Whirlpool AMW 439/WH Microwave Instruction for Use

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

D

O NOT HEAT

,

OR USE FLAMMABLE MA

-

TERIALS

in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

D

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE

oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit or other combustible materials.

Fire could result.

I

F MATERIAL INSIDE

/

OUTSIDE THE OVEN

SHOULD IGNITE OR SMOKE IS OBSERVED

,

keep oven door closed and turn the oven off. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

D

O NOT OVER

-

COOK FOOD

.

Fire could result.

D

O NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTEND

-

ED

,

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.

D

O 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.

EGGS

D

O 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.

T

HIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED

by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

C

HILDREN SHALL

appliance.

NOT PLAY

with the

U

SE

,

CLEANING AND USER MAINTE

-

NANCE

shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

T

HE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSIBLE

PARTS MAY BECOME HOT

during use.

C

ARE SHOULD BE TAKEN

W A R N I N G !

to avoid touching heating elements.

I

F 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.

C

HILDREN LESS THAN

8

YEARS OF

AGE

shall be kept away unless continuosly supervised.

D

O NOT USE YOUR

MICROWAVE

oven for heating anything in airtight sealed containers. The pressure increases and may cause damage when opening or may explode.

S

ERVICE

OUT BY A

ONLY

TECHNICIAN

TO

TRAINED

BE CARRIED

SERVICE

.

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.

D

O NOT REMOVE ANY COVER

.

T

HE 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.

EN

3

EN

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL

T

HIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMES

-

TIC USE ONLY

!

T

HIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED

to be used built-in. Do not use it freestanding.

T

HIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED

for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

T

HE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED

without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.

I

F 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.

D

O NOT USE THE CAVITY

for any storage purposes.

R

EMOVE WIRE TWIST

-

TIES

from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

DEEP-FRYING

D

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE

oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be controlled.

U

SE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS

to prevent burns, when touching containers, oven parts, and pan after cooking.

4

LIQUIDS

E.

G

.

BEVERAGES OR WATER

.

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.

CAREFUL

A

LWAYS REFER

to a microwave cookbook for details. Especially, if cooking or reheating food that contains alcohol.

A

FTER 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!

INSTALLATION

MOUNTING THE APPLIANCE

F

OLLOW THE SUPPLIED

separate mounting instructions when installing the appliance.

EN

PRIOR TO CONNECTING

C

HECK THAT THE VOLTAGE

on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home.

D

O NOT REMOVE THE

MICROWAVE INLET PRO

-

TECTION PLATES

located on the side of the oven cavity wall. They prevent grease & food particles from entering the microwave inlet channels.

E

NSURE

the oven cavity is empty before mounting.

E

NSURE 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.

5

EN

D

O 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.

I

F THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TOO

SHORT

,

have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

T

HE POWER SUPPLY CORD

must be long enough for connecting the appliance, once fitting in its housing, to the main power supply.

F

OR INSTALLATION

to comply with current safety regulations, an allpole disconnect switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be utilized.

AFTER CONNECTING

T

HE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY

if the oven door is firmly closed.

T

HE 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.

The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user’s failure to observe these instructions.

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ACCESSORIES

GENERAL

T

HERE ARE

a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use.

E

NSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE

are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking.

W

HEN 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.

I

F 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.

A

LWAYS ENSURE

that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

U

SE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT

under the

Glass turntable. Never put any other utensils on the turntable support.

Fit the turntable support in the oven.

GLASS TURNTABLE

U

SE THE

G

LASS 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.

CRISP HANDLE

U

SE THE SUPPLIED SPECIAL

C

RISP HAN

-

DLE

to remove the hot Crisp plate from the oven.

CRISP-PLATE

P

LACE THE FOOD DIRECTLY ON THE

C

RISP

-

PLATE

.

Always use the Glass turntable as support when using the Crisp-plate.

D

O NOT PLACE ANY UTENSILS

on the

Crisp-plate since it will quickly become very hot and is likely to cause damage to the utensil.

T

HE

C

RISP

-

PLATE

may be preheated before use

(max. 3 min..). Always use the Crisp function when preheating the crisp-plate.

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START PROTECTION / KEY LOCK

T

HIS 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).

T

HE 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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EN

T

O PAUSE COOKING

:

T

HE COOKING CAN BE PAUSED

to check, turn or stir the food by opening the door. The setting will be maintained for 10 minutes.

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

T

O CONTINUE COOKING

:

C

LOSE THE DOOR

and press the Start button ONCE. The cooking is resumed from where it was paused.

P

RESSING THE

S

TART BUTTON

TWICE will increase the time by 30 seconds.

I

F YOU DON

’

T WANT TO CONTINUE COOKING

:

R

EMOVE 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.

N

OTE

:

The oven will only hold the settings for

60 seconds if the door is opened and then closed after the cooking is finished.

COOLING DOWN

W

HEN A FUNCTION IS FINISHED

,

the oven may carry out a cooling procedure. This is normal.

After this procedure the oven switches off automatically.

T

HE COOLING PROCEDURE

can be interrupted without any harm to the oven by opening the door.

DOOR OPENING

P

RESS THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE DOOR

.

8

KITCHEN TIMER w q e

U

SE 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.

q P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the time to measure.

w P

RESS THE POWER BUTTON

repeatedly to set the power to 0 W.

e

P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

A

N ACOUSTIC SIGNAL

will be heard when the timer has finished to count down.

EN

CLOCK q wr et

W

HEN 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.

q P

RESS THE

S

TOP BUTTON

(3 seconds) until the left-hand digit

(hour’s) flicker.

w P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the hours.

e

P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

(The two right hand digits (minutes) flicker).

r P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the minutes.

t P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON AGAIN

.

T

HE

C

LOCK IS SET

and in operation.

N

OTE

:

K

EEP THE DOOR OPEN WHILE SETTING THE

C

LOCK

.

This gives you 10 minutes to complete the setting of the Clock. Otherwise, each step must be accomplished within 60 seconds.

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EN

w

COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES

U

SE THIS FUNCTION

for normal cooking and reheating, such as vegetables, fish, potatoes and meat.

q e

q P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the time.

w P

RESS THE POWER BUTTON

repeatedly to set the power.

e P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

O

NCE 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.

P

RESSING 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.

POWER LEVEL

P

OWER

750 W

MICROWAVES ONLY

S

UGGESTED USE

:

R

EHEATING 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 fish, meat, vegetables etc.

500 W M

ORE CAREFUL COOKING

e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cooking casseroles.

350 W S

IMMERING STEWS

,

melting butter.

160 W D

EFROSTING

.

Softening butter, cheeses and ice cream.

0 W S

ETTING

the standing time (when using the timer only).

10

JET START q

T

HIS FUNCTION IS USED

for quick reheating of food with a high water content such as clear soups, coffee or tea.

EN q P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

T

HIS FUNCTION 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

F

OLLOW THE PROCEDURE

for “cook & reheat with microwaves” and choose power level 160 W when defrosting manually.

C

HECK AND INSPECT THE FOOD REGULARLY

.

Experience will give you the times needed for various amounts.

F

ROZEN 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).

T

HE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE

alters the defrosting time. Shallow packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

S

EPARATE PIECES

as they begin to defrost.

Individual slices defrost more easily.

S

HIELD AREAS OF FOOD

with small pieces of aluminum foil if they start to become warm (e.g. chicken legs and wing tips).

T

URN LARGE JOINTS

halfway through the defrosting process.

B

OILED FOOD

,

STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES

defrost better if stirred during defrosting time.

W

HEN DEFROSTING

it is better to underthaw the food slightly and allow the process to finish during standing time.

S

TANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING ALWAYS IMPROVES

the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food.

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EN

JET DEFROST w q e

U

SE THIS FUNCTION

only if the net weight is between 100 g- 2 Kg.

A

LWAYS PLACE THE FOOD

on the glass turntable.

q P

RESS THE

J

ET

D

EFROST BUTTON

.

w P

RESS THE

+ / -

BUTTONS

to set the weight of the food.

e

P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

M

IDWAY 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.

N

OTE

:

The oven continues automatically after 2 min. if the food hasn’t been turned. The defrosting time will be longer in this case.

WEIGHT:

T

HIS FUNCTION NEEDS TO KNOW

the net weight of the food. The oven will then automatically calculate the needed time to finish the procedure.

I

F THE WEIGHT IS LESSER OR GREATER THAN RECOMMEND

-

ED WEIGHT

:

Follow the procedure for “Cook &

Reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when defrosting.

FROZEN FOODS:

I

F THE FOOD IS WARMER

than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose lower weight of the food.

I

F THE FOOD IS COLDER

than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose higher weight of the food.

M

P

FOOD

EAT

(100g - 2.0Kg)

OULTRY

(100g - 2.0Kg)

HINTS

Minced meat, cutlets, steaks or roasts.

T

URN FOOD

when oven prompts.

Chicken whole, pieces or fillets.

T

URN FOOD

when oven prompts.

F

ISH

(100g - 2.0Kg)

Whole, steaks or fillets.

T

URN FOOD

when oven prompts.

F

OR 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.

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GRILL

U

SE THIS FUNCTION TO

brown the surface of foods.

EN

q w

q P

RESS THE

G

RILL BUTTON

.

w

P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the time.

e

P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

e

D

O NOT LEAVE THE OVEN DOOR OPEN

for long periods when the Grill is in operation, as this will cause a drop in temperature.

N

OTE

:

P

RESSING THE

G

RILL BUTTON

during cooking switches the Grill element on and off. The timer will continue to count down when the Grill element is turned off.

E

NSURE THAT THE UTENSILS

used are heat resistant and ovenproof before grilling with them.

D

O NOT USE PLASTIC

utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of wood or paper are not suitable either.

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EN

w q e

GRILL COMBI r

U

SE THIS FUNCTION TO

cook such food as Gratin’s, Lasagne, Poultry and Baked potatoes.

q P

RESS THE

G

RILL BUTTON

.

w P

RESS THE

P

OWER BUTTON

to set the microwave power.

e P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the time.

r

P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

D

URING OPERATION

you can switch the Grill element on/off by pressing the Grill button.

T

HE

M

AX

.

POSSIBLE MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

when using the Grill is limited to a factory-preset level.

It is possible to switch the microwaves off by reducing the microwave power level to 0 W. When 0 W is reached, the oven switches to

Grill only mode.

POWER LEVEL

GRILL COMBI

P

OWER

S

UGGESTED USE

:

350 - 500 W C

OOKING

Poultry, Lasagne & Vegetables

160 - 350 W C

OOKING

Fish & frozen gratins

160 W C

OOKING

Meat

0 W B

ROWNING

only during cooking

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q w

q P

RESS THE

C

RISP BUTTON

.

w

P

RESS THE

+/-

BUTTONS

to set the time.

e P

RESS THE

S

TART BUTTON

.

CRISP e

U

SE THIS FUNCTION TO

reheat and cook pizzas and other dough based food.

It is also good for frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers etc.

I

T IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE OR SWITCH

,

the Power level or Grill, on/off, when using the Crisp function.

T

HE 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.

E

NSURE

that the Crisp-plate is correctly placed in the middle of the

Glass turntable.

T

HE OVEN AND THE CRISP

-

PLATE

become very hot when using this function.

D

O NOT PLACE THE HOT CRISP

-

PLATE

on any surface susceptible to heat.

B

E CAREFUL

,

NOT TO TOUCH

the ceiling beneath the Grill element.

U

SE OVEN MITTENS

or

the special Crisp handle

supplied when removing the hot Crisp-plate.

O

NLY USE

the supplied Crisp plate with this function. Other available Crisp plates on the market will not give the correct result when using this function.

EN

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EN

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

C

LEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE

normally required.

F

AILURE 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.

T

HE

G

RILL ELEMENT

does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but the cavity ceiling below it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with warm water, detergent and a sponge. If the Grill is not used regularly, it should be run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any splashes.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

D

O NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS

,

A

BRASIVE CLEANSERS

,

steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. which 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.

D

O NOT SPRAY

directly on the oven.

A

T REGULAR INTERVALS

,

especially if spill overs have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean.

T

HIS OVEN IS DESIGNED

to operate with the turntable in place.

T

URNTABLE SUPPORT

.

G

LASS TURNTABLE

.

C

RISP HANDLE

.

D

O NOT

operate the microwave oven when the turntable has been removed for cleaning.

U

SE A MILD DETERGENT

,

water and a soft cloth to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening.

D

O NOT ALLOW GREASE

or food particles to build up around the door.

CAREFUL CLEANING:

T

HE

C

RISP

-

PLATE

should be cleaned in mild, detergent water. Heavily soiled areas can be cleaned with a scouring sponge and a mild cleanser.

A

LWAYS

let the crisp-plate cool off before cleaning.

D

O NOT

immerse or rinse with water while the crisp-plate is hot. Quick cooling may damage it.

D

O NOT USE STEEL

-

WOOL PADS

.

This will scratch the surface.

F

OR STUBBORN STAINS

,

boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the marks.

D

O NOT USE STEAM CLEANING

APPLIANCES

when cleaning your microwave oven.

A

DDING 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.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

I

F 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.

T

HIS 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.

I

F 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.

S

ERVICE 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.

D

O NOT REMOVE ANY COVER

.

EN

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS

T

HE 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.

T

HIS 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.

T

HE SYMBOL

on the product, 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.

D

ISPOSAL

must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

F

OR 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.

B

EFORE SCRAPPING

,

cut off the mains cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains.

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EN

DATA FOR TEST HEATING PERFORMANCE

I

N ACCORDANCE WITH

IEC 60705.

T

HE

I

NTERNATIONAL

E

LECTROTECHNICAL

C

OMMISSION

has developed a standard for comparative testing of heating performance of different microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:

T

EST

A

MOUNT

A

PPROX

.

TIME

12.3.1

750

G

10

MIN

12.3.2

475

G

12.3.3

900

G

13.3

5 ½

15

MIN

MIN

500

G

40

SEC

P

J

OWER

ET

LEVEL

750 W

750 W

750 W

D

EFROST

P

P

P

C

ONTAINER

YREX

YREX

YREX

3.220

3.827

3.838

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

S

UPPLY

V

OLTAGE

R

ATED

P

OWER

I

NPUT

F

USE

MW

OUTPUT POWER

O

UTER DIMENSIONS

(H

X

W

X

D)

I

NNER DIMENSIONS

(H

X

W

X

D)

230 V/50 H

Z

1900 W (UK 2030 W)

10 A (UK 13 A)

750 W

H

X

W

X

D

382

X

595

X

320

187

X

370

X

290

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