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- Page 1 Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual MWT4461D MWT4461WW Attention: 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
Contents Time Cook I ............10 Model Identification ............ 3 Important Safety Instructions ........4 Time Cook II One Step Cook Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure Auto Start............11 to Excessive Microwave Energy ......... 6 Time Defrost Electrical Requirements..........7 Grounding Instructions Power Level Cooking Time Defrost Guide .......... -
Page 3: Model Identification
Amana offers a complete line of appliances...refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Amana also manufactures a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. When buying one of these products, choose Caloric and Amana quality appliances. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instruction
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: READ all instructions before using the appliance. 10. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY: DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. -
Page 6: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
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. It is open since open-door operation can result in particularly important that the oven door close harmful exposure to microwave energy. -
Page 7: Electrical Requirements
15. Metal or ceramic accessories which are designed 12. Microwave convenience foods are often to absorb microwave energy to provide heat may packaged in specially designed packaging. be used with caution. Test device before use Special plates, lids, containers, or other (See Microwave Cooking section). -
Page 8: Special Features
Special Features of Your New Microwave Oven • 850 watts of cooking power, based on IEC 705 test method • 1.1 cu.ft. capacity • Complete reminder • Over the range installation Radio Interference Microwave oven operation may cause interference to radio, TV, or similar equipment. To reduce or eliminate interference: •... -
Page 9: Usage
Usage Control Panel AUTO START DISPLAY Programs oven to Displays time of day, begin cooking at a cooking time, power preset time of day level, cooking mode and (up to 12-hour instructions. delay). TIME DEFROST TIMER Gentle thawing using Functions as either Power level 3 (Low). -
Page 10: Oven Operation
Usage Oven Operation • • Vent Fan Set Minute Timer Protects microwave from excess heat rising from 1. Press TIMER pad. cooktop or range. Fan automatically turns on at low 2. Press desired time. For example, for 3 minutes, speed when excess heat is sensed. If excess heat is press 3,0,0. -
Page 11: Auto Start
Auto Start 6. Press START pad. Oven will automatically start at Programs oven to begin cooking at preset time of day (up programmed time. Programmed start time is dis- to 12 hour delay). played until reached. 1. Place food in oven. Close door. 7. -
Page 12: Time Defrost Guide
Time Defrost Guide 2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil or separate food if possible. -
Page 13: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide • • Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Directions below are for heating or reheating already- Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room necessarily indicate food is heated throughout. temperature. -
Page 14: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. VEGETABLES Vegetable Amount Time (min) Comments Asparagus 1 lb. 7 to 9, In 1 1/2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water and fresh spears Med-High (7) vegetables. Rotate dish halfway through cooking time. frozen spears 10 oz. -
Page 15: Microwave Cooking
Microwave Cooking Food Placement Browning Allow space between foods for proper cooking results. For Some foods prepared in microwave will not brown the best results, arrange thickest or hardest to cook portion of same as if done in conventional oven. This is particularly food toward outside of dish. -
Page 16: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Interior, Exterior and Door • Do not use cleaners containing ammonia. If walls, floor, and door of microwave oven become splattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with mild These could damage finish. detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth. Wring •... -
Page 17: Replacing Light Bulbs
Replacing Light Bulbs Tools needed • protective gloves • phillips screwdriver Warning • two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs (R0713503) To avoid electrical shock hazard available from Amana dealer, servicer, factory unplug power cord or open circuit service center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800- breaker to microwave oven before 843-0304 if inside U.S.A. -
Page 18: Asure Extended Service Plan
Amana is pleased to offer long-term service protection on this new microwave oven. Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong Caloric warranty. Asure provides budget-protecting coverage on microwave for up to five full years and includes parts, labor and travel charges. A participating Amana dealer has details.
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