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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow these Rules for Safe Operation
This microwave oven is designed to be safe and reliable. As with
all appliances, there are certain rules to follow. Make sure
2. PRECAUTIONS
everyone who cooks is familiar with this product's operation and
with these precautions.
3
i
i
(a)Always
press
RESET
before programming
the
oven.
(b) WARNING:
Liquids must be briskly stirred or poured (to
mix in air) before being heated in a microwave oven. If
air is not mixed into a liquid, the liquid can erupt in the
oven or after removal from the oven.
(c) Eggs must not be cooked or reheated in the she,, or
with an unbroken yolk. To do so may result in a pressure
build-up and eruption. Pierce the yolk with a fork or knife
before cooking.
Do not reheat previously cooked eggs in the microwave
oven unless finely chopped or scrambled.
(d) Home canning must not be done in a microwave oven.
Home canning is generally done with metal lids. Since
metal lids reflect microwaves, you cannot be assured that
the food product will be heated uniformly to 212°F or
above, and there is a probability of deterioration of the
food product. USDA extension specialists do not recom-
mend home canning in microwave ovens.
(e) Deep fat frying must not be done in any microwave oven.
The fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.
(f) WARNING:
Do not heat sealed containers
in any
microwave
oven. Containers with restricted openings
such as syrup bottles must not be used for cooking.
Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause the con-
tainer to break.
CHECKING
OVEN OPERATION
A,
B,
Oven Light
The oven light will come on when the door is opened. It-
will also come on when the oven is operating.
Check operation
of the interlock systems. The
START
and
STOP pads t urn theoven o n
and
off. Microwave energy is generated only when door is
closed, cooking time or temperature has been set, and
START
has been pressed. In addition, the oven has
interlock switches to assure no microwave energy is
generated when the door is open. To check or remove
food before the cooking time has elapsed, you may
either press
STOP
or open the oven door to turn the
oven off. Before the oven door opens, hidden interlock
switches sense the motion of the door handle and
automatically turn the oven off.
Here is how you may check the operation of
START,
STOP
and the interlock switches:
(g) Regular cooking thermometers
must not be used in a
microwave oven. Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause "arcing",
malfunction, and/or
damage to the oven.
(h) Plastic bags (and other air-tight containers)
must
always be pierced or opened before heating in a
microwave oven. This is needed to allow steam to
escape during cooking.
(i) Metal or ceramic accessories which have a special
design to absorb microwave energy to provide heat ("ac-
tive" accessories such as browning skillets) may be used
with caution. Be sure to test any such device before use
and to read carefully and follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions provided with the accessory. Any questions con-
cerning these accessory products should be referred to
the accessory manufacturer. Amana Refrigeration, Inc.,
does not endorse any brand of accessory. Remember
that all microwave accessories are not "top quality";
some may not be suitable for microwave cooking. Cau-
tion must be used when purchasing microwave
accessories.
(j) Newspapers
must never be used in a microwave oven
since they may ignite.
(k) Paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic
fibers woven through them must not be used because
the heated synthetics could melt and cause the paper to
ignite.
1. Place a glass of water in oven and close oven door.
2. Press RESET.
3. Press 5, then 0.
4. Press
START.
The oven should operate and the
oven light should come on.
5. Press
STOP.
The oven should shut off immediately
and the sound of the motor should cease. The oven light
should go out.
6. Open oven door fully. The oven light should come on
when the door is opened.
7. Press
RESET.
If under any of the preceding conditions the oven does not
operate as stated do not use it. Call your Amana dealer or
authorized service agency.
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