This document provides operating instructions for the Amica AMMB20E1GB microwave oven, a built-in appliance designed for household use. It emphasizes safety, proper installation, and effective use of the various cooking functions.
Function Description
The Amica AMMB20E1GB is a microwave oven with multiple cooking modes, including microwave, grill, and combination cooking. It features a control panel for setting time, power levels, and selecting auto menus. The appliance is equipped with a turntable system to ensure even cooking.
Key functions include:
- Clock Setting: Allows users to set the current time, which is displayed on the LED screen.
- Microwave Cooking: Offers various power levels (P100, P80, P50, P30, P10) for heating and cooking food. Users can set specific cooking times up to 95 minutes.
- Grill or Combi. Cooking: Provides options for grilling (G) or combination cooking (C-1, C-2), which blend microwave and grill power. This mode also allows for setting cooking times up to 95 minutes. During grill cooking, the oven may prompt the user to turn the food over for better results.
- Quick Start: Enables immediate cooking at 100% microwave power with incremental time additions (30 seconds per press) up to 95 minutes. It can also add 30 seconds to ongoing microwave or time defrost cooking.
- Defrost By Weight: Automatically defrosts food based on its weight (100g to 2000g).
- Defrost By Time: Allows users to set a specific defrosting time (up to 95 minutes) at a fixed power level (P30).
- Kitchen Timer: A standalone timer function, separate from the clock, that can be set for up to 95 minutes.
- Auto Menu: Pre-programmed settings for common foods like pizza, meat, vegetables, pasta, potato, fish, beverages, and popcorn, simplifying the cooking process by automatically adjusting power and time based on selected weight.
- Multi-section cooking: Allows for setting up to two consecutive cooking stages, with defrosting always placed as the first stage.
- Inquiring Function: Displays the current power level during microwave, grill, or combination cooking, and shows the remaining cooking time during cooking states.
- Lock-out Function for Children: A safety feature that locks the control panel to prevent accidental operation by children.
Usage Features
The appliance is designed for ease of use with clear instructions for each function.
- Cookware Compatibility: The manual provides detailed guidance on suitable and unsuitable cookware for microwave, grill, and combi modes, emphasizing the importance of using heat-resistant materials and avoiding metal in microwave-only modes.
- Turntable System: The turntable and rotating trolley ensure even heating. Users are instructed to always use the turntable and to handle it carefully to prevent breakage.
- Safety Interlocks: The oven is equipped with safety interlocks that disconnect power when the door is opened during operation, preventing microwave energy exposure.
- Ventilation: Proper ventilation is crucial, especially during grill operation, to dissipate smoke and heat.
- Built-in Design: The AMMB20E1GB is a built-in appliance, requiring installation into kitchen furniture with specific cabinet dimensions (60 cm width, 85 cm height from the kitchen floor).
Maintenance Features
Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential for the appliance's longevity and safe operation.
- Cleaning:
- The inside of the microwave oven should be cleaned with a damp cloth after each use.
- Accessories should be cleaned with soapy water.
- The door frame, seal, and adjacent elements require gentle cleaning with a damp cloth and mild soap or detergent.
- Abrasive cleaners or sharp metal washers should not be used on the glass door to prevent scratches.
- For deep cleaning of the inner cavity, a method involving half a lemon, 300 ml of water, and 10 minutes of 100% microwave power is suggested, followed by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
- Regular Checks: Users are advised to regularly check the oven and its power cord for any damage. If damage is found, the appliance should not be used, and professional service should be sought.
- Professional Repair: Any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs, especially those involving the removal of covers protecting against microwave radiation, must be performed by qualified service personnel.
- Grounding: The microwave oven must be properly grounded to prevent electric shock. Users are instructed to connect it to a wall socket with a proper protective conductor and to consult a qualified electrician if unsure about grounding instructions.
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