Amana AOR27DE Use & Care Manual
Amana AOR27DE Use & Care Manual

Amana AOR27DE Use & Care Manual

Combination microwave and wall oven

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Combination
Microwave
and Wall Oven
Use & Care Manual
Models:
AOR27DE
AOR27DEW
Please Read Before Operating Oven

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  • Page 1 Combination Microwave and Wall Oven Use & Care Manual Models: AOR27DE AOR27DEW Please Read Before Operating Oven...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Retain these numbers and your Sales Receipt for proof of purchase should warranty questions arise. Your Sales Receipt is required should warranty service be needed. Complete the registration card, which is included with the packet that comes with the oven. This must be filled out and returned to Amana Refrigeration, Amana, Iowa 52204.
  • Page 3: Important Precautions And Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message 1. READ all instructions before using the 8. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a appliance. damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or 2.
  • Page 4 FOR SAFETY'S SAKE 4. Placement of Oven Racks -- Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Self-Cleaning Ovens 1.
  • Page 5 Eggs must NOT be cooked or reheated in manufacturer. Amana Refrigeration, Inc., does the shell, or with an unbroken yolk. To do so not endorse any brand of accessory. Remem- may result in a pressure build-up and eruption.
  • Page 6 (s) We do not recommend operating the microwave oven when the oven is empty. question. Amana Refrigeration, Inc., does Damage to the oven can occur if the oven is NOT endorse any brand of microwave con- venience foods, or any particular type of operatedempty for an extendedperiodof time.
  • Page 7: Control Panel Features

    CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Solid State Timer Oven Light Switch Oven Indicator Light Set Time Knob Clean Indicator Light Min/Sec Self-Clean Timer Bake Button Oven Thc.,m,_,st:t Dial Oven Button Hours _=leetoT Dial Button Stop Time Button Solid State Timer Control The Solid State Timer is used to program and control all timing Clean Indicator Light: This light glows when the oven is programmed functions.
  • Page 8: Symbol Key

    SYMBOL KEY' The symbols shown below are used in this Use and Care Manual and To return to the amount of cooking time remain- are a part of the clock/display on the oven control panel. To get the ing, push the button under the flashing arrow most from your oven, read through the following descriptions and (bake hours button).
  • Page 9: How To Set The Timer

    HOW TO SET THE TIMER The display will increase in one-second increments as you turn the set The minute/second timer 6an be used by itself, as well as, when time knob for settings of up to one-minute; by ten-second increments "BAKE,"...
  • Page 10: Baking

    Pan Placement • When using a large, flat pan that covers most of the oven rack, use only one pan at a time, for best results. • When using two racks and several pans, stagger the pans sono pan is directly above another. Place racks so that 1V2inches of air space are left above, below, and around all sides of each pan.
  • Page 11: Automatic Timed Baking

    AUTOMATIC TIMED BAKING NOTE: The solid arrow (_!') indicates you are using the bake function. You can program the oven to come on now, or automatically turn on The baking time is shown as "hours:minutes" in the display. later in the day and then turn off automatically A stop time is automatically calculated for you.
  • Page 12 Example: Setting automatic oven to start "later": Recommended for cured or frozen meats and most fruits and If the time of day is 3:00 p.m., and food is to be cooked at 350°F for 2 hours and should be ready to serve at 6:00 p.m. -- here's what to do: vegetables.
  • Page 13: Broiling

    BROILING Helpful hints Always use grid with broiler pan as it allows fat to drain away from meat as it cooks. A small amount of water (1/3 to 1/2cup) placed in the broiler pan (under the grid) also helps to reduce spattering smoking.
  • Page 14: Oven Care And Cleaning

    OVEN CARE AND CLEANING Before operating self-cleaning cycle: The self-clean feature is designed to eliminate the necessity for scrubbing and scouring soil baked onto the oven interior. Food soils 1. Remove all articles in oven. on the oven walls become harder and harder to remove with each Remove all pots, pans, broiler pans and anything else that may be heating in the normal range of oven temperature (150°F-550°F).
  • Page 15: How To Set The Self-Clean Cycle

    HOW TO START THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE To Start Self-Clean Cycle Now To Start Self-Clean Cycle Later Read previous section "Before You Start the Self-Clean Cycle", Read previous section "Before You Start the Self-Clean Cycle," before proceeding. Check that clock is set to correct time of day before proceeding.
  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning Of Other Parts

    2. Allow oven to cool before attempting to open door. What happens during the self-clean cycle 3. Turn thermostat dial to "OFF". • When this procedure for self-cleaning has been followed, the 4. Turn selector dial to "OFF". "Clean" and "Oven" lights will light indicating that the heating elements are in operation and the oven is in "Clean".
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Adjustments

    SPECIAL INFORMATION Oven Temperature Adjustment To replace oven light bulb • See Factory Set Position. • Loosen Screws and adjust one line. _i" Remove Thermostat Knob. After using the conventional oven for a period of time, you believe foods are consistently underdone or overdone, make the following adjustments: 1.
  • Page 18: Changing Oven Signal

    START, If under any of the preceding conditions the oven does not operate Here is how you may check the operation of as stated, do not use it. Call your Amana dealer or authorized STOP/RESET and the interlock switches: service agency.
  • Page 19: Control Panel Features

    THE CONTROL PANEL READOUT DISPLAY -- Normally shows REHEAT 1-- Programmed to heat for 10 seconds. time of day. • Shows remaining time when cooking by REHEAT 2 -- Programmed to heat for 30 time or using the Timer. seconds. •...
  • Page 20: Using The Pre-Programmed Convenience Food Pads

    USING THE PREPROGRAMMED FOOD PADS START. Place the food in the oven and close the oven door. 4. Press The oven willoperateand thetimewill STOP/RESET countdown."MICRO"and "POWER"willbe displayed. Press to clear the display. 5. The oven will stop and sound a signal at the end of the Press the desired preprogrammed pad.
  • Page 21: How To Change Time And Cookmatic Power Levels For Convenience Food Pads

    USING THE PREPROGRAMMED FOOD PADS TO COOK MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS For added convenience and quickness, the MINI MEAL, SOUP and The number and two letters representing the pad name will be displayed. For example, to heat three individual bowls of HOT DRINK pads will calculate the time to heat up to four individual servings automatically.
  • Page 22: Using The Independent Timer

    USING THE INDEPENDENT TIMER You can use the oven like an independent timer to time mixing or To erase the time from the display before the time has elapsed. other kitchen functions. 1. PressTIMER. TIMER. 1,_ Press 'q'IMER" will be displayed. 2.
  • Page 23 ACCU-THAW FROZEN CONVENIENCE BREAD DEFROSTING CHART BREAD TYPE PKG. SIZE DEFROSTING TIME* SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Frozen Bread Dough 1 lb. loaf 3 to 5 min. Wrap dough loosely in plastic wrap. Turn over and turn quarter turn halfway through defrosting time. Bake bread dough conventionally. Frozen Cinnamon Roll Dough 25 to 27 oz.
  • Page 24 ACCU-THAW FROZEN F RUIT D EFROSTING CHART PACKAGE SIZE UTENSIL DEFROSTING TIME* 10oz. 1-quart casserole 3 to 5 min. 20 oz. 1'/2-quart casserole 8 to 10 min. *For more information regarding defrosting, see page 22. General Instructions for Defrosting Fruit 1.
  • Page 25 ACCU-THAW FROZEN ROAST DEFROSTING CHART* WEIGHT DEFROSTING TIME** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Under 3 Ibs. 6 to 10 min./Ib. Turn over halfway through defrosting time. 3 to 6 Ibs. 6 to 10 min./Ib. Turn over after 5 minutes and halfway through remaining defrosting time. Let stand to finish defrosting if not completely defrosted.
  • Page 26 ACCU-THAW FROZEN POULTRY DEFROSTING CHART* WEIGHT &SIZE OFPOULTRY DEFROSTING TIME** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Pieces 1 lb. or more 6 to 10 min./Ib. Turn over halfway through defrosting time. Whole 6 to 10 min./Ib. 1 to 5 Ibs. Turn over halfway through defrosting time. 6 to 10 min./Ib.
  • Page 27: Defrosting By Weight Using Automatic Defrost Programs

    ACCU-THAW FROZEN BAKED PIE DEFROSTING CHART SIZE OF PIE DEFROSTING TIME* 6to 11 min. 8-inch (20 to 30 oz.) 10 to 15 min. 9-inch (30 to 40 oz.) *For more information regarding defrosting, see page 22. General Instructions for Defrosting Frozen Baked Pies 1.
  • Page 28: Using Two Cooking Programs

    USING TWO COOKING PROGRAMS Your oven can be programmed to first defrost a food product by by weight. Second, the food can be programmed to cook, all with time using ACCU-THAW or to defrost a meat, poultry or fish product one set of instructions.
  • Page 29: Cooking To Temperature/Holding At Temperature

    COOKING TO TEMPERATURE OR HOLDING AT TEMPERATURE The Temperature-Hold feature is designed to operate when the set 9. When set temperature is reached, the oven will sound temperature is 140°F or above. Food such as cooked meat, poultry a signal. If the set temperature is 139°F or lower, the oven or fish should be held at 140°F or above to prevent the growth of will automatically stop when the temperature is reached.
  • Page 30: Using The Lockout And Lock Feature

    USING THE LOCKOUT AND CUSTOM LOCK FEATURE The lockout feature can be easily programmed to disable the key pads To Program the Custom Lock Feature: so the microwave oven cannot be used. This feature can prevent 1. Press LOCK. "0"wi,bedisplayed. small children from accidentally programming or starting the oven.
  • Page 31: Utensil Guide

    UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Test: Use this test to determine when a glass-ceramic or Your microwave oven will make it possible to use utensils that you ceramic or plastic utensil is satisfactory to use for microwave have never used for cooking before. You will now be able to cook, cooking.
  • Page 32: Maintenance And Cleaning The Oven

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE MICROWAVE To Clean The Oven and Door Interior be careful not to bend the antenna. To replace, fit shield tabs If the inside walls, floor, door and splatter shield at the top of the into the three slots at the top of the back. Lift front until shield oven should become splattered, simply wipe them with a paper snaps into place.
  • Page 33: Microwave Oven: Before You Call For Service

    BEFORE CALLING FOR MICROWAVE OVEN SERVICE IF MICROWAVE POWER WON'T COME ON: Be sure you have read and followed the operating instructions. Avoid unnecessary service calls. The electronic control module START? • Did you press used in this microwave oven is the finest in versatility, quality and •...
  • Page 34: When Any Type Of Service Is Required

    PLAN Amana is pleased to offer an important opportunityfor long-term service protection on your new Amana appliance. The Assure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty that already accompanies your appliance, and it combines with this standard warranty to provide budget-protecting coverage on your appliance for up to five full years, covering parts, labor and travel charges.

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