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- Page 1 Compact Manual Microwave User Guide Model Number: AMM2001 (B) (S) For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page(s) Safety instructions About your microwave 10-11 Product information Unpacking the microwave Product overview Microwave oven installation 15-16 Turntable installation 17-18 Control panel How to use the microwave 20-21 Cooking tips Cleaning the microwave Important utensil information Problem solving 25-28 Guarantee &... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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 gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • This microwave is intended for heating food and beverages only. The drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, wheat bags, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar is extremely dangerous and may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods (such as, jam, Christmas pudding, and mincemeat) which heat up very quickly. • Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • If materials inside the oven smoke or catch fire, keep the oven door closed to stifle the flames, turn the oven off at the wall switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit-breaker panel.
- Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which will absorb microwave energy. This may cause the dishes to crack or burn, and will slow down the cooking speed. •...
- Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • On the right hand wall of the cavity is the waveguide cover, microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook. It is important that this waveguide cover is kept clean at all times.
- Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it, wash it in warm soapy water or a dishwasher. Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and water, then dry.
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Page 10: About Your Microwave
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE Thank you for purchasing your Abode microwave oven. Designed with style and practicality in mind, this 20L manual microwave boasts impressive functionality with simple controls to make mealtimes easier. With a 2 dial control panel, this appliance is sleek, stylish and easy to use. - Page 11 ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE How do microwaves work? Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves similar to radio waves. While radio waves may vary in length from one metre to many kilometres, microwaves are very short (less than 12.5 centimetres). Microwaves do not make any heat themselves but cause water molecules in food to vibrate.
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Page 12: Product Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION Rated Voltage 220-240V/50Hz Rated Output Power (Microwave) 700W Oven Capacity (litres) *Internal volume is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. -
Page 13: Unpacking The Microwave
UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE Before you use your microwave oven 1. Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the large piece of plastic from the right hand side of the cavity wall (Refer to the below image). This is called a waveguide cover and allows the microwaves to pass through to cook the food. -
Page 14: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Safety interlock latches Control panel Door assembly and Turntable coupling window Roller ring Oven cavity Glass turntable Waveguide cover (do not remove) -
Page 15: Microwave Oven Installation
MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION • Place the oven as far away from radios and televisions as possible. Using the oven may cause interference with the reception. • Plug the oven into a suitable 13 amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors). - Page 16 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION The minimum installation height is 85cm. A minimum clearance of 10cm is required between the back of the microwave oven and the wall, and 5cm between the sides of the microwave oven and any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 20cm above the oven.
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Page 17: Turntable Installation
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION • Before first use, check that any securing tape and all packaging has been removed from the glass tray and turntable ring assembly. • These parts must never be restricted from rotating. • Never place the glass tray upside down. •... - Page 18 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION The glass tray, turntable ring, and turntable coupling assembly must always be used during cooking (as shown below). • Do not place the food directly onto the glass tray, always place on or in suitable microwaveable cookware. Please check that crockery is microwave safe before using. •...
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Page 19: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL POWER control dial There are 5 power levels including a defrost function, selected using the power control dial. The lower the power setting, the slower the microwave will heat the food. Make sure you follow guidelines on packaging when selecting a setting. -
Page 20: How To Use The Microwave
HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Turn on the power Connect the main plug into a suitable 13amp mains socket. Note: Make sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label located on the back of the microwave (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors.) Cooking with the microwave oven •... - Page 21 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE For information on power levels, please see the chart below: POWER Setting Equivalent Power Defrost M.Low M.High High 100% For some advice on defrosting weights and times, please see the chart below: Food Weight Defrost Time 200g About 4 minutes 400g...
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Page 22: Cooking Tips
COOKING TIPS Defrosting tips Microwaves penetrate around 4cm into most food. To maximize defrosting effectiveness follow the below guidelines. 1. For thick foods, turn regularly during operation in order to defrost evenly. 2. If food weighs over 500g, it is advised to turn at least 2 times. 3. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Microwave
CLEANING THE MICROWAVE • Before you clean the oven, turn it off and unplug it. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food or liquids stick to the oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. We recommend that you do not use harsh detergent or abrasives. -
Page 24: Important Utensil Information
IMPORTANT UTENSIL INFORMATION • Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles. • Do not use anything with a metal trim. • Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags. • Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which will absorb microwave energy. -
Page 25: Problem Solving
PROBLEM SOLVING WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always unplug the microwave before performing maintenance or trouble shooting checks. The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If this happens, you can stop the interference by moving the radio, TV or equipment as far away from your microwave oven as possible. - Page 26 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution Spillages or splashes can burn and catch fire, all food that is put into the microwave should be appropriately covered. All spillages or splashes must be cleaned, and all areas of microwave cleaned after each use. Burnt on food debris in the microwave, on the waveguide and behind the waveguide can cause the microwave to 'spark'.
- Page 27 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution By the very nature of how a microwave works, it ‘excites’ the water molecules in the food it is heating, causing them to move about and generate heat from within the food. Often when the food heats up it reaches the point where steam is released.
- Page 28 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly on 1. Glass turntable fitted the turntable and is not stopping the door from shutting incorrectly Door not correctly. shutting/ If the microwave is within its warranty period, please locking 2.
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Page 29: Guarantee & Customer Services
GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES At Abode, we take all our customer feedback seriously. Feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on 0345 209 7461 who will be more than happy to assist you. This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. -
Page 30: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS To check the availability of the following spare parts, simply contact our friendly Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461. Turntable ring Turntable coupling Glass turntable... -
Page 31: Connection To The Mains Supply
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY WARNING- THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of 220-240V~ 50Hz. Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage. This product is fitted with a 13A plug complying with BS1363. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, refer to customer services. - Page 32 CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY For UK use only – PLUG As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: •...
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Page 33: Notes
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Page 36: Disposal Information
Made by Product Care Trading Limited Product Care Trading Limited, Wigan, WN2 4AY/ PCT (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT5 Abode Support: call 0345 209 7461 The ‘wheelie bin’ symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. When this symbol is marked on a product/batteries, it means that the product/batteries should not be disposed of with your general household waste.
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