Amana A CO15ZOA User's Manual
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1. I POWER Z LEVEL CONTROL KITCHEN SET UP TIMER NNO Cou _ HI LOW OFF _Hi LOW OFF 23 FEATURES DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven POTATO Touch this pad to cook potatoes from 1 to 4 PIZZA Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat one cup or two cups a beverage AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook vegetables rice or casseroles AUTO DEFROST Meat poultry fish Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight AUTO REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate soup sauce casserole roll muffin 10 EASY COOK Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level 24 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 18 20 21 NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights POWER Touch this pad to select a cooking power level PROGRAM Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear all entries2. Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear When done the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180 185 F Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry Watch the poultry as it cooks Drain and discard juices as they accumulate Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil Poultry Cooking Table POWER POULTRY LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Chicken pieces 41 2 51 2 minutes Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Place 21 2 3 Ibs per pound pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes 12 13 minutes per pound Chicken whole 3 31 2 Ibs Before cooking wash and shake off water Place breast side down on a microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook 1 of estimated time Turn breast side up brush with butter or browning agent Replace waxed paper Cook 1
3. BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE Owner s Manual Covering model ACO1520A Electric Microwave Keep instructions for future reference Be sure manual stays with microwave Contents Important Safety Instructions 0 0 0 eee Installation neccennais Peatures fat r a daca ete heats ets Operatora ann reece ce terra carrer COOKING ieveieitt ee nee ail ees Maintenance ne n n satnanddaweah tees Recommended Utensil oo eeeeeccseecceeeeeeeeeeees Troubleshooting 0 cee eee cee cseseseseceecetecseecsesesesseesseeees Amana Warranty ccccccceccecescceeeceeeseeeesseeeteeeeeneeeees Part No 3828W5A2026 Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly If the registration card is missing call Amana Consumer Affairs Department When contacting Amana provide product information from serial plate Model Number Manufacturing P Number Serial Number S N Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after wa
4. plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet Locate the oven away from strong draft areas such as windows doors and strong heating vents BE SURE you have enough space See Figure 3 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide IF cabinet depth EXCEEDS 13 1 2 microwave oven must be uninstalled to gain access to the two vent grille mounting screws on top of unitl Grille must be removed to replace the oven light bulb and charcoal filter See Maintenance section for more information Le Grounded Plug gt ES inside upper cabinet Is Power Supply mar 30 min cabinet opening width Cord Hole 30 min clearance from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop Use templates included with installation instructions Figure 3 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 Actual Size assembled as shown Two self tapping screws Actual Size On
5. 11 2 2 minutes 21 2 31 2 minutes 8 10 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 11 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 155 F Sirloin tip roast 3 4 Ibs 11 12 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 12 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 145 F 13 14 minutes per pound WELL 155 F Lamb Lamb roast rolled boneless 3 4 Ibs Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 11 2 2 minutes Form patties with depression in center of each Place on microwavable roast rack Brush with browning agent if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 1 minute Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with waxed paper Turn roast over after 15 minutes and again after 30 minutes Shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack Cover with paper towels After cooking let stand 1 minute 4 slices 6 slices 21 2 3 minutes 31 2 41 2 minutes
6. Chops Place chops in microwavable baking dish 5 7 oz each 2 chops Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170 F Turn chops over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F 18 20 minutes per pound 15 17 minutes per pound 4 chops 25 27 minutes per pound 165 F Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish Add seasonings and browning agent if desired Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string After cooking let stand in bag 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temperature of pork should reach 170 F before Loin Roast rolled boneless 3 1 2 4 1 2 Ibs serving Sausage links Fresh or Frozen defrosted 1 2 oz each 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links 8 oz pkg 45 60 seconds 1 11 2 minutes 11 2 2 minutes 13 4 2 minutes Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack Cover with waxed paper or paper towel Turn over halfway through cooking After cooking let stand covered 1 minute 38 COOKING POULTRY Cooking Poultry General Directions Prepare the poultry for cooking Defrost completely Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish When cooking legs arrange them like the spokes of a wheel Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering
7. completing the installation of the mounting plate again check the rear damper for free movement to assure it will operate properly 19 Figure 28 Exhaust Adaptor Damper Ae hinge side up Mounting Plate Slide exhaust adaptor into guides on rear panel 7 wall sida jo Guides Figure 29 INSTALLATION STEP 6 ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage you will need two people to install this microwave oven 1 Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs See Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate Reaching through upper cabinet thread power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet See Figure 30 power cord power cord 2 Rotate the microwave oven upward so the top of oven is against the bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame 3 Drop the lock pin and washer assembly into hole N left side hole and push the pin down as far as it will go See Figure 31 4 Place washers over two 1 4 x3 bolts Then insert a bolt down through each hole in the upper cabinet bottom Tighten the bolts until the gap between the upper cabinet and microwave oven is closed See Figure 32 5 Remove lock pin and washer If wall vented or room vented installation is used go to No 8 on the next page Figure 32 20 INSTALLATION STEP 6 ATTACH THE OVEN TO
8. which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following e Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION A GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded J BE p Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death
9. 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 3 Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace bulb cover and mount screw 5 Turn the power back on at the main power supply 4 Lift up the bulb holder A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage wear gloves when replacing light bulb 5 Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace the bulb holder 7 Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply 42 RECOMMENDED UTENSIL MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS treated for high intensity heat utility dishes loaf dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trim CHINA bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim PLASTIC Plastic wrap as a cover lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food Use plastic dishes cups semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food PAPE
10. Hole on Drywall Only For Wall Vented Only Draw Lines on Studs en aonan PAW i Center Line 4 Oo o o o o o o A o o o o o Oo O o o o o o ofo o o o oo Lo im Support Tab Support Tab Figure 26 Space More Than Wall Thickness Mounting ide elie Plate ai Toggle Bolt T aia TA i Bolt tino TS End Figure 27 18 INSTALLATION STEP 5 INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR MOUNTING PLATE FOR WALL VENTED 1 Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as described in step 5 item 1 page 14 2 Using a pencil put dots through slots F and G and through holes H and Remove the mounting plate and draw lines extending through the points This will give the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear mounting plate by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the plate on the wall side Push in securely until it is past the top locking tabs and in the lower locking tabs Take care to assure the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely Carefully guide the exhaust adaptor now attached to the mounting plate into the house duct before using the screws to attach the plate to the wall This will assure proper alignment for installation Return to step 5 item 3 page 14 to continue After
11. Level 5 or 1 cup rice 28 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes Fluff with fork Long grain and wild rice mix 2 1 3 cups water Add 4 to 5 minutes 6 oz pkg 24 minutes Quick cooking Cook water until it boils Stir rice into boiling water and 1 cup water Add let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is 1 cup rice 2 to 3 minutes absorbed and rice is tender Fluff with fork 40 MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety keep the oven clean inside and outside Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build up Never use rough powder or pads Wipe the microwave oven inside and out including the hood bottom cover with a soft cloth and a warm not hot mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome metal and aluminum surfaces Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon Clean your oven weekly or more often if needed CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 2 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher The
12. before cooking with microwave energy When skin is pierced steam escapes evenly 10 Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite a De net Operate even without ead or foodin overs 11 Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in cavity ape i oven Food or liquid could expand quickly and 5 Use only popcorn in packages designed and cause container or bag to break Pierce or open labeled for microwave use Popping time varies container or bag before cooking depending on oven wattage Do not continue to 12 To avoid pacemaker malfunction consult heat after popping has stopped Popcorn will scorch ar burn Da not leave oven unattended physician or pacemaker manufacture about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker 6 Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc malfunction or damage to oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules
13. immersing in cold water SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Steaks SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Break apart Rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water ace in a microwavable baking dish ace in a microwavable baking dish ace in a microwavable baking dish ace in a microwavable baking dish NOTE Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6 0 Ibs 4 0kg Available weight is 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 4 0kg 35 COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven read and follow the guidelines below Storage Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food e Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly For even cooking reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food
14. is over you will hear four beeps and END will display CAUTION Do not leave microwave unattended while popping popcorn BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages NOTE Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup Beverage heated with the beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care Beverage may be very hot remove from oven with care Example To reheat one 8 oz beverage if sop 1 Touch STOP CLEAR peverace 2 Touch BEVERAGE 3 Touch number 1 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display 30 FROZEN ENTREE You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight FROZEN ENTREE has preset times and cook powers for two weights To select weight press number 1 for 283g 10 oz or number 2 for 567g 20 oz Example for 283g 10 oz 1 Touch FROZEN ENTREE 2 Touch number 1 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display POTATO The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with the preset times and cook powers You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes NOTE Cooking times based on an average 8 ounce potato Before baking pierce potato with fork several times After baking let stand for 5 minutes Example To cook 2 Potatoes o 1 Touch STOP CLEAR AO CLEAR eee 2 Touch POTATO _ POTATO 3 Touch number 2 When the cook time is over you will hear four beep
15. this oven must be earthed A WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death do not alter the plug B UNPACKING OVEN Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately Do not attempt to use oven if damaged Remove all materials from oven interior If oven has been stored in extremely cold area wait a few hours before connecting power C RADIO INTERFERENCE 1 Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures a Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven b Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television c Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio d Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin BEFORE YOU START Proper installation is the installer s responsibility Write the model amp serial numbers on the owner s manual The model number label is located on the oven front The mounting plate is located on the back side of the microwave oven See Figure 1 BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Mounting plate Remove
16. 3 of estimated time again Shield if necessary Cook remaining 13 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes The temperature may rise about 10 F The temperature in the high should be 180 F 185 F when the poultry is done 6 7 minutes per pound Cornish Hens Whole 1 11 2 lbs each Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack Cover with waxed paper Turn breast side up halfway through cooking Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil Remove and discard drippings Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving 39 COOKING PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta rice and cereal require about the same amount of time but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven Cooking Pasta and Rice Tips and Techniques If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole undercook it so it is still firm Allow for standing tim
17. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed oven containers for example closed glass jars are 15 DO NOT store this oven outdoors DO NOT use able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this product near water for example near a this oven kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming 6 Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as pool or similar locations described in this manual Do not use corrosive 16 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water eae a pi D A His eles 7 veg 17 Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces See CCAM Cr sialon T neal Too CL Gly 1098H 18 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or is not designed for industrial or laboratory use counter 7 As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM 19 Clean the ventilating hood frequently PERSONS 20 Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or 8 See door cleaning instructions in Care and He ae Cleaning section of manual on page 42 21 Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters Corrosive cleaning agents usch as lye 9 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and based oven cleaners may damage the filters contents stirred or shaken before consumption in order to avoid burns 22 When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on 10 Do not use this oven for commercial purposes It 23 Suitable for use above both gas and electric is made for hous
18. IMAL 1 6 3 2 4 0 4 8 6 4 8 0 9 6 11 2 12 0 12 8 14 4 16 0 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 15 80 90 One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound DEFROSTING TIPS When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of O F taken directly from a true freezer If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS M
19. In large microwavable casserole combine water rice of Long grain rice and margarine and salt Cover with microwavable lid or vented 2 1 4 cup of water plastic wrap 2 cups After cooking let stand covered for 5 minutes of Long grain rice and 4 1 4 cup of water 1 cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with 2 cups vented plastic wrap CASSEROLE 3 cups 4 cups 31 OPERATION AUTO REHEAT AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating Example To reheat 3 cups of Casserole 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch AUTO REHEAT AUTO __ REHEAT 3 Choose food category Category peel Dinner Plate 4 Soup Sauce 2 Casserole 3 Roll Muffin 4 4 Enter quantity servings Category Number of cups Items Dinner plate 1 2 servings Soup sauce 1 4 cups Casserole 1 4 cups Roll Muffin 1 4 pieces When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT CATEGORY SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION 1 serving DINNER PLATE 2 servings Place on a low plate Cover with vented plastic wrap 1 cup SOUP SAUCE Place in shallow microwavable casserole Cover with vented plastic wrap CASSEROLE 1 piece 2 pieces ROLL MUFFIN 3 pieces 32 Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap Place on paper to
20. Knockouts Parts B Parts B Figure 13 14 Control panel side Mounting plate Mounting plate screws Figure 10 Tapping screw Bright color Exhaust adaptor Figure 11 g _ blower plate blower unit _____ a mounting screw mounting screw lt 5 blower plate A Fa blower unit exhaust ports Figure 14 INSTALLATION STEP 3 PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER blower unit _____8 mounting screw blower unit back plate exhaust ports Figure 15 ROOM VENTED Recirculating INSTALLATION 1 Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower plate screws Remove the blower plate from cabinet See Figure 17 2 Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven 3 Rotate blower unit so that the exhaust ports face the front of the cabinet See Figure 18 4 Place blower unit back into microwave oven 5 Reattach blower plate to microwave oven Attach with the one blower unit mounting screw and then the two blower plate mounting screws See Figure 19 Figure 18 blower unit g ________ blower plate mounting screw 1 lt 2 blower unit exhaust ports Figure 16 blower plate blower unit _ _ _ mounting screw mounting screw gt blower plate i ES 3 back plate T gt blower unit gt Parts B Figure 17 blower plate mounting screw blower plat
21. NG BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call If nothing on the oven operates check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house check that controls are set properly If the oven interior light does not work the light bulb is loose or defective If oven will not cook check that control panel was programmed correctly check that door is firmly closed check that Start Pad was touched check that timer wasn t started instead of a cook function If oven takes longer than normal to be sure the Power Level is programmed properly cook or cooks too rapidly If the time of day clock does not check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet always keep correct time receptacle be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit If food cooks unevenly be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount time amp power levels were correctly followed be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit be sure food is completely defrosted be
22. OULD result in severe personal injury or death A CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating microwave Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message A WARNING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 READ all instructions before using oven 11 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven 2 READ AND FOLLOW the specific 12 DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE been damaged or dropped ENERGY on this page 13 This oven including power cord must be serviced 3 This oven MUST BE GROUNDED Connect only ONLY by qualified service personnel Special to properly GROUNDED outlet See EARTHING tools are required to service oven Contact INSTRUCTIONS on page 6 nearest authorized service facility for examination 4 Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance repair or adjustment with the installation instructions in this manual 14
23. R Paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for use in the microwave oven METAL UTENSILS Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven woop Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Baskets react in the same way TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking Tightly closed pouches could explode BROWN PAPER Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb too much heat and could burn FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS Any utensil that is cracked flawed or chipped may break in the oven METAL TWIST TIES Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags They become hot and could cause a fire 43 TROUBLE SHOOTI
24. RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons c If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel i Do not overheat the liquid ii Stir the liquid both before and halfway through d DO NOT use the cavity for storage DO NOT leave heating it paper products cooking utensils or food in the ili Do not use straight sided containers with narrow cavity when not in use necks iv After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container v Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage observe the following 1 Do not deep fat fry in oven Fat could overheat and 7 Do not use metal utensils in oven be hazardous to handle 8 Never use paper plastic or other combustible 2 Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an materials that are not intended for cooking unbroken yolk using microwave energy Pressure 9 may build up and erupt Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking When cooking with paper plastic or other combustible materials follow manufacturer s recommendations on product use 3 Pierce skin of potatoes tomatoes and similar foods
25. START Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after oven begins to cook retouch START CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer CONTROL SET UP Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed defrost weight and demo mode operations VENT HI LOW OFF Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light 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 4 CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use stoneware aluminum foil metal utensils or metal trimmed utensils in the oven 4 CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not run oven empty CLOCK Example Te set 8 00 AM 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch CLOCK 3 Enter the time by using the number key pad 4 Touch CLOCK or START CLOCK 25 KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To count 3 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Pea 2 Touch KITCHEN TIMER _ KITCHEN J _ TIMER p 3 Enter the time by using the n
26. THE WALL 6 Roof vented installation See Figure 33 Install ductwork through the vent opening in the upper cabinet Complete the venting system through the roof according to the method needed See PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STEP 2 on the page 8 Use caulking to seal exterior roof opening around the exhaust cap See Figure 6 on page 8 Figure 33 7 Use power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply cord Install the power supply cord clamp using a screw as shown in Figure 34 to inside of the cabinet Figure 34 8 To install the grease filter Slide it into the slide slot then push up and toward oven center to lock See Figure 35 9 Plug in the power supply cord Figure 35 10 Read your Owner s Manual then check the operation of your microwave oven 21 FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Window with Metal Shield Glass Turntable Vent Grille Cooking Guide Door Handle Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Panel Cooktop Countertop Light Grease Filter OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC 60 Hz Input Power 1 500 W Cooking Power 950 W IEC 60705 Standard Frequency 2 450 MHz Rated Current 13A Outer Dimensions WxHxD 29 15 16 x 16 7716 x 15 378 Cavity Volume 1 5 Cu Ft Net Weight 52 Ibs 22 FEATURES OVEN CONTROL PANEL
27. WARM L WARM Grr 3 Touch START NOTES HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during HOLD WARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could be covered during HOLD WARM To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle While you are programming the cooking instructions touch HOLD WARM before touching START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones and WARM will appear in the oven display You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST or multi cycle cooking OPERATION CONTROL SET UP You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed defrost weight and demo mode operations See following chart for more information CONTROL NUMBER SET UP NUMBER RESULT Sound ON OFF 1 Sound ON s 2 Sound OFF 2 Clock display 1 Clock ON conte 2 Clock OFF 1 Slow speed 3 Display 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs mode select 2 Kg 5 Demo mode 1 Demo ON select 2 Demo OFF Example To change defrost weight mode from Ibs to kg 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CONTROL SET UP 2 Touch CONTROL SET UP 3 Touch number 4 4 Touch number 2 27 EASY COOK A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking w
28. aluminum will darken 3 To reinstall the filters slide it into the side slot then push up and toward oven center to lock A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not operate oven hood without filters in place CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call Amana at 1 800 843 0304 inside U S A 1 319 622 5511 1 outside U S A Order Charcoal Filter kit MVHRK4 1 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 2 middie screws 2 Tip the grille forward then lift it out 3 Open the door 4 Push the hook and remove old filter 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock 6 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock 41 MAINTENANCE COOKTOPI NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 middle screws
29. anty Amana Appliances will repair or replace including related labor and travel any part f 0 b Amana lowa which proves defective as to workmanship or materials Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase Amana will provide a free part as listed below to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation Second through Fifth Year Amana will repair or replace including related labor a magnetron tube f o b Amana lowa which proves defective as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer What is not covered by these To Receive Warranty Service warranties Service must be performed by an authorized Amana service representative To schedule service contact the Amana dealer where you purchased your appliance or contact Amana Appliances Factory Service Replacement of household fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing Normal product maintenance and cleaning including light bulbs Amana Appliances Factory Service Products with original serial numbers removed 1 800 628 5782 inside USA altered or not readily determined Products purchased for commercial industrial rental For more Information or leased use Amana Appliances Consumer Services Products located outside of the United States
30. casionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time e When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave reduce the liquid salt and strong seasonings of MEAT Cooking Meat General Directions e Prepare the meat for cooking Defrost completely Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering Place the meat fat side down on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering e Tend the meat as it cooks Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking NOTE Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and do not cover more than one third of the meat with foil at any one time e Let the meat stand covered with foil 10 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5 10 F during standing time The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat COOKING Meat Cooking Table POWER MEAT LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Beef Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties 1 11 2 minutes
31. e back plate Parts B Figure 19 15 INSTALLATION STEP 4 PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION A CAUTION wall stud To avoid personal injury or property damage do not ateempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a MEASURE AND TACK TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES 1 Using a plumb line and metal measuring tape find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall as in Figure 22 2 Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall Studs are normally 16 inches apart and then measure and mark the stud locations if you cannot find any wall stud consult a local building contractor 3 Line up the plumb line on the wall with the center line on the mounting plate NOTE Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and the distance from the top of the mounting plate to the range or counter top is at least 30 inches See Figure 4 on page 4 4 Center mounting plate in operating by lining up the plumb line on wall with centerline on mounting plate Make sure the minimum width is 30 inches and that the top of the mounting plate is located a minimum of 30 inches above the cooking surface See Figure 23 NOTE f the cabinets are not plumb adjust the mounting plate to the cabinets If the front edge of the cabinet is lower than the back edge adjust the mounting plate to be level with the cabinet front 5 Measure the bottom of the upper cabinet frame Trim the edge
32. e Natural Moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules e Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking Constant stirring is not necessary FISH amp SHELLFISH Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions e Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking The type of cover you use depends on how you cook Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Baked fish coated fish or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table FISH COOKING TIME e Turn over foods like pork chops baking potatoes roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy e Place delicate areas of foods such as asparagus tips toward the center of the dish e Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the dish e Shield with Small pieces of aluminum foil parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry e Let It Stand After you remove the food from the microwave cove
33. e hand draw circles on the wall at holes A B C and D Four holes must be used for mounting If the holes are not used the installation will not be secure Installer must use these holes for proper installation Use toggle bolts through these holes unless one of them lines up with a stud Use a wood screw for studs NOTE Draw a fifth circle inside area E through one of the bottom holes to match the location of a stud For wall vented The oven requires a rear wall cutout opening for the rear wall duct and the exhaust adaptor must be attached to the mounting plate See the next page on how to prepare the rear wall cutout opening and the exhaust adaptor mounting plate for wall vented 3 Drill holes on the circles If there is a stud drill a 3 16 hole for lag screws If there is no stud drill a 3 4 hole for toggle bolts Make sure to use at least 1 lag screw in a stud and 4 toggle bolts in the drywall or the plaster 4 Attach the plate to the wall To use spring toggle heads bolts Remove the toggle wings from the bolts Insert the bolts into the mounting plate and replace the spring toggle heads to 3 4 past the bolt ends Insert the spring toggle heads into the holes in the wall to mount the bracket You may pull forward on the bracket to help in tightening the toggle bolts Tighten all bolts Minimum 66 From the Floor i A R i Mounting E 7 Plate Center Line 3 16 Hole on Studs 3 4
34. e lock pin and one washer Not Actual size for attaching the damper duct connector One power cord clamp bushing Actual Size for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet Appr i APRA ARREREARPE REED PRR RRRRALR RAIL RP ER AP APRARAD AERP RALAPI PT Ty Four 1 4 x 2 lag screws Actual Size Four 1 4 x 3 toggle bolts Actual Size for wall stud holes for drywall holes om Two 1 4 x 2 or 3 bolts Actual Size f ing to th binet Worse oniag ens EEeSt eae Four spring toggle heads Actual Size for the toggle bolts Two washers Actual Size for the two upper cabinet bolts NOTE You need to install at least 2 lag screws into one 2 x 4 stud and four anchor bolts into the wall The mounting area must meet the 150 Ibs weight requirement 9 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 Clear tape Stud finder or thin nail for taping the templates to the wall ASS l RS Saber saw for cutting vent N holes for roof il venti SSS oles for roof or wall venting i Phillips screwdriver for the screws ES Bie 3 8 and 3 4 wood drill bits 1 2 and 3 10 gt drill bits AE Flat blade screwdriver for the toggle bolts Plumb line Measuring tape metal preferred Duct Tape Caulking gun S D If you have brick or masonry walls you will ne
35. e with rice but not for pasta The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice Pasta Cooking Table TYPE OF PASTA COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Spaghetti Combine hot tap water and salt if desired Use a 4 cups water Add 9 to 10 minutes 2 quart microwavable baking dish and cover with 8 oz spaghetti 71 2 to 81 2 minutes vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for Macaroni macaroni and egg noodles 3 cups water Add 6 to 7 minutes Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until 2 cups macaroni 51 2 to 61 2 minutes water boils Stir in pasta cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender Lasagna noodles Drain in a colander 4 cups water Add 7 to 8 minutes 8 oz lasagna noodles 11 to 121 2 minutes Egg noodles 6 cups water Add 8 to 10 minutes 4 cups noodles 51 2 to 61 2 minutes Rice Cooking Table TYPE OF RICE COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Long grain Combine hot tap water and salt if desired in 2 quart 2 1 4 cups water Add 41 2 to 51 2 minutes microwavable casserole Cover with microwavable lid 1 cup rice 14 minutes or vented plastic wrap Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils Stir in rice and any Brown seasonings 2 1 2 cups water Add 41 2 to 51 2 minutes Cook covered as directed in chart at Power
36. eat and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use Wait until party time to add the spreads Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture e Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time Cooking Sauces Tips and Techniques e Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce e Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour Cooking Soups Tips and Techniques e Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil over especially if you use cream or milk in the soup Generally cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid e Cover foods to retain moisture Uncover foods to retain crispness e Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time Add more time if necessary only after checking the food Not Recommended e Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp e Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe reduce the amount of liquid slightly Stirring oc
37. eat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a Ground beef bulk Ground beef patties Round steak Tenderloin steak Stew beef Pot roast chuck roast Rib roast Rolled rump roast LAMB Cubes for stew Chops 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Sausage links Sausage bulk Loin roast boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil defrost sequence Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than two oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a m
38. ed special hardware and tools The ductwork you need for the installation is not included All wall and roof caps must have a back draft damper 10 INSTALLATION STEP 1 PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury electrical shock or death this oven must be grounded DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG This appliance MUST be grounded 1 Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven as shown in Figure 4 Upper NOTE The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the microwave Spe oven 120V 60Hz AC only with a 15 or 20A fused electrical supply IMPORTANT If you do not have the proper wall outlet you MUST have one installed by a qualified electrician 2 You will cut the power supply cord hole shown in Figure 4 later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet in Step 4 Grounded Outlet Inside Cabinet Power Supply Cord Hol NOTE Do not use an extension cord a al ce a Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it Figure 4 11 INSTALLATION STEP 2 PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury property damage or fire this microwave 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 ve
39. ehold use only cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks B DO NOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces C DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces D Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING A WARNING To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity a DO NOT overcook food Carefully attend oven Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be when paper plastic or other combustible materials overheated beyond the boiling point without are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags is removed from the microwave oven is not always before placing bag in oven present THIS COULD
40. f venting You need to adjust the blower if you want wall venting or room vented recirculating installation DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock Remove two screws that attach mounting plate to microwave oven cabinet See Figure 10 Remove mounting plate and set aside Replace the screws ROOF VENTED INSTALLATION 1 Insert one side of exhaust adaptor and attach with the one tapping screw on the other side of exhaust adaptor to the blower plate See Figure 11 Go to STEP 4 on page 12 WALL VENTED INSTALLATION 1 Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower plate screws Remove the blower plate from cabinet See Figure 12 2 Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven 3 Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts parts B from Back plate Discard knockouts Be careful not to distort the plate See Figure 13 4 Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet See Figure 14 When you insert blower unit blower wire must be like figure 14 5 Place blower unit back into cabinet Check that the exhaust ports face towards the rear of the cabinet See Figure 15 6 Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so the exhaust ports and blower plate opening are aligned Attach with one blower unit mounting screw and then two blower plate mounting screws See Figure 16 back Plate
41. fore cooking If food is overcooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount power level time size of dish were followed If arcing sparks occur be sure microwavable dishes were used be sure wire twist ties weren t used be sure oven wasn t operated when empty make sure metal rack if used is properly installed on 4 supports If the Display shows a time counting check that door is firmly closed down but the oven is not cooking check that timer wasn t started instead of a cooking function Vent fan starts automatically If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven 44 TROUBLE SHOOTING A WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death do not remove outer case at any time Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Can use a rack in my microwave Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven Use of oven so that may reheat or cook in any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing two levels at a time and may damage your oven Can use either metal or aluminum Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pans in my microwave oven pieces Never allow metal to touch walls or door Sometimes the door of my micr
42. from oven to install Back of oven Figure 1 A WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury electrical shock or death Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven e Microwave must have a dedicated 120V 60 Hz AC 15 or 20A fused electrical supply located in the cabinet above the microwave as close as possible to the microwave A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage you will need two people to install this microwave oven INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury install microwave oven only as instructed A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury place a piece of the carton or other heavy material such as a blanket over the countertop or cooktop to protect it DO NOT use a plastic cover MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT Mount the oven against a flat vertical wall so it is supported by the wall The wall should be constructed of minimum 2 x 4 wood studding and 3 8 thick drywall or plaster lath ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical 2 x 4 wall stud DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 Ibs
43. icrowavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack 34 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART continued Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole Cut up CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast Fish setting FOOD POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY SETTING Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil AT BEEP Place chicken breast side up on a microwavabie roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by
44. ithout the need to touch START Example To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes Touch EASY COOK 2 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down EASY L_ cook J NOTE It will add 1 minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds PROGRAM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly Example To memorize for 2 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR P TT 2 Touch PROGRAM PROGRAM 3 Enter the cook time 4 Touch START OPERATION COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking such as roasts baked goods or custards Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to HIGH Example To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Example To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70 p power level 2 Enter the cook time 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 3 Touch START When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display 2 Enter the cook time 3 Touch POWER LEVEL 4 Enter the power level 5 Touch START When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display 28 OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking Below a
45. net template NOTE if the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed 3 4 or more you will need 2 x2 filler blocks not included to provide additional support for the bolts See Figure 24 Mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3 8 diameter hole at the marks Align filler blocks over the two openings in the top of the microwave oven cabinet and attach to cabinet with masking tape See Figure 25 filler block cabinet bottom shelf Power supply cord hole on the upper cabinet template If the upper cabinet is metal you will need to cover the edge of the hole with the power supply cord bushing supplied to prevent damage to the cord from the rough metal edge Roof Vented cut out the shaded area marked L on the upper cabinet template Wall Vented go to STEP 5 INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE located on page 19 Figure 24 caulking compound to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the wall cap or roof cap Figure 25 17 INSTALLATION STEP 5 INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD 1 Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 wide space Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall Place the mounting plate on the wall making sure that the tabs are against the bottom of the cabinet Line up the notch and center line on the mounting plate to the center line on the wall 2 While holding the mounting plate with on
46. nt your oven in one of three ways However do NOT vent into a wall cavity an attic or an unused area Roof venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof as in Figures 6 31 4 x 10 duct and Figure 8 6 round duct Wall venting If your oven is located on an outside wall of your house as in Figure 5 31 4 x 10 duct and Figure 8 6 round duct Room venting If your oven is located on an inside wall of your house as in Figure 7 NOTE If you choose the rear exhaust method roof or wall venting be sure there is enough clearance within the wall for the exhaust duct Wall Venting Roof Venting roof cap cabinet cabinet 3 1 4 x10 no o cap duct 3 1 4 x10 through the wall s duct through the roof Wall venting Roof venting 3 Figure 5 Figure 6 DO NOT exhaust air into a wall ceiling or a concealed space of a building Room Venting DO NOT install 2 elbow fittings next to each other This creates unusual air patterns and roof cap can result in poor ventilation capin amas ALWAYS vent outside Do not vent into an round duct attic or crawlspace elbow Seal all joints in venting system with duct F 3 1 4 to round tape to avoid smoke or odor in home duct transition f DO NOT use laundry wall caps diver irae Figure 7 Figure 8 12 INSTALLATION STEP 2 PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE If the existing duct is round you must use a rectangular to round adapte
47. or Amana Appliances Canada 2800 220th Trail Premium service charges if the servicer is requested Amana lowa 52204 to perform service in addition to normal service or 1 800 843 0304 inside USA outside normal service hours or area 319 622 5511 worldwide Adjustments after the first year e Repairs resulting from the following When contacting Amana Appliances please Improper installation exhaust system or include the following information maintenance Your name address and telephone number Any modification alteration or adjustment not Model number and serial number of your appliance authorized by Amana The name and address of your dealer and the date of Accident misuse abuse fire flood or acts of nature purchase Connections to improper electrical current voltage A clear description of the problem supply or gas supply Proof of purchase sales receipt Use of improper pans containers or accessories that cause damage to the product IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have others which vary from state to state For example some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you Amana Appliances Online http Mwww amana com Part No 12401535 2001 Amana Appliances Printed in Korea Amana lowa 52204
48. owave This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven appears wavy Is this normal oven What are the humming noises that You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube hear when my microwave oven is cycles on and off operating Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Use hot microwave food in it thought that pads to remove food after cooking Dish may not be microwave this should not happen safe What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose Can pop popcorn in my microwave Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s oven guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad How do get the best results Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not try to repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven exhaust vent has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent 45 AMANA WARRANTY Full ONE Year Warr
49. r with a rectangular 3 extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper s sticking DUCT LENGTH The total length of the duct system including straight duct elbows transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet For best performance do not use more than three 90 degree elbows and keep length as short as possible Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet 3 1 4 x10 3 1 4 x10 roof 3 1 4 x10 90 to 6 5ft cap 24ift elbow 25ft 3 1 4 x10 3 1 4 x10 wall cap 45 elbow flat elbow 40ft 5ft 10ft Figure 9 To calculate the equivalent length of each ductpiece used see the examples below Examples For 3 1 4 x10 SYSTEMS For 6 ROUND SYSTEMS 90 elbows feu Gf 7 Wall cap 3 1 4 x10 Ja 6ft gt wallcap 90 elbow TE oft transition t 1 transition 2 90 elbows 1 Wall Cap 8 feet straight TOTAL LENGTH 1 3 1 4 x 10 90 elbow 1 Wall Cap 8 feet straight duct TOTAL LENGTH 13 INSTALLATION STEP 3 PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER A CAUTION or throwing circuit breaker To avoid risk of property damage unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury wear protective gloves when handling mounting plate Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roo
50. r food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out Always set the shortest cooking time Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm e The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish DIRECTIONS Fish fillets 31 2 41 2 minutes Fish steaks 41 2 51 2 minutes Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11 2 quart microwavable baking dish Brush with melted butter and season if desired Cook covered with vented plastic wrap Let stand covered Whole fish 4172 6 minutes Scallops 2 minutes If you are cooking more than 1 Ib of fish turn the fish halfway through cooking HI 31 2 5 minut H e5 minutes Arrange in a single layer Prepare as directed above except stir instead of turning the shellfish COOKING APPETIZERS SAUCES SOUPS Cooking Appetizers Tips and Techniques Recommended e Crisp crackers such as melba toast shredded wh
51. re listed all the power levels examples of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of microwave power you are using POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 40 Boil water HIGH Cook ground beef Make candy Cook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper All reheating Cook scrambled eggs Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cup cakes Cook pasta Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience foods Thawing meat poultry and seafood Cooking small quantities of food Finish cooking casserole stew and some sauces Soften butter and cream cheese Heating small amounts of food 1 10 Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough 29 OPERATION POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop 1 75 3 0 and 3 5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart Bag Size ounces Touch NUMBER Example To pop a 3 0 oz bag 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch POPCORN POPCORN 3 Touch number 2 When the cook time
52. rranty expires Questions on cooking cleaning or usage Refer to Product Assistance at WWW amana com or call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 843 0304 What You Need to Know Asure Extended Service Plan Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new microwave Asure Extended Service Plan covering functional parts labor and travel charges is specially designed to supplement a strong warranty Call 1 800 528 2682 for information Parts and Accessories Purchase replacement part and additional accessories by phone To order accessories for your Amana product call 1 800 843 0304 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Save Time and Money If something seems unusual please check Troubleshooting section which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service If you have a question call us at 800 843 0304 or write us at Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana lowa 52204 Remember to include model number of your appliance and your phone number Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all or death A DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense A WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which C
53. s A B and C on the upper cabinet template so that the template will fit on the bottom of the upper cabinet If upper cabinet has a recessed frame trim template so that it fits inside the recessed area Align the centerline of the upper cabinet template with the centerline of the mounting plate then securely tape or tack the upper cabinet template in place See Figure 23 16 Jen Figure 22 looo oooolooo o Figure 23 INSTALLATION STEP 4 PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION A WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury electrical shock or death Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven A WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury electrical shock or death cover the edge of the power supply cord hole with the power supply cord bushing d Cut or drill a 2 diameter hole at the area marked M cabinet front Cut out the venting areas with the saber saw Complete whichever venting system you have chosen Use Find the points on the mounting plate labeled A B C and D Drill a 3 16 diameter hole at any points that are over a wall stud Drill a 3 4 diameter hole at any points over drywall Drill a 3 8 hole at points J K and N on the upper cabi
54. s and END will display PIZZA PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza A slice is based on a 5 once Example To reheat 1 slice Pizza 1 Touch STOP CLEAR f STOP te R IEE 2 Touch PIZZA PIZZA aR a 3 Touch number 1 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display OPERATION AUTO COOK AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking Example To Auto Cook 2 cups of Rice 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 4 Enter quantity servings Category eps ol AUTO 2 Touch AUTO COOK Fresh ae COOK vegetable p 3 Choose food category prozen 1 4 cups vegetable Category Touch p d Rice 2 cups number Fresh Casserole 1 4 cups 1 vegetable Frozen 2 When the cook time is over vegetable you will hear four beeps and END Rice 3 will display Casserole 4 COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK CATEGORY QUANTITY DIRECTIONS 1 cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Add amount of Vegetables and water according to the quantity Cover with vented plastic 2 tbsp water wrap 2 cups Let stand 5 minutes Vegetables and FRESH 1 4 cup of water VEGETABLE 3 cups Vegetables and 1 3 cup of water 4 cups Vegetables and 1 2 cup of water 1 cup Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with FROZEN 2 cups vented plastic wrap VEGETABLE 3 cups Let stand 5 minutes 4 cups 1 cup
55. umber key pad 4 Touch START When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and END will display OPERATION VENT HI LOW OFF The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking Touch VENT once for High fan speed twice for Low fan speed or a three times to turn the fan off VENT HI LOW OFF NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs you can not turn the fan off manually LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch LIGHT once for bright light twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off LIGHT HI LOW OFF CHILD LOCK You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children Example To set the child lock 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch and hold START more than 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps 1 Touch and hold START more than 4 seconds LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps At this time the oven is ready 26 HOLD WARM You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example To use the hold warm 1 Touch STOP CLEAR a 2 Touch HOLD
56. wel Do not cover OPERATION AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef 1 Touch STOP CLEAR r AUTO an 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST DEFROST 3 Choose food category Category Touch pag Meat 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3 Enter the weight 5 Touch START 6 After 1 3 of the defrost time is over The display will prompt you to turn over food Open door turn over food and shield any warm portions Close the door and restart 8 After 2 3 of the defrost time is over the display will prompt you to turn over food Repeat steps 6 and 7 When the defrost time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display NOTE If you do not open the door the display will resume the countdown Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound 33 However in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT NUMBER AFTER DEC
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