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- Page 1 Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Owner's Manual, Cooking Guide, & Installation Instructions MVH150E MVH150W Attention: Keep these instructions for future reference. If microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........... Cooking Guide for Auto Cook ......... Auto Reheat ............SAFETY ..............Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat ......PrecautionsTo Avoid Possible Exposure To Auto Defrost ............Excessive Microwave Energy ......... Defrosting Tips ............Auto Defrost Chart ..........Important Safety Instructions........ -
Page 3: Safety
Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. open since open-door operation can result in It is particularly important that the oven door harmful exposure to microwave energy. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy. •... - Page 5 Safety • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby • Preserve the oven floor: food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury.
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Page 6: Information
SERVICE PLAN Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. Amana offers long-term service protection for this new oven. Asure Extended Service Plan is specially LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER designed to supplement Amana's strong warranty. -
Page 7: Microwave Oven Features
Information MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial [] Vent Grille Number Plated Glass Turntable Window with [] Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Handle Oven ControlD Panel Lock System Door SafetyD _" '_/3/ Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,500 W... -
Page 8: Oven Control Panel
Information OVEN CONTROL PANEL COOK HOLD WARM ............® START ® ® ®... - Page 9 Information 1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and PROGRAM: Touch this pad to set a cooking time. indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up 2.
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Page 10: Operation
Operation LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven, Please read this information before use, CAUTION DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMP_. HELP KITCHEN TIMER... -
Page 11: Vent Hi-Low-Off
VENT HI-LOW-OFF EASY COOK The VENT moves steam and other A time-saving pad, this simpiified control Iets you vapors from the cooking surface, quickly set and start microwave cooking without the Touch VENT once for High fan need to touch START pad, speed, twice for Low fan speed, or Example: To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes,... -
Page 12: Cooking At High Cook Power
Operation COOKING hJ HIGH COOK POWER COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. For best results, some recipes call for one Power Leve] for a certain length of time, and another Power 1, Enter the cook time, Level for another length of time. -
Page 13: Cooking Guide For Lower Power Levels
Operation COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using. cooking. -
Page 14: Popcorn
Operation AUTO COOK POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking bags of commercially packaged microwave pop_rn.. Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice. Pop only one package at a time. if you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's 1_Touch AUTO COOK pad instruction&To... -
Page 15: Cooking Guide For Auto Cook
Operation COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK CODE CATEGORY QUANTITY DIRECTIONS 1 cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Vegetables and Add water according to the quantity. 2 tbsp water Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 5 minutes. 2 cups Vegetables and 1/4 cup of water... -
Page 16: Auto Reheat
Operation AUTO REH EAT AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating. Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate. 1, Touch AUTO REHEAT pad, 3. Enter quantity/sewings, Category Number of cups/Items 2,, Choose food category. Dinner plate 1-2 se_ings Category Touch pad Soup/sauce... -
Page 17: Auto Defrost
AUTO DEFROST WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight to defrost frozen foods. -
Page 18: Auto Defrost Chart
Operation AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. MEAT Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with... - Page 19 Operation AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole (up to POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable 6 Ibs) breast-side down). Cover roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold warm areas with aluminum water.
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Page 20: Time Defrost
Operation TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost, Example: To defrost for 2 minutes. 1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad. 2,, Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch START pad. (Defrost starts) When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. -
Page 21: Cooking
Cooking GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS • Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the To get the best results from your microwave oven, cooking time to expose all sides equally to read and follow the guidelines below. microwave energy. -
Page 22: Appetizers/Sauces/Soups
Cooking APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS MEAT Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Cooking Meat: General Directions • Prepare the meat for cooking. Recommended - Defrost completely. • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable microwave use. - Page 23 Cooking Meat Cooking Table POWER MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS LEVEL Beef Form patties with depression in center of each. Hamburgers, Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning Fresh or defrosted agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. (4 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
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Page 24: Poultry
Cooking POULTRY Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. • Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the - Defrost completely. juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the thigh meat should be 180-185°F. -
Page 25: Pasta And Rice
Cooking PASTA AN D RICE There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, ove n. -
Page 26: Maintenance
Wipe spatters immediately with a Department at your nearest Authorized _wice wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or Center or call Amana at 1-800-843-0304(inside U.S.A) bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if 1-319-622-5511 (outside U.S.A). -
Page 27: Cooktop/Night Light Replacement
Maintenance COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main 1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power power supply. supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws.(2 middle screws) 3. -
Page 28: Microwave Utensil Guide
Maintenance MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS: OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers cake plates, liquid measuring cups, foil trays. -
Page 29: Before Calling For Service
Trouble shooting BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Check the following list to be sure a service call is Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? well as reviewing additional information on items to Only use the rack that is supplied with your... -
Page 30: Installation
Installation YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! - Write the model & serial numbers on the owner's manual. The model number label is located on the oven front. - Page 31 Installation YOUR SAFETY FIRST WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock! - Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions. DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT.
- Page 32 Installation YOUR SAFETY FIRST WARNING If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage. CAUTION Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover. Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage.
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Page 33: Parts, Tools, Materials
Installation PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. One power cord clamp and Backdraft damper / duct connector One dark-colored mounting screw (for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) (to hold the power cord) Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be... - Page 34 Installation PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION: Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top. Stud finder or thin nail. Clear tape (for taping the templates to the wall) Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole) Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting) Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)
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Page 35: Step 1 : Prepare The Electrical Connections
Installation STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING - FIRE HAZARD AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury. • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded! 1. -
Page 36: Step 2 : Prepare The Venting System
Installation STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM WARNING - FIRE HAZARD THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED! NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9. You may vent your oven in one of three ways. - Page 37 Installation STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper's sticking.
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Page 38: Step 3: Prepare The Venting Blower
Installation STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT. • DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock. Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. If you want wall-venting or room-vented (recirculating) installation, you must change the fan, as detailed below. - Page 39 Installation STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER blower plate mounting ;crews blowerunit exhaust pods exhaust "_%b_blower unit pods mounting screw Figure 15 Figure 1613 ROOM-VENTED (Recirculating) INSTALLATION: 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower "_lower plate blower plate screws. Remove the blower plate from cabinet.
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Page 40: Step 4: Prepare The Wall And Upper Cabinet For Installation
Installation STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION A thick, protectiveFI Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE covering CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover. Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage. - Page 41 Installation STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION WARNING BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL. Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock. DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET.
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Page 42: Step 5 : Install The Mounting Plate
Installation STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. Remove the templates from upper cabinet and wall. NOTE: If you are venting the oven through the wall, be sure you align the damper/connector on the rear of the mounting plate with the 3 1/4"x10" duct. Be sure the damper moves freely. -
Page 43: Step 6: Attach The Oven To The Wall
Installation STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL WARNING You will need two people to lift this microwave. power cord Failure to use more than one person could result in personal injury. 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See power cord[3 hole Figure 28 at the bottom of the mounting plate. - Page 44 Installation STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 6. Roof-vented installation: Align the damper/duct connector with the vent on top of the microwave oven. Damper should be on top of tab. Use two tapping screws (bright-colored) to attach damper/duct connector to the microwave oven. See Figure 36.
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Page 45: Warranty
AmanaAppliances willreplace,including r elatedlaborand travel,anypart(f.o.b.Amana,Iowa)whichprovesto be defective asto workmanship or materials. SECOND THRU FIFTH YEAR Amana Appliances willrepair or replace, includingrelated labor and travel, a magnetron tube, (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa), which proves defective as to workmanship or materials. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: WARRANTY LIMITATIONS: •...