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AMW 540
Selection window
Displays the selected function.
Multifunction knob
Turn to select a desired function:
Timer
Microwaves
Grill
Turbo Grill Combi
Crisp
Quick Heat
Forced Air
Forced Air Combi
Auto functions
Stop button.
Press shortly to stop or reset any
of the oven functions.
Keep pressed (3 sec) to enter
clock setting mode.
CHOOSING MICROWAVE POWER
MICROWAVES ONLY
Level
To be used for:
JET / 900 W
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.
750 W
Cooking of vegetables, fish, meat etc.
650 W
Cooking dishes, not possible to stir.
500 W
More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to
finish cooking casseroles.
350 W
Simmering stews, melting butter.
160 W
Defrosting.
90 W
Softening butter, cheese and ice cream.
0 W
Setting the standing time.
TURBO GRILL COMBI
Level
To be used for:
90 - 160 W
Fish & Fruit
160 - 350 W
Vegetables & Gratin
NOTE: Never operate the oven empty when using microwaves
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CONTROL PANEL
Auto button
Press to select one of the
Digital display
auto functions:
The display includes a 24-hour
Jet defrost
clock and indicator symbols.
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6
Sense Reheat
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6
Sense Crisp
6
th
Sense Steam
FORCED AIR COMBI
Level
To be used for:
90 W
Cakes
160 W
Fish or Poultry
350 W
Chicken or Gratin
Selector Indicator lights
These indicate which selection you
are currently working with.
MANUAL DEFROSTING
This function is used for defrosting food not
included in the Jet Defrost function.
Follow the procedure for "How to cook and
reheat with microwaves" and choose 160 W
when defrosting manually.
KITCHEN TIMER
Use this function when you need a kitchen
timer to measure exact time for various
purposes such as cooking eggs, pasta or
letting the dough rise before baking etc.
1. Turn the multifunction knob to the zero
position.
2. Turn the +/- knob to set the time to
measure.
The timer automatically starts the
countdown after 1 second.
Select button
Press to select setting:
Weight
Time
Microwave power level
+/- knob
Turn to set value of:
Time
Weight
Doneness
Jet Start button.
Use to start the cooking process or
invoke the Jet Start function.
JET START FUNCTION
This function is used for quick reheating of
food with a high water content such as; clear
soups, coffee or tea.
Press to automatically start with full
microwave power level and the cooking time
set to 30 seconds. Each additional press
increases the time with ½ min. You may also
alter the time by turning the Adjust knob to
increase or decrease the time.
This button also works as a normal start
button after setting a function.

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  • Page 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AMW 540 CONTROL PANEL Selection window Auto button Displays the selected function. Press to select one of the Select button Digital display auto functions: Press to select setting: The display includes a 24-hour Selector Indicator lights Multifunction knob...
  • Page 2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AMW 540 GRILL JET DEFROST FORCED AIR Use this function when cooking: PLEASE NOTICE Use this function for defrosting ONLY. Jet Use this function to cook meringues, pastry, Cheese toast & Hot sandwich To achieve perfect results it is NECESSARY Defrost can only be used for very fast sponge cakes, soufflés, poultry and roast...
  • Page 3 Instructions for use AMW 540...
  • Page 4: Installation

    INSTALLATION PRIOR TO CONNECTING AFTER CONNECTING Check that the voltage on the rating plate The oven can be operated only if the oven corresponds to the voltage in your home. door is firmly closed. Do not remove the microwave inlet The earthing of this appliance is protection plates located on the side of the compulsory.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Do not heat, or use flammable materials WARNING! in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire Do not use your microwave oven for hazard or explosion. heating anything in airtight sealed containers.
  • Page 6 PRECAUTIONS GENERAL LIQUIDS This appliance is designed for domestic E.g. beverages or water in use only! your microwave oven, overheating the liquid The appliance should not be operated beyond boiling point can without food in the oven when using occur without evidence of bubbling. This microwaves.
  • Page 7 ACCESSORIES GENERAL BABY BOTTLE HOLDER There are a number of accessories Use the Baby bottle Holder available on the market. Before you buy, when heating baby food in ensure they are suitable for microwave bottles that are too tall to use.
  • Page 8: Start Protection / Child Lock

    START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK This automatic safety function is The door must be opened and closed e.g. activated one minute after the oven has putting food into it, before the safety lock is returned to “stand by mode“. released. Else the display will show “door“.
  • Page 9: Kitchen Timer

    KITCHEN TIMER Use this function when you need a kitchen timer to measure exact time for various purposes such as cooking eggs, pasta or letting the dough rise before baking etc. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the zero An acoustic signal will be heard when the position.
  • Page 10: Jet Start

    JET START This function is used for quick reheating of food with a high water content such as; clear soups, coffee or tea. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the microwave position. 2. Press the Start button. Do not use with this function. This function automatically starts with full microwave power level and the cooking time set to 30 seconds.
  • Page 11 TURBO GRILL COMBI Use this function to cook such food as Gratin’s, Lasagne, Poultry and Baked potatoes. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Turbo Grill position. Do not use with this function. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the power level. 3.
  • Page 12 CRISP Use this function to reheat and cook pizzas and other dough based food. It is also good for frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers etc. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the crisp position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the cooking time. 3.
  • Page 13: Quick Heat

    QUICK HEAT Use this function to preheat the empty oven. Do not place food before or during preheating in the oven. It will be burned from the intense heat. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Quick heat position. 2. Turn the +/- knob to set the temperature. Do not use with this function.
  • Page 14: Forced Air

    FORCED AIR Use this function to cook meringues, pastry, sponge cakes, soufflés, poultry and roast meats. Do not use with this function. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Forced Air position. Use the Wire rack to put food on to allow 2.
  • Page 15: Auto Functions

    AUTO FUNCTIONS The auto functions on this oven need to know the net weight of the food. The oven will then automatically calculate the needed time to finish the defrost / cooking procedure. 1. Turn the multifunction knob to the Auto If the weight is lesser or greater than position.
  • Page 16: Jet Defrost

    JET DEFROST Use this function for defrosting Meat, Always place the food on the glass turntable. Poultry, Fish, vegetables and bread. For food not listed in the table below you should follow the procedure for “Cook and reheat with microwaves” and choose 160 W when defrosting.
  • Page 17: Auto Reheat

    AUTO REHEAT Use this function when reheating Stirring during heating readymade food or milk. During the heating process the oven may stop (depending on program) and prompts Place food onto a microwave-safe heat- you to “STIR” food. proof dinner plate or dish. —...
  • Page 18: Auto Crisp

    AUTO CRISP Use this function to quickly reheat your Auto Crisp is used only for frozen ready food from frozen to serving temperature. made food and fish fingers. During the heating process the oven may stop (depending on program) and prompts you to “STIR”...
  • Page 19 AUTO FA COMBI Use this function for foods listed in the Always use the baking plate when making table below. cookies and canned or frozen rolls. Grease the baking plate lightely or cover it For chicken and lasagne; ensure that the with baking paper.
  • Page 20: Maintenance And Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Cleaning is the only maintenance normally DISHWASHER SAFE: required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected. Turntable support. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of Glass turntable.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If the oven does not work, do not make a Important: service call until you have made the If the mains cord needs replacing it should following checks: be replaced by the original mains cord, * The Turntable and turntable support is in which is available via our service place.
  • Page 22: Special Note

    SPECIAL NOTE When a function is finished, the oven After this procedure the oven switches off carries out a cooling procedure. During this automatically. The cooling procedure can time the fan, turntable and light operate. be interrupted without any harm to the oven This is normal.

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