be treated as household  
potentially hazardous packaging (plastic bags,  
polystyrene etc.) out of the reach of children.  
This appliance is marked according to the  
European directive 2002/96/EC on 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.  
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.  
For more detailed information about  
treatment, recovery and recycling of this  
product, please contact your local city office,  
your household waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the product.  
Before scrapping, cut off the mains cord so  
that the appliance cannot be connected to the  
mains.  
8
 
CHOOSING POWER LEVEL  
Level  
To be used for:  
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 vegetables, fish, meat etc.  
500 W  
More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to  
finish cooking casseroles.  
350 W  
160 W  
0 W  
Simmering stews.  
Defrosting. Softening butter, cheeses and ice cream.  
When using the Timer only.  
9
 
10  
 
11  
 
SPECIAL NOTE  
When a function is finished, the oven carries  
out a cooling procedure. This is normal.  
After this procedure the oven switches off  
automatically.  
The cooling procedure can be interrupted  
without any harm to the oven.  
TECHNICAL DATA  
Model  
AMW 450  
AMW 460  
230 V/50 Hz  
1300 W  
AMW 461  
Supply voltage  
Rated Power Input  
Fuse  
10 A (UK 13 A)  
750 W  
MW output power  
H x W x D  
Outer dimensions:  
Oven compartment:  
382 x 495 x 320  
382 x 595 x 320  
187 x 370 x 290  
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:  
Test Amount Approx. time Power level  
Container  
Pyrex 3.220  
Pyrex 3.827  
Pyrex 3.838  
12.3.1 750 g  
12.3.2 475 g  
12.3.3 900 g  
13.3.0 500 g  
10 min  
5 ½ min  
750 W  
750 W  
14 min  
750 W  
2 min 40 sec  
Jet defrost  
GB  
4619-694-40862  
 

Weil McLain Boiler HE Series 2 User Manual
Wharfedale Speaker D91 User Manual
Whirlpool Clothes Dryer 6LE5700XSW0 User Manual
White Rodgers Thermostat 1F97W 51 User Manual
Whynter Ice Maker T 2C A User Manual
Woods Equipment Tiller TL52 User Manual
Xantrex Technology Marine Battery Freedom SW 2000 User Manual
Xantrex Technology Portable Generator PV225S 480 P User Manual
Xerox Printer Phaser 6300 6350 User Manual
Zanussi Electric Heater ZBX 623 SS User Manual