AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page Flida_, .klal_ch 2004 10:52 Affi 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: 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:...
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&MC5101AAB GB.fm Page Friday, .klarch 2004 10:52 Affi Safety • A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming Important Safety Instructions, continued entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water- for extension cords are available and may be used with caution.
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AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page Flida_, Mal_ch 2004 10:52 Affi Safety WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or power cord under any circumstances.
AMC5101AAtB GB.fm Page Friday. March 2004 10:52 A.\i Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Checking Parts Safety .................... Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all Your New Microwave oven ............the parts shown here.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 6 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Place the even on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: Make sure there is adequate ventilation fer your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the...
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 7 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS One Minute+ p.10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power Auto Defrost p.12 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. Instant Cook Buttons Instant settings to cook popular foods.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 8 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight Setting the Clock The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash. been an interruption in power, the display shows"...
&MC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 9 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Using the Instant Cook Buttons Beverage ½ cup • Use measuring cup or mug ; do not cover. 1 cup 2 cups • Place the beverage in the oven. Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are •...
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 10 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Using the One Minute + Button Using the Handy Helper Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute 1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are increments at the High power level.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 11 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Using the Kids Meals Button Using the Snack Bar Button 1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are 1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 12 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Defrosting Automatically Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.
A,MC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 13 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Multi-stage Cooking Using the More/Less Buttons The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They Follow steps 1 and 2 in the "One-Stage Cooking" section on the only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or previous page.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 14 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Operation Using the Kitchen Timer Reheating Automatically To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want Press the Kitchen Timer button. to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time. Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you timer to run.
Cooking Instructions Not Recommended Cooking Utensils • Glass jars and bottles -- Regular glass is too thin to be used in a Recommended microwave, and can shatter. • Paper bags -- These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that •...
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 16 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Adding Moisture Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat evenly.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 17 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe • Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
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AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 18 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in •...
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 19 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Cooking Instructions Notes Auto Defrosting Guide Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. may still be icy;...
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Appendix Note : Troubleshooting Guide If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible power level, after the first 25 minutes the power level will problems and solutions.
• User's guides, service manuals and parts information are available • Adjustments after the first year. from Maytag Services sM,Amana Customer Assistance. • Repairs resulting from the following: - Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance. IN NO EVENT...
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time. Cooking 2.