User manual WHIRLPOOL AKL 536/WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] ENGLISH Electrical connection Prior to connecting, check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home. The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons or damage to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement. WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED! Before you operate the oven Please read the instructions and guarantee information and keep for future reference. Please complete the guarantee card and send to our Service Department. [. . . ] Coloured glass or glass with decorations shall be avoided since metal e. g. gold, might be part of the decoration and such decorations will be damaged. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand the temperature of the heated food. For cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature of over 120 °C. melamine, will be heated by the microwaves, and be damaged. Round or oval shapes give the most even cooking. Square or rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners because more energy is absorbed there. Shallow containers give more even cooking results. Material Glass (general) Glass (heat resistant) Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant) Earthenware China (heat resistant) Plastic (general) Plastic (heat resistant) Aluminium foil containers / aluminium foil Metal (pots, Pans, etc. ) Paper Microvawe cooking Yes (1) Yes Yes (1) Yes Yes Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (3) No Yes 1. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield delicate areas of food (this prevents over-cooking). Suitable Not suitable Metal containers, e. g. saucepans or frying pans should not be used in microwave ovens. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven just as they bounce off the metal walls of the oven and cause "arcing", a phenomenon that resembles lightning. Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used, but only to shield the areas that would over-cook (e. g. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. * Separate pieces as they begin to defrost; free-flow slices defrost more easily. * Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place. * When defrosting, it is better to under-thaw the food slightly and allow the process to finish during the standing time. The amount of food The more food you want to prepare the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, approximately seven minutes are required to cook two potatoes. Moisture content: Because microwaves are attracted to moisture, cooking time will vary according to water content. [. . . ] 1000 g water) 55 Electrical connection FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ONLY The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. In this case, the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE EARTH contact and the other two wires to the pins, irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fitted with a 16 Amp fuse. For replacement fuse covers please consult your guarantee card for the address of your local Service Centre. [. . . ]