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- Page 1 ® * Additional alphanumeric characters representing other models in the series may follow each model number. Keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies oven.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Minute Timer ............Asure Extended Service Plan Reminder ............... Amana offers long-term service protection for this new Child Lock ............. microwave oven. Asure Extended Service Plan is Pause or Cancel Cycle .......... specially designed to supplement Amana's strong Complete Reminder .......... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message 11. DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO WARNING NOT use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a When using electrical equipment, basic safety swimming pool, and the like. -
Page 4: Caution
Do Contact accessory manufacturer with questions not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid, concerning these accessories. Amana does not liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from endorse any brand of accessory. oven. -
Page 5: To Excessive Microwave Energy
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Grounding Instructions CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate WARNING cooking. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Turntable Unpacking Oven • Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or Turntable provides even cooking. Place turntable roller dents inside oven cavity. in oven cavity so wheels are in track. Place glass tray on • Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase roller. -
Page 7: Control Panel
Control Panel DISPLAY Displays time of day, cook time, power level, and cook mode instructions. WORKSAVER PADS PROGRAM 1 & 2 Use to enter time not in oven memory. Program 1 & 2 POPCORN COOK REHEAT are set to power level 10 (High). ONE STEP COOK Press number pads 1 through 6for one to six minutes of cooking•... -
Page 8: Operation Vent Fan
Operation Vent Fan Pause or Cancel Cycle Open door or press STARTpad to pause. Press STOP/ Press VENTFAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and RESETpad to cancel cycle. OFF. Vent fan protects microwave from excess heat rising from cooktop or range. Fan automatically turns on Complete Reminder... -
Page 9: Changing Cookmatic ®Power Level
Changing Cookmatic ® Power Level One-Step Cook (1=6) Oven has ten power levels. When no power level is One-step process to program oven at full power for 1-6 minutes. selected, oven operates at 100% power during cook Place food in oven and close door. mode or at power level 3 during defrost. -
Page 10: Auto Accu-Thavp
Auto Accu=Thaw ® Accu=Thaw ® Auto Accu-Thaw _ automatically sets defrosting times Accu-Thaw _ automatically sets power level to defrost. Enter defrost time. Use to defrost bread, fruits, and and power levels. Use to defrost meat, poultry, or fish. Enter food weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (see baked goods. -
Page 11: Popcorn
Cook Popcorn Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and power levels according to selected food type. Place food in oven and close door. Press COOKpad. Press pad for desired food code. See table below. To avoid steam burns when opening bag, wear •... -
Page 12: Reheat
Care and Cieanin Reheat Interior, Exterior and Door Reheat is a feature used to automatically reheat If walls, floor, and door of microwave oven become previously cooked food. Reheat food types 1 through 5 splattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with mild allow up to 3 servings to be heated at once. -
Page 13: Charcoal Filter (Recirculating Installation Only)
• Do not operate venthood with charcoal filter removed. U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.) • 30 watt, oven light bulb available from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319- 622-5511 if outside U.S.A.) - Page 14 ChangingOven Light Bulb Changing Surface Light Bulb Unplug microwave oven. Unplug microwave oven. Remove two screws holding grille in place and Remove screw in front of light compartment covers remove grille, (underneath side of microwave oven), Remove 2 screws located above door near center of Lower cover until it stops.
- Page 15 • For cooking by time, see "Unchanged Condition" (1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside instructions below. U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends If readout appears wrong: contacting an authorized servicer if service is required • Press STOP/RESET. after warranty expires.
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Page 16: Microwave Utensils
Microwave Cooking Microwave Utensils Microwave Cooking Principles Recommended utensils include: glass, glass=ceramic, Decrease cooking times when: natural fiber cloth, non-recycled paper, plastic and • Foods are high in fat and sugar. wood. • Foods are porous. Not Recommended utensils include: aluminum foil, •... -
Page 17: Using Rack
Rack provides a flat surface for placing dishes that may Using Rack tilt if placed on the turntable. Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the rack, For best cooking results, remove the rack Rack allows you to place 2 dishes side=by=side. This is unless you are cooking on two levels. - Page 18 Cook'|n and Defrostin Guides Cooking Guide Comments Vegetable Quantity Time (Min.) Asparagus 1 lb. 7-9, level 7 1½ qt. oblong glass baking dish. Add 1/4cup of water. Fresh spears 10 oz. pkg. 1 qt. casserole dish. Frozen spears Beans 1 lb. cut in 10-12 Fresh green 1½...
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Page 19: Defrosting Guide
Comments Vegetable Quantity Time (Min.) Spinach 10-16 oz. Fresh In 2 qt. casserole, place washed spinach. 10 oz. pkg. In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. Frozen chopped and leaf Squash 1 lb. sliced Fresh summer and In 1½ qt. casserole, place 1/4cup water. yellow Winter acorn 8-11... -
Page 20: Program 1 Microwave Cooking
Quick Reference instructions Vent Fan Program 2 Microwave Cooking Place food in oven and close door. Press VENTFAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and OFF. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad. Press number pads to select first cook time. If power level other than 100% is desired, press Surface Light COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad. - Page 21 Popcorn 1. Remove outerwrapper f rommicrowave p opcorn. 2. Openovendoor, p lacepackage of popcorn in centerofovenfloor,andcloseovendoor. 3. Press POPCORN pad. Oven will start immediately. Cook Place food in oven and close door, Press COOKpad. Press pad for desired food code. Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces, Press STARTpad.
- Page 24 Part No. C8940848 (c?1997 Raytheon Appliances Printed in Korea Amana, iowa 52204...