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- Page 1 MICROWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts or service, call: 1-800-688-9900, or visit our website at www.amana.com Table of Contents ... 2 Model AMC7159TA W10134751...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY...3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...5 Unpacking ...5 Location Requirements...5 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...6 Turntable ...6 Convection Rack and Drip Pan...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL...7 Display...7 Start/Enter ...7 Jet Start Feature...7 Off/Cancel ...7 Control Lock...7 Clock ...8 Timer...8 Tones...8 Options ...8... -
Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. -
Page 4: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. ■ Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN”... -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door, or ■... -
Page 6: Parts And Features
A. Door lock system F. Drip pan B. Light (not shown) G. Glass turntable C. Control panel H. Convection rack D. Metal shielded window I. Model and serial number plate E. Cooking guide label Turntable A. Turntable B. Hub C. Support D. -
Page 7: Microwave Oven Control
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink in the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. -
Page 8: Clock
Clock This is a 12- or 24-hour clock. To Set: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 1. Touch CLOCK SET. 2. Touch HOUR or MIN pads to set correct time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK SET. Use OPTIONS control to turn on or turn off the clock, and to set to 12 or 24 hours. -
Page 9: Microwave Oven Use
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food. -
Page 10: Cookware And Dinnerware
Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using. -
Page 11: Manual Microwave Cooking
Manual Microwave Cooking To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch MICRO pad. 3. Touch the MIN or SEC “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a length of time to cook. Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a cooking power other than 100%. -
Page 12: Sensor Reheat
Sensor Reheat The sensor in the microwave oven determines the reheating time based on the selection. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS Dinner Plate 8-16 oz (227-454 g) (refrigerated) Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Soup 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Place in microwave-safe container, cover... -
Page 13: Raising (Proofing) Bread
PREHEAT TEMPERATURE CHART Refer to recipe for recommended temperature settings. It is not necessary to preheat microwave oven unless recipe calls for it. FOOD TEMP Cookies 325ºF (163ºC) Breads, Brownies 350ºF (177ºC) Refrigerated Biscuits, Fresh Pies 375ºF (191ºC) Fresh Pizza, Frozen Pies 400ºF (204ºC) Muffins, Fresh Fish Fillets 425ºF (218ºC) -
Page 14: Auto Convection Cooking With Preheat
Auto Convection Cooking with Preheat Some Auto Convection settings will prompt to preheat the microwave oven before the food is placed inside. See “Auto Convection Preheating Chart.” To Auto Convection Cook with Preheat: 1. Touch Auto Convection pads until desired food item is displayed. -
Page 15: Combination Cooking
POULTRY CHART Poultry Portion Amounts Chicken-Frozen/Breaded Chicken-Boneless 0.5-2 lbs (0.2-0.9 kg) Chicken-Bone-in 0.5-3.5 lbs (0.2-1.6 kg) Chicken-Whole* 2-6 lbs (0.9-2.7 kg) Turkey Breast-Boneless* 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg) Turkey Breast-Bone-in* 3-6 lbs (1.4-2.7 kg) *After cooking, cover with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes, until desired doneness is reached. -
Page 16: Defrosting
Defrosting The automatic Defrost control can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting. -
Page 17: Microwave Oven Care
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. -
Page 19: Assistance Or Service
Factory specified replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Amana appliance. To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call us or your nearest designated service center. -
Page 20: Warranty
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Amana. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.