Amica Ammb25e2gi Built-in Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Amica AMMB25E2GI Built-In Microwave Oven

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE

DEAR CUSTOMER,
Your Amica appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

Before using the appliance, please read these Operating Instructions carefully

Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:

Important information concerning proper operation of the appliance and your personal safety.

Risks resulting from improper operation of the appliance. Activities that must be performed by a qualified technician.

Tips on how to use the appliance.

Information on how to protect the environment.

This indicates actions that must not be performed by the user.

SPECIFICATION

The appliance is designed for household use only.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect the operation of the appliance.

The pictures in these operating instructions are for illustration only. A full list of the appliance accessories may be found in an appropriate section of this operating instructions.

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE OVER-EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE 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 qualified 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;

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To reduce the risk of fire, 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 fire 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 specifically 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 generated;
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 competent 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;

If you see smoke or fire, turn off the appliance or unplug it from power and keep the door closed until the flames 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 deposits of food and leftovers.
Neglecting to keep the oven clean can damage the surface, 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 qualified 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 flat 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.

Do not operate the oven when empty. Operating the oven without food or dish with very low water content may result in fire, 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 facilities, such as*: kitchen for employees; in shops, offices 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 beverages and the risk of burns, stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again in the middle of cooking time. Then leave the container in the oven for 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, children can use the microwave oven only under adult supervision the high temperatures generated;

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance 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 flammable 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 fixtures 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.

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 a 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 damage. If there is any damage, do not use the oven

DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT

UNPACKING

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 appropriate symbol.
Important! During unpacking, keep the packaging material (polyethylene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) out of reach of children.

DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE 

At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with normal municipal waste. Instead, it should be taken to an electronic waste collection and recycling point. It is indicated by the symbol on the product itself, or on the Operating Instructions or packaging.

The materials used in making of this appliance can be reused, as indicated. By reusing or recycling the materials or parts, you will be playing an important part in protecting our environment.

Information about the relevant disposal points for worn-out electrical goods is available from your local authorities.

INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT

DANGER

Danger of electric shock when touched, some internal 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.

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 inserted into a properly installed and grounded outlet.

If you do not completely understand earthing instruction or you are unsure whether the appliance is properly grounded, please contact a qualified electrician or service technician.
If you must use an extension cord, use only a threewire 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

COOKWARE

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 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.

Materials that cannot be used in a microwave oven 

Materials that can be used in a microwave oven

Available on selected models

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Microwave oven accessories 

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 operation.
C) Rotating trolley
D) Turntable
E) Door inner protecting shield
F) Door

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

1. Never compress or place the turntable upside down.
2. When cooking, always use a 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 fittings:

1. Grilling rack
2. Turntable
3. Rotating trolley

• 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.
• The 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.

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 film 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 microwave magnetron.

Installing

1. The appliance is designed for household use only.
2. The appliance can be used only after fitting in kitchen furniture.
3. For fitting instructions, please refer to “Installation guide”*.
4. A microwave oven should be installed in a cabinet with a width of 60 cm and a height of 85 cm from the kitchen floor*.

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 the radio and television as possible. Operating a microwave oven may cause interference to radio and television reception.

Insert the oven power plug into a standard household wall socket.
Make sure beforehand whether the 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.

Accessible surfaces may become hot during operation.

OPERATION

Operation Instructions

[Kitchen Timer/Clock]

[Start/+30Sec./Confirm]

[Micro./Grill/Combi.]

[Weight/Time Defrost]

[Stop/Clear]

Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is electrified, the LED will display „0:00”, buzzer will ring once.

1. Press [Kitchen Timer/Clock] once to select clock function, the hour figures will flash.
2. Turn [ ] to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0-23.
3. Press [Kitchen Timer/Clock] the minute figures will flash.
4. Turn [ ] to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0–59.
5. Press [Kitchen Timer/Clock] to finish clock setting. ”:” will flash, and the time will light.

Note:

1. If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.
2. During the process of clock setting, if you press [Stop/Clear] the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking

Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] the LED will display „P100”.Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] four times or turn [ ] to choose the power you want, and „P100”, „P80” „P50”, „P30” or „P10” will display for each added press. Then press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm, and turn [ ] to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press [Start/+30Sec./ Confirm] again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

1. Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] once, the screen display „P100”.
2. Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] once again or turn [ ] to choose 80% microwave power.
3. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm, and the screen displays „P 80”.
4. Turn [ ] to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays „20:00”.
5. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking.

Note: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:

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.] the LED will display”P100”,and press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] four times or turn the [ ] to choose the power you want, and „G”,”C-1” or „C-2” will display for each added press. Then press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm, and turn [ ] to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] 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 [Micro./Grill/Combi.] once, the screen display „P100”.
2. Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] four times or turn [ ] to choose combi. 1 mode.
3. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm, and the screen displays „C-1”.
4. Turn [ ] to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays „10:00”.
5. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking

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 [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to continue cooking. If no operation, the oven will continue working.

Quick Start

1. In waiting state, Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking with 100% power, each added press will increase 30 seconds cooking time up to 95 minutes.
2. In microwave cooking or time defrost state, each press of [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] can increase 30 seconds of cooking time.
3. In waiting state, turn [ ] left to set cooking time with 100% microwave power, then press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking.

Defrost By Weight

1. Press [Weight/Time Defrost] once, and the oven will display „dEF1”.
2. Turn [ ] to select the weight of food from 100 to 2000 g.
3. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start defrosting.

Defrost By Time

1. Press [Weight/Time Defrost] twice, and the oven will display „dEF2”.
2. Turn [ ] to select the defrost time. The MAX time is 95 minutes.
3. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start defrosting. The defrost power is P30, and it will not be changed.

Kitchen Timer

1. Press [Kitchen Timer/Clock] twice, LED will display 00:00.
2. Turn [ ] to enter the correct timer.(The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)
3. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm setting.

When the kitchen time is reached, timer indicator will go out. The buzzer will ring 5 times. If the clock be set (24-hour system), LED will display the current time.
Note: The kitchen Time is differ from 24-hour system, Kitchen Timer is a timer.

Auto Menu

1. Turn [ ] right to choose the menu, and “A-1” to “A-8” will display, which means pizza, meat, vegetable, pasta, potato,fish, beverage and popcorn.
2. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm.
3. Turn [ ] to choose the default weight as the menu chart.
4. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use “Auto Menu” to cook fish for 350g.

1. Turn [ ] clockwise till “A-6” display.
2. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm.
3. Turn [ ] to select the weight of fish till “350” display.
4. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking.

The menu chart:

Multi-section cooking

At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section.
Example: If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following:

1. Press [Weight/Time Defrost] twice, and the oven will display “dEF2”.
2. Turn [ ] to select the defrost time till “5:00” display.
3. Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] once, the screen display “P100”.
4. Press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] once again or turn [ ] to choose 80% microwave power.
5. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to confirm, and the screen displays “P 80”.
6. Turn [ ] to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays “7:00”.
7. Press [Start/+30Sec./Confirm] to start cooking, and buzzer will sound once for the first section, defrosting time counts down; buzzer will sound once again entering the second cooking. when cooking finish, buzzer sounds five times.

Inquiring Function

1) In states of microwave,grill and combination cooking, press [Micro./Grill/Combi.] , the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the oven will turn back to the former state;
2) In cooking state, press [Kitchen Timer/Clock] to inquire the time and the time will display for 3 seconds.

Lock-out Function for Children

Lock: In waiting state, press [Stop/Clear] for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep denoting entering the children-lock state and the current time will diplay if the time has been set, otherwise, the LED will display . And lock indicator lights .
Lock quitting: In locked state, press [Stop/Clear] for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that the lock is released.

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 cleaning 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 microwave 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.

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE SERVICES

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 requirements of the following European directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC
• ERP Directive 2009/125/EC
• Directive RoHS 2011/65/EC
  and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.