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USER MANUAL WMF201G WHIRLPOOL

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• If material inside / outside the microwave oven ignite or smoke is emitted, keep microwave oven door closed and turn the microwave oven off. Disconnect the power or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• Do not leave the microwave oven unattended, 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.

• If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which provides protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.

• WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loosed door hin- ges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact qualied service person- nel.

• Make sure that the power supply code is undama- ged and does not run under the oven or cover any hot or sharp surface.

• Do not use the oven outdoors.

• Check that the voltage on the rating plate corres- ponds to the voltage in your home.

• Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of oven cavity wall. It prevents grease & food particles from entering the microwave inlet channels.

• Ensure the oven cavity is empty before mounting.

• Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check that the oven door closes rmly against the door support and that the internal door seal is not dama- ged. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

• Do 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 immer- se the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from hot surface, electrical shock, re or other hazards may result.

• Do not use extension cord: if the power supply cord is too short, have a qualied electrician or service- man install an outlet near the appliance.

• This microwave oven must be placed on a at, stable surface to hold its weight and the weight of food to be cooked in the oven.

• Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near combustible mate- rials.

• Do not operate the oven without turntable and turn- table support in their proper positions.

• The socket must be really accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

• Do not install this appliance in kitchen cupboards without the specified 45mm rear chimney. Inade- quate ventilation could adversely affect the perfor- mance and life of the appliance.

• Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

• Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely un- derstood, or if you have doubts as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

• The grounding 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 instruc- tions.4

• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during using. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the microwave oven.

• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuous supervision.

• The microwave oven is intended for heating foods 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.

• This 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.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

• Do not use your microwave oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or wi- thout shell since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes above 2000m. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.Do not leave the microwave oven unattended if you are using a lot of fat or oil since they can overheat and cause a fire!

• Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the microwave oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

• Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers or other combustible materials. Fire could result.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not hang or place heavy items on the door as this can damage the microwave oven opening and hinges. The door handle should not be used for hanging things on.

TROUB LE SHOOTING GUIDE

• 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 microwave oven has ample ventilation.

• Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the microwave oven once more.

• Open and then close the door before you try again. If the microwave oven does not work, do not make a service call until you have made the following checks: This 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 microwave oven (see Service label). Consult your warranty booklet for further advice.

• Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. Do not remove any cover. If the mains cord needs to be replaced it should be replaced by the original mains cord, which is available via our service organization. The mains cord must only be replaced by a trained service technician.5

PRECAUTIONS This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops,offices and other working environments;

• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

• Bed and breakfast type environments. No other use is permitted (e.g.heating rooms). GENERAL

• Do not use this product near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar area.

• Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes.

• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the microwave oven.

• Do not use your microwave oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be controlled.

• Use hot pads or microwave oven mitts to prevent burns, when touching containers, microwave oven parts, and pans after cooking. 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:

• Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

• Stir the liquid before placing the container in the microwave oven.

• After heating, allow standing for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container from the microwave oven. After 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 scald or burns can be avoided. CAREFUL

• The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol. Follow local disposal regula- tions. Keep potentially hazardous packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of the reach of children.
• This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help pre-vent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could other-wise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
• The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appli- ance 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.
• Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

• For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please con- tact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
• Before scrapping, cut off the mains cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS

• The appliance should not be operated without food inside of it. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.

• The ventilation openings on the microwave oven must not be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the microwave oven and poor cooking results.

• Put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the microwave oven will not be damaged. Never operate with the empty unit.

• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.6

• Failure to maintain the microwave 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.

• Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. which can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior microwave oven surfaces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.

• Use a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening.

• Do not use steam cleaning appliances when cleaning your microwave oven.

• The microwave oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.

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

• Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven being disconnected.

• Do not spray directly on the microwave oven.

• This microwave oven is designed to operate cooking cycles with a proper container in cavity directly.

• Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door.

• This product offers an AUTO CLEAN function, which allows for easy cleaning of the microwave cavity. For more details, please refer to the AUTO CLEAN section.

• The Grill element does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splas- hes.

• If the Grill is not used regularly, it should be run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any splashes, in order to reduce the risk of fire. MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ACCESSORIES

• There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suita- ble for microwave use.

• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.

• Ensure that the utensils you use are microwave oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking.

• When you put food and accessories in the microwave oven, ensure that they do not come in contact with the cavity wall of the microwave oven.

• This is especially important with accessories made of metal or metal parts.

• If accessories containing metal come into contact with the microwave oven interior, while the microwave oven is in operation, sparking can occur and the microwave oven could be damaged.

• For better cooking performance, it is suggested that you need to put the accessories in the middle of the inner cavity.

• Below accessories will come with the product, available for the microwave or grill using. GLASS TURNTABLE TURNTABLE SUPPORT WIRE RACK7

.Microwave 3Grill $Combi Grill (Grill with microwave) /Auto Defrost 1Auto Clean 4Auto Cook 2Kitchen Timer / Mute On/O by 3 seconds (Soften&Melt ,Special functions / Clocking setting by 3 seconds "Rotator Knob 0STOP

START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK

THIS AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION is activated one minute after the microwave oven has returned to “Stand-by mode”. When the safety function is activate the door must be opened and closed in order to start the cooking, otherwise the display will show “door”. DOOR The oven is in Stand-by mode when the clock is displayed (or when the display will show “:”, in case the clock has not been set). ECO STANDYBY: The function is set in order to have power saving. During Standby mode, you can press KNOB button for 3 seconds to enter ECO STANDBY mode.After cooking end, the display will show time or “:“ for 10 seconds then go to ECOSTANDBY mode. Press KNOB button for 3 seconds again to quit the mode.

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

TO PAUSE COOKING: The cooking can be paused to check, add or turn or stir the food by opening the door. The setting will be maintained for 5min. The function will be stopped by pressing STOP button during cooking. TO CONTINUE COOKING: Close the door and press the JET START button. The cooking is resumed from where it was paused.If you don’t want to continue cooking you can:Remove the food, close the door and press the Stop button. When required, you should:* Open the door.* Add or Stir or Turn the food (depen-ding on the required action).* Close the door and restart by pres- sing KNOB/JET START button. Notes: if the door is not opened within 2 minutes from the request to Stir or Turn the food, the microwave oven will continue the cooking process (in this case the final result may not be the optimal one). If the door is not opened within 2 minutes from the re-quest to Add the food, the microwaveoven will go to the Stand-by mode. DEPENDING ON THE SELECTED FUNCTION, it could be needed to add / stir / turn food du-ring cooking. In these cases the microwa-ve oven will pause cooking and ask you to perform the needed action. JET START THIS FEATURE ALLOWS YOU to start the micro- wave oven quickly.

Pressing the JET START Button, the Microwave function will start at full microwave power (800W) for 30 se-conds. Tips and suggestions:• It is possible to change the power level and the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started. To adjust the power level, simply press the Microwave button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to change the duration time. The longest cooking time is 90 minutes.

ADD / STIR / TURN FOOD

When the cooking is finished:The display will show the text “End”. An acoustic beep will signal once a minute for 2 minutes.Please note that reducing or stopping this programmed cooking cycle will not have a negative impact on the function of the product.9

GRILL THIS FUNCTION use a powerful grill to brown foods, creating a grill or a gratin effect. The Grill function allows browning foods like chesse toast, hot sandwiches, popato croquettes, sausages, and vegetables.

Turn the KNOB to set the cooking time, then press the KNOB/JET START button to start cooking.

• For food like cheese, toast, steaks and sausages, place food on the Wire Rack.

• Ensure that the utensils used are heat re- sistant when you use this function

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

• Be careful, do not touch the grill element.

• It is possible to change the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started.

• To change the duration time, please turn the KNOB. Or press the START button once to increase the duration time by 30 seconds. Tips and suggestions: NOTE: If you want to change the cooking function, press STOP button twice to stop the current function, then operate according to the instructions for the new function. CLOCK

• When plugged in, the screen shows“12:00” ( “12” flashing ), 1 minute later return to standby (before returning standby can di- rectly set clock). Tips and suggestions: TO SET THE CLOCK of your appliance:

Turn the KNOB to set the hour.

Press the KNOB/JET START button to conrm.

Turn the KNOB to set the minute.

Press the KNOB/JET START to con- rm the setting.

Turn the Knob to set the cook- ing time, then press the KNOB/JET STARTbutton to start cooking. MICROWAVE TO COOK WITH MICROWAVE POWER individually. Press the Microwave button again,the desired power level can be selected. POWER SUGGESTED USE 90W Softening ice cream, butter and cheeses. 160W Defrosting. 350W Simmering stews, melting butter. 500W More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cooking casseroles. 650W Cooking dishes, not possible to stir. 800W Reheating 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. MUTE OFF THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to activate/ deactivate all the sounds played by the appliance, including button press, warnings, alarm, and end of the function. Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS button for 3 seconds to put into mute, press the same button for 3 seconds again to turn on the sound. This function can operate at any time.10

AUTO DEFROST COMBI GRILL (GRILL WITH MW) USE THIS FUNCTION to defrost meat, poultry, sh, and vegetables automatically.

Press the Auto Defrost button repe- atedly or turn the KNOB to select the food category in below table and press the KNOB/JET START button to conrm.

100 - 2000gMinced meat,cutlets, steaks or roasts. After cooking, allow food to rest for 5-10min for better re-sults.

p 2 Veget-ables100 - 1000gLarger, medium and small cut vegetables. Before serving, allow food to rest for 3-5 minutes for better results. p 3 Fish

100 - 2000gWhole steaks or fish fillet.Allow food to rest for 5-10 minutes for better results.

p 4 Poultry100 - 2000gWhole chicken, pieces or fillets. After cooking, allow food to rest for 5-10 minutes for better results.

• For better result we recommend to de- frost directly on the cavity bottom.

• If the food is warmer than deep-free- ze temperature (-18°C), choose a lower weight than the food.

• If the food is colder than deep-free- ze temperature (-18°C), choose a higher weight than the food.

• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Individual slices defrost more easily.

• Standing time after defrosting always improves the result since the tempera- ture will then be evenly distributed th- roughout the food. Tips and suggestions:

THIS FUNCTION COMBINES MICROWAVE AND GRILL

heating, allowing you to cook gratin in less time.

Press Combi Grill button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the cook- ing type, press the KNOB/JET START button to confirm.

Turn the KNOB to set the cook- ing time, then press the KNOB/JET START button to start cooking.

• Ensure that the utensils used are micro- wave safe and heat-resistant when you use this function.

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

• Be careful, do not touch the grill element.

• It is possible to change the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started.

• To change the duration time, turn the KNOB or press JET START button once to increase the duration time by 30 seconds. Tips and suggestions: FOOD TYPE SUGGESTED USE CO_1 Combi 1 Seafood, Pudding. After cooking, it is recommended to allow food to rest for at least 5 minutes for better results. CO_2 Combi 2 Meat,whole chicken, pieces, or fillets. After cooking, it is recommended to allow food to rest for 5-10 minutes11

Press the Soften&Melt button.

Press Soften&Melt button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the desired recipe (see the table below).

Press the KNOB/JET START button to confirm the recipe and turn the KNOB to select the weight when the- re is a weight range in the table.

HIS AUTOMATIC CLEANING CYCLE will help you to clean the microwave oven cavity and remove unpleasant odors. Before starting the cycle:

Put 300ml water into a container (see our recommendations in the below section “Tips and suggestions”).

Place the container directly in the middle of the cavity. To Start The Cycle:

Press the Auto Clean button, the cle- aning cycle duration will be visible on the display.

Press the KNOB/JET START button to start the function. When The Cycle Is Finished:

Remove the container.

Use a soft cloth or a paper towel with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces. Tips and suggestions:

• For a better cleaning result, it is recom- mended to use a container with a dia- meter of 17-20cm, and a height that is lower than 6.5cm.

• It is mandatory to use a container of light plastic material that is suitable for the microwave.

• As the container will be hot after the cle- aning cycle is completed, it is recom- mended to use a heat resistant glove when removing the container from the microwave.

• For a better cleaning effect and removal of unpleasant odors, add some lemon juice or vinegar to the water.

• The Grill element does not need clea- ning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but the space around it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent. SOFTEN&MELT KITCHEN TIMER USE THIS FUNCTION when you need a kitchen timer to measure exactly the time for va- rious purposes such as letting the dough rise before baking etc. Note that the Kitchen Timer does NOT ac- tivate any cooking cycle. . When the product is in Stand-By Mode, press the Kitchen Timer Button. 3 Turn the KNOB to set the minutes to measure. $ Press the KNOB/JET START button. The function will start. An acoustic signal will be heard when the timer has finished to count down. The cooking recipe will be confirmed if the function button is not operated for 3 seconds, press the function key again to change the recipe type.

p 5 Soften Butter Refrigeration

500g/50g p 6 Soften Ice cream Frozen

1000g/50g p 7 Soften Cream cheese Refrigeration

Press the +/- button select suitable time, then press JET START button to start. THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to keep your dishes warm automatically. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Put 200ml water into a container.

Place the container directly in the middle of the cavity.

Open the door, remove the container, put the dough onto the turntable.

Close the door, press JET START but- ton to start . THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to raise the bread dough. When the clock counts down to 30 minutes,the display shows“Add“ (no operation for 5 minutes automatically return to standby). NOTE: Don‘t open the door during the countdown. The volume of the container should be at least 3 times the one of the dough. P3 YOGURT THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to obtain healthy and natural yogurt.

Press the Special functions button repeatedly or press +/- to choose P3.

Put 1000g milk and 1g yogurt star- ter(heat-resistant) or 15g yogurt into container, then add 50g sugar, mix well. And put into the middle of cavi- ty.

Press the JET START button to start It needs 5Hr20mins for this recipe. Please do not open the door during the countdown. It will taste better if you keep the yogurt in re- frigerator for 24hs after cooking. The cooking recipe will be confirmed if the fun- ction button is not operated for 3 seconds,- press the function key again to change the re- cipe type. NOTE:

Press Auto Cook button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the desi- red recipe (see the following table).

Press the KNOB/JET START button to confirm the recipe and turn the KNOB to select the weight when the- re is a weight amount in below table.

Press the KNOB/JET START button. The function will start. A SELECTION OF AUTOMATIC RECIPES with preset algorithms to offer optimal cooking results. NOTE: According to the selected recipe, after a certain time, the display would ask you to add or turn or stir the food. The cooking recipe will be confirmed once you leave the function button for 3 se- conds, press the Auto Cook button again to change the recipe type. Using MW safe dish as the container The performance will be better if covering the dish with lid or lm All the container should be sterilized with boi- led water or UV light.13

FOOD TYPE INITIAL STATE WEIGHT AMOUNT DURATION PREPARATION p 1 Homemade Lasagna Room temperature 250-1000g /50g 10-30 min Prepare your favorite lasagna recipe p 2 Soup Refrigerator temperature 300-1200g /300g 3-12 min Cover the dish, leave an air ventilation p 3 Scrambled eggs Room temperature 1-4/1 2-6 min Well beat the egg and water together, cover the measuring cup with plastic wrap, 15ml water for 1 egg p 4 Fish fillet Refrigerator temperature 200-500g /50g 4-7 min Cover the dish and leave a vent p 5 Meat loaf Room temperature 400-900g /100g 15-25 min Mix 800g mince meat, 2 eggs and 1.5g salt. Cover with film p 6 Hamburger Room temperature 100-400g /100g 22-28 min Put the hamburger( 100g/each) on the grill rack. Turn food when oven prompts p 7 Cupcakes Room temperature 300g (8cups) 5-11 min Put 125g eggs and 170g sugar into container then stir for 2-3mins,add 170g flour,10g baking powder ,100g water,50g butter, mix well,put food into the cups.Put the cups around the turntable to make uniform heat p 8 Vegetables Room temperature 200-500g /50g 3-6 min Cut the vegetable into pieces,add 2 tablespoon water. cover the dish and leave an air vent p 9 Popcorn Room temperature 100g 2-3 min Place the popcorn on turntable glass in the microwave oven p 10 Potatoes Gratin Room temperature 750-1200g /50g 20-30 min Ingredients: 750g peeled potatoes , 100g shredded cheese, 1 egg, white and yolk blended 200g milk plus cream (15-20% fat content) 5g salt

Preparation: Use a food processor to cut the potatoes into 4mm thick slices. Fill the container with approximately half the amount of sliced potatoes and cover with half of the shredded cheese. Add the remaining potatoes. Mix the eggs, milk- cream and salt using electrical mixer and pour it over the potatoes. Finally spread the remaining cheese evenly on top of the gratin. p 11 Green Beans Room temperature 200-500g /50g 3-7 min Add 2 tablespoon water, cover the dish and leave an air vent p 12 Beverage Room temperature 1-2cups 1-5 min Place the beverage in microwave safe dish14

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