Amica AMGF23E1GB Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

October 27, 2023
Amica

AMGF23E1GB Microwave Oven
Instruction Manual

AMGF23E1GB 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.
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| 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

Model AMGF23E1GB
Power supply 230 – 240V- / 50Hz
Operating frequency [MHz) 2450
Noise level [d13(A) re 1pVV] 51
Power Consumption [W] 1400
Nominal output power of microwaves [W) 900
Nominal output power of grill 1000
Oven capacity [I) 23
Turntable diameter [mm]
External Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm) 281 x 483 x 372
The oven is a built-in appliance no
Net weight [kg] 141

The appliance is designed for household use only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the appliance.
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.

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 particularly 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 children under 8 years old.
Microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet*
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Avoid contact with hot parts. Children 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 appli­ance.
Close supervision is needed to reduce the risk of fire inside the oven chamber.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as de­scribed in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in the appliance. Oven is specifically designed for heat­ing 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 ex­plode;
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 su­pervised 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 turntable, 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 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, 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 con­tainers/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 ‘s 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 mounted decorative frame*
The inner cavity surface is hot after use of the microwave 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.
ARNING 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 appliances properly grounded, please contact a qualified electrician or service  technician.
    If you must use an extension cord, use only a threewire extension with an earthinga 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 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.

Materials that cannot be used in a microwave oven

Type of cookware 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 fire in the oven.
Paper bags| May cause a fire 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.

Materials that can be used in a microwave oven

Type of cookware 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 fire in the oven.
Paper bags| May cause a fire 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.
PRODBLEM| CHECK| TROUBLESHOOT
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Amp Not switching on| No power to power wire| Repair power wire or connections.
No power to remold wire with receiver on| Check connections to radio
Burnt or broken fuse| Replace fuse
No sound, on one channel| Check speaker leads| Inspect for short circuit or an open connection
Check audio leads| Reverse Left and Right RCA inputs to determine if the problem is occurring before the amp.
Amp turning off medium I high volume| Check speaker load impedance| Be sure proper speaker load impedance recommendations are observed (If you use an ohmmeter to check speaker resistance, please remember that DC resistance and AC impedance may not be the same.)
Model| AMGF23E1GB
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Power supply| 230 – 240V- / 50Hz
Operating frequency [MHz)| 2450
Noise level [d13(A) re 1pVV]| 51
Power Consumption [W]| 1400
Nominal output power of microwaves [W)| 900
Nominal output power of grill| 1000
Oven capacity [I)| 23
Turntable diameter [mm]|
External Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm)| 281 x 483 x 372
The oven is a built-in appliance| no
Net weight [kg]| 141
Cookware material| Microwave| Barbecue grill| Combi Mode
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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
Metal rack (provided for the oven)*| NO| YES| NO
Aluminium foil and foil containers| NO| YES| NO

**SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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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*

Amica AMGF23E1GB Microwave Oven - Figure 2

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

  5. 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.

Amica AMGF23E1GB Microwave Oven - Figure 4

Accessible surfaces may become hot during operation.

OPERATION

This microwave oven has a modern electronic programmer to adjust the parameters of cooking or reheating.
Control Panel

DISPLAY SCREEN – Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed.
MICRO. – Be used to select microwave power level.
CLOCK – Be used to set clock function.
GRILL/ COMBI – Press to set grill cooking program.
AUTO COOKING – Be used to set auto menu cooking program.
PRESET – Be used to preset the oven to start a cooking program on time.
PAUSE/CANCEL – Be used to pause or cancel the entered program. It is also used to set chadlock.
Regulation knob to set time / weight /menu program
START/QUICK START – Be used to start a cooking program. Be used to set quick start program.

OPERATION
SETTING DIGITAL CLOCK
This oven equipped with a clock in 12 or 24 hours cycle.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 18:30.

  1. Press button once or twice.
  2. Turn dial to indicate the hour digit 18.
  3. Press button.
  4. Turn dial to indicate the minute digit 30.
  5.  Press to confirm the setting.NOTE :You can press the button once to check clock time in cooking process.

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.
and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.

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