User manual WHIRLPOOL AVM 955/WP/WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. When heating liquids, e. g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. [. . . ] The sheath heater grills the surface of the food while microwave heats inside. Moreover, preheating your oven is not necessary. Turn POWER knob to select 550W power. Turn TIMER knob until display shows “25:00”. Press START. Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!CATEGORY Co-1 Co-2 Co-3 Co-4 MICRO POWER 180W 350W 550W 750W 14 HEATER POWER(%) 100% 100% 100% 100% * If you select 900W micro power, it will be same with Co-4. Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference GB 1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. 3 Do not dry clothes in the microwave oven, which may become carbonized or burned if heated too long. 4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains instructions, for the food you are cooking. Do not use ceramic containers which have metallic (e. g. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers. 16 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking GB Density of food Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Shape of food Microwaves penetrate only about 2. cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave. A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting. Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour. [. . . ] Use only warm, soapy water, rinse then dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. 18 Questions & Answers GB Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. [. . . ]