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- Page 1 Microwave/Convection Owner's Manual AMC6138AAB/W/Q AMC6138AAS AMC6138AAB/W/Q AMC6138AAS Part No. : 8112P256-60 Form No. : A/01/04 Code No.: DE68-02896A-01...
- Page 2 Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS T O AVOID When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO should be followed, including the following: EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: 0 WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:...
- Page 3 Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water- for • Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming appliance.
- Page 4 Safety Note: WARNING Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if that circuit breaker is operable.
- Page 5 Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Checking Parts Your New Microwave oven ............... Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all Table of Contents .................. the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.
- Page 6 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC6138AAB/W/Q Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show after four seconds: Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the sides of Ileheal_...
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Page 7: Control Panel Buttons Amc6138Aas
Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC6138AAS Auto Reheat p. 13 Shows type and quantity of food to be reheated. Auto Defrost p. 15 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. One Minute+ p. 12 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. Instant Cook Buttons p. -
Page 8: Operation
Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Using the My Choice feature Language Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press My Choice to set these options. For your con- The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has venience, all the options are summarized in the following table: been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds"... -
Page 9: Selecting The Display Weight
Operation Selecting the Display Weight Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). The time can be displayed in either 24-hour or 12-hour format. Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The Press the My Choice button and then 6. The display shows "CLOCK 12HR/24HR OPTION". -
Page 10: Setting The Clock
Operation Setting the Clock Setting the Daylight Savings Time adjustment Press the Clock button. The display will show: Press the My Choice button and then 8. The Display shows "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME". Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. - Page 11 Operation Instant Cook Chart Using the Help system Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures. Item Weight Remarks Popcorn 1.5-1.75 oz Use one microwave-only bag of When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the 1.75 oz popcorn. Help button and then press the button that you want to get 3.0-3.5 oz Use caution when removing and...
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Page 12: Using The One Minute+ Button
Operation Using the One Minute+ Button Using the More or Less Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute The More or Less button allows you to adjust pre-set cooking times. It increments at the High power level. only works with Auto Reheat, Auto Cook, and Instant Cook buttons. -
Page 13: Automatic Reheating
Operation Auto Reheat Chart Automatic Reheating To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you Item Weight Remarks want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time. Plate of 1 serving • Cover plate with vented plastic wrap Food or wax paper Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of... -
Page 14: Automatic Defrosting
Operation Automatic Defrosting Automatic Cooking To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave Cooking your favorite foods is easy with the AUTO COOK buttons (Auto automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. Bake, Auto Broil and Auto Roast). - Page 15 Operation Auto Cook Chart • If foods are more underdone or overdone than desired, use the MORE or LESS buttons for personal taste. • Use a round metal pizza pan as a "cookie sheet" • An 8"-9" pie plate may be placed on the glasstray directly under the rack to catch any drippings...
- Page 16 Operation Multi-stage Cooking Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different each with its own time and power level. The power level lets you control temperatures.
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Page 17: Preheating The Oven
Operation Convection Cooking Preheating the Oven The convection mode uses dry heat to cook and brown foods. A high- Some recipes may call for preheating the oven before you cook with speed fan circulates hot air inside the oven to heat food quickly and convection, combination, or broil cooking. -
Page 18: Combination Cooking
Operation Combination Cooking Combination cooking can also be set by following the instructions below. The combination cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and convection cooking for food that is moist as Press Combo-1 (or Combo-2). well as crisp and brown. This type of cooking is ideal for large foods that require a long cooking time when prepared in a conventional oven (such The display shows "350F"... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Volume
Operation Adjusting the Volume Setting the Child Protection Lock The Sound function on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of You can lock your microwave oven so it can't be used by unsupervised children. the microwave's chime sound. The sound is initially set to its medium setting. -
Page 20: Demonstration Mode
Operation Demonstration Mode Setting the Remind End Signal You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven The Remind End signal can be set On or Off. operates without the oven heating. Press the My Choice button and then press 4. Press the My Choice button and then Press 9. - Page 21 Cooking Instructions Limited Use Cooking Utensils • Aluminum foil : Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of Recommended Use exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. • Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware : Use these if they are labeled •...
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Page 22: Testing Utensils
Cooking Instructions Testing Utensils Cooking Techniques If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can Stirring perform this test: Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. -
Page 23: General Tips
Cooking Instructions General Tips Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough. -
Page 24: Guide For Cooking Poultry In Your Microwave
Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. dish. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. -
Page 25: Guide For Cooking Eggs In Your Microwave
Cooking Instructions AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave • Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-boiled eggs in • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. the shell; they can explode. •... - Page 26 Cooking Instructions Recipes Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Beef and Barley Stew 1 V2Ibs. beef stew cubes, cut into l/z-inch pieces 1Acup butter or margarine V2cup chopped onion 1Acup chopped onion 1 YzTbs. flour 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce V2tsp.
- Page 27 Cooking Instructions Recipes Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 Ibs. small red potatoes, cut into Y2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into Y2-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 2 tsp.
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Page 28: Convection Baking Guide
Cooking Instructions CONVECTION BAKING GUIDE • Always use the short rack for convection baking. Remove all racks from the oven when microwaving. • Preheat oven for all convection baking. • Use a round metal pizza pan as a "cookie sheet". BREADS YEAST Pan : Glass or metal loaf oan... -
Page 29: Broiling Guide
Cooking Instructions BROILING GUIDE • Always use the high rack which has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Set the rack on the glass turntable. Place the food directly on the rack. • Foods may be brushed with butter or marinade if desired. •... - Page 30 Cooking Instructions COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE • When roasting meats and poultry, place meat directly on the low rack, which has been placed on the glass turntable and sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. • When using Combination cooking, multiply the weight of the meat by the minutes per pound, factor in the table below. After half the cooking time, turn the meat over, remove any accumulated drippings, return to the oven, and press Start.
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Page 31: Appendix
Appendix Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference. Troubleshooting Guide • This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other problems and solutions. -
Page 32: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC6138AAB/W/Q Oven Cavity 1.3 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source i20 VAC, 60 HZ Power Output 950 Watts (MWO) Power Consumption 1450 Watts (MWO) ! 600 Watts (Convection) Outside Dimensions 21 29/32"(W) X 12 23/32"(H) X 21 19/32"(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions... -
Page 33: Warranty
Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which Maytag Services sM,Amana Customer Assistance at fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge 1-800-843-0304, U.S.A. - Page 34 Quick Reference Feature Oper_ion Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use Number buttons to enter time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage Cooking ....... time. 2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for One Minute+ Cooking each minute of cooking.
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