XType AMMB20E2SGB - Microwave Oven AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XType AMMB20E2SGB AMICA

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The pictures in this operating instructions are for illustration only. Full list of the appliance accessories may be found in an appropriate section of this operating instructions. SPECIFICATION CONTENTS SPECIFICATION 20 PRECAUTIONS 21

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 22

DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT 26

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 31

WAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open, because it may cause harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do not disable the safety interlocks, or attempt to circumvent them. Do not place anything between the front surface of the oven and the door or allow dirt or detergent residue to gather on sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particu- larly important that the oven door is properly closed and that there is no damage to: 1 door (dents, cracks) 2 hinges and locks (broken, cracked or loose) 3 door seals and sealing surfaces Any adjustments, maintenance or repairs should only be entrusted to the manufacturer's properly qualied service personnel. In particular, the work associated with removing the cover that protects the user against microwave radiation. Keep the appliance and its power cord away from chil- dren under 8 years old. Microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet*

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts be-

come hot during use. Avoid contact with hot parts. Chil- dren under the age of 8, should be kept away from the appliance, unless supervised by an adult person; Do not clean the appliance with steam Surfaces of the cabinet may become hot when the oven is operating;

• applies to oven models that are not built-in appliances22

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REF- ERENCE To reduce the risk of re, injury to people or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using the appliance, please observe the following basic safety rules:

Read the Operating Instructions before using the appli- ance. Close supervision is needed to reduce the risk of re inside the oven chamber. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as de- scribed in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in the appliance. Oven is specically designed for heat- ing or cooking food. It is not intended for industrial or laboratory use.

WARNING: When the appliance is used in a combined

mode, children can use the microwave oven only under adult supervision due to the high temperatures gener- ated;

WARNING: Liquids and other foodstuffs may not be

heated in sealed containers as the containers could ex- plode;

WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged

8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are su- pervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a com- petent person. Use only cookware that is suitable for use in microwave ovens; When heating food in plastic or paper containers, pay special attention to the microwave oven as containers may ignite;

• Applicable to microwave ovens with grill EN23

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

If you see smoke or re, turn off the appliance or unplug it from power and keep the door closed until the ames are smothered; Microwave heating of beverages can cause delayed boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling the container;

Cleaning instructions for door seals and adjacent parts may be found in an appropriate section of this operating instructions. The oven must be cleaned regularly. Remove any de- posits of food and leftovers Neglecting to keep the oven clean can damage the sur- face, which may adversely affect the durability of the appliance and cause dangerous situations Important! If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer or specialist repair centre or a qualied person in order to avoid danger.

Before using the oven, test heat the grill heater (smoke can be given off through ventilation grid): - switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window, - set the oven to heat the grill heater only for about 3 minutes without heating food. Oven must be placed on at a surface. Turntable and rotating trolley unit should be in the oven during cooking. Carefully put cooked food on the turnta- ble, and handle it carefully to avoid any breakage. Improper use of the browning plate may cause cracking of the turntable due to the high temperature.

Only use bags for cooking in microwave ovens, which are correct size. Microwave oven has several in-built circuit breakers to prevent emission of radiation, while the door is open. Do not tamper with these circuit breakers.

• Applicable to microwave ovens with grill EN24

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Do not operate the oven when empty. Operating the oven without food or dish with very low water content may result in re, carbonization, arcing and damage to the internal chamber shell. Do not cook food directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of turntable may cause its rupture. Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave. Uneven heating may occur and cause physical injury. Do not use narrow-necked containers such as bottles for syrups. Do not fry in deep fat in the microwave.

Do not do home canning in a microwave oven because not always the entire contents of pot reaches boiling point. Do not use microwave oven for commercial purposes. This appliance is intended for use at home or in facili- ties, such as*: kitchen for employees; in shops, ofces and other working environments, use by the customers of hotels, motels and other residential facilities, in rural residential buildings, in the accommodation facilities*; In order to avoid delayed boiling of hot liquids and bev- erages and the risk of burns, stir the liquid before plac- ing the container in the oven and again in the middle of cooking time. Then leave the container in the oven for a short time and stir again before removing from oven chamber.

Do not forget that there is a dish in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking. When the appliance is used in a combined mode, chil- dren can use the microwave oven only under adult su- pervision the high temperatures generated;

Please read the provisions of warranty25

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in- cluding children) with physical, mental or sensory hand- icaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accord- ance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Do not overcook dishes Do not use the oven for storage. Do not store amma- ble objects inside the microwave oven, such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. If lightning hits the power line, the oven may switch on automatically. Remove the wire clamps and metal xtures from con- tainers / paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven. Microwave oven must be grounded. Only connect to a wall socket with the proper protective conductor. See "Installing the protective circuit."

Some products, such as whole eggs (boiled or fresh), water, oil or grease, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in the oven. Operating the microwave oven should be done with adult supervision at all times. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or have access to the controls. Do not operate the oven when its terminal strip or plug is damaged, it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not cover or block the air vents on the oven.

• Applicable to microwave ovens with grill EN26

Do not store or use the oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water, near the kitchen sink, in a damp room or near a swimming pool. Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not allow the connection cord hanging over the edge of a table or counter. The appliance must be used with mounted decorative frame* The inner cavity surface is hot after use of the micro- wave oven.

Regularly check the oven and its power cord for dam- age. If there is any damage, do not use the oven

DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT

• applicable to built-in appliances In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation re- garding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec- tion centre collecting used electrical and electron- ic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments pro- vide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health haz- ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com- ponents and the inappropriate storage and process- ing of such goods.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE27

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock. The appliance is equipped with earthing wire with an appropriate plug. The plug should be in- serted into a properly installed and grounded outlet. If you do not completely understand earthing in- struction or you are unsure whether the appliance is properly grounded, please contact a qualied DANGER Danger of electric shock when touched, some inter- nal components may cause serious injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. WARNING Electric shock hazard. Improper use of earthing can cause electric shock. Do not insert the plug into the socket before the appliance is properly installed and grounded. electrician or service technician. If you must use an extension cord, use only a three- wire extension with an earthing connector. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage or injury resulting from connecting the microwave oven to a power source without a protective circuit or with a malfunctioning protection circuit. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord. If you use the extension cord: - Extension cord must be capable of withstanding nominal current required by the appliance. - Extension cord must be 3-wire with earthing, - Extension cord should be so arranged as not to be hung by the table top where it could be pulled by children, or caught inadvertently. During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment. All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropri- ate symbol. Important! During unpacking, keep the packaging material (polyethylene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) out of reach of children. UNPACKING

WARNING Risk of injury. Tightly closed containers may explode. Closed containers must be opened and plastic bags pierced before cooking. Materials that can be used and materials to be avoided in the microwave oven. The use of some non-metallic cookware may not be safe in the microwave oven. If in doubt, you can check the cookware following this procedure. Checking the cookware: 1 Fill the microwave-safe cookware with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml), and do the same with the test cookware. 2 Operate the oven with the maximum power for 1 minute. 3 Carefully touch the test cookware. If the test cookware is hot, do not use it in the microwave oven. 4 Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time. Materialsthatcannotbeusedinamicrowaveoven Typeofcookware Comments Aluminium tray May cause an electric arc. Transfer food to microwave-safe cookware. Cardboard box with metal handle May cause an electric arc. Transfer food to microwave-safe cookware. Metal or cookware with metal frame Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal frame can cause an electric arc. Metal closure - tightened May cause an electric arc and re in the oven. Paper bags May cause a re in the oven. Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid in it when exposed to high temperatures. Wood Wood dries out when it is heated in the microwave oven and can crack or break. Materialsthatcanbeusedinamicrowaveoven Typeofcookware Comments Aluminium foil Only as shielding. Small and smooth pieces can be used for the coating of thin pieces of meat or poultry, to prevent excessive cooking. Arc discharge may occur if the foil is too close to the oven walls. Film must be at least at a distance of 2.5 cm from the oven walls. Browning plate Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the brown- ing plate must be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Improper use may cause cracking of the turntable. Dinner dishes Suitable for microwave ovens only. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped cookware. Glass jars Always remove the lid. Use only for heating food to a suitable tem- perature. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may explode. Glassware Use only heat-resistant glassware in the microwave oven. Make sure that there are no metal frames. Do not use cracked or chipped cookware.29 COOKWARE

Bags for microwave cooking Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not seal with metal clamps. Paper plates and cups Cut through to allow the steam to escape. Use only for short cook- ing / heating. Do not leave the oven unattended while cooking. Paper towels Use to cover food to be heated to absorb fat. Use only for short cooking under constant surveillance. Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splashing or as a container for evapora- tion. Plastics Suitable for microwave ovens only. Should be labelled "for use in microwave ovens." Some plastic containers soften when the content is warmed up. Bags for microwave cooking and sealed plastic bags must be pierced or incised, or vented according to the directions on the package. Plastic packaging Suitable for microwave ovens only. Use to cover food during cook- ing in order to maintain moisture. Do not let plastic packing touch the food. Thermometers Suitable for microwave ovens only. (Temperature probes for meat and sugar). Wax paper Used as a covering to prevent splashing and to keep moisture. Cookwarematerial Microwave Barbecue grill CombiMode Heat-resistant glass YES YES YES Regular glass NO NO NO Heat-resistant ceramics YES NO NO Microwave-safe plastic utensils YES NO NO Kitchen paper YES NO NO Metal container NO YES NO Metalrack(providedfortheoven)* NO YES NO Aluminium foil and foil containers NO YES NO

• Available on selected models30

Microwaveovenaccessories Remove all packaging, both inside and outside the oven, before using the oven. The oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable 1 Rotating trolley 1 Operating Instructions 1 Grilling rack 1* A) Control Panel B) System security lock - disconnects power to the oven when the door is opened during opera- tion. C) Rotating trolley D) Turntable E) Door inner protecting shield F) Door 1 Never compress or place the turntable upside down. 2 When cooking, always use turntable and rotating trolley. 3 For cooking or heating always put the food on the turntable. 4 If the turntable breaks, please contact the nearest authorized service centre. Individual ttings:

• Available on selected models Note: The grilling rack supplied with the appliance should only be used when the appliance is set to "GRILL". Place the rack on the turntable. ** Trolley is available in two versions, depending on the model. These are not interchangeable. *** Turnable existing according to the model. In this case, put food on Your own plate and put into the microwave oven. TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

- Remove all packaging materials and components. - Check the oven for damage such as dents or door misalignment or breakage. - Remove any protective lm from the surface of the cabinet. - Do not install the oven if it is damaged. Do not remove the light brown mica cover bolted into the recess in order to shield the micro- wave magnetron. Installing

1. The appliance is designed for household use only.

2. The appliance can be used only after tting in kitchen furniture.

3. For tting instructions, please refer to "Installation guide"*.

4. Microwave oven should be installed in a cabinet with a width of 60 cm and a height of 85 cm from the

kitchen oor*. Do not remove the legs located in the bottom of the appliance*. Blocking the inlet and outlet openings may damage the microwave oven. Place the oven as far away from radio and television as possible. Operating microwave oven may cause interference to radio and television reception.

2. Insert the oven power plug into a standard household wall socket.

Make sure beforehand whether voltage and frequency are the same as on the oven's rating plate.

WARNING: Do not install the oven on the gas hob or other heat producing appliance. In the event of

such installation, the oven may be damaged and void the warranty. Accessiblesurfaces maybecomehot duringoperation.

• Applicable to built-in appliances32 OPERATION

When the microwave oven is electried,the oven will display “0:00”, buzzer will ring once. The oven will enter to waiting state.

3) Press to conrm, the minute gures will ash.

4) Press or to adjust the minute gures, the input time should be within 0--59.

5) Press to nish clock setting. “:” will ash. The current time will display.

Note: If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.

2. Microwave Cooking

1) Press the key once, and “P100” will display.

2) Press repeatedly or press or to select the microwave power. “P100”,

“P80”, “P50”, “P30”, “P10” will display in order.

3) Press to conrm setting.

4) Press or to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum cooking time is 95 min).

5) Press to start cooking.

NOTE: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as fol- low: 0-1min : 5 seconds 1-5min : 10 seconds 5-10min : 30 seconds 10-30min : 1 minute 30-95min : 5 minutes Microwave Power Chart Microwave Power High Med.High Med. Med.Low Low Display P100 P80 P50 P30 P10

• Press once, the screen will display “G”, and press repeatedly or press or to choose the power you want, and “G”,”C-1” or “C-2” will display.

• Press to conrm the power. Press or to set cooking time. (The maxi- mum cooking time is 95 minutes)

• Press again to start cooking. Example: If you want to use 55% microwave power and 45% grill power (C-1) to cook for 10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

1) Press once, the screen displays “G”.

2) Continue to press until the screen displays “C-1”.

4) Press or to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays “10:00”.

5) Press to start cooking.33

OPERATION Combination Power Program Display Microwave power Grill power Grill G 0% 100% Combi.1 C-1 55% 45% Combi.2 C-2 36% 64% Note: If half the grill time passes, the oven sounds twice, and this is normal. In order to have a better effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over, close the door, and then press to continue cooking. If no operation, the oven will continue working.

4. Defrost By Weight

1) Press once, the screen will display “dEF1”.

2) Press or to select the food weight. The range of weight is 100-2000g.

3) Press key to start defrosting.

2) Press or to select the cooking time. The maximum time is 95 minutes.

3) Press key to start defrosting.

Note: If half the defrost time passes, the oven sounds twice, and this is normal. In order to have a better effect of defrosting, you should turn the food over, close the door, and then press oven will continue working.

6. Multi-Stage Cooking

Can be set max two stages. If one stages is defrosting, it should be put in the rst stage automatically. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the next stage will begin. Note: Auto menu and speedy cooking cannot be set as one of the multi-stage. Example: if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80% mi- crowave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following:

1) Press once, the screen will display “dEF2”.

2) Press or to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes;

3) Press once, the screen will display “P100”.

4) Press repeatedly to choose microwave power till “P80” displays;

5) Press or to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;

7) Press to start cooking.

1) Press once, the screen will display “ 00:00 “ .

2) Press or to enter the correct timer. (The maximum cooking time is 95 min.)

3) Press to conrm setting.

4) When the kitchen time is reached, the buzzer will ring 5 times.

If the clock has been set(24-hour system), the screen will display the current time. Note: The kitchen Time is different from 24-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.34 OPERATION

1) In waiting state, press repeatedly to choose the menu .

2) Press to conrm the menu you choose.

3) Press or to choose the food weight.

4) Press to start cooking.

1) In waiting state, press key to cook with 100% power level for 30 seconds.

Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

2) During the microwave,grill,combination cooking and the defrost by time process,

press to increase the cooking time.

3) Under the states of auto menu and defrost by weight, cooking time cannot be

increased by pressing .

4) In waiting state, press to choose the cooking time. After adjusting the cooking

time, press to start microwave cooking with 100% power lever .35

10. Lock Function for Children

Lock: In waiting state, press for 3 seconds to enter the children-lock state and the current time will display if the time has been set, otherwise, the screen will display . Lock quitting: In locked state, press for 3 seconds, the lock is released.

11. Inquiring Function

1) In cooking states of microwave or grill and combination. Press or , the cur-

rent power will be displayed for 3 seconds.

2) If the clock has been set , during cooking state, press to check the current

time. It will be displayed for 3 seconds.

1) If the door is opened in the process of cooking, close the door and then press

to continue cooking.

2) Once the cooking programme has been set , is not pressed in 1 minute. The

current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.

3) The buzzer sounds once by efcient press, inefcient press will be no response.

13. Opening the oven door*

press button, the oven door will open. Note: Emergency opening of the door if no power*: Use suction handle added into the accessory bag. Stick it on the doors and pull it. *only appliances with a sensor for door opening36 Fault Possiblecause Howtocorrect Oven does not start. Power cord unplugged or not plugged properly into the socket Pull the plug and put it back in after 10 seconds. Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Replace the fuse or turn on the circuit breaker (any repairs by Amica service only) Problem with the power outlet Check the outlet by plugging in other appliance. The oven does not heat. The door is not closed properly. Close the door fully. Turntable makes noise when oven operates Rotating ring or bottom of the oven dirty. See "Microwave oven mainte- nance" Microwave oven interferes with the TV reception Television and radio reception may be disrupted when the microwave oven is operating. The same applies to small household appliances such as a blender, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. This is normal. Dimmed oven lighting. When cooking with low microwave power, oven light may be dimmer. This is normal. Condensation forms on the door, hot air comes out through vents. When cooking, steam can be released from food. Most of the steam escapes through the vents. However some steam can collect in the form of condensation on cooler parts, such as oven door. This is normal. TROUBLESHOOTING

CLEANING Before cleaning, make sure the oven is disconnected from the power source. (a) After use, clean the inside of the microwave oven with a damp cloth. b) Clean the accessories in the normal way in soapy water. c) Dirty door frame, seal and adjacent elements should be cleaned gently with a damp cloth. When clean- ing the surface of the oven door, use only mild soap or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth. When cleaning glass door, do not use any abrasive cleaners or sharp metal washers, as this may cause scratches on the surface and damage the glass. In order to clean the inner cavity: put half a lemon in a bowl, add 300 ml of water and turn on the micro- wave oven at 100% power for 10 minutes. After cleaning, disconnect the microwave oven from the power and wipe the inside with a soft, dry cloth.37

Warranty Warranty service as stated on the warranty card The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product. Manufacturer’s Declaration The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the re- quirements of the following European directives:

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