Aspes AMWI1500CB - User Manual

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Overview

This document is an instruction manual for the Aspes Microwave Oven, model AMWI1500CB. It provides essential information for safe operation, technical specifications, and usage instructions.

Function Description:

The Aspes AMWI1500CB is a microwave oven designed for heating food and beverages. It offers various cooking modes including microwave, grill, and combination cooking. The appliance is intended for built-in household applications. It features a control panel with a digital display and a rotary knob for setting time and selecting functions.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model: AMWI1500CB
Rated Voltage: 230V~50Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1250W
Rated Output Power (Microwave): 800W
Rated Input Power (Grill): 1000W
Oven Capacity: 20L
Turntable Diameter: Ø245mm
External Dimensions: 595x343.5x388mm
Net Weight: Approx. 15kg
Installation: Intended for built-in use in a 60cm wide wall-mounted cupboard. Minimum installation height: 85 cm.

Usage Features:

Safety Precautions:

Do not operate the oven with the door open or if the door/door seals are damaged.
Do not place objects between the oven front face and the door.
Liquids and other foods should not be heated in sealed containers.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven to prevent ignition.
Only use microwave-safe utensils.
If smoke is emitted, switch off/unplug the appliance and keep the door closed.
Exercise caution when handling heated beverages due to delayed eruptive boiling.
Stir or shake contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars, and check temperature before consumption.
Do not heat eggs in their shell or whole hard-boiled eggs in the microwave.
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use; avoid touching heating elements.
Children less than 8 years of age should be continuously supervised.
Children aged 8 and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience, can use the appliance if supervised and instructed safely.
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door to avoid overheating.
When operating in combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision.
Metallic containers are not allowed during microwave cooking.
Drying food, clothing, warming pads, slippers, sponges, or damp cloths can lead to injury, ignition, or fire.
Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid electric shock.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons.
The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open (for ovens with a decorative door).

Grounding Installation:

The appliance must be properly installed and grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
It is equipped with a 3-wire cord and a grounding plug that must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded outlet.
Consult a qualified electrician if grounding instructions are unclear.
If an extension cord is necessary, use only a 3-wire grounding-type cord with an electrical rating at least as great as the appliance's rating.
The extension cord should be arranged to prevent it from draping over countertops or tabletops where it could be pulled or tripped over.
Adapters, multi-way strips, and extension leads should not be used due to the risk of overloading and fire.

Control Panel and Operations:

The control panel includes:

Micro./Grill/Combi. button: For selecting microwave, grill, or combination cooking modes.
Weight/Time Defrost button: For defrosting by weight or time.
Kitchen Timer/Clock button: For setting the kitchen timer or clock.
Start/+30Sec./Confirm button: To start cooking, add 30 seconds, or confirm settings.
Auto Menu button: For pre-programmed cooking settings.
Stop/Clear button: To stop cooking or clear settings.
Time knob: For adjusting time.
Weight knob: For adjusting weight.

Clock Setting:

Press "Kitchen Timer/Clock" twice; hour figures flash.
Turn the knob to adjust hours (0-23).
Press "Kitchen Timer/Clock"; minute figures flash.
Turn the knob to adjust minutes (0-59).
Press "Kitchen Timer/Clock" to finish.

Note: If the clock is not set, the oven will not function when powered. Pressing "Stop/Clear" during setting will revert to the previous status.

Microwave Cooking:

Press "Micro./Grill/Combi." once; "P100" displays.
Press "Micro./Grill/Combi." repeatedly or turn the knob to select desired power (P100, P80, P50, P30, P10, G, C-1, C-2).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm.
Turn the knob to set cooking time (0:05 to 95:00).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

Power levels: P100 (100%), P80 (80%), P50 (50%), P30 (30%), P10 (10%), G (0% microwave, 100% grill), C-1 (55% microwave, 45% grill), C-2 (36% microwave, 64% grill).
Time adjustment steps: 0-1 min (5 seconds), 1-5 min (10 seconds), 5-10 min (30 seconds), 10-30 min (1 minute), 30-95 min (5 minutes).

Grill or Combi. Cooking:

Press "Micro./Grill/Combi." once; "P100" displays.
Press "Micro./Grill/Combi." repeatedly or turn the knob to select desired power (P100, P80, P50, P30, P10, G, C-1, C-2).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm.
Turn the knob to set cooking time (0:05 to 95:00).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

If half the grill time passes, the oven sounds twice. Turn the food over, close the door, and press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to continue grilling for better results.

Quick Start:

In waiting state, press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start 30 seconds cooking at 100% power. Each press adds 30 seconds (up to 95 minutes).
In microwave, grill, combination cooking, or time defrost state, each press of "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" adds 30 seconds.
In waiting state, turn the knob left to set cooking time at 100% microwave power, then press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start.

Defrost By Weight:

Press "Weight/Time Defrost" once; "dEF1" displays.
Turn the knob to select food weight (100 to 2000 g).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start defrosting.

Defrost By Time:

Press "Weight/Time Defrost" twice; "dEF2" displays.
Turn the knob to select defrost time (MAX 95 minutes).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start defrosting. Defrost power is fixed at P30.

Kitchen Timer:

Press "Kitchen Timer/Clock" once; "00:00" displays.
Turn the knob to set time (MAX 95 minutes).
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm.
The buzzer rings 5 times when the time is reached. The kitchen timer is separate from the 24-hour clock.

Auto Menu:

Turn the knob right to choose a menu ("A-1" to "A-8").
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm.
Turn the knob to choose the default weight from the menu chart.
Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

Menu chart includes: Pizza, Meat, Vegetable, Pasta, Potato, Fish, Beverage, Popcorn with predefined weights.

Multi-section Cooking:

Up to 2 sections can be set. If one section is defrosting, it must be the first section.
Example: Defrost for 5 minutes (dEF2), then cook at 80% microwave power for 7 minutes.
1. Press "Weight/Time Defrost" twice; "dEF2" displays.
2. Turn the knob to select defrost time "5:00".
3. Press "Micro./Grill/Combi." once; "P100" displays.
4. Press "Micro./Grill/Combi." again or turn the knob to choose "P80".
5. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm; "P80" displays.
6. Turn the knob to adjust cooking time to "7:00".
7. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start. The buzzer sounds once for each section, and five times when cooking finishes.

Inquiring Function:

In microwave, grill, or combination cooking states, press "Micro./Grill/Combi." to display current power for 3 seconds.
In cooking state, press "Kitchen Timer/Clock" to display remaining time for 3 seconds.

Lock-out Function for Children:

Lock: In waiting state, press "Stop/Clear" for 3 seconds. A long beep sounds, "10" lights up, and current time (or "[- - -]" if not set) displays.
Unlock: In locked state, press "Stop/Clear" for 3 seconds. A long "beep" sounds, and the lock is released.

Utensils:

Suitable: Browning dish (bottom at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above turntable), microwave-safe dinnerware (no cracks/chips), glass jars (for warming only, no lids), heat-resistant oven glassware (no metallic trim, no cracks/chips), oven cooking bags (no metal ties, slits for steam), paper plates/cups (short-term use, supervised), paper towels (cover food, absorb fat, short-term use, supervised), parchment paper (cover, wrap for steaming), microwave-safe plastic containers (labeled "Microwave Safe", "Boiling bags" and tightly closed bags should be slit/pierced/vented), plastic wrap (cover food, do not touch food), microwave-safe thermometers (meat/candy), wax paper (cover, retain moisture).
Avoided: Aluminum tray (arcing), food carton with metal handle (arcing), metal or metal-trimmed utensils (shields microwave energy, arcing), metal twist ties (arcing, fire), paper bags (fire), plastic foam (melts, contaminates liquid), wood (dries out, splits, cracks).

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning:

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Clean the oven cavity with a slightly damp cloth after use.
Clean accessories in soapy water.
Carefully clean the door frame, seal, and neighboring parts with a damp cloth.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers on the oven door glass to avoid scratching and shattering.
Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of cavity walls, place half a lemon in a bowl with 300ml (1/2 pint) water, heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes, then wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Addendum:

Failure to maintain the appliance in a good state of cleanliness can degrade its surface, affecting its lifespan and potentially leading to a dangerous situation.
The oven should be cleaned regularly, and any food deposits removed.
The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

Turntable Installation:

Never place the glass tray upside down or restrict it.
Both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
All food and containers are placed on the glass tray for cooking.
If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact an authorized service center.

Troubleshooting:

Microwave oven interfering with TV reception: Normal, similar to other small electrical appliances.
Dim oven light: Normal in low power microwave cooking.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents: Normal, steam from food, some may accumulate on cool surfaces.
Oven started accidentally with no food in: Forbidden and dangerous.
Oven cannot be started:
- Power cord not plugged in tightly: Unplug, then plug again after 10 seconds.
- Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works: Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (by professional personnel).
- Trouble with outlet: Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
- Door not closed well: Close door well.
Oven does not heat: Door not closed well: Close door well.

WEEE Directive:

The product should be collected and treated separately according to the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Do not dispose of this product with household waste; send it to WEEE collecting points.